Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
MORPHEUS.

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Distribution or PRrzEs.-The closing
exercises at st. Mary's School, Virginia
City. to-day, were Of n very interesting
character. Many visitors were in at
tendance. The pupils, numbering over
200 in all. were neatly and prettily at
tired. and their general appearance be-
tokened excellent training. combined
with good fare. The exercises were held
in the basement OF the new school
building, the same being orna-
mented with flags, banners, pictures
and every other device which could
please the eye. To Rev. Fathers Man.
ogue and Nulty was assigned the pleas
ing tao Of distributing the prizes, con-
sisting Of gold and silver medals OF
beautiful design. We regret that we
have not space to-day to publish the
names Of the fair recipients or to refer
10 the excellent manner in which
they acquitted themselves in their literary
and musical exercises. The tapestry
room to which the visitors were admit
tel was adorned with exquisitely beau
tiful specimens Of tapestry and paint
ing, reminding n OF an oriental ba-
zaar. Sister Fredrika and her able CO.
adjutors are deserving Of great credit for
the good work they are doing in pro-
noting the welfare Of the children who
have been entrusted to their care.
S~rovErrrx DAMrER. - Mr.. Vin.cn,
agent. is now introducing to the people
Of Gold Hill and vicinity a very superior
invention in the way Of q damper for
s~tovepipes. II is cheap, easily inserted,
and comes -earer the mark than any We
have seen yet. BY a very simple yet
very efficient arrangement on the out
side Of the pipe the damper can be set
and held at any particular angle required.
and the draft OF the pipe. or the heat Of
the room thus regulated to a perfect
nicely. We understand that this new
style Of damper is q Carson invention.
IL certainly is a most excellent one, as
80 find from experience, and well
worthy OF trial.
HoSoRlRY MEyrsR.-we have re-
ceiyed The official certificate OF u
election rs a honorary member Of the
famous 0'Shanghnessy Base Ball Club,
and that certificate includes q full list of
officers, active members and the honor
ary members. We feel deeply the dis
tinguished honor Of being associated
with such a long array Of other Illus
trions individuals. and consider that in
thus inscrbing US upon the scroll OF
fame they have done US proud.
Tall Clown. George Irwin has
moved his patch Of alfalfa in Crown
Point Rayine, Gold Hill. and fed it out
to the myriads Of goats who have been
gazing wistfully at II from the surround
ing sagebrush nights for the last few
weeks, unable to climb over the tall
picket fence. This clover grew TO the
hight Of three feet. and shows what u
sterile looking country can DO made to
produce with proper irrigation.
HonRrBLxs.-A grand meeting OF the
above was held last night at Liberty
Engine House and il was q horrible
meeting. The club nov number about
10 and are making great arrangements.
The committee are doing oil In their
power TO make it q grand success. all
those wishing 70 Join this club have a
chance until Saturday evening when the
hook will be closed,
p.. AZ 7 + lanes. the
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49, 10 male a preliminary survey Of
- Gov the proiected line of mar
.n.aan.a ,a;Iroad from the head Of
- So to The Iake-connecting
with Yerington. Bliss l. Cos timber
iume.-Cdrso" appeal
PKEsoSIL.-J. G. Belcher, III cham
MON apple man." which IL TO say the
mos, noted importcr of fruits OF all
kinds direct from the best orchards OF
California has arrived, anu has y
nhene.' M 10y oonn,nans. heamsd
ss;,L;n ,ha AZ cold Uil TODAY.
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