The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-02-15
La RuE's M1NsrnEns.-This troupe,

La RUE's M1NsrREns troupe,
so we'll heralded, appear at Janney's
Hall, on Thursday evening. During
the latter part of the past week, they
have been playing to full houses in Will
mington, North Carolina The Journal.
in speaking of their merits, says:
whether We turn to delineations of
negro character by Billy Reeve and his
rare limitations, the astonishing melody
OF hlcardo's pnre soprano voice, the
pathetic notes of Hannall, the comicali-
ties of Talbot, or the wonderful dancing
OF Stevie Rogers, we have, in each, recol.
lections of much that is amusing and
really to be enjoyed. We cannot say too
much Of Ricardo's voire; it surpasses
anything that we could imagine, and is
rs rare freak of nature as is displayed
IN the diminutive proportions of Tom
Thumb. Unless We were previously
made aware of the case, we could not
credit the fact that such voice as that
ever issued from the throat of man. It
seems like discrediting ones senses, to
believe that his voice is other than that
of womans. Last night better op-
portunity was afforded for catching his
clear, melodious notes, and Ricardo
really did himself more credit than on
the first occnsion. 'Shoo Fly is also
another Interesting feature"
VALENTINES DAY.-Yesterday, Febru-
ary II, was Valentines day, but the en-
tire week will, doubtless, be devoted to
paying homage to the patron saint whose
worship secures the privilege of inditing
epistles to their 'ssweet valentines with
full poetic license. The designs for the
present anniversary are sufficiently va
ried to suit the demands of all emergen-
cies. With an eye to business, the
publishers have even provided for the
female fifteenth amendments, and Dinah
finds her place i'll the picture. One of
the African suggestions relates to the
shoes of colored maiden. The Verses
close with:
"Where you those herring boxes fling,
There's death to every creeping thing"
The valentines for white women are.
this year, much devoted to ridicule of
the women's rights question. There is
the "Woman's Right to Tipple," per-
sonated by young lady in tunic and
pantaloons, leaning against bar; "Wo-
mans Right to be carpenter" wood
sawyer, cartdriver, policeman, q
conductor, etc., all illustrated by appro-
pirate pictures. Under the reputation
of supposed member of the Sorosis
Club, the verses close thus:
"Go on, reform us, naughty men;
Ihe coxcombs cut, exalt the hen
Laughing, we listen to your rants,
And glory in your tightening pants!"
nervous woman is complimented AS
follows:
"1oull rush with fright from harmless
bug
Which the wind has near you carried:
But yet you don't fear good stout hug.
Nor tremble at getting married"
thin lady is told
"Shaped like lath, fat as match,
Oh, you'd be glorious catch;
That is, for doctor who wishes to see
A very good case for anatomy"
A dandy youth is told:
Dear sir. have duly considered your
suit;
When to know the result you re inclined,
You will learn from my dear brothers.
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The final resolve of my mind"
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The Northern
mail is opened for delivery at a. m.
closed at $500. m. Charleston, opened
at $50 r. M; closed at $50 p. m.
Greenville, opened at $50 p. m; closed
at $50 p. m. Western, opened at $50
a. M; closed at p. m. Charleston,
(evening,) opened at a. NJ. closed mt
43O p: m. On Sunday, the post Office is
open from 8 to 10 o. m.
New ADVERTISEMENTS Ts.-Attention is
called to the following advertisements
published the first time this morn1nc:
| ID. Gambrill-Coupons. &c., &c.
Meeting Columbia Lodge.
Meeting Independent Fire Engine Co.
Benz. Lyles-Strayed or Stolen.
Meeting Stockholders s. G. r. r., &c.
Geo. w. Williams & Co.-Fertilizer.
Jas. Hernandez-Strayed or Stolen.
+. Cantweli-Diamond Hams.
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