The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-01
CHAUTAUQUA.

Presentation Address Delivered by Sec
rotary of G. L. & S. G. on the Occasion
of the Awarding the Diploma, and
Garnet Ribbon to President, e. L.
Hefter, Of the Pierian Circle, Sunday
Oct. 80, 1904
In the old days. to be a herald, a kings messen-
ger, or the bearer of good news from one court
to another was considered post of the greatest
honor and distinction, not only because of the
pecuniary rewards and emOluments which we're
sure to follow but because of the good tidings he
brought.
Today, am messenger, and, trust, genial
one to the Circle.
This morning l received this little memento
insignificant in ITSELF perhaps yet "all the kings
horses and all the kings men, could not attain
to one were it not deserved by faithful. hard and
honest service. IT'S naught but a bit of garnet
ribbon, but it's the insignia of rank in our Cir
Gle. and in the Society of which we are part.
President f. L. Hefter, arise, that this Circle
may decorate you with your new rank and dig
nifty (pnning the ribbon to his breast). Here,
Also is another tribute the herald brings you;
It's your Diploma of Graduation which sub
scribes that you have been a diligent and Sue
now enrolled among the SOcetys leaders.
Long may you live to enjoy these honOrs, is
my wish, (and know voice the sentiments of
this Circle and may your feet ever tread the
path of duty, knowledge and honor.
The prison pierian circle held their regular
quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon with an at
tendance of 80, and the reception of two new men,
bers. The meeting was one of unusual interest.
particularly when the secretary in the midst of
roll call requested the president to stand up
while he presented him with badge and certif-
cate to a full membership of the Chautauqua
Circle: the same having been forwarded from
the head Office of the Chautauqua School. The
president with considerable feeling acknOwl-
edged the honor conferred upon him, emphasiZ-
ing the fact. that the circle had during the past
four years been of the utmost service to him, not
alone as an educational factor. but the brightest
moments of his long sojOurn as an inmate were
found as member of the circle, and as partic-
ipant in its progress.
The replies to roll call were all in a very happy
frame. some original and others showing con-
siderable thought. The minutes of previous
meeting having been read and adopted, the fol-
lowing program was rendered in manner
denotng study. and the keen interest the men,
bers take in their work:
Class A,......... ...................T rOWbrdge.
My view of Geology.
CIdSS De-. =. IOuilS.
England Greatness.
CLASS o.. Hill.
Robert Burns.
GLASS De-. Price.
Bismarck and the Germans
CldSS E,.. johnson.
First Rise of the Commons.
The Age of Milton.
Opecldl TdpeT,. OTlIlloS.
American Citizenship
The critic reviewed the papers. helping out in
a pleasant manner the several papers read.
showing that he was thrOughly familiar with
each subject presented.
After short discussion of the papers by the
members the circle was treated to song by
member Andy O'Brien, who has an excellent
voice, if he would only overcome that diffidence
all good singers seem to possess, and let it out.
With the circulation of books for next two weeks