Smyrna times., 1927-04-13
ARTS AND CRAFT DAY AT CLUB
Mrs. Margaret Grimm Had Charge of
Program Friday and Had an Unus-
ual Display Of Antique Things

Program Friday and Had an Unus-
uaI Display of Antique Things
Arts and Crafts Day at the Club
last Friday, April 8th, was a great
success. Mrs. Margaret Wilds Grimm,
the chairman, assisted by Mrs. How
ard r. Jones, president, and Miss
Laura Bell arranged the many exhib-
its attractively and artistically. Upon
entering the room ones attention was
directed toward a flag which had seen
service during the critical stages of
our country's existence. In its field
of blue there were the thirteen stars
Near this was a picture frame con
tanning the hkenesses Of the first
twelve Presidents Of the United
States. These, the flag and the pic
ture were willed to Mrs. Grimm's son
Joseph Lindell Grimm, BY his uncle
Edward Lindell. There were exquis-
itely woven counterpanes, knitted
quilts, pieced quilts, silk quilts,
beautiful imported shawl, samplers,
etc. One sampler was worked by DR..
R. F. Corley's grandmother when nine
years old. About fifty years ago she
made the pretty silk quilt which
showed her ability with the needle at
nine had not lessoned as the years
rolled BY. Other samplers bore the
dates 1909, 1911, 1919, 1929. Rare old
jewelry, earring in the form Of lovers
knots made of garnet beads, hair
jewelry, etc. "A watch made in Lon
don and belonging to Mr. w. G. Tat |
nall bears the date of 1913 when the !
last repair was made; a clock about |
200 years old, pair Of heavy cut |
glass decanters, once owned by one Of |
the oldest families of Virginia, now in |
the possession Of Mr.. Clarence Smith |
ers; fans, handbags and bracelets.
There we're dresses which had been |
worn by club members when infants,
wedding boats over so years old and |
MT. Howard r. Jones little dresses,
hose, and rubber shoes (in perfect |
state of preservation were very
cute" An almanac for Delaware
and Maryland dated 1927 was also
seen. An exhibit of a Samoan we'd
ding dress asd wrap, colored with
boar's blood and charcoal, attracted /
"A beautiful afghan. Gro
cheted and deliberately embroidered |
by Mrs. Walter G. Tatnall about 50
years ago was greatly admired Mrs.
John w. Clifton had on display a
most attractive two-piece knitted silk
sport suit of two shades Of orchid
made by her. Pictures Of John Fiske,
the American historical writer, and
his grandparents, relatives of Howard
r. Jones, We're loaned BY him. A
wonderful display of dainty apparel
from DeFord's consisting Of coat, af-
ternoon gown, hand bags, scarfs,
gloves, slips, lingerie, hosiery and
shoes were shown much to the appre-
citation of the club members. The
stage setting was loaned and arrang-
ed by John r. Wilson. 1t consisted
Of summer porch furniture with its
bright pretty cretonne, floor lamp,
table lamp, table, console, tip table,
rugs, &c. Lastly, Mrs. Eba Wilds An
thony appeared on the stage, wearing
the lace "pointe" and bonnet belong
ing to her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Wilds. She carried a carpet |
bag. Refreshments provid-
ed by the chairman, Mrs. Grimm, were
served by Mrs. Harry Jones, the Club
hostess and her committee. Miss Re
becca Williams who played Star
Spangled Banner for the opening
number continued to play during most
of the afternoon The music Of the
old fashioned songs was greatly en-
ioyed. No meeting on Good Friday.
On April 22nd, the Club Luncheon
Cor Sec