Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-07
ASHLAND HOUSE BALL.-We had no

ASHLAND HOUSE BALL.-We had no
time yesterday to make special men,
ton Of the grand opening ball or
house warming. at the new Ashland
House on the Divide, evening before
last. The spacious hall was we'll filled
with the most agreeable company we
have met for some time, including a
large delegation from Gold Hill as
well as from Virginia. The ladies
were all dressed very tastefully,
looked sweetly, the music was first
rate, and everything passed of as
finely as could be wished. The supper
was an especial feature. 1t was spread
in the hall Of knickerbocker Engine
Company, with seats for l40 persons.
There was n perfect affluence Of good
things, set out In the most tasteful
and artistic manner we I'VE saw, and
highly creditable to all concerned.
Everybody seemed bent on enjoying
themselves to the utmost, and succeed
ed admirably. Altogether the ball
was a perfect success in every respect,
and the new Ashland House may now
be considered perfectly .inaugurated.
Success to its gentlemanly proprietor
and landlord, Nj. Gray, and when he
next doth give a ball, may we be there
to participate.
FIRST WARD To-NIanT.-There will
be a grand rally of the Gold Hill First
Ward Grant and Wilson Club this
evening. at Miners Union Hall. Sem
ator J. W. Nye will address the meet
Ing. As the ladies all want to 60 and
hear the eloquent old Gray Eagle.
we are requested to state that
they will be welcome and good
seats will be provided for them. a
glee club will also be present and sing
songs appropriate to the occasion.
Everybody Is invited to come, enjoy
themselves. and be the more ready to
vote for Grant and Wilson.
LECTURE. The Rev. James Hegarty,
Of the diocese of Cork, Ireland. will
deliver a lecture at Piper's Opera
House Sunday evening, September 10,
Mt s o'clock, for the benefit Of the Cork
Cathedral. now in course of erection.
"OConnell's struggles for the Eman-
cipation of Ireland will be the sub
iect. Aid to such n meritorious object
by the Catholics of Virginia City and
all the friends of charity will be CRATE
fully acknowledged by the reverend
and eloquent father. Tickets are n
dollar, and can be procured ut the resi-
dence of Rev. Father Manogue.
PRIZE DIsrmBUTIoN.-Yesterday af-
srnoon the regular monthly distribu-
ton of prizes took place at st. Mary'.s
School, Virginia. Over so medals
were awarded, and among them two
handsome silver bricks, the gift Of MIR.
Keyes. The last named prizes were
awarded to Cora Lancaster and Agnes
Gleason.
RELIGIOUS SERvIcEs.-There will be
preaching at the NJ. E. Church to-mor-
row evening at ~ o'clock, BY the
pastor, Rev. V. Rishtmyer. Seats
free. All arc invited. Prayer meet.
Ing every Friday evening. There will
also be services at Silver City by Mr.:
Rightmyer, at 3 z. NJ. Sunday School
at . r. n.
For JUSTICE OF IL PEAcE.-Peter
Frost respectfully announces himself
as independent candidate for Justice OF
the Peace of the town Of Gold Hill,
subject to the decision of the people at
the coming election. Mr.. Frost Is
good man for the office, and Will NIL IL
satisfactorily If elected.
NOT TIE EUREKA MILI.-The. bright
light noticed in the direction OF Carson
river about midnight last night, was
not the Eureka mill as many people
supposed, but n couple OF cars loaded
with wood, standing OH the Silver CITY
switch Of the Virginia u rruckee Kali
road. Both were entirely consumed.
CuARrrABLE.-We see by the Enter
Of this morning that the Sisters
IF Charity, Virginia, return their ap-
preciative thanks to Mr.. VIM. Sharon
for the handsome donation of $500, re-
yesterday at the Asylum ; also
TO Miss Sharon for 800, received FROM
her a short time since.
SECOND WARD.-Col. T.. II. Taylor,
and Judge D. o. Addison addressed
the Gold Hill Second Ward Grant and
Wilson Club last evening. The felicl-
tous remarks and square sensible talk
Of both gentlemen were much applaud
ed BY the crowded and attentive audi
ence present.
CARSON RAcEs.-rhe races over the
Carson course are progressing to-day
In accordance with the programme.
Quite a number of horse men are In
attendance from this section.
THEATRICAL. - John Mcguire, the
actor, has engaged the Gold Hill
Theater for an entertainment some
time next week. Due notice will be
PMMANEs.-The Democratic and
Liberal Primaries are passing OIL
quietly this afternoon. No hostile In
dications rs yet.