The mirror., 1923-09-27

1--WE DallOtS were tHeTeDy WdlVeu anu tne
several nominees won in walk.
After which the new officers entered
upon their several duties, Mr.. O. N. to
the Presidency, Mr.. A. r. NJ. to the Sec
retaryship, instantaneously upon and sim
utaneously with the withdrawal of the
expiring encumbents, Mr.. F. T. P. alone
remaining in his already existing capacity
of Vice President.
The new menbers previously named,
were then introduced by the new Pres
ident, affably, amid the spontaneous clap
ping of twenty hands. This was followed
by the distribution of books, paper, pencils,
library cards, during which Mr.. H. c. H.
recited, after the maner of De Pen, story
of exceedingly humorous points. And
upon the conclusion of this narrative the
names of seven applicants were presented
for membership and submitted to the COM
mittee on such matters.
Honorary member, Deputy Utecht, who
had been up to the moment a quiet spec
tator, was called upon at this time by the
President for few remarks, to which
request he responded, in few words,
with a witticism which, in its verve, was
reminiscent of Whistler.
At this junction the President, Mr.
o. NJ, delivered himself of an address to
the circle, in part, as follows:
II would be an undiplomatic person
were l to stand here before you and pre-
sumo that had not somewhat anticipated
and prepared myself for the signal honour
you have accorded me: my election as
President of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle. So, as most politicians would do
under like circumstances, l have made, in
the interests of the Circle, memorandum
of several matters, both of policy and of
curriculum, which wish to bring to
your attention.
First, however, I want every one of
you to know with what respect for your
welfare and with what appreciation of
the confidence you have shown in me I
take this Office you have been pleased to
honour me with. And would have you
feel with me the interest I shall take in
promoting with your aid, and with your
aid only, the spirit of intellectual and
artistic comradeship for which this Circle
was founded.
'For the sake of cearness, which hope
will always characterize every act of mine
as president, l shall state briefly the chief
cause of whatever discomfort existed
amongst us during the past season: the
loss of our regular quarterly meeting.
Let US then work that this year the meeting
will become reality and success.
"Now, gentlemen, l am firm believer
in common sense, good ethics, and gentle
manly behavior. I even go so far as to
endeavor to practice these virtues during
my conscious moments. And I believe
you will agree with me that out of them
must come whatever good we shall de-
rive from our associations within this
body. Therefore, let me suggest that we
adopt mode of procedure which will
embrace the qualities of mutual instruc-
tion and enlightenment in literature, the
arts, and the sciences. For those three
things comprise the meat of our life while
here; and if an expansion of our appre-
ciative faculties is enhanced within these
walls we shall find ourselves upon our
release, not the losers, but rather the
gamers. And let there be freedom among
us, for only then can wit and humor, the
spice of life, exist
"In conclusion, I want to remind you
of our good fortune in again having
honorary members Deputies Utecht and
Welch to meet with us each alternate
Sunday They are as keenly alive and as
sincerely interested in Chautauqua en-
deayors as we are, So again thanking