Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-19
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i,irEa'so OPERA fforsE.-shiel Barry,
the great Irish comedian, made his
frst appearance at the Opera House
last night. Although suffering from a
severe indisposition. MI. Barry decld-
ed to 60 through with the evening per-
Torrance rather than disappolnt the
audience. The distinguished comedian
met with a most gratifying reception
the Opera House being filled to Its ut
most capacity. Many were obliged to
leave the theatre, as there were neither
vacant seats or standing room: The
opening piece was the beautiful comic
and emotional drama entitled "Devo-
ton" Mr.. Barry taking the character
Of Dermod, an old servant. hla rem
dition Of the same kept the audience
In one constant uproar OF laughter.
He Is possessed of remarkable versatile
ity, scarcely any Of the audience re-
cocnizing him when he turned up
again as Lanty O'Brien In the Irish
drama entitled Faugh-a-6allagh."
In this play also he achieved a grand
success, causing the audience to In
dulge in uproarious applause every
time he appeared upon the stage. Inc
play was full Of startling scenes ana
g~rotssaue situations, Lanty O'Brien
figuring prominently in all OF them
being constantly In readiness to
FIGHT the Britishers with shillalah or
blunderbuss, while charging at the
head Of a squad OF tatterdemalions.
Mr.. Barry was ably supported and the
entire performance passed OIL 70 the
great satisfaction of all present. IL
will be repeated tonight, and every.
body who Is troubled with d "oiues'
or upon whom care weighs heavily
should by all mean attend. To-mor.
row Crhursday) evening the play OF
"Arrah-Na.Pogue" will be produced,
Mr.. Barry taking the character OF MI
chael Feeney.
wuAr's THE NEws?-We have tried
hard to answer this universal and oft
repeated question and furnish u
readers with something delectable, but
have met with but Indifferent success
to-day. Somehow or other nothing
seems to "turn up" There has been
no change in the weather and no busi-
ness has been transacted In the Police
Court, u people being bent upon
maintaining quiet and orderly de-
pertinent. We have no nativities,
marriages or deaths to record. no run
Always, break downs or dog fights to
chronicle. Members Of the medical
profession fluid business extremely
dull. aud In fact everything Is some
what monotonous to-day, and a change
Of most any kind would be refreshing.
RAILROAD MATrERs.-The new steel
rails. In use on the Gold Hill Division
Of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad,
arc a great Improvement over the old
iron ones. There Is less jar in passing
over them and OH the short curves the
wcar and tear of the rails are much
less than on those heretofore in use.
Now that the track has been moved
several feet away from the platform Of
the Gold Hill Depot, 1t Is to be hoped
that the company will ere long build
an extension to the same.
The Gnosr SENsNTroN.-The pro-
prietor Of the Central Saloon. Lower
Gold Hill, says, in reference to Dan
DeQuille's ghost story, that the sha-
king of the doors of the saloon was
| probably o%ccasioned by the wind or by
a slight earthquake shock. He adds
that the parties who were present at
the time had been drinking rather
freely, and consequently were In a
condition to eXalt a common or ordi-
nary occurrence into the realm OF the
supernatural.
ADJUSTMENTS. Our surroundings,
consisting of mountains and deserts,
are not particularly pleasing. Our
people, constantly engaged In the
business of money making, forget
that they are entitled to any recreation.
n they desire 10 have at least one
evenings enjoyment while passing
through this vale of tears. let them 60
aud see Shiel Barry at the Opera House
tonight.
New TANKs.-Mr. E. NJ. Chaplin,
Superintendent Of the Petaluma mill,
1, having two new tanks constructed
on the hillside a short distance east Of
the mill. Each Of the tanks will be
40 feet long, IL feet wide and 10 feet
deep, their united capacity being
about 6s, 900 gallons.
NEW MoRrARs.-Five new mortars,
Of an improved pattern, weighing
$500 pounds each, have been received
at the Rhode Island. mill, the same
having been cast at the Gold Hill foun-
dry. They will shortly be put in
working operation.
rnKrsIcuoREAN.-The tenth annual
ball of Eagle Engine Company No. 3,
will take place at National Guard
Hall Todd Fellows Building). Vir-
ginia City. Thursday evening, Decem'
Der II.
TAxEs.-About $ll5, 900 have already
been paid into the County Treasury oil
Storey county, on account OF State
and County taxes. The delinquent
list will not exceed 5000.
WATER COMPANY AFFAIRS. Line
line projected for the water companyf
pipes, along Petaluma street, to-day
was black with men engaged In dig
cling the new ditch.
ASSESSMENT LEvlED.-The Sapphire
Silver Mining Company have levied
an assessment of % cents per SHARE
See official notice In another column.
TRACK IMrRovENESrs.-The Crown
Point and Belcher Mining Companies
are having their waste o track
righted up in good shape.
TnE weather still continues remark
ably pleasant. At noon to-day the
thermometer indicated a temperature
Of 81 degrees in the shade.
PEsoNAL.-Constable Tom HarEir
who Is at present In San Francisco, II
expected home In q few days.
PERSONAL. = Rev. A. n. Fisher
Superintendent Of Public instruction
wa, In town last evening.