Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-29

presentation yesterday aieot-
noon at the Crown Point works, was,
to the lateness Of the hour, nee
essarily very much condensed. Not
time for a full report, we mere
ly made meutlon Of the principal
and characters. A goodly share
Of the credit due for the very clever
management Of the whole affair be-
longs to Sandy McMartin, head black
smith Of the works, who was deputized
by the balance Of the Committee OF
Arrangements to lead off In the man
agsment. Sandy looked happy, aud
did the honors handsomely, acting az
a sort OF chairman OF the meeting.
Says he, by way OF Introduction, IL
suppose YOU all know what we are as
sembled here for. 1t Is to present to
Mr.. Kellogg. the retiring foreman Of
this mine, with a valuable token OF our
esteem and appreciation. But there
are others here to do the talking" His
remarks were brief and to the point,
like General Grants speeches. and
having introduced the presentation or
ator, Pixley, and started thugs right,
the exercises ran themselves In accord
ance with our report.
Pliers OPERA HOUSE. - Notwith-
standing the unfavorable state Of the
weather, there was a fair attendance at
the Opera House last night. The play
entitled "Woman's Wrongs" was en-
acted In a most excellent manner, Miss
May Howard appearing to great adj
vantage in the character OF Mary
Leigh. Superadded to her personal
charms, the young lady just named
possesses a magnificent voice. Last
night she won universal admiration
from her delighted auditory. Asplen.
did programme ('@Oliver rwist'> and
powerful cast is announced for to-
night. Twenty different artists are
named on the bill for this evening.
'.Oliver Twist" will undoubtedly draw
a crowded house.
DONE Ir.-An elegant and signiti-
cant sort OF billet-doux arrangement
enclosing two cards tied together with
white satin ribbon. received by us just
before going to press this afternoon,
tells us that James E. Parker, one
Of the editors and proprietors of
the Inyo Independent, has just
got married. The fancy type on the
rather bothers US, but we make out the
lady's name to be Maruca Quintana
warnes. Our heartiest congratula-
tions. Bless you my children!
METEoRoLoGIcAL.-The violent wind
storm Of last evening was succeeded
by q splendid shower Of rain. At an
early hour this morning the patter OF
the rain could be heard on the roofs Of
buildings. forming the sweetest kind
of a lullaby, and causing nearly every
body, who could afford the time, to
take a fresh nap. At z o'clock, this
morning, we were treated to snow aud
rain intermingled. During the greater
part OF the day the sun has been shin
ing brightly while the atmosphere has
been as mild and balmy as on a May
day.
ROLL OF HoNoR.-The following arc
the names Of those in the Gold Hill
Grammar School, whose standing for
the month Of November. was above
90: A Ciass-John Mcdonnell, aS;
Kate Mcdonnell, 81 Loulu Castor.
90; Gertie Flanagan, 90; Emily
Nicoll, 81. b Class-katie Connelly,
"a; Willie Randall. %; Arthur Nc
Durmot, 81. G Class-Clara Smith,
%; Margery Fraser, %; John Hol-
stead. 90; Beamette Winterbaur, 81 ;
Lee CASTOR, 81.
GRAND BALL.-On the evening OF
January 9th a grand ball will be given
at Miners Union Hall, Gold Hill, I'M
der the auspices Of Division No. 2.
Ancient Order Of Hibernians The
ball is given for the benefit Of st. Pat
rick's Church. Gold Hill. Good music
will be provided for the occasion, and
all necessary preparations will be made
for the comfort and enjoyment OF the
guests. For particulars, see advertise.
ment, under head OF New To-Day
WATER COMPANY AFFAIRS. - The
Water Company's new reservoir, near
the dollhouse. on the Ophir grade,
will be completed in about twelve
DAYS. Its capacity will be 6,5OO. 600
gallons. The company are erecting,
close by the reservoir, an ice-house 50
feet long, so feet wide and 20 feet
high. Their flume, for a distance OF
fifteen miles, has been covered with
earth so as to protect 1t from frost.
GOLD HILL MINERS UNION BALL.
Extensive preparations are being made
to have q glorious time on the occasion
Of the Gold Hill Miners Union ball,
which takes place oil the night Of De-
cember Sth. The numerous ladies
who expect to attend are already dis.
cussing the dress question. The ball
will be beautifully decorated for the
occasion. and excellent music will be
In attendance.
AN ExcEILENT APPoINTMENT.-H.
Balch has been appointed foreman OF
the Crown Point mine, rice Kellogg,
resigned. Mr.. Balch is a very clever
gentleman, and al experienced miner
aud will fill the position to the salts.
faction of all parties concerned. MIR.
ID. Peudegast 1st Assistant Foreman
has also had extensive experience In
mining affairs.
JUSTICE WRrGHT's CoURT.-The par
ties who were concerned in tho fracas
which occurred at tho Woodville mine
several days ago. had their trial In
Justice Wright's Court yesterday after
noon. The evidence adduced was not
sufficient to warrant their conviction,
and accordingly they were discharged.
PAcIrIc COAST PIoNEERs.-Members
Of this Society are requested to meet
at Pioneer Hall, on b street, Virginia
City, to. morrow Sunday AZ l o'clock
sharp, for the purpose OF attending the
funeral Of Adolphus Gottiker. See Of
fetal notice elsewhere.
TuASxs.-rhe COMMITTEE Of Arrange
meuts at the presentation yesterday
desire to tender thanks to the WASH
ipyton Guard Band for the delightful
music furnished by them, and which
greatly enhanced the pleasure incident
to the occasion.
PLEADED GULTY.-Young Triplett