s life to the
Christian education and elevation of his race. He was
recommended by the Boston Preachers' Meeting to the work in
South Carolina, and was employed by Rev. T. W. Lewis as
instructor in English branches, at Claflin University,
Orangeburg, S. C. Here he remained three years. In this work
he became impressed with the need of a knowledge of Greek
and Latin and began the study of Latin by himself. To gain a
knowledge of these branches he went to Atlanta University in
the Fall of 1873. This resulted in his completing there the
full classical course in 1876. Prof. Francis, of Atlanta
University, who was one of his teachers there, was present
at the reception and in a most happy speech paid a high
tribute to Prof. Crogman's manhood, industry, thorough
scholarship and rapid advancement during his college life,
completing as he did the four years' course in three years.
He spoke also of Prof. Crogman's carrying off as his bride
one of their noblest and most gifted and cultured young
ladies, Miss Lavinia C. Mott, of Charlotte, N. C.
Immediately on his graduating from Atlanta University, Prof.
Crogman was called to a position on the faculty of Clark
University, where he has been ever since, having occupied
his present chair since 1880. Letters expressive of their
highest appreciation of him and his work were read from
several of his students, who now themselves occupy prominent
positions.

Prof. Crogman is author of "Talks for the Times," a book in
which almost every phase of the Race Problem is discussed in
a very practical and fascinating style. Speaking of this
book, the "Independent" says:

"We notice this collection of 'Talks for the Times' with
unusual pleasure. They are worthy of the strong and
cultivated gentleman who is their author. They deal largely
with Negro education, educational institutions and
educators, but occasionally deal with general topics, such
as 'Life's Deeper Meanings.' The author speaks of his race
and speaks in strong, polished English, full of nerve and
rich in the music of good English prose."

The "California Christian Advocate" says:

"We are minded to say, 'here is a volume that must be
intensely interesting to all who are interested in the
culture and continued advancement of