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The Briars,
May 4th. 1950
1,087 th meeting.

After luncheon the 1,087th meeting of The Association was
called to order by Rose Hutton, our past hostess. After the reading
of the two sets of minutes, and the approval of those of the last
meeting, it was called to our attention that no mention was made last
meeting of the death of Miss Amye Hutton. She was a long time member,
and though she had not met with us for many years, she will be remembered
by many of us with affection.

Referring to the mention in the minutes, we were told that
Weedone will kill garlic.

The Treasurer reported that, after sending our donation of
$5.00 to The Traveler's Aide, as directed last month, we have a balance
on hand of $22.00.

The next Hostess will be Emelene Hill, and in July Louise
Hough hopes to be able to have the meeting, & in August Elizabeth Ligon.

The Sentiment of the Hostess was a quotation from Abraham
Lincoln.

Anna Bussler told a joke.

Elizabeth Ligon read from Clarence Hurrey's "Recollections
and Reflection". Elizabeth suggested it as a fine thing for anyone to
write such a thing, even if no one ever sees it. Coz. Roger Farquhar
kept a diary for over fifty years, which has been used as a reference
by many individuals as well as organizations. They are now at The University
of Maryland. Note-Still in possession by this family.

Elza Thomas read a poem which questioned what kind of a club
member your are. She also told of a nest of "Long eared Owl" which
Fred had seen at Harold Stabler's place at Brookeville.

Coz. Rose read a touching story, "The trail of the yellow
Flowers"

Helen Moore read a corrospondance her sister Dorothy had with
The Parker Pen Co. The whole thing sounded like it came out of "Post-
scripts", in The Saturday Eve. Post.

Rebecca Small read from Benjamin Hallowell's Autobiography.

Fanny Iddings read a poem on March. She said it was a bit
late, but so is Spring, so it did not seem out of place.

Elizabeth Grey a quotation from The Friend's Intelligencer.
She reported having had the letters from Poland translated.

Elsie Stabler read from The Reader's Digest, "How to capture
Life's Greatest Treasures", by Henry Kaiser.

Sylvia Woodward told a Lena Belle Wesley story.

Bertha Crum read a grateful letter from the recipients
of our CARE package. She read a list of what is included in a standard
package, which is what we sent. She also read a letter signed by Admiral
Richard Byrd, asking for help, through CARE, for people escaping from
The Iron Curtain country.

Alice Farquhar told of a battle between a pair of cardinals
and pair of Jays which had been going on for days.

Mariana Miller read from "A Countryman's year book".

Mrs. Ballantine, a guest told of a plea for clothing she
had from Greece. She did not know how they had gotten her name, and
wondered how she could check and find if the family is worthy, and really
as destitute as they say.

Helen T. Hallowell told a little story of the promise of a
small boy.

Isabel Wesley had a Mandrin skirt, which she asked advice
about the use she might best put it to. It would make a beautiful wall