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The 614th meeting of the HOME INTEREST was held on 1928
Tuesday, January 3, at Holly Cottage, in place of Avalon.
The members were most cordially welcomed by Miss Gilpin,
Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Coulter and Miss Brooke.

After a very delicious supper the meeting was called to
order by Mr. Harry Stabler, chairman for the evening. The
minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. The next
place of meeting was next in order and Mr. and Mrs. Farquhar
invited the club to their attractive home, Ercildoon.

A communication from Dr. Christie was read expressing his
appreciation of the Home Interest in keeping his family as
members,

Mr. Bond reported for the Fire Protection Committee, that
a representative had been appointed from the two Farmers Clubs
and the Neighbors and they had decided the most practical schme
was for head individual to arrange his own water supply. Mr.
Bancroft said that a group of houses could put in a cistern fed
from the roofs. Mr. Ligon estimated that a tank with a capacity
of 12000 gal. would cost between 3 and 4 hundred dollars. Mr.
Bond suggested having a meeting in each section to discuss the
matter. This brought up the need of a chamber of commerce.

Mrs. Halowell reported that she had not found a satisfactory
day on which the Home Interest could meet. The 3rd Tuesday in
the month was decided on for the present.

The secretary was asked to acknowledge Dr. Christie's
letter and to write to Margaret Fussell who is ill.

Something happened to the forethought committee for
both William John and Edith forgot their responsibility.
Billy soon got his brain working and told us that now
was an ideal time to cut ice. Also it is a good time for
those who intend to get electricity to have their wires
inspected, especially Delco users. Edith most graciously
begged off and appointed herself on the same committee for
next meeting. The other new member for next time is Mr.
Bancroft.

The essay for the evening was to be given by Dr.
Christie, but he asked Mr. Bancroft to exchange meetings
with him, Mr. Bancroft desired more time for the
preparation of his paper, which he will give at the
March meeting.

QUESTIONS: Miss Gilpin. What do the patrons think of
moving the post office of Sandy Spring. Ans. The general
opinion is that it is a pity and will take trade away from
Mr. Adams, but that we cannot interfere.
Mrs. Massey. How many persons are so fortunate as to have
so many nice nieces. She asked for a rising vote of
thanks for Mrs. Coulter and Miss Brooke.