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W* J ***» UU nV,'*» «v VA^IVIJO VUV.i !» V*miration for all the beauty he has called in o being as with a magician's wand, they passed onward to let their esthetic senses run riot in still greater and more dazzling loveliness within.The exterior of the theater alone was a scene of loveliness, such as Boston has never been privileged to see before outside of a transformation scene in a spectacular play, although, of course, the beauties of the theater are not to be cornua rod to scenic decorations in substantial qualities, for everything about the architecture anddecoration of the house is of the most costly description.But the rich, warm, mellow tones, the blending of white,Pj. , GqI*I« silver, Pinkand pale blue are so exquisitely accomplished as to form a series of pictures upon which the eye loves to linger, and can scarcely be taken away from.A great throng stood upon the sidewalks and in the street all the evening, and alter-■ nately gave expression to their admiration in enthusiastic exclamations of delight, or stood in open-mouthed and silent wonder at what appeared to be an improvement upon anything ever described InAlladln’s lamp.hThe one thought inspired by a view of the front lobby from Washington st was that of a glimpse into an opening rosebud.■ The rich, delicate pink tone of the walls, upon which scores of Incandescent lamps shed their rays through globes like husre glittering opals, was wonderfully striking, unique and enchanting.Delicate paintiugs of cherubs, with glimpses of pale blue sky and great French plate mirrors. 15 feet high, add to the bril-■ lianjy of the scene..lust over the main entrance, which is■ surrounded by a mass of elaborate andsymmetrical scroll work and carving ofvarious designs, illuminated by artisticcolored glass windows, u* large-wingedmythological monsters, holding in theirmouths long chains from which are suspendedBrilliantly eiowlnv Lighti.Inside tho theater the brilliant and distinguished throng scattered about at will, occupying the seats within the auditorium and boxes, which gave tho place the ai*-pearance of what one reads of a grand opera night in the great cities of Europe.They stepped noiselessly about on rich, delicate hued carpets, sat in luxurious chairs and watched the playing of rainbow colors* upon a magical fountain of real water upon the stage, and gave utteranceto enthusiastic exclamations of admiration at the sight of the wonderful electric chandelier upon the ceiling.This chandelier is unlike anything ever before seen in Boston, sud from the comments of those who saw it last night it issafe to predict that it is destined to be the prime feature of the most beautiful and 11 costly theater in America.I It is composed of a beautiful glittering silver scroll of perfect design, which ex tends almost entirely across the ceiling and is thickly studded with electric burners,that give an effect perfectly indescribablein their dazzling beauty.Denman Thompson, who was one of the■ guests, said tlt; Mr K^ith: “No man will ever match this house unless he steals it.”land during the evening many people, who have traveled extensively in Europe, told the enterprising manager that they had | i I never seen anything toI Compare With It.To be sure the Paris grand opera house cost more money and was larger and possessed more grandeur, but the type of architecture and decoration were so different as to place it outside the pale of legitimate comparison with Mr Keith's house.As Henry Irving, when he inspected the theater a few weeks ago. said substantially I the same thing, Mr Keith feels fully justified in his claim that his tt00.000 palace is unmatched as a playhouse anywhere on the face of the earth.The boy ushers, who had nothing to do but look magnificent, were arrayed in emerald green livery suits of the fashion of 100 years ago, with knee breeches, red vesta and lace shirt fronts and cuffs, and a plentiful supply of gold braid and buttons.Mr Keith has good reason for feeling proud of the gathering that showed its interest in the launching of his latest venture, for not only was the cream of Boston’s social and professional circles present, but large delegations of newspaper men and others came all the way from distant citiesTo Do Him Honor.New York city wu represented by Ool John A. Cockertll, editor of the Commercial Advertiser; Mr Ashley W. Cole, vice president New York Press club; Mr C. W. Peirce, editor New York Electrical Kerlew; Mr Marshall p. Wilder, Mr Charles E. Hamlin, dramatic editor New York Advertiser; Mr W. M. Dunlevy, New York Journal; \V. f. Gilchrist, city editor New York Telegram;Mr J. G. Webster, New York Recorder; Mr C. W.Boyd, dramatic elt;UUr Mercury; Mr C. E. Kenny,New York 8unj Mr J. Austin Fynes, manager B. F. Keith's Union so theater. NY: Mr Edwtn Atw.itiI11IIContinued on tho fourth Pue,
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Boston Sunday Globe
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Sun, Mar 25, 1894
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