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.