Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-12-29

The BALL LAST NIaHT.-The grand
ball at Plper's Opera House, Virginia,
last night, was very we'll attended,
notwithstanding; the very bad weather
and almost impossible state of the
streets, there being between 90 and GO
couples present, including quite q
number from Gold Hill. It was the
ball Of the season, and a splendid sue
cess ; indeed, WAS the finest ball we
have seen given in that city, taking
everything into consideration, and re-
fleets great credit on the management.
Being solely a subscription or invita-
ton ball, the company was select and
mutually agreeable. The bountiful
supper by Fitzmire, was served In fine
style, the tables being arranged In the
ample space beneath the dress circle,
with q neat and ample curtain separa-
ting this supper DOR from the main
hall. Those gents who chose occa-
sionally to Indulge In a taste of some
thing good in the way Of beverage re-
freshments, found the same, of the most
approved brands, in the bar-room, pre-
sided over by Tommy Quinlan himself,
so that all the desirables and require
ments of the occasion were found inside
the building, evento the convenient hat
and cloak rooms, boot-shlners, etc. The
music was by the National Guard
brass and string band, Thomas Cara
leader, on the cornet, Professor ia
cobson on the violin, and Russ Ingra-
ham did the calling. The new floor,
covering both p~arquette and stage,
was neatly carpeted with new canvas,
and there was consequently not the
least dirt or dust to annoy any one.
Tho n Of the stage was lastly
arranged with beautiful effect, ard
when the floor was occupied by the
festive, finely dressed company, espe-
clally In dancing the "Lancers," the
scene presented to the spectators in
the dress circle was one Of peculiar
beauty and lively interest. The elite.
the bon-ton of Virginia and Gold
Hill (iucluding ourselfh the bankers,
the Superintendent, the mining stock
dealers, the rich sulphurets, tho chic
rides, the wire silver, the upper level
bonanzas, the Comstockracy were
there-yarying in degrees Of value,
but all considered good pay ore-and
they danced till five o'clock In the
morning. 1t was n glorious party,
and we observed critically. We are
able to state definitely what young
lady was the best dancer of them all.
We are able to distinctly specify
which lady vas the most elegantly
and tastetully dressed ; yes, and az
gravatingly describe the most minute
and enviouS particulars in that respect.
For a $l0,0 900 five years endowment
policy Of Insurance upon u life, and
n $40, 900 accidental insurance policy,
we will do so. but for no other consid-
Grafton. Policy rules us In that re-
spect, and we propose to keep out OF
We are no reckless jenkins.
AGGRAvArED.-Sam Baker, who was
currently reported to be killed by
the fatal accident in the Hale & Nor
cross shaft. last Saturday morning, has
been favored with visits and messages
from inquiring, anxious friends ever
since. Sam says he never knew he had
50 many friends to think about him
and speak we'll Of him before. Indeed,
some felt so bad and expressed so much
feeling and sympathy in the
matter that Sam actually seems a little
disappointed to think that lie wasn't
killed for awhile, anyhow. He cer-
.ainly has got many warm friends in
this section who would truly grlcve to
learn of harm coming to him.
FUnNIrURE EsrABLIsuMEST.-As will
DO seen BY advertisement in another
column. under head of New To-day"
J. Ii. Morey has bought out Greer's
furniture establishment, on Main
street, just below the Yellow jacket
office. He is fully prepared to attend
TO all kinds Of furniture work, rs we'll
n general jobbing in the carpentering
line, with neatness, promptness ana
dispatch. Our citizenS having furnl-
ture work or repairing, which they
want done properly, will do well to
apply to Mr.. Morey.
MORE SroRM.-The weather about
sunset last evening clouded up for a
continuation of the chronic storm, rain
and snow fell most of last night, and
to-day it Is showing furiously. About
six inches Of fresh snow had fallen up
to 3 o'clock p. NJ, and the prospect for
more Of the same sort was good.
Snow storms are acceptable when not
too long continued, or run too closely
together, but u warm rain on top Of
deep snow makes q dangerous rs we'll
as a sloppy nuisance Of it.