The record-union., 1899-11-05

as much or as little as one pleases Of
the course of study in proportion to the
amount of time devoted. There are
seal Courses" or postgraduate courses
which take up more advanced
studies, and upon the completion Of
each of these the reader receives an
extra seal to place upon his diploma.
Thirteen years ago some of Sacra-
1nento's c. L. S. C. graduates organized
themselves into an association of al
umni, and they have held one meeting
annually ever since, their object being
to keep alive the interest in "Chautau-
qua and to encourage undergraduates
to complete the course.
The thirteenth annual meeting was
especially enjoyable, the Executive
Committee, consisting of the President,
Miss NJ. B. johnson, the Secretary, Miss
F. Fern Andrews, Misses Virna Woods
and Irene Richardson, and c. T. Noyes,
having spared no pains in the prepara-
tion of the program and menu. The
decorations which were elaborate and
artistic, were the work of Misses Lydia
and Dora Schubert, who were ably as
sisted by the committee. Pepper tree
branches, asparagus and sugar cane
were used to good advantage. A por-
there of willow twigs between the two
parlors was very effective, and potted
plants and bouquets helped to beautify
the rooms. The table was in the shape
of IT" and had garlands of smilax
from the ceiling to the three corners.
The favors were little silver horseshoes
ornamented with four-leaf clovers and
blue satin ribbons. Horseshoes with
four-leaf clovers also appeared in the
decorations.
The program was opened by vocal
solo by Mrs. c. 7. McFarlane, which
was heartily encored. Then followed
the address of the President, Miss M. B.
Johnson, in which she alluded to the
objects of the organization and
other matters of interest to the
members. Miss H. Frazee's gui-
| tar solo was much enjoyed
Whereupon the business meeting fol-
lowed. After the business meeting the
company adjourned to the dining-room
Where feast of good things was
spread. There were thirteen toasts on
the program, but several of the mem
bers were not present. Following is the
list of toasts which were assigned "Un-
lucky Thirteen Miss Richardson; Lii
quid Air" Morris Brooke; Cake Walk, .
Mrs. j. ]. c. Fitzgerald; Rural Chau-
| tauquans," Mrs. Butler: 1.-The Ants, .
Miss c. Schubert; THE Automobile T.
e. Smith; Wireless Telegraphy,'' Miss
Retta Parrott; 1.-THE Present Century,
Mrs. M. E. Mumford: The Paterfanii-
lais,' I. w. Madeley; Our New Song
Books" Miss NJ. B. johnson: ..Ameri.
cas- Cup" c. r. Noyes;. Our Patriots,
Miss Bertha Dawley.
| Miss Richardson's response to t"The
| Gnlucky Thirteen" was very apropos
/! and must have been reassuring to any
who might have. been troubled with sll-
perstitious fears. Mrs. Butler spoke
OF the advantages and disadvantages
which the residents of rural districts
| possessed in the pursuit of courses o1
reading. Miss Schubert was assigned
the "Antis." but as she is an expan-
slonist, she roasted them gently, in
| stead Miss Parrott mentioned -three o1
the principal modes of transmitting
news quickly--telegraph telephone
and tell-a-womadl.: Her talk on the
progress made in the art of Wireless
TeiegraphyDi was very interesting ant
/ instructive Mrs. M. e. Mumford SPOKE
of the wonderful achievements of 'tTht
Present Century, Mr.. Madeleys spoke
/ feelingly on the subject of "Paterfami
las Miss Johnson's toast, Our New
Song Books" was much enjoy d, as wa.