Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-29
tlaces Of Public Amusement.

anu u circus was never
known to perform in the town. There
Is not even an amateur dramatic
society, although there must be talep.
IN that line slumbering with some of
the individuals that compose our
mixed population. An organization
OF TINS Kind could not only be made
interesting and editying to its mem.
oers, Out also to the public, and To
yielu, perhaps, by public entertain.
Lients, a little pecuhiary profit to the
society. But the great trouble ex.
perlenced in getting these things i'm
niotlon IS found to be in a lack of
similarity of thought and purpose
among the individuals of society.
particularly where so many are Oniy
transient, as in sections of country
IKE tins. We have now a very com
modious building i'm which dramatic
or musical performances could be
gwen, and no doubt at a less rent fee
to home talent than to the same com
ing from abroad. 1t is Il pleasant way
10 spend an evening, for a party of
young gentlemen to assemble at a
room secured for the purpose, and
practice some of the leading pieces
III dramatic literature and it is made
all the more So by the presence of
ladies as participants.
We have no doubt that the younp
men OF the town will form them
selves into Il society for the purpose
alluded 10 above Immediately upon
reading the foregoing but We would
suggest that action he not too sudden
and enthusiastic. Good things are
some times spoiled in that wav. In
the me .ntiine, and until the ameteurs
get so far along as to give q public eX-
hilton, we are saved from utter stoi-
clsm in the matter by the fortunate
presence of three well conducted
HURDY HOUSES.
Persons residing east of the Rocky
Mountains may not be informed in
regard to the true meaning of the adj
.@iective "hurdy." as used in this sense.
We might attempt to enlighten them
10y a proliX description of a hurdy, as
thai important element in western So
cietv is known to the pioneer. but
ack of space will not permit it; suffice
1t to say, however, that if there were
nothing more II ,rmful i'm the world
than hurdles, the millennium might be
looked for within a few weeks. But
It is the subj ct of hurdy houses in
Eureka and their worth as Il place of
resort, i'm the absence of any other
public amusement, that engages
our pen Just now. Some may be so
very limited in their vision as to de-
precate u subject, and wonder why
we did not choose II that Savors of
higher morals; but it is difficult to
write upon a theme of which one has
but 4 limited understanding: such an
attempt is generally a failure. Close
proximity OF residence to one of these
institutions gives us a fair idea OF its
grand object and the modes OF attain
ing it..
The hurdy houses of Eureka are all
first-:lass establishments of the kind,
Buel street, below Bateman, and in a
position of easy access from the main
thoroughtare. The first as you de-
scend Buel street issDan. MOrgan'S,
on the right hand side of the street.
This is the first perhaps in import
ance, as well, and the patrons are
sometimes among the g%enteelest of
young men. Eight young ladies are
in attendance. to smile upon the gen
teel young men, the consideration OF
which is IA treat at the bar. The best
of music is provided for those who
dance on desire to learn, and there is
no such thing as being refused by q
young laiy-provided the party
soliciting her companiOnship in a
dance he sufficiently sober to- MAIN
tain an upright position and nave
four bits. This is II feature that Is at
once attractive; and it recommends
the system to bashful young men
who are not Injured to standing the
pangS of "a refusal. A piano, violin
and cornet are the instruments that
produce the Intoxicating strains Tor
by educated hands. Mr.. Hayden is
tile polite and efficient floor manager.
The stranger i'm coming to Eureka
cannot but be impressed with the M
pOrtance to the town and the conf
~pleleness In all its appointments of
this dance house.
Next in order. as the seeker for
pleasure passes down this delightful
portion Of Buel street, is the Diana.
The GOODIES of chastity. from whom
this house is named, presides here
every night over six of her daugh-
tsrs. They are good-looking, and will
dance with a gentleman upon the
same consideration as those spoken
OF above. The tiresOme lnslpldlty OF
ball room introductions is entirely
abolished and it is expected hat
soon all dancing parties Will follow
the rule which this society has shown
itself in advance of the rest by adopt,
ing. Alike, good music is furnished
heie by a corps of competent play
ers, and the house ran be econ
mended to all modest lovers OF the
fantastic.
Just below the Diana is another we'll
conducted place of the same s"It.
with "a goodly number. OF charming
dainsels of TeutOnic origin. IL IS an
acquisition to this portion OF the Town
that it is best appreciated by residents
in the vicinity. 1t is the only thihS
in lie that Il large number Df Goa
burners seem really to be interested
in besides the manufacture OF coal.
1t also furnishes a harmless relaAa-
ton from the ennui of study tor Young
bows. These institutions should De
fostered by the support Of all lioerai
citizens and Jealous Christians; uut
the Latter class have an antipathy
to dancing, particularly when II Is
carried on nightly. 1t beats all what
notions some people have.