The mirror., 1919-11-13
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE

The semi monthly meeting of the Plerian Chau-
tauqua Circle was held in the school room Sunday
afternoon, Nov 9th. Sixteen members responded
to roll call; Que new member was seated one men,
Der temporarily absent; one dropped from the roll
for repeated nattendance total attendance seven
teen.
The meeting was called to ordsr by Pres. F. o.
o. and few words of greeting extended to the
new member, Mr.. G. E, B. who was assigned to
Class G..
The secretary's minutes of the Oct. 26 meeting
read and approved, after which stationery and
library books were issued.
The Chautauqua Library was next brought up
for discussion. complete list of the books now in
circulation was read by the secretary followed by
suggestions from several members to desirable ad-
ditions. notes of which taken to be submitted
to the Warden and State Librarian. A motion was
made and carried that the interests and desires of
the circle be presented by Pres o. the first avail
able opportunity The addition to the Chautauqua
Library. of and up-to.date volumes is looked
forward to with pleasant anticipation by all the
members. That new books will be eagerly read is
attested by the many trips out present limited
supply Of books has had.
1t was announced that quarterly meeting was
being planned but being only in tentative no
date was set-the early part of Dec" being the
phrase used. Music Is to be the feature and
from all sources the assurance that both the
band and orchestra are keyed up to pitch.
As the Circle possesses excellent oratorical
talent splendid quarterly program is expected.
Tho dol cd rd o1 +ho
two members of class was next attempted. thirty
minutes being allowed to copy cartoon clipped from
recent issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Both
contestants acknowledged they had had previous
practice having copied this particular cartoon dur
ing the past week. At the finish Mr. S. played So
10 part. Mr. F. having retired at the end of the
first ten minute period. The sketch made by Mr..
S. was not entirely shaded the allotted time but
showed marked ability in the presentation of out
lines and perspe Give.
The Chair granted permission for the recitation
of short poem Untitled. 'How Did You Die?' by
Edmund Vance Cook 1t was given by Mr.. 1. G. R. in
clear, strong voice, with much expression that.
following the applause request was made that it
be printed in The MIRROR so that those who did not
hear it rected could read for themselves the noble
sentiments contained in the lines "a copy has been
sent to THE MIRROR with request for early re-
print)
Two members of Glass read papers on their
class subjects THE Four Most Interesting Subjects
in the World
Mr. P. H. G. selected his subheads. "Agri-
culture" Money" Love-" and Amusement" His
paper eleverly worded and SO well read that
momentarily his listeners beguiled into think
ing the four subjects he treated being the only
things of any interest at all. Then Mr.. L. J. w.
took the floor and read his paper which he had di-
vided into four sub-tites viz: The Creation of
Wealth. THE Power of Wealth." The Problem
of Industry" and Popular Discomfort" Mr.. w.
possesses distinct ability to analyze subject and
put the elucidated results in comprehensive form so
we soon realized that Mr. D. had not covered all the
interesting subjects
Glass C's assignment for future work was, What
Industries Give the Greatest Power and Prosperity
to Nation" Glasses E. and F. are scheduled for
recital at the Nov. %, meeting.
The critic. Mr.. P. G.. made brief but thorough
report. He spoke encourageingly of Mr.. SIS draw
ing and brought out the fact that noticeable inn
provement is being made ID the reading of papers.
Adjournment followed the critics report
Mr.. r. T. p, Secy.