The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-01-27
Chautauqua Secretary's Report

The meeting was called to order by the Presi-
dent and upon roll call by the Secretary there were
twenty-five members present.
The first business on the program was resolu-
ton presented by Mr.. Y. and seconded by Mr.. S.
that passed by unanimous vote Of the circle
Resolved:
That long distance philanthropists are many
in number, but the resultant benefit is SMALL
few IN number but magnifed much in good are those
who In person give 81 IDLY to others of the gifts
God gave to them. and so, to Miss Verna Lean.
who on January ninth, shared so freely her bless
lngs with us the members of the Pierian Chautau-
qua Circle of Saltwater Minnesota puts a unified
heart into those simple Words I'VE thank you.''
The first paper: THE Nation Today" by Mr..
b. was very interesting and instructive subject and
OF vital Importance to every American The au-
thor explained the dangers that the U. S. il open
10 by foreign invasion, and that the necessary steps
should be taken by Congress for preparation for
any trouble that may arise; and to have as our
motto; patriotism, and at all times to uphold our
Government at all costs that the stars and stripes
will wave over our land forever Mr.. BIS diction
and delivery were strong and forcefuI.
The second paper by Mr.. s., Subject; THE
South and What it Produces" Mr. SIS paper was
very interesting. We always enjoy listening to words
of good cheer about the Sunny South. 1t describ-
ed the sunny plantations climate, crops conditions
and the many varieties of products raised and the
great achievements and advancements of our South
ern neighbors since the war and the opportunities
in store for the South.
The third paper, by Mr. c.. Subject: The u
S. Constitution" Mr.. G. gave brief history of
the American Constitution and the Importance of
the preamble and Publications of the constitution
and amendments in order to form more perfect
Union. to establish Justice and promote the gen.
eral welfare of the Country; thus securing the bless
ings of liberty to ourselves and posterity. The pa
per well prepared and instructive
Mr.. Y appointed to act as critic and we
have the assurance and confidence that he is real
critic and able grasp the situation so as to make
fair and just criticisms which will be benefit to u.s.
The crictlc in his report stated if the minds of the
hearers would be retentve and their actions in the
future be guided by the strengthening influence of
the quotations given in the circle both the future
and the present would be much the gamer Mr. b.
on Our Nation of Today" was commended for his
Clear distinct enunciaton, his apparent deep study
of the question and his broadness and unbiased pre-
sentation of facts he found them
Mr.. S. the South and What it Produces"
was FESTIVE paper because it passed by dull points
and enlarged points of interest and instruction
to all.
Mr. C's subject, The u S. Constitution" was
very interesting because it carried u.s. for the time
at least, to concentrate thoughts on the course
of peace in our own country and its benefits COM
pared to the horrors abroad and the basic reason
of noconstitution
Mr.. Y. in his criticism stated that in adverse
criticism it is nadvsable for speaker to emphasize
the greatness of any man living, l.. e., glorify
the proven greatness of past leaders, but wait for
the future to determine the mental and moral CAL
iber of the present public characters.
The meeting lively and success in every
sense of the word as the members displayed unus-
ual interest in taking part in the discussions suggest
ing new ideas toward progressing and strengthening
the welfare of the Circle. There being no further
business the President announced the meeting
adjourned-S. Secretary.
A Book Reviewed
By Dr. H.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
By John Roland. 341 PIP.
This is a good Rockwell written with SER
ous purpose, and readable. The two principals
the American doctor and the Austrian priest are,
undoubtedly neurasthenics. blot on their past en-
forces exile. They become fast friends and attain
their soace, and their cure in the life of service in
a mountain village of the Tyro These people are
so wildly drawn and seem so altogether human
that one half forgives their schnapps, their fights
their meannesses-even their tendency to bundle
NIGHTS fur unguat."
For those interested in the lore of the healing