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I I ■ ' — THE OPENING EVENT. [ JUtM Bertha Creighton at the Star Theatre Thursday Evening. Ihe auspicious opening of Riles Bertha Creighton’s tour in - A Coloni al GJrl”, which occurred in Philadel phia recently, is proofjthat plays of Ameri can life will always have a strong following. The Revolutionary period, with its wealth of ronaance and adventure, has been too long neglected at a field for dramatic endeavor. Grace Livingston Furniss, authoress of “A.Colonial Girl,” has filled a.long 'standing popular demand for a play dealing with America’s most thrill ing times, abd Miss Creighton’s suc cess as the lovable little maid of the olden days has been most emphatic. The authoress hss rewritten the plsy since its production at the Lvceum Theatre, New York, and careful at tention to historical d*- ail insures the preservation of < He <• .arming colo nial atmodpher . Mica Creighton,*nd “A Colonial Girl” will be seen at the Star Theatre on next Thursday even ing. Universally praised for its pic turesqueness, its charming love scenes, its fluent, sparkling dialogue and capital comedy, “A Colonial Girl” comes to the Star Theatre on Thursday Oct. 2nd- ( This will be the first attraction in Gaffney for two seasons and the open ing of the new theatre, therefore the house should be filled to its fullest capacity. The managers of the theatre have , spared neither pains nor money to! bring to Gaffney the highest class at-1 tractions that can be brought to a town of this size. Four of the attrac tions booked are the best one-night ( shows on the road and they demand $1.50 for the best scats in the cities. We have succeeded (in Inducing them to come to Gaffney and giving their best shows for $1.00 for the best seats. We have been requested to inform the patrons of the theatre that the management ^has adopted a general set of rules to govern the bouse and patrons will be required to comply with those rules. A most important rule is that the ushers will not be permitted to seat persons while there is action on the stage. It disturbs others and there can be no excuse for not getting there on time. Ladies are requested to remove their hats. A hat and cloak room has been provided for them and they can use the dresser to arrange their toilet. A competent maid will be in attendance. No bois terous conduct will he permitted in any part of the hou^e Order! will he preserved if it becon-es nece-sHrv to invi ke the >iirl of the police, tho r,,f ore the most refined need have no fear of attending. The Tumlng of The Shrew. This play is one of a few Shakes pearean plays which can be seen and enjoyed by the general public without having previously made a study of the works of the great poet. It is a farce comedy, if anything so classi cal can be so called, after having seen the innumerable nonsensicalities which have been given this name. There is humor and dash from start to finish, snd the wit is the merriest and most rollicking which has ever been incorporated into a comedy. Mr. Charles B. Hanford will present this play at the new Star Theatre on Thursday Got. 9th. The sale of seats for the forthcom ing engagement of Mr. Charles B. Hanford in “Taming of the Shrew” at the new Star Theatre will open on Tuesday Oct. 7, at The Ledger office. most ponular young lady in Gaffney is on. It is the first contest of the kind ev^r inaugurated in Gaffney and promises to he a lively one. The most popular young lady, as attested by this contest, will be presented by The Ledger with a box at the theatre for herself and five friends on the occasion of the appear ance in this city of Mr. Chaa. B. Han ford ou Thursday evening, Oct. 9th. Mr. Hanford is one of the foremost actors in this country and be has sur rounded himself with an excellent supporting company. He will pre sent for the first time in this city Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shiew.” The following is the vote up to go ing to press: Miss Beenie Peeler 2 Miss Lillian Wood 14 Miss Edna Sarratt 5 Miss Kate Hamilton 5 Miss Louise Jefferies 6 Miss Florence Griffith 14 Miss Myrtle Sarratt 9 Miss Frances Fort 7 Miss Lillian Hopper 4 Miss Helen Brohawn 12 Miss Eva Ross 11 Miss May Peeler 1 Remember that this contest is open to all. The only requirements are that you clip the coupons from The Ledger. Be kind enough to send in your ballots by next Thursday so the progress of the contest can be an nounced Friday. The contest will close Wednesday, Oct. 8th,at 6 p. m., and the final result announced. The plan of voting is simple. Cut out the coupon printed at the bottom of this advertisement, write the name of your favorite in the bJank space and send or bring it to The Ledger office before Oct. 8th. When h bachelor doe* find his ideal woman it is only to discover that she is looking elsewhere for her ideal man. Sickness is the interest we pay on life’s mortgage. Mr. Charles B. Hanford as “Petruohio” in “The Taming of the Shrew.” The voting contest as to who is the Grand Opening Star Theatre, Thursday Oct. 2d, MISS BERTHA CREIGHTON In the Romantic Comedy-Drama “A COLONIAL GIRL,” Re-Written by Miss Grace Livingston Furness The Most Elaborate Scenic Production of the Season, Com plete in its Magnificent Entirety ' Handsomely Costumed Artistically Played Historically Correct. Prices 25, 35, 50, 7s and $1.00. Seats on Sale at THE LEGGER Office. EXTREMELY LOW RATES VIA. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TO WASHINGTON, D. C., AND RETURN, ACCOUNT REUNION G. A. R., OCTOBER 6-llth, 1002. Tickets will be sold Oct. 3, 4, 5 and 6th, with final limit Oct. IMh, 1902. By depositing ticket with Joint Agent at Washing ton not later than 12 o’clock noon of Wednesday, Oct. 13th, and on payment of fee of fifty cents, an extension of final limit to November 3rd, 1902, may be obtained. STOP OVERS permitted going and returning, within certain limits; particulars on application. SIDE TRIP TICKETS on sale from Washington to nearby battle-fields and many historic points in Virginia, Oct. G-14th inclusive, limited to return within five days. For further information see any agent, or write W. H. TAYLOE, A. G. P. A. ” R. W. HUNT, D. P. A. Atlanta, Ga. Charleston, S. C. » MILLINERY OPENING! ifesday, Thursday and Friday, Octacer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. perb assortment of the Fall Fashions in Millinery and Dress Goods will be ready for your inspection on these dates. Never before in the history of this establishment has there been so . .id beauty gathered here. All the Eastern Markets were searched from garret to cellar to enable us to secure the newest, nobbiest and most up-to-date styles. Come iu and see our selections nen it suits. A Few Specials for Opening Days. /ench Flannel Waist Patterns, no two alike • /er Wool Waistings eece-lined Cotton Waistings a) inch Zibiline, heavy, long haired, worth 85c, to go at 12 inch Barathaya Suitings, all colors, worth $1, to go at Black and gray cut Cashmere Suitings, 38 in., worth 40c, Opening days 50 inch Ladies’ Cloth, black and fuR line colors, worth $1 at .. .$1.85 24c yard 10c yard 49c 85c 24c .... 63c Our Pattern Hats. The exact reproduction of some of the most famous Fall French Importations can hut arouse the admiration of women of taste, while our varied assortment of Street Hats cannot be excelled in the State. DRESS GOODS. The largest and most varied line in upper South Carolina, embracing all the newest weaves and designs in Zibilines, Panama Suitings, Echo Cloths, Knickerbocker Suitings, Norfolk Suit ings, Meltons, Granites, Broadcloths, Venetian Cloths, French Flannels, Corduroys, Barathaya Suitings, etc. Cloaks, Gapes and Furs. For Ladies, Misses and Children, ranging in price from 50c to $20. New styles, new lengths. The new Monte Carlo, half automobile, and the more conservative styles. Some with slot seams, some with strapped seams, others plain. Some with kimoua sleeves, some with hell sleeves, some with curt’, and some with plain sleeves. 17 Young Ladies’ Coats, all wool, piped seams and cuffs, all colors, worth $5, to go at $3.90. 45 Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats, all wool, good enough to stand a raw edge, in black and colors, all styles, value $6.50, for $5. 6 new style Walking Skirts of new snowflake material, worth $3.50, at $2.98. New Silks at Special Prices. Yard wide, good quality black Taffeta, the dollar kind at 69c New Changeable Silk • 75c New Plaid Silk, latest for waists, Taffeta and Moire 75c to $1.50 Moires, Taffetas, Peau d’ Soies, for suits, waists and linings, best for the least money. Fall and Winter Fashions in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing. 1 In offering to the Trade the Celebrated Clothing manufactured.!)) 7 Fitchheimer, Fisehel & Co., and A. B. Kirschbaum & Co., we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are dealing in the best class of ready-to-wear clothing that’s made. £$U1TS. The correct Sack Suit for the coming season is made of Cassi- mere, Cheviot fancy English Worsted, Tweed, soft Worsted Thibet, Vicuna, Clay Worsted, Diagonal and Cheviot. These are made up in the newest and most popular weaves, and are designed and woven by manufacturers who have the fact before them that they Guaran tee Every Suit. SPECIAL SUIT SALE All wool Cheviots, Cassimeres and Worsteds, round and square corners, regularly sold at $7.50, to go at $5.00 while they last. Without doubt this is a bargain in clothing worthy of any man’s attention who will need winter clothes. OVERCOATS We don’t know where else you will find as much real overcoat luxury for the money as we offer you in the Kirschbaum coat. Faultless fit is exemplified in these coats. The very best mate rial that can be obtained is used. The richest and and heaviest lin ings, either silk, satin or serge. We have the correct styles of course, fly-front, 44 to 50 inches long, in Kersey, Melton, Moulaise, Vicuna or Montagnoc, in black blue,'brown, dark gray, etc. GENTS’ HATS In the very swellest fall shapes. Never have shapes been so varied. Any man can now wear a becoming hat, and especially is this true if bought here where all the new shapes are represented. SPECIAL IN BOYS’ OVERCOATS: 21 Overcoats 48 inches long, regular price $7.50, to go at $4.76 while they last. This is the cheapest lot of coats we ever offered and see them. The general make up of the garment, fit, button holes, linings and cut of the shoulders places these coats in the first class. CARROLL. CARPENTER A BYERS