The record-union., 1895-05-23
Celestial Phenomenon %

! EDS. RECORD UNION: I hope 1t may
please you to record in your columns
some observations respecting the beauti-
ful and sublime spectacle that appeared
in she heavens to-day about 12:45 O'Clock.
| The attention of the observer was first
attracted to a circle of rare beauty and
| Ioveliness surrounding theluminous CELL
| ter of our solar system. 1t Is no strange
sight to see circle around the sun. But
not within the memoryof those now living
has there been one of such brilliancy as
that which lasted more than twenty min
utes to-day.
This circle. with diameter spanning
about one-elghth of the heavens, pre-
sented all the colors of the rainbow, with
matchless blending of tints and all
painted on azure ground Of unsurpassed
beauty.
The sky was clear, except here and
there where a semi-transparent cloud
| tloated leisurely along at marvellous
altitude.
one might imagine that some Appelles.
after practicing 1000 years in his celestial
retreat, had limned upon the canopy of
the upper deep the crystals OF fertile
imagination formulated under such in
spirations as survey of the heavens
alone can give.
a circle even when shorn Of all orna-
mental dress is still line of beauty. But
the circle displayed in the heavens to-day
was by no means the burden OF the phe-
nomenon. The area inscribed was very
unlike the rest of the heavens in color
and appearance. It was fine blending
of purple, crimson and gold, and was
much darker than the surrounding azure
field.
The circle was partially dual. Far
down the slope of the southern sky were
seen fragments or arcs of similar color
and form as the circle in chief. The gor-
geous king of day paled before the unac-
customed spectacle. He appeared to have
loaned his splendor for the production OF
something new and attractive.
The laws of natural philosophy, as we
understand them, leave this midday dis
play of surpassed beauty unexplained.
The Impression made on all who beheld
this wonder of nature will not soon de-
part L. j. SCHooNovER.
Sacramento, May q, 1895.
The Juniors Convention.
The second annual Junior Christian
Endeavor State Convention will begin in
this city this afternoon. At P. NJ. the
local Juniors will give an informal re-
ception to visiting delegates at the new
Pavilion, which has been fitted up for the
purpose.
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock Super
intendents' conference will be held at
the Tabernacle, Fifteenth and M streets.
All those interested in the Junior move
ment are invited to be present. a special
feature of the service will be cornet solo
by Otis Harrlll.
Saturday afternoon at the same place,
beginning at 2 o'clock, the convention
will open, presided over by Junior
from Los Angeles, Master Edwin Baxter.
There will be special music by a choir of
| forty children, who have been well
drilled. They will be assisted by
Johnnie Hoskins and others. with cor
nets, etc. All Sacramento Juniors are
requested to meet on Sixteenth street, be-
| tween and *, at Las sharp, to march to
the Tabernacle in body.
Sunday morning at $50 Junior
prayer meeting will held in the new
| Pavilion, and at $3.50 P. NJ. a grand Junior
| rally will be held at the same place.
Ex ira music will be furnished. All chill
dren of this city are cordially invited to
attend these meetings.