The mirror., 1914-11-19
QUARTERLY MEETING eRAND SUCCESS

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one of the rarest treats we have enjoyed.
She possesses wonderfully clear and pen
etratlng voice. and held the audience en-
thrilled and enraptured throughout. We
extend 10 her the heartfelt gratitude and
thanks Of each and every member of the
Pierian Circle for her kind consideration
and interest in our behalf.
Mr.. Landis then read his paper, 1.-The
Debt of Civilization to the German Nation
in Science. Industry and Art, presenting
his subject in clear, concise manner
which met with great applause.
The Orchestra came next with that mel
odious and beautiful cornet solo, "My
Heart at Thy Sweet Voice., which was
executed in such manner as to prove that
our Orchestra is more than deserving of
the fame it has acquired.
| Mr.. Wheeluck. of the State Board of
Control, appeared in the absence of Hon.
c. E. Vasaly, who was unable to be pres
ent. He stated that Mr.. Vasaly sent his
regrets. He endorsed the Chautauqua
movement, and cOmplimented all the
members on their success, also thanked
the visitors from saltwater for their at
tendance and the consequent encourage
ment 10 the members Of the Circle. His
remarks were enjoyed and appreciated by
all; and Pres. Nj. extended the thanks of
the circle to him.
| Miss Verna M. Lean then sang the
beautiful Cradle Song, which met with
such enthusiastic applause that she return
to the stage and bowed her thanks. She
did not allow us the pleasure of again hear
ing her voice in song, but we hope to hear
her many times in the future and we as
sure her that we will all be glad to have
her sing to us whenever and as often as
she will.
MIR. Sampson came next on the program
and read his paper, 'Our Government
Superior to that of European Powers.'
He presented his subject in a decisive,
comprehersiv and eloquent manner His
comparisons were made in that thorough
and concise statement of facts which al
lows no refutation; and we say, without
fear of contradiction, that it was the best
paper, irrespective of title, that has ever
been read before the Pierian Circle, and
we take great pleasure in thanking him
for the time and study he devoted to the
presentation of that masterpiece in lit
erature
Warden Reed then addressed the assem-
blage and thanked the visitors for their at
tendance; he endorsed the CnautauQua
movement and complimented the readers
OF paptr rs and the members on their sue
cess, also expressing the hope that the
next Quarterly meeting would see the
auditorium filled to its capacity.
Pres. j. E. NJ. then assured the Warden,
The Board of Control and the visitors, of
the Circle appreciation of their attend
ance and commendation, and further, ex-
tended the hearty thanks of the Circle to
Miss Lean for her excellent singing.
The Orchestra then closed tine program
with that beautiful Spanish Waltz, Bar
&c Ona Beauties. The Circle then ad-
journed and the visitors marched out as
the Orchestra play ed thew inning Eight
An invitation to attend the meeting had
been sent to Gov. a. o. Eberhalt. but
on account of absence from the state, he
sent the following letter of regret and
congratulation:
St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 9, 1911.
Mr.. j. E. M, Pres. Cnautauqua Circle,
Box SIS, Saltwater, Minnesota,
My Dear Sir:
am in receipt of your first quarterly
meeting program. and while shall be alb
sent from the state and uuahle tO attend 7
wish to offer my congratulations upon your
| splendid program. Your Chautauqua Cir
Gle deserves all possible support and CO.
operation. Very truly yours,
A. o. EOerhart, Governor.