The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-01-03
THEGRAND THEATRE
THE TENDERFOOT A SPLENDID
ATTRACTION -GREETED BY
LARGE AND WELL PLEASED
AUDIENCE.
Formal Opening Of Henderson's
Magnificent New Opera House
MIR. A. {. ZoIlicoffer Embraces
the Occasion to Pay Merited
Tribute to Manager B. S. Aronson

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a memorable date in Henderson.
marking as it did the opening OF The
Grand Theatre
For months the people of the town
had been looking forward TO this
event with deep interest, and they
were not disappointed in their high
expectations. The finished building
and the opening play were equally a
complete success.
mr. building reflects great credit
upon the zeal and enterprise OF Man
Hger ArOnson, as Well as those who
have backed him in the enterprise
1t is a distinct addition to the town
and splendidly supplies a long felt
want. Whatever may be the future
growth OF Henderson, the GRAND will
he an ornament to the town and
meet all demands of it's kind for many
years to come. There is probably no
other town of it's size in the State
that can boast of an opera house as
handsome. commOdiOus and alto
ret her well equipped, in stage and
floor space, convenience, safety and
general np-to-date fittings.
The opening attraction, "The Ten
derfoot,' was in keeping with the
building and the occasion. 1t was
doubtless The most ambitious VEN
ture in the way of theatrical per-
tormanre ever attempted in the town.
The play has been very successfully
presented in all the cities, and is one
of the best of it's kind 1t is clever
and clean. and is carrying an able
company. On the evening of it's ap-
pearance in Henderson, it was greeted
by Il crowded house; besides the town
people there being a number present
from adjacent places. And every
body was pleased and satisfied with
everything.
1t was, in short, an entire success,
and Manager Aronson will doubtless
be encouraged to bring other attrac-
tons to town of the same order of
merit.
A very happy feature of the even
lng's entertainment were the words
of appreciation spoken by one Of our
most esteemed citizens, Hon. A. C.
Zollicoffer. Just before the curtain
rose for the last act, Mr.. ZollicOffer
asked permission to say Il few words,
expressive of the sentiment of the
Henderson people. 1t was d graceful
act, in excellent keeping with the oc-
casion, and struck Il sympathetic
chord in the minds of the audience.
Mr.. Zollicoffer spoke in substance
as follows:
While we wait the change OF scenery
for the next act of this splendid entertain
ment, | crave your indulgence and pa
thence for a few moments, that [ may
speak word in order that due credit
may be given to whom much credit is
justly due.
Some six or eight months ago Mr. B. S.
AronsOn, enc of our enterprisng and
public spirited citizens, conceived the
idea OF building and equipping modern
up to-date opera house in Henderson,
something that would reflect credit, and
keep pace with. and meet the necessities
of our fast growing city.
To this end he had prepared the plans
and specifications, presented the same to
our citizens, and appealed to them to
aid him in this undertaking by taking
stock in corporation to be chartered
and organized, and known as the Hen
derson Amusement Company" No one
was permitted to take any large amount
of the stock, the idea being to distribute
it amongst all our people, that all might
become personally interested.
. As is always the case with Henderson
progressive people, they responded liber
ally to his appeal. Many feared at the
time, and even prophesied, that he would
never be able to carry out his plans. Moth
ing daunted, however, he continued to
press toward and onward with his work,
and the result best speaks for itself.
Standing here, as a monument to his I'M
firing energy and industry, is this mag
nificent structure-complete i'll every de-
tail, and one of the most modern up.tO-
date opera houses in the State of North
Carolina, and being. as | am informed,
the only ground floor theatre building
(save one) in the State, easy of entrance
aud easy and safe of exit, comfortably
heated, brilliantly lighted, elegant stage
settings and appointments, and beauti-
full secenery-a building and equipment
that any city might very justly feel proud
of. In carrying out his plans he, OF
course, has had the aid, assistance and
hearty cooperation of his associates and
officers OF the company, the president.
secretary and treasurer directors and
building committee.
We are very proud OF this enterprise,
and it gives me the greatest pleasure, for
myself, and in behalf of the citizens of the
town, here before this spendid audience,
composed as it is not only of own people,
but also of many OF our neighbors, friends
and sweet hearts from adjoining towns
and cities, who have graced this occa-
sion and honored us with their presence,
to publicly thank Mr. Aronson, and his
associates for the great work they have
done. They have not only given us the
best opera house in the State, but Barney
Aronson, true to his promise, has opened
it to the public by securing for the first
performance here tonight this spendid
troupe-one of the brightest, best and
cleaaest shows which ever appeared in
the State.
At the conclusion of Mr.Zollicoffer' s
remarks there was calls for Mr.. Aron-
son, but his modesty kept him in the
background and the final act of one
the finest and most delightful
theatrical events ever witnessed in
Henderson was proceeded with.
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