The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-04-01
CHAUTAUOUA CIRCLE

Chautauqua Circle met in the schoolroom for their
regular biweekly meeting. Pres F. 0. 0. called the
assembage order; fifteen members answering to roll
call, one member temporarily absent.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap-
proved library books distributed and stationery sup
piled where needed One application for membership
received and referred to the Membership Committee.
The constitution and bylaws of the Pierian Chau-
tauqua Circle specify Cushings Manual of Parliamen
tary Practice as the standard to govern its meetings
and deliberations Pres O. having occasion refer
to this authority found that no such book was in either
the Chautauqua the institutional Libraries he pur
chased copy and presented the Circle vote of
thanks given him for his considerable thoughtful
This is but of the many things Pres O. has
done for the advancement and good of the Circle since
he has held the chair. Cushings Manual will be hence
forth referred to frequently by many of who
familiar should be with the rules governing
debates and assemblage proceedings.
Glass furnished two papers, both of which were
very interesting and instructive. Mr.. A. K. S. had as
his topic, Astronomy" the first instaent under the
subhead "A few Introductory statements the study
of the sky" given. This paper showed mastery
of the subject and such careful scholarly preparation
that secretaral comment would be amiss, except to
strongly advise readers of THE MIRROR to watch its
columns for early publication The promised future
installments will be somewhat mpatienty awaited by
the aStronomically inclined
Mr.. H. P had for his subject, "The Wireless
Age" This paper treated not only the wonders of
the present day but forecast the probabilities of the
future natures solved and its potential
forces brough under mans control. Comparing the
achievements thought impossible, with the
pectancy of proportional future accomplishment, the
predictions outlined in Mr. P's. paper are wonderful
to contemplate.
An extra paper entitled, "Syndicalism, its Aims
and Methods" was read by Mr.. L. ]. w. There
nothing ancient, theoretical probematic in this
paper it dealt with present day conditions, the evils of
industrial strife and the resultant Mr.. W.
possesses extensive vocabulary and the ability to
select and group words into forceful sentences. His
paper advocated mercy toward the professional
syndicalist, no halfway methods no compromises.
1t officially announced during the past week
that Mr.. F. B., vocalist, to leave
This being the last meeting he would attend he
asked to sing and, true to his everready nature he
sang two of the best selections in his extensive roper
toire. The Circles thanks expressed for Mr.. Bs
activities as member and the best of wishes extended
for his future success.
While the above mentioned program was in pro-
cess Mr.. C. ST. the Circles artist, had been busy
gagged on woodland scene the finishing touches of
which were completed just in time to have his well
earned applause minge with the echoes of that given
Mr.. B. We see Mr.. S. take blank sheet of white
cardboard couple of brushes, few daubs of coors
on his palette and bottle two of mysterious
liquid trees, brooks, NOISY banks, clouds and
other requisites appear in their perspective and
delineation. Just how he accomplishes it do not
know but do know he does il, and he does it well.
Occasionally of Mr.. SIS. works presented to
members of the Circle-todays recipient salts
fed smile, twinkle in his eye predicting that he knew
just where he could place that woodland study to adj
vantage
The report of the critic, Mr.. NJ. G. was excep-
tionally encouraging, his remarks being prefaced by
the statement that really no criticism necessary,
except to call attention to few in pronuncia
ton. These were noted and the meeting adjourned.
F. T. p, Secy