, 1877-01-27

have been at work over two weeks,
in taking their annual account of
stock. The two book-keepers-
Messrs. Young and Lipsky-are in
every night till after II
o'clock, and Mr.. Gatzert, the resi-
dent partner, works fully as hard as
any of his clerks. TIE great amount
of stock carried by this firm would
render this great undertaking III
any event, but the crowded condi-
ton of the store augments the diff
Guilty. A separate book has to be
kept of all goods sold while inven-
tory is being taken, hence that keeps
one clerk busy the greater part of
his time. 1t looks to us, Judging
from the past history of this firm,
and the steady growth of its busi-
ness, as if they would soon be obliged
to confine their operations to whole
sale trade. They are already sup
plying the small dealers in many of
the towns about the Sound, who say
there is no use in sending money
to San Francisco as long as they can
buy so cheaply in Seattle.
COMING The Sawtelle Dramatic
Troupe, with the addition of John
Jack and Miss Annie Firmin, were
to have appeared here on Tuesday
evening, but as DR.. P. M. Brennan
has the hall engaged for that night,
they will not be able to play till
Wednesday. This may cause them
to appear in Olympia two nights
instead of one, as they are now ad-
vertised. They will open in the
great play of the 1.-TWO Orphans,
in which Alice Dunning and Dickie
Lingard have earned such renown.
We have seen Mr.. Jack in San
and when it comes down
to playing gentlemen of the old
school, he is hard to beat. Miss
Firmin is young lady possessed of
a good stage presence, a wealth of
auburn hair, and very musical
voice. The troupe has been re-or-
ganized since last here, and will be
found to be more attractive than on
it's former visit. They will play
here two nights and go hence to
Victoria.
CAMILLA URso.-This talented lit
tie lady, whose name and fame are
a part of the worlds music
al history, will shortly arrive in
Portland and come thence to our
city, en- route for Victoria. She is
perhaps the finest female violinist
that ever lived, combining as she
does the sonorous touch of De Beri-
OF, with the sweetness of Arditi.
She will be acc mpanied by Miss
Ivy Wandesford, a daughter of the
eminent painter, who has already
a reputation in light opera.
Charles Pfueger, tenor, and Signor
Contini, baritone, are the male sing
ers of the company. The accom-
panist is Mons. Sauret, brother of
the talented vlolinist who married
beautiful Teresa Carreno. We look
forward to rich musical treat on
their arrival, and are confident that
our reputation as a growing and in
tellectual community will be fully
sustained by the support given these
talented artists.
POLICE COURT. - The following
transactions took place before Jus
tice Selye, yesterday. One drunk
and disorderly was fined $5an cost 5 !;
paid. A man by the name of G.. A.
Mansfield, arrested for similar Of
fence, was suspected Of being. in
sane, and was remanded to appear
before the Probate Court, whence
he was sent to Steilacoom, yester-
day, under the charge of Constable
Ward.
LIGHTERAGE. - Steamers Blakely
and Linnie took pull at the bark
Oak Hill, as she lay aground in
Eagle Harbor yesterday. They took
out some twenty tons of hay, and
when her ballast comes out she will
float off easily, it is thought. We
should like to have the City Council
purchase that ballast for macadam-
izing our streets.
RETURNED.-A party was given at
the residence of Mrs. McElroy, on
Thursday night, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Godkin, who have recently
refurned from a bridal tonr