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has it done," Again seated in the parlor, both minutes
were read. Albina O' Slabler was elected as Sec by an
overwhelming majority: & E P & M B Thomas were again received
as members with a cordial & heartfelt welcome.

A G Thomas, Pattie R Slabler & Cornelia Slabler were appointed
to furnish reading matter for the next meeting to be held at
Walter H Brooke's the 13th of next month.

Then Beulah Thomas asked whether in home made fabrics
it was honorable to exhibit & receive premiums for articles not
made by the exhibitor? The subject was discussed from various
standpoints, but we failed to discover the prevailing sentiment.

Our hostess wants to cut back her Oleander, when & how
much shall she do it? Cut it before the time of making new
growth & as short as you please; That is the trouble, it has all
reasons for its own. Is it too late to set out strawberry
plants? No: if mulched during the winter: work the plants
well when done bearing & manure them. How is the
Celery growing? B H Miller has some that has been standing
still for some time. Is it essential in making quince jelly
to have crushed sugar, or will granulated so? Different experiences
with different results. What protection to give young roses? Pine
boughs; don't protect too much & don't uncover too soon in the spring;
What about planting flowers in moss instead of earth? Nothing known
Is this a suitable time to change stock of chickens? Perhaps so.

An elegant supper, very pleasant conversation, & highly
interesting readings by Charles Hartshorne formed the remain-
ing features of the evening.

Then Adjourned.