Last evening, the Colored Baptist Church hosted an entertainment that left attendees feeling they got more than their money’s worth. While the program promised a variety of acts, unexpected events added a surprising twist to the night.

One of the featured performances was a soldiers’ drill, meticulously organized by Jesse Alexander. Jesse had spent several days training his troopers and believed they were well-prepared. However, the audience had a different perspective. J. J. Miles, an older participant in the drill, struggled to keep up with the younger men, eliciting chuckles from the audience at his efforts. Their laughter disrupted the performance, prompting Jesse to politely ask Mr. Miles to step out of the drill.

This request did not sit well with Miles, who felt a burning indignation at being sidelined. Determined to settle the matter, he invited Jesse outside the church for a confrontation. Jesse, not wanting to escalate the situation, declined the challenge, leading to a temporary halt in the program. The audience, meanwhile, found the unplanned drama highly entertaining.

Despite the interruptions, the event was a financial success, adding a memorable chapter to the church’s community gatherings.