=Vermont= (West Brattleboro).—For the past three years, there have been
at West Brattleboro, Vt., informal gatherings of from eight to twelve
members of the C. L. S. C., who called themselves a “circle.” But until
this year there has been no formal organization. At the meetings subjects
were taken up in the way decided upon at the previous meeting. These
meetings were found to be of much profit and interest to ourselves. As
we learned to know and appreciate the “Chautauqua Idea,” we began to
see growth could not be expected without organization. Accordingly a
meeting was called for the evening of September 20, to which all were
invited, whether they proposed to join or not. At this meeting the aims
and methods of the C. L. S. C. were fully discussed, and an organization
was effected under the name of the “Vincent Circle,” with a president and
secretary. There was also a committee for program chosen, to serve for
two months. It was decided to hold meetings once in two weeks, at houses
of the members. We are happy to say that we start upon our new year
with a membership of thirty-nine, eighteen of whom are regular members,
representing classes ’84, ’86 and ’87. Nor is this all the gain. Another
circle has been organized, under the name of “Pansy.” This circle is
composed wholly of new members, who thought they could work to better
advantage separately. It has twenty-two members. No doubt the secretary
will report to you, as the circle is very wide-awake, and means to profit
by the experience of the ’84s. It has been thought best to devote the
time at the meetings during October and November to Grecian history, as
that is the principal subject for study during those two months. The
following was the program for the first meeting, October 4. The second
meeting was similar in character: