Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCg.
Mathematician Theater.

metropolitan Theater.
About one hundred and ten amateur
singers presented the cantata Of " Esther "
last night at the Metropolitan Theater, for
the benefit Of three worthy public and
philanthropic purposes. The manager was
\. Sanborn. a well-known and competent
tenor, and the musical conductor was
Charles A Neale, who surprised even his
friends by the skill with which he welded
the baton and the method he employed to
keep an amateur force well in hand. The
orchestration was very good. Mrs. \ eale ably
presided at the piano in the orchestra. The
character of Esther was taken by Mrs. DR..
Pinkham and we'll sung, that of Zerish by
Mrs. Godley-Smith, who gave that dra-
matte character with excellent effect and
due regard for the demands of the role.
Mr.. Sanborn sang the part OF MOrdecai with
entire acceptabiity; Mr.. Plant made a
good Hannah, singing perhaps with dis
tincter pronunciation. and being more at
ease than any of the male voices. Mr..
Beardsley was the King, and gave the part
very creditably, but evidently needs conf
dence in himself, and will gain it. Mr..
Fritz. the well-known basso. sang the part
Of the High Priest. Mrs. George Hans
bros had the soprano role of Nordecai' 5
Sister, and rendered her scores effectively,
with good voice and with appropriate ac-
ton. Miss Cleo Cooper in a few measures,
rs the Prophecies made favorable impress
sion. Misses Tietjiens and PAYNE, ard
Messrs. kidder, Smith and Barrett had
minor parts, but gave them effectively,
The numbers that reused the audience to a
degree Of enthusiasm, were the scenes
between Hannah and his wife, the duo
between Haman and the King, the boys
chorus, the chorus of girls, the PRAYER
of Mordecai's sister, and the final quartet e.
DO | Wake?' The chorus is not one the
musical public is accustomed to hear
upon the local stage. Most of the faces
were strange to il. There was evidently
strength enough. but with here and there
an exception, timidity manifest in ex-
crciSing It. There were noticeable some
rough places and some cropping for safe
ground, inseparabie from lack OF individ-
uality in singers. But ii is 10 be said that
the chorus was creditably correct; it very
seldom, and at no time materially, in
vaded the harmonies. Il lacks only conf
dence. 1t can trebly augment the volume
and power and warmth of tone without
being noisy" if it but wills to 90 it. All
the singers manifested something of embar-
rassment and lacked earnestness, with one
exception, but which will certainly be less
prominent tonight, as the feeling of en-
barrassmeut will probably vanish with a
second appearance. The cantata was pre-
scented rs q whole creditably, and afforded
a brief and pleasing entertainment With
out being up to the standard of the cantata
when given here some years ago, it was
nevertheless asUcceSsful attempt, and musi-
cally and as Il spectacle should draw good
houses, irrespective Of the purpose for
which the ladies and gentlemen engaged,
are unseliiShiy laboring. The admission IS
but fifty cents, and seats can be secured for
tonight without extra charge
HOWARD BENEVOLENT AssoCIATION.-At
the meeting of the Board of Directors for
reviewing the society's operations in the
month Of February. the report Of the
Steward showed 262 persons Is having re-
ceivcd aid by 7:}9 dispensationS. There are
now receiving such help rs the association
has the means of rendering l2men, - wOm-
en- and IS children; in all, l45. The Treas
urer reports Sl03 > as his receipts from
monthly subscribers. and S33 81 from other
sources, making his total receipts for the
month $l36 co while his disbursements
ury February 2Sth of SOB 50 from which
deduct the February bills audited at the
meeting, 1891 81, and there remains only
1852 80 TO help through the spring aunths
Women's and childrens clothing and
under clothing are much needed. For
acknOW ed .ment Of donations see adVcr-
tisement
POLICE CouEr.-In the Police yesterday
the case Of ". w. Jones, for embezzlement,
was continued until to-day. The charge
of threats against life preferred against
Susan Moore by W. II. Jackson, was
changed to one of disturbing the peace.
upon which she was convicted and fined
s. 3d. Dan Whalen, the tramp captured
by Deputy Constable May in the act Of APP
propriating potatoes from in front of Booth
& Co $ was convicted Of petit larceny. and
Will he sentenced this morning. John
Brady, for having been drunk, was fined
s. 50.... Mrs, Washington, who had also
been drunk. was fined 5lO.... Mamie
Wilson, arrested for exhibiting, forfeited
her deposit.
CHINESE FUYEEtL.-Y estcrday afternoon
a large Chinese funeral took place from a
house on Third street. between l and J,
nearly three weeks agO-on the day before
the Chinese New Year. As it was deemed
bad luck to have a funeral during the hol
ldays, arrangements were made with an
undertaken Tor the preservation of the body
until yesterday, when the funeral took
place. Funeral meats were provided in
abundance; great many hacks were en-
ployed to carry those who desired to fol-
low the deceased 10 the grave, and two
bands of music Chinese did service in the
procession.
New CirIzENs.-IniDepartment One the
Superior Court yesterday, Emil Fabian,
native of Germany, was admitted to cit
izenship on the testimony of w. Il. Ham
ilton and c. Fabian. In Department Two,
James Ray Buchanan and Charles II.
Buchanan, natives of Canada, were admit
ted to citizenship. the former on the testi-
mony of II. NJ BLACKWELL and James Nc
Calloch. and the latter upon the testimony
of J. K. Buchanan and II. NJ. BLACKWELL
ISooRPoRArED.-The following articles of
incorporation were filed yesterday with the
Secretary OF State: Lite Workers of East
Oakland, for the purpose of administering
relief to poor and needy widows and or
phans in the State of California: Principal
place of business, Oakland, Alameda coun-
". Directors-BelleC obbedick, 4 p. Len
nox. Marian Law, Eliza Learn, K. p Nc
Wade. There is no capital stock.
The attention of the public is called 10
q fine line of gas fixtures at the store of
Tom Scott, the Plumber. Mt 303 J street
The stock includes some of the very latest
STYLES, and all at bedrock prices.