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At this point the very beautiful hooked rug which Fanny Iddings
was binding was brought to the attention of the group. Mr. Iddings had
done most of the work on it, his wife having designed it.

Alice Farquhar read a quotation of the Seasons which her friend Mrs.
Twining wrote on her calender. She asked if anyone had used a test-tube
honey feeder for humming birds. Some had, and some had not found them
satisfactory used where there is any compitation from nature.

Ethel Thomas read an old poem of the farm boy who left home to make
a name for himself, and the lamentations of his father who felt his
dire predictions had come true when he heard his boy was in the Legislature.

Elsie Stabler a story about Herbert Hoover.

Mary Brooke an interview Bruce Barton had with Thomas Edison, whose
comment that young people would not take advise was followed by a list of
things young people had done against the advise of their elders, and in
most cases had not only made a great name for themselves, but made a big
contribution to the world.

Deb. Willson read an article on the Secretary, and the vissisitudes
of same.
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A plea was read from The Traveler's aide, and it was moved, seconded
and carried "That we send them Five dollars."

A letter of thanks was read from the P.T.A. of Sherwood for our
donation to The Scholarship fund.

An extensive report was read from The Community Library.

Elza gave a good Hospital report. She announced the regular supper
again this year with Anne Gilpin in charge, and Margaret Lansdale Pue
and Katherine Meyer in charge outside. Fred Gilpin is chairman of the
Men's committee.

Adjourned to meet with Margaret Jones May 6.

Mary Reading N. Miller.
Secretary.