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

METROPOLITAN THEATER.-The Ladies'
Choral Society" is sn organization of this city
now in its second year. 1t is composed of
prominent local vocalists, and is under the
tutorship of a well.known and competent
teacher. This evening, at the Metropolitan
Theater, the society will make its second
public appearance, when it will present, in
costume, the operetta entitled 1.-The Miracle
of the Roses" 1t is a composition of excel
lence, the music being of pleasing charac-
ter and admirably adapted to the dramatic
character of the operetta. The society will
appear with full ranks, and be assisted by
the old and thoroughly appreciated music
orgsnizat alton known as the Turner Harmonic
it being composed entirely of male voices.
The orchestral support viii be given by thu
Symphonic Orchestra. In addition to the
operetts will be sung the prayer from "Moses
in Egypt" The ladies have placed the tickets
of admission at 80 cent?, being only sufficient
to cover the expenses. The box sheet is open
at Hammers music store, J street, where re-
served seats will be marked for % cents ex-
ira. The rehesrsals have been severe and
many, and the judgment of those VINO have
heard one or more is that this local musical
effort will win success.
Police CoURT.-Louis Cavansugb, COM
mon drunk, was called up in this Court
yesterday, but as he demanded hearing
before a Jury, his case was postponed
George Blakemor, for stoning the windows
Of a lady whom he sdored, but who failed to
respond to his yearningS, was permitted to
depart upon payment Of costs IS proof was
produced that he had duly settled for the
breskages caused by his missiles Charles
Smith and Billy Davidson, drunks, were
discharged, ard Samuel Lindsay, the old
man and vagrant, was discharged on ac-
count of his advanced age.
INTEREST TO TEACHEBs.-In another col.
umn notice is given that the Teachers Insti-
tute of Sacramento county will be held at the
Capital Grammar School building, on Q
street. between Ninth and Tenth, December
19sh, and continuing in session three days;
and also. that the County Board of Eiuca-
ton will hold an examination for granting
teachers certificates, commencing Wednes-
day, December 26sh. Applicants will report
st the office Of the County Superintendent
in the Courthouse.
MILITARY ORDERS. - Elsewhere will be
found orders for the parade of the companies
of the First Artillery Regiment ut P. n.
to-day. TO DO honor to General w. S. Han
cock, one Of the distinguished Generals CT
the army and a hero of the late war. The
General OF the Fourth Brigade has also called
ont his staff for the hour noted above, and to
appear in full uniform.
MAsQuERADE.-Th Ancient Order of For
esters announce s. grand masquerade, to take
place at Armory Hall January 18th. The
subscription lists are now open. It is in
tended to make it 2 select and notable affair
OF the amusement season. The tickets are
priced low and are within the reach of all.
A CENTENARIAN.-SarAh Gallagher died in
this city yesterday at her late residence on
Front, between 0 and P streets, st the age Of
100 years. She leaves considerable property
in this city. The deceased was a relative Of
Peter Donahue, Of San Francisco.
AUCTIoS.-Bell & Co. will sell by auction
at lO25 Eighth street, tomorrow at 1890
A. N, large lot of elegant household furni.
ture. The sale is positive and without re-
serve. The goods are now on exhibition at
the number given above.
INFORMATION WANTED. Ward de-
sires information of his son John, who left
his home in this county on the 9TH inst. The
lad is aged -, is > feet inches high, with
dark brown hair, and of fair complexion.