Colonial Relics Shown to Robbinsdale Library Club
May 15, 1913
The Robbinsdale Library Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Huston. The subject for the afternoon was, “Manners and Customs in Colonial Days.” Mrs. Colp had dramatized the last chapter of the story of Janice Meredith and appeared as Mrs. Washington, while Mrs. Arthur F. Jones was George Washington. The other parts were taken by Mrs. Forsaith, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Harter, Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Clapp in colonial costume. The drama closed with a minuet and a song by Mrs. Jones. A number of articles of colonial times were shown, as follows:
A quilt made in 1778, the property of Mrs. Swift.
A woolen spread made forty years ago, the property of Mrs. Jaques.
A shawl 100 years old, the property of Mrs. Swift.
A piece of lace 125 years old, belonging to Mrs. Hyde.
A sword and pistol used by General Baker in the war of the revolution.
There were also: A tea set over 100 years old; a doorknocker, used on a door near where the Charter Oak stood; and a plate of “Lowestoft” ware from which George Washington ate.
