The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-15
CHAUTAUQUANS.
Interesting Lectures at Pacific Grove Yes
t8Tday.

PACIFIC GROVE, July 14.-Dr. Bentley pre-
sided at the morning services to-day, Rev Mr..
Silcox offe red prayer ana Mrs. NJ. Fl. Field gave
the lecture. Her subject was, KATE Thurston's
Chautauquan Circle" She related the expert
ence OF an imaginary teacher In small town
who was possessed OF a small number of Chau-
tauquan and other books when she arrived
there. Her school opened with forty scholars OF
different nations and races. She resolved TO or
ganize circle. She conferred with Mrs.
Brooks, with whom she boarded, and unfolded
her plan, which was eagerly agreed TO by the
family, and a meeting OF thirty persons took
place In the sch dollhouse TO consider the matter.
ORGANIZING A CIRCLE.
She ad dressed tie meeting in favor OF her pet
scheme and explained the advantages Of the
Chautauqua course. Colonel DObson SAID lie was
"sure this was a gret thing for people without
eddicaunn" The minister also Endorsed the
idea. Ten persons put in applications, including
tile pastor aud Colonel Dobson. be circle con-
tanned only one young man. Kate took charge
when the circle met. A dictionary was at their
service ana maps in books took the place of the
desired atlas. An essay on The Laws Of
Scion" vas decided on al the first meeting, John
Thompson 10 be the writer. Tie circle grew
among the usual discouragements OF such So
cletleS.
CHAUTAUQUA EXCURSION.
An excursion was one occasion made in
carriages by the members OF he circle and other
villagers 10 MadrOne Canyon. The country was
lovely; flowers, trees and rocks contributed 10
the beauty OF The scenery. After the usual games
ana dances lunch was prepared and paTtaken OF,
alter which the circle held meeting. literary
feast was then enjoyed, the members OF the circle
furnishing most OF the talent. 1oasts followed
John Thompson distinguishing himself by his
response o Our Circle" Riddles and conum-
drums followed. A sermon on a Stone" was
OF HE features of lie entertainment, tue
stone being geologically considered Alter
songs etc. the meeting adjourned. The lecture
dealt with The ordinary affairs Of lie In Il small
Village IN pleasing way. No synopsis can do
it justice The audience was much PLEASED.
The afternoon lecture was by Rev. +. w. Gun
saulus, DID,, OF Chicago, and dealt With the life
and character OF SavOnarola
THE FOUR NAPoLEoNs.
In the evening {. L. Bolton delivered the Sec
oud OF his illustrated lectures. "Tne Four Ma
pole ons'' was his subject. lie said the people of
every age are hero wOrshpeIs. Greece had her
Alex ander Rome her Cesar, America her Wash
ingtOn. Not often in history does hero worship
Overleap the bounds of Ia lIoudllty. but IN the
first quarter of The min eteenth century thrse
mounted 10 the zenith star OF the FIRST magni-
tude-NapoleOn the Great For moment Mr..
Bolton presented, on dark bace ground for his
picture OF the Napoeonic dynasty, the bloody
reigns OF Louis NV and XIV, The execution Of
Louis WI, heroic Corday aud The countless
victims Of the Revolution. All this paved the
way for the Little Corporal" who lecame the
creator OF crowns. The Island OF Corsica, the
Island OF Martinique, The birthplace OF josephine,
aud Paris, the scene OF action. Tie story OF Jo-
sephine's marriage to the rising CorSiean, her
loneliness aud Popularity, and her divorce, Ma
pOleOn's second marriage 10 Male Louise, MS
Punishment 10 Elba aud ST. Helena were dwell
upon.
FINE ILLUSTRATIONS.
The faces of Napoleon the Second the Third
and the Fourth, also Of josephine and Eugene,
were much appreciated. The whole lecture was
beautifully illustrated by views Of palaces, bat
and n hna luSfr at ions
were ever seen on this platform. Truly the lives
OF Napoleon II, buried i'll Vienna, and Napoleon
", Killed in Zululand ana buried near London,
were indeed pathetic. The lesson taught was
that ambition unwisely employed leads to de-
structiOn
times and has given 1000 Lectures in America
and Canada. Last summer, as a result OF his
observations Gu this Coast, he wrote a Lecture,
beautifully illustrated, entitled The Italy Of
America"
THE BIBLICAL STORY OF RUTH.
On Thursday. the closing day., there will be
given represent alton OF the biblical Story Of
Ruth, arranged by Miss Jessie Calhoun, employ
Ing Delsartlc poises, motions and expressions,
with accOmpaniments by the band. There Will
be five scenes. The last Will represent lie we'd
ding, and will end with a rhythmic tmbIe
march by twelve young ladies. The perform
ance is TO be on the lawn IN front OF the FL Car
nelO Hotel. II is Intended to have lie lawn
closed In on the back and sides by pine trees.
JUVENILE NORMAL BIBLE CLASS.
Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eysler OF San Francisco
who Is State Super lnlendent of the Juvenile De-
partment OF The WOmen's Christian Temperance
Union, is In Charge OF the ChaUtauqua Juvenile
Normal Bible Class, which was organized few
days ago. II is composed OF children between
the ages Of 10 aud l years. Tie course consists
OF eight lessons witch give an outline OF tile lie
OF Christ, and are entitled walks and Talks
Win jesus The lessons have been prepared
by Rev. Mir. HurlDut OF New York City, and are Il
part OF the regular Chautauqua Bible course.
AT the close of the course examination papers
Will be given TO the children. Those VINO NIL
them properly will receive diplomas and become
members Of The Chautauuua Literary ana Sclen-
thc Circle. Tie juvenile Normal Bible Class
Will be regular feature Of the annual gather
ings of the assembly hereafter. The little folks
are very eager to learn.
James Ralph Lion was christened by DIR. Hirst
during tie morning services of yesterday. The
infant Is The son of Mrs. NJ. Lion Of San Fran
cisco, who graduated here last Thursday.