St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-07-01
SAINT PAUL.
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
Address by Father
ToIton. the Colored Priest.

Interesting Address by Father
ToIton, the Colored Priest.
The ability-musical and literary
exhibited by the colored people at New
market theater last evening made
grand showing for st. Paul. In the
opinion of competent critics a showing
was made that is not only creditable to
the colored people, but such COM
blnation of talent from amateurs
would be credit to any race
or community. This much may be sald
of the general programme, ASIDE
from the parts taken by TWO OF tlree
other participants who are known TOT
their probity and ability. The occasl on
was an entertainment gwen unaer Tue
management of st. Peter Clayer'S
sodality. which is made up of colored
members of the Roman Catholic church.
The interesting programme was pre-
scented mainly by colored people. ASIDE
from them, interesting parts were
taken by Archbishop Ireland,
Bishop Stanley, Aid. Gehan,
Miss Anna Schohart and others.
There came near being stampede just
before the curtain went up, on account
of large rat running across the stage
and from thence to box and down into
the audience. The rodent lost It's lie
by the foot of man and order was re-
stored. After the opening song by
oaartette, composed of Mr.. and MIS-. w.
NJ. Smith, Miss Burke and Mr.. Allison,
the interest in the entertainment caused
the audience to forget this dlsagreeaDle
incident. Charles Bush followed with
"The Last Sweet Words OF Mother III
a clear, mellow voice, and was recalled.
Charles Winter Wood, who was for
merlv bootblacll in Chicago, but who
is now taking a dramatic course OF
study, gave a good Interpretation OF the
story of damon and Pythias." He
subsequently gave readings entitled.
"She Wanted to Learn Elocutlon,"
elbow to Make Money" la Col. Sci
lers. and enacted the scene from 1.-The
Bells,'' as presented by Henry Irving,
in a manner that shows considerable
dramatic talent for boy OF twenty years.
Whilst his voice is not yet quite as
strong and clear as it should be, he mas
q good conception and fair method OF IN
terpreting character. he was heartlly
applauded, particularly when for an
encore he recited the experience OF
baldheaded man with an lnqulsltlve Doy
on a railroad car. Mrs. K. w. Allen
gave sThe Dove" very prettily and with
good voice. Claud jackson and ms
Sister, Ara, sang extremely we'll for
little folks. The former responded to
the encore with a topical song.
Aid. John Gehan sang 'Infelice'' in
his usual good style and fully sustained
his reputation upon a recall. Mrs. w.
M. Smith gave THE Angelus," by Cor
don, in a gratifying manner. At this
iuncture in the programme Sam Hardy,
president of the .sodality. appeared on
the stage and made an excellent, plthy
speech, in which he referred to the Joy
in the Afro-American hearts twenty
eight years ago when they were
given freedom of person. Now the
same people were glad-hearted because
they had the privilege of knowing that
they had by fellow men been placed on
the high plane of intellectual freedom.
He specialized by alluding to the pres
ence of one who had been made Ro-
man Catholic priest, and introduced
Father August Tolton, of Chicago:
Hearty and prolonged applause followed
the last remark, continuing for a con-
siderable time after the preist took his
place on the stage. The heartlneSS OF
the greeting was evidently very crafty
ing to Father TOltOn. He made terSe,
pointed address that was greeted Win
prolonged applause at several Intervals.
His alIusion to Archbishop Ireland was
the occasion for great enthusiasm. he
spoke as follows:
Right Reverend and Honored Guests. La
dies and Gentlemen: This is undoubtedly
one of the happiest moments of my llte to
find myself in position to address the peo-
pleof this city, its highest spiritual ana tem-
porai rulers, 1t is not my intention TO detaln
GU long by q set speech, for am sure you
lictn n
ouent tongue than myself. NeVertnelesS L
feel that a few words of encouragement TO
nv peopie cannot but make an impression
ct this joyful moment.
First believe that we, the cOlored people
of America, owe undying gratitude to all OF
those undetermined men who nave seen nj
TO champion the cause of the colored men.
1t was the same spirit of nobility that STRUCK
the chains from our limbs tnat now ARISES W
strike chains from our minds The former
freedom from physical slavery was no DOUBT
difficult of plshment, since II sacrlhced
the lives of thousands of her best citizens,
who now lie beneath the sod.
The latter or freedom from mental slav-
ery. is far more difficult because the enemy
called prejudice escapes, as 1t were, from the
mouth of the cannon and can be reached only
bv the force of public opinion. anna nrm De-
lever in public opinion. The man VINO, as
Webster said. understands not the force of
public opinion understands not the spirit OF
this age;' and it is i'll this mighty force that
lies our only hope to ever break the shackies
of prejudice that at present for the
most part. closes the avenues of industry 10
The colored people, and l know full
well that your presence here this evening
is to adoance and, at the same time, purify
the state of public opinion so that we can all
feel. not in theory only, but in practice, that
we are free-born and free-liying American
citizens. all possessing the same privilege
under the beautiful stars and stripes. coun-
sci nv colored brethren to unite heart and
soul in this effort which, under the leader
shin of our most reverend and dear Arch
bishop Ireland, is being made in the North
west. We should, therefore, my dear peo-
pie. first of all strive to become good and
perfect Christians tor without the true
Spirit of Christianity to guide us, all of
our efforts TO 90 forward viii be i'll vain.
We should, on The other hand, strive to ele-
Vate ourselves in all the walks of life, for 1t
makes ITO difference how generous our
brethren might be towards MS, If we are not
prepared to do our part as faithful Christians
and grateful scholars those walks viii never
be opened to us. Therefore, religion and
education should be our motto. With these
no doubt INDUSTRY will follow us as neces-
sary consequence.
Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Shan
ley also spoke. Miss Anna Schonart
and Aid. Gehan followed with a duet.
John Sullivan contributed song, and
the programme concluded with quar-
tette.
Late Locals.