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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

SCENERY FOR THE OPERA House AMI
MASONIC HALL.-Mr. Geo. Welch, an artis1
who is certainly master of his business, ha:
just completed painting the curtains and
scenery for both of our places Of public en-
tertainment, the Opera House and Masonic
Hall, and we feel no hesitancy in saying thai
both jobs reflect credit upon his taste and
Skill and have served to furnish Staunton
with facilities for amusements which few
towns of like size possess.
A thorough transition has been wrought
in the Masonic Hall, converting it into coy,
comfortable and beautifully ornamented
room, and making it attractive and amplv
commodious for small troupes. The old
benches have been removed and will be sub.
stituted by 40 handsome opera chairs.
The gallery has been extended and supplied
with new and comfortable seats, sufficient
for the accommodation of Ill persons, thus
making an entire seating capacity for the
house OF 52l. The stage too has been en-
larged, and with the scenery supplied by Mr..
WEIGH is provided with every thing necessa-
ry for the uses Of dramatic companies. The
drop curtain represents beautiful lake, Dor.
dered by lofty and well executed mountains,
and dotted here and there with sail boats.
The scenery embraces five different views /:
a parlor. forest, seaside, street and kitchen
scene, all of which are good representations
The Masons have determined to spare no
expense in making this room thoroughly at
tractive, and to this end have instituted i'm
provements which will, when completed.
cost 81 200.
On Friday evening last the Hall was
thrown open for public inspection, for the
first time, and all who attended, among
whom were connoisseurs in art and taste.
were favorably impressed and liberal in their
praises.
The following night,eM WEIGH extended
invitations to visit the Opera House, and
witness an exhibition of the new scenery
which he has just finished there. Almost
all OF our city readers have already seen the
drop curtain of the Opera House and know
that it is an excellent representation of one
Of the lakes Of the old world, from the banks
OF which arise the mountains, whose nearer
peaks oversbadow the feudal castels, and as
the range dies in the distance, blends the
azure of the mountains with the opal mist OF
sky until the line which separates them is
lost in uncertainty. On the nearer side is an
old monastery, and upon the sheet of water
the sail boats rest. The entire picture is
well gotten up, and under mellow light
the effect is fine. The scenery is not entirely
unlike that of the hall, and consists of splen-
did garden scene, together with street, par!or.
chamber, kitchen, seaside and forest scenes.
each of which is good.
Taken altogether, we do not think that a
handsomer hall can be found anywhere than
Staunton's new Opera House. But for the
ungainly, awkward and barren appearance
of the boxes, it would be almost perfect. So
far as appearances are concerned, and bay-
ing mating on the aisles would remedy what
little acoustic defects now exist. We hope
the committee on Public Buildings will make
hese necessary improvements at once, and
thus have everything complete.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

CITY COUNCIL.-The regular meeting OF
the City Council was held on Tuesday night,
there being present Messrs. Abby, Evans,
Gooch, Todd, Berkeley. Cochran and Byerg.
Mr.. Abby was called to the Chair and the
business rapidly dispatched.
The following summary embraces the only
transactions of public interest:
Mr.. Evans offered resolution instructing
the Committee on Public Grounds and
Buildings to have the aisles of tn. Opera
House covered with heavy mating at once.
petition was received from the Board
of County Supervisors praying the city to
join with the county in closing the alley iE
rear OF the Court House. 1t is proposed to
place gates at each end OF the alley and thus
prevent its being an open street, whilst af-
fording the same accommodation to props
erty holders on it. Referred to Street Com
mittee.
From the Secretary Of the Institute of
Mining Engineers came communication,
acknowledging the receipthof an invitation
by that organization to hold its next meet
ing in this city, and stating that the matter
would come up for determination at the
meeting to be held in February.
The resignation of Mr.. r. W. Burke, one
of the most efficient members of the Coun-
Gil. was read and laid on the table for the
present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

THE STAUNTON DEBATING SOCIETY. was
recognized on Saturday night last, the prep
srations for the winter campaign commenced.
Prof. Sam'l Coleman, resigned the presi-
dency, and Capt. T. C. Morton was elected
ii ms stead. The question of the McCulloch
dept Dill was selected for discussion on Sat-
urday night next with the following debat-
ers: on the affirmative. Jno. w. Stout and
Gent R. D. Lilly; negative. G. W. Echard
and Shefiey Roller. The public is invited to
attend, an! the members especially, and
those who desire to connect themselves with
sne organization are earnestly requested to
DO present, and contribute ali in their power
towards laying the foundation for pleasant
and profitable winter evenings.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

THE STERLING MANUFACTURING Co.
OF BALTIMORE are exhibiting their Ster-
ling Baking Powder at the Fair Grounds.
It works wonders and attracts attention.
They bake Biscuit, Cake, &C., and give
them away. They request that the atten-
daats at the fair will feel no delicacy in
tai King their bread as a free gift. Recipe
be,oks are also given away.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

RUNAwAY.-OnT Tuesday last, as Captain
Samuel Paul, County Treasurer. was COM
ing to Staunton, his horse SHE'D, while pass
ing wagon, upsetting the buggy, then rum
ming short distrnce, until the vehicle was
smashed, and the animal loosened. The
accident occurred near Mr.. r. B. Hamrick's s..
Captain P aul was slightly injured on one of
his knees, but came on to town in the con-
veyance of Col. East, who was snort dis
lance in his rear
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

PARALYzED.-We regret to state that the
Rev. r. Il. Phillips, Rector Of the Virginia
Female Institute, received light attack
of paralysis, on Friday evening last. impli-
eating his left side and slightly affecting his
speech. At last accounts he was improving
and hopes of his speedy recovery are enter
tanned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

The popular butcher, Mr.. W. C. Barton
has opened his meat establishment in the
new Hagemen building in Court House al
ley, and housekeepers and others who want
fat, fresh aud juicy meat would do we'll to
call on him,
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For good broom of neat finish, go to vii.
sons.
HANDSOME WORKINGS Maggie p. Kel-
Ter, daughter of Mr.. Henry Keller, near
Churchville, has on exhibition at the Fair
two beautiful wreathes-one formed out of
worsted and the other Of human hair, each
a yard in circumference. The rich blending
OF colors in the worsted work, and the in
tricate and delicate arrangement Of the COM
position in each. are truly remarkable, and
show superior skill and attainments in the
accomplishment. Miss Keller is pretty, in
telligent faced young lady.of eighteen sum-
mers and is to be congratulated uponi her
proficiency in the delicate execution with
which she has adorned the Rotunda.
Go and see GLADKE'S Mems hats at so
cts,-they are bargain.
Wilson keeps IS different brands of To-
bacco. Prices from IS TO 80 cents.
THE OPERA HoUsE.-The best company
that has ever appeared before Staunton
audience is now performing in the Opera
House. The fame of Rose and Harry Wat
kins, has come to us long ago, but we hardly
expected to see 80 far from the metropolitan
centres an entire troupe of such talented
artists, and we venture to say that it will be
. long time before Staunton public has
another opportunity Of witnessing perform
ances OF such sterling merit. OF those who
attended the Opera House last night and
the night before. not one that we have
heard of came away dissatisfied.
Tonight and tomorrow night will be the
last of Harry Watkins engagement, and we
hope to see the house crowded to It's full ca
pacity. The entertainment deserves all the
praise we could bestow and the patronage of
every one who is at all given to theatre 60
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

BOUND OvER.-On Saturday, Mr.. Chas.
Stafford waived an examination, and was
sent on for indictment for the shooting OF
VIM. B. Pitzer. Mr.. Pitzer is again out,
and his wound is well.nigh healed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

THE ANNIVERSARY of the Greenville
Y. M. c. A., held on Wednesday night Of last
week, proved most interesting occasion,
and was greatly enjoyed. The reports OF
the various officers were made, showing the
association in fine condition, with bright
promise for the future. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
A. G. Christian, President; U. G. Abney,
LIST Vice-Presldent; A. Blauth, I'd; W. S.
Houser, Sd; Frank Wilson, Secretary; S. F..
Pilson, Treasurer; DR.. T. V. L. Davis, Ii
brarian and Corresponding Secretary.
The address of Hon. A. Koiner, on the
''True Reckoning Of Life,'' was exceedingly
interesting and impressive, and the supper
&C., was well gotten up and patronized.
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Tn be Kent At the Head !.

Each OF Warmers Safe RENE dies--the Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure, Safe Pills, Safe
Nervine, and Safe Bitters, is asserted to be
the best OF its class, and the intention is to
keep it so. II any medical expert can add
an ingredient which will improve any one Of
them. he will be paid o high price for the
Improvement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

Anattempt was made Monday night to
burn the Grand Stand at the Fair Grounds.
The green condition Of the plank, and the
damp weather prevented the incendiary's
work from being perfected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. AT the cleo
ton held yesterday, Capts. J. II. Parkins
and G. B. Koiner were reelected members
OF the Directory of the B. A. Fair, and
Col. Jno. L. Peyton as successor Of
g. Barnhart, Esq, whose term has
expired. Col. Peyton will make a
most valuable and efficient acquisition to
the board, for in addition to his experience in
such matters, he brings with him energy.
judgment and progressive ideas.
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LA DIES.
Beverly. Mrs Annie2 Henderson. Miss Fan s
Brown, Miss Arie McKnaf. Mrs NC
Berun, MRS Mccoy. Miss Nell
christian, MISS jamie Mais Miss Manda
Carter, MRS Mary Mosley, Miss Rosanna
campbell, MISS Mollie Price, Miss Leath
Crawford Miss Norma Sellers Mrs, Amanda.
Fuller. Miss Emma G Walker, MRS M
Gibson, Ellen col Woodson Mrs Hannah
Gardner, Miss Lucy Wright Miss Mary
GENILEMEN.
Chandler. John Lawson, 81
Hanger, Peter Shirley. John
Hanger, Thomas Watson, Adam
Holman, VIM
The above letters, if not aedfor within thirty davs
will be sent to the dead letter Office PERSONS cali
ing for them will please say that theyare advertised
8. M. YOST. p. M
Unmailable letters remaining in Stanton Pc
October 20, 1879.
Mr.. q. W. Livick Nelley's Ford. Nelson co., Va.
VIM Boyers, COL, Hayden's Creek, Fru mount
county, Col
Messrs. Murrett Coleman, Geneva, N Y
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Notice to the Public.
OLD IRON-SIDE PAINT CO..

The public are cautioned against certain peri :.
patetlc paint vendors in Augusta and adjoining
themselves as agents, Tor having our paintl and
Offering for sale Old Iron Side Paint as PREPARED
py US. under McLain process, (and in some insfan.
ces we are advised, effecting sales under these
We wish to say that all such repre-
sentatlons are false and sales fraudulent and that
order to guard against imposition pronertv hold
srs desiring their roofs treated with Old Iron
size palnt under McLain process, and a ten year
guar uarantee VIII 40 we'll to address our Office or
Teq req agents to produce authority to furnish
work I Done n nnde an parties to for
Side Paint furnished 6y any ont Of onr Iron
for the State of Va. ~ s'le saine
Very Respectfully,
yGEO. W. MAY CO.
who,os., no; Aug usta St., taunton, va,
s wnoiesaie and Retail D. nggists.
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When you visit Staunton, don't 60 home
until you have seen GLADKE's ESTABLISH
MENT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

Buckets, Tubs and Baskets, cheaper at
Wilson'S G rocery than anywhere else in
Stanton.
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Remember that to-day is the last upon
which YOU can register.
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JUG BREAKING.-The Superintendent o.
the Harrisonburg NJ. E. sunday School, Jos
7. Logan, Esq, adopted novel mode o.
collecting funds for the purposes of the Or
ganization. 1t is known that the congre-
CATION have erected beautiful and capa
cious House of Worship, at q cost Of about
$4,000. The Lecture Room, well appor-
TONED and admirably adapted to the uses
for which such apartments are appropriated.
is where the Sunday School meets. To res
lieTe the Finance Committee of the Church
OF some Of its burdens, the Superintendent
of the Sunday School assumed for the school
the duty of furnishing the Lecture Room
with carpets, seats, land the general COM
pletion of the apartment. To carry out this
pralseworthy object, he ordered, about two
months ago, 150 small stone jugs, sealed at
the mouth, with an aperture on the top suf-
ficently large to admit of silver dollar
These were given to the little children of
the Sunday School to solicit contributions.
On Thursday night last they had jug
breaking, to ascertain the aggregate amount
raised in this way. To the surprise of every
one, when the mites had all been counted,
it was found they footed up $240.09-enough
for the purposes had in view and little to
spare.
This was novel mode of cole citing a
fund, and much more agreeable, commen-
dable and appropriate than fairs, suppers,
feasts and like agencies, which are general
ly resorted to.
The new church is a very handso me ed
ifce and reflects much credit upon the en-
ergy, liberality and christian devotion of the
membership and congregation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

SOMETHING NEw.-Frank Ware, on
Frederick street, has opened secondhand
store, and thereby instituted new branch
OF business In Staunton. He has first-rate
stock of second hand clothing, stoves, &C.,
in fact regular curiosity shop, and it seems
to take well. Parties having secondhand
clothing OF any description would do well to
let him know so that he can call for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

Cox's Sparkling Gelatine one shttl'ag per
box at Wilson'S Grocery.
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Go and buy one of GLADKE's Winter
CAPS for man at 40 cents.
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The two largest single holders of United
States registered bonds are Mr.. W. II. Van
derbilt, OF New York, and Mr.. j. C. Flood,
OF San Francisco, each Of whom has So, :
600, 200.
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The best Goods ever offerd for cents, in
this community. can be found at GLADKE's.
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Sardines 15c per box at Wilson's Groce-
ry-lower than ever sold before in staun-
ton.
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Gladke has the largest stock of Corsets in
StauntOn.
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Go aud see GLADKE's Boys hats at %
cents.
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The best Goods ever offered for 5 cents, in
this community, can be found at GLADKE's,
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THE CHURCHEs.-On Sunday last, Rev.
Luther T. Waterman, Presiding Elder ofthe
Cumberland, Md. District, NJ. E. Church,
preached morning and night in the Metho-
dist Church of this place. In the morning
the subject of his sermon was the Gospel OF
Jesus Christ and he handled it with mas
terry that few could approach. Far-reaching
and comprehensive as the theme is, he seem.
ed to hold it IN his grasp, and with consum
mate skill brought its beauties and consola-
tions within the understanding of the sim
plest. The prominent points of his sermon
were directed to dispelling the doubts and
mists which materialism and the feeble efforts
OF mans reason have sought to cnvelop the
divine teachings, and in their very strong
holds he attacked these hostile forces so sue
cessfully and with such simplicity that the
listener was surprised that his own compre-
hension had ever found in them problem.
difficult Of solution. We have never heard
speaker so forcibly present and clearly
demonstrate his points, and with all there
was an earnestness that would have carried
conviction even in the absence of proof.
At night he preached upon the necessity
of giving pre-eminence to the cause of Christ,
and whilst it was entirely Of different style
of discourse from that of the morning, being
exhortative rather than argumentative, it
was one of great impressiveness and power.
and riveted the attention ofthe most listless.
At the Second Presbyterian church, the
sacrament of the Lords supper was admin.
stered, and the Rev. Mr.. Rosebro of Messy
Creek, preached in the morning. There was
no service at night.
In consequence of an accident, Mr.. Hulli-
hen was unable to occupy the pulpit Of the
Episcopal church, and in the morning Judge
Shelley read the service, and the church was
closed at night.
At the other churches, sermons were de-
livered by the regular pastors.
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Wilson keeps full line of GROCERIES
at bottom prices. Augusta street, opposite
Court House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

Pipes and stems to suit everybody at
Wilson'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

GLADKE has the largest stock of Corsets
In Staunton.
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When you visit Staunton, don't go home
until you have seen GLADKE's ESTABLISH
MENT.
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RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.-Fro the Rock
bridge Enterprise we learn the following
particulars Of the accident which befell
Mayor Dold and wife, OF Lexington, as they
were returning home from Staunton on last
Tuesday: ''About five miles of Fairfield
might having come on) the buggy ran into a
gully by The roadside and was upset, bruis-
ing Mrs. Dold considerably, while the Mayor
was but little hurt. The buggy-a new one
was totally wrecked by the horses, which
started to run as soon as the accident oc-
CURED. Mayor Dold and wife came in on
Sheridan's back, which was near them at
the time.''
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The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
this oommuufJy .can be found at oLADINr',.
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Wilson'S Grocery is Headquarters for the
Farmers of Augusta county.
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5000 different articles on G1ADKE's five
celt counter.
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THE CITY'S RIGHT TO FAIR GROUND
WATER.-A, special meeting Of the City
Council was held on Saturday night last fol-
the purpose Of receiving the official report Of
the Commonwealth attorney, as to the city's
right to use the water flowing from the Fair
ground. 1t will be remembered that at the
last meeting of the council this subject was
discussed in connection with deed conveying
the old Foundry property to the city, in
which the right to the water along the line
of the race was clearly established as belong
ing to the purchaser. The matter was
referred to Maj. Elder who gave it as his
opinion that in the purchase of the property
the city obtained the privilege of using the
water in an open ditch along the line of the
old race. but it did not secure the right to
pipe the water from its source in any direc-
ton that might be desired.
Immediately after this opinion a roposi-
ton from the Fair Co. was read offering to
sell to the city whatever right it may want
for the sum of $3.50,
MIR. Cochran advocated accepting the prop
osltlon, as the supply which it proposed to
finish was necessary to the successful opera
ton OF the water works which had cost the
city $4,000
Mr.. Abby favored giving $500.
Mr.. Evans thought $500 was large price
but was willing to give it provided the $3.50
appropriated by the city last year was al
lowed as credit, with the remainder to be
paid in annual instalments OF $3.50.
Mr.. Burke was of the opinion that $500
was enough-the $3.50 already paid and the
remainder at once.
After considerable further discussion,
committee consisting of Messrs. Evans,
Burke, Todd and the President was appoint
ed to confer with the Fair authorities, and
adjust the matter If possible.
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D6rGLADKE'S Sc. Counter is the best
in Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

The largest variety Sc. Counter can be seen
at Gladke's.
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Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at 25 cts
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Tin.ware astonishly low at Wilson's.

Register to-day il you want to vote.
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COMPLIMENT TO AN AUGUSTA COUNTY
MAcHINE.-The "New Virginia Feed CUT
ter" Of which Mr.. W. A. Rife, Of Valley
Mills in this county, is the patentee and pro-
prietor, took the first honors at the Cincln-
natl Exposition on the 4th inst. This ma :
chine was severely tested and came out of
the battle with colors fyings. Messrs. J..
NJ. Mccullough C Sons, 1876 Walnut street,
Cincinnati, are the agents for that part
of the world. The Cincinnati Merchant and
Manuf acturer speaks in the following COM
plimentary manner of this machine:
"Among the agricultural implements
which greet the eye are several Feed
Cutting Machines, and it would seem as
though the inventor had given about as
much study and thought to this subject as
was necessary. The farmers and stock
breeders must certainly be get ting very
greedy if they desire anything better than Is
now offered them in this line, for there are
machines OF SO many different kinds and ca
pacities that all can be suited,
'sThe newest device that we have seen,
and one that possesses some points of merit
over others, is the 'sNew Virginia Feed
Cutter,n Invented, patented and manufac-
tured by W. A. Rife. Valley Mills, near
Swoope's Depot, C. & o. R. R., Virginia,
The cutting knife is scroll-shaped, and as it
works across the sloping box it gives an an
gular cut, the wheel operating upon a lever
power of such force as to cut off with the
greatest ease dry sticks OF wood an inch in
thickness
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List of Letters, RemalnIne I'm the Post q
flee at StauntOn. Augusta County, Va.