The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-24
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Mr.. Thoma.tP. wajf 5 who has held
official positions OF fEfious kinds in
this District or Connsy. died, yesterday,
after brief Illness. 81 pneumonia. Mr..
Walker WAS we'll known in this oommu.
nity. Hisfuneral services wall be eiheld
at Washington Street Church, this
morning, at IL O'Clock. r.'i.a5.sss .,,.e y
MAsoN1o.-The following is list OF
officers elected for tho ensuing Masonic
year in Acacia lodge, No. "a: John
Dorsey. W. NJ, Geo. ". Pa:ke-,s W.;
T. 81. Blackwell. J. W.; John Oliver.
Treasurer; A. Crawford, Secretary; J.
Q. Marshall. s. D.; r B. Mckay, J. D.;
W. j. Cathcart, W. 81. Cassop, Jr.,
Stewards. "-a iaasa.
Columbia Lodge. No. 1Os elected the
following oficers: z. P. Mosei. W. NJ:
J. Goldsmith. 8. w.; n. Noah. J.yW.;
Lewis Carr. Treasurer; 81. Steel, Score.
tary; G. L. Hodge, s. D; J: A. Jack.
son, J.D. :" - ...i'.ss =. ,,d IT,.
InwlN's HA1n,-Prof. si:yano gave
the first OF his gift magical soi,ess at
Twins Hall, last night, to large audi
ence. The entertainment was highly
amusing, and is worth double the ad.
mission fee. Prof. MauTioe's ..Hoya,
Marionettes." with the juggling, dane
ing, &C., was splendid feature of the
exhibition. Taking it as O whole, il is
seldom such pleasing performances is
witnessed In this city. A large number
OF gifts were distributed among the
audience. and general satisfaction was
expressed, as to the quality of the gifts
and the manner of distribution The
following gentlemen secured valuable
prizes: j. @. Cooper, handsome lounge;
j. A. Hendricks, chamber set; while
numerous other presents were distri-
buted. A heavy case silver watch, black
walnut hat rack, and 200 other presents,
will be given away tonight. Prof.
Silvano gives five more entertainments.
including matinee on Christmas after
| noon.
CnRIsTMAs IS CoMlNa.-Yes, the
brightest day in the year is near at hand.
That day which brings JOY to all Glasses,
all ages. The day when all put Oh their
best dresses. assume their kindest ex-
pressions, and demean themselves in
their mcst decorous and graceful man
ner. The event which gives fame to
the day, inspires good feeling and
friendly impulses in even the, rnder
minds. and turns even jollity to virtue.
Of course all must prepare for day so
conspicuous for peace and good will.
The dresses. the good things and the
comely decorations Of houses, end above
all churches, must all be ready. The
young must show of to the best ad.
vantage. the old must wear their most
cheerful graces to receive the homage
which ls paid to age in all good and re-
fined communities on that bright day.
And unquestionably there must be am
pie means Of defense provided against
the fearful attack of the lord Of misrule
and his followers. reinforced by the
terrible army let loose from the nursery.
Oh, what is equal to that general fes.
tivity and good-heartednegs whose
activity and excitement, for one day, is
so great that it puts q world to perfect
rest. The close OF the days manoenvre-
ing and the days jousting of the mimic
army which invades the social circle ia
typical OF the general result. The cena-
batants fall, as it were, upon the field
the drums and trumpets are scattered
without beaters and without blowers: :
the cavalry horses are dismembered,
often headIess and tailless; the fearful
machinery Of war and @hoie regiments
OF finely vanished soldiers are wrecked
upon the field, begrimed, stuck up with
the sweet blood of the confectionery so
abnndantly supplied, to reinforce and
refreshen the proud soldiers in their
terrific struggle. And as lies the grand
army. SO tired and conquered is society
after day OF unbounded Joy and good
feeling. It has its moral. Wearied
with happiness, We ask, what is happi.
ness7 Who hath it? Alb, it does not
last; but let us have it nevertheless
when we can, and make the most Of it.
LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hardy Solomon-Groceries.
Iudian Girl-Cigars, Pipes, &c.
Central National Bank Notice.
IL.