The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-18

'hiee Sermons, ut CarterSyllle, OF one hour
and half each. Few men of this day and
generation can perform similar feat, though
considerably less advanced in years. We
(of the Pho'nir) had the pleasure of meeting
this venerable servant of the Lord year or
two ago, while on his way to attend the
Baltimore Conferences; and can truthfully
assert that moro pleasant travelling COM
panion could hardly be obtained. That he
may be allowed to continue his present
career Of usefulness is, we confidently
assert, the fervent wish Of all who have
been SO fortunate as to receive his kindly
'God bless you."
THE THEArRE-AN AUsPICIoUs ADVENT
After long dearth of public amusements,
which has been endured by us with un-
wonted patience, the pleasure seeking COM
munity OF Columbia was grntified last night
Ivy the re-appearance on the histrionc
boards of the ever welcome Templeton
Company The play WAS Maggie Mitchcls
speciality, Fauchon, and the leading charac.
ter was admirably sustained by Miss Alice
Vane. who has here, as in every other place
which has been graced by her visitations,
established reputation for faultless acting,
and an unaffected simplicity and fidelity of
rendition, of which many elder leaders of
the stage might deservedly feel proud.
The audience which greeted this resur-
rection of rational amusements was large
and spectable-indeed, every available
seat was occupied, and chairs had to be
brought from the neighborhood to meet the
wants of the applicants. We mention these
facts in no spirit of fulsome praise, but to
show how strong a hold Mr.. Templeton OBJ
tanned last fall upon our people, by his
earnest and honest endeavors to furnish
them with acceptable entertainments. With
pleasure we add, that no intelligent person
IN that assemblage, who realized the diff
culties encountered by the company, in
providing scenery, machinery and accom-
modations experienced single pang of
disappointment the amusement furnished
On the contrary. we think the whole au-
dience will sustain US in saying, "Well
done, to the company.
We earnestly recommend our readers to
pay their attentions to Miss Alice Vane to-
night, and whilst thus rendering the just
tribute of intelligent criticism to unaffected
merit, at the same time contribute in build.
ing up what we so much need in Columbia
"a place OF rational public amusement.
Mr.. EDITOR: Please accept this mango.
We hope it will do all for you it does for u.s.
You must plant it and cover with straw, to
keep the frost from killing it, Have an ar
bor-about ten by twenty feet will not be
too large. 1t is very prolific; one vine will
bear from eight to ten bushels; and it comes
up the next year, if kept covered all the
winter. Collect the fruit as it ripens, and
put away in cool place, for winter use
Any one knows about picking it; but it is
very fine to eat In any way-as SQUASH OF
fried, as the oyster plant, egg plant, &C.
The one [ send weighs eighteen and a hall
ounces. Messrs. Fisher & Henitsh have
some for sale. w.
For fear OF mistakes, We have turned the
article over to an experienced grower o.
vegetables.
Our jon OFFICE. The Phonic Job Oflict
is now prepared to execute every manner O
printing, from visiting and business card
to pamphlets and books. With ample ma
, terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction il
guaranteed to all at New York prices I
our work does not come up to contract, W,
mako no charge With this understanding
, our business men can have no excuse to sent
their job work North, when it can be don.
at home.
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