The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-23

THE GALAXY FOR MAY.-Charles Reade's new
novel, "Put Yourself in His Place., is contin-
ued, and, so far, maintains the interest which
was felt in the first chapters. 1t bids fair to be
tho best Of Reade's works. ga Desultory De-
nuncation OF English Dictionaries" is queer
compound OF sense and nonsense. "Pairs and
REPAIRS" by Lucretia p. Hale. is we'll written
story. MIR. McCarthy's paper on English To-
rylsm and it's Leaders" is well written. ga
Great Advocate, james L. Brady is q contri-
button that will be read with interest. GA
Choir or Songsters" comprise cole ction of
poems, which are for the most part we'll writ
ten. "The Galaxy Miscellany" contains GA
Texas Ride" Captain Kldd-Why he was
Hung" "The Gastronomioal Almanac" Lies
Petits Italiens," Acuteness," and George
Frederick Cooke in New York." all Of which are
very readable, interesting articles. "Drift-
wood" and Literature and Art" are also ex-
cellent. The editors "Nebulse" are, as usual,
sprightly and entertaining. On tho whole the
Galaxy for May is fully calculated to retain the
| good opinion OF the reading public.
| MEMORIAL DAY.-At an extra meetirg Of the
| Ladies' Memorial Association, held yesterday
afternoon, at the Homo, in Broad-street, ar
| rangements were made for the observance Of
the approaching Memorial Day, the 10th of
May next. The exercises will be opened with
prayer by the venerable DR.. John Bachman,
after which an address will be delivered by @
distinguished Southern author, who has been
invited to be present. Two original odes will
be contributed, one bya lady Of Charleston and
the other by prominent Southern poet, and
while the second ode is being sung the decora-
| tion will take place. The 1ai1o Dads have agreed
krno IL.
ford ample facilities for very large attendance.
| 1t is expected that all the tombstones will be
up. before Memorial Day which will greatly
add to the appearance Of the hallowed spot
where lie, side by side, the bones of our fallen
brave. The ladies of the different churches in
the city are requested to take charge of the
| decoration of the graves in the city church
yards. Contributions Of garlan's will be called
/ for as usual from the different residences, and
| all who possibly can, are earnestly requested
| to have in readiness some floral token. At the
gate of Lhe Cemetery boxes will be placed for
the reception Of donations to aid in defraying
! the expenses OF keeping the grounds in orde r.
| SCHUIZENFEsT, MAY s, AND 7.-The Schultz
engesellschaft, or German Rifle Club, of this
city, have determined to give "VotEsfest," !"
this spring, which shall exceed in splendor
and attraction anything Of the kind which has
ever before been attempted in Charleston. It
| will be made to resemble, as far as possible,
che same celebrations in the larger German
| towns, and every amusement will be afforded,
from q menagerie and circus to the graceful
dance-thus making it attractive, not only TO
our German population, but to all classes of
residents and visitors.
In preparation for this grand .fete, which will
take place May S, 6 and z, the club have greatly
improved their handsome grounds at the
schutzenplatz, opposite Magnolia, aud ha We
! erected an extensive shed to accommodate e
those visitors who may desire to engage in the
mastery and exciting sport of rifle shooting.
The rifle clubs of the neighboring cities of
Atlanta, Aug dsta, Savannah and Columbia, as
also the clubs Of New York, Jersey City and
Washington, have been invited and will proba-
bly, attend. 1t is intended to be an event for
Charleston, O three-days holiday for her peo-
pie, and an attraction to thousands Of visitors
who will spend their money among us.
In the German cities, whero these festivals
have been held annually for hundreds or years.
it is customary for thesmel chants of the CITY
| where the festival is held, and of adjoining
towns, to present the club with specimens of
their wares, which are distributed as prizes to
the successful competitors il the sports, and
being thus publicly exhibited and also noticed
in the local press, serve as an excellent adver-
| tsement for the generous donor. Tho advan-
tage thus to be derived was quickly appreciat-
ed by the merchants and manufacturers of
New York last year, and their onations to the
National Volksfest which was given by the
Schutzengesellschaft OF that city were very
numerous and of great value. Some Of the
German merchants Of this city, acquainted
| with this custom in their native land, have al
ready signified their intention to make very
handsome donations Of this kind to The club OF
this city, tor their approaching festival. To
accommodate them and others who are similar
ly disposed, the committee of arrangements
have designated the fancy goods store of AR.
Won Santen. on King as depot, whore
gifts intended as prizes will be received, and
kept on exhibition until the commencement of
| the celebration.
l. The programme Of the "Volksfest" will an
pear in few days, as soon as the preparations
| are completed.