The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-16

ICY, u lHe committee on flnanco, re-
ported that sufficient funds were at
hand to insure the success Of the I'M
dertaking: the nature Of the various
attractions to be offered was decided
upon and the programme is now be-
ing arranged. Mr.. Albert Orth was
put at The head Of the committee on
publicity. succeeding Mr.. George Hovt
Smith. and the advertising of the cv-
cnt will be pushed vigorously through
out the State.
The gentlemen upon whom rests the
burden Of making Gala Week sue
cess are very much gratfied at the
progress they have made in the work,
ana they are greatly encouraged at
the outlook. 1t is proposed to make
the attractions in every particular all
tn t the most exactimg may expect,
to give to the city's visitors IA
'cck, every hour of which will be ell
joyablc.
Encouraging reports were made by
the chairman Of all the committees.
Mr.. II. Il. Jackson. Of the committee
on railroads., announced that the rail
roads will grant Il fare of one fare
plus p cents for the round trip from
all points in South Carolina, and
from Savannah. Au9uSla and Char
lottc. Mr.. Livingstone. who is at the
head Of the committee on amusc-
mcnts, reported that his committee is
making rapid progress in its work.
They have had conferences with scv-
cral large carnival companies and will
be able 10 announce the programme
for the week very shortly.
Several new features will be intro
duccd in the way of entertainment
this year. ANON" these will probably
be an automobile and float parade,
Tor which arrangements arc now I'M
der way and which promises to be
particularly interesting. Capt. Ian
n"au reported that everything is in
| fine Shap FOR the naval and military
features. Commodore Dyer has as
Surrd the committees that every cour-
tcsv will be shown To visitors to the
Navy Yard and the marines will be
allowed To take part in the parade.
Capt. Osborne, of the Texas, has also
assured the committees thai he will
tie glad 10 aid them in every way pos
Slblc, and ii is hoped that the men
of the Texas will also be able to take
part in the parade.
Boat racing is to be made an i'm
portam feature and visitors from tly
interior will doubtless find these
aquatic contests especially interest,"
ING. Both row boats and naphtha
launches ar" to participate in the rae
ing.
The committee. of course, antici-
pates getting up carnival parade,
flrcmcn 5 parade and hose reel con-
test, free acts of Il spectacular char
artcr in the afternoon and evening
on Marion Square, grand street car
nlval on King street, firSt-class musi-
cal concerts on the streets and grand
illumination of the city.
or the greatest Importance as tend
ing to make it absolutely certain that
the week will be a success is the fact
that the ShrincrS will be here. Mr..
Henry o. Strohccker. ilu$trious pot
cntatc of Omar Temple. Order of the
Mystic Shrine. reported that the out
look for Il very large attendance of
Mobiles is already assured. Potentatc
Stroheckcr and Recorder Divcn have
sent out general call for ccrcmon-
lal session in Charleston during Gala
Week in which they promise the No
blcS call sorts Of a good timc,' and
MIR. Strohccker stated that the re-
SponScs are highly encouraging both
Tor attendance and "mcAt.' the lat
ter "wcll fattcd and iuirv.' One
day Of Gala Week will be given over
10 the Silrincrs and the host of friends
whom they are expected to bring with
them.
| Among the amusement features not
already enumerated, and which will
appeal strongly 10 many persons. will
nr"bably be Il foot ball game. Mr.
bivingstotnc. of the committee on
amnScmcntS. has received a PROPOSE
tion from the Charleston Athletic As
Sociation for q game with club
from Savannah or with some other
club. The Citadel and Mercer Uni
vrrSity have also submitted PROPOSE e.