The daily gazette., 1878-02-07
Amn..sernents.
(The N. Y. Times, Oct. 80, 1871

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Though Miss Thursby's performances
do not at this late day call for extended
criticism, they may be referred to briefly.
there are good grounds for the favor with
which she appears to be regarded. In
the first place, she is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR of q soprano sforgato--a very rare
voice in the United States, and indeed,
the world over. In the second place, she
has sympathetic presence, and q man
ner marked by much simple elegance,
and there can be no doubt that the in
fiuence of face and bearing Is Of no mean
potency. And, finally, the lady sings un-
affectedly, and with facility and truthful
ness of intonation. Whenit is borne in
mind-humiliating though the admission
may seem--that there is not single first
rate soprano, except Miss Kellogg, now
before the Americyn public, 1t will be
readily understood that the gifts and ac-
quirements of Miss Thursby, as set forth
above, ought to have quite as general
recognition as they are securing.
s1g A Healthy Sign.
The healthiest sign ofreviving business
prosperity that has been apparent for
some time Is the general demand among
the people for small farms. All the
small farms advertised for sale or for rent
In the GAzBTTE have been eagerly
sought after, and o well-known real es-
tate agent said this morning, that for
each small farm he got hold of to rent he
had some twenty or thirty applicants. 1t
seems that many men who have been
making an Indifferent sort of living in
the city for some wears, are now endeav-
oring to rent small farms on which they
can, by industry and perseverance,, make
a better living than the city will offer
them. This action will not only tend to
relieve the city of much of its non-em-
ployed population, but will benefit the
agricultural interests of the State by a
more industrious and profitable working
of many small tracts Of land that are now
comparatively non-productive.
Still Picking Up Victims of
Currituck.
A telegram, dated "Life-Saving Station
No. g." was received yesterday by Messrs.
p. & T. Collins from Captain William O..
Harrison, one of the survivors of the
Metropolis disaster, stating that cup to
date" sixty three bodies had been recov-
cred from the wreck of that vessel and
bodies were still coming ashore twenty
miles north of the station. A later tele-
gram from Captain Harrison. dated
"Life Saving Station No. a." stated that
for twenty miles north of Station No. 6
there were graves and fragments of
wreck all along. Three additional dead
bodies had been found and it was expect
ed that more would be washed in by the
returning tide.
A Novel Shooting Match.
On next Thursday the 14th inst, a novel
shooting match will take place at Town
send, commencing at l o'clock. The
shooting will be done by VIM. B. Hollis,
and will consist of firing at two hundred
glass balls. The balls will be sprung
from trap, and made to ascend a num-
Der of feet in the air. Mr.. Hollis, in
shooting will use rifle and ball, and 1t
is thought by his many friends that he
will be able to hit them all, as he is an
excellent marksman. At the conclusion
of the shooting he will treat his friends
to supper.
Improved Harness.
The Washington Hook and Ladder
Company, of Reading, Pa, have pur-
chased patent harness for the horse that
will hereafter be attached to their hose
carriage, and the carriage has also been
supplied with new shafts with an inn
provement added so that they can hitch
the animal to the carriage in an instant
almost upon the alarm of fire. The CON-
pany have three horses, two handsome
greys purchased some time ago being
used to draw the hook and ladder truck.
The Washington Ball.
The thirty-eighth annual ball of the
Washington s. T. L. and II. & L. Com
pany will be given in the Institute Hall
on Friday evening, Feb. 22d, 1873. Ar
rangements are in progress to make this
bali interesting and successful, fully
equal TO the many enjoyable affairs given
under the auspices of this company In
years past. Is en
l. N. Gambrills mince meats excellent.
We have tried it, and can recommend 1t
to housekeepers. They will find 1t pure
and good.