Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-30

mental Subscription Concertwll be given
ut Wilmington Institute Hall, on Tues
day evening, January 10th, 1865. The
management respectfully informs the pub
lie that in addition to the artists so ac-
ceptable at the former concerts, Mr..
Ewers, the celebrated performer on the
Cornet has been engaged, Charles Drough-
mann will perform flute Solo, and
Theodore Ahernd will render one of his
superb solos on the Violncello. The
programme will comprise a varied selec-
tom of musical gems, among which,
"Sounds from the Alpsn will be given by
request, also the William Tell overture,
and other popular pieces.
Subscriptions, Three Tickets for one
Dollar Single admission at the door
Fifty cents. Doors open at quarter past
seven O'Clock, Concert to commence at
sight O'Clock.
EDWARD WILLARD
deeSO 3t Business Agent
Genticmen's Hats.
All tbs lasst styles at CHARLES 0AKFoRD SONS
Confidential Hotel, PhilAaelrhia.
The COMING DRAFr.-I am instructed
by the A. A. Provost Marshal General
that the quotas of the several sub dristicts
under the call oil the President of the
United States, for three hundred thousand
men will lie assigned in few days
The quotas to each district will be
based upon the number Of names found on
the enrolment lists 1jier tie assignment
OF the quota 10 SaJ-district, any correc
ton Of the enrOHment soW not Effect re-
dactioa of Ms quota.
But few days remain to complete the
work Of correcting the enrolment, and
no time should be lost by the citizens of
the State in prosecuting it to completion
Immediately.
EDWIN WILMER,
Provost Marshal of Delaware
Provost Marshal's Office, Wilmington,
D ell, December, 29th, 1884
SRLEoT AND PATRIOTIC READINGS.
N. K Richardson, Esq, of Philadelphia,
will give an intellectual entertainment at
the Institute Hall, on Saturday evening,
January 7th, on which occasion he will
read selections from Longfellow, Poe,
Byron, Shakespeare, Whittier, Tennyson,
Boxer, and others. Mr. Richardson CAV
readings at the residence of DIR. Askew
sometime since for the benefit Of the SAM.
tary Fair, and was well received and
highly eulogized by those who heard him
lie has also given readings with marked
success on other occasions. He should
be greeted by large audience.
Gemtlemen's Hats.
All ths latest Htyles at CHARLES OAKF0RD 4 s0N5
COntnsntal Hotsi, fhilAtsphlA
FIRST DELAWARE BATTgRY.-Capt. b.
Nields, of the First Delaware Battery has
been assigned TO the position of Chief Of
the Artillery and Ordnance Department Of
Arkansas, with headquarters at Little Rock
The Battery has also been transferred from
tho Department Of the Gulf to the Arkansus
Department, and ia now Stationed at Duyalps
Bluff, on the White River.
Christmaa and Anniversary Festivals.
SOLDIERS DMNRB.- dinner was given to tho
soldiers and their wives and children, at the CITY
Hall, on Monday Last, under the auspices Of ''Ws
the People," The table was loaded down with
turkeys, goese, ducks, chickens, pies, cake, and
the good things Of the season, and the partoi-
pants enjoyed rich feast. Much credit is due
TO Eli Crozier fer the management Of the affair.
sr. MARYs FAIa.-A Fair ia now omen at tbe
Institute Hall, 10 this city, which will continue
for several days lOnger, under the Auspices Of
the St. MarY's ROman Catholic Church. The
saloon ia well filled with an assortment OF fapev
and useful articles. 80 far the ATTENDANCE ba,
been quite large. The proceeds are 10 be deyo.
ted 10 good purpose, und the Fair should meet
, with the encouragement Of our ctizens.
! FssrlYALs.-on Wednesday evening last. fin,
. scholars attached TO the Calvary Chapel, Third
2 and Washington Streets met their ttnehers il
7 the Chapel, and spent few hours together il
the most pleasant and profitable manner Tn,
y exercises contested Of appropriate religious ser
| vices, afttr which the scholars were served vii,
n sweetmeats and other presents
List evening the teachers an | schOlurs attaob
a ed TO the second Baptist Church held thei
Christmas Festival. The children were reeale,
"a with CONNECTIONS and other delicaoies, aud III
n utmost pleasure and good humor prevailed.
d AHoThER DlaAER no IHg soLDiKRs.-O
= Saturday last the ladies' provided "a hnndvom
] uihher Tor the soldiers now On duty aud in III
d Hospital in this city. Two tables ws,e ,et nm
a ut the Hospital, at IL o'clock, and another !
r the uuion League Room, at . o'clock. At bot
IA plaoes rich entertainments were provided
=, Everything that hcAtt could wish was spread n,
:, " fore them, aud tho brave men partook Of ii
delicsoies with relish. Much credit is due
10 the ladies for the handsome manner in which n
81 whole affair passed. Off
NJ SUNDAY soHooL FgsrisALs on Cua,srn,s
al The Christmas celebration and thirty six
"a anniver6ury Of the Sunday Schools OF 81. Al
dreW's Church took place on Sunday aFternoo
The Church was crowded 10 It's utmost uanaet
\ by the scholars, teachers and their frieuda a,
~ was appropriately and tastefully decorated
u keeping with this solemnilies Of Christmas. III
st singing on this occasion was rendered in a ma,
III ner highly crtditable 10 the children and ia,
no Instructors. The offerings Of the CLASSES We
10 accompanied with becoming aud beautiful mo
ID toes and designs. Among them we cannot a
10 bear to mention that of Calvary Chapel. 1t co
he sisted Of two magnificent bunches of cranes d
i. signed to typlfy that this sanctuary sends for
OF good and wholesome fruit 10 the cause OF Il
sa hedsemer. number OF lstters were read fra
absent scholars, accompanied by contribute
va Tor the mission cause, evidenoing that they ha
I not forgotten the good lessons taught them
:, their Sabbath School days. Instructive and c
tertAining addresses were delivered by Bish
lu Lee, tbs Rev. Mr.. NewbOld and the Rev. NJ
oi Hale. E'eryIhing passed of in manner viii
ut will make the thirty. sixth annivsrsary Of
ms Andrews Sabbath Schools remembered by ali W
p were present with the most pleasant emotions.
On The Sabbath Schools attached 10 the Cant,
ye Presbyterian Church celebrated their ninth ami
w vsrsary on Sunday afternoon. The Church u
er decorated in tasteful and appropriate style.
Ir, The scholars sang several hymns 10 a manu
20 which called fOitn the praise Of all who hea
m. them. The teachers rendered au original pie
ce in memoriam Of the late Miss Eugenia BEadfo,
IN who Was teacher in the school The dislrit
n liOn Of books to the scholars for proficiency