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Eugenie Riggs
Cherry Grove
February 4, 1971
1324 th meeting

The Association held it's 1324th meeting at Cherry Grove, the home of Eugenie
Riggs, on February 4, 1971. Dorothy Wetherald presided. The minutes of the last
meeting at Cherry Grove were read, and the minutes of the January meeting were read
and approved. The next three hostesses will be: Faith Morris at Olney Inn, in
March; Mary Lillian Moore at the dining room of Friends School, in April;
Camille Slade in May.

Our hostess contributed two thoughts. Our host, who had been an efficient
coworker with his wife in preparing a delicious meal, had asked Eugenie why they
had done all this work. She explained that this was a meeting of the historic
Mutual Improvement Association. To this he replied,"Well, at least it's improving
your house". In a more serious vein, Eugenie brought us the philosophy which
describes the ever-expanding circles contributing toward peace, beginning with the
individual, thento the influenced family, to the town, to the world.

Wendy Lawrence traced the interesting development of an American winery which
covers 78 acres HighTor. The owner, Mr Wagner secured and planted
in 1951, hybrid vines which now produce excellent grapes for making wine.

Lucy Manning of the bird census and the world of birds before construction
of high-rise buildings, which affected the bird population. The conclusion
brought a rather optomistic outlook. "It is good that the world is still there and
that some care".

Elizabeth Grey read from the Art of Maturity. Life is too short for hatred and
the baser emotions. Charles Eliot was quoted as feeling that moderation is always,
good. Trouble helps us to grow, and time is a great healer. Her question, "What
does one do with a pig's backbone?" remained unanswered. It is the chine -

Dorothy Weske told of the findings in the Shendoah Valley which indicate
that Indians were hunting game there as early as 9000 B. C. Under the aegis of
the National Geographic, further study will be made of artifacts already found,
and a search for more ancient settlements.

Gladys Stabler read a most interesting answer to "What is a farmer?" His work
encompasses all areas of life and business. He is a scientist, purchasing agent,
production expert, capitalist -- and much more.

Elizabeth Canby introduced us to Jenny Lind Fever. She read most interesting
excerpts from the book.

Deborah Wilson brought, via a Christmas letter, a fascinating description of
a trip made by a retired couple, to the U.S.S.R. Their aim was to observe people.
These observations were wide-ranging and very enlightening.

Doubtless a "first" in Association contributions was that of E.B.Morris. He
sang a charming song in a charming manner, with a slight assist from Patty. Faith
cordially welcomed us to the March meeting.

Apropos of the world's communication problems, Patty Stabler repeated a dialogue
between a husband and wife, I don't believe you understand what I said".Reply,
"I'm not sure that what I heard, is what you meant.