Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-06-16
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of


= OK Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of
this week Professor KERRY. the world-re-
nowned Circassian Magician. who has Great
ed such furore in this State, gave the citi-
zens of Mokelumne Hill an opportunity of
witnessing the astounding, unapproachable
and miraculous feats of legerdemain which
he has honored all the crowned heads of
Europe by performing in their presence, and
which have rendered his name so famous
throughout the entire civilized portions of
the globe. The Professor, during the con-
tinuance of his Soirees Diabolique, is attired
in the gorgeous, magnificent, many-colored
national costume of his native country, and
this, in conjunction with the splendid appear
ance of the stage, which was brilliantly IL
Illuminated with the blazing light of many
candles, presented spectacle which once
beheld, can never be erased from the memo
nv. The PI ofessor, who does not articulate
the English language, is accompanied by
very talented German gentleman, who i'm
mediately and intelligently translates the
words, as they fall from the lips of the great
man, into the Saxon tongue During the in
intervals between the performances, the au-
dience were enchanted by the delicious
strains of music produced by a fine organ,
which was skilfully manipulated by the in
terpreter. At the conclusion of the incom-
prehensible portion of the entertainment, the
Professors son, Master Rudolf KERRY, per-
formed mis- thrilling "Crystal Act" which
excites the wonder, admiration and astonish-
ment of all who behold it. This act is per-
formed with decanters and glasses. and beg
gars description it alone is worth the pal
try sum charged for admission. If these ar
ticles of glassware had never been put to
any worse use in this country, we know of
some folks who might be in more favorable
circumstances than they are at present.
The ball given by Mr.. Harter, ON Wednes-
day evening last, was a complete success. At
an early hour large number of ladies and
gentlemen had assembled in the hotel, and
about nine o'clock, as soon as it was decent
ly oark, Professor Cronk took his position
on the elevated dais which had been prepared
for him, and the dancing commenced. The
carly part of the evening was rather warm,
and the Professor is a rapid performer,
considerable perspiration was visible, and
several gentlemen who wore paper collars
had to haul off and repair damages; as the
evening advanced, however, the weather
moderated, and after supper the air was cool
and bracing. At one o'clock the guests sat
down to a most excellent supper-one which
would have delighted the taste of the most
fastidious epicure. After ample justice had
been done to the viands, dancing was imme-
diately resumed, and when we left the hall at
six o'clock in the morning, large number
were still dancing. 1t was one of the pleas
antest parties it has ever been our good for
tune to attend, nothing occurring during the
entire evening to interrupt the festivities, or
mar the enjoyment of any one. Nothing
that could add to the comfort and pleasure OF
their guests was left undone by Mr. and Mrs.
Harter, and much credit is due them for the
care and attention which they bestowed upon
those who were present. We were delighted
with the ladies of Chilli Gulch. For beauty
and intelligence, elegant and refined manners
and easy and graceful dancing we have never
met their superiors.
HOMICIDE NEAR CAMro SECo.-A French
man named Bernhard Meunier, who keeps a
saloon near the reservoir at Campo Seco, was
killed, on Monday last, by man named
Rector. The circumstances, as near as we
can learn, were as follows: Rector and a
man named Gillian entered the saloon and
called for drink, which was given them,
when they informed the barkeeper that they
had no money. This caused some hard words
between Rector and the Frenchman, the lat
Ter saying that Rector had played the same
trick on him several times before. Shortly
afterwards they called for another drink,
Rector telling the barkeeper that he would
be there again the next Sunday and pay him
After drinking. Rector threw a five cent
piece down on the bar and told the French
man to take his change out of it. The bar.
keeper showed it back to him, when Rector
picked it up and threw it in his face. Be-
coming alarmed. the Frenchman started te
walk out from behind the bar, when Rector
drew his pistol and shot him, from the effect:
of which he died the same night.
THIS evening Lee s. Ryland's Cosmopoli-
tan Circus will perform in this place. The
entire press of the State speak of this compa-
ny in the most unqualified terms of praise,
and we have no doubt but that it is worthy
of the patronage of our citizens. By refer
ence to our advertising columns it will be
seen that majority of the performers COM
posing the company are old favorites of the
circus going public. The addition of Harry
Jackson, the renowned jester, to the troupe,
is one which will prove very acceptable to
those who visit the exhibition. But there's
nc use talking about it. Every sensible per-
son will attend anyway, and those who do
not are not to blame for their lack of judg-
ment. The music alone is worth twice the
price of admission. The tent will be pitched
on Centre street, on the ground formerly .oc-
cupied by Griffin's livery stable.
BALL IN VALLEcITo.-There will be ball
given in Vallecito on the 22d of this month,
for the benefit of the school in that place.
We hone all living in and ada cent IN Valle-