Club Minutes: Mutual Improvement Association, 1931

Community Home 1-2-1931 for Invercauld – 879^th meeting

Owing to the illness of Anna Farquhar, the hostess for the 879^th meeting of the Mutual Improvement Association; a box luncheon preceded the meeting which was called to order by Mariana Miller at the Community House at two o’clock in the afternoon.

There were no minutes of a previous meeting. The minutes of the past meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurer reported $34.15 on hand after the dues to the Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs ($6.00) had been paid. It was ordered

2] that the dues to the Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs ($5.00) be paid.

The Seal-sale amounted to $36.75 – Dues of $1.25 per member are now due. The report was accepted.

Next meeting place – The Cedars with Helen Hallowell and Helen Farquhar.

Caroline Farquhar said she was glad our Neighborhood has such an old and important Woman’s’ Club – She was asked to take a message of love and sympathy to Anna and tell her how much she was missed.

It was also suggested that the individual members write notes.

3] Mary Brooke had no contribution

Rose Gilpin noted the interest the general public is taking in conservation.

Mary Magruder told many interesting events of her recent trip to Greece – and showed (passed around) some pictures of places and works of art.

Sallie Janney read of Thomas Nelson Page as told by Bishop Winchester who knew him very well.

Margaret Bancroft told of seeing sugar made in New Orleans.

Mary Scott and Julia Hallowell had no contributions.

4] Elizabeth T. Stabler assured us that the great thing in the world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.

Hallie Lea our Honorary Member was present.

Hallie Bentley read an old, old rhyme which has been passed along for many years – (copy)

Question – Is there any place where one can get scissors sharpened? Several places suggested.

Estelle T. Moore some interesting facts concerning Uncle Tom and Uncle Tom’s Cabin a play which has been running since 1853 and still retains its popularity.

5] Lena Weld wanted to know what to serve with scrapple – Corn Bread and corn cakes were recommended.

Mary Nichols read of My Fromevery-where Garden” which contained plants from far and near.

Fanny Iddings – no

Helen Shoemaker said she succeeded in removing the green paint from the light-grey hat – by a cleaner.

Mary Hutton had left her article at home but told of sending a quilt to the Social Service League – for the Association. Mary Gilpin gave the Garden a high place in character building.

Mary Tilton announced that all