The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
G.. l.. 5. e.

Having had many inquiries in regard tn
this course of reading, the INDEPENDENT
has kindly given me permission to talk about
1t through the paper for the benefit Of its
many readers.
The initial letters, c. l.. s, C. are for Chau-
tauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, whose
grand rallying point is at Lake Chautauqua,
Western New York. 1t is an organization
which offers to every English speaking per-
son, irrespective of circumstances, the first
step toward liberal education. A society
for the promotion of study at home. and has
q regular four years course carefully prepar-
ed. During the four years one obtains n
knowledge of Greek History and Literature,
Roman History and Literature, English His
tory and Literature, American History and
Literature. 1.-THE four years course of study
embraces broad view of History, Literature,
Art, Science, Man and Life"
STUDIES FOR 1888 AID 1889.
Outline History of Greece.
Preparatory Greek Course in English.
College Greek Course in English.
Character of Jesus.
Chemistry, Zoology and the readings of the
"Chautauquan."
The books and the subscription to the
"Chatauquan" cost from six seven dollars
per year. Two or more persons may use one
set Of books and thus save expense. 1t is bet
ter for each member to have a copy Of the
"Chautauquan". The above cost Of books,
together with the annual membership fee OF
fifty cents, is the whole expense.
This reading is all in English, knowledge
of foreign language is not needed.
One may join the C. L. s. c., for one year.
full course requires four years, and even
after graduation one may continue to read
and add seals to the diploma which is receiv-
ed at the close Of the four years reading.
To become a member, send your name on q
postsl to Miss X. F. Kimbail, Plainheld. n.
J. She will send you blank application for
membership, which you fill and return to her
with the fee Of fifty cents. She is the secre-
txry Of the c. L. s. c., and will forward all
needed information. This plan of reading
originated with Bishop ]. II. Vincent. and
was placed before the public in 1873. The
enthusiasm with which the c. L. s. C. has
been received proves how great was the need
nf Just such a movement. Ten classes have
been enrolled, numbering over two hundred
thousand. More than fourteen thousand have
been graduated. Grand results have been
reached The c. L. S. C. is indeed power
for good, past computation, and is soon to be
one of the great educational powers of the
time.
AIN.
"rhis society aims to promote habits Of
reading and study in nature, art, science, and
in secular and sacred literature. in connection
With the routine Of daily life, and to develope
the habit Of close, connected and persistent
thinking.
TINE REQUIRED.
An average of forty minutes each weekday
will enable the student in nine months time
to complete the books required for the year.
MEMMoRASDA.
A list of questions at close Of year. sent
each member, is the annual examination.
They are very easy, and nothing TO be dread
ed. Merely an outline to show committee"
yos have read the required books. Local
Circles are a great benefit, For in Union
there is Strength"
From my own experience feel confident
that anyone taking up this reading. will
never afterward regret the time or expense
given to il.
HATTIE s. HAusRR