Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-19

CANAL Boat PRoPELLER.-P. Rip
bingham, of Virginia, the we'll known
musician, Is not only a first-rate cornet
player, but also an ingenious mechanic
He has been for some time past en-
gagged in perfecting an invention Of
his own for propelllng canal boats BY
steam, without injury to the banks Of
canals. This IL a problem which has
puzzled the most scientific engineers
and mechanics thus far, and Mr.. Rip
pingham's invention certainly looks to
us very feasible, although we have just
a single objection to the principle In
yolved. AS the principle aforesaid Is
not as yet made public, we vii! not
state u objection. Another thing.
we are no canal-boat sharp and don't
care to show our ignorance too much.
Rippingham certainly has our best
wishes for the success of his new in
vention. The Enterprise says Of 1t
"This is by far the most important Of
our Washoe inventions, and Is most
ingenious piece OF machinery. and the
workmanship displayed could not be
surpassed In the United States. We
feel confident that this Is the invention
which will obtain the prize Of 500, 900
offered for a means of ~propelling canal
boats without injuring the canal banks.
1t Is necessary that the model be In
Washington by the first Of May next,
and we believe 1t is the Intention OF
Mr.. Rippingham to 60 in person to the
Capital with his invention.
PPER's OPERA HoUsE-EXTRA Coon
ENTERTAINMENT - New ATTRACTION.
Owing to the grand st. Patrick's Ball
at the Opera House last night, no per.
Torrance was given by the minstrel
troupe, but this evening they will give
an extra good one to make amends for
the disappointment. A splendid bill
Is offered, including new features, new
songs, new acts, and any amount
of choice novelties. They pro-
pose giving the audience their
full moneys worth and more too.
AS to that matter, just to see Carlora
In his Dutch character songs and
dances is alone worth the price Of ad-
mission. This evening, Miss Maggie
knight, a wonderful juvenile perform
er, will make her first appearance and
the house will doubtless be crowded.
Miss Knight Is but II years Of age and
Is already the brightest star in the
variety business.
FUNERAL OF G.. w. MELzNER.-
Official notice is given in our adver-
Using columns to-day, to the officers
and members Of Piute Encampment.
No. 3, |. o. o. F., to meet at their
hall tomorrow, at l o'clock r. NJ, to
attend the funeral Of their late Patri-
arch, G. w. Melzner. Members Of sis
ter encampments cordially invited to
attend.
MORE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS
II. NJ. Yerington, Superintendent OF
the Virginia and Truckee Railroad,
has put on q caboose car for the accom-
mediation Of passengers desiring to
take the noon train from Virginia to
Carson. This cal will be run regularly
each noon hereafter.
LADIES' MITE DIssoLUTIoN.-We arc
requested to state that a meeting Of the
members of the Gold Hill Ladies' Mite
Society will be held at the residence Of
Judge Robinson, Thursday evening,
for the purpose of closing the business
of the Society and dissolying the Inst
tuition.
YouSG LADIES SocIAL.-The Young
Ladies Social Society will give another
of their popular terpslchorean parties
on Thursday evening next at Liberty
Engine Hall, Gold Hill. Music by the
National Guard band. Admission only
one dollar. See advertisement.