was called for, and made his appearance, riding on his mother’s arm, as wise and dignified in behavior as a youthful Solon. One of the frolicsome Chautauqua dames then read the following formal rhyme: “‘There were some fair dames of Chautauqua, Their possessions were lovely to see, Between you and me; They had jewels of gold, Of value untold, These elegant dames of Chautauqua; But children were few, You scarce find one or two In the homes of these dames of Chautauqua. And sad were the dames of Chautauqua When they read of the Gracchus, Of Cupid and Bacchus, The lesson seemed filled up with mocking. They longed for a son, So the gods sent them one, Full of frolic and fun, Sent a son to these dames of Chautauqua. Then what joy in the circle Chautauqua! What pæans were sung, And Chautauqua bells rung, To welcome the lad of Chautauqua! Straight they gave him a name, Sherwin Burrill the same— These frolicsome dames of Chautauqua! Now, they badge him with gold, So that when he is old, They can still claim their son of Chautauqua.’” At SOUTH MANCHESTER, CONN., a most encouraging increase of members has taken place. Last year the circle numbered twenty, this year forty-eight. Such growth is full of promise for the future, and yet it is the inevitable result of enthusiastic members and carefully prepared programs.——The new circle at MANSFIELD CENTER, CONN., numbers ten members. They are expecting a lecture on chemistry soon, from Prof. Washburn, of the North Mansfield Agricultural College.——The “Newfield” C. L. S. C. of WEST STRATFORD, CONN., has recently received the following pleasant letter from “Pansy:” CARBONDALE, PA., January 6, 1885. _Dear Friends of ’87_: My word of greeting to you must commence with an apology. The letter from your secretary found me immersed in work. The holiday season brings upon me a heavy pressure of care, in addition to the usual routine. From the almost hopeless mass of unanswered letters which I have just overturned on my study table, that of your secretary emerges, so I seize it and make a beginning. What shall I say? I might congratulate you on being members of that great literary circle, which verily seems destined to reach out its long arms and encircle the world—but to what purpose would this be? You already know by experience all, and more than I could tell you of its advantages, and its far reaching influences.