Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-02

Ing advantage Of the fine weather, HE'D
themselves off yesterday morning to
American Flat to honor, by joyful fss-
t~ivities, the advent Of May. The num-
Der was large, and the spirits Of the
young lads and maidens was up to the
highest pitch, anticipating a glorious
time. They were not disappointed.
for the day was n Of the most enjoy
able the young ones have experienced
In a long time. The amusements COM
mencsd with q match game of base
ball between two picked mines, COM
manded by Captains L. Drlscoll and
NJ. E. Buckley ; the nine under tho
skillful management Of the latter Cap
tain carrying of the prize, and being
declared the champions. A junior
contest also created much excitement.
some excellent playing for youngsters
being made. In the running race.
Master Sullivan and Field carried of
the prizes, convincing the spectators
that the celebrated runner. Dserfoot,
would stand no show beside Of those
young Gold Killers. But the chief
amusement Was yet to come-the sack
races Many aspirants were found for
this interesting contest. Among those
most expert In this kind OF sport were
Masters Gallagher. Fox aud Sullivan,
each winning a prize. After strolling
around, viewing the tunnel, the wreck
of locomotive and cars, caused by the
previous days disaster, they wendell
their way homsward, we'll satisfied
with the days sport, and wishing that
May day came a little oftener than
once q year.
BILLIARD Observation-Disclosures
the attendance last night at the billiard
tournament was not as large as was
expected, there was q respectable
turnout Of admirers Of the game, the
fair sex being well represented. The
performances commenced at $50 with
a four-bail carom game OF 500 points,
three at u shot, between Msssrs. Orn-
dorff and McCleery, against kraker
and Robinson. The contest resulted
in favor Of the first named gentlemen
by q score of sol to 81. During the
game Mr.. McCleery made a splendid
run of 32l points, displaying such pre-
cision and judgment as to elicit uni
versal applause. After this game,
Messrs. kraker ami McCleary gave an
exhibition OF fancy shots, and per-
formed marvels to the uninitlated, but
which seemed perfectly easy to them
selves. The entertainment closed with
a four-ball carom game Of 50O points
between McCreery and Tony Kraker,
champion of the Pacific coast. result
ing la favor Of kraker. Both gentle
men were highly complimented for
their mastery manner Of execution
and remarkable precision displayed BY
them in making their shots. No doubt
we shall again be favored with another
entertainment by these gentlemen
when they can appear at q more
suspicious time.
The FIRE DEPARTMENT BALL-The
ball, for the benefit of the Virginia
Fire Department, took place last even
ing at Plper's Opera House. The hall
was decorated In = II becoming
the occasion, and reflected no little
credit on those whose duty 1t was to
gather together and arrange for dis
play the various emblems belonging to
the different companies Of the Depart
ment. Ingraham's band was on hand
and furnished the terpsiohoreans with
some very fine music. Quite a number
Of tickets were disposed OF that were
not represented, the general opinion
prevailing that on account OF Its being
a department affair the hall would
be densely crowded, and hence many
remained away who would otherwise
have attended. Although there was
not q crowded house. there were
enough present to keep up the dancing
until a late hour, and all seemed to
enjoy themselves immensely.
VIRGINIA DAsHAwAYs.-This associa.
ton met last night ut the Methodist
Church, in Virginia, when the consti-
tuition and bylaws Of the Society were
adopted and the following persons
elected officers: President, Robert ii.
TAYLOR; Vice President, Mrs. G. IL.
Baker; Treasurer, john Sproston ;
Secretary, d.. Virgil Gates. Quite al
accession was made to the member
ship, among the number several old
and we'll known citizens. The Dasha-
ways have public meetings every
Thursday evening, when important
topics OF public interest will be dis
cussed. and its doors are always open to
welcome the moderate and periodical
drinker to Its genial home circle. We
bid 1t God-speed In its noble and praise
worthy enterprise.
BURLEIaH DRILL.-One Of the most
powerful anxiliaries in facilitating tun-
neling enterprises, is the celebrated
Burleigh rock drill. These drills have
steel points, shaped like q letter y. In
lieu of diamonds and work upon the
PERCUSSION principle striking rapidly
and heavily. They penetrate the hard
est kind Of rock with marvellous rap
idty. Wherever these drills have been
used, they have given tho greatest sat-
isfsction. They will probably effect a
great revolution In mining enterprises
ss soon as they can be set to work OIL
the Comstock lode. Mr.. l.. G. Parke
Is the general agent for the Burleigh
drill company. See advertisement in
another column.
PpER's OpERAHoUsE.-Our theater
goers will bear in mind that the cele-
brated Rosedale Dramatic Company
are to give a grand matinee at Piper's
Opera House. tomorrow Saturday
afternoon. The company Is composed
of the fsvorite and talented Pixley
Sisters. MI. William Elliston. the great
| Enclish comedian. the young aud YER
satile actor, Mr. Robert Fulford. to-
gether with a number Of other ccleorl-
lies. The company will also appear
ar the Opera House on Saturday and
sunday evenings. and will undoubt-
edly draw crowded houses, Judging
from the f~lattering reception which has
been accorded them In other places.
The CONCERT To-NIeHT.-The finest
musical entertainment which has been
given in Virginia City, for many a day
takes place at Piper's Opera House,
this evening. on the occasion Of tcstt-
mopial benefit tended to Prof. Sauer.
The leading amateur and professional
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