Mr Fechter is trying some very novel experiments in the construction of his new theatre in New York.. The stage will stretch^ forward into the centre of the ; house, its back being in the shape of a ":'-. quarter-dome with the, cavity turned towards the audience. This will be painted resemble sky, and, by an ingenious -desicej- cloud, shadows -■- will be. made to '■- ipass across it when the. scene is laid in the orchestra /will\be filled with flowers; and a;r.str«_am, -of running h?*ivatier^^Cband playing;; under; the stage, f invisible too, hut plainly heard by the : y audience, V'-V-U.':-,; y : . .y ■-.- -"■'.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 144, 17 June 1873, Page 2
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