. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. home of Italian and French opera and on its stage have been presented the bestof Spanish and Mexican dramatic productions. The Folies Bergeres is a new theatre lately opened, and is one of the bestin Mexico. The Arbeu is one of the popular playhouses. The New National Theatre isthe work of the noted Italian architect Adamo Boari, and in beauty and designwill equal any playhouse in the world. It is of a modern steel construction andthe first national theatre absolutely fireproof. The site is one of great historicalvalue a
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. home of Italian and French opera and on its stage have been presented the bestof Spanish and Mexican dramatic productions. The Folies Bergeres is a new theatre lately opened, and is one of the bestin Mexico. The Arbeu is one of the popular playhouses. The New National Theatre isthe work of the noted Italian architect Adamo Boari, and in beauty and designwill equal any playhouse in the world. It is of a modern steel construction andthe first national theatre absolutely fireproof. The site is one of great historicalvalue as it was on this spot that Cortes retreated on the Noche Triste. It covers THE FEDERAL DISTRICT 171 a square on Avenida Juarez and is built next to the Alameda and made to har-monize with it. The front is magnificent with statues, flowers and each side terraces lead up to the entrances. The theatre is surroundedby lawns and gardens to be kept always green and beautiful. On each sideof the theatre is a carriage entrance. The balconies are supported by great. SAN FRANCISCO STREET. marble pillars and columns representing the lyric muse. The interior decorationsare exquisite and harmonious in effect. Italian marble and Mexican onyx areseen everywhere. The Frontons located in many parts of the city are devoted to the favor-ite Mexican ball game. This sport is ancient in Mexico, it was a favoritepastime of the Aztecs; it was almost a religious custom as the places devotedto the games were consecrated by the priests and the victors were held in veryhigh regard. 172 MEXICO
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