Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-26
SPLENDID SrREAM.-We noticed this

SPLENDID SrREAM.-We noticed this
morning a short trial Of the new and
efficient fire extlnguishing arrange
ment at the Inperial-Empire hosting
works. 1t consists of a string Of first
class carbolized hose, sufficient to ex-
tend to any part Of the works or
grounds, from the large water tank on
the hillside, at the rear Of the building.
They put a foot and n quarter. or an
inch aud q quarter nozzle into the pipe
this forenoon. and threw a magniti-
cient stream clear over the building in
all directions. After selng that stream
we consider those works safe from fire.
About n week ago we made mention OF
a similar stream IRON that same squirt
ing apparatus, squelching q very prom
islng fire, commenced in The roof OF a
dwelling near by.
AMusEMENTs.-Thosc Of our readers
who wish to enjoy Thanksgiving Eve
should by all means he present at the
theatre tonight and see the beautiful
and accomplished Miss May Howard
In Boucicault's celebrated comedy Of
London Assurance" A splendid
programme Is announced for to.mor-
row evening. which will be found in
our advertising columns.
School VACATION. - We are in
formed that owing to the proclama-
ton of President Grant and Governor
Bradley, requesting that Thursday
Tomorrow be observed as a day OF
thanksgiving and prayer. the public
schools will be closed until Monday
next.
THANKSGIVING DrNSEn.-To-morrow
being Thanksgiving Day, Mr.. J. W.
Noyes. the popular proprietor OF the
Maynard Restaurant, Gold Hill. pro-
poses to treat his guests to a splendid
turkey and antelope dinner, which
will be ready at $3.50 p. NJ.
EDUcATIoSAL.-At u meeting OF the
Board Of School Trustees of the Vir-
einia City District, held last evening,
the following teachers were elected
for the primary department OF the
new School. viz: Miss Lille Triplett
and Miss Ida Bartlett.
The ScHooI. FUNp.-Deputy County
Treasurer Edwards reports $4,000 be-
longing to the School Fund OF Storey
county, apportioned as follows: Viz
ginia District $+,05a 20; Gold Hill,
$l,I5 so.
BuILDING IMPRovEMENTs.-The new
office OF the Savage Mining Company
In Virginia City, is earthquake proof
and when completed will be one OF
the finest structures Of the kind In the
state.
EVENING ScuooL.-Ne are pleased
to learn that the evening school organ
lied some time since by Prof. Crom-
we'll Is la 3 very prosperous condition.
Nearly forty pupils are In attendance.
REsr AND REcREArIoN.-Owing to
the fact that tomorrow has been
named as a day Of thanksgiving and
prayer. no paper will be issued from
this office on that day.
DIVINE SrRvIcE.-'rhere Will be d.
vine service tomorrow in st. Johns
Church. Gold Hill, at II o'clock A. NJ.
Bishop Whitaker will otticiste. All
are cordially invited.
A THRsE-LEaaEp CORA Portu-
CUES man, residing In Gold Hill. Is the
owner Of n three-lesged goat: Wheth-
er said goat ever had more than three
legs we know not.
WILL BE CLosED.-Patrons d the l,
O. o. F. Library, at Virginia. VIII
take notice that the Library will be
closed on tomorrow, Thanksgiving
Day.
The Bslcher Mining Company are
building n Mansard roof over thelr
large ore dump, situated alongside OF
the railroad track In Lower Colo HILL
The weather to-day has been de-
liehtfully pleasant. At noon the ther.
mometer indicated q temperature Oh
$50 In the shade.
PEpsoSAL.-we learn that Edward
Niles OF Gold Hill, will be a candidate
for the vacant cadetshlp at West FONT.
HE Lady Washington Mining Com
many have resumed the sinking OF their
new shaft.
SENATOR JONES did not arrive at
Carson yesterday, as was anticipated.