The mirror., 1923-05-17

! know that since l have become as
sociated with this praiseworthy organiza
ton | have received many benefits. And
naturally assume that each member has
been benefited in kind. On account of
our contact | have enjoyed great mental
ton to carry me to undreamed of heights;
have aspired to attain place in letters;
have dismissed the petty annoyances and
n,onotony of prison life by becoming en-
crossed in mental exercise; have read
good books; am now proud to state that
l have at last made wise selection of
good reading, brought about through our
association.
You have honored me with the Office
of Secretary which | appreciate fully;
though my efforts at times might have
caused you to doubt the wisdom OF your
choice. However, am vain enough to ba
Eroud of the Office.
Since joining this organization | have
been charmed and delighted by meeting
a group of men whose healthy minds and
keen sense of fellowship has changed my
whole attitude toward snen and things.
| refer to the embittered and cynical
thoughts that brew in and warp the minds
of the most optimistic-by our disappoint-
ments and sadnesses, which, however,
have vanished through our association.
During the season just closing our
President has made good on his pre-eec-
ton promises and platform. Though we
have not always agreed he has received
my unqualified support and l think
vote of confidence in his administration
would fttingy close the season.
Two secretaries have served you DUR
ing this season. Our good friend, Mr.
]. M. c. and myself. Both of us, l am
sure, have done so gladly. 1t is not for
me to dwell on my own service; but let
me say for Mr.. J. Nj. c. that his high
conception of service and duty has caused
me to suggest at once his candidacy for
Upon his acceptance. / have an uncanny
premoniton that l will not be here next
year, so am firing the opening shot in
the hope that when l pick up THE MIRROR
while down in Gods country l shall see
his initials with the title of president!
There has been no change in the Office
of Vice-President. Mr.. F. T. P. has held
that Office during the entire season; be-
cause after being elected president he
gracefully declined the honor. Aware,
| suppose, of the many vicissitudes that
go with it. Yet, must say, in all fair
ness; that the Pierian Chautauqua Circle
has felt the steadying conservative hand
of its Vice president; without which, it
would have languished for time at least.
l hope everyone of us are as sincere in
dent.
Three critics have served us during
this period. Mr. E. w. L. who has been
discharged; Mr.. A. r. M. and Mr.. R. L.
M; all of whom gave honestly and help
fully their opinion of circle endeavors.
The latter, Mr.. r. L. NJ, has had no
occasion as yet to render regular circle
opinion, but we know-having enjoyed
his efforts in THE MIRRoR-that he is
frank and sincere. While l admire his
narrative style very much, permit me to
say that his "Modern Writers" aroused
my ire; it showed in my opinion poor
critical faculty; unwise reading, and was
evidently written in haste. But there! l
will say no more. If the Board turns me
down in June I may want to borrow some
of his books!
Looking back again over the minutes
the only features of amusement for our
relaxation that l see, are the first quarter
ly meeting and Mr.. Welchs splendid
Victrola concert. 1t goes without repeat
ing that they were appreciated.