Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-25


by Maggie Wood. At the distribution of
the presents little Mas Oracle Corwin made
a very eloquent call for a collection for the
purchase of gifts for The Chi dren. The wee
lsd7 orator made her appearance before the
auL ence, ar d spoke as follows: eve well
come you Ell here tonight to this the cele-
brstion of the birth of the greatest baby that
eve: was born. Oh, it was long, long ago,
and the occasion was so very impor-
tant that the angels left their places
around the great viii e throne and struck
their hsrps in happy song, and even the stars
twinkling away up in the sky sang together
for joy When the people cane to see the
Bethlehem Baby they brought gifts for Him,
and that custom has come down 10 us. Now
there are a good many little children here,
and we want to give them all a present, so
we ask you to give your mite TO help them to
be happy on this birthday of the child
Jesus"
CITY TRUsTEEs.-The regular session of
the City Trustees was held yesterday. The
Chief Engineer OF the Water Works reported
that the machinery was in operation IA
hours last week, pumping 1O,6OS,75 gallons
of water. 1t was ordered that the assessment
roll for the construction of q sidewalk on the
east side of Sixteenth street, from T to G, be
approved. The petition OF John Abrsmo.
vich, for permission to keep fruit stand at
the corner of Third and K streets, was re-
ferred TO the Street Commissioner. The
Superintendent of the Water Works was
authorized to make arrangements to furnish
steam for stationary engine at Dingley's
coffee mill. The Board adjourned after allow
ing salaries and the following bills: G. Zeit-
Ter IS g. A. NJ. Smith 500 %, l.. c. Fry
So, J. w. Watt S21S 10, Wilson 8, Mitchell
81, J. =. Barren 81, d. A. Henley S110,
Chez Sing $50, T. J. BAllou so, T. Cotter
SIS, F. Houghton Sl2l, j. Touhey $40, A.
f. Curosma So, e. Jackson S24, G. Burns
$40, A. King 500. Joseph Burns $500, W.
Graft Sl1 -, w. E. Whooper $50 Holbrook.
Merrill & Stet'on Sll5 so, Henry Ainsworth
IS 20. James Leonard s., J. n. Porter So,
Lauf kott5r & Dalton IS, P. Martello 81.
PoLYMATH, AGAIN.-Yesterday morning
the redoubtable Polymath was brought before
the Police Court, charged with discharging
firearms and drawing a deadly weapon.
When asked if he was guilty. he asked that
the evidence might be first heard, so that be
rni7ht avail himself of the information and
give a correct answer. The evidence in
formed him beyond doubt of his guilt, and
he pleaded accordingly. He was very anxious
that his case be put off until the middle Of
January, as he had a holiday stock of dia.
monds to dispose of. The Court continued The
case till January 9th, and placed his bond
at $500. Polymsth pulled out a sack n
which was an old watch, worth in the sggre-
gate about S3. and wanfed his Honor to lend
him $50 on il, then accept that sum as de
post, but Judge Henry declined to embark
in the nawu brOkino bosiness
BIL1IARDs.-The billiard exhibition at the
Golden Eagle last night was witnessed by
Governor Stoneman and staff, ard all were
delighted at the entertainment presented by
Colonel McNasser to his patrons match
of 200 points, in which the Sacramento
champion, Gleason, came out victorious,
after which. Professor MCCleery gave an exhi
bition of fancy shots that will have to be seen
to be appreciated Mr.. Bowers of the
Union Hotel, wanting to see contest be-
tween two equal players, has put no purse
Of $50, and Mr.. Lowry, Of San Francisco,
and Professor McCleerY will contest for it in
a three.b ball game CT LOCO points upon
Wednesday evening next. A treat is in store
for ali those who wish to see bona hde and
close game.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.- Jay Rial
Company opened at this theater las. evering
with the sensational melodrama, Taken
From Life" The play is of the extreme
sensational order, but the plot ia well con-
structed and the characters well sustained
Miss Louise Rial sUstails the part Of the
heroine and performs her part successfully.
The other characters are well sustained, and
the performance is one that Is well worth see
ing. Considering the numerous Christmas
entertainments the attendance last evening
was good. The play will be repeated this
afternoon and evening, aud tomorrow even.
ing " London Assurance will be given, with
Miss Rial as Lady Gay Spanker.
CHRISTMAS PREsENT-M. O'Meara, Jr.,
Assistant Engineer of the Fire Department,
will be the recipient this morning of beau.
tiful gift from his fellow vamps. 1t consists
of badge of office in the form of a shield
surmounted by lantern, the glare Of which
j. represented by a valuable diamond, and is
fanked on either side by a hreman's ladder
and trumpet. The shield, which is Of solid
gold, has upon its face steam fire engine,
the hubs OF the wheels being Of diamonds,
and the whole is gotten up in tbs highest
stvle cf the jewellers art. When Mr..
O'Meara awakes this morning he Will find it
pinned to his vest, which will be bis frat in
timation Of the kindness Of his friends.
PHoroGRAPHISG IA photographer was
engaged yesterday in takiag a Photographic
view of the Mills statuary in the rotunda Of
the Capitol. In order t. secure q good and
sufficient light the front doors were opened
md the available light obtained. The group
has been surrounded with a neat wooden
fence, but it is not at ali in keeping with the
elegance Of the gift, nor does it afford the
necessary protection. The State should put
an iron fence, OF neat design, around the
statuarv, and one that curious people could
not climb over without difficulty.
IycoRroRAmoNs.-Articles of incorpora-
ton have been filsd in the office of the Secre-
tary Of State Ct the Union Unassessable Min
ing Company of San Francisco. The Direc-
tors are Nj. c. Kennedy, David Isaaes, II.
+. Dodge, T. a Huntington and \. K.
Wadman. The capital stock Is $40, OOOO OO,
divided into 100, 600 shares. Also OF the Al
hambra Water Company OF San Gabriel,
Los Angeles county. The Directors are j.
De Barth Shorb, K. +. Bishop. j. Herbert,
t. L. Watkins, and ]. w. Wood, OF Los
Angeles. Capital stock, $4,000, divided
into 2, 500 shares.
CoMNERcIAL.-Arrived, barge Centennial
per steamer Reform from San Francisco,
with lumber aud shingles to w. F. Frazer
sud Friend L Terry Lumber Company.
Steamer AlverAdo from Upper Sacramento
with general produce to order.
An Event nj Hale Bros.
Grand clean up Of holiday goods for the
next four days.
Fancy handkerchief boxes for less than cost
/ price.
Fancy toilet msts at prices far less than