which were made by local car penters to supply individual needs. Such pieces arc distinctly utilitarian and owe whatever beauty they may posses to the sincerity and innate artistry of the workman, rather than to studied effort. A later period, showing conscious copying of the styles of the gieat . English cabinet makers, Chippendale. Heppclwhitc. and olheis. by pro fessional American cabinet mak ers. In this period much of struc tural strength was sacrified for grace, elegance, and lightness of contour and ornament. The third period is the American Empire period, noted lor the coldness and formality of design, and often poor taste, characteristic of the Empire Period in Europe, but re lieved by some American pieces, especially the sofas and certain chairs of excellent workmanship." Nine Groups Mrs. Elliott staled that she had found period furniture to be classified in nine groups. She gave die names and dates of these groups and then gave a short description ot each witn emphasis on those periods or styles which are most likely to be •een m homes today. She likewise showed plates to illustrate the different styles. Mrs. Wilson announced that Mrs. Frank W. fepindler will six'ak on Old Glass a. tile March meeting of the club, to be held in the home of Mrs. C. F. Mc Rae. Members were urged to bring samples of old glass that they roght have for display.

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