Monona Lake Assembly promises to be one of the more important centers
of C. L. S. C. work. The grounds are situated on the banks of one of
the four lakes surrounding the capital city of the State of Wisconsin,
and within a mile of it. Seventy-five passenger trains go and come each
day, making the grounds accessible from all directions. In spite of
rainy weather and low temperature the attendance this past season was
large and enthusiastic. Daily Round-Tables were held and though often
interfered with by other meetings and lack of a suitable and permanent
place of meeting, were well attended and proved very interesting.
Thursday, July 31st, was C. L. S. C. day, and about three hundred and
fifty members participated in the Recognition Service. The oration was
delivered by Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, D.D., the theme selected, “The True
Education” was ably discussed and a source of encouragement to many
members of the circle. The camp-fire was lit on the highest point of land
on the grounds, and the spot thus dedicated was tendered by the Board
of Directors as the site for a new Chautauqua Hall. A vigorous canvass
of the State will be made in the interest of the C. L. S. C., and it is
expected that a new and commodious hall will be erected in time for our
next annual gathering.