The morning call., 1890-07-11
Business Meeting Of the Chau-
tauqua Assembly,
Presentation Of Diplomas to the Gradual
Ing Class Of 80.
In Evening Concert by the Orion Club, and
q Reunion - Course Of Study for
the Ensuing Year.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL

milton day in this part Of the Chautauqua
world. The members of the Glass Of 49,
who have persevered for four years, fin
Lhed the prescribed course of study and
passed creditable examinations, have re-
ceiyed their diplomas and are entitled to
all the rights, privileges and immunitles OF
graduates. Some, no doubt, will be salts
fed with the laurels they have already woD,
while others will in next October begin
work on some of the seal courses, which
are provided by the Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle.
The officers Of the Pacific Coast Assembly
are well satisfied with the present condition
of affairs at tie grove. All interests are
progressing fayoTably. The sales of season
tickets have exceeded those of any former
year. This indicates the permanency of
the interest Of those who have come to at
tend the lectures. While there are not quite
so many visitors in the grove as there were
last year, the number Of ChautauquanS is
larger than ever before.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
The annual business meeting Of the as
sembly was held in the morning. The
meeting was called TO order by Rev. DR.. a.
c. uirst. President, and Rev. c. W. Hill
conducted the opening religious services.
Mrs. Nj. II. Field read her report as Sec
rotary. 1t showed that over 1900 Chautau-
quans had been registered by her during
the year.
The reports Of the Treasurer and Audit
ing Committee were read and accepted.
1t was voted that hereafter so per cent Of
the reeeirts from annual dues shall be sent
East to the officers of the national organi-
EstiOn.
Miss Jennie B. Farwell of Saratoga was
elected member of the Executive Commit
tee in place of Rev. j. b. Hill of San Jose,
who declined reelection. l. (. Smith Of
Sacramento and Lucy NJ. WashbuTn and
Miss E. Is. Norton Of San Jose were re-
elected.
The President and Secretary were in
stTucted to send congratulations 10 the
Long Branch Assembly and the assembly
TO be organized at Lake Tahoe on Septem-
Der nth. These assemblies are auxlllarleS
to this, the Pacific Coast Assembly.
A vote Of thanks was passed 10 THE
CALL for faithful reports Of the proceed
ingS OF the assembly.
The excursion train from San Francisco
brought large number OF Chautauquans
and other visitors;
Colonel George W. Balm delivered stir
ring patriotic and temperance address alter
the arrival Of the excursionists.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
The graduating exercises took place in
the afternoon. A procession was formed at
the headquarters Of the assembly, the
Young America Band taking the lead.
Then came the officers of the assembly and
the graduating class, followed by the classes |
of 81, 80 and ,93. Rev. II. II. Rice acted |
as Marshal. The procession marched to |
the Assembly Hall, and on entering the |
Chautauquans took the seats which had |
been reserved for them in front and the Of
fcers seated themselves on the platform.
The ceiling of the auditorium was decorated
with bunting and the platform was draped
with dark garnet portieres. On this drapery
were the notices, worked in evergreens and
white flowers: "Pierean," "Redeeming the
lime" aud "18S6-S9" After prayer and
the singing of "Chautauqua" and class
songs, President Hirst addressed the gradu-
atiHg class and presented the diplomas.
There was marked contrast between
those who graduated here to-day and that
Of the ordinary college graduating class.
Nearly all the members of this class are
adults, and some Of their heads were
crowned with gray hairs. The Chautauqua
course of study and method offers special
advantages to those of mature years who
have been prevented in early life from re-
ceiving an education which satisfies them
in after years.
THE CLASS OF 80.
Following are the places of residence and
names of the graduates who received their
diplomas here:
Saratoga-Daniel Mcpherson, Mrs Dan
lei Mcpherson, Martha Mcpherson, Wilson
Mcpherson, j. Frank Cunningham, Mollie
l.. Cunningham, Sadie NJ. Cunningham,
Luther Cunningham, Louise Dale, Jennie
NJ. Farwel James Fablinger, Jennie b.
Maclay, Harry Warren, Mrs. G. L. Kricke.
San Jose-Henry A. Brainard, Louise E.
Francis, Kate o. Gericks, joey Denton,
Herbert n. Beyier, Mrs. Mary E. Snowden,
Horria n HirSnh Mania Rail
Monterey-Mrs. David Jacks, Ellen L.
Finck, Clara A. Arendt
San Franeisco-SIlas A. White. Susie N.
Bigelow. Mrs. Nellie Zion.
Oakland - Emma L. Adkins, 81. j.
Shorey.
Stockton-Mrs. Emily B. Williamson.
Ahlpitas-M. Fannie Burnett.
Mrs. Eleeta l.. Butler. Annie A.
Matthews.
The Glass of 80 has organized by electing
II. n. Bevier Of San Jose President, and
Miss Jennie NJ. Farwell of Saratoga Sec
retnry. About 100 persons belong to this
class.
THE BANNER CIRCLE.
Saratoga Circle is entitled to be termed
the banner circle this year. 1t has had
since Its organization an average member
ship OF twenty-Seven. Fifteen of its men,
bers have completed four years of study
and graduated. This Is remarkable show
ing for a circle In town of about 400 in
of the graduates to walk from one to two
miles each week in order to meet with their
circle. James Fablinger has been Presi-
dent ever since the circle was first organ
iZed, and Miss Jennie NJ. Farwell of Sara
toga is Secretary. Each gives the other
much credit for the work done i'll the
circles behalf. There are two families
which furnish four members each. One OF
them consists of husband, wife and two
children.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Circle of San Jose furnishes the next larg-
est number Of graduates. The circle has a
total membership OF ffty-five. 1t is four
years old. 1t furnishes ten graduates. eight
OF whom are ladies: At the time Of its or
ganlzatlon 1t established series Of monthly
lectures, which have been sustained to the
present time. For these lectures it has
been able to secure the services of the best
talent to be found in San jose and vicinity,
including the entire faculty Of the Lick OBJ
servatory.
CONCERT AND REUNION.
The evening entertainment consisted Of
. concert by the Orion Club, followed by q
recital OF Hazel Klrke" by Professor
Pinkley. The programme of the concert
Nine; violin concerto by Mendelssohn;
duet, "Zuleika and Hassen," Mendelssohn
solo, Come Into the Garden, Maud: solo,
NAZARETH" Gounod; violin solo. and other
features. Professor Pinklcy's performance
AequHeb lAo inFeISOuallOH Va eiefeh CHdI-
aeters.
A reunion of ChautauQuans was held at
the Ell Carmelo Hotel after the entertain
ment.
The Orion Club will leave for Fresno TO-
morrow.
There are now between 4O0o and 5000
Chautauquans on the Coast.
y. y. MOTIFS, who Is in charge of the con-
gregatlOnal singing here, is the leader of
the male choir OF the Y. NJ C. A. and the
Central Methodist Episcopal Church in
STUDIES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
The course of study for the year lS9O-91
embraces instruction in English history,
English literature, English composition,
geology, readings from French literature
Nranslated), social questions and religious
literature. The cost of the necessary text
books is 81. 1t is the intention of the man
agement at Chautauqua, n. Y, to include in
the four years course Of study of each class
instruction in English, American, Roman
and Greek history and literature and in re.