Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-11-28
FoRT Ellis IrEMs.

Dear Courier:
We regret that il becomes our duty Till
week 60 inform you of the departure from,tli
fost-for his home III the Eas.--of our slea
Friend and genial comrade, Mr.. TIos. CouI
sion. The circumstance of his depariur,
rom oiarinid>t not only occasions the loss o
an agreeable companion and a perfect gentle
man, but sisos entails upon US the loss of :
splendid actor. For a long time Mr.. Coul
ston had been connected with the Theatre
ana as .'iiist-waIkisx ssnt, !" rom was hari
g oeat. LIE takes with him the best wishe.
ol all who know him. for Tom never had ar
ehemyl. All we can say is, Tom. old pard
/ farewell and may yen ever meet with sue.
cess On the grest stage OF life until summoned
Dy the Immortal Prompter to a final ehearsal
~ the eternal green room above.
Inc last performance Mt the Theatre passed
on very finely. The inclemency Of the
weather, however, prevented many, tina,
would otherwise have done So from attend
| lng, put Notwithstanding the limited attend
ance. the bill presented was remarkably well
carried out. It consisted of the beautiful
drama in one act entitled, zone Touch OF
Nature with an olio of songs, dances and
banjo eccentrici j; the latter by Mr.. Thos.
Harrington, who Is fast becoming 4 fayorite
u Theatre-goers. The performance wound
| up Witii the roaring farce OF BOX and Cox !,
IN the drama Mr.. Joseph Mason, Nj. j.. Stu
art and Mr.. G. D. Richmond made good hit
~ Tie scene where the young lady says, my
Father" In Box and Cox Mr.. j. WASH
burn and Mr.. Stuart kept the audience in a
continual roar with their excalmations-
"Goodness Gracious!'' Gracious &c odn.ss. !,
Stuart says that himself and Flanagan
wound up the EVENT. g's entertainment about
O'Clock a. M. next day by singing the Dox-
elogy twice.
We came very near being visited by a seri-
Gus conflagration this noon. About ten min
ntcs past twelve o'clock fire was discovered
In the west end OF the blacksmith shop when
is situated in the rear OF the cavalry stables.
Almost Immediately upon the alarm being
given the whole fire department g OF Bab-
cocks Fire rxtinguishers) were npon the
ground, but teo late to save the building.
The saddlers' shop adjoining was only res
cued from the devouring element by the
strenuous Efforts of officers and men. 1t is
not known exactly how the fire originated,
but it is supposed to have caught from sparks
flying out of the forge. Loss unknown.
GAS"
"The ''gas company mentioned last week
is failure, a total wreck In fact. We inter-
viewed Hail. according to promise. and
he stated that for lack Of coal the project fell
to the ground. So the company-lllat was to
be-took a'starr''-y night for ramblc. to
talk matters over and see if they could not
invent seme means for Illuminating the Gar
risnn the coming winter.
coon Tzap.AEs.
Lincoln lodge, No 40. I. O. of G. T., at
this Post is rapidly increasing In numbers,
rs IS also Parker Degree Temple. The Lodge
now numbers about SO members in good
standing. This week they are refitting their
Hall which was last week plastered and white
washed. The 'sChrysiaI Fountain il weekly
manuscript journal published in the Lodge
to be read during Good of the Order, is u
spicy affair. 1t contains editorials. by its ed
itorial corps, and letters from correspondents.
witticisms. advertisements. g., and is edited
by tour of the Brothees. The following is a
pr tty fair sp,lcimen of the advertisements
Harrington Sc Nasl,burn Tonsorial Rszaar,
No. Al. Literary Row. Fort Ellis. M. r.,
Office hours from a. m. until Ii p. M.
Sundays and the 4th OF July excepted.
Brothers, if you want shave as good as
! barrier ever gave.
Just step into our saloon, at early morn or
busy noon.
Our shop is neat, our towels clean, our scis-
sprs sharp, our razors keen,
Besides, we have as steady hands, as any artists
in tue land.
Our soap is scented very nice, and we care
nothing for the price.
Our agent always sends the best, to us since
we have been out west.
Our bay rum is pure and clear. We get it
from the river here.
The ssoiln we use, we struck ourselves, we
IiWdgS hGCP SOHiC vi tuC shCiNGes
We don't shave for money, no! We merely
do it just to show
That we are artists in every scnsel We never
did care for expense.
temperance men just call around, and in our
office will be found
A razor that will raise your hair. and NOW
your beard iown-why do you stare?
Our celebrated Zoo-zoo.didn't, ever hurt any
bodys hair.
Bat OH tho contrary is warranted to cause a
beautiful and luxurlaEt crop OF Blonde or
Brunette tresses TO grow on the baldest-
headed kind of head in from one to five
enlstments.
We will endeavor to send You some clip
pings from the "Chrystal Fountain from
time to time. will now close, remaining as
ever, Yours, &C., M,
PEHsosAL.--W We had call during the
week from our old Virginia City friends,
Meesrs. Bowers and Fay Harrington,