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

| hand - Insure Ike success OF the un-
dcrtakin2: the @ac:,:e of the various
attractions T. D: offered was decided
upon anH IL" programme IS now be-
inc arranged. NJ. Albert Orth was
Dat at IKE head >: ne commitl"c on
publicity. ~;,ccev,l:n= Mr.. George IIoyt
Smith, and the advertising Of the ev-
cNt will b., pushed: vigorously through
our the S;a7a.
The gentlemen upon whom rests the
burden Of making Gala Week sue
cess are very much gratified at the
progress they have made in the work,
and they are greatly encouraged at
the outlook. 1t is proposed to make
the attractions in every particular all
that the most exacting may expect,
and to give to the city's visitors
week, every hour Of which will be en-
joyable.
Encouraging reports were made by
the chairman Of all the committees.
Mr.. H. r. Jackson. Of the committee
on railroads, announced that the rail
roads will grant 1 fare of one fare
plus 25 cents for The round trip from
all points in South Carolina, and
from Savannah. Augusta and Char
lotte. Mr.. Livingston. who is at the
head Of the committee on amuse-
ments, reported that his committee is
making rapid progress IN its work.
They have had conferences with sew
eral large carnival companies and will
be able 10 announce the programme
for the week very shortly.
Several new features will be intro
duced in the way of entertainment
this year. Among these will probably
be an automobile and float parade,
for which arrangements are now un-
der way and which promises to be
particularly interesting. Capt. Lam
neau reported that everything is in
fine shap for the naval and military
features. Commodore Dyer has as
sured the committees that every cour-
tesy 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 that he will
be glad 10 aid them in every way pos
sible, and it 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
portant feature and visitors from tlG
interior will doubtless find these
aquatic contests especially interest
inc. Both row boats and naphtha
launches are to participate in the rae
ing.
The committee, of course, antici-
pates getting up a carnival parade,
firemen's parade and hose reel con-
test, free acts Of a spectacular char
acter in the afternoon and evening
on Marion Square, grand street car
nival on King street, first-class musi-
cal concerts on the streets and grand
illumination of the city.
Of the greatest Importance as tend
ing to make it absolutely certain that
the week will be a success is the fact
that the ShrinerS will be here. Mr..
Henry O. Strohecker, illustrious pot
entate of Omar Temple, Order Of the
Mystic Shrine, reported that the out
look for a very large attendance OF
Mobiles is already assured. Potentate
Strohecker and Recorder Diven have
sent ont general call for a ceremon-
ial session in Charleston during Gala
Week in which they promise the No.
bles "all sorts of a good time,' and
Mr.. Strohecker stated that the re-
sponses are highly encouraging both
for attendance and "meat.' the lat
ter "well fatted and juicy" One
day of Gala Week will be given over
to the Shriners and the host Of friends
whom they are expected to bring with
them.
AmonS the amusement features not
already enumerated, and which will
appeal strongly to many persons, will
probably be foot ball game. Mr.
Livingstone. of the committee on
amusements, has received PROPOSE
ton from the Charleston Athletic AS
sociation for a game with a club
from Savannah or with some other
club. The Citadel and Mercer Uni
versity have also submitted PROPOSE