Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-09-10
PpRp's OrERA IIousE.-rhe

PIPER'S OPERA IlOUsE.-lhe IRA
matte entertainment given ut Piper's
Opera House last night. was n success,
both as regards attendance and excel
lence of performance. The play en-
titled the "Cross OF Cold" was en-
acted In a very credi:able manner.
Miss Carrie Clark personated the char
ter Of Mannette splendidly, and was
an universal favorite with the au-
dience. Mrs. Ross appeared to great
advantage In the character OF Theresa.
the fair Maid OF Croi.sey. K. ii.
Taylor covered himself with glory rs
Sergeant Austerlitz. His make up,
nevertheless, might have been I'M
proved upon. VIII. Robinson and Ms.
Gregory acquitted themselves In their
usual excellent style, In the characters
of Walter Berier and Francis. During
the interlude George Weston favored
the audience with a song. II was
heartily encored. The entertainment
concluded with the amusing farce OF
"Kill or Cure" in the presentation OF
which Mrs. w. III. Robinson perform
ed her part admirably. The perform
ancc rs u whole gave great satisfaction.
EVENING ScuooL.--Wc are informed
that several adults residing IN Gold
Hill are DESTROYS Of attending an
evening school at which Instruction
might be given in penmanship, book
keeping and arithmetic. Such a school,
properly conducted. under the man
agement of an experienced teacher,
would without doubt prove OF great
service to the young men In our com-
munity In aflording them an oppor-
tunity to spend their leisure time
profitably. For the purpose OF Sc
curing cooperation In the matter. we
invite any who may be Interested In
the project to leave their names at this
Office. II n sufficient number signify
their desire to have n school opened.
wa will do what lies in our power to
assist in securing q room II u capa-
BILE instructor. We understand that
Professor Metcalf, an accomplished
teacher Of penmanship, contemplstes
opening an evening school In Virginia
City.
TowN JAIL.-This morning we WIS.,
tied the S:ation-house, and found it
empty. swept and garnished. We were
acreeably surprised on noticing the
general air Of cleanliness which pei
yaded the establishment. Town Mar
shall Kelly seems to take pride l n
keeping his hotel In the best possible
condition. Every week the cells have
to undergo u general publication, in-
GLIDING the scrubbing OF floors ana the
like. No bedbuss are allowed about
the premises.
GRAND ESrERTMSMEST.-To-niShp
our readers will bear in mind, n grand
literary, musical and terpsechorean
entertainment takes place st Miners
Union Hall, Gold Hill, Oh which oc-
.x,ion Master Ellie Brown. the cele-
brsted ..infant orator." will max his
frat a~ppenrance. Professors Fischer
and Berliner. Mrs. Patrick and Mrs.
Brown, will DO present and favor the
audience with some choice music. lie
entertainment will conclude with a
grand social ball. Price OF admission
70 the combined entertainment, LOO.
.AGooD SnowING.-We are inform
ed that the assessment roll OF taxable
property in Storey county for the
presen. fiscal year, will show an ex-
ce,,. over last year, Of about $3.50, 600.
The total valuation OF property. e
and personal in the county Tor the
wear 1873, amounts to S+,59o,63S. Inc
tax on the same for school purposes
will bring into the educational iuhd
the sum Of $s2a,IIs.
Foor RAcE-An exciting foot race
for a purse of $500 a side took place
on the Divide yesterday afternoon be-
tween Gilpin and Housh, distance 100
yards. 1t was agreed that Gilpih
should stand with his back to the score
and allow Hough 80 feet the start.
The race, which was very closely con-
tested, was won by Hough.
DrMINUrrvE HEN's Eao.-Michael
vollmers, one Of the preprietors Of the
william Tell House, In Virginia City.
has 4 hen who prides herself In laying
small sized eggs. A day or two ago
sbe laid All egg one size smaller than a
robins egg. VOllmers regards MS
fsathered biped as an unfortunate spec
uistion, aud Is anxious to sell her.