Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21

PRESS AND TINES: THURSD
Just about the same as southern white
men DO about the negro question. And
apfopos or the average man Dr. Baker
said that tho conditions under which he
earns his daily bread tend to exhalt the
brute and sink the man.
Socially the negro has taken a wrong
attitude toward himself. He does not
respect himself and his type enough.
Tho social relation that will answer the
race problem Is one Of Christian brother
hood and sisterhood. Dr.. Baker seemed
to think that tho negro should not desire
fntermarriagc. lie said that segregation
is sign Of progress in the sociological
world as II Ia In the biological world and
| that 1t should not be looked upon rs dis
graceful by the negro.
IF the white man would nut tho golden
rule into practice in his relations with
the negro there would be no cause for
complaint. The white man has never had
the courage to do this and all that lie
has done for the negro has been done
under the sting Of necessity.
DR.. Baker was optimistic for tho future
OF his race In spite Of the economic war
IN which he fights with tho white man
at distinct disadvantage. "If the negro
can keep his negro soul from being
Caucnsanl2ed out Of him to quote the
words OF tho speaker, he will survive.
He must learn To he proud Of his type
IN the same way that white man IS
proud Of his.
This address was ore OF tho most
learned and interesting that has been
delivered during the convention. The
man who delivered It is unquestionab'v
| thinker and ore who is capable OF
speaking as clearly as he thinks.
ECONOMICS OF GIVING.
THE Economics of Giving" was the
subject Of an eloquent aud stirring dis
course by the Rev. J Percval Huget OF
Illinois. Mr. Iruget began with fine
tribute to New England and New Eng
landers. He then said that through tho
nature of his address was practical that
II was not go very far removed from the
Ideal FOR tho one Is the definite expression
OF the other
Giving is a definite act of worship. The
spirit of sacrifice under the old dispense
ton was more or less selfish but now
sacrifice Is nlado for ones brothers sake.
! The speakers definite appeal was rela-
! tive to the work OF the missions. lie
said that the giving he systematic and
regular so that the committees and board
could know Just where they stood and
what they could do
Giving Is now largely an individual a.
| fair but II should be through the church.
and each church should inteligently di-
roct its activities In conclusion he spoke
"f the effectual work which the A. NJ. A.
schools and institutions are doing
FINANCE COMMITTED REPORT.
ported for the finance committee. Many
Of the members OF the committee were
not able to he present but they sent let
tors OF conEratulation to the association
conpimenting it on the good and effect
ual work done during the past year.
No finance committee was appointed
for the coming year owing to the fac,
that it was not considered necessary
The finances of the association are audit
81 every month by a certified accountant
who makes regular report. The treas
urer's report for this year shows witt
"''' '''"' '"E'HeH' an" pus'''ss lkt
"'e.ho"S these 'nat'ers are conducted.
r'"""'hs the report OF me hnnnce
committee we pehedlcuo7 was pro
n"u'ceu oY NC heN' ~ ~ 'iuthrie OF me
'H"rch ano 'he social honr' ~
S'heauieo' followed
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>I"''N Pi''M i'fh MO'N AlNS'
An address by the Rev. w O. Rerck
man of Kentucky was the first regula
number on the program and 1t was en-
titled "A Vision from the Mountains
Mr.. Berckman began by tracing the an
oestry Of tho mountainous of the South
who are his especial people. hack to tn
time Of King James. And a very fin
and pure bloodcd people he proved them
IRE l.fe OF the mountaineers Is yer,
primitive. much the same as life in New
hhS'ah" gov years ago Inc spinnin'