The Monteagle Assembly (Tennessee) last summer developed an intense C. L. S. C. enthusiasm. The meetings were lively, largely attended, and increased in interest to the very close of the Assembly. A committee was appointed to erect a C. L. S. C. building at Monteagle. I call upon all members of the C. L. S. C. to do what they can in the way of contributions to this Monteagle building. I am anxious not to turn the C. L. S. C. into an advertising channel for local interests, but the Monteagle movement, covering as it does the whole southern field, deserves our hearty sympathies, and I hope that many members will feel free to send contributions of any sum to the secretary, Rev. J. H. Warren, Murfreesboro, Tenn. * * * * * I take pleasure in commending to the members of the C. L. S. C. the “Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary,” by Edward A. Thomas, published by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia. It contains several steel-plate engravings and 590 pages. Price, $2.50 to $4.50, according to the binding. * * * * * Miss S. A. Scull, of Philadelphia, has prepared, and Porter & Coates have published an admirable abridgement of “Greek Mythology,” helpfully classified. It is amply illustrated and adapted to the school or to private use. * * * * * Every Chautauquan will mourn over the death of Mr. Van Lennep. He was a simple hearted, sincere, unselfish worker, a member of the class of ’86, a true friend, a loyal Chautauquan. * * * * * Scripture Readings for January, 1884: First week, Genesis, 1st chapter. Second week, Genesis, 13th chapter. Third week, Genesis, 23d chapter. Fourth week, Genesis, 32d chapter. OUTLINE OF C. L. S. C. READINGS. JANUARY, 1884. The required readings for January, 1884, include “Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation,” by Rev. James B. Walker; Chautauqua Text-Book, No. 18, “Christian Evidences,” and No. 39, “Sunday-school Normal Class Work;” the Required Readings in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. _First Week_ (ending January 8).—1. Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation, from the “Introduction,” page 25, to the end of chapter ii. 2. Readings in German History and German Literature in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. 3. Sunday Readings for January 6, in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. _Second Week_ (ending January 16).—1. Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation, from chapter iii, page 59, to the end of chapter vi. 2. Readings in Political Economy and Physical Science in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. 3. Sunday Readings for January 13, in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. _Third Week_ (ending January 24).—1. Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation, from chapter vii, page 90, to the end of chapter ix. 2. Readings in Art in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. 3. Sunday Readings for January 20, in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. _Fourth Week_ (ending January 31).—1. Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation, from chapter x, page 122, to the end of chapter xiv. 2. Readings in American Literature in THE CHAUTAUQUAN.