Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
HENDERSONVILLE TO HAVE BIG
KRMESS FOR THE HOSPITAL.
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(Contributed)
The magnificent kirmess which has
been presented within the last few
months in all the larger cities of the
south will be presented in all its en-
tirety / He~ndersonville. The direc-
tors of this stupendous theatrical pro-
duct1on are spending the summer here
and have consented to present the
wonderful spectacle in our city for
benefit of the Patton Memorial hospi-
tai. Menus, Comus, and all the my
biological world lend their aid. Cupid
hurls his arrow and Puck the pet of
Shakespeare plays his part. Every
country lends its help from tho court
ly minuet of France, the gay fandango
of Spain, the merry may pole of Eng
land, the t%arantello of Italy, the fling
from Scotland to the jig of the dear
Old Ireland.
The press and people of every city
in which the Kirmess has been pre-
scented are most lavish in their praise.
It's beauty is beyond description says
one writer. 1t must be seen to be ap-
preciated. 1t is a combination of
everything theatrical. 1t is grand
opera and there is comedy. Terpsi1
chore is there in her most pronounced
type. Thalia, the muse Of the drama.
for a while holds sway. All are called
upon to make perfect this most gor-
| eeous affair. Every state in the union
has sung the praises of the Kirmess.
The most recent productions have been
ia our neighboring cities. The press
OF Macon, Columbia and Charlotte are
most generous in their praises where
very recently the kirmess has been
played.
The Macon Telegraph has this to
say:
1.-The kirmes is astonishing. It is
hlpporome, light opera, pageant SUI
preme, tableau and fairy land thrown
together, and refined and presented in
a living luxury of beauty and grace.
1t is the dance in all it's manifold mod
ern forms, danced by little girls, larg-
er girls, grown men and women
Already large crowds are being re-
hearsed at several hotels, the different
groups are practicing. Hundreds of
children fill the streets every after
noon on their way to the ~rehearsals.
The instructors are past masters in
their profession and fortunate is the
participant who have this opportunity
to be taught the beautiful art of dane
inE, acting and singing. That gem of
f, Carmen, the Avanere, will be sung as
will be that master piece, the Torea-
dore, from the same opera. The gems
of the Mikado will be rendered by the
best voices in the city. New York
city's latest sensation will be given.
The best of it's kind from g; theatrical
point of view is embodied in this mann
moth production. There will be eiPN
scenes, a full two hours show and from
the wonderful opening scene the like
of which Hendersonville has I'VE
witnessed until the closing chorus in
the Partisan cabaret there is not a dull
moment. Every n owes it to him.
self to see the kirmess.
The Cabaret.
What possibly will prove the crown
ing scene of the whole kirmess will
be the famous cabaret scene. Try to
imagine yourself rally in r~ectors try
to see the lights, the beautiful restly
surroundings, as they really are in
this famous resort. Watch the ANNA
ted couples at the many tables; near
the hum of conversation and as the
numerous artists perform, it will be
an easy thing to ain that Rector's is
| really the scene of it all.
This cabaret scene will be a faith
full detail of the modern cabaret.
In this famous scene will be intro
duced every variety of act and actors.