The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-20

form. trembling with age. head
gray unto white. voice husky and
weak. AS such appeared Gen. William
Booth, founder of the Salvation Army
as he stood before an audience of 3, 300
people at the Swedish Tabernacle, Min
neepolls, last evening and spoke. That
IS the physical man. But the spirit
that reigns within that body does not
recognize such impediments. 1t is still
young and impetuous, and is inspired
with cause that gives way to words
that have a magnetic charm. The
gestures are nervous, but the words
come freely
The meeting last evening was held
under the auspices Of the Scandinavian
SalVationists, and was attended large
ly by Swedes, Norwegians and Danes.
Ihe large auditorium early commenced
to fill, and by 8 o'clock nearly every
seat was taken. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Col. Sutton, of New York,
who has charge Of the Scandinavian
salvation Army work in the United
States. Previous to the arrival Of the
general. instrumental music was fur
nished by large brass band, in which
We're players from the Twin Cities and
Duluth
The arrival of Gen. Booth and his
party was the signal for a reign of
pandemonium. Drums were beaten,
horns blown and handkerchiefs waved.
Booth walked slowly up on the plat
form. and responded by waving the
Bible above his head. 1t took several
minutes to restore quiet.
The regular exercises opened with
singing "At the Cross in the Swedish
language. Following prayer was in
voked by Adjutant Miss Lindstrom. Of
Chicago. Then the congregation united
in From Depth of Mercy Can it Be-"
Gen. Booth then offered prayer, with
Col. Snowden acting as interpreter. Fol-
lowing came a duet by Col. Snowden
and Brigadier loft, of Chicago, after
which a collection was taken for the
benefit Of the extension Of the Scam
dinavian work in the Northwest.
Gen. Booths address was a novelty
IL that every word was translated, so
that such Of the audience, who might
not be well acquainted with the Eng
lish language could partake Of it all.
This function was admirably perform
ed by Adjutant loft The general
opened with telling about his visit to
the Scandinavian countries last sum-
mer, and the excellent work done there.
He surmised that all present were glad
to see him, and that If they were not,
they should be. 81 shall speak to you
in two languages" he said, land
hope God will help you to receive what
say. HIS ADDRESS was on the SUBJECT
What is it to be a Christian?" He
spoke of Christ's business on EARTH
that it was to save souls and bring men
and women to heaven.
Gen. Booth spoke of the great privi-
lege Of having been born in a Christian
home, and being cared for by Christian
parents, but this, he urged, did not
make a man a Christian. Neither shat
a man had his head full Of the teach
ings Of the Bible was he a Christian.
Many man has died and gone to hell
with his head full of the teachings of
Christ" he said. The speaker urged
penitence, and in true Salvation Army
style called upon those present to make
their peace with their Maker. Thus
imploring his audience the general
grew eloquent, and at times forgot his
interpreter, and talked away from him.
Following Booths address a conse-
Grafton meeting was held, which Mrs.
BoothTucker opened with prayer. This
meeting was very successful, and many
converts came forward and expressed
their penitence.
The meeting was attended by Saliva
tionfsts from various parts of the
Northwest, and members of Gen.
Booths party, including Commander
and Mrs Booth-Tucker and Commits
sioner Nicol. editor Of the Salvation
Army periodicals.