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1929 Roll at end of this book. Please take notes on next leaf.
The High Point Garden Club met May 7th at the home of Mrs.J.E.Cox.
Many specimens of rare iris were on exhibit also a number of especially beautiful rose specimens. Arrangements of peonies were brought by different members. Some unusually large and perfect flowers were among these.
A short business meeting followed the inspection of the display.
An invitation from the Reidsville Garden Club was read.
Announcement was made of the beginning of a distinctly Southern garden magazine. Lists of women in various organizations in High Point were asked for and our club has been promised 50% on all subscriptions resulting from these llist.
As Mrs.D.R.Parker was unable to attend the StateMeeting to be held in Raleigh on the 8th Mrs.O.P.Moffitt was appointed in her stead as our official delegate.
To assist Mrs.F.R.Taylor in arrangements for the rose exhibit to be held on the 16th Mrs.S.C.Clark and Mrs.G.H.Kearns were appointed. Announcement was made that this exhibit would be open from 9 to 10.30 o'clock on the 16th and at 10.30 at the High School Auditorium Mr.J.H.Nicolas Research Head of Conard and Pyle will lecture on Roses.
On adjournment members greatly enjoyed a tour of Mrs.Coxs garden and then of Mrs.McEwens.
Mrs.S.C.Clark Pres.
Mrs.H.A.White Sec.
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October 22, 1929.
The High Point Garden Club met Oct. 22, 1929 with Mrs. McEwen as hostess. For this date the year book suggested that each member bring an autumn bouquet; and lovely roses, chrysanthemums and dahlias were among the flowers brought.
Mrs. Jones opened the meeting with the reading of a beautiful autumn poem. The roll call showed twelve members absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with one addition.
A letter from Mrs. Tomlinson, state president, asked the club to consider the matter of joining the National Garden Club. A committee of Mrs. J. E. Cox and Miss Ellie Cox was appointed to consider such a move and to report at the next meeting.
The treasurer reported the year Books paid for.
Our librarian, Mrs. J. E. Cox reported new books purchased, to which members may have access and requested that all books out be returned by the February meeting. The extra year Books are also in the library.
The corresponding secretary was asked to write a note of thanks to the High School orchestra and to include a check for $5.00. She was also requested to express to Mrs. Ford our appreciation for the arrangement of the very lovely bouquet presented