The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-01-07


from the earliest ages festival Of the Church in
commomoration Of the manifestation of Christ to
the threo NIagi or iso men Of the East. The Epi-
phany was first observed separate feast about
the year 819 but tho primitive Christians observed
the Feasts Of the Nativity and Epiphany as early
as the fourth century.
To render due honor to the memory Of tho NIapi
in the middle ages, their Worship was celebrated
BY a little drama called the 'sFeas. Of the Star y
This was performed by the priests and thoir at
tendants in their different Churches, and was con
sidered at that time an interesting and imposing
spectacle: At Milan, in 1886, the "Festival Of tho
Three Kings" was celebrated by the Preaching
Friars in a manner peculiar to that age The
three kings appeared on three horses richly capar-
isoned, and surrounded by pages ody-guards,
principal streets they proceeded to the Church Of
g. Eassofg1Gs hs waere in % manger was the infant
fered their gifts. An immense concourse Of the
people, knights ladies, and ecclcsiastics, attended
this ceremony.
In modern days, especially England, 18th day
tival but is celebrated in an entirely different
style from the past. Among other amusements
cake formed With a bean inserted; the cake ~, VAS
divide' by lot, and whoever obtained the piece
containing the bean was accepted as the King Of
this a number Of jocTlarities, games and amuse-
ments are played; bnt the practice Of observing
the day is gradually becoming obsolete except in
those countries which still preserve fondness for
old customs. Formerly, monarchs took part in
these games, and cases are on record where Mar
e neasG0ea the day
Down to the time Of the Civil Wars Of England,
the feast was observed with great splendor, not
where. The Puritan element which then got the
ascendancy, Hrowned contemptuously on such
profane amnsements, that they have never been
restored to popular favor to tho same extent 1t
is now merely Church Festival, and only obsery-
ed by the Episcopal and Catholic Churches.
The period Of Carnival (naned as farewell to
naf1 ina m nd ao1o A,1.
nesday; this is observed in Roman Catholic coun-
tries, but particularly at Rome and Paris, as a
Rome, the masenersdne il the Streets and Iii
outdoor amusements are limited to eight DAYS; in
Paris the time is much shorter The only places
in this country where the Carnival is observed to
leans
TIE STATE NORMAL AND HIGH ScRooL.-This
noble institution was reopencd last Wednesday for
the reception Of pupils, after q long but unavoid-
able interruption The Normal School, before the
war, and during the years Of it's early progress
stood first in the State among the female institu-
tions Of learning, and many are the teachers that
we're y fitted her here Tor their responsible calling.
Mood, the present principal we have no hesitation
in prophesying brilliant future for the Normal
School,
The BNoPTRIo LANTERN AT TRINITY CHURCH.
These interesting exhibitions, which have been
postponed for some time on account Of the incle-
ment weather. will positively take place to-rnor-
row afternoon at Trinity Church When these
view were exhibited in tho College Chapel, they
pleased and entertained audiences, and when it is
known that the ultimate object of the present per-
formance is charity that and the small price Of ad-
mission charged will attract many who still remcnl
Der their past visit with delight.
REDUCTION OF WHARF RATEs.-Thc attention Of
the business public is requested to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. E. G. HOLLAND, Agent for North and
South Commercial Wharves, which appears in our
issue Of to-day. 1t viii be seen that most mpor-
tnnt reduction has teen made on the present
land Cotton win be Is cents per bale per month,
instead Of SO cents, as at present 40 cents per
bale for Sea Island, instead of rs cents for Rice
"a cents per tierce per month, instead of 40 cents
and other charges to be in proportion.
This property consists OF two fine piers extend
ing into Cooper River, which have lately been
paced in superior ORDER with convenient and vol
constructed warehouses, and every arrangement
suitable for the transaction Of general wharfage
and storage business. e5E
The Commercial Wharves we're the depots for a
large business before the war, and under the
management Of Mr.. Holland, who is skilful and
long experienced manager Of wharf property, its
TIE CHARLESTON HousE--The energetic pro
prietors of this establishment are determined to
be up with the times, and in order to be up to
the mark they have marked down several styles Of
other articles, all entirely in season and Of the
best qualities. they now offer to their numerous
friends and the public at greatly reduced rates.
ladies' who we predict, win soon throng Messrs.
stoH Webb & Co.'S extensive store, and reduce
their piles Of goods considerably.
The Charleston House is so well known to our
community Ms o thorough and popular business
establishment that the ladies are satisfied from
The advertisement Ito be seen in another column)
a Eynn6 arr nc fo1 choor
vlceable and bargain.
TIE FIRST of the year has always been celebra-
ted Us the time for making new outfits and sup
plying deficiencies. Messrs. MAcKEY & BAkER,
the popular proprietors OF the furniture store in
the Adger buildings, are prepared to supply all de-
mands in their line, but have especially fine as
sortment Of cottage sets which 1c- :heapneas, dn-
rabiity and service, cannot be surpassed ALI who
need neat and substantial set would do well to
call at their warehouse, and they will find no diff
Guilty in making selection. z&
ALEl ALE THE lovers Of this beverage viii be
pleased to see, BY notice in another column, that
Messrs ). & W. H. ARMSTRONG, at Nos. 40 and 42
Market street, have received a large supply of
Clagett's justly celebrated Ale. The Brewery Of
Messrs. ". Clagett 4 Co. was established in 1776,
and their Ale being all warranted, is Of the best
quality. The Messfs. Armstrong are the agents
TOR this Brewery, ard procure their stock from
fountain head. -E % s8s4&-s
4 ~
An OLD House WITH New NAnn.--Messrs.
NOISE Dow1E we learn from their advertise
ment, succeed the well known house Of KING &
CAssDEY. Mr.. NOISE has long been in the drug
business IN this city, and is thoroughly acquaint-
ed with all its mysteries. He was with Kusa &
CAssDEY during the entire time they did business
IN this city, and is therefore, well known to all
their old customers. Mr.. DowH formerly Of the
drug house OF RUFF & DowIE, has largecircle Of
friends in every State Of the South and West, who
will feel gratifed to learn that he can be fourd at
his old post again.
Success t. our friends. We have the less hesi-
things besides calomel and jalap, and good bust
ness en- their part need not be because Of sickly
season to the community.
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Mrs. A, N. PMKAD.-We would ask the atten-
lion Of our readers to the card Of this lady, who
proposes to give instruction on the piano, violin
aud guitar, as well ss in vocal music. Mrs. P. is
;he accomplished lady whose performances on the
7ioln, at the recent musical soiree at the Hiber
lian Hall, ELECTED such enthusiastic applause
MARsDENs PEcToRAL BALM for all diseases of the
ungs. DOWIE l. NOISE, Agents.
GOODRICH, WINEMAN & CO., Agente.
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