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446 Day. was observed though not with an elaborate program. There was one graduate this year. There will be quite a large enrollment for the Class of 1911. The management desire to extend the interests of the C. L. S. C. movement throughout its section of the country and hope soon to employ a Secretary at an annual salary who will give much time to the organization of reading circles in the Willamette Valley and at nearby points.

Begining with July 6 daily Round Table sessions of the C U S. C. were held until Recognition Day, July 25. Many interesting talks were given followed by informal discussions. The subjects of most of the speakers related to the American Year of the C. L. S. C work, those attracting the most attention being suggested by the books, "Races and Immigrants in America" and "Newer Ideals of Peace." The speakers were: Mr. Edward P. Elliott, Dr. William Spurgeon of London, Dr. Shimmell, Dr. Steel, Rev. S. Edwin Rupp, Dr. Henry R. Rose. A C L. S. C. Rally was also held at which informal talks were given by Alumni and undergraduates. Vesper Services were held on Sunday. The Recognition Day was the most successful in the history of this Chautauqua. The speaker was Prof. L. E McGinness A. M., his subject being, "Man, A Reading Animal." The graduating class numbered thirteen. The usual C L. S. C procession and exercises were carefully followed out In the evening thirty alumni held a banquet The registration of old and new members was larger than for some years and great interest in the C. L. S. C work was aroused. As a result a number of new readers were enrolled and several new circles will be organized. W. J. Zuck of Aimville, Pa., is superintendent of the C L. S. C department.

The work at the Simpson Park Assembly was conducted by Mrs. E. E. Martin with a fair attendance and increasing interest in the work throughout the season. There were ten Round Tables, each led by prominent speakers, upon such topics as "The Chautauqua Idea" and "Our Attitude toward the Immigrant Problem." Recognition Day was observed with Professor Gault of South Dakota University as the speaker of the day. There were three graduates. The services of the day were impressive. Plans are being made to enroll a large class for 1911.

A good program of lectures, entertainments, and department work made this Assembly of distinct educational value. Considerable interest was aroused in the C. L. S. C, and many persons walk away with the intention of establishing reading circles.