The morning call., 1890-05-01
A CATHOLIC CONCERT.
Benefit for the Young Mems In
stitute Library.
The Archbishop, Representative Priests and
Prominent Catholics Entertained in
Metropolitan Hall.

Last evening Metropolitan Hall was the scene
of very delightful and successful entertain
ment. which seemed TO borrow vivacity from the
presence OF an enthusiastic audience that hlled
the house comfortably.
The event was a concert and literary treat
given by The Young Mems Institute for the ben
eft of the library and reading-rooms connect ed
with the headquarters in the Flood Building
Judging from the interest taken in the affair."
both by Catholic people OF this city
and The representative clergy. 1t will have
resulted in handsome addition financially to the
funds for which II was given.
So far as the programme is concerned nothing
but words of praise could be said FOR the COM
mittees having ii in charge, for everything went
along pleasantly without hitch. The numbers
were well balanced, and at no time did the per-
Torrance drag. Then, again, the participants
are all well known and favorably, too, and ac-
quilted themselves quite creditably to the entire
amusement and pleasure OF tie Interested audi
ence.
BRIGHT DECORATIONS.
The stage or platform was set out with ported
plants and frightened by the decoration of flags.
pennantS and ornamental drapery. In front
from one side to the other were arranged ferns
and palms, beneath which hung bright craplDg
Of red, white and blue cloth.
Two large American flags stood out promi-
nently on either side, and the outlines Of the
organ were decorated with national streamers
and star-bedecked material of a light blue color.
all Blended in pleasing harmony. Above them
appeared the gold initials Y. NJ. l." suspended
in mid air, with The motto of the order: " Pro
Deo Pro Patria."
seats were arranged across the platform and
al O'clock were occupied by his Grace Arch
bishop RiOrdan, Rev. George Montgomery, Chan
cellor OF the Archdiocese, and the following
grand officers aud prominent members;
Grand President, j. F. Sullivan; Grand Secretary
Joseph ]. Twohig; Grand Treasurer, John Lynch
Grand Marshal, Leander L. James of Napa Grand
Medical Examiner, ID. Z. Raglan NJ. D.. Grand Insi de
Sentinel, Alexander Rosborough: Grand Directors
y. W Erwin William D. Shea James W; Coehrane'
II. }. Murphy James ) Harrington, T. j Sheehan
Waiter Malloy, D; J. o'Leary Thomas H Brady
dentS-J. j. Mcilade' Martin Fleming, ;. Meteor
mick. George Patterson and James d. Phelan.
The front row OF seals was reserved Tor the
clergy, who, however, seated themselves In all
parts OF the house Among them were the Very
Rev j. J. PrenderRast, v e.. Fathers Cottle
Cummings and Seaman, and the pastors OF
several local parishes. The reverend superlors
OF the colleges of the Sacred Heart on Eddystreet
and ST. Mary's, Oakland, were also present. 1t
is quite evident that deep interest is attached
by Ihe ecc eslasiical authorities TO every under.
taxing by the Y. NJ. l.
OVERTURE ON THE ORGAN.
AT O'Clock Professor j. Lewis Browne per-
formed a charming grand organ ofertOire-"De
Concert" by Thayer-wiih a skill and finish that
creaed applause. No sooner had the deep tones
form were occupied Ex-Judge J. +. Sullivan
occupied Tie Presidents chair, and beside him
sat lile Archbishop, WHO apparently was deeply
interested In the entertaining programme which
Graud President Sullivan addressed the audi
ence briefly, bidding each and every one SIN
cere welcome to The entertainment and giving as
sincere thanks in the name of the young but
powerful society which he represented His
words were well chosen and earned for him a
fatIering ovation.
a romance and study by Salmon and Glider
Salmon were then discouTssd on the piano by
Alvah Glover Salmon with this young professors
brilliant touch ana Charming mastery OF the In
slTument. He was warmly applauded.
Miss Fame MOnck, who is possessed OF a rich
soprano voice, sang Millard's "Amalia" so
sweelly and so well that the audience would not
cease applauding until she gave ballet encore.
ORATOR OF THE EVENING.
James D. Phean, the orator of the evening.
was greeted with loud applause when he stepped
to the front Of The platform with Grand President
Sullivan. He alluded in opening, TO the society
OF Catholic young men, who already had won a
singular success in organizing and establishing 4
society in whose ranks are now numbered up
ward OF 1000 eager to extend their usefulness,
TO estl blish their reading-rOom and library,
TWAS encouraging to see so many friends Of
the young ana enthusiastic order present to help
il in This good work Enthusiasm and hope.
which are wholly the characteristic features OF
success are pre- emiuently the prominent ones or
the Young Mems Institute.
Everything In life depended on the young men.
Amidst the pleasures OF great metropolis the
fairest hopes Of youth are crushed and the dear
est treasures of the heart corrupted. To combat
this state OF things the institute established.
This condition could not be allowed to continue.
Ii Is careful training improved environments
culture OF head and heart that have brought
man TO his present state Of advancement Man
without cultivation is little better than the wild
beast; and what is true OF man is also true Of
communities These things are not considered
as carefully as they should be, because there is
no conception of their Importance
For depravlty and degradation, neglected man
has no equal In the animal kingdom. In the
shadows OF great cities there dwelis race OF
Yandas. People wonder at the pernlciOus activ-
iy Of me devil 6at he has bis PURPOSE Man
strucilOn 10 himself and TO society.
GIVING THE GREATEST LIBERTY.
The American Idea is to give the greatest lib
cry respective Of order; the European. TO have
tie greatest order irrespective OF liberty. Under
the former system man should develop the best
parts of his nature, and the country depend on
lie Individual fitness of its subjects. He who
Civ 5 most, therefore, Is most his country
friend
One Of the marked characteristics OF the land
is cohesiYeness. unity and organization. And
when these organizations have for their purpose
the elevation aud mutual benefit oil fellow man,
their real worth may be seen In the great benefits
TO mankind. Such purposes lit men from the
lower life Into higher and nobler plane.
Then the speaker went on to show the neces-
sity for young men organizing as means TO
overcome all the evils to which man is heir The
institute had all this and more for its aims and
objects, for, besides the elevation OF the young
men personally 1t attended to the temporal
wants.
Even after the death OF a member it con signs
him to mother earth with Christian burial and
offers help to his soTrowing friends as well as
giving its sympathy. The mutual benefits &C
cruns from such an organization are worthy oil
more than passing thought, owing TO their I'M
portance.
The eloquent Grafton concluded amid burst
OF enthusiastic plaudits from the whole house.
I he Beasey babies played an lair Varie" by
De BeriOt In a style which showed appreciable
Improvement In their remarkable execution.
They were called out again and in response
played pretty encore and again displayed their
skin TO good effect.
THE ENTERTAINMENT.
DIR. Thomas L. Hill convUlsed the audience
with his humorous recitation OF a New England
skeich. he acted as he spoke IN quite clever
manner aud was applauded.
a recitation by Miss Ethel Brandon In her
tTactlye numbers and earned a hearty response.
Mrs Sadie A. Parker and Albert TissOt sang
'Masuadieri." by Verdi, very Drettlly and
charmed heir hearers with the song.
SignOr ROberii Stantini sang My Sweetheart
When Boy" in good voice, with a spirit TO his
robust notes that was appreciated. He wa;
loudly appauded.
Justice F. j. Murasky also took part in the
enisitalnment by reading short poems and was
well received.
Arditrs I'll Bacio" was sung by Miss LottIe
Calsing, who warbled the soprano notes so we'll
that size was called upon for an encore.
William j. Hynes sang three comic songs, and
might have continued singing all night and kept
the audience well entertained.
TIE last number was one of the best il being
a song by Y. Nj. /. No. 55 Glee Club, consisting
Ter, George a. Rice, Frank j. Somers and Robert
A Marshal.
The entertainment was brought to close with
an organ solo by Professor Brown.
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