Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-10-02
II EVENING NEWS.

THx ORPHAN's FAIR.-The Fair for the
benefit Of the Orphan Asylum in Virginia
CITY commenced last evening at the old
Armory Hall on B street, a few doors
south of Taylor street, under the most
favorable auspices. The tables are arrang-
ed different from what they have been
heretofore in Fairs for a similar purpose,
being raised on neat, square platforms,
carpeted. and over each table is arranged
a beautiful canopy or arch covered with
CAV silks. flowers, etc., and on the tables
are most temptingly displayed fancy AZ
ticles of every description, for sale at a
certain specified cash consideration. The
refreshment table, where cold meats. bread,
butter, sandwiches, salads, hot coffee and
all that sort Of thing are served up, had a
highly appetizing appearance about it, as
well as a most sayory smell. Tickets in
rafies for Bibles, vases, fancy articles,
etc., were plenty, affording any one ample
opportunities for winning, if lucky. But
the principal attraction Of course was the
ladies, who, generally speaking, were all
good looking. We say principal attrac-
ton, for surely il the Fair was conducted
by men and boys alone, 40 one would
give a snap 10 go, no matter how merIto-
rious the cause might be. Fair divinities
presided over the tables, postofice and
other institutions, and bright smiles re-
ward the liberality Of him who invests his
loose change. and the more literally and
often the investment, the brighter, sweeter
n more frequent are the smiles. At the
back end Of the hall a large space was set
apart for dancing, and q fine quadrllle
band being in attendance, numerous hap
by couples whirled through the mszes Of
waltz. schottische and mszurka, tripping
their light fantastic toes in \ highly COM
meudable manner. For real p~leSsurable
enjoyment, the Fair is the very place, and
all money invested there. let it be remem-
bered. is expended for the benefit Of the
orphan and those who need friends. Go
to the Fair this evening. Il will be con-
tinued during the week.
ONSIsusss.-Haight, the persevering,
interchangeable. indomitable Haight, is now
running two splendid buses between this
place and Virginia City that would be q
credi. to any route. As they pass up and
down our stree, loaded with passengers,
their bright colors suggest a gala turnout,
and presen, a striking constrast TO the dull
colored quartz wagons that ply so often
between mine and mill. AS for drivers,
who has failed 10 hear that veteran whip,
Douglas (''Doug" they call him for SHORTY,
shouting in that clear. sonorous voice Of
his, "Vir-gin-i-a": Doug, they say, was
born with a whip in his hand; but be that
as il NAV, he has certainly been driving
something ever since. As for Sam, his
compeer, one has only TO notice his gal
lantry when one Of the fair sex patronizes
his 'bus,to pronounce him one OF the most
accommodating and polite Of "ousers."
None need fear TO place themselves in
charge Of such drivers. Success 70 the
line and all concerned.
SWEENEY GuARDs.-From the notice
given in our columns on Saturday It ap-
pears the officers Of this spirited military
company have at last obtained their com
missions. Great delay has been expe-
rienced from negligenc Of officials, as all
the necessary papers were forwarded last
June by Capt. Z. C. Warner, the officer
appointed by the District Judge to pre-
side over the meeting Of the members OF
the company and see that the organization
OF the same conformed TO the laws made
and provided for the State of Nevada.
On Wednesday evening next, there will,
undoubtedly, be a large turnout OF the
company, and a pleasant time enjoyed,
now tina, all difficulties have been over
come aud their goose hangs high" Go
ahead, bully boys!
BEAUTIFUL WEArHER.-No part OF the
world can excel US at the present time in
the delightful nature Of the weather which
we are now and have been for a long time
enjoying. Mornings bright, cool and
pleasant, impaIting an elasticity TO the mind
that fits it for the labors of the day moons
comfortably warm, but no ways enervat-
ing, and evenings deliciouSly refreshing
from the gentle breezes that come waiting
from the mountains. Judging from the
numerous remarks made so frequently by
our citizens on the subject, they certainly
appreciate the condition Of things, and are
not an ungrstelful people. They accept
the situation :" they are reconciled ; they
thank the Lord continually for what they
have received, and pray for more.
FRurrs.-The tempting display Of lus-
cious fruits at our stands, not only OF
muny kinds, but of several varieties OF the
same kind. produces a very appetiz'ns
effect. Many a one daily is brought to a
halt. 10 take a look at the prodigality OF
Pomona's generous gifts, and those looks
are generally attended by a depletion OF
the nurse. For, no sooner does the mouth
begin 10 water, than the hand
involuntarily to prospect the pockets Tor d
dime or two. Few articles are more con,
ducive to health than fruit. when matureo
and taken in moderate quantities ana AZ
proper times. Better invest dimes IN these
than in many Of the v%illainous mixtures
sold in so many Of the bars hat u
BusrSEss.-This has been slackening
up for some days past. Few complain
however, for there is always a lull upon
the termination of the Summer, and the
ommencemen OF the Winter trade. Let
bu, a few rain storms set in and the re-
vivsl would be perceptible at once. One
matter Of congratula,ion to all is, that
there is an ample stock Of all needed atti-
cles on hand for mar and beast Tor the
coming Winter. No, till towards Spring,
or by the intervening Of a severe winter
need there be ~apprehended a rise OF any,
accoun, in any of the leading articles OF
trade.
CANDIDATES IN LYON. Charles r.
Brant. of Silver City, has announced him.
self, in printed posters, as an Independent
Union candidate for the office of Recorder
of LYON county. +. H. Cowles also an
nounces himself through the same kin OF
medium as an Independent Union candi-
date for Treasurer of Lyon county. (By
the way, what is the reason the proceed
in0s Of the County Convention OF Lyon
have never been published: There has
been neglect somewhere in their not being
sent 10 some ne~wspaper.)