Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-28

SABBATH SCHOOL FEsTIyAL.-The
Christmal Festival of st. Johns Sab
bath School, Gold Hill, at the church
last evening, was well attended, the
house being densely crowded with 4
highly interested assemblagc. The eI-
ercises of the scholars, under the direc-
ton of Bishop Whitaker end Mr.. Ball,
consisting of recitations, singing. mu-
sic. tableaux. ETC., were very creditable
and interesting. A large Christmas
tree disbursed a boumtiful supply OF
acceptable presents to joyous young re-
cipients, gladdening their juvenile
hearts for 4 twelvemonth, and all who
were present are unanimous III pro-
nouncing the festival 4 most gratifying
success in every respect.
BULLY BoYs!-On Christmas morn
ing the fire laddies of Liberty Engine
Company had "open house." and
treated their friends to 4 sumptuous
treat of egg nog. .Toasts and egg
noe ruled the hour. Dick Mercer, the
gallant Foreman of Yellow Jacket
Hose Company, also entertained a
large number of friends of the Com
pany. Billy Messerve, of the Blue
Wing. also did the "handsomc thing"
to the iiremen and their friends.
SHOCKING TlMEs.-At4 O'Clock p. NJ.
Yesterday we noticed another light
shock of earthquake, also ut 6 o'clock,
and at 20 minutes of II quite q sharp
Jolt. Others speak of noticing several
more shocks last night and this MORN
ir". These shocks will probably con-
tinue through the holidays and until
after New Years. Electricity having
considerable to do with it, the vast
amount oflightning whisky consumnd.
PLENTY OF WNTEE.-The earthquake
at G o'clock evening before last, had the
effect to cause 4 sudden rising of the
water in the new Ophir shaft, and not
withstanding all the mostactive pump
ing and bailing efforts to the contrary,
it continued rising till morning, when
they got the better of it. and have been
reducing it again since.
EGG-NoG.-On Christmas morning,
Captain Vesey, the generous proprie-
tor of the Bank Exchange, sent to the
NEWS office u pitcher of most delicious
ccr-nog rs 4 Christmas present. We
believe this is the fifth Christmas that
the old gentleman has so kindly re-
mcmbcred the News office. Thanks.
Go FOR YOUR TICKETs.-Members OF
Washoe Engine Co. No. 4, Virginia,
who have not yet procured tickets for
their New Years subscription
ball. are notified to call on A. Aurich,
ut the Union Market, by tomorrow
evening and be supplied, or else be
barred out.
GorNG TO HAVE A BESEFTT.-We
learn that u large number of Johnny
Thompson's friends in Virginia and
Gold Till are going to tender him 4
grand benefit ut the Opera House
shortly. He deserves q good one ana
will doubtless get it.
EXHIBITION PosrPoNED.-Thc recent
grand exhibition OF the Golu I'LL pup
lie schools. which was to have been re-
peatcd at Piper's Opera House, this
evening, is postponed until next Tues
day evening.
Masonic BML-The Masons had .
grand ball at Athletic Hall last even
Ing, which is spoken of by the favored
participants as a very enjoyable and
satisfactory arrangement.
GRATIrYING.-The late festival given
at Athletic Hall, Virginia, for the ben
eiit of the NJ. +. Church in that city,
Melted the handsome sum OF SI43 3O.
SMAIL-rox.-We have n light case
of smallpox in Gold Hill-no more.