It often happens that local circles are deterred from much of the good
work which they might do because they have no systematic plans. Lack of
time, or, perhaps, sometimes, a not quite clear understanding of how to
arrange weekly programs prevents leaders from laying out the work in
attractive and practical ways. To supply this need we introduce into
THE CHAUTAUQUAN weekly programs of literary exercises for local circle
use. These programs are simply suggestive. No one is expected to follow
them _in toto_, or even to follow them at all unless they shall choose
to do so. They can be re-arranged, added to, or selected from, to suit
the needs of a particular circle. If in any case helpful hints shall be
gleaned their object will be attained. The exercises presented will be
arranged to correspond to the reading of the week to which the program
belongs. When a Memorial day occurs the weekly program will be dropped
and a typical program for memorial exercises inserted. Plans for monthly
public meetings will also be inserted from time to time.