The Osceola times., 1886-12-25
/" SOMETHING TO READ"


y "SoMEIrlSG TO READ"
Every season he's its special en-
ployments and pleasures. During
winter, however, ii is sometimes se-
nous qncstion to determine what is
to be done with the long evenings,
when it is more comfortable to be in
doors. AT every tireside there ought
to be provided some means for inter.
esting and profitable employment.
There is no better plan by which to
gain this end than by being provid
ed with good reading matter. Good
books are a mans best friends, al
ways near and full Of interesting
compani,nship. suited to his every
mood and condition. No matterhow
far he may be removed from human
sympathy and companionship, il he
has the right hooks at hand, he has
access 10 the company Of the best
and nobl.st or earth in the thoughts
they have given the world. Every
one ought tc have a course Of read
ing mapped out and read every day.
To read pro'niscuonsly any thing and
every thing that comes in ones way
is not the best plan. To profit by
reading one must read the best and
read it every day. No matter how
busy he may be he can always find
a few minutes each day for reading,
which is so much gained in furnish
ing wholesome food for thought when
engaged in manual labor. Books arc
so plentiful and cheap that there can
be no excuse for not having them in
every home.
A course Of reading, known a. the
T" Chautauqua Literary aud Scientific
Circle," fills this need exactly. 1t is
designed to give the reader an equiv
alent in English for n regular college
course. Those who have never been
to college, and those who have, but
want n review. will each find, III this
course, the thing best adapted to his
wants. II includes history, litera-
ture, science and language. Extra
courses are also provided for those
who desire special line of study
Thousands of persons all over the
land are now reading Ibis course
and all have found it full Of blessing
and pleasure. II is especially adapt.
ed to those who are busily engaged
IN other than literary pursuits. Me-
chanics, housekeepers, farmers. mer
chants, clerks, persons in every avo
cation can fnd plenty Of time to take
this spare minute course. Little
things make the aggregate Of all life.
work. A few minutes each day Civ
en- to careful, judicious reading will
greatly enrich the whole life. Nc
NAH, or woman, not even the busiest
can plead a want Of time. II is ar,
ranged specially for busy people
Those whose work confines them t.
a monotonous routine will find resr
and comfort in such a plan for read
ing. The time spent waiting fol
meals, or in the evening when this
days work is ended, can be used
with great profit. Persons living il
the country, who are forced to de-
pend on themselves for mental i'm,
proveEent and pleasure will fine
this course an inestimable boon,
Whole families may read together
and thus have common interest and
source of pleasure. In any town ol
community several persons may unite
and form a Local Circle, which will
afford an opportunity for social as
well as mental enjoyment. But the
great majority of those who take this
course read alone, and they all CLAIM,
that the benefits derived are more
than they can tell. The advantages
are the same whether you are mem
Der OF circle or not. The course OF
reading Is four years, of hine months
each. AT the close of each year there
will be written examination, and at
the slose of four years diplomas will
be given. All the books and lit n. :
ture for one year cost not more than
eight dollars. The books can be
bought at one time or a. they are
needed. This places grand possibili-
ties within reach Of all the people.
The object of this article is to call
the attention of the people-the busy
housakeepers, farmers, MECHANICS,
merchants, - well as professional
men-of this far Southland Of ours,
to this college Of home study. For
you it has been provided. Some Of
the greatest and best men of this land
are directing it, not 70 make money,
but 70 place an education within
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