The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-19
QUARTERLY MEETING
A GRAND SUCCESS
PIERIAN CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE MEETS
IN PRISON AUDITORIUM
EXCELLENTPROGRAM
An Entertaining And Instructive Program
is Carried Out. Excellent Papers by
Members of The Circle. Fine Music
By Prison Orchestra. Visitors Present
By H. S Med.

The Pierian Chantusqna Circle
held its first quarterly meeting, of
the l9l4-l5 term, in The prison audi
torium, Sunday. November Is. and
from tie first to tie last number on
the program it was one grand sue
cess.
Since its institution, many years
ago, the accomplishment of the
Circles aims and endeavors have
become more and more pronounced,
until at the present time it IL recog-
pized as one of the foremost ORGANIC
a,lons of its kind to he found in the
world. l,s library embraces such
large number of educational works
that the members may secure reliable
data aud information regarding any
subject compatible with the Chau-
tauqua movement. The present
memberships consists OF men who
nave the desire, the perseverance
and the will TO further enlarge their
scope of knowledge and broaden
their comprehension of the mysteries
which surround humanity from the
cradle to the grave; men who. when
their daily toll is ended, instead of
becoming evolved in a mushy, slangy.
sentimental love tale. devote their
leisure hours to the perusal aud
study of books worth while; books,
The reading of which will make them
more competent and capable IN the
great struggle -hlch each and every
eX prisoner must make for his re-
iabilliaiion. knowledge is pow
err, and it is the aim of the members
of the Circle to secure as much of
that knowledge as possible. Every
day it is forclbly impressed upon us
that it is the MAN WHO KNOWS
who makes the most out Of
life. Education is tie bulwark Of
"A bulwark that The shot
and shell of battle; the mighty and
awe inspiring oi,-rush of majestic
men-of- war, and mighty aud nigh
ali-powerful monarchles of the world
are unable To overcome. Education
will he the means to the dlsarma-
nlent of world powers aud. although
our Pierian Circle Ia we'll nigh OBJ
scure I'D this great maze of intellec-
tual comprehension, who can say
that the time may not come when
one of its present day members will
rise to an. occasion and make immor-
tai history; that the day may not
come when a MAN will be needed,
and that that MAN may come from
The ranks Of our Pierian Chautauqua
Circle? Stranger things have hap
pened and the day of surprises has
not yet witnessed the setting of it's
sun Of attainment.
For the excellent program which
was carried out, the president of
/ b e Circle, Mr.. J. E. NJ, de-
serves hearty commentator and
thanks. for it was through his uu-
tIrlng efforts that the splendid pro-
gram Was made possible. Also, do
not let rs forget to thank each and
every Individual who contributed to
The successful elimination of the
program.
just before the visitors filed into
lie auditorium. special request to
Prof. Schmidt, musical director of
he prison Orchestra. that the march
Got En- be played, was received,
aud the Professor promptly started
be music.
As the Secretary called the roll,
Zach man responded by reclting
we'll chosen quotation and naming
Is author. All the quotations were
'eciled with vim aud spirit. which
created interest from start to finish.
The first number OH the program
Vas selection by the Orchestra en-
tiled. High Jluks'', aud brought
or,h great applause.
DIR. Mueller. read the first paper,
Alcohol and Its Effects upon the
Human Race. A Logical, clear aud
elaborate presentation Of the alco-
lolic question, showing deep study
md Thorough knowledge Of facts
md statistics. The applause he re-
:eived was well meriled.
Miss Verna NJ. Lean, of Saltwater,
hen favored the visitors and the
Circle with an excellent vocal solo:
'Benderneer' Stream" which was