Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE STATE GRANGE.
First Days dings-Appointments
of Committees-Etc.

First Days Proceedings-AppOint
of Committees-Etc.
The State Grange began its annual ses-
sion 4. Changers Hall, in this city, at 10
A. NJ. yesterday. The hail was most hand
somely and deliberately decorated with
flowers, bunting, fruits and emblems of the
Order. IN the center of the hall was erected
floral piece of large dimensions and cx-
quisite beauty. The reception committee
have been busy for the past two days re-
ceiving delegates who hail from every part
of California. The meeting was largely at
tended, and its members are representative
men and women ofthe coast. 1t was called
to order at 1910 A. NJ. yesterday by w. NJ.
Coulter The following committee was
appointed on Credentials B. r. Spillman,
J. +. Cross, A. ID. Nelson, Sister NJ. Z. Flint,
Sister w. l.. Overlliser.
Recess was taken until P NJ.
At the opening of the afternoon session
q lengthy communication was read from S.
A. Mckay, Chaplain of the New York
Grange.
The Secretary. J. V. Webster. read his
annual report, which was referred to the
Committee on Officers.
Treasurer |. c. Steele submitted his an
nual report, which was referred to the
Finance Committee.
w. /. OverhiSer, Lecturer read his re-
port which was referred to the Committee
on Officers.
The record of the proceedings of the
Executive Committee was read and filed
Committees were appointed as follows:
Constitution and Bylaws = William
Johnston, C. Grattan, w. Renwick, Sister
Clara Deming Sister yolney Taylor
l. A Tibn.tto Nolpn.,
James Blood, Sister n. G.. Babcock Sister
u. D. Hull.
Co-operation-G. w. Hancock L. II.
Fassett, H. Bowman, Sister d. d. Hull,
Sister A NJ West
Appeals-s L. Wriston. F. DAILY, II A.
Logan, and Sisters NJ. J. Frisbie and Hettie
Deming.
Resolutions H H. West, O. Dennis, N
> Carr and Sisters Thomas Mcconnell and
'. +. Bangs.
Officers Reports.-A. ?. Roach, r. NJ.
Nixon, J. H. Gardiner and Sisters NJ. L.
Flint and 2. H. McGrew.
Feast of Pomona Q. s. Flint, G. c.
McMullen, c. A. Hull, F. Vanderpool, j.
+. Denling and Sisters NJ. J.. Rich, IL. /.
Carr, F. Mcconnell. and Hettie Deming
California Patron-I. C. Steele, John f.
Dewey, William Arms and Sisters Minnie
Plummer and ~ j. Frsbie.
Reports We're read from several of the
District Deputies and referred to the proper
committee.
At the evening session an address of
welcome was delivered by O. S. Flint, w.
NJ. of Sacramento Grange, and was replied
to by ". NJ. Coulter of the California State
Grange.
Sister w. L. Overhiser, of Stockton, read
an original poem, entitled The Tree by
the Wayside.'
Al 10 P. NJ. the Grange adjourned to 10 \.
n. today.
PowELLsoN Go1NG TO FoLsoM.-Deputy
Sheriff Wilson brought up from San Fran
cisco last evening, en- route to the State
Prison at Folsom, James Powellson, con-
victed of felony III having induced minor
Lily Nichols. to live life of prostitution,
and sentenced TO five years Imprisonment.
When the case was called in Court and the
defendant was asked if he had anything TO
say, he pleaded for leniency, saying that
this was his first oflensc and denying that
he was or had been either vagrant or an
opium fend, as he had been accused. The
Court III passing sentence, said The evl-
deneo was that the girl was not chaste
when you met her. But she was then en-
gagged in an honorable employment and
since this was so it was your dutv-what
have done all in your power TO lead the
girl back TO an honorable life. to the career,
if possible, Of honest and virtuous woman
hood This is the duty of all honorable
Young men. The statute provided in a case
of his sort is wholly inadequate, but it is
all that is prescribed. | must see that it is
enforced that your case may be an exam
pie 70 others"
POLICE CouRr-The following cases were
disposed Of by Judge Henry in the Police
Court yesterday: +. Reed, for bat
terry, had his case continued until
Saturday. The cases of embezzle-
ment against D. NJ Burns were set
for hearing on November 18th, and those
against Thos. II. Reynolds for November
10Th. Nicholas Alsing was fined SO for
battery. The charges of yagrancy made
against Dell AflliCk and adultery against
Mary Mead by the husband Of the latter,
were dismissed at his request. Phil Ward,
accused of battery, was discharged The
misdemeanOr case of W. +. Frazer was dis
missed upon payment of costs, he having
removed the Objectionable lumber from
the street. Charles Shear was convicted
of disturbing the peace and will be SEN
fenced to-day,
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-At the Metro
politan this evening the combination of
musicians known as the Spanish Students
will commence an engagement Their
entertainments are novel, artistic, and in
every way satisfactory to all who love
music. Popular prices will rule--75, so
and Is cents, and in addition it may be
mentioned that parties purchasing tickets
to the tbeater for any evening will be given
complimentary ticket to the promenade
concert and dance to be given at Armory
Hall Friday night.
SCHOOL REPoRr,-The school at Browns
distric;-Miss Alice Il. DIPPED, teacher
opened on the LIST of September. There are
enrolled 80 scholars, with an average at
tendance of p. Upon the roll of honor
for the month are the following: Frank
West, Orphev GlasScock. Edith Titus. Efiie
West. Eta Wilson, LATE Scott, Henry King
and Berthe Craig. For perfect recitations
during the month: Sarah Hancock, Orphey
GlaSscock and Frank West, For percent
age of 20 and above Alma Talbert, Joe
Scott Ella Talbert, Edith Titus Cora King
and Eifie West.
BLAINE AND LOGAN FIRE BRIGApE.-The
Blaine and Logan Fire Brigade held a
meeting at the Wigwam last evening which
was attended by large number of enthusi-
astic Republicans The club entered into
contract with Weinstock 81 Lubin for $50
uniforms, TO be delivered by u o'clock on
Saturday next. The uniform is quito
handsome, consisting of red shirt, white
belt and whito cap. The club adjourned
10 Thursday evening
TWENTY-FIVE cases new hats received to-
day, direct from New iork-mens, youths
and boys--in many new styles; boys caps
lenameled covers, Is cents. Red Houses