Club Minutes: The Home Interest Society, 1892-1895

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And now the time recurring if not honored Circus was the topic, and while many thought the Clown and some of the surrounding not so very elevating, others felt willing to trust the small boy and even girl there with parents, especially to see the Menageria;

Some of the old boys seemed to be catching the fever.

Adjourned to Plainfield 6.6 92.

Kate D. Thomas, Sec

235^th Meeting.

The evening of the 6^th of June found the Home Interest members with a few exceptions gathered at Plainfield, a number of guests added pleasure to the occasion.

On call of the Meeting minutes were read & accepted, and the walk of inspection was in order although the season was much behind, owing to much rain and cold, both flower and vegetable garden gave promise for both bud and fruit. After tea the questions were raised as to the how & why of things we want to know.

8 And now the time recurring if not honored Circus was the topic, and while many thought the Clown and some of the surrounding not so very elevating, others felt willing to trust the small boy and even girl there with parents, especially to see the menageria; Some of the old boys seemed to be catching the fever.

Adjourned to Plainfield 6. 6. 92 Kate D. Thomas Sec

235^th Meeting

The evening of the 6^th June found the Home Interest Members with a few exceptions gathered at Plainfield, a number of guests added pleasure to the occasion.

On call of the meeting minutes were read & accepted, and the walk of inspection was an order although the season was much behind, owing to much rain and cold, both flower and vegetable garden gave promise for both bud and fruit. After tea the questions were raised as to the how & why of things we want to know.

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1^st question - Shall I take grass from the walks of flower garden? if she does as told decidedly the grass must stay; Another desires to know how it is practicable to eradicate dock from the farm? it will take strong effort, but if this is not done working early and late, cutting and pulling the weed to prevent the seed from falling. they will eventually eradicate us is the verdict, and advice about setting grass about buildings was scarce.

The subject of making the S.S. Library a free institution was broached, but no one having thought out any plan it was tabled for this time and left open for fore thought.

All members hiring a cook by the week, considered seven days one, six the next.

No new physic found for sick turkeys.

Does any one know of a prepared chamois shin for cleaning silver. No clear water with a little ammonia recommended.

Is it advisable in this community? taking the many things by way of outside attraction? to try and mould our boys into farmers. This caused much talk, firstly it seems best to consider the bent of the boys inclination in some cases it will be well to try and bind in this way, by encouragement, as we seem to

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prove to run it down talking of the hard times etc. While many of our young men go out into the world and do prosper, the most of these stay on with us are doing quite well, and it is so much to have them stay with us, try to advise them to be attentive and stead fast, taking part in the recreations of the times sparingly, sufficient only that Jack shall not be a dull boy, and can we bind them thereby they will be a success even in this neighborhood.

Our member wished to be helped into some knowledge concerning a gasoline stove; Could we attend entirely to it, the danger in the use was lessened, there use adding much to comfort during the heated term.

Readers not present.

Adjourned to meet at Tanglewood.

Readers. Albina O. Stabler Dr. Francis Thomas

Kate D. Thomas. Sec.

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236t^h Meeting July '92.

Quite a pleasant meeting of the Home Interest was held at Tanglewood, the members much enjoying the view from the porch. as well as the agreeable change in weather from the intense heat of the past weeks, a number of guest with us at this time.

Minutes of last meeting read; and walk taken showing all things in the garden clean and thrifty, giving promise of plenty; a bed of rose plants raised and cared for a daughter of the house, in good condition, promising many buds to the worker as pay.

Adjourned to house and read minutes of last meeting which were approved.

Again the important question arises what time do we meet? 4 1/2 oclock P. M. is the hour, but many of us fall short.

Where can broken crockery be riveted?

Several know of it being done in both Baltimore and Washington but no definite place or price could be named, hope the present questioner will report. Considered too late to plant cucumber seed. still a trial never hurts.

Is this the time to take up chrysanthumums for house blooming? one that has run up stalky, No