The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-01-18

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PROF. HARPER, THE HORSE TAMEn.
This gentleman gave an exhibition of
his powers yesterday, and satisfied q
large audience of his perfect ability
to perform oil that he promises.
After exercising horse in the streets,
and inducing an obstreperous animal
to approach n locomotive, he formed
class, gave satisfactory lesson,
and this morning continues his grand
round.
ANOTHER ToURNAMENT--"YoUNG
COLUMBIA IN THE FIELD. ."--"As the
old cock crows, the young ones
learn" is favorite and oft-quoted
adage; and in this instance is appli-
cable, MS number of youngsters,
adopting the soubriquet of young
Columbia" desirous of exhibiting
their skill and horsemanship, will join
In tilt, this morning, at 10 o'clock,
in Upper street, near the Fair
Ground Prizes will be awarded to
the successful knights. $50 in,
boys"
THE LECTURES AT THE CHAPEL.-
We had the pleasure, on Thursday
night, of hearing a lecture from DIR.
Talley, on "The Impediments to
Medical Science. 1t is at all times
difficult to please a mixed audience,
but especially so with n professional
subject; but the Doctor displayed
ability, tact and taste, and we con-
gratulate him on his successful effort,
which showed both medical and scho-
lastic culture. The next lecture will
be delivered by DIR. John LeConte,
on Thursday evening, January %.
Among the attractions of the lee
lures at the University, is a fine band
of music. composed entirely of the
young gentlemen of the institution.
1t is a noticeable feature. as it shows
progress in certain direction. We
are not among those who believe that
time devoted to music is time thrown
away. "Music has charms" &c.
Every good thing may be abused,
but there is no abuse here. Under
the old regime, on occasions of pub
lie exercises in the Chapel, the colored
population were made to take part in
the ceremony; now, the faculty and
students, disdaining help, have it all
to themselves. And the music is
good-good enough to die Jy. Lest
this might be regarded as singular,
if not an irreverent, speech, we will
add, that the author of the volume,
"The Body and Mind" says, that
there can b. no finer application of
music than to assist the dying man to
raise his thoughts to the homo of
harmony and LIGHT. and that ba