Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-05
SACRAMENTO INSTITUTE COMMENCE
MENT

The Metropolitan Theater was packed in
circle, orchestra, gallery, lobbies and stage
spaces last night by an interested. audience,
the occasion being the fourth annual com
mencement exercises of the Sacramento In
stitute, under charge of the Christian Broth
ers. The" stage center was occupied by
large number of the pupils of the school,
members of the faculty, clergymen and in
vited guests.
The programme was long, varied and inter
esting. 1t opened with an overture by full
orchestra; invocation hymn, by chorus of
some sixty voices chosen from among the
pupils of the school, under the leadership of
Professor j. L. Skinner, Professor Rand at
the piano and the orchestra accompanying
recitation, 1.-The Importance of Time" by
NJ. r. Gleason vocal solo, "Where are the
Friends of My Youth" C. Trainer, dia-
logue, "Travelers Not Infallible, or The Cha
meleon," by Daniel Byron, Thomas Lennon,
Arthur O'Neil and Edward McCabe piano
solo selections from II Trovatore, " by VIM.
Hoehn essay, "The Mission of Ireland" by
John T. Lucey; vocal quartet, "The Harvest
Moon," by the schoir from the school, with
orchestral accompaniment; recitation, "Rob-
ert of Sicily" by J"hn Doyle; selections,
by the orchestra. The chorus then gave
"Regina Cell" which was followed by an
essay, National Greatness" by William
A Gett, Jr.; piano duet. by n. Dana Per-
kins, Jr., and A. Scheld; dialogue, "The
Fatal Brawl," by J. b. McCloskey, P. L:
Lykins, William Hoehn, D. Byron and
This Letter" J. McCloskey and chorus es-
say. Christian Charity, by Peter J. Shields;
recitation, "The Combat" by N D. Per-
kins, Jr.; part song, "The Wolf is on
the Hill,' by the chorus choir; essay,
Authority" by Garrett w. McEnerney.
Attorney General A. l.. Hart was then in
| PRODUCED. After few remarks to the audi
| ence he proceeded to read to the students
thoughtful, earnest and eloquent address.
| Diplomas and certificates were then awarded
as follows: Diplomas w. McEn-
erney. Michael r. Gleason, John +. Webster,
| Ernest Erauw,' George l.. Fieg VIM. A.
Gett and Adolph Scheld. Diplomas in the
| second degree Charles Litsch and Arthur H.
| O'Neil. Collegiate certificates-Peter j.
| Shields in trigOnometry, surveying and
| logic; Carrot w. McEnerney, in algebra,
trigonometry, surveying, English literature
and logic John T. Lucey, in history, rhe
| toric. composition and logic.
With a final selection by the orchestra the
exercises closed. During tho evening the
students who had numbers upon the pro-
! gramme were the recipients of many floral
tributes from admiring friends. The exer
cises were throughout of such interest as to
hold the large audience at its fullest the en-
tire evening. The essays and orations were
especially creditable to the young gentlemen
who delivered them, and without exception,
were marked by originality of thought, clear
ness of style and familiarity with the sub
| iects treated. The musical exercises were
very pleasing, the chorus singing notably So
| The entire programme was of a character to
reflect credit upon the institution in which
the participants have been taught. When
the audience had departed, the faculty and
clergy entertained number Of guests at a
banquet, at which educational matters were
the chief topics of speech.
Too MUCH WooD ON HAND.-A China
man by the name of All Yeck, who was en-
deavoring to carry on washing establish
ment on economical principles, and ascertain
| ing that the item of wood was the principal ex-
pense of Celestial clothes whipping business,
struck an idea night before last for reducing
| outgoes, and taking his two immense baskets
on his bamboo shoulder brace, proceeded to a
Central Pacific car filled with cheap nice
wood for washee man." and in due time ad-
| justed the lock-opened the door and was
happy. Just as he got his basket we'll
| rounded up and was congratulating himself
upon getting best of Mclean man this time,
Officer Wood came upon the scene. when the
Chinaman concluded at once that he had too
much wood on hand, didn't want the wood
| anyway, and wanted to leave it and also
| tried hard to leave himself, but it was no use.
Wood had formed an attachment for him and
he must accompany him to the Police Sta
ton, so he made him pack his well-stored
load to that haven of refuge and deposit it in
the hall, as q matter of evidence when Judge
| Henry should look into the case, and then
placed him in a cell where he could have a
quiet opportunity to figure up the result Of
his new economical plan.
PoLIcR CoURT.-Cases were disposed of in
the Police Court yesterday as follows F. b.
Pinney, drunk, and Carter jackson, for bat.
terry, were dismissed. The cases of Mary
Wall and Mary Corcoran, for disturbing the
peace, were continued until the 18th; cases Of
Charles Wetzel, for battery, and All Yeck,
for burglary. were continued till to-day. Mol.
lie West, charged with grand larceny, was
discharged on motion of City Attorney.
FANcY.coLoRED, Mackinaw-6nished hats
cafe-au-lait straw hats /; all shades of WOO
hats any kind of fur hats all shapes of fell
hats any style of chip hats in fact anything
in the way of hat for gentlemen, youths
boys and children, can be found at the Hat
Department, Mechanics Store, Weinstock
Lubin. Proprietors.
BEWARE of limitations in Rock and Rye
Trademark fled in this State and Nevada
Geo. w. Cheslsy, sole agent