Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-12-24

No PAPrR.-In order to give the staff
of the REoonD an opportunity to enjoy
the festivities of Christmas no paper will
b issued on Saturday the 26th inst.
ALL SAYe.--We are glad to be able to
announce positively the entire safety Of
the Casters family. By a letter ad-
dressed to Mr.. Gaudin, Of the firm OF
Thompson 4 Gaudin Of this town, and
written by Mr.. Castera, we learn that he
and his family arrived safely at San Bar
nsrdino, his destination, on the 18th
inst, himself and family being in good
health and spirits. Il affords us much
pleasure to be able to dissipate the terri.
bic doubts that were felt as to the safety
of Mr.. Casters and his family.
CHnrsrMAs Evs.-The night before
Christmas, season Of joy and gladness,
yet Of devout thankfulness for the great
est Of all mercies, the means Of salvation
through, the birth Of the Saviour Of man
kind. Il 10 the invarisble custom Of the
Catholic Church to celebrate the very
commencement Of Christmas Day by
high mass celebrated with all the solemn
ity possible. The services commence at
midnight and are always imposing from
their splendor and very affecting from
the magnitude Of the occasion. Accord
ing, therefore, to this established
rule Mass will be celebrated tonight at
the Catholic Church, services OF which,
alwaysimpressive, will be rendered more
particularly 20 by the performance OF
some very Hno music composed BY ono
OF the great masters OF ecclesiastical
music. The choir will be composed Of
volunteer performers. whU by dint OF
constant practice have rendered them.
selves very perfect. To accomplish the
lsudable purpose Of defraying q small
debt which now encumbers the Church
each visitor will be required to con.
tribute one dollar. not SO much as an
admission fee, but - spontaneous con-
tribution to q good work.
A PLlAsANT Cus1ox.-We saw yester-
day some very pretty gifts presented to
some friends of ours, consisting Of a very
handsome set, diamond ring. also some
silver plate. We found they had been
purchased at Mr.. Manning's store, in the
Bank Building, Main street. Tempted
by curiosity, We called on him and in.
spected his stock and found quite large
collection Of handsome goods well ad
apted for the season. Watches, dia
monds, chains, rings, silver forks, spoons
and we do not know what besides, ad
orned his show cases and formed quite 6
pretty sight. On inquiry we found
prices had been reduced to the very low
TIE TRoors.-Yesterdsy We had thu
pleasure Of an interview with Lieut.
Yeatman, Of the 14th U. s. Infantry
He visited Phoebe for the purpose o.
learning the situation Of affairs in yegari
to the Indian troubles. The Lieutenan
seems very pleasant gentleman and evi
IDENTIFY DESTROYS OF performing his duty
thoroughly. We hope all our citizens
will afford him oil the information II
their power. The troops now at Bullion
vile arc under the command OF Majol
Krause. So far az We could learn th,
plan Of operations has not yet been de
termined on.
PANANMT.-Ws were favored with thu
perusal OF a letter from the new camp
addressed to one OF our fellow citizen
OF Phoebe. 1t says that the weather il
stormy and persons leaving That Their
are about 60 white men at work on TIL
mines and 200 Cinnamon. Living il
dear. Prices for lots range from 81 ,00'
to 81, 500, but no sales. The letter ais
mentions that Charley Behr had man
sard roof erected on his occeput. tn
officiating architect being Dave Nagal
Charley left in disgust. At HoIcoml
Valley large mill is being erected, also
one Of eighty stamps at Kernville.
CHRrsTMAs TREr.-Ths festivities al
tendant on the Christmas Tree for tn
Suuday-school children Of the Episcops
Church will commence this evening I
seven O'Clock. All the little ones are o
the tiptos of expectation. Do not /
late, but let all the children enjoy then
selves as much a. possible. The Singh
by the scholars win be found to be vel
pleasing. We hope to see the churc
crowded BY happy and expectant face
PIocHx MrNsTRELs.-This evening Il
Phoebe Minstrsls will give the best g
tertainment that they have yet offered
tho public. They have rehearsed p
tisntly and constantly and will prese
some new acts. new songs, new dance
and . novel OUTFIT altogether. They d
serve An abundant reward. Seats can
secured to-day at the Hall, for which l
extra charge will be made.
BLAcxsNrTHINa.-In our ADVERTISE
columns will be found the card Of
we'll known blacksmiths, Polleys 4 Rot
whose stand 10 on Main street just
low D. G. Clark & Bro. The style
work done by this firm 10 too we'll kno
to need commentator. Like the I
gineer in Little Dorrit, they know th
work and their work knows them, O
the result is that they always do . g
job.
Youxo MEs's Social CLuB.-This
ganization will give another Of Ii
pleasant parties on New Years =
Their socials are always successful
are enjoyed by all who have an oppoi
nifty to attend them. We have been
vored with an invitation for which
Club will please accept our thanks.