At a Round-Table last August it was suggested that the class of
’82 raise money to buy a bell which should be hung permanently at
Chautauqua. The idea was a good one and was immediately adopted by
the class, Mrs. M. Bailey, of Jamestown, N. Y., being made treasurer.
But the enterprise is not growing as it deserves. The treasurer
informs us that she has only about $60. This is but a beginning toward
the completion of a project which the class has pledged itself to
carry out. Many of the ’82’s have sent enthusiastic notes with their
contributions. We publish a few of these, trusting that they may arouse
others.
_Canada._—I have been anxious to express in some way my appreciation of
the untold benefits received as a member of the C. L. S. C., and I am
glad to send you the enclosed for the memorial bell.
_New York._—I did hope to see Chautauqua last summer, but my health did
not permit, perhaps may never, yet I am interested in the place, and
very much interested in the literary and scientific attainments of the
great Circle. Enclosed find my subscription to the bell.
_Michigan._—Enclosed find $—— for the memorial bell at Chautauqua. One
of the longings of my life is that I may sometime hear it ring.
_Pennsylvania._—May I express the hope that while the memorial bell may
not be as large as some may desire, it may be wonderfully sweet.
_Connecticut._—As I am possessed of but little of the “gold and
silver,” I can only take shares in the memorial bell. I am an
enthusiastic Chautauquan, although I have never seen the “Grove.” I
want a part, if only a small one, in all the good deeds of the class of
’82.
_Wisconsin._—The love of Chautauqua binds us together. I would my
contribution were a thousand fold more. To Chautauqua I owe so much
that the debt can not be cancelled.
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The spirit of piety invariably leads man to speak with truth
and sincerity; while envy and hatred resort to falsehood and
calumny.—_Pascal._