The mirror., 1919-10-09
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE

The opening meeting of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle for the season of 1919 1920 was held in the
school room, Sunday afternoon, September 28th.
only ten members were present, owing to various
causes the principal being that several of the
old members have left the confines for larger,
freer and more desirous environments Nine ap-
plcatlons for membership were approved by the
circle and will be seated at the next regular meeting
The former president. and vice president, being
among the missing. Mr.. P. g. the secretary, opened
the meeting by few brief. we'll chosen remarks and
proceeded with the election of officers for the
ing year. BY unanimous accamaton Mr. F. A. 0.
elected President and Mr.. F. w., Vice -Presi-
dent. The unanimity of their election proclaims
that their respective abilities and talents such
to enable them to successfully fill the Offices. Mr..
P. G. and Mr. f. p were nominated for secretary
and in the ballotipg following Mr.. F. p was de-
cared elected.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the new
ly elected officers took charge of the meeting.
President F. A. o., in an able, whole-hearted
manner, expressed his appreciation for the unanimous
election and stated that it bis earnest desire that
the season be successful and Intellectually profit
able In this connection he asked for the
thoughtful support and cooperation of the entire
vancement"
The distribution of Chautauqua books, library
cards and stationary was followed by suggestion
that members in answering to roll call. respond by
repeating quotation. The merits of the motion
failed to enough enthusiasm to carry so it's
adoption abandoned.
1t was proposed that an attempt be made to get
into communication and form an alliance, with the
ID (N;r,1o e;Jo h1o
cussion it was moved and carried. that if harmoni-
plans could be arranged, aud connections made
that would meet with the approval of the Warden
and officials that the future work and topics of the
Circle would be confined to the regular Chautauqua
program, thereby giving definite objective to
pire for instead of treating promscuous subjects in
discriminately.
Mr. P G. was appointed critic for the coming
term and responded by stating that he would do his
best to make his criticisms helpful and unbiased.
IT'S said; Our best friends those who tell us of
our faults and help to mend then.'' and knowing
Mr.. P. G. we do all look forward to
meritorious suggestions for edification.
For the next meeting. Mr.. L. N agreed to fur
nsh paper and although the subject was not stat
ed. we realize that something good is Forthcoming
as his former papers have amply proven him an
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along the Rhine, is also promised, and partial ar
rangements made for dual blackboard drawing.
Business matters thus settled. and future pre-
parations made. the meeting declared adjourned
For the information of new comers CONVEX
SAINT with the subject, wish TO state that the
Chautauqua Circle is organization of inmates de-
sirous of increasing their literary and Intellectual
faculties. Library privileges extended, thus af
fording opportunity for research and study. Some
very interesting original papers prepared, read
and discussed by members. Meetings held in
the school every.other Sunday afternoon. Three
quarterly meetings held in the chapel, at which
time special programs arranged. music provided
Inmates desifous Of developing their literary
talents should ge. in touch with one of the old mem
bers and talk things over.-Mr. r. Z. P.s Secy.