The Chautauquan, Vol. 03, June 1883Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
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The Chautauquan, Vol. 03, June 1883
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Chautauqua Institution -- Periodicals; Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle -- Periodicals
=Ohio (Toledo).=—The Vincent local circle meets at the residences
of the members every two weeks regularly, and sometimes in special
meetings every week. Generally the questions in THE CHAUTAUQUAN are
asked, that being regarded as a good review of the studies taken,
but the answers go beyond those published with the questions. There
are frequently papers prepared and read on history or some part of
the course of study. Readings are found to be very interesting and
profitable. At one time, the same passage will be read by different
persons, and comparison made of their styles of reading; at another
time a story will be read, or sketch of history, or statement of
science, and all will recall as much as they can remember of what was
just read. At the meetings we usually sing the songs published in THE
CHAUTAUQUAN, and a brief prayer is offered, or all unite in repeating
the Lord’s Prayer. Conversation is free on all topics. Frequently the
roll is called and members respond to their names by quoting a sentence
from the author or literature then under consideration. Visitors
frequently meet with the circle and often take some part. Additional
members are received from time to time. Only one member has fallen out
by the way, while others have been saved from doing so by a faithful
urging of the motto, “Never be discouraged.” The three mottoes are
frequently repeated in concert. The Circle and THE CHAUTAUQUAN have
been a great blessing to many.
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=Ohio (Wauseon).=—Our method of conducting our circle changes with
the presiding officer. Our president is also our instructor. In Greek
history chapters were given to certain members and they gave a brief
synopsis. This proved so interesting it was continued through geology.
We had the charts. We have about twenty members who are reading the
whole course, and about half as many more that take THE CHAUTAUQUAN.
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