Volume 3 — THE C. L. S. C.
Reading edition
President: Lewis Miller.
Superintendent of Instruction: J. H. Vincent, D. D.
Counselors: Lyman Abbott, D. D.; Bishop H. W. Warren, D. D.; J. M. Gibson, D. D.; W. O. Wilkinson, D. D.
Office Secretary: Miss Kate F. Kimball.
General Secretary: Albert M. Martin.
1.—AIM.
This new organization aims to promote habits of reading and study in nature, art, science and in secular and sacred literature, in connection with the routine of daily life (especially among those whose educational advantages have been limited), so as to secure to them the college student’s general outlook upon the world and life, and to develop the habit of close, connected, persistent thinking.
2.—METHODS.
It proposes to encourage individual study in lines and by text-books which shall be indicated; by local circles for mutual help and encouragement in such studies; by summer courses of lectures and “students’ sessions” at Chautauqua, and by written reports and examinations.
3.—COURSE OF STUDY.
The course of study prescribed by the C. L. S. C. shall cover a period of four years.
4.—ARRANGEMENT OF CLASSES.
Each year’s course of study will be considered the “first year” for new pupils, whether it be the first, second, third or fourth of the four years’ course. For example, “the class of 1886,” instead of beginning October, 1882, with the same studies which were pursued in 1881-’82 by “the class of 1885,” will fall in with “the class of ’85,” and take for their first year the second year’s course of the ’85 class. The first year for “the class of 1885” will thus in due time become the fourth year for “the class of 1886.”
5.—C. L. S. C. COURSE OF READING, 1882-’83.
I. Required.
1. Readings in the History and Literature of Greece, England, Russia, Scandinavia, China, Japan and America.
2. Readings in Science; Geology, Astronomy, Physiology, and Hygiene.
3. Readings in Bible History, and in Biblical and General Religious Literature.
II. White Seal.
1. Additional Readings in Greek, English and Biblical History.
2. Additional Readings in English and American Literature.
III. White (Crystal) Seal for Graduates.
Readings in History, Literature and Science, in the line of the Required Course for the year.
This is a Special Course for Graduates of the Class of 1882 who wish to continue their connection with the Circle.
6.—BOOKS FOR THE C. L. S. C. COURSE, 1882-’83.
I. Required.
History of Greece, by Prof. T. T. Timayenis. Vol. 1. Parts 3, 4 and 5. Price, $1.15.
Preparatory Greek Course in English, by Dr. W. C. Wilkinson. Price, $1.
Chautauqua Text-Book, No. 5, Greek History, by Dr. J. H. Vincent. Price, 10 cents.
Recreations in Astronomy, by Bishop Henry W. Warren, D. D. Price, $1.10.
Chautauqua Text-Book, No. 2, Studies of the Stars, by Bishop H. W. Warren, D. D. Price, 10 cents.
First Lessons in Geology, by Prof. A. S. Packard, Jr. Price, 50 cents.
Chautauqua Text-Book, No. 4, English History, by Dr. J. H. Vincent. Price, 10 cents.
Chautauqua Text-Book, No. 34, China, Corea and Japan, by W. Elliot Griffis. Price, 10 cents.
Evangeline, by Henry W. Longfellow. Price, paper, 20 cents; cloth, 50 cents.
Hampton Tracts: A Haunted House, by Mrs. M. F. Armstrong; and Cleanliness and Disinfection, by Elisha Harris, M. D. Price, 15 cents.
THE CHAUTAUQUAN.[G]
Price, $1.50—in which will be published, (monthly): Pictures from English History, by C. E. Bishop, Esq.; Chapters from Early Russian History, by Mrs. M. S. Robinson; Passages from Scandinavian History and Literature, by Prof. L. A. Sherman, of New Haven, Conn.; Sabbath Readings in Classic Religious Literature, selected by Dr. J. H. Vincent.
The Chautauquan will also contain, in the department of Required Readings, brief papers as follows: Studies in Ancient Greek Life; Selections from English Literature; Readings from Russian Literature; Readings from the Literature of China and Japan; Readings in Bible History; Readings in Biblical Literature; Readings in Geology; Readings in Astronomy; Readings in Physiology and Hygiene.
ADDITIONAL READINGS FOR STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF ’83.
Hints for Home Reading, by Dr. Lyman Abbott. Price, cloth, $1; board, 75 cts.
The Hall in the Grove, by Mrs. Alden. (A story of Chautauqua and the C. L. S. C.) Price, $1.50.
Outline Study of Man, by Dr. Mark Hopkins. Price, $1.50.
II. For the White Seal.
Persons who pursue the “White Seal Course” of each year, in addition to the regular course, will receive at the time of their graduation a white seal for each year, to be attached to the regular diploma.
History of Greece, by Prof. T. T. Timayenis. Vol. 1; completed. Price, $1.15.
William the Conqueror, and Queen Elizabeth, Abbott’s series. Price, 80 cents.
Outlines of Bible History, by Bishop J. F. Hurst, D. D. Price, 50 cents.
Chautauqua Library of English History and Literature. Vol. 1. Price, paper, 60 cents; cloth, 80 cents.
Outre-Mer, by Henry W. Longfellow. Price, paper, 15 cents; cloth, 40 cents.
Hamlet. Rolfe’s edition. Price, paper, 50 cents; cloth, 70 cents.
Julius Cæsar. Rolfe’s edition. Price, paper, 50 cents; cloth, 70 cents.
III. Required.—For the White (Crystal) Seal, for Graduates of 1882.
The Chautauquan. Required Reading.
History of Greece. Vol. 1. By T. T. Timayenis.
William the Conqueror and Queen Elizabeth. Abbott’s Series.
Outre-Mer, by Henry W. Longfellow.
Hamlet. Rolfe’s edition.
Julius Cæsar. Rolfe’s edition.
The following is the distribution of the
SUBJECTS AND BOOKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: [Ch. stands for Chautauquan.]
October.
History of Greece. Vol. 1. (Timayenis.) (Parts 3, 4, and 5.)
Chautauqua Text-Book, Greek History. (Vincent.)
Geology. (Packard.)
Readings in English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings in Geology. (Ch.)
November.
History of Greece. Vol. 1. (Timayenis.) (Parts 3, 4, and 5.)
Geology. (Packard.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings in Geology. (Ch.)
December.
Preparatory Greek Course in English. (Wilkinson.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Studies in Ancient Greek Life. (Ch.)
Readings from Russian Literature. (Ch.)
January 1883.
Preparatory Greek Course in English. (Wilkinson.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings in Bible History and Literature. (Ch.)
February.
Recreations in Astronomy. (Warren.)
Chautauqua Text-Book, Studies of the Stars. (Warren.)
Readings in Astronomy. (Ch.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings in Bible History and Literature. (Ch.)
March.
Recreations in Astronomy. (Warren.)
Readings in Astronomy. (Ch.)
Chautauqua Text-Book, English History. (Vincent.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Selections from English Literature. (Ch.)
April.
Physiology, Hygiene, and Home. Hampton Tracts.
Readings in Physiology. (Ch.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Selections from English Literature. (Ch.)
May.
Evangeline. (Longfellow.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings in Physiology. (Ch.)
June.
Chautauqua Text-Book, China, Corea and Japan. (Griffis.)
English, Russian, Scandinavian, and Religious History and Literature. (Ch.)
Readings from the Literature of China and Japan. (Ch.)
7.—SPECIAL COURSES.
Members of the C. L. S. C. may take, in addition to the regular course above prescribed, one or more special courses, and pass an examination upon them. Pupils will receive credit and testimonial seals to be appended to their regular diploma, according to the merit of examination on these supplemental courses.
8.—THE PREPARATORY COURSE.
Persons who are too young, or not sufficiently advanced in their studies, to take the regular C. L. S. C. course, may adopt certain preparatory lessons for one or more years.
For circulars of the preparatory course, address Miss K. F. Kimball, Plainfield, N. J.
9.—INITIATION FEE.
To defray the expenses of correspondence, memoranda, etc., an annual fee of fifty cents is required. This amount should be forwarded to Miss K. F. Kimball, Plainfield, N. J. (by New York or Philadelphia draft, or post-office order on Plainfield, N. J.) Do not send postage stamps if you can possibly avoid it.
N. B.—In sending your fee, be sure to state to which class you belong, whether 1883, 1884, 1885, or 1886.
10.—APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Persons desiring to unite with the C. L. S. C. should forward answers to the following questions to Miss K. F. Kimball, Plainfield, N. J. The class graduating in 1886 should begin the study of the lessons required October, 1882. They may begin as late as January 1, 1883.
1. Give your name in full. 2. Your postoffice address, with county and State. 3. Are you married or single? 4. What is your age? Are you between twenty and thirty, or thirty and forty, or forty and fifty, or fifty and sixty, etc.? 5. If married, how many children living under the age of sixteen years?[H] 6. What is your occupation? 7. With what religious denomination are you connected? 8. Do you, after mature deliberation, resolve, if able, to prosecute the four years’ course of study presented by the C. L. S. C.? 9. Do you promise to give an average of four hours a week to the reading and study required by this course? 10. How much more than the time specified do you hope to give to this course of study?
11.—TIME REQUIRED.
An average of forty minutes reading each week day will enable the students in nine months to complete the books required for the year. More time than this will probably be spent by many persons, and for their accommodation a special course of reading on the same subject has been indicated. The habit of thinking steadily upon worthy themes during one’s secular toil will lighten labor, brighten life, and develop power.
12.—MEMORANDA.
The annual examinations will be held at the homes of the members, and in writing. Memoranda will be forwarded to them, and by their written replies the committee can judge whether or not they have read the books required.
13.—ATTENDANCE AT CHAUTAUQUA.
Persons should be present to enjoy the annual meetings at Chautauqua, but attendance there is not necessary to graduation in the C. L. S. C. Persons who have never visited Chautauqua may enjoy the advantages, diploma, and honors of the Circle. The Assembly Daily Herald is published on the grounds during the Chautauqua Assembly. Send $1 for the Daily Herald to T. L. Flood, Meadville, Pa. Back numbers can be supplied.
14.—MISCELLANEOUS.
For the story of the C. L. S. C., and explanation of the Local Circles, the Memorial Days to be observed by all true C. L. S. C. members, St. Paul’s Grove at Chautauqua, etc., etc., address (inclose three-cent stamp), Miss K. F. Kimball, Plainfield, N. J., who will forward the Chautauqua Hand-Book, No. 2, sixty-four pages. Blank forms, containing the ten questions given in paragraph 10, will also be sent on application.
15.—OUR CLASS MOTTOES.
We study the Word and the Works of God.
Let us keep our Heavenly Father in the midst.
Never be discouraged.
16.—BOOKS OF THE C. L. S. C.
Address Phillips & Hunt, 805 Broadway, New York; and Walden & Stowe, Cincinnati and Chicago.
