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The Association held its 790th meeting on Aug. 3rd at
Knollton, the home of Elizabeth C. Davis. The meeting was called to
order by Sarah Adams who was appointed presiding officer for the day,
and as Elizabeth Davis is our Secretary and it was not possible for
her to serve in two capacities she requested Estelle T. Moore to take
down the minutes for her. The minutes of the last meeting were read
and some slight corrections made before they were adopted, then the
minutes of the previous meeting at this place were read as usual for
information.

The sentiment of our hostess which was very good I quote
in full. Observe what direction your thoughts and your feelings most
readily take you when you are alone and you will then form a tolerably
correct opinion of your real self.

Sarah Adams as chairman of the Fair Committee requested
the members to bring in their canned articles for exhibition promptly
so she would not have to be hurried in making her selection.

Margaret Bond did not bring an article to read but asked
for information in regard to trimming raspberries. August is the best
time to trim out the old wood.

Mrs. Mills gave a short poem entitled "Be careful what
you say".

Miss Mary Davis having no article to read but gave some
interesting facts about the begining of the B. & O. Railroad and also of
the first telegraph message sent from Halethorp in 1844.

Martha Farquhar read a sketch of Alexander Graham Bell, who
had just passed away, speaking of the wonderful benefit his inventions
had been to mankind. His patent on the telephone is considered the most
valueable one ever granted.

Elise Hutton read a poem written by Miss Mary Davis
expressing her love and appreciation of her old home.

Julia Hallowell gave three selections, one of which I
quote. Better trust all and be deceived
and keep that trust that deceiving