The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1884-08-02

H.. Normal school closed, Mr.. WALTER H.
p,,.. has been instructed by the Executive
,...,piftce, Prof J. l.. TOMLINsON, of
Winston, chairman, to make the following
report:
REPORT ON ORGANIZATION.
t,l meeting of the members in Chapel
uin Prof. Charles -. McIver moved that
+1.- the name Of the circle be ''THE
(.nroNICIE READING CIRCLE After some
lriftrr the motion was carried, and the
committee have adopted the name.
The course of reading prescribed for the
first wear. beginning September 1, 1884, is
follows. ct has been made up from
r.ts nndly prepared by distinguished ed
,....tors nd readcrs-both ladies and gen
tIrm u:
Prescribed Course of Reading.
IA, NornHOFF'S Politics FOR YOUNG AMER
rAN~-(H -(Harper 4 Bros, New York;
4 manual which explains the origin
and principles Of the political parties,
and especially the duties of the differ
rut Departments Of the Government
a book which is meant simply to give
information about political subjects.
Price. 75 cents.
(2t ! HISTORY OF OUR OWN ZINES, by
Justin Mccarthy. QIarper & Bros,
New York, Franklin Square, vol. |.
This is the largest book in the list. 1t
is Il history Of the most notable
achievements in all lines of activity
that have been made in this century.
Price 20 cents
la \ HISTORY OF OUR OWN TINES, by
Justin Mccarthy. Vol. II-(Harper
X Bros, New York, Franklin Square,
Price 20 cents.
.lA HELP, by Samuel Smiles Qiarper
X Bros, New York, Franklin square,
4 book of many encouraging exam
pies of self-help and perseverance.
Some of the examples are not above
criticism, but on the whole a most
excellent book, and it has been very
popular indeed 20 cents.
l5l TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE, by Charles
and Mary Lamb. 40 cents.
gl FAIRY-LAND OF SCIENCE, by A. b.
Buckley. appleton & Co., New
York; An exceedingly interesting
elementary book on scientific subjects.
Price. ...-. sl.2o.
~ FRoNDEs AGREsTEs, by John Ruskin.
oFunk & Wagnalls, New York; a
light and pleasant portion of the
writings of the most graceful living
master of English prose. ID cents.
(e) RonERT BURNS, by Principal Sharp.
English Men Of Letters Series, Har-
Der & Bros, New York, Franklin
square published in a volume with
Goldsmith and Bunyan.) biograph-
zeal sketch and review OF the poetry
of BuIns-onc of the best books,
about one of the best subjects, by one
Of the best writer's in this series.
Price. 70 cents.
f0 HENRY EsNoND, by W. n. Thackeray.
Harper & Bros, New York, Franklin
square, BY many prominent critics
called the best work of fiction in the
language. 10 cents.
To this list are adden two other small
books, to be read at any time within the
first two quarters.
10} THE MANLINEss OF CHRIST, by Thos.
Hughes. (Funk & Wagnalls, New
York; One of the manifest religious
books of modern times (for Sunday
reading) ng)..... 10 cents.
GD TIE MOTIVE AND HABIT OF READING,
by Richardson Funk & Wagnalls,
New York. A little manual about
books for reference) ...-.. cents.
SdIcHudls
eptember-(Book marked (D.
October and November-(2).
Fta1niaati0,a Paper (tO be Returned Oy
March ~.
December and January (3).
February (4).
Eztntination Pupe, to be Returned dy
March 15.)
March f5)
April (6).
May (O.
Ero3ninotion Paper (to be Returned by
.Ju1le 15).
June (8).
July (9).
Examination Paper (to be Returned by
august 15).
The course of reading is so arranged as
to require about thirty minutes a day (eX-
cept Sunday, and for Sunday the 10th
book has been prescribed). The total cost
of the books, which cover a pretty wide
ranse-Politics, History Biography, Bellies
I.ettres, Fiction, Religion and Practical
will be S3.62 This is less than one cent
a day for the year. The books can be
bought from Messrs. Alfred Williams &
Co.. or Messrs J. ". Denmark q Co.,
Dptl or ItaIel0u, WIlO Ilttf6 dSItC W hCCP
them i'm stock, as promptly and as cheaply
as anywhere else. They are so cheap that
10 deduction from the publishers prices
can be made by any bookseller. OF all
the cheaper books, more costly edition can
be bought if desired. 1t is recommended
that the BUYERS cover the Franklin Square
volumes with paste board. In this way
they can be made as durable as cloth
bound books.
Late in November series of printed
questions about books % and (2) Will be
sent to every member. They will be OF
such nature that no person who has not
read the books carefully can answer them
ntelIigently. Others will be sent in Feb
ruary, May and July. These must be
filed out and returned as directed in the
calendar. A failure to return one will
forfeit.all chance for certificate or prize.
Next August handsomely printed GER
tifcate will be given to all members whose
examination papers average 30 or more