The record-union., 1894-10-30
CHAUfAUQUA ALUMNI.
The Seventh Annual Meeting Held
Saturday Evening.
Address by the President Reviewing
the Years Work-Each Chau-
tauquan's Ambition.

The seventh annual meeting of the
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Alumni was held on Saturday evening at
the residence of Mrs. d. Schubert, when
the following interesting programme was
carried out:
Vocal solo, Miss c. Schubert; Presi-
dents address. Mrs. NJ. L. Mumford;
guitar solo. Miss H. Frazee; paper, s'Debs'
Rebellion" T. w. Madeley; paper, "An-
cient Art" Miss A. Woods; paper. '.A
Talk on China and Japan" c. 7.
Noyes; piano solo, Miss Parrott; paper,
lessons of the Past" Miss Schubert
The following seasonable remarks are
from the Presidents address:
"FettoaO- Graduates and Members of the
Alumni; Accept greetings at this the
dawn of new year in our fraternity.
Let us hail its advent with joy, for with its
recurrence comes many pleasant remi-
nlscence which marks happy epoch in
each OF our lives. During years past we
have met in delightful companionship
and thoughtful deliberations, and pur-
sued with earnestness and enthusiasm
course of study which was elevating,
which lnclted spirit of investigation
and thought and caused US to drink
deeper at the fountain OF knowledge, thus
enriching our lives.
&c. l.. ). G. The very name is to us
benediction. few years since these
four letters were encircled in mystery;
there were few who understood their
meaning and we were confronted on
every side with the question, 'What do
advanced has taken away this mystery
and to-day it is almost household word
1t stands for self-educaIion; it is also a
name that belongs to the great reading
movement, not only in our land, but in
many foreign lands. How broad and
how significant in all educational circles.
NEARLY two decades since this grand
scheme was made known to the world,
and to-day 1t may be considered one of
the advances OF the present age.
1t Is OF American origin, unique in its
conception, displaying the consummate
ability and genius of j. II. Vincent and
Lewis Miller-twO names posterty will
ever revere
1t is the best conception of the reform
which in England and elsewhere has
subsequently, been advocated as 'Univer-
sity Extension which by its systematic
lectures will advance and elevate the in
tellectual condition OF the people by Civ
ing new standard to ordinary life, rails
ing 1t above the mere necessities OF work
and subsistence to that of mental and
moral ameliorations and enjoyments.
The design, however incomplete it
may be, is noble and worthy of highest
appreciation, for it knows no castles or
classes and seems to be the sublime,
democratic and universal tendency of
our modern civiliZatiOn-the true Chris
tian ideal of humanity.
From the time the first class of gradu-
ates the 'Pioneers,' passed the arches of
the hall in the grove and received the
first Z. l.. s. Z. diploma, the cause has
been advancing, and to-day the Alma
Mater gathers in her loving embrace
more than 200,0 members; and 10000
diplomas have been awarded to those who
completed the course
Let us pause for moment and con-
slder who composes this wonderful
throng. We find the majority of this
number are between 20 and 40 years of
age; this shows that persons of mature
mind have been drawn into its fold.
We also see persons of every calling
and statlon-the professional and the
artisan. Great men and intellectual
women have tasted its fruit and pro-
nounced it good; young men and young
women have declared that it has been an
inspiration to them, that led to the college
or university. Let us with other alumni
say: All hail to the Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle
And now, fellow.graduates, whilst the
Z. l.. ). {. course is advancing and the
system 1t provides has become world
wide In its influence, shall we as local
members of its cherished alma mater
allow the cause to languish in our midst?
Can we not, individually, do something
toward cultivating this flower of per-
enianl growth, that we may always have
1t growing around us, shedding beauty
and perfume? Thus enhancing a cause
80 prolific of general good"
Following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year: President, T. w.
Madeley; First Vice-President, Mrs. A.
s. Hopkins; Second Vice. President. Miss
Anna Woods; Secretary, Miss G.. Schu-
bert; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.
Mrs. Fitzgerald. After the newly-elected
officers had been installed, refreshments
were served.
The Chautauqua Alumni meetings are
always enjoyable, and this was no excep-
ton. 1t is the ambition of every Chan
tauquan to complete the four years.
course of readings, which entities him to
become member of the Society OF the
Hall in the Grove and admits him to the
annual meetings of the Alumni
A vote OF thanks was extended to the
hostess. and all departed at late hour.
declaring themselves delighted with the
evenings entertainment.