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

NeWberry People VIII LIKELY Ate'
tend The Event.
The Choral Festival which is 70
be held In Greenwood on the 18th and
10Th Of April is exciting no little in.
tercst locally. 1t is thought that a
large crowd will go 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 going to Greenwood in
April may do so at little inconven-
iencc,. inasmuch as practically all Of
the three performance may be taken
in, allowing the busy men to return
home easily in: time for opening bust
ness. g..
From all that can be learned, the
Choral Festival in Greenwood will
be great event For this section, and
the people of that little city have at
a great expense to themselves, sccur-
cd some well 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
hight, Thursday afternoon, and
Thursday night, will be we'll attended.
People all over this section are con-
templating attending. And it iswcll,
too, for not often does the opportun-
ity present itself for lovers of 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 fact, in it.
self, which will prove great drawing
card. Then, in 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. 1t costs no
little outlay of money to induce Il
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. G. Hodges, to whom
all letters should be addressed In
order to secure the choicest seats in
the house q 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. Il.
Greenwood conSratulates herself
upon securing of tho most renwoned
artists in the country. Among tho
number are Ccnevieve Clark Wilson,
soprano, Harriet Frahm, contralto, II.
Aug. Smith, tenor, and Gustaf FIol-
quist, bass. With the grand chorus
Of las voices, these will present such
an array Of musical talent as has
mover before boon seen in this section.
All OF them will come to Greenwood
in April with reputation we'll 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 it's intention Of COM
ing. S. G. Hodges, Of Greenwood,
who is in charge of the tickets, and
can furnish any information, states
that the scat sale has been more than
gratifying, and that tho only way to
secure the best locations in the audi
torium is to write for them now.