The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2eth, the Perian

Chautuauua circle met in the school room for their
regular meeting AS the circle meets bi-weekly it is
perhaps worthy of note that this the first time since
its organization, in June 1890, that three meetings
have been held in the month of February. On
occasions the longer months have contained combna
ton of Sundays that alternated include three
assembages. The meeting called to order by
Pres F. O. O.. fifteen members answering roll call;
one member temporarily absent; one member dropped
from the roll and two members honorably discharged
having left the institution for larger freer and
desirious environments Two applications for member
ship were received and referred to the Membership
committee
Following the reading of the minutes of the last
meeting and distribution of library books, it
nounced by Pres o. that arrangements for the next
quarterly meeting progressing nicely and that
official approval of the proposed program expected
by week end. On account of the quarantine against
(not because of the Influenza definite date has
been set which naturally causes preparations to lag.
However the circle is quietly preparing for success
full program evinced by the rehearsal of two pro-
posed readings and when orders are received to 60
ahead will not be found wanting in win, vigor and
vitality" nor the results thereof e.. quarterly pro-
gram of interest and merit.
The office of critic for the circle for period
of two months Mr.. M. G. was appointed last De-
cember and had so ably fulfilled the circles require
ments that he was re-appointed by Pres. O. for the
ensuing two months. This appointment apparently
voiced the desires of the members expressed by
motion, made and carried after the appointment, and
by the applause given mpromptu acceptance speach
by Mr.. G.
An appreciative, and appreciated farewell letter
from Mr.. P. G., who left us last week, read to
the circle by Mr.. F. E. w. A motion made and
carried by reclamation that Mr. G.'s letter be pub
lshed in THE MIRROR, in conjunction with the secre
tarys report and be spread upon the minutes of the
Feb. 10Th meeting
A list of topics on which to base future prepare
ton of papers was distributed to the members of
classes D and C. A choice of six subjects was al
lowed each class member in accordance with the plan
adopted in November 1919
Two papers were presented by Glass c the
subject "Vhat Industry Gives the Greatest Power
and Prosperity to a Country" Mr.. P. H. D. read
his paper first, choosing Agriculture for his theme
and he nrnued conclnsivey that agriculture
fundamental necessity to any, and all degrees OF pros
perity. Mr.. L. ]. w. then presented the mechanical
side Individually proving that power and prosperity"
were not obtainable without mechanical aid In the
discussion that followed the reading of these papers
pertinent smile expressed by comparing the sto
mach and brain of to the agriculture and mechan
ical industries both being vital.
Mr.. A. K. S. had remained notceably quiet dur
ing the above mentioned arguments and seemed little
surprised to be called upon for few remarks. He be-
gan by stating explicitly that this the very first
time he had made any sort of public address, then
expressed his opinion that speaking was to some gift
while to others it required considerable effort, and
plainly inferred that he belonged to the latter class
From this foundation he launched out narration
of contest in lying which he assured his hearers
true tale about lies When he took his seat
there was grave doubt as to his veracty concerning
his non-possession of speaking abilities and haunting
conviction that he had out ananased Ananias in his
claim of this being his first DISCOURSE
The critics report favorable comment on the
papers read including the reserved for the quar-
terly, the titles of which will be announced in due
time.
Adjournment until March 18th was declared
F. T. p, Secy.
February Fl, 1920.
To the Pierian Chautauqua Crcle:+
During the past two years while located here it
has been my pleasure have been fortunate enough
have belonged to the Pierian Chautauqua Circle.
While cannot say that l regret not being able to
be with you the future, must say that under other
circumstances would be with considerable regret that
l severed my connection with the circle
genial lot of fellows would be hard to get together,
and consider it my good fortune to have met and to
have been associated with the various members and to
have joined in and been part of the discussions and
other work of the circle
Before closing l want to congratulate the Presi-
dent Mr. F. O. O., for what believe to be the most
successful SeaSon Perian Chauta,,u,1a circle has