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never does anything right; and the real value and meeting of the
"Family Tree" in the old South.

Helen Hallowell- a criticism of "Mother India".
Question. Where can flat stones for walks be procured? On the
Rily farm - on Harwood Owing's farm - or at Potomac for $8.00 a ton
delivered.

Estelle Moore - Walt Mason's idea of a "Spotless Home"
which makes a man uncomfortable and unhappy.
Question. - Should transplanted trees be trimmed? Yes, severely
trimmed. What is the value of sheep manure for fertilizer? Very
highly recommended but must be used with care.

Elizabeth Stabler - Motor touring has made American
History and American Shrines very popular. She told of a new kind
of blackboard made of glass lighted from the rear by electric lights.

Miss McElroy stressed the two sides to every question so
hasty judgement should be avoided.

Mary Brooke told of the changed attitude towards Nancy
Hanks' grave. - and gave a poem on "Can Be's" and "Can't Be Dones".
Question. What will take greast spots from soap-stone hearth?
Try Fuller's earth or Ammonia.

Mrs. Probert told of using foxes with ferrets for exterminating
rats, and of a very prolific breed of sheep from Shanghai.

Ethel Thomas read some very ridiculous answers to questions
given to (by) applicants for teacher certificates.

Hallie Bentley read of the charm of old-fashioned things,
- a parody on the Star Spangled Banner, and some jokes.

Mary Gilpin's selection was "Who is my Neighbor"?

Rose Gilpin gave "Bits of Garden Gossip".

Mrs. Boyd had nothing to contribute.

Mrs. Trundle said she was enjoying the meeting,

Mary Nichols read of the Hammond Harwood House at Annapolis
now owned by St. John's College,

Question. Who will do white-washing? Perry Budd.

Helen Shoemaker told of crepe-paper dresses for nurses.

Question: How get rid of rats? Azere mixed with Quaker Oats put
in little bags and dropped in the rat-hole.

Emilie Massey - several jokes.

Helen Moore - the pros and cons of psychcology.