The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-13
CHAUTAUQUA NEWS.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lect.
ure System.

Inc Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
IS preparing for the adoption of the Univers ity
extension Lecture System, which has gained a
prominent place in England. Tie lectures de-
liVeted under these auspices are not calculated
10 take the popular" form, but 10 be thorough
~ educational. In every large city in the cOun-
.ry where The movement has 4 considerable fol-
lowing, classes will be formed from the various
circles In history, Literature and the sciences. to
oe presided over by specialists in the different
branches, WHO will conduct the classes 10 a
systematic manner, calculated to reap the best
results to the students who enter the course in
whlch special Interest Is taken. These leetul es
VIII in no way interfere with the regular Chau-
tauqaa work. but ON the contrary aid In the
Moik, as a means will be furnished those desir-
ous Oh gaining more than Supe rflcal knowledge
.! the studies pursued with securin. able ill.,
siiuctors. To this end it is proposed 10 open a
summer tralning-sehool for lecturers at the AS
seinDIy, at Chautauqua, this summer, TO prepare
young men for local lecture work.
Inc Chautauquan for May prints list OF the
Snautauqua graduates OF tile class of 1889. 1t
numbers 3799 names. bringing tile sum lotal of
graduates In tile eight classes up TO 81 .92I dis
1 1iee thus: 1882 1900; 1883, 1875; 1884
1858, 1914; 1889, 1899. The list OF foreign
graduates is unusually large this year. In 'S2
IN, snefe were foreign ladnaies; in 's3, Il; in
%, ID 80, 3; In 'S6, In 49, 6; IN 'SS, /; in
80, 10. not including in British Columbia and
IN Newfoundland. To these foreign graduates
should be added the class OF '92 in the Japanese
over 100
Hon. w. c. p. Breckenridge, the Kentucky
orator, has accepted an invitation to deliver an
address before the Chautauqud Lake Assembly
hext August. Theodore Roosevelt is announced 10
speak before lie same assembly in July on civil
Service Reform" and Ill August Senator SaXton
OF New YORK VIII discuss tile New Ballot Sys-
tem Helen Campbell will advocate the cause
OF women IN Industrial Lie" ana DIR. H. T.
Ely Will lay down some principles OF state Or
ganlzation and Life" The presentation of topics
such as these by intelligent speakers Will do
W0iiu Oh good as The years go by.
William Eieroy Curtis experience as United
states Com missioner aud his service during the
Tor public lecturer upon the Spanish American
republics, and the Chautauqua Lake Assembly
has engaged him for three illustrated lectures
next August.
Several years ago Bishop Vincent made a tour
OF Europe, on which occasion lie was the means
OF Introducing the Chautauqua idea in a number
OF communities in Great Britain aud also on the
continent. Since then the interest has Increased
uhtl even In remote sections circles have been
organized Tor the purpose OF pursuing the course
Oh readings. The following characteristic letter
Russia:
John H. Vblcent-DEAR SIR: VIII you kindly send
me All particulars respecting the Chautauqua move
nleht small circle of friends wish to take part.
lew OF us know the English language sufficiently
ior THIS purpose. am. yours truly,
The National League for the Protection of
American Institutions has for its object primarily
The securing of such Federal legislation as shall
insure lhe safety OF the public school system from
seclarlan control and prevent the division of PUB
nc FUNDS ior educational purposes. The league,
Wh'ch numbers among It's members many oil The
prominent lawyers; public men and cleIgymen of
me county, Will be represented al ChautauQua,
n. y, 10y lie Hon. John Jay, the Hon. William
Alien Butler, General Clinton b. Flsk and DR.. j.
Nj. X ing