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 (Ravenna).=—Our circle numbers thirteen members, meeting weekly
at the homes of the members, and includes persons belonging to the
classes of ’82, ’84, ’85 and ’86. After opening exercises of short
Scripture reading and prayer, we have a review of the week’s reading.
In geology this review was conducted by means of questions given to
each member the week previous. These questions were numbered, covering
the reading in regular order. No. 1 was read and answered by its
holder, then No. 2, and so on. Generally, however, all read the lesson
assigned, and it is divided into thirteen parts, longer or shorter,
according to the subject; one part is then given to each member, and it
is his duty to report that part to the circle, expressing the thoughts
in his own language. In this way the entire lesson is reviewed, and
each one has had a share in it. After this we discuss the current
events of the week, each person reporting something that has interested
him. Then mispronounced words are reported by any member, and we
try to have about three biographical sketches (limited to three or
four minutes each) of persons whose names have been mentioned in the
reading. To many this may seem a long program, but we are prompt in
reciting and have no side issues, and our sessions are usually only an
hour and a half long, except on “memorial days,” when we extend time
to two hours. Questions may be asked at any time, usually asked in a
general way, so that the one speaking may not be embarrassed.
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=Ohio (Felicity).=—The Pleiades C. L. S. C., now in its fourth year,
still continues to thrive with unabated interest and zeal. Though we
can not record entertainments and lectures, of which some of our more
fortunate “local” sisters boast, yet we manage to derive a great deal
of benefit and pleasure as we trudge along, and our “circle day,” as
we call one Saturday in every three, the one on which our little band
meets, is as refreshing and invigorating to us as the oasis to the
traveler in the far east.
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=Indiana (Baker’s Corners).=—December 11, 1882, a local circle was
organized here, known as the “Jolly Toilers Local Circle.” The regular
meetings are to be held every two weeks. Exercises to consist of
recitations, essays, songs, &c.
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