Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-02

Nlw YsAR's DAY.-This annual holt
day was observed in pretty much the
usual manner yesterday. All who could
get clear of work did so, and did what
they could to have q good time under
the circumstances. Owing to the slop-
py state Of the weather, both overhead
and under foot, "New Years calls
were not INDUCED in 80 very extensively
as they might have been, but people
were generally content to enjoy them
selves as best they might, at homo,
with roast turkey and other holiday
doipgs. Taking it all in all, it was
rather Of a gloomy New Years day, and
people looked very little of the gay and
festive order. Perhaps, however, it
may all be for the best, for it is said
that a "bad beginning makes a good
ending" IT'S well. The ball Of
Wsshoe Engine Co. No. 4, at Athletic
Hall in the evening, closed the .observ-
anees of the day.
rRxs SnowIR BArus..-Aany a nicely
arranged little public shower bath il to
be met with in passing along the streets
and sidewalks now, either Of Virginia
or Gold Hill. They are easily found, at
irregular and unexpected intervals ;
easier found than lodged, especially
when u gust Of wind comes along. It
10 right refreshing to notice With what
Jolly felicity one Of these awning jets
plunps q fellow inside the coat collar or
square on top Of his hat. Tho best ar
ranged bath Of this kind is that ON
South c street, Virginia, from the avn
ing Of Ordway & Clark's store. The
spout projects about three feet, and =
fne stream of cool snow water pours its
uiud-sca,tered volume directly down
into the center OF the main wagon track,
to the huge delight Of all who pass
along in uncovered vehicles.
Drlp IN raE SrREsr.-Mrs. Burns, be-
longing to Gold Hill, and residing in the
vicinity of the Confidence, came down
from Virginia in the bus on Thursday
evening, and on its arrival at Gold Hill,
jus, az she stepped out, she sank down
in tho street and died Immediately.
The cause of her death was ascertained
to be heart disease, and probably imme-
diatsly induced by the jar in stepping
from the omnibus. She was about 80
years of age, and leaves a husband in
Gold Hill. Her funeral took place yes
terdsy.
LET Our.-Thoss miners in the Hale
& Norcross mine were allowed to come
to the sufacs Of the world once more
night before latt, after over n weeks
willful confinement in the mine. No
developments Of rich and extensive
bodies of ore were made, although they
passed clear through the ledge, neither
did this old confinement dodge have the
expected effect this time in ~elevating
the stock. Stock dealers are let out as
well as the miners.
TorN SEwER.-0ur new town sewer IL
pretty we'll appreciated to-day, for a
huge food Of water is passing down
through it from the upper end Of town
and about the divide. All that water
otherwise would be washing and gully
ing down Main street. The sewer works
we'll 30 far, even though we should have
to turn the hydrants loose to sluice the
mud of the street.
No. 3's BrSrrIr.-NsIt Tuesday even
ing . grand benefit will be given at Pr
psr's Opera House, to Eagle Engine
Company No. 3, Virginia, on which &C.
casiou the entire Opera House Compa-
nv, together with a host Of outside
talent, have volunteered. The evenings
entertainment will be q glorious one,
and a full house is called for.
ELECTION OF OFFIoEas.-At q meeting
of wildey Lodge Ne. l, l. o. o. F.,
held on Tuesday evening, December 20,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term A. A. Putnam, n.
c.; James Hecking, V. G.; G. ". Rog-
ers, R. S.; J. B. Matthews, Treasurer.
TIE Nsv CHURcH.-Tho finishing Of
the interior of the new Catholic Church
at Virginia will DO proceeded with next
week, but the building will not be ready
for formal occupation before next May.
Ar A BARaAIy.-A clearinghouse,
doing a good business, in Geld Hill, can
be bought cheap for cash, if application
il made soon. See advertisement on
second page.
CHANGE OF Stage TInE.-Wells,
Fargo l. Co.'s morning stage will here
after leave tho Office in Virginia for
Reno At 10 O'Clock A. N. until further
notice.