The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-04-12
BRILLIANT OPENING.
Of Willowbrook Park-Puts Eastside
to Shame-Park Enlarged
Beautiful Fountain.
Mrs. Ethel Thomas


last Thursday night was decided
success, as everything is, that has
Mr.. Zaok Wright or J. Marion Davis
to push.
The Newberry mill stopped Thurs
day afternoon at 4 80 for the rest Of
the week. It was necessary to do
some work in the boiler room, and
for the pleasure and benefit of the
employees the company made it con-
venient to stop for the Baraca- Phila-
thea convention.
The park has recently been enlarg-
ed and now extends to Drayton street.
Another line Of brilliant electric
Lights has been added, and runs the
full length Of the grove up to Jones
store.
The new rustic bridge, even from
a distance, excites the admiration Of
all, and when on closer inspection
it is found to be furnished with cozy
hooks and comfortable seats, over
looking lmpid crystal streams Of
sparkling ripping waters, and
SCENERY beautiful as an artists
dream, many are the ezclamations of
delight. It is worth going a long
distance to take a look at this love-
ly spot, which is sure to become as
sociated with romance and poetry.
It is here can be heard 71clama-
tons like these:
"Haven't We got the very best mill
president in the South?" "In the
whole world you mean.!'' "Any one
who doesn't appreciate this won't
eniov heaven" Il wish it we're pos
sible for Mr.. Wright to know how he
stands in our esstimation-how all
West End loves and respects him.
Eyes, and not only this park and
these big things-he does 50 many
little kindnesses for US, gives US
flowers for our yards; something to
read, often treats the children, never
fails to give US a cheerful smile and
pleasant word, and even the machla-
cry seems to run more smoothly after
he passes through the mill, bestoW-
ing smiles right and left on young
and old alike.''
"Oh, he's great!'' "a large book
could be filed with the enthusiastic
praises of West End people for their
president. He is building for HIM
self a monument far beyond the
price of marble or granite.
The skating rink has also been en-
larged and Master Harry Hardeman
led in the skating Thursday evening.
Others soon followed and at 8 o'clock
there were many merry young peo-
pie on the floor, floating gracefully
around, keeping time to the inspiring
music, which was furnished by our
own West End cornet band, which
is second to none.
This band now has "grand
stand" just outside the pavilion, and
not inside as last season.
This is another great Improvement,
giving the skaters more room.
A pretty fountain, the present of
Mr.. Ray, has arrived and has already
been placed, adding more beauty to
this already beautiful spot.
Thursday night had been eagerly
looked forward to, and in spite of the
rather cool weather a large crowd
gathered, and the pretty lights with
their steady CLEANS of gold, red,
white and blue, the lovely flowers,
green grass, weeping willows and
pretty groves with the laughter Of
happy children, arch smiles Of coquet-
tish maidens beautifully dressed,
handsome, gallant gentlemen, and
many old people with snowy hair,
made lovely picture.
The ladies Of the O 'Neall Methodist
church sold cream at the opening and
realized a neat sum.
This was the beginning Of what
will be a most delightful season at
Willowbrook park.
Mr.. Zach Wright, happy hearted
as child, welcomed every one II
his own peculiar and inimitably hos
pitable manner, and all felt "it is
uood for MS TO be here.'