Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-05
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LDIIoR PosT-IsTELLIGKsCEE
These Initials, uhich for six year.
nave attracted she attention Of thou.
sanos OF readers, nov begin TO WELD a
cnarm over the people of Seattle, and
bankers, ministers, lawyers, business
men, wives. mothers and school teachers
sre considering how they can snatch a
rev moments from the duties of the day
20 read the course of the Chata1qua
Literary and Scientific Circle" tnai
nov brings over 10 COO n aders into CON-
mon line In their every day though;s 3.
Indeed, II IL more Intended to supsle
ment the unfinished edneation. cut
snort by business, poverty or active life,
IMAM 10 take the place of a regular col
lege drill.
The nrst book placed in our hands
from this course w4s " wiIkin-oa's
creek Course Ia English" book of
about 80 pages, aiming. "a its author
say, ~ pat our parents aud uneduc tted
people so much In symplthy with the
creek language aud literature that they
can converse intelliRently with their
DoSs or other acquaintauces on their
academic studies. After giving Z short
history of the Greek people and Ian.
guaRe, it qdotes several pages of the
Greek reader, gives many anecdotes
concerning Greek sages, then turns to
Aen0phons Auabasis, traces its areu-
mens and analysis through the entire
vsluae, gives snatches of Xsnephon's
pen portraits of the leading men, such
as Cyrus, Charohns, and the Generals
OF the famous retreat from which the
book derives its name.
dare say many young men having
oompleted the Ansbasis in Greek would
be much profited by reading this bsok.
But II ~ on Homer that the author
spends his strength; Homer, the greatest
poet OF earth. whom he severely criti-
discs for his bloody spirit and pictures
TO as IN msny shades by quoting rrans-
lations from Cowper. Pope, Bunyan and
Others. We are glad to see an indie.
pendent spirit of criticism hat dares To
arraiRn the ancient poets for their cruel
pictures, their obscene language and
their martial spirit.
BY imagining Homer's heroes to have
become Jesus disciples the terrible
chasm is revealed that separates pro
fame history and poetry from the New
Testament. Extensive quotations are
made from the liliad and Odyssey,
and the student js made familiar with
ths peculiar olstoms of the first great
patrons Of democratic institutions and
heralds of liberty.
Barnes Brief History of Greece" is
the next book in the list, aud aft ords a
short, forcIble and we'll selected fund of
information on Greek history and Gus
toms. Many of its descriptions are
graphic as If written from life. Other
volumes are Chautauqae's Textbook,
No. 8, Greek History; Beginners Hand
book in Chemistry; Cyrus and Alexan-
der. etc.
Mr.. Davies has ssnt for Ii sets of
books paid in advance, aud will take
orders fer the accommodation of read
ers. Prof. Curms has consented to take
oharee of the Greek Preparatory Cour se,
using a half hour each meeting eith
the class, beginning this week.
Rev. Il. ID. Holman will give sketeh
of Greek history on Tuesisy evening.
using Adams Historical Chart.
! will consent to open tue question
box and lead the discussion on ques-
tiens pertaining to the course of study
uEder consideration.
Mrs. Colket will read an essay on
Homer. A few minutes will be given TO
short quotations from Greek AUTHORS,
not exceeding Ave lines each. All are
invited to participate in this exercise
and in the question box. None need be
afraid to say, "I don't know" for We
are learners together.
At the parlors Of the Baptist Church,
south door. Tuesday evening, from 8 to
10; free. ID. j. PIERCE
PS.-Prof. johnson will take charge
of the chemistry lessons aud expert
Nents.