Charles Sumner.
Charles A. Perry, Esq.
REMINISCENCE OF THE LATE THEODORE PARKER.
Remarks at the Annual Opening of the Fraternity Lectures of Boston, October 1, 1860.
Mr. Sumner delivered the opening address for the season in the “Fraternity” Lectures, established by the Society bearing that name, of which Theodore Parker was the much-loved pastor. Before proceeding with his address he made a brief allusion to the great preacher and reformer. This was in the Tremont Temple. According to a newspaper of the time, “the immense hall was crowded in every part; not only were all the seats occupied, but also all available standing-room.” “Mr. Sumner spoke two hours and five minutes, and commanded the entire attention of the audience to the close,” and “was frequently interrupted by the most enthusiastic applause.”
The address of the evening, on Lafayette, was again delivered a few weeks later in New York, and will be found in this collection at that date. The introductory words are given here.
Fellow-Citizens, Ladies, and Gentlemen:—