The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-05-15

PosT OFFICE HoURs.-The Office is
open from 80. m. until 31S p. M,
and from 6 until Z p. m. The North
ern mail closes TT 81 p. NJ, and all
other mails close at 8 p. IN.
THACKERAY's WoRKs-ILLUsTRAT
ED.-We have received from the pub
fishers, through J. J. McCarter. Esq,
handsomely bound copy of ''Tho
History of Pendennis--his Fortunes
and Misfortunes, his Friends and his
greatest Enemies; by William Mako
peace Thackeray; with illustrations
by the Author. New York: Harper
& Brothers. Thackeray's style and
abilities are as much admired in Anne
RIGA rs in Europe, and "Pendennis"
fully exhibits his vast powers of ima-
gination; but to attempt criticism
of this talented authors productions
at this late day, when his reputation
is fully established, would be an alb
solute waste of time.
THE SoInEE. The ladies connected
with the Rev. Mr.. Stands (Trinity)
Church have been, for q length of
time, thinking of some mode by
which to raise funds to replace the
dilapidated fence surrounding their
place of worship and sepuIture. Va
rious plans were proposed, and finally
soiree was decided upon; and, to
Judge from the experience of last
night, it will prove correct decision.
Janney's Hall contained beyy of
tastefully dressed and very handsome
ladies; and, rs consequence, full
representation of the sterner sex.
The fair saleswomon were polite and
attentive to the wants of visitors;
but, to their credit be it said, there
were no undue and continued solicit
ations to "buy something" or "to
take chance" as if greenbacks were
the sole objects to be desired By
thc-way, we have been requested to
state that "Rebecca's well'' is being
replenished, so that thirsty individu-
als will not again be disappointed.
The tablcauX gave universal satisfac-
ton, and consisted of the following
pleasing representations Hamlet, +"
"Cagliostro's Mirror, "Mary Queen
of Scots" "Pocahontas, "Gulnare, +"
"Death of Medora, Music Lesson, +"
and Turkish Shop" The various
parts were admirably sustained, and
the young ladies and gentlemen are
entitled to much credit for their
truthful presentations.
The faithful and revered rector,
who, for thirty-three years, has Mi
nistered in this parish, was present,
and could not but feel highly gratiGed
ut witnessing the pleasing scene.
Tonight, in addition to the ices
and lemonades, cakes and confections,
salads and substantials, flowers and
fancy articles, there is to be concert
by a number of we'll known and I'D
mired amateur musicians; and we can
safely and truthfully promise all who
can make it convenient to attend,
that it will be the most pleasant and,
at the same time, land most impor-
tant' consideration it is, too, ccono-
mical entertainments, that they can
possibly conceive Of Therefore, let
one and all don their best attire, and
in company with wife or sweetheart,
sister or cousin, aunt or mother, HE
to Janney's. The price of admission
is only twenty-five cents.
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