The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-01
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RAo1Na ON THE FOURTH. We learn
that Mr.. G. r.. FRANKLIN has put up a
purse Of $50 in gold, as a prize to be
awarded TO any saddle horse, not in actual
tr"iliipg, who wins q race, to bo run on
Monday next, July 4, at the Congarec
R"ce Course; half mile and repeat; forty
minutes between each heat; first heat to
be run at II o'clock. Three entries have
already been made-fee $40. Persons
desirons Of entering horses are requested
to do SO prior to 6 o'clock, on Saturday
evening, rs pools will be sold at 8 o'clock,
ut the Exchange House. A fine barbe-
cue, with tho necessary accompaniments,
will be furnished on the day of the race.
There will likely be other amusements,
besides racing
CHANGE IN BUSINESS. Our readers will
observe that DR.. John Fisher has sold
out his interest in the establishment of
Fisher & Heinitsh, to his partner, DR..
Edward a. Heinitsb, who will conduct
tho business alone. We take pleasure in
commencing the new business to the
community. DR.. Heinitsh, since 1945,
has been resident of Columbia, and is
fully identified with the community. A
member Of the College of Pharmacy in
Philadelphia, of long experience in his
business, he is we'll qualified to carry on
n drug establishment. He has shown
himself possessed of rare business tact,
Of enterprise energy and fnith, and we
have no doubt but that he will keep up
the reputation OF his establishment.
Give him asharc of the public patronage.
He will continue to dispense his proprie-
tary medicines, and at the same time,
meet all the requirements Of first GLASS
drug house. See his card.
CELEBRATION OF THE ''UGLY CLUB" OF
THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY This
celebration came off last evening, and
was well attended. The club appears to
be true to its namc. The Orator Of the
evening and the President, or "Grand
Sntrap," acted well their parts. The
fancicd Or real peculiarities Of the mem
bers of the University were humorously
sketched. Comus, the God of Wit and
Ridiculc, held. high CONT The prizes
were distributed amid much amusement.
The ugly Man"-Mr. F.-receiyed a
pair of boots; the "Lady's NIan"-Mr.
E.-a fancy cane; the "pretty Man.
Mr.. S.-a handfomc doll; the "Lazy
Man"-Mr. B.-a rocking chair; the
''Fool'-Mr. Ma FOOLS cap; the ''Vain
Man"-Mr. A very neat mirror; the
"Baby La stick of candy, two
feet long; the "Loafcr" S.-a di-
plomn; and tho "Ug!y Club" awarded a
prize to the "Qaeen of Beauty" elect.
The Grand Satrap" closed the evening
with bouquet in his hand. Tho affair
was the occasion of some decided hits
and good repartces. The best of humor
prevailed.
CRUMBS. s.-EXcursionists will notice
that train will leave this city. Oh Sun
day next, the Sd, for Greenville and in.
termediate stations.
We are informed that both Spartan
burg and Greenvillo have, by heavy
mnjoritics, voted for tho Air Line. The
citizens hope for tho best results from,
this enterprise, and they invest their
material future with bright visions of all
that follows solid prosperity.
Ben. Wade is reported as saying that
ho would like to have his pipe and m
easy chair by tho fro-side. There's nc
accounting for tastes. We should prefer
having our chair in the ice.house, Just
now.
The Post Ollicc Department will short
ly commence the issue Of new series OF
stamped envelopes, and newspaper
wrapper. The stamps will be of the
samo designs and colors as the new post
ago stamps Of corresponding dcnomina-
| ton. Tho shape of the stnmps cp,