Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-08

ally for about twenty years on the Pa
ciic coast 1--WE mean William BarryL
for whose departure we feel a sincere
regret. Mr.. Barry Is, without excep-
ton, the best comedian that has ever
appeared OH the stage In this State,
and Is a universal favorite with theatre
going people. In his relations among
men he Is a most excellent and genial
gentleman; aud as an actor among
actors, q great favorite. "Old Barry"
rs he Is familiarity called by his assocl-
ates, Is a native OF Philadelphia (''down
In old Suthick'0. was left an orphan
the looks like an orphan yeti ut an
early age, patterned after old Billy
Burton In comedy, and first appeared
OH a Boston stage IN 1885. As an actor
In his peculiar line Of amusement he
wears we'll, although he Is Low about
sixty years Of age, and bids fair to
play for forty more-in Grandfather
Whitehead" when he becomes a Gen.
turian, u centennial, or q par. At
present he occasionally sails out to
play, and when at home he lives not
far from Alameda, below Oakland, OH
n cosy little farm, with Mr.. James
Evrard and his excellent lady, where
grow the honeysuckles, the vines, the
olives, the fig trees, the honey bee, the
milk, and other delicacies, to make the
the old man feel happy aud content.
Such Is fate-and after q while, when
we get rich enough, we shall Ego on q
RANCH" too. Barry deserves to live
lo,. fNr tha ronl ha ha, llama okhoS,
In making them happy.
ST. JOINS CHURCH FEsrrvAL.-As
will be seen by reference to advertise
ment in another column to-day, tho
festival to be given by the ladies Of
Gold Hill In aid OF st. Johns Church
will take place at Miners Union Hall
next Wednesday and Thursday even
ings. The leading features Of the oc-
casion will DO IN Art Gallery, fancy,
floral and refreshment tables, straw
berries and cream, etc, but no lotteries
or other similar gambling arrange
ments such rs are usually so much
encouraged at church festivals and
fairs. Mrs. Stoddard and Miss Batter
man, of Virginia, will attend the Art
Gallery, adding materially to the at
fractions thereof. The various tables
will also be properly presided over by
agreeable ladies', and there will b.
music. dancing and other ~pleasurable
exercises appropriate to the occasion.
We hope to sec the meritorious efforts
Of the ladies we'll seconded. by a full
attendance ut the festival. The various
committees arc requested to meet at
the hall tomorrow ut 2 o'clock L. NJ,
In order to arrange the requisite deco
rations, tables, etc. All we'll disposed
gentlemen are invited to come and
assist.
Pliers OrERA HoUsE.-Saturday
afternoon there was n much larger
attendance than ever before known Mt
any of the Opera House matinees, not
only the dress circle but n large portion
of the parquette being crowded full OF
ladies and children to see Fritz"
Saturday evening and also last evening
the theatre was crowded. "Fritz"
Emmett certainly Is the greatest favor
tic in the theatrical line who has visited
this section for many a day. Every
body liked him, and he could doubtless
have continued playing to crowded
houses for n week or two longer, had
not his engagements called him away.
At the close OF the entertainment last
evening. being called before the cur
tain, he made a neat little speech, to
the effect that he had been advised not
to come to Virginia, rs no would not
be properly appreciated, but he did not
believe it and came. He felt we'll re-
warded for coming, and should always
think most kindly Of the friendly
people he had met here, and hoped
some day to come again. If no ever
does, he will meet with a hearty well
come.
A Fatal. MININa ACCIDENT.-John
Gill was accidentally killed In the
Yellow Jacket south shaft ut about 8
o'clock this afternoon. He was on the
cage, near the 9O0-foot station, when a
heavy block Of wood accidentally fell
out of the pump compartment OF the
shaft, from the 300-foot level, falling
600 feet. crashing through the stout
iron roof of the cage and striking the
unfortunate man with such force rs to
break his back. lie was brought out
rs o rs possible, and surgical assist
ance sem for, but he lived only q few
minutes, dying soon after being taken
to his cabin, near by. Mr.. Gill had
charge of the pumps of the mine, KEEP
ing them in order. lie was q very
excellent, trustworthy man, and had
been in the employ OF the Yellow
Jacket Company for some years past.
lie was about thirty-flve or forty years
Of age, and n native of England, where
he leaves a family Of four children.
AT TIE FoRr.-The My Festival
on Fort Homestead was well patron
lied yesterday by both Virginia and
Gold Hill people. There was plenty
to eat and drink, frst-rate music was
provided, and dancing In the big hall
was kept up till after midnight. The
festival Is still progressing to-day, rs
CAV and festive as ever. 1t closes to-
hight with a grand ball. Get your
partner and 90 along. There is more
fun for the money there than has been
known Of tor many a day.
Bro CRowp.-A crowd Of at lea I
fifty men was at Banner Brothers
splendid clothing store, corner of c
and Taylor streets, Virginia City, this
morning, examining their stock, which
they are selling ut shocking low prices.
No use in n man going "seedy when
fine clothes can DO bought so cheap as
ut Banner Brothers.
AssEssMENT.-An assessment Of 81
per share was levied by the Succor
mining company on Saturday last
See official notice in another column
Srr,u Blrus EVERY DAY. For rheumatism
In tina hanl cold on tlf lung