Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-09-14
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splendid beauty. II Is difficult to par
ticularizs where all did we'll. Miss
frankie Eta, the champion clog dancer.
was exceedingly entertaining. The
young lady received sneors upon encore.
until finally she was forced to retire from
the stage from shser exhaustion. Master
Runnells covered himself with fresh
laurels in his inimitable Dutch somical-
tiles. He. tso. had trouble to get away
from the audience, being called back
upon the stage no less than four times.
The Transformation scene was again pre-
ssntsd in all its glory. the orchestra
meanwhile diseoursing music in keeping
with the occasion. Our readers will be
pleased to learn that the BLACK Crook"
exhibition will be given again this even
ing.
PRoYEssoR DEMONS LECTURE. "A
very largo audience convened at National
Guard Hall last evening TO hear Pro-
lessor Denton discourse upon ''The HUI
man Period and Present Geogical
Change" The lecture must be regarded
as the Professors best effort. The
audience were held in wrapt attention
from commencement TO close. The
lecturer in concluding alluded briefly 10
doctrinals tensts, and expressed . strong
disbelief in the doctrine OF He'll, remark
ing that bad people were not altogether
bad anymore than r good people
altogether good. He was OF the opinion
that every human being. hewsver. de-
based had some rsdeeming qualities
which allied him to his Maker, and that
eventually he would become purified
from dross and fitted for companionship
with the angelic host on the other side.
The Professor purposes delivering a
second series Of lectures, at National
Guard Hall. commencing on Wednesday
evening next.
HrNESEAL.-Last evening, Mr.. John
A. Mahanny Of the typographical fraisr-
nifty Of Virginia City, and Miss Ada In
cell Of San Francisco. we're united in the
holy bonds Of vsdlock. The Ceremony
took place at Mr.. Browns residence on
North b street, Virginia, Rev. Mr.. Nc
Grath officiating. Mahanny passed
through the trying ordeal with common
liable courage. At 10 minutes to : he
shook hands with his bachelor acquaint-
ancss, and q few moments Afterwards
being asked IL he was ready, he respond
ed that he was. whsrsupon the fatal
moose was adjusted and he was launched
Internationally. A large number OF
friends were present on the joyous occa-
sion and numerous toasts were drank to
John and his fair bride.
FoR County ASsESsoR.-John F. Nc
Donnsll Of Gold Hill, in a card which
will be found in another column, an
nounes himself a. a candidate for the
office OF County Assessor OF Storey
county. subject to the decision OF the
Union Republican County Convention.
MI. Mcdonnell has resided in our midst
a long time, and is universally esteemed
rs a young man OF the strictest integ-
ritz and uprightnsss. In whatever ca
pacity he has been called TO act, he has
at all times discharged his duties faith
fully and conscisntiously. He il well
qualified for the position he aspirss to.
aud in the invent Of his election will
satisfy the expectations Of his numerous
friend, throughout the county.
FIREMES's BLLL.-ws learn that yell
low Jacket Engine Company No. 2. OF
Gold Hill. has decided upon giving a ball
about the last Of October. The com-
pany has become involved in debt to q
considerable extent, on account OF er-
penses incurred in repairs OF their new
steamer and other unavoidable s1psndi-
lures, and expect by this means to raise
sufficient funds TO clear themselves.
The elective officers OF the Company
have bs.n fully empowered to make the
necessary arrangements. and we have no
doubt that the ball will prove u grand
success in every respect. Full particu-
lars as to time. and place, lists OF CON-
mittse. etc, will be given in the NEws
OF Wednesday.
FuSERlLs.-Three funerals were held
in Virginia City yesterday, the first be-
ing that OF Mr.. Gum, late night fore
man at the Justice mine; the second,
which was largely attended by the mem
ssrs Of the Virginia Fire Department
and other civic associations. was that OF
Samuel J. wilcoxsn; the third, and last
funeral. was Mr.. O'Grady's. The pro.
cessions followed each other in rapid
succession, one funeral cortege not
having time 10 leave the cemetery before
the arrival Of another.
YELLOW JAcKir IMPRovENrSr.-EI.
tensive improvements are being made at
the Yellow Jacket hoising-vorks. The
new callows frame. forty feet in height,
has already been completed. The main
addition extending southwark from the
shaft has bsen entirely rebuilt. Its
width is SO fset-height 80. The entire
works will he rs-roofed. The repairs
upon the building will be completed
next week.
GRAND CoScERr.-Lovsrs Of good mu-
sic will do well to be present at the
grand organ concerts. to DO given at st.
Paul's Church. Virginia City. on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings. Mr..
Harry Hunt, Of San Francisco, will OFF,
ciats as organist. The best vocal talent
in that city has bssn engaged for the oc-
casion. Our old-tims friend, Joe Ma
guire. will DO present at the christening
OF the organ.
Coon MAS.-As will be seen by refer
snce to = little item under the head OF
Births" it will be seen that Frank
Cooley. so well and fsvorably known
among the good citizens of Virginia
City, il the happy father OF a new arm
val. Frank is not disappointed. Had
the name selected. and 1t fitted all right.
THlxKs.-Mr. John A. Mahanny in
rsnouneing a life OF celibacy did not for
GET his bachelor friends in the NEWS
office to whom came n liberal supply OF
Refreshments. That himself and
wife may Give long and prosper" is
the sincere wish Of all the attaches OF
this office.
SUCCESSFUL ExrERNESr.-The young
trout which were placed in the Water
Company's reservoir, near the dollhouse
ON the Ophir grade, last Spring, are