opposed to teaching religious truths in schools of any kind.” What would a culture be that ignored the religious? One of the strongest arguments that I ever read in favor of the Bible as a text-book for study, was written by Huxley, who pleaded fervently for it as _a book for study in every secular school_. I do not “compel” you to read Walker’s book; I do not say you MUST buy the book. You may read any book on any phase of the question, Roman or Protestant, according to the tendency of your faith. _Something_ on that line you must read to complete our broad survey. THE C. L. S. C. COURSE FOR 1884-’85. Beginner’s Hand Book in Chemistry, Prof. Appleton. Scientific Readings in THE CHAUTAUQUAN: “The Circle of the Sciences;” “Huxley on Science;” “Home Studies in Chemistry,” by Prof. J. T. Edwards; “Easy Lessons in Animal Biology,” Dr. J. H. Wythe; “The Temperance Teachings of Science;” “Studies in Kitchen Science and Art.” * * * * * Barnes’s “Brief History of Greece.”[A] “Preparatory Greek Course in English;”[B] Wilkinson. “College Greek Course in English;” Wilkinson. Chautauqua Text-Book No. 5, “Greek History;”[A] Vincent. “Cyrus and Alexander;” Abbott. Historical Readings in THE CHAUTAUQUAN: “Ancient Life in Greece;” “Greek Mythology.” * * * * * “The Art of Speech,” volume one; Dr. L. T. Townsend. General Readings in THE CHAUTAUQUAN: “Talks About Good English.” * * * * * “The Character of Jesus;” Horace Bushnell. “How to Help the Poor;” Mrs. James T. Field. “History of the Reformation;” Bishop J. F. Hurst. Sunday Readings in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. * * * * * Readings in _Our Alma Mater_:[C] “Lessons in Every-Day Speech,” Prof. W. D. MacClintock; “Lessons in Household Decoration,” Miss Susan Hayes Ward; “Lessons in Self-Discipline—Memory, Thinking, Selection of Books,” etc. Official Communications to Members.[D] [A] Not to be read by the classes of ’85, ’86 and ’87. [B] Not to be read by the classes of ’85 and ’86. [C] The _Alma Mater_ is sent free to all members of the C. L. S. C. who are recorded at Plainfield, N. J., and whose annual fee is paid. [D] To recorded members several other valuable documents are forwarded without additional expense. LOCAL CIRCLES.