Club Minutes: The Home Interest Society, 1927

sun closed a day upon which she had not done a kind action for someone. Her position as President of the Montgomery Country W.C.T.U gave her an influence over the whole County and her labors for temperance among the young people of this and nearby communities were unceasing and of great sucess. Her generous disposition and thought for others was shown even in her last illness, when, as long as consciousness remained, she never forgot to order that every delicacy that was sent her should be divided with a sorely aflicted and helpless neighbor. The Home Interest will long remember her cordiality and sympathy, her bright reparteeand her vivid narration of incidents, when called upon to relate them, and will be long in filling the vacancy left by this woman, whose faith was expressed by so many good works. Adjouned to meet at Tanglewood, August 29. Elizabeth Ligon, Secty

The 610th meeting of the HOME INTEREST, which assembled at Tanglewood August 29, 1927, was attended by nearly all of its membners. Among The visitors were Emilie and Jean Coulter, Sallie Brooke, Helen and Douglas Farquhar, Midlred Wilson, Elgar Hallowell, Miss Ravenel, Martha Vickers, Doris Lea, Madge Winslow, and three beautiful grand daughters of our host A. G. Thomas.

After a bounteous repast, Chairman W. J. Thomas called the meeting to order and asked Elizabeth Ligon, who had been secretary protem at Springfield to read the minutes of the last meeting at this place, and then the regular minutes, which were approved. The next three places of meeting were announced to be Roseneath, Braemar, Avalon.

Forethought Committee seemed so numerous, and so many thoughts were given that your secretary is somewhat confused but these are what she collected:

Elza said said keep water where pets can get it.

Maurice Stabler, Order coal at August prices, cut second crop of weeds, pile and burn. Clean tin roofs and gutters and paint them.

Joe Janney and Wife as follows: The quarantine for Japanese beetle and infantile paralysis has not yet reached us but it is something to think about. Smut in wheat is a live question too. If your wife's birthday comes the early part of October spend this month making plans. A man who is old enough to have a daughter-in-law is too old to be looking forward. He begins to look back to the past. It is pleasant to recall the first meeting of the Home Interest I attended which was at Tanglewood. I have never regretted that the Home Interest saw fit to make me a member. The welcome at Tanglewood tonight is just as warm as it was years ago. Maybe I haven't faded out in the wash after all. We have almost worn out the traditional forethoughts. If we had two brains like the dinosaur we might get on faster.

Behold the mighty dinosaur Famous in prehistoric lore, Not only for his weight and strength, But for his intellectual length. You will perceive by these remains The creature had two sets of brains -- One in his head (the usual place), The other at his spinal base, Thus he could reason a priori As well as a posteriori.

No problem bothered him a bit He made both head and tail of it. So wise was he, so wise and solemn, Each thought filled just a spinal column. If one brain found the pressure strong It passed a few ideas along; If something slipped the forward mind, He sent it to the one behind.

And if in error he was caught He had a saving after-thought.

As he thought twice before he spoke He had no judgments to revoke; For he could think without congestion Upon both sides of every question.

H. H. Stabler, Cut growth on asparagus bed now and burn it and enrich the bed heavily. A little later mulch, all plants needing it. Pot parsley for winter use.

Committee of Allan Farguhar, F. L. Thomas and Sam Bond reported no meeting and were carried over to report at next meeting, Garland Ligon being added to committee.

Forethought Committee for next time were F. L. Thomas and Bessie Stabler.

Mordecai Fussell then read a well prepared paper on the "Advantages and Comforts of a poor Memory", which was most entertaining.

Announcement was made that our firemen will have a carnival and chicken supper on Sept. 13. Joe Janney offered to tell the members who have fat chickens if they will call at the mill.

A letter from R. H. Lansdale proffered the resignation of his wife and himself but a unanimous desire was expressed that we retain them, and the secretary was instructed to tell him of our wish.

QUESTIONS: A. G. Thomas spoke of the odious signs seen on road sides as he came home from Bedford and around Gaithersburg, the repeated and terrific hotel signs. Asked us to attend the flower show given by the Federal American Bank at 14th and G streets, Washington. Flower seed are given in spring to any asking for them and wish blooms brought for this exhibition in return.

Helen Hallowell told us the Book Club will have new books in October and will members send in list of books desired. A rummage sale to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall, Sharpstreet, next month.

Madge Winslow invited us all to come to the B. & O. Centenary to open September 24, where exhibits and all admissions would be free.

Elgar Hallowell urged us all to come to Chicago to see Tunney and Dempsey perform, where we would have to pay for everything.

Maurice Stabler had been to hear the colored preacher and thought what he said more excellent than he had often heard from white men.

Edith Thomas. Shall I separate peonies now? Yes. Do not plant too deep and manure well. Sarah Kirk advised turning the peony leaves over the roots and cover with manure.

Elizabeth Ligon's golden glow is midewed. Sprinkle with flour of sulphur.

Alice Farquhar, how to care for snapdragon plants to make live through winter. Cut off plant and let drop on roots.

Midred Wilson, When to transplant iris. Now or any time. Where can a Thomas genealogical book be procured. At publishers. She said around Rochester is earth called muck on which is grown fabulous quantities of lettuce.

Cynthia Stabler asked about the Japanese beetle on fruit. Some seen in the pool at the Manor club.

Sallie Brooke thinks our fireman work hard and pay for being members. Inquired right time to sow spinach seed. Last week in August.

Alan Farquhar said his radio needs repairing and was advised Bond Brothers and Edward Iddings are adepts.

Lucy Moore, Where to keep potatoes until winter. On porch in barrel.

Elza Thomas, How to keep cabbage from bursting. Partly uproot.

Adjourned to meet at Roseneath, October 3.

Lucy Moore, Secty.

The 611th meeting of the HOME INTEREST met at Roseneath a warm evening October 3rd, 1927. The hostesses Mrs. and Miss Kirk gave us a warm welcome and a good warm supper. Wm. J. Thomas presided and had the Secretary read the minutes of former meeting at this place and of previous meeting at Tanglewood.

The committee on water supply for extinguishing fires advised stand pipe Sandy Spring and sell water to put out fires. Have a cistern which would be filled from rainfall on roofs in village, if the electric line comes water would be pumped by electricity. It would cost 25 cents per foot to excavate cistern. Bloomfield has supply of water which could be conducted. Mr. Ligon should be asked to make an estimate.

Bessie Stabler as one of the forethought committee, suggested: Clean pantry, rake leaves off lawns, remove black spots from rose bushes, air clothing and rugs which have been packed away. Do not mow lawns too closely and leave grass that is cut to mulch.

F. L. Thomas sent the following forethoughts and question: A Very few entrance roads to private property are oiled or tarred, and therefore would it not be a good precaution for everyone entering private roads to drive slowly, and save the surface of the roads. A very small portion of ones time in a years travel would be lost by this plan, and miles of resurfacing saved, besides preserving much better private roads to travel over. This is a forethought for the year round.

Another year round forethought is a reminder to the different chairmen of the meetings of this society, that it is wise to put Huldah Janney on the forethought committee often. Question. How would it be to have a composite systematically made of the different forethoughts over a term of years made up for a year, giving a set for each month. The forethought committee for each meeting would have same as a guide to add to, or subtract from, and maybe emphasize. If each Home Interest member or family was supplied with a copy of the above suggested document, it might be of a great deal of assistance throughout the year.

This idea was discussed and laid on the table till the next meeting.

Emilie Massey advised window screens should be washed and oiled before being put away.

The secretary called attention to the old minute book and was requested to buy a new one with loose leaves and the men members will pay for it.

The forethought committee for next time are Edwin Morris and Dr. Christie.

Cynthia Stabler produced Miss Engle to answer, "Do the Benefits derived from Womens Club Work warrant the Amount of time spent on it." She clearly proved and convinced her