Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-18
ST. pArR1cKs DAY CELEBRATION.


by an entertainment at night at the Pavilion,
given for the benefit of st. Rose Church, by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The floor
of the main hall of the building was canvased
and seated. On the north side neat in.
closed rostrum, decked with flags, shields and
vines, was erected, over which hung the
stars and stripes and the green flag of Ireland.
National flags here and there. and some
lines of small flags and banners along the
ceiling completed the decorations. In the
small hall q supper was spread-the contribu-
lions Of ladies-and it and two booths were
under the management of Mrs. JOS. Goddard,
Mrs. Peter Riley, Mrs. McCaffrey, Mrs. j.
D. Kent, Mrs. Geo. Taylor. Mrs. J, G.
Riley, Miss Mary O'Brien.
In the main hall large company assem-
bled at o'clock. At $50 John Diviny
| called to order, after an overture by the
Artillery band, and introduced Rev. Father
Grace as Chairman of the evening. He, in
turn, introduced as the speaker of the
occasion Assemblyman John Fl. Gilmore. of
San Francisco, who spoke about fifteen
minutes. He begun his address by referring
to the natural love for their native land that sl
true men feel. 1t is that love that moves the
Irishman, wherever found, to mark the recur-
renee of st. Patrick's day. To Irishmen the
day means the reunion in all lands of the
sons of Erie, all looking forward to the day
when Ireland shall be free nation. He
| sketched the early condition of the island,
and compared it to the present. He out
lined that era when ireland was one
of the leading nations of Europe il
literature, the arts. and the sciences. How
ever attached to his adopted country. no true
Irish American forgets his native land. or
cease to sympathize with it. At this time
Ireland demands and deserves the sympathy
Of her sons. Referring to the present Irish
troubles, he said the Land Act was overrated |
as to its value to the people, because of the |
power of the rich under it to itigGte in the |
higher Courts, and the Inability of the peas.
ant to do so. He pointed out the many men |
distinguished in American history who We're
Irishmen or Of Irish descent. He urged that |
now all isalousies be laid aside, and that the |
Irish in America, irrespective of sect or party,
would work together to aid Ireland. In San |
Francisco in the procession yesterday, he |
saw Catholic and Protestant arm and arm to-
gether in the procession; the Orangeman and |
his ancient enemy side by side ia the line, |
each contributing to the success of celebra-
ton that was to give aid and succor to Irish
men in ireland. He besought his country
men to show as unselfsh spirit here.
AT the conclusion OF the address the floor
was cleared and dancing began. Evidently
the guests enjoyed the opportunity heartily !
thus afforded to break through the repression
the lenten season exacts The managing
committees were: Reception John Diviny,
P. J. Harvey, d. J. Considine, Thomas
Dryer, J. P. Brown, w. j O'Brien, w. H.
Mitchell. Floor Director-C. ?. Crowley.
Floor Managers-J. Reilly. II. Mullane, J.
A. Baillargeop, p A. Byrne, II. Heary, ID.
Strain, VIM. Ryan.
The uncut cakes and unbroken provisions
in the supper-room will be sold at the Pavilion
by auction at 10 A. N. to-day.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Thursday officers Lee
and Arlington informed couple of suspicious
characters whom they met in Chinatown that
they must leave the city within twenty-tour
hours; otherwise they would be taken in.
Yesterday morning one of the parties advised
to i" make himself scarce came to the sta
tion-house, staggered in and was given
chair, and be Immediately died. 1t was sub
sequently ascertained that the deceased was
Frank Clark, alias Smith. He was held to
answer for burglary for entering the carpenter
shop of Falkner Bros. and stealing tools, and
convicted of robbery January 10, 1881, and
sentenced to one years imprisonment at Fol
som. November 80, 1884, for stealing the
boots and hat of his pal, j. G. Harris he was
sentenced to the chain-gang for 100 days.
DR.. Buckley held post norton last evening,
and stated that his liver and heart were dis
ordered. The former weighed twelve pounds
and the latter was twice the natural size. An
inquest will be held at 10 a NJ. to-day.
"GIGANTEAN MINsTRELs. Bruno Kenni-
colt, General Agent for Lasvitt's Gigantean
Minstrels, was in the city yesterday, and
rnA I,Lo for hat 20 or ha |
Theater. This troupe is under
the same management ss Leavitt's Variety
Troupe, that appeared here little over q
month ago. The minstrel company comes
from a successful engagement in San Fran
cisco. 1t is announced as "the greatest
minstrel company on EARTH" and in detail
the management says it has twenty come
dams and twenty instrumentalists. OF the
company ten are vocalists. 1t promises that
no played out acts" or "worn-out songs"
or t'dilapidated music, or "vapid jokes
will be presented. In short, everything is
warranted to be fresh and good OF all
of which the public will have an opportunity
to judge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings next.
THE WEATHER.-The weather at Sacra-
mento yesterday was that of an April day
showers and sunshine. The river is falling,
and last evening marked only 10 feet and 2
inches. The west-bound train is still snow
bound at Blue Canyon. Il will likely get
through to-day. There has been no cessation
of the storm at North San Juan. and nothing
like it in severity has ever been known there
At San Luis Obispo the weather cleared up
Yesterday after rainfall of 81 Of an inch in
the previous twenty-four hours. The storm
is over at Modesto, but an overflow of the
Tuolumne river is expected At Visalia the
weather has entirely cleared. At Emigrant
Gap it was still saowing at $50 P. M and the
chances for the passage of trains during the
night were regarded as extremely slim.
CHURCH SocIALs.-The ladies of the Sixth
social entertainment in the lecture room of
the church last evening, Mamie Barrett and
Eva Huntoon gave an instrumental duet,
George Textbook gave reading, MIR. Nc
Keever gave harmonica solo, Mrs. Seedler
and Mr.. Flint gave recitations, and Mrs.
Cooley sang. There was also dialogue in
which four persons took part. During the |
evening the ladies served cakes, sandwiches |
and coffee to the guests. A very agreeable |
social entertainment was given last evening |
at Calvary Baptist Church by the Young |
Ladies Missionary Society, for the benefit of |
home and foreign missions. A pleasing and |
varied programme was presented.
LAND LEAGUE.-The regular weekly meet |
ing of the Dillon Branch Irish National Land
League will be held at Grand Army Hall
Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. An inter-
esting programme Of musical and literary ex-
ercises will be rendered, in which Professor
BiIsie, Mr.. Murphy, Mrs. A. Arens and sew.
eral others will participate. All friends OF
the cause are requested to attend.
BRITISH PIoNIC-The sixth annual picnic
of the British Mutual Benefit and Social So