The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
MANY ATTENDED
 JEWISH CONCERT Benefit at Jefferson Melted a
 Neat Sum for Fund EXCELLENT PROGRAMME Several Prominent Men Delivered Ad- dresses and Mile sasa Nasal
 skaja Sang Several SeIec-
 tions-ExceIlent Voice.

| creed showed their sympathy with the the benefit entertainment at the Jeffer- son theatre yesterday afternoon' and list ening with marked attention to the able | addresses delivered by Rufus N. Rhodes and Rev. pr. John W. Stagg and the mu- sical programme number of persons who purchased tickets were unable to be present.
 Rabbi Morris Newfield was scheduled to deliver an address. but at the last mo- ment received summons from Tuska- loosa, calling him to that city to hold services and he left on the afternoon train which prevented his attendance at the entertainment other than for short time. While at the theatre he occupied a seat on the stage with MT. Rhodes and Dr. Stagg
 At the request of the committee on ar engagements MT. Rhodes presided.
 Mr Rhodes was first on the programme and although suffering from neuralga, delivered patriotic and eloquent address in which he told of the conditions in Russia and how the Jews in that coun- try were oppressed and murdered. MT. Rhodes said 1t was the duty of every American citizen to rise up in his right tous indignation and condemn the brutali- ties of the Russians toward the Jews. He stated that it Is the duty of every American to sympathize with the op- pressed and distressed and he expressed hls pleasure at seeing 80 many people present to aid the oppressed. Tt is our duty to prove our worthlness of the proud heritage we possess as free American citizens not only by words, but by deeds and by going down in our pockets and helping the suffering" said the speaker.
 Infamy of Persecution.
 MT. Rhodes, spoke of the infamy of the Russians in prosecuting the Jews and condemned the treatment accorded the oppressed race. Te said that such in- human acts had been committed against the Jews; that the patience of mankind had been exhausted, and added that the treatment of the Jews in Russia was dark and damnable. MT. Rhodes said that with fertile fields abundant crops. great factories and foundries the citizens of this country possessed evidences of  there are things which the American places first and before commerciaiism' and these are the righ. of free speech, free government, free press and the right to worship God, according to the dictations of ones conscience. This Is heritage which Is priceless and precious" said the speaker.
 In conclusion MT. Rhodes stated that liberal generosity has always been the glory of American citizens. and he thought that with the oppressed and dis tressed Jews crying for help in Russia, the sufferers could depend upon America for abundant assistance.
 The audience manifested it's approval of Mir. Rhodes remarks and their sympa- thies with his statements by continuous applause
 pr. Stagg's Address.
 After an overture by the orchestra the Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was intro ) duced by MT. Rhodes. as one who Al ways responds to what Is right" pr. stagg only spoke for a few minutes. but in that time he won the hearts of his | oppressed and distressed in Russa The speaker stated that the gathering was in behalf of the Jewish sufferers in the king dom of the Czar. and he felt certain that the people, irrespective of creed, down in their hearts had deep sympathy for the sufferers. Dr. Stagg spoke on mankind and the love that should be in the heart of every true man for the weak and af- hlcted. When assistance is needed neither nationality nor creed should be consider ed The duty of the individual to help humanity Is apparent everywhere and the speaker expressed his thanks in believing that no matter what occurs there Is sl- . ways a helping hand ready to be rendered the weak and afflicted.
 ''rhere are 100000 Jewish families in Russia destitute." said Dr. Stagg, which means 100000 or moro people are suf- ferng. Sympathy is being extended and agents are at work soliciting aid. About s2,0O0.O0O has been raised or will be raised but what are two million dollars when the amount must be divided among a million people? No race has displayed such a prominent part for individual lib- erty as the Jews. and wherever mankind [ is the Jew can be found. He lends his aid to upbuild countries and is at all r times extending aid to the needy" The speaker stated that the gathering was in the support of suffering humanity and that was only right and proper to send sympathy and substance to the op- pressed and distressed across the sea in Russia Dr. Stage in closing paid a tribute to mankind and his plea for the r sufferers was beautiful sentiment. He l was the recipient of an enthusiastic wave of approval as he took his seat on the stage.
 Musical Programme. { The musical part of the entertainment was of a high order. and was greatly en- joyed. Mile. Sasa Masalskaja of St. Pet ersburg, dramatic soprano, made an instantaneous hit. She was on the pro- gramme for two numbers" Boccacio" : and "Lelita,' and she responded to en- cores. She sang in French in German, in Spanish and Russian. Mile. Masalskaja is an artist of exceptional talent. Besides a sympathetic voice. she has perfect intona- ton, and musicianly vocalization. Her phrasing is fine and everything she sings Is full of spirit Few singers that have appeared on the concert stage have re- ceived such a spontaneous ovation as wal