Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-13
BREvIrIEs.
River 16 feet II inches.

River 16 feet IL inches.
The weather was very pleasant yesterday.
Wind from the south.
Measles of light form is very prevalent
among the children in this city.
THE steamer Apache did not arrive at her
landing until noon yesterday. She had 8
barge of merchandise in tow.
The French Club held meeting at Mrs.
Beckman's rooms, Golden Eagle Hotel, Satur-
day afternoon. Subject, "Personages of the
Revolution of 49,"
The open season for quail, ducks and
grouse ends next Tuesday. Hunters should
bear this in mind, as the killing of such game
on and after the 18Th instant is prohibited by
law.
The newly appointed United States Mar
shal for California, Moses NJ. Drew, will en-
ter upon the discharge of his duties on the
LIST proximo. MIR. Drew has about 100 appli.
cations daily for deputyships.
Orders have been Issued from the Adjutant-
Generals office accepting the resignation Of
Brigadier General James D. Boyer. COM
mander of the First Brigade, n. G.. c.: also,
accepting the resignation of Major H. T..
Hammond, of the Third Infantry Battalion
San Francisco)
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-At the Metro
politan Theater a series of entertainments
has Keen inaugurated under the management
of c. J. Jones. The first two were given
yesterday. It consists of stereopticon views,
with dissolviDg effects, illustrating lectures
that are given by Professor Vandewater on
astronomy, geology, the Holy Land, Euro
pean scenery, ancient and modern architect
ure, physiology, Arctic exploration, etc. Mr..
Vandewater is a pleasant reader. speaking
earnestly and clearly. His lectures are en-
tsrtaining running sketches, serving rather to
excite interest and awaken inquiry into the
subjects than to afford much instruction.
Some of the pictures were illustrative of very
good Rotations by Miss Davis and the lect-
urer. The views are the best ever shown
here, and the stereopticon evidently the COM
pletest and most powerful yet brought to this
city. The views of the interiors of noted
buildings of the world were especially fine.
The whole entertainment is good, pure, ele-
waiting, and the best of its kind that has been
presented in Sacramento. This afternoon at
$3.50 sharp free matinee is to be given for
children and those accompanying them, the
entertainment to be adapted especially to
children's tastes. The second regular lecture
of the course will be given this evening, the
main subjects being astronomy and the archi-
lecture OF Ireland,
LAND LEAcUR.-Grand Army Hall was
filed to its utmost capacity last evening on
the occasion Of the regular meeting of the
Land League. J. P. Dalton occupied the
chair. A communication was read by the
Secretary, signed by P. A. Collins, Rev.
Lawrence Walsh and Thomas Flattery, of
the Central Council, stating that Conven
ton of the Land League would be held at
Washington, d. c., on the 18th of April. and
asking that delegates from that branch be
sent to Washington on that occasion. Messrs.
Devine, Brennan and Deviny. of the Canvas
siug Committee, turned in the sum of 1888 so
collected by t. em toward the O'Connor lect-
ure. The ether members of the committee
asked for one week to report. After the
transaction of other routine business the fol-
lowing programme of literary exercises was
rendered: Vocal solo, John Desmond. After
which Mr. Murphy played several Irish airs
on s silver whistle. Songs by Mr.. Back.
Recitation by Abe Wilson. Piano solo by
Professor Bilsie.
FREE LEcTURE.-Under the auspices of the
Sacramento Educational Institute. The first
lecture of the course of 1882 will be delivered
by Rev. R. Mackenzie. of San Francisco, on
Tuesday evening. March 14th, at the Sixth
street Methodist Church. Subject Phases
of Scottish character" Mr.. Mackenzies
lectures are rich in information and humor,
and those who attend may expect rare
treat. All are cordially invited. Doors open
st 1880. Lecture to begin promptly at s
o'clock.
CONTEMPLATED IMPROVEMENTS Csn-
trail Pacific Railroad Company's shops in this
city for some time past have been overrun
with work. 1t is stated that new buildings
are to be erected, more machinery to be put
in, and the force of workmen largely in
creased.