The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-05-12

embody the disclosed facts into compre-
hensive, interesting papers.
Nineteen subjects have been taken up
on which papers have been prepared and
read by members. Each paper, after its
reading, has been put before the Circle for
general discussion at which time ques-
tions on obscure points could be asked.
Some mediocre topics have turned out to
be quite interesting when fundamentals
and potentialities were revealed. The
majority of the papers read during tn sea-
son have been published in THE MIRROR;
others will appear in subsequent issues.
President o. has shown indefatigable
interest in the Circles welfare and during
the season has introduced several innova-
tions both interesting and instructive. In
the first semester a 500 word essay contest
on a given subject, was arranged and
four minute contest, on various contem-
poraneous themes, was held during the
final semester. Perspective drawing, and
color harmony scenic painting, have been
demonstrated and exhibited several times,
also few songs and recitations given at
intervals. The April oath meeting was
devoted to music, Honorary Member De-
putty WEIGH furnishing his victrola and
generous number of excellent records.
Two quarterly, or public meetings, were
held in the Prison auditorium The first,
held on September 10Th, was a musical
program given by members of the band,
under the supervision and leadership of
Prof. r. J.. Reichkitzer, the institutions
musical director. The second, on January
30th, was given by Chautauqua members,
supplemented by the orchestra. At both
meetings the auditorium was filled, stand
ing room being at a premium, and con-
siderable comment of favorable nature
was received.
In November the Circle lost a staunch,
we'll wishing friend by the death of Hon
orary Member Deputy ]. w. Backland.
The report of his passing to the Great
Beyond reached the members while in SEES
sion, Sunday, November 21st, and an i'm
mediate adjournment was taken. In the
Chautauqua Record Book, at the top of
the roll call there is written: 81. w.
Backland-Gone, but not forgotten"
Two years ago the Circle owned very
meager library of some thirty volumes,
which were kept in corner of the school
supply cabinet From this modest begin
ming a fair start towards serviceable
library has been made and commodious
cabinet has been installed. A few books
have been left the Circle by departing
members but the greatest lift was supplied
by a gift from Mr. G. E. Vincent, of 1903
books from his fathers library, the late
John H. Vincent, D. D.
The social status of the members of the
Circle allows no chance to repay obiga-
tons, and but little opportunity to even
voice appreciation, however the sincere
thanks of each member is assured to the
Prison officials for the privileges extended
and to all who have helped to make the
Chautauqua meetings stand out as bright
spots among the many disconsolate hours
of prison regime. Throughout the season
official cooperation, consistent with insti-
tutional regulations, has been literally
given and the members, as a whole, have
shown commendable attitude of good
fellowship.
To THE MIRROR, and its amiable staff,
considerable credit is due for the attrac-
tive programs furnished for the quarterly
meetings and for the able and adequate
manner in which papers, reports and no.
tees of Chautauqua affairs have been
handled.
In conclusion the secretary wishes to
take this opportunity for an expression of
gratitude to members of the Circle, and
readers of THE MIRROR, for their forbear-
ance with, and liberal oversight of secre-
+,r;oJ commissions and Deficiencies during