The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
GREENWOOD's FESTIVAL.
Preparations On in Earnest-Many
Newbarry People Will Likely At
tend The Event.

CeQQ IQe GVeUS.
The Choral Festival which is to
be held in Greenwood on the 18th and
10Th of April is exciting no little in
terest locally. 1t is thought that a
large crowd will 60 from here to take
advantage. Of the great opportunity
offered to hear some great singing
by some equally great artists. The
railroads will grant low rates, and the
schedules. are so arranged that those
who intend eoin" to Greenwood IN
April may do so at little inconven-
ience.. iuasmuch as practically all Of
the three performance may be taken
in. allowing the busy men to return
home easily in. time for opening busi-
ness.
From all that can be learned, the
Choral Festival in Greenwood will
be a great event For this section, and
the people Of that little city have at
great expense to themselves, sceur-
ed some we'll known artists to sing
there. They are busily engaged
making all preparations for the great
event. and the. three concerts which
will be given as follows: Wednesday
night. Thursday afternoon, and
Thursday night. will be we'll attended.
People all over this section are con-
templating attending. And it isTell,
too. for not often does the opportun-
itv present itself for lovers ct music
and by great artists too to hear and
attend an event Of such magnitude.
The chorus which will sing will be
composed of one hundred and forty
five we'll trained voices a fact, III IT.
self, which will prove great drawing
card. Then, in a great measure ad-
ding luster to the musical event, are
the renowned singers from the West
who have, at great price, been secur-
ed to sing at Greenwood. It costs no
little outlay Of money to induce
singer of national and worldwide rep
utation to sing, and the people of
Greenwood realize this fact.
The seat sale was opened last week
in the store Of S. C. Hodges, to whom
all letters should be addressed. In
order to secure the choicest seats IN
the house a great number have al
ready been sold, but those in charge
are urging the people to secure seats
at once, so that those who attend will
get the best places. The prices Of ad-
mission are only seventy five cents
for each performance, while the sea-
son ticket emitting the holder to the
three performances are only two
dollars. This is regarded very moder-
ate for the high class Of singing to
be had
Greenwood concratuiates herself
uptn securing OF the most renwoned
artists in the country. Among the
number are CenevieEe Clark Wilson,
Soprano. Harriet Frahm. contralto. Il.
Aug. Smith, tenor, and Gustaf Hol-
cuist. bass. With the grand chorus
Of 145 voices, these will present such
an array of musical talent as has
never before been seen in this section.
All Of them will come to Greenwood
in April with a reputation well earn
ed, with voices, we'll known and appre-
ciated and on Wednesday night, the
18th which is Artists Night will de-
light a large audience which has al
ready signified its intention Of COM
inc. S. C. Hodges, of Greenwood,
who is in charge of the tickets, and
can furnish any information, states
that the seat sale has been more than
gratifying, and that the only way to
secure the best locations IN the audi
torium is to write for them now.