The Placer herald., 1860-02-11
Dutch Flat Correspondence.
DUrcH FLAT, Feb. Sth, 1860

Editor Herald: = Notwithstanding our
heretofore isolated mountain proclvties we
are now fast verging into manhood, and like
all minors, have concluded to call on dad
no longer. And being endowed from top
to toe with Young America spirit, mean
to travel no longer to seek pleasures or
benefits from American habits and institu-
tions, but have them at home, trained to our
own liking. So one Of the institutions we
have lately planted is stately and com
nodious theatre; and the scenery gotten up
by Mr.. l. Hill, we'll known dramatic artist,
is so grand and superbly beautiful we serious
ly think of sending it to Gotham for pre-
MUM.
Mr.. and Mrs James Stark's dramatic
troupe have been with us five evenings, from
the I'd to the 7th inst, and have received ali
audience numbering about 400 each evening"
which for our quiet little town speaks high
in their favor. And well do they merit pnbic
app!ause-ior Mr.. and Mrs. Stark are pre-
eminent actors; and all their colleagues wor
thy coadjutors. The proceeds of the fifth
evening they freely contributed to Messrs
Hedges Il Co., proprietors of our new thea
tre-lor which they no doubt received the
thanks of all lovers of the drama; as the
proprietors well deserve this mark of appro
baton. Some of course view this matter
in different light, and would rather see
money used for other purposes; but let such
reflect upon the large amount Of money that
has been given freely by the dramatists of
California, to the needy, and be slow to con
demn. And further, the most renowned
sage of antiquity said there is time for all
things-there must be a place this thea
tre seems very apropos at present. For to-
morrow evening, Mitchell & Daring's Minis
trel's occupy it, and next Tuesday evening
Mr.. c. J. Brown, one our volunteer lecturers
holds forth amid its giIded scenery. So, Mr.
Editor, if it is IN evil it must come under
the head of necessary one, for the time
being.
/ have no local news Of Importance to
convey. Times are getting livelier and mo
ney easier than it has been; and as water is
plenty now, we soon look for better time
coming.
We have no avalanches of gold to blind
our visions, but now and then have fright
smart" sprinkIings. If you don't believe it,
stranger, come and see! If not satisfied, 90
to Utah, where it grows
benjamin Franklin Division, No. PIP,
Sons Of Temperance, in this place, are stea
Oily advancing in numbers and we are look
ing forward with much enthusiasm to our
celebration at Forest IIill, on the first of
May next-hoping there and then to unite
heart and hand with eight other divisions in
Placer cou ty, in promoting the nob'e cause
of Temperance cause which deserves the
credit and hearty support Of every true
friend Of freedom and happiness. Success
to the Dashaways, and each and every way
that can be devised in blocking up the pout-
eG fountains Of intemperance. Already have
their poisonous waters brough more sin, dc
ISOLATION and woe upon the citizens of our
fair, youthful State, than al! other evils com.
bined, and could the votaries of king alcohol
be induced to spend their time and money
for the support of the drama, instead of
drinking saloons, what a happy transfer.-
We would no longer have to complain of
rowdy balls and celebrations, and dancing
would he honored as one of the most pleas
ING amusements of the far-and it seems it
is somewhat honored at our Flat, for we
have two schools in our theatrical hall.
where the slight tripping toes" are taught
one, two and three evenings in each week,
and both schools are well represented.
With these desutory remarks, close for
the present. Yours truly,
LOCKER ON.
BILILARDs.-Mr Seereiter, of Detroit,
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