The Portland daily press., 1888-12-18
PORTLAND CONGREGATIONAL CLUB.
Its Members Present In Large Num-
bers at tho Annual Meeting.
Professor Chapman Succeeds Rev.
Mr. Daniels as President.
Rev. Or. Prices interesting Remarks
on the Southern Question.

Notwithstanding the heavy storm, very
large company Of ladies and gentlemen
gathered last evening at the Preble House,
for the annual meeting of this prosperous
and pleasant organization. The attendance
Of last evening has been but once exceeded
In the history Of the body. The social hour
In the parlors Of the hotel was one OF unus-
ual pleasure, and the appearance Of the com
pany as seated In the grand dining hall, I'LL
Ing nearly every seat was most creditable %
the club and It's friends. The divine bless
Ing at the table was invoked by DIR. Small, Of
the First Baptist church. the guest Of the
club. Following the excellent and well
served supper, the club was called TO order
Tor business. IL was with most sincere sat
isIactlon that the club welcomed President
Daniels, who had kindly accepted the inyi-
tatlon to be present and preside at this
meeting
President Daniels spoke Of his pleasant
connection with the club, every one Of whose
meetings he had attended for the last fear
years. with but single absence. Next TO
MS relations as pastor 70 his own people, hts
relations 10 this club had been BY him val
ued and gratefully appreciated, and his re-
membranes Of these relations would always
The grateful and generous measure Of the
services OF Mr.. Daniels TO the club and their
high esteem was ftly voiced by the follow
ing resolutions, presented by Rev. l.. ii.
HallOek.
Whereas, The Rev. Chas. II. Daniels our retlr.
ing president, has been called 10 q sphere Of ser
vice which, by change OF residence, renders him
Ineligible TO the once which he has filed with
such grace and dignity for the past four years
Resolved, That this Congregational Club OF Port
land parts from him with sincere reluctance,
gratefully mindful OF his faithful and efficient SER
vices with US, anu persuaded that this sentiment
oL regret which we thus express Is universal
Resotved That In connection with this grateful
recognition Ot the past We also commend our late
president 70 the important field upon which he has
already entered, and extend to him our warmest
assurances Of esteem. and our best wishes Tor
useful and hOnOred future.
President Daniels with much feeling re-
sp0nded to this tribute, expressing his large
estimate OF the value and usefulness Of the
CLUB, and his warm and confident wishes for
The resolutions were adopted with enthD-
siasm by a rising vote.
The nominating committee presented the
names Of five new members.
The treasurer,s report was very satisfae-
tory to the members. The club has been lib
orally and handsomely administered. all de-
mands met, and creditable balance with
which TO begin the new year remains In the
treasury.
The committee to nominate officers pre-
| sented their report, and the club elected for
the coming year the following board Of off,
GERS:
President-Prof. Henry L. Chapman.
Wee Presidents-Rev. L. IL. Hallock, Mr.. Rich
secretary-Rev. s, X. Perkins.
Treasurer-Mr. II. w. shaylor.
Auditor-Mr. q. A. Woodbury..
Nominating COmmttee-MT. Samuel ThurstOn,
Dr. 1. I. Dana, Mr.. Lyman M. Cousens.
President Daniels congratulated the club
on its choice of president, and was sure all
| It's offices had been wisely filed.
The special guest Of the club, and the
| speaker Of the evening, Rev. j. G. Price, ID.
d., president Of Livingston College. Sauls-
bury, North Carolina, was introduced by
President Daniels, with very appropriate
remarks, and was received by the club with
hearty applause.
DIR. Price said he would offer some thoughts
| upon the Southern problem, or the negro
| problem, as 10 Is popularity termed. Ii Is a
| question Of much interest just why there Is
southern problem; The problem arises
| and the blacks In the South. This problem
/ OF the races Is 10 be settled as that problem
has always been settled, Just as II has been
settled between other races. 1t will have u
be adjusted along the lines of.Emind and
thoIgn., OF education % and culture s. Inv Tns Ms
surely, vindicating his place among men BY
education and by taking his place with the
| white man in mental achievement.
The adjustment Is TO come along the line:
1 OF manhood and womanhoOd, Of character
l and true worth. II the eolored people can
not gain their place In this respect they
/ WVuu not ucSerFo recognition. but cOnsid-
| ering their antecedents and the handicap
ping weights they carry from their long
years OF slavery. the blacks are rising TO d
place among worthy men and women.
They are making good claim TO real ana
| sterling manhood and womanhOod. Their
aspirations as race are commendable and
full OF promise. Education Is TO be a main
| factor in solving this Southern question, and
| the emancipated blacks are seeking eduea-
tlon with remarkable zeal and earnestness.
"a 80
by amalgamation, or absorption, or eoloniza-
| tion or expectation Of this race to Africa, OF
| to anywhere else. 1t will be settled by edu-
cation, character, mechanical, Industrial and
financial ability. The colored man asks
but fair chance, and he Is willing 10 take
che risk OF the experiment.
The eolored man means to change his .lg-
norance into intelligence. to dignity his
color, to- place his race in a
worthy place of education, patriotism,
worthy aims ana progressive gains In ali the
lines OF activity which are nightly demand
ed OF the man and the citizen.
We have not limited at the strong thought
OF this remarkable and eloquent address and
have given nothing Of its rich and inlmitable
humor intermingled with touching pathos.
Ihere was not single word or touch Of
sharpness, and no criticism Of political ac-
tion or bitterness. but great earnestness and
| he asserted
DIR. Price is a strong and stalwart,.. Jet
black African. He is OF fine presence and
| address. He uses the English language
Wit with great iellc ity, and chooses words
| practiced scholar and speaker.
| The club expressed its thanks for the stir
| ring and able address by most cordial vote
/ Of thanks.
DIR. Price, by request, spoke briefly
| regarding the interesting educational work
Il of the institution over which he Is placed
after which the club adjourned with the
singing Of hymn and the benediction By
| President Daniels.