The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-29

you who, in the depth of winter, PRAYED
for summer?
We arc still waiting for the verdict.
The voters of School District No. Q
have levied tax Of II mills.
Yesterday morning was extremely
warm, and the afternoon but little better.
Such weather as yesterday MAJ be
good for the crops, but it is willing on
paper shirt collars
g Perry Il Slawson's ; cigars are bound t,
be all the so. It is luxury to smoke
them especially the Havana Tips.
During the heat of last evening, our
corps was refreshed with a treat OF spark
ling sod" from our ncigkbor, Mrs. Hof-
man, for which our thanks are due.
Some persons like IL strawberry in it,
others don't; some take it crooked, and
others straight; but Yesterday it was
generally taken and no questions asked,
provided il was well iced
Everybody can; so to Heaven, but the
man who keeps row of shade trees
along the border Of his sidewalk will
come as near to getting a comfortable
place by-andby as any of lis.
We have received another stalk of
cotton from AIr. II. Dent. We only
regret that we have no good spot in
which to plant these sample stalks. It
might not bring q full bale of 400
pounds.
y policeman in front of each OF tie
churches, in the city, every Sunday
morning and evening, would have q
,alutary effect upon the boys who con-
greg;.tc thercabouts. and seem to be
attracted there for no other purpose than
that OF disturbing and annoying those
inside.
According to previous announcement,
Rev. Ellison Capcrs, of Greenville, deli
vered the annual address before the
DcStncl Society of the Columbia Female
College, last evening. His theme was
| oman; Her influence and Sphere of
Work. and he handled his subject in n
maSt'rly manner. The address wes pre-
c"lc1 wit!i prayer by Rev. JOAN W.
Kelly and hymn by the young ladies'.
COLUMBIA MALE ACADEMY. The cx-
erciScS ot the Columbia Male Academy
closed, yesterday, after very successful
Session. We learn that during the
session over one hundred pupils have
| been in attendance. The principal an
nounccd the names OF the following
| pupils rs the successful candidates for
the four annual scholarships rendered to
the Academy by Union College. Sche-
ncctndy, New York, viz: Y. +. Stolbrand.
! George Bryan, II. T. Thompson and j.
NJ. McAInstcr These scholarships in
Glade board and tuition. Union College
] is one Of the first Institutions of learn
ing III this country, and we congratulate
these young gentlemen upon the success,
they have already achieved.
! SUNDAY ScHooL CELEDEATioH On
Sunday afternoon, the scholars of the
Baptist Sunday School had a celebration,
consisting of singing, speaking. award
ing of prizes to the pupils, &c. The ex-
crcises were under the management OF
tlle Jealous and efficient uperintendent,
Albert j. Dodnmead. All the available
space was occupied by the parents and
friends Of the children. The altar was
tastefu!ly decorated with evergrcens and
flowers, and ut the foot of the pulpit
were the words God bless our school,"
The exercises were opened with singing,
in which the children showed their vocal
powers to advantage; after which, prayer
was offered by the pastor, Rev. A. B.
Woodtin.
The first speaker was Benny Getsinger,
who delivered his piece, Remember
thy Creator, in clear voice. '.Stand
up for Jesus, by Johnny Ivey; "Hea-
venly Sabbath, " by Ida Woodfin; "A1oses
Saved by the Kings Daughter" by Ida