Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-01-26
LOCAL ArrAJes.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
EDii6me of Business amt Personal Matters.
The annual election for officers of the
Wilmington institute will he held at the
Library and Reading Room, ON Tuesday,
the bth OF February, between the hours OF
and O'Clock, p NJ
John McLear n son advertise a fine dwell
ling house, No. s24 Washington Street, for
sale.
A lady's fur cape was lost on the 10th
inst, between this city and Newport. Tie
finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this
Office
VIM. Thatcher has sold the dwelling at
ihe corner of Third and Shipley streets, for
S.. 800
Messrs. W. " A, Thatcher have purchased
3ss acres OF Cherry Island Marsh IRON Ed
ward Tanall, for 500 per acre
George Pickering sold his house and lot OF
about q acres, near Marshalon, in Mill
Creek Hundred, on the 18Th inst, to VIM
Bclew, ior 5000
The -Gagasines.--God fer February, is
as usual promptly upon our table We
nave said so many good things OF this bcau
thu monthly during the years that have
passed since its publication, that we are at "A
loss to know what TO say now. And vet
Cooley Is constantly oul-doIng himself in
the attractions which he from month TO
month oilers to his lady readers The num-
nci before us contains, among other things
steel plate OF "The Crossing Sweeper s. from
a picture BY Firth, the painter of the celc-
3rated Derby Day. A superb Colored
Fashion Plate. \ picturein tints, Drifting
WIN the Tide. An original design of Il
skating picture. A Winter Walking Suit
NalSihg Costume for young lady Even
ing Dress and Robe Dress, original designs
-Four designs for fashionable Headdresses.
Wo designs OF Opera Hoods. -Four fash
lomi1le Cloak patterns, Crochet and En-
hfoldery Patterns. Six new styles OF Bon
hets Dresses for boys and girls Aprons
and Sleeves. Book-markers. Braided Shoe.
bag. Pear shaped Pincushion Garden
Mittcn. Knitted Mufl, etc, etc
references Lddies International for Feb
ruaiN' opens with Il beautiful steel engraving
OF surprising interest-The Little Straw
berry Girl. Added to this is fine Fashion
Plae, and u variety of other valuable illus
trations. The reading matter is of Il chastc,
refined caste, and worthy of the extended
patronage which this popular monthly en-
JOYS. Peterson furnishes his Magazine at
two dollars per annum
Demore1's Monthly Magazine. A rich
table is spread this month for the delectation
OF the subscribers to this brilliant and popu.
lar monthly The lively Music of "ArIuh
Ma Pogue,' by the wcll-known composer
Henry Tucker, figures on the first page, and
is followed by capital Valentine Picture
Illustrating the humors Of St Valentines
day; There Is also the usual splendid Col.
ored Fashion Plate, and magnificent Steel
Engraving, giving birds-eye view of Wash.
ington, so admirable that nearly all The
principal public buildings can be clearly dis
lngulshed. Another great feature is an
original and beautiful Poem, by VIM. Cullen
Bryant, hnely illustrated Tie literary mat
ter is unusually varied and interesting. The
New Stories, by Mary j Holmes and Virai
MIA #. Townsend, are continued; also. Talks
wlsh Women, by Jennie June. An article
on Health, by Mrs. Lozicr NJ D., deserves
attention, together with sensible article on
Skating, which is illustrated by children's
skating group. description of the Ger.
man, the most fashionable dance. The latest
fashions, The Household. How to choose
precious stones, Poems, etc An arc beau.
tiiul, arlislic and entertaining, and elegantly
illustrated, furnishing Magazine which Is
a league ahead OF any of its competitors.
lerms-$j 10 per year, with beautiful pre-
mlum 10 each subscriber
M. Steers Lecture.-2ev. Abiel Silver.
VIII deliver his next lecture in the church. at
the corner Of Washington Street and Dela.
ware Avenue, on Sunday evening, at half
past seven O'Clock Subject:-"Why God
answers men according to their idols
Starch Glods.-one of the most heoutiG1
articles known in the laundry is the ivorv
IKE poilsl wAies the Starch Gloss composi
iln@ gives to linen and muslin. With larre
numbers OF persons it is quite favoriie
Notwithstanding its recent Introduction in
tins city il has become quite popular and has
already secured for it a goodly number OF
references TO some of the best families i'm
wilmington II is for sale by all druggists
and grocers. Its price-25 cents per caRe-
wlll secure Tor it a very general trial.
The Infant school Of 81. Pqurs Church
viii give concert, in that church. on next
saturday evening, 27th inst, at u p. NJ.
This concert is for the benefit of the "Home|
Tor Friendless Children" whose treasury is
now empty. The regular receipts moi being
sufficient 10 meet the current monthly OK.
pcnses. This institution is too wen known
IN inns community to need any present com.
mcndaiion, while It's good deeds in the noei
are the best promise OF its future usefulness
But without greater financial interest," m
Inc part OF our citizens, the home can not lie
sustained on that enlarged basis demanded
Dy the wants of Wilmington We are con.
dent, however that this financial sn,,nor,
will not be lacking now that the exirencies
0i the case are known. The ST. Paurs Tn.
lint school has won an unequaled reputa.
lation in our city for sweet sinrinr ond
there seems to be something very beautiful
In these little ones coming from joyous homes
and loving friends, to represent the cause
Ct the homeless and iriendess children ol
our community Let such little ones lend
athers and mothers into the performance of
good works. Single tickets for the concert,
% cents.
Skating. Quite spirited contest took
pace At the skating park, last Tuesday after.
mon, among the Juveniles. A handsome
pir Of skates was awarded to Master Nj
Daniel as the first prize, and another pair In
Master Edwin Heald as the second. Tie fnr
collar was awarded 10 Miss Aikman, 10
give additional interest and amusement n
YONG man named Miller, skated around the
paR in So seconds.