The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

AT Cno conclusion or the regular exercises OF
the Chautauqua circle last Sunday, an election
was held to fill the chair made vacant by the
discharge of the late president. Nominations
being in order, member of class E presented
the name of the Secretary, Mr.. Dwight, to the
circle for presidential hOnOrs. In we'll deliv-
cred speech he recOunted the long and faithful
service rendered the circle by the secretary,
dwelling on his peculiar fitness as presiding
officer Devotion to duty, an unceasing interest
in the welfare of the circle, and familiarity with
its needs, aims and the details of its executive
branch, together with deep knowledge of par
liamentary law and an unequalled admnistra-
tive ability cOncurred in making him the logical
candidate. The nominating speech was well re-
ceived and elected loud applause. After the
seconding speech by member of class D, the
name of Mr.. Armstrong was presented by a
member of class A. In an elaborate address he
outlined the eminent qualifications residing in
the presidential aspirant whom he had the honor
to present. If high literary and intellectual
attachments, reinforced by reflective judgment
and close acquaintance with the duties apper-
tanning to educational work was of any value in
directing the studies and deliberations of the
circle, Mr.. Armstrong was certainly entitled to
the consideration of each and every member.
In closing, the speaker impressed on his audi
ence the need of strong individuality to guide
the circle during the ensuing year, and appealed
to the members to lay aside preference and look
for executive ability. The nomination was Sec
onded by member of class C, and, there being
no more candidates, the circle proceeded to bal
lot, which, after close contest, resulted in the
election of Mr.. Dwight. After being installed,
the newly elected president made brief address
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account:
Gentlemen-I am deeply sensible of the
honor you have conferred upon me and the du-
ties involved in my official capacity. Selected
from your number to preside over our meetings,
it is with a sense of inadequate ability that l
enter upon the discharge of the functions relat-
ing to my incumbency. Probably in the whole
range CT Chautauquan work, widespread as it is,
can better example of faithfulness be instanced
than this circle manifests in its studies. The
high literary merit and maturity of thought dis
played in the papers read by its members evil
dences the close application given the line of
work marked out by the Chautauquan courses.
My constant aim shall be to maintain its past
proud record as school of mental training to fit
us for legitimate channels of endeavOr when we
take our departure from our present condition
of life to assume the responsibilities of American
citizenship. To refresh our minds with broader
views of life and desire for useful pursuits we
must refer to the experience of the past as our
guide of action. AS we imbibe the ideas of the
worlds greatest thinkers, we are taught that the
passport to success is the observance of the
golden rule. Begging your indulgence for any
mistakes 1 may make in my rulings 1 wish to
tender my sincere thanks for the trust you have
reposed in me.
The secretaryship being made vacant by the
elevation of Mr.. Dwight to the presidency, Mr..
Murphy was elected by reclamation to fill the
office.