Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-07

Gestiou that question and answer might have
been multiplied almost indefinitely but
sufficient has been given, probably, to indi-
cate clearly the methods employed. It may
be added that after one years experiment the
teachers of the school and the Board Of Edu.
cation OF the city are entirely satisfied with
the progress made. In many respects it has
exceeded expectation, and Oh the results at
tanned the Board has based its faith in the
school and the system in ordering il TO be
continued. In addition to the charts, appa-
ratus, etc, already in use 10 the school,
others are to be introduced, aad such
new features as have elsewhere met
with the approval Of experience,
tor the purpose of developing the highest pos
sibilities Of the system. An impression some
time age prevailed. especially among some of
the parents of pupils at Ungraded School No.
4, that their children were being used as me.
diums of mere experiment The School Di-
rectors, on the contrary, bold that these
children, by being placed in this school, have
peculiar and special advantages for advance
ment. and the President Of the Board, on be-
ing asked concerning it. made o reply Of ap.
prevail of the school and expressive of his sat
isfaction with it.
The RAIN -SToRM.-Sergeant Barwick re-
ports the rain that began at A. NJ. yesterday
and ended at P. NJ. was not anticipated by
the barometer at this station, San Francisco
or Red Bluff. The other northern signals be.
ing down, the bsrometrical results of that re.
gion could not be ascertained. The line was
working well yesterday noon, getting back
signals for twenty.four hours, showing the ba-
rometer to have been quite low at Olympia
and Portland, while the barometer at
this place was over quarter of
an inch higher than at those points.
The rainfall for this storm along
the Pacific slope was quite small, not
amounting to more than quarter of All inch
Sacramento, making 2 G2inches for the month,
and 2.59 inches for the season to date. The
season of 1878 to corresponding date gave
none the Esascn of 1879 gave % of an
inch the season of 1879 50, &c Of an inch !;
the season OF 1880 l none the season of
1882, 80 Of an inch. The average for the
past six seasons TO corresponding date ia IS
OF an inch, making the present season 2.01
inches 20 far ahead OF the average rainfall for
tbs past Sax years. Judging from the low
barometer at s P. ". last night at Olympia
and Portland, and the foul weather sunset
reported from O.ympis and Red Bluff lesds
one TO the almost certain belief that the
weather is still il an unsettled condition,
there being large deficiency OF air at the
north of the Pacific slope, which may be
caused by The approach Of a storm along the
northern coast Of the Pacific.
He KNEW ALL ABOUT CoMErs.-The
comet that is now approaching the earth has
attracted the attention of q great many OBJ.
servers, aad during the early morning hours
a large number of amateur astronomers may
be seen with opera glasses gazing heaven
wards, admiring the wonderful visitor. A
few evenings since one OF the employees at the
State Capitol concluded, after hearing 50
much about the comet and lis beauty, that he
would ike TO see it for himself. Accordingly
he made his purposes known to several of his
acquaintsnces, and they all agreed to stay
up and watch fer the comet. During
the intervening hours he entertained
his companions with a history of the
comet Of 1872, of which he had distinct
recollection, that on one occasion il darted
out from the sun 200,000,0 900 Of miles in a
few seconds of time, and that it had tail
70 coo, goo Of miles l0rg and was one Of the
greatest wonders ever seen in the starry
heavens. By this time the morning hours
wsra rapidly drawing to q close. and still no
comet in sight. Finally, they concluded to
give up their adventure as bad undertaking
and started for home. While passing an up.
Sown hotel the aforementioned Individual
cast his orbs upwards and exclaimed, MY,
there's the comet, and it has lost its tail" Il
was the late-rsing moon that had just made
its Appearances over the buildings. 1t may
be added that the leaking out Of this story
has given rise 20 the report that the come5
has split iuto three distinct parts.
KINGSLEY CHAPEL REcEPTIoS.-The mem
berS OF Kipgslsy Chapel gave social recep-
ton to their new pastor, the Rev. G. Nickel
vie, last evening. TIE attendance was large
and included number from other churches
The welcoming address WAS delivered by
Rev. L. 5. Dunn. Remarks were also made
by Rev. Z. II, B. Anderson, Rev. A. J.
Frost and Rev. Mr.. Stanley. Mr.. McKsl-
vie, 10 few well-chosen remarks, returned
thanks for the kindly manner in which he
had been received by the people of Sacra-
men5". The following programme Of music
was rendered during the evening: Quartet.
by the cdo:r; instrumental duet, by Miss
Hattie Frazer and Miss May Jopsou vocal
duet, by Mrs. PiokhaIn and Mrs, Hans brow
instrumental solo, BIZ Gertie Gerrish, and
a quartet by Mr.. srd Mrs. Hansbrow and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets. The meeting was dis
missed with prayer.
AMERIcANIzED CELEsTIAL.-Iu the Su-
perior Court yester lay, during the trial of a
Chinaman accused of chicken stealing, the
defendant took the witness.otand. The de.
Tense was that ne had received the chickens
fouaG ia his possession from Asod, Gud
WIN asked why they were concealed undsl
Ajs blouse replied that on his way home be
w2a compelled to pass the house Of another
ChiDsmsn to whom he was Indebted, and he
tearsd shat if he saw property il bis posses.
sion he would be asked 30 settle" For in-
genuity this is only sq1alei By he testimony
of another Chinamin in the same Curt
some time since. tha3 Two me1 caught him
aud held q mas of rics on his shoulder Will.
3 third one called policeman.
"LIGHTs O. LONDON" - \ fashioaabl:
audience assembled last evening at tins Met
ropolisan Thester to witness the third per
Torrance Of Lights o London by Palm
er's company. TIE stage management By
Mr.. Teal Of this troupe, has been exceed
ingiy good. and as such is worthy of imita
tion by othsrs who may visit this city. Care,
lessness has too often been the rule. A. tn
matinee to-day 1.-THE Bankers Daughter )
will be presented. This is a thoroughly
American comedy, AMI il we'll performed by
this company. The Lights o London
will be produced again tonight for the las
time.
Police CoURT.-The following business
was transacted in Judge Heury's Court yes
terdsy: Sarah Leslie was convicted Of being
drunk and fined 50. Jack Casey was founC
guilty of petit larceny, and ordered to appear
for sentence this morning. james Saimsiu
was Ene1 s. and costs for disturbing tbs
peace. Ed. Tie and Char. Clark ware eact
held to answer to charge of burglary, with
bsii fixed a. 81 900 n. S Nichols was found
guilty Of naming public nuisance. TIE al.
legged nuisance consisted in keeping pile o.
lumber IN the street on Second street, be
tween Q and L, near the defendants mill.
The Towards The Howard Benevolent
Association held their annual meeting lest
night at the office Of w. ?. Coleman. The
annual report was read and ordered printed
The followiug.namei psrsons were elected
Directors A. A. Van Noorhiss, C y. Hart
well, L. l.. Lewis, Gus. Abbott, z. II. Rus
sell, John Mcneil, Geo. w. ChesleY, W. z.
Coleman, John H. Carroll X. Dale wa;
elected President; Joseph Steffens, Seocet4ry
W. y. Hought0n, Treasurer. The ladies Of
Sacramento were invited 60 get up henetil
entertainment, 20 be gwen sb9Is the middle
Of November.
BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL special meeting
of the Board Of Education was held last even.
ing at the office of the Superintendent for the
purpose Of receiving the report of the Finance
Committee. Toe following bills we're allowed
w. T. Cottier, $40; earle & Croly, 81, AL
Bobson & Ssadler, Sl22 80; James Beckett,
$50; John Mitchell, s43 20.
THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK.-The Bank
Commissioners have examined the affairs OF