The Portland daily press., 1888-01-24
NATIONAL INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
The Annual Meeting Held at Free
street Church Yesterday.
Addresses by MRS. QuInton and 9th.
ers and Officers Elected.

This body held interesting sessions yester-
day afternoon and evening in the Free street
Baptist church. The afternoon session was
introduced by the singing Of two verses of
Coronation" followed by reading the
Scriptures by the president, Mrs. Frye, ami
few moments Of silent prayer. This was
followed by the reports of the secretary,
Mrs. Charles E. Webster; the treasurer.
Mrs. Charles Cook and the librarian, Mrs.
George f. Thurston. The report on petition
work was read by Mrs. Judge Bonney; and
the report on press work by Mrs. Ogden.
Mrs. Quinton, president of the National
Association, made an address. She spoke
of the practical work that can be done by
the Auxiliary sociations-especially in
deepening the interest in the various
branches of missionary work among the In
dians; and her sketches of Indian character,
of their religious and educational n>eds
were exceedingly interesting. She especial
ly urged upon the Maine Auxiliaries to as
sumo part of the responsibility of erecting
and sustaining much needed mission build
ing among the 0mahas to be located at
Omaha Creek.
The ladies present discussed the PROPOSE
tion and then unanimously voted to turn
their efforts in that direction.
Mrs. George S. Hunt presented the greet
ings of the w. T. c. U. to the Indian Asso-
citation, after which the nominating commit
tee reported and presented the following
board of officers for the ensuing year:
President-Mrs Myra E. Frye, Woodfords.
Vice presdeufs-Mrs Parcfval Ronnav Port
land Mrs. M. b. Stevens, nj. d., Auburn: Mrs j.
B. Foster, Bangor; Mrs. Helen Deano, Bath
Miss Susan Waldron, Augusta.
Recording secretary-Miss Julia w. Soule,
Portland.
Corresponding Secretary Charles E. Web
Treasurer-Mrs. Charles Cook, Portland.
Librarian-Mrs. George II. Thurston, Portland.
Auditor-Mrs. q. III. Daniels, Portland.
cHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES.
Petitions 70 Government-Mrs. Percival Bon
Public Press-Mrs. Charles T. Ogden, Wood
fords.
Public Meetings-Mrs. Henry Blanchard Port
land.
Organizing New Branches-Mrs. Myra E. Frye
Missionary work-Mrs. J. E. Mcdowell. Port
land.
Current Indian News-Mrs. Howard Taylor,
Fraternal Relations with W. c. 7. U.-Mrs.
George S. Hunt, Portland.
Executive handicapped of the General
Officers Of the Vice Presidents, the Chairman Of
the Standing Committee, and the following In
Portland: Mrs. Alfred Woodman, Mrs s. Jane
Cox, Mrs. A. L. Pudor, Mrs. Margaret Merrill,
G. Frye, Mrs +. 4. Boothby, Mrs. c. A. Baker,
Mrs. j. j. Pooler, Mrs. Edwin Clement, Mrs. Ed
ward T. Staples. Miss Emeline L. Hubs, Mrs.
VIM. Baxter and Mrs. j. +. Libby.
After some further business the meeting
adjourned till evening.
EVENING.
The commission met at 7.3O, Rev. DR.. Dial
ton presiding he opening the meeting with
reading the scriptures and prayer. After a
few Introductory remarks the chairman in
troduced Rev. DR.. Whitaker, who made the
opening address.
DR.. Whitaker gave interesting statistics
showing the vital importance of education in
adding to the productive power of any race
or nation. The Indian Association has for
its object the rescue of the 100000 Indians of
this country from utter savagery and bar
barism. The speaker gave sketch of the
history Of the indian tribes of this country
In connection with the policy of our govern
ment towards these unfortunate people. 1t
was sad picture of injustice, fraud and op-
preston OF the white men towards this I'M
fortunate race. Much has been accom-
plished bp private and Congressional action.
and yet a vast deal remains to be done, for
not one-fourth of the 100000 uncivilized In
dams are doing anything in the way of edu-
cation. II is the work of this Association to
keep the public informed of the work needed
to be done, and that actually done for the In
dams, and the speaker urged the Association
TO press on in the good work of righting the
wrongs of this oppressed race.
DR.. Dalton then introduced Mrs Quinton,
who addressed the audience on the present
state of the work doing for the Indians, and
on some Of the practical difficulties to be
met and removed. Missionary stations are
rapidly increasing among the tribes, and
this kind OF work Is especially encouraging,
and the different Christian denominations
are expanding large sums in sustaining
these missions. Mrs. QuiIton referred to
the last meeting of the Indian Commission
at Washington, at which several most i'm
portant and salutary measures were favora-
bly, discussed. Money is needed by the As
sociations to secure legal help for the In
dams under the Ubiquitous exactions of the
wrongs OF the Indians, and of the duty of
the white race in reference to them was very
effective.
Mrs. Frye followed in brief address, al
luding to the encouraging outlook, and ask
ing the friends present to aid the Associa-
ton with liberal collection The collec-
tion was taken, after which the audience
was dismissed with the benediction by DR.,
Dalton.
This meeting Of the Association was most
successful and indicated a growing interest
In the great work Of giving the Indian prob
lem satisfactory solution.
Resolutions were passed of thanks for the
cordial hospitality of the Free street church,
the kindness of the Maine Central road for
reduction of fare, and the courtesy of the
press in noticing the various meetings.