Sacramento daily record-union., 1882-01-26
cALEpoNIAN ENTER rAINMENT.

CALIFORNIAN ENTER FAIHMENT.
There occurred last evening the sixth
annual gathering of the Sons Of Scotia, under
| Club. The affair took place at Turner Hall,
which was filed to its full capacity. Very
many OF the club and its guests appeared in
full or in partial Scottish costume and brill
liant plaids. and ambitious feathers in broad
bonnets were scatterd throughout the audi
ence, while whole row of highlanders in the
picturesque costumery of their native land
occupied the stage. The entertainment
! opened with an overture by Jones &
Beebes band, introducing new medley Of
Scotch airs. Chief L. Cunningham then made
brief and hearty address of welcome, ard
Bonnie Doom was sung by Miss Hans
brow, Mrs. Carter and Messrs. Buchanan and
Baillargeon. Members of the club then
danced Scotch reel, and Mr.. Bailargeon
sang song, and appeared with another in
response to an encore. Mrs. Carter sang,
SCOTS WI Hae WI Wallace Bled," and
being recalled, gave a Scotch ballad. Peter
Durno danced highland fling to the music
of Highland pipes. Miss NJ. Scobbie, of San
i Francisco, then appeared in the costume Of
fish wife and, sang with excellent effect
"Caller Herrin'" The young lady, whose
voice was heard here last evening for the
first time, was recalled and sang Scotch
ballad. Mrs. Carter and Mr.. Buchanan
| (contralto and tenor) sang Rays Wife
O'Aldavalloch." and in response to applause
repeated the song; Mrs. G. r. Hansbrow
Cunningham danced the "sword" dance;
Mr.. Buchanan sang Annie Lawrie," and
Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Hansbrow the duo,
so, Vert Thou in tn Cauld Blast" Miss
| May Mcdonald danced the highland fling
and won warm applause; Miss Scobhie sang
Sing to Me the Aud Scotch Songs" Dur
ing the foregoing exercises Miss Amelia BOIL
presided at the piano as accompanist. The
closing song was by Mrs. A. T. Arens (N1rs.
Z. B. Willis at the piano., who sang g Wait
ing" 1t was the first time this fine soprano
voice had been heard in Sacramento in pub
lie, and the lady achieved such decided sue
cess that she was immediately recalled, and
sang very effectively "Ye Merry Bells"
About midway in the programme an interlude
was the occasion of the introduction of Rev.
| Mr.. McFee, of Auburn, who made a brief
and interesting address. At the conclusion
| of the programme the floor was cleared and
dancing began, and continued until late
hour. At intermission an excellent collation.
was spread for the people in the dining-room
| of the State House. The spread was ample,
varied, tastefully made and well served
Among the guests present from abroad last
evening were: Miss Sommerville, of Stock
ton; John Fife. Chief of the Stockton Gale
donian Club, with his wife, D. A. McDougal,
j. D. McDougal. S. A. Donald, J. G. Camp
bell and D. Gael, of Stockton; Miss Scobbie,
JAS. Scobbie and wife. and Norman Beaton
(piper), of San Francisco; Jas. Bourland and
Rev. MIR. McFee, of Auburn; Donald Nc
Rea and wife, David McRsa and Alexander
McRea, of Folsom. Iu addition to piper
Beaton, cf San Francisco, piper A. McIn.
tosh, of Sacramento, played the b9gpipes and
led the entertainment. The ball was well
conducted, and the entire entertainment
success. The management was under these
committees:
Oficerl-Chief. T. Cunningham; First
Chieftain, Donald McRae Second Chieftain,
| D. Mckay; Third Chieftain, Alexander
Munro; Fourth Chieitain. Peter Durno;
Surgeon, Dr.. w. r. Cluness. Reception
Committee-T. Cunningham, S. Mcdonald,
D. McRae. Floor Director-D. Mckay.
Floor Managers. Laudsborough, NJ. Nor
rison, Peter Durno, Alexander Munro.
EXEMPT FIREMEN's ELEcrIoN.-The Ex-
empt Firemen's Association of Sacramento
held their regular annual election yesterday
at Firemen's Hall The friends of the diff
ferent candidates for First Vice-President
and Secretary manifested considerable inter-
est and worked hard at the polls for the sue
cess of their favorites. G. l.. johnson fer
| President, A. Comet for Second Vice e-Presi-
dent, and George a. Putnam for Treasurer,
had no opposition. Of those voted for for
Trustee, the seven having the largest vote
were declared elected The following is the
result of the election President-G. L..
Johnson, 80. First Vice President. G.
| Devine 40; James Lansing, AZ. Second
Vice Presidential Comet, 100. Secretary
William Avery. Co. F. R. Folger, Is; Frank
Avery, q. Trsssn5ernGeorge A. Putnam.
| 90. Trustees-B. w. brennan, 65; J. W. NJ.
Smith, ~ Martin Steinmetz, Sc; L. I. Rob-
inson, 45 j; D. DeBernardi, 81; Hiram Cook,
| 81; 2. Nash, 60 Martin Devine, As; l.. A.
Upson, 50 A. Brewer, Al John Batcher, 46
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-An elegant
souvenir card of the 1OOth performance of
Emerson's California Minstrels in San Fran
cisco, in connection with the announcement
made this morning that the company will
appear here for one week, commencing Mon
day next, indicate that the week will be
marked by a very superior minstrel enter
tsinment MIR. Emerson announces his
troupe as the finest company of artists in
the world" Emerson's ability and style, his
management and the kind of support he
secures, are matters familiar to this public.
| The box office is announced to be opened at
| A. NJ to-day. Emerson has put the prices
down to a sensible fgure-reserved seats,
| 70 cents; family circle, 90 cents; matinee,
| 30 and % cents.
! Loss By FIRE.-On Tuesday last fisher.
erman on the Yolo side of the river, opposite
ths fost of L street, who lives op a scow, put
some tar on his ssoyeIto heat, and went ashore
| He afterwards observed smoke emerging from
the boat, and found that the tar had boiled
over and set on fire his dwelling. Had it not
| been that the waters or the Sacramento were
very conveniently running under and on both
sides Of his boat, the destruction of the en-
tire property would have been inevitable.
Loss, about 800.
Found DEAD.-Coroner Vermilya, late
last evening, received dispatch from J. n.
Andrews, at Elk Grove, stating that an un-
known man had Just been found dead ol the
ranch of NJ. F. Bayless, four miles northeast
from Elk Grove. A shotgun was found at
the side of the body. The Coroner will go
out early this morning to bring in the re-
mains.
Police CoURr.-Judge Henry had but
little business in his Court yesterday. s'Sac-
ramento Bill" and o. S. Potter, who were
chsrged with disturbing the peace, were let
off after receiving lecture by the Court on
payment of costs.
HAVE You seen the fine exhibit of fancy
goods The very latest in silk and chenille
| fchus; silk and lace neckwear; the cele-
brated Elite kid glove, in 5, and 10 hooks,
at the same low price of button kids. One of
the finest displays in the city is at the Red
House.
Only few more ladies' brown Balbriggan
hose, full finished, at 20 cents a pair. at the
great depletion sale of Hale Bros. & Co.,
Ninth and K.
FOURTEEN yards Of Canton flannel for 81,
at Hsls's great depletion sale, corner Ninth