Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-05

bOhtes dt lnelf CnufCn, corner oil Ftitn anu
Walnut Streets, on Tuesday evening, June
9th, 1856. The exercises will consist OF
singing, both in German and English, ad-
dresses, &c., and will no doubt be both in
teresting and entertaining, as the Germans
are famed for their superior vocal powers.
Inc proceeds are to be devoted TO the pur-
chase OF library for the use of the School,
and the effort should meet with generous
encouragement from every friend of sound
morality and christianity In the community
The officers and teachers of the school con-
nected with this Church are laboring zeal
ousy in the cause of God, and are extremely
anxious to provide library from which the
pupils may have impaired to them inlorma
tlon IN relation to the welfare OF their i'm
mortal souls, and trust that this effort will
meet with that success which an object so
noble should not fail to secure in Christian
community The house should be crowded
on this occasion. Admission % cents; chill
dren 10 cents. Doors open at O'Clock; ex-
eIclses to commence at quarter of O'Clock.
llckets may be procured at j. II. Muhlhau-
sens, AIS King Street The Rev w. II. IL.
Marsh, of the Second Baptist Church, and
the Pastor OF the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, Rev. G. W. Folwell, will deliver
addresses on the occasion.
Annirersary.-T second anniversary of
the German and English School will be held
IN the Odd Fellows Hall, on Friday even
ing, June sth, 1866. Doors open at Z o'clock
andthe exerciseswil commence at u O'clock.
The exercises will be in English and German
and consist in a great variety OF short
speeches, dialogues, tableaux, and singing
IN concert, solos, &c, All the singing is
accompanied with instrumental music AS
no pains have been spared to make the occa-
sion highly interesting and entertaining
one, il is hoped that the hall will be filed to
oyeriiowing, Many persons that staid
away year ago were sorry, when they
learned what very pleasant time it was,
ana how all the parts were carried out so
well. The better selection Of pieces, the un-
wearied diligence of the teachers to prepare
the scholars and the high appreciation with
winch II was received leads to the hope that
all VIII come that can. And II any who are
favorable to this enterprise cannot come they
VIII do the school a favor in buying ticket,
at all events, as the money thus gained will
60 to lifting up and beautifying the School
House, No l, which will now soon come in
to possession of this school, and will be made
nvlng member of great usefulness to the
entire city. The principal, the Rev II
Nelcksel, too, would be greatly disappointed
as it regards the interest taken in the educa-
tlon Of the young by so intelligent city as
TINS, II efforts of this kind should not meet
with favor and universal announcement
10 favor all the price of admission has
been made 80 reasonably low that only so
cents is charged for family ticket, 25 cents
Tor single ticket whilst children go in for
half price. Now, do not deprive yourself
OF pleasant entertainment by staying away
ana do not discourage so good and useful q
cause as this by your absence. Therefore
come, come onel come alll
One Of The most interesting features of the
Floral Fair and Strawberry Festival of Grace
Church, now being held in the Institute
Hall will be Children's May Party This
VIII be given tomorrow evening, at Soclock
AFTER some charming speeches and sweet
singing by the Herald Maids of Honor and
other members of the royal retinue, the Cor
onation of the Queen will take place, and
the june roses will render that appropriate
honor which thus far has been withheld by
the tardy flowers Of May This service is
| specially for the benefit Of the young people
and yet we promise our older friends plea
SAINT hour in the enjoyment of this scene,
that will add to the plate of delicious straw.
berries and cream, that will naturally follow.
accident at an Exhibition. = The West
Chester Record, in speaking of the Trotting
match, at the Chester County Agricultural
Soeiety's Exhibition, on Saturday week.
thus refers to an accident to Mr. George G.
Lobdell's vehice:-During the competition
for the 800 Premium for the best trottinp
in harness, on the first heat, and about the
time that horse, entered by Harry Coward.
West Chester and another by George Lob.
dell, near Wilmington, were going at 9. 80
gllt, IN turning one of the short curves. a
wheel Of the sulkey OF the Lobdell horse
Went to pieces from the tire to the hub. The
1rYer, with great presence of mind, held
last to tho horse, and succeeded in stopping
hin, and he certainly deserves much credit
for doing So ior had the horse got away. he
would have made scatterment of the large
crowd around,
Appletoa's Gude.-Appleton' Railway
and Steam Navigation Guide for June has
been issued, and, as usual, is full of impor.
tant information to every traveller 1t shows
all the routes in tho United States. and
Canadas, gives the time of starting from
every station, and much valuable intelligence
which can be procured nowhere else II
also contains Tourists Guide, showing the
principal waterng-paces, springs, and places
oi lashionable resort in the United States
This guide will be found of immense value
| 10 persons who intend visiting the Watering
places or Fashionable resorts this Summer. Ii
is published at 44S and 445 Broadway, New
York
Fourth OF July.-Lemon Il Co., No 22s
Market Street, inform the public that they
have just received large assorted stock OF
fireworks, to suit the trade, consisting of No
! Gold Chop Fire Crackers, Roman Candles
Rockets, Pin-Wheels, Torpedoes, &c We
/ would recommend persons who desire ia
purchase fireworks for the approaching an,
nlversary OF American Independence, to
call on Lemon Il Co., as we have no doubt
that they will be able to suit them, both as ia
the article and price. Fresh Pecan Nuts,
Pure Lozenges, Maple Sugar. Currant Jelly,
Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Tamarinds, and
Lemon, Pine Apple, Raspberry and other
syrups, may always be procured at Lemon &
Go, s, at reasonable rates. This firm also
Keep an excellent supply of all kinds of con
fections, Give them call.
Wilmington Theatre. - The Wilmington
Theatre is still in operation at the Odd Eel.
lows Hall, corner of Third and King Streets.
under new management They are per
forming every evening the great moral dra-
ma Of Ten Nights in Bar Room, ~ which
was recently presented in PHILADELPHIA
nightly for several weeks with marked sue.
cess, and was visited by all classes of socie.
~ MIR. Flavell, the enterprising manager,
mas engaged several new performers, who
will appear in this thrilling moral drama.
The Saloon of the Hall, since it has been
retitted, painted and papered, presents Il
drawing room appearance, very neat and
tasty. Performers of all professions from
various parts of the country have said that
for ease, comfort and convenience, the Odd
Fellows Hall of Wilmington is not exceled
by any similar public Hall in this section of
the country; and, excepting only its size
its capacity being about one thousand per
sons-is most desirable saloon for perform
ing in, When the seats are filled, with a
due proportion of ladies interspersed, the
scene is truly pretty and pleasing to the be