try the experiment with the map, and repeat it once in a while whenever our attention is turned to a given country. A FAMOUS COIN. In our journeyings this month through the Greek islands we must not forget that to Samothrace we are indebted for one of our greatest treasures of Greek art. The famous Winged Victory has now happily become well known to a great many people through the excellent casts so easily obtained; and on the back of the illustration of the statue given in Joy's "Grecian History" will be found a brief account of the facts relating to it. Many of our readers will doubtless be inter DELOS: RUINS OF APOLLO'S TEMPLE. ested to see a photograph of the coin by means of which we can imagine what the Victory was in her perfect state. That scholars prize this little Greek coin very highly is shown by Professor Percy Gardner's comment upon it in his book entitled "Types of Greek Coins," where he says: "This being almost the only instance in which there has come down to us besides the copy of a statue on coins, the original statue so copied, it would be worth while to institute a careful comparison between the two, a comparison which would show clearly what method the Greeks of the third century followed in imitating on coin-dies contemporary works of art." Two members who had read one year of the course by themselves, applied for membership as follows: We have formed no class, neither have we in any way connected ourselves with the Chautauqua circle, but we desire to be enrolled somehow or somewhere. We are situated in a mining camp, and are about fifty miles from any railroad town, but we are in for education and want to keep pace with the times." One of the most valuable bits of history recorded by Plutarch is that when Cicero, in his youth, consulted the oracle at Delphi, it told him to live for himself and not take the opinions of others for his guide; and Niebuhr thinks that this looks more like inspiration than anything else recorded of the Delphic priestess.T. W. Higginson. THE HYMN TO THE DELIAN APOLLO. Few of our readers, we believe, will follow Professor Manatt's charming description of Delos, the holy isle, without a passing wish at least to enter into the full spirit of the place. And this is one of the pleasant things about an imaginary journey, that for the time being we ourselves live in the atmosphere of days gone by. A more effective way of breathing the air of old Delos can hardly be found than by making the friendly acquaintance of the "Hymn to the Delian Apollo." This quaint old hymn tells in romantic fashion how the mother of Apollo came to little rocky Delos, and changed it from a barren, lonely island to the favored center of Apollo's worship. The following fragment of the hymn. speaks for itself. What a contrast it presents to the scene of desolation which our illustration shows! We select from the translation by George Chapman, which will be found in any complete edition of his works. But one should read the entire hymn to get the full flavor of this old world romance: "And thou, O Phoebus, bearing in thy hand All high-loved prospects, all the steepest brows Is raised with Delos; since to fill thy fane With ample gowns that flow down to their feet, SOME BIRD CONUNDRUMS. As we begin our walks abroad in these early spring days, those of us who made our first ventures in bird study a year ago will follow Mrs. Moore's nature study articles in the current numbers of THE CHAUTAUQUAN with peculiar THE CIRCLE AT DAGGETT, CALIFORNIA. interest. We shall certainly renew our acquaintance also with "Birds Through an Opera Glass" or with other bird books that we may have acquired, and some of us will even turn back to last year's CHAUTAUQUANS to recall Mrs. Florence Merriam Bailey's helpful advice on bird matters. Perhaps some of the circles will like to test their attainments in bird lore by answering the following conundrums: 1. What bird offered a low piece of ground for the concert? 2. What was used for decoration? 3. What clock marked the opening hour? 4. What gold coin was the price of admission? 5. What tall bird acted as usher? 6. Upon what kind of a fence did the audience perch? 7. What bird sat in the royal box? 8. What church official of high eminence sat beside him? 9. What three birds sat in a group and made the form and colors of the United States flag, the white being a common domestic bird? 10. What European country was represented? 11. What bird displayed Germany's national colors? 12. What bird represented the navy? 13. What professional man was present? 14. What bird was most gorgeously attired? 15. What bird was the official costumer? 16. What bird's name suggested thevaulted dome" overhead? 17. What bird was the prima donna? 18. What bird with a red vest introduced the prima donna? 19. What bird denotes the word used by the reporter in describing the prima donna? 20. What bird kept up a soft accompaniment to the music? 21. What bird next appeared and imitated a baby? 22. What two birds imitated domestic animals? 23. What bird imitated a rooster? 24. What bird disturbed the audience by imitating the singers? 25. What did the lights do during the concert? 26. What pickpocket kept up a lively chattering to divert suspicion from himself? 27. What literary lady reported the concert? 28. What bird furnished her with a pen? 29. What bird supplied her with notes and gossip? 30. What threat of punishment was made to an unruly bird? 66 RECOGNIZED READING FOR GRADUATES. The question is raised as to the relation of Recognized Reading" to the garnet seal courses. The general idea of the recognized reading plan is to offer one seal for whatever supplementary reading may be done during a single year by either graduate or undergraduate students. In the case of the garnet seal courses, if a graduate reads a number of supplementary books, these could offset some of the other readings in the way of magazine articles and editorials required for the seal. Arrangements are, however, occasionally made for special seals for graduates who are following out with considerable thoroughness some particular line of supplementary reading. Don't forget to make use of pronunciation exercises in the circle. Have a short "match" on proper names, every week or two. Vary it with studies of common words. Let each member bring in five words which appear in the reading for the month, words which are liable to be mispronounced. Each member should look up the correct pronunciation of his words in all available authorities, and come prepared to stand as sponsor for them. A definition match or a derivation match would add still further variety. How many of us know where iconoclast, theophany in our trip through the Ægean. and archipelago come from? We meet them circle in such an isolated locality would queue." Under the inspiration of that farconsider itself somewhat aggrieved by reason reaching motto, "The best is none too of its limitations, and long for the privileges good," we may expect to learn some day of its compatriots in more favored communi- that little Ah Churg is managing a Chautauties. Not so, however, are the Daggett The Chautauquans. Not only do they refrain from sighing for that which may not be, but they rejoice in their peculiar privileges. "We don't feel at all as we look, isolated," they say, "for what with Chautauqua and other reading material, we keep in touch with the world. Indeed, we have more time for study than we probably would have were we in a larger place." So truly have they made the desert to blossom as the rose, that they call themselves "The Oasis." miner's pick is their emblem, and they have fearlessly adopted as their motto, "The best is none too good." They report the circle in a most flourishing condition, despite the fact that there have been no winter rains. The chief industry of Daggett is the mining of borax, and the illustrations which are kindly furnished us by the secretary, Mrs. Hillis, give some idea of the processes qua assembly across the Pacific in the land involved. The picture of the circle" taken on Thanksgiving Day, a day as balmy as spring," does not show the entire number, as there are seven members all told. The secretary says: "We are enjoying our work very much and doing much more than required. Mrs. Duane's eleven years of The Century Magazine have been of inestimable value to us. We have the International Library which contains dozens of articles on the required or suggested work." One secret of the success of the circle is yet MINER WORKING SIFTED SAND OVER RIFFLE BOARD. to be mentioned. It is " our mascot, Ah Churg." This particular view of the chubby little celestial was taken "to show his OUR MASCOT, AH CHURG." of his forefathers. ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. Some questions asked by one of our Winona Chautauqua Circles suggest that other readers may be glad of light on some of the methods which older Chautauquans understand but which newer readers do not. Here are the questions with answers: 1. Are we to take an examination in a given book when we finish it, and must the papers be filled out from memory? Answer: The C. L. S. C. memoranda or review questions will be found in the " Membership Book sent to every enrolled member. It is a good plan to fill out the answers as soon as you finish the book. Some readers work them out while they are reading the book. The questions need not be answered from memory, but the answers should be expressed in your own language. It would be a good plan for several members to compare their answers and discuss them. The object of the review is to help fix in mind important points and to exercise your ability in expressing your ideas. The final written answer should always be given in your own language. 2. How do former Winona readers receive credit for their previous work? Answer: The record of each member is forwarded to the Chautauqua Office, and transferred to our books. 3. What are the requirements for graduation in the C. L. S. C.? Answer: The books for each year and the required articles in THE CHAUTAUQUAN must be read and reported to the Central Office. No examination of any sort is required, but those who fill out the memoranda for each year receive at graduation five seals: one for each of the four white seal papers and one for the four fourpage papers. Arrangements will be made so that the written work done by Winona readers in former years will receive full recognition. different from those given to the circles? Answer: No. Each member, whether reading alone or in a circle, is entered on our books as an individual, and all reports are credited in the same way. A lone reader may carry off just as many honors as a circle 4. Do lone readers need any instructions reader, so far as his relation to the Office is concerned. Required Books: Grecian History. Chap. 13. Homer Club. Chaps. 11 and 12. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of "The Human Nature Club." Roll-call: Answered by each giving an instance of his or her own spontaneous train of thought as suggested in Chapter 8. This might be followed profitably by similar experiences with a controlled train of thought. APRIL 8-15 1. 2. 2. Reading: Selections from "How a Riddle of the 66 4. several persons might discuss the subject, each 3. 5. Map study: This may be made a very effective way 4. 6. Debate: Resolved, That the United States should 6. 7. 8. Reading: Selection from the Agamemnon" of Map Review of the Islands: Noting the historical Papers: The Venetians in the Egean. The Greek war Quiz and Discussion: Chapter 10, "The Human Reading: Selection from " The Gospel of Relaxa- APRIL 29-MAY 6 1. 2. Each member may be assigned one of the questions of Chapter 28, or may bring additional items concerning Japan's progress. Discussion: Chapter 9, "The Human Nature Club." After the discussion the circle might test their 3. mental imagery by drawing maps according to the plan suggested under "Our Ideas of Geography in the Round Table. 4. 5. 6. Roll-call: Answered by paragraphs from Highways and Byways. A Study of "The Three Musketeers": Three Reading: Selections from "Crete and the Cretan Reading: Selection from cover of C. L. S. C. mem- Discussion: "The Human Nature Club." Chapters 11 and 12, using the review questions as a basis. THE TRAVEL CLUB. The two books which are quite indispensable for members of the Travel Club visiting the Greek islands are "The Cyclades," by Theodore Bent, and "The Islands of the Ægean," by H. F. Tozer. The following programs suggest a general plan of study, but members will do well to take up each island in detail and read both of the above volumes carefully. In studying the larger islands subjects might be assigned as follows: 1. Mythological stories. 2. History in classical times. 3. Under Venetian lords. 4. The influence of the church. 5. The war of independence. 6. Customs in modern times. The game of Greek mythology may be used to advantage in this tour among the islands. First Week 1. Roll-call: Answered by quotations from Homer or 2. 3. 4. 5. other poets, especially Greek, referring to one 6. Reading: Selection from "Sappho " by T. W. Hig- |