Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
LOCAL AEFAIRs.


Tuslry PARISH FesriyAL.- On Thursday
evening last. the annual Sunday School Festival
Of Trinity Parish tool, place in The chapel. cor.
ner Of King and Fifth streets. The principal
Gel etemonies we're conducted 10 the body OF the
church, aud consisted IN the reading OF portions
u the daily service, in chanting Psalm, sing
ing Hymns, and in the execution by the scholars,
in conjunction with the choir, OF some apeclhl
verses An appropriate address WAS made by
the Rector. Rev. Ghas. Breck, to the children.--
The remarks Of the Rev gentleman we're very
clenr md impressive, and were listened TO win
preat attention, both by the pupils and by a
large number Of adults who were present
Al the close Of the services 10 the church, the |
grown persons present were invited to visit the
Sunday School room In the basement, anu pee
the preparations there made for the beneht ot
the children. Many ayaied themselves Of the
invitation, aud were highly pleased by beholding
n large table, upon which were arranged In
handsome style, in great abundance, pound cake,
sponge cake, candies, apples, &c, After the
| yisiters were dismissed the children were miro
duced and to each pupil was presented large
| plate full Of the various daintles prepared ior
| ,he occasion To the members of the infant
classes pretty toys were distributed, and as the
little creatui es received their "Dhristmns uiif,
sr.nt ioy was manifested by pleasant faces aud
6appy expressions The who'e school. certainly,
were hountifully supplied with the beat oi dain-
ties, and large quantities were taken home 10 pe
enjoyed for many days 10 come.
These annual festivals are objects Of great
consideration With the scholars, aud coming in
the most convenient proximity to Christmas
they furnish 10 the children the most delightful
The ladies' of Trinity Parish have heretofore
{ distinguished themselves in projecting such les.
t,yals, and on this occasion they have sustained
. their high character for taste, lherality and
hap sill 40 pFatpfuV 4
4 remembered by the number OF little children lot
+. whose happiness they have 30 abundanily Ca
tered.
K GREEN HILL EsrArE-Ths beautiful estate
z formerly the property Of William Pyle, but nov
h owned by James l.. Deyou, ir., is for rent. II y
Is one of the nest pleasant and beautiful location
e IN the county, for private country residence
Is being but half mile from the city line, and sur
IL rounded by an orchard Of fine producing peach
~ near and apple trees. The enclosure contain
as over thirty acres Of land, beautifully and taste
W fully arranged in the various departments OF us e
TO lul and ornamental horticulture. The mansio
is large stone building, with fifteen rooms, an
~ all the recent necessary improvements IN gus
o' water, heathing, bathing, SC In fact this pre-
=, perty presents all the attractions which can at
I" iaeh to first class home, or gentleman's hous'
u The scenery is picturesque and grand the loct
"l tiou is ,lipibe the situation is healthy and re
tired, and at the same time convenlent To th
cities of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore an
"a, Washington, beiug hut iiVe hours ride from Ii
'e' latter place,
u Wilmington has many pretty places Of res
ice denoe in and about it, but we know OF MOI
lp' more likely to reach the idea Of retired HON
ne in the midst oil active business circles than Gree
'as Hill presents. We invite attention TO descrlI
% o, tion Of the property in our advertising column
n'' 'au to-day.
on LEcruRls.-A course of ex lectures will
IAN delivered in the EktOn NJ. H. Church to aid
mt the purchase of an Organ lIarmonium now
nd usp hy the Choir The first lecture Of the Cour
YES will he delivered ON Thursday evening, Decen
|, of her 3lst inst, New Years Eve) by Rev. WI
the II. Brisbane, Of Philadelphia. Subject-"7
SghaJois Of our National Liie."
ent The second lecture by Rev. MrRenarre Rel
lith of Baliimnre. Snhieot-"An Fraia9 a.
ter. AMERICAN Statement - Time to 10 hereafter n
ing nOunced.
pld. nes- The Choir of the church will perfol
led, several selections each lecture evening.
ked Tickets for the Course, 81 90. For SIM
we lecture, 2b cents 10 he had at the Stores n
Post Office, in Elkton also. of Rev J. II. Brow
! of Cherry Hill !. W Thomas and o. p. klllinl
cut worth, North East, and II d. Hopper, Che
Ii it peake City -
I'M WM. ltlhBEhT,
I, 10 y A. ELLIS