Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 9, 1912, Page 14

LIGHT IS THE TASK WHERE MANY SHARE THE TOIL EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The Bulletin wants good home letters, good business letters; good help- ful letters of any kind the mind may suggest. Wednesday of each week. Write on but one side of the paper. Address, SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR, Builetin Office, Ncrwich, Conn THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $250 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to third. Awerd made the last Saturday In each month. SOCIAL CORNER POEM. to her real bad, They should be in hand by but we were too far water, 1-2 cup sugar, 1-2 cup molasses, 1 cup raisins, 1 teaspoou soda, 3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons butter, spice tc taste. Steam 2 to 3 hours. This can but put into coffee cans and covered well and baked in the oven one hour, or put into custard cups and steame: 3-4 of an hour. These make nice In- dividual ones. Apple Pudding—One pint of milk, one quart of flour, one pint chopped apples, one teaspoon salf, two table- spoons butter, three teaspocns baking powder., Make a dougn of the flour, milk, butter and bakins powder an.l salt, roll and spread wiih apple. Roll over, pinch sides and ends together; place in a backing pan with 1-2 cup of butter, 2 cups 3 pts. of water. Bake an hour and a half. It makes its owu sauce. Keep crackers on a high ‘sheif; they will keep fresh longer. For any one having a lot of dishes not used commcrely. try doing them up in newspapers (The Bulletins are good for this), and pack them away on the highest shelv and when wanted they ars all clean, ready for use. It saves time, room anj patience. ‘Willimantic. AUNTY. GOOD THINGS TO KNOW. Dear Sisters of the Social Cornmer? flere are a few little things worth knowing if you do not ah-zady know them: That one cup of frnit yulco and cne of granulated sugar wil. make ha!f a pint of jelly. Dear Cornerites: When you make out your list of Christmas presents isn't it always the men for whom it is hard to find something sultable? Iam sending a few home-made articles that may help someone. Ties.—The knit or crocheted four-in- hand tles are pretty. If you do not crochet, then make in other ways. First beg or borrow an old®tie of the style most often used by the one for whom it is intended, take avart and use as a pattern. Four-in-hand, string, bow or any kind may be made. They may be cut from pieces of one's silk or satin dresses, if you are fortu- nate enough to possess them, or silk or a pretty mercerized cotton may be bought for the purpose. Arm_Elastics_in Crochet—Chaln 13, turn, shell of 3 doubles, 1 ch, 3 d in 4th stitch, ch 10, shell in last stitch, turn, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 10, shell’,turn, ch 3, shell, ch 5, slip stitch ¢through center of both ch 10), ch 5, shell, turn, ch 3, ch 10, shell, and repeat from beginning. Make strip long enough to go around arms. Join ends, run silk elastic through and cover joining with rosette or bow of ribbon. A Serviceable Tobacco Pouch may he made from a circular piece of leather. Sam. Thanksgiving had a turkey. Dec. 25 was ornamented by a Christ- mas tree, and Dec. 31 had the simple words Good Bye. The other cards had pictures of the church, homes of the mémbers, of the different classes in the Sunday school, the Missionary, Y. P. 8. C. E. and La- dies’ Aid societies, several home groups and other places of interest, also flow- ers, birds, autumn leaves and ever- green in their season. Some were col- ored by the children whose names were on the page. The cards were all dated in order and had the names of all of the congregation beside other friends. They were fastened together by brass rings and was a much prized gift. For one Sunday school teacher was three lengths of red ribbon with tiny silk tassels at one end and the other ends fastened together by a small ring crocheted over with red silk. Another teacher had a bookmarker made the same of yellow ribbon. Another ‘teacher had a bag for her books and papers of dark blue silk lined with yellow and the word Books in yellow Jetters. The handle was an old pail wire covered with blue rib- bon. The high school teacher had a case of brown linen made like an envelope and containing 12 large pictures of noted men and places of historical in- with ribbon. - Then write the title in some pretty frame like design cut from cards or papers and pasted on the cover. Of course the books should contain something of special Interest to_the receiver. One 1 made of clippings from the veterinary columns in farm papers, one from the candy recipes from The Corner, one of poems that cheer, also from The Corner, one with cross-stitch patterns, one lace patterns, and so on. There 1s no limit to the subjects. Another simple and useful gift s made for clippings by taking envelopes 4x9, writing on the flaps personal, frlendu etc, making & cover same as for scrapbooks. I suppose most of the Sisters know of the calendars that can be bought— made to hold a postal card. They are nice to hold kodak pictures or some view from the old home town. Maine Lover: Sure! Pa had a vaca- tlon. Nat: Thanks for letting me com to the husking. gl Waterford. EASY STUNTS FOR THOSE WHO CROCHET. Dear Sisters: Here are a few easily made presents whith I have not seen described: Holder for Hat or Hair Pins—Take a piece of mailing tube six inches or more long, according to what it is to be used for; cover mneatly with any pretty material, stuff with curled hair ribbon velbet i3 &rawn if anyons de- sires. Envelopes for Napkina—This _is something new as well as unique. Ob- tain ‘the pattern by opening an ordi- nary business envelope ¢ 1-2 by 3 1-2 inches. They are made of linen, the edges of the flap are either buttonholed in scallops or straight or can be featherstitched. Any little design car be reproduced, but I think the initi( or monogram of the reciplent is bes for it individualizes the gift. It majy be made to correspond with the othes table linen if desired. Don't forget that towels with hem- stitched hems can be made distinctive by embroidering a Rels initial, or bet- ter still, a monogram on them. Luncheon covers which you purchase mean so much more if treated the sdme way. And mothers, let your little girls featherstitch cheesecloth dusters for grandmothers or aunts. Those are just the little labors of love which ap- peal to us. I'd hope all my grandchil- dren, if I could count them, would give me dusters! | And, grandmothers, don’t forget thet wash cloths you can knit. We'd take much more pride in them if we knew | loving hands made them. | Here's something for one contribator who mentloned butcher's linen end handkerchiefs. The former makes beautiful bureau scarfs when hem- stitched and initialed. To make a fine row of featherstitching (size fine D. M, *.) around a hemstitched handkerchiel | just inside of hemstitching makes & terest; and the teacher of the little | pleasing change, Friends cherish lin. ones had a small case withw24 pic- tures of birds and animals neatly pasted on gray cardboard. For little friends, penwlpers were little hands of white flannel with pink nails and pink bows at the wrist; kit- tens cut from white, aray and black cloth with colored ribbons at the neck, and tiny dogs of white or black. These were cut from a picture and had sev- eral leaves Inside to wipe the pen on. Puzzles were made from pasing colored pictures on heavy cardboard and cutting them in pleces. A pincushion was made from a black baby stocking stuffed with cotton and Cut slits near the edge and run a strip of leather through for a draw string. Or make of gray linen, lined with rub- ber cloth. Embroider a conventional design in red, and use cord for a draw string. Handkerchiefs are always acceptable. To make, get the wide muslin, as it cuts to better advantage. Hemstitch a three-quarter inch hem and work a large initial (1 inch or 1 1-4 inches high) in one corner. To go with the handkerchief make a sachet., With white silkateen crochet two strawberries. Put the powder en- closed in cotton between them and That the rind of Edam or pincapple cheese, which many peopls throw away, makes a splendid receptable in which to bake macaroni or spaghetti. It gives an excellent cheese flavor without the addition of any more cheese. That a lump of camphor put away th ver prevents it from tarnish- ing, thus saving tine of cleaning. That one-quarter of the weight of your potatoes are wasted by paring. That apple sauce is richer if made from unpeeled apples, then strained. Dear Sister Potlatch: I thank you for that pretty postal. Have added it apart, If I had shouted she certainly Faded Flowers. would have thought it was a Hallow- e’en black cat, so I held my peace. What do you think, sisters, I was inviteg to another reunion October 30. their beautiful I have been to several this fall, and vesterday 1 went to one again. A lady Wwhom I have known for nearly elght years invited a dozen of us ladies in to Junch and to spend the afternoon. I was one of these fortunate ones. This house to each rs, and I was a frequent caller at her home. Her poor father was stricken with a shock, which made him entirely helpless for or cotton, then crochet a covering as| handkerc follows, using silkateen of contrasting colors: Ch 5, join, fill ring with singles, chain 5, miss 2 singles, fasten | ch between next two, and repeat | around. Continue in this way until| Kh(‘re is a circle Ilr‘ e enough to cover purchase with an initial or wreat$ ie corner, embroidered by hand And the Boxes of Home Made Candy too. They are sure to please. bined cocoanut and nuts Instes nuts to the recipe reading t ight brown sugar, one cup milk vanilla and nuts, and found change a pleasing one. Make fudge, some stuffed dates and don forget to fill in the corners with crys- talized nuts. Brazil nuts, filbers and walnuts are best, as they are large ike syrup of ons pound sugar, on The flowers that I saw in the wild- wood Have since leaves, And many dear friends of their child- hood Have slumbered graves. The bloom on the flowers I remember, | And the smiles I hall never more see. For the cold, chilly winds of Decemb flowers, my companions, me. 1d, chilly winds of December drooped ed to make work by twice in & loop. When circle is larze enough, continue with the loops, with- out widening, until covering as the tube; draw on the cover, another circle llke first for end, and fasten on. shells around each for years in their the some make the other | Work a row of end, and finish Stole my flowers, my companions, from me. Other roses may bloom on the morrow And many a friend have I won; But the heart it can part with but sorrow, To think of the loved that have gone. It's no wonder that I, broken hearted, And stricken with sorrow should be. We have met, we have loved, we have parted, My flowers, my companions and me. ® have met, we have loved, we have parted, My flowers, ©h, how dark looks this world and how dreary, When we part from the ones that we love; But there is rest for the faint and weary, And friends meset the lost ones above. And in heaven, I can but remember, ‘When from earth this poor, soul shall be free, That no cold, chilly winds of December Can part my companions from me. That no cold, chilly winds of December Can part my companions and me. my companions and me. 13 This song was written and set to music more than fifty vears ago. I bave forgotten the author's name, Matne. BALSAM FIR. ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES. MA—The card wes mailed as you directed. HANNAH WHO—There is only ‘one week more in which to write compet- ing Christmas letters. The winners of prizes will be announced next week Saturday. FAIR PLAY—We thank you for your watchfulness. It is such as you who prevent imposition. JED—We shall < resume the Social Corner storfes as soon as the Christ- mas letter crush is off. These letters must be used at once. CENTENNIAL 8QUARE — Thanks for the Corner page. We have tried to make #t as good as the best, and it pleases us to have you tell our contributors it is. POTLATCH—The cards came duly| to hand and were mailed as you de- #ired. CHATTER-BOX—Card received and forwarded to Aunty. READY HAS BEEN BUSY. Dear Editor and Soclal Corner Sis- ters: Once, more I appear on the scene~ 1 was slow in getting to the party, but I have not been as slow about some things since. I have called on Theoda, Aunt Me- | hitable, talked with Aunty over the ‘phone, entertained Sunshine, woodbox social, an informal tea and ve a family dinner, arried and Happy. gave a Does not that sound as if T had been |7 busy ? I had such a lovely visit with Sun- shine. Her stay with me was altogeth- er too short. I cannot describe to you the pleas- ant way in which Aunt Mehitable re ceived me, and when I heard a pleas- ant voice say: “Well! I did not ex- pect to see you today!” there #tood Married and Happy at bow. She was just as smiling and sweet as on the picnic ground. It was a Pleasure to look into a well known face and say Sigter Theoda time has not changed you. Your face 1s just as sweet and so is your voic Aunty: Please do not give me up. 1 may appear at any time you when I am on my way. Blddie: 1 did go (o the picnic. Bet- ter late than nev 1 shall never for- give myself for standing like a statue and letting you and the others go by without speaking. A Maine Lover: Am sorry you miss- od the first real pien! Would have been glad to have met you. 1 was in hopes some of our Leonard Bridge writers would be there, Nat: The husking bee was all right. Faye Verna: You are a §00d guess- er. Bister Frank: be pleasant ones. With best wishes to all. SISTTR READY, May all your dreams TESTED RECIPES FROM BIDDY. Dear Editor and Social Sisters and Brothers: Here I am again; I received a card from Ready and Diana the other day and shall send them cards before Jong. I think I shall send Diana my picture, for she was so kind in send- ing me her address. ,%nue How my heart aches for you it you have all of them “bugs’ you told about a few weéks ago. I have had both kinds in my house and fam- ily and have used the same remedy with good results, Auntie: Yes, I have a door that ylelds to my pressing it alternate ways to open; but how much nicer it is to have the door open as it should. Fix it! Beauty Lover: . I once made an art picture frame from crocheted rings the size of a penny. I used somewhere around one hundred rings. Nat: Iam not a cannibal, but I do like chicken ple, If I am a Biddy. On Saturday, October 26, I was so anxious wh§ my paper came in that 1 left my baking to read the letters, and in so doing I forgot to salt my doughnuts I was mixing up. ‘1 wonder if any of the other sisters ever did such a thing? ‘Wednesday, October 80, I was in Wmhuulc shopp! and on coming 4 J. C. Tucy’l nore 1 saw Aunt uu down towards compliment paid the Social | and met with | my el- | Will 'phone | over a_dozen years bed all the time. and every year on his_birthday would give an all friends and neighbors. always treated the line of light refreshments. dreds would call. in her shut-in days that she felt as she must to her house October 30. ot any -names here, *for a me all read the paper. n the yard y daughter. be great, for we were What is noisier of women? conundrum? I will w se few recipes for this time with |raw carrot, one one cup of cup of sugar, pice to taste. soda dissolved in one t water; one cup our, little Steam in ingividual cups thirty utes, in a loaf three hours, sal Foamy Sauce—! dissolved in enough to th then then thin it dow: until it is thi it smooth. Stir beaten egg and beat all together. a little salt, pudding. Salmon Loaf—One can Ad of spoon of butter, -quarter teaspoo! oon salt, tw up of salmon into eggs. the other ingredients in and be up together. Steam in a lard pal hour. This is {cheon and chu es: uppers. pint of sweet cream, mon, season to taste, rnstarch. and two tablespoons of ed salmon, then serve. E Angel Cake—Whites beaten stiff, half teaspoon one-half cup of flour; minutes. salt; mola milk with slowly salt; one teaspoon soda; graham flour quite stiff. one hour. Arp!e Frult Cflkh'l“o and one- thicke: i in then adq tw) cyps molasses an er on back (f stove three e; one cup {one cup sweet m one ¢ | two teaspoons so |add fruit and all kind. in three or four loaves, fruit cake. gar, of spice. same as an: | very nice. BIDDY. Tolland County. AUNTY SENDS MORE EGGLES: RECIPES Dear Editor and Sisters: like to say that I have cookie and I would like to Sy t T woul | delicious: I Mamie | follow | knead too much, roll as thin'as possi use pastry flour and bake in quick oven. All céokies ®houl quickly to be good. Meock Raised Cake—Two-thirds cu s cup shortening, 2-3 cu of sweet milk, 2 cups sifted flour, s baking powder; salt, cinna Bake ~\uv¢|‘ -4 of an hour. blespoons melted lard, da dissolved in th oon clov two cuy 3-4 of lake an hour, miik, 1-2 spoon soda dissolved i the milk, 1 1-2 pints of flour, one tea spoon cream tartar, 1 cup of raisins. one cup teaspoon enough to spread on cake, Chocolate lcing—Mix 1 1-2 sugal |spoons melted chocolate, boil briskl: for five minutes, the cake. Should it thicken too muc! thin with cream. cook in a double boiler with one cup hot water, until transparent, then add two, tablespoons melted butter; beat, just before taking from the fire add thelgrated rind and juice of one lemon. on. sugar, one-half cup of lard, 1 sup of sour milk, one teaspoon of sgoda di golved in the milk. Salt and nutmesg, just enough flour to roll handy. Be ‘quickly. !ulloh Puddmn;one cup milk or and confined to his This daughter took care of him all this time faithfully; she informal reception to We certain- ly did have a nice time and we were to something nice in Hun- of people from far and near The neighbors were so kind to her show her gratitude to them so she invited a dozen To we had a nice time is expressing I can't mention then you would | know who I am, but these sisters to write this up, for they 1e lunch was over we all went and had our picture Expect the than a lot Can anyone answer this Carrot Puddmgf—(m@ cup of grated grated raw po- one cup of One teaspoon | spoon warm min- ‘ablespoon of butter add flour uce, stirring all the time in a well- This is equal to a suet salmon, three-quarters cup of milk, one table- cracker Put all one sially nice for lum- Recipe for the Chafing Dish—One one can of sal- then thicken with Put on a plate ll\\'a crack- of four eggs two-thirds cup of sugar, | cream of tartar, bake forty Graham Bread—One-half teacup of one cup buttermilk or sour Bake \\.rm water one-half two hours. beat p butter, five cups flour; Bake These are all tested recipes and are tried Aun: | recipe and find them | 1pton that she should | ons strictly,’ ang not 1 send in Eggless Recipes for Cake: and a little sliced citron. Spiced Cake—I cup of sugar, 3 ta- 1 cup of sour cinnamon, 1-2 tea- teaspoon nuytmeg; s of flour, 1-2 cup raisins. Loaf Cake—One and one-half cups sugar, 2-3 cup butter, 1 1-2 cups sweet t Boiled Icing for Cake—Boil together r, 1-2 cup sweet milk, one butter until thick; add one teaspoon of vanilla and beat until ¢ool 0 cups , 3-4 cup sweet cream, 4 table- then remove from fire and beat until it begins to thicken; add flavoring, and spread quickly over Lemon Filling—Mix ons cup sugar with two tablespoons of corn starch; Cookies Without Eggs—One cup of to_my collection for future pleasure. When I fgel blue or lonely I sit down with my tcard album and travel over both continents with it. I many times find myself laughing heartily over some humorous postal and the blues soon disappear. ‘Will send you some views of Nor- wich in the near future. Norwich. JANETTE. TO MAKE BEAD-BAG AND ASBES- TOS MAT. Dear Sisters if the Social Corner: A pretty bead-bag makes an acceptable Christmas gift. Get one pair of knit- ting pins, No. 20, and 156 bunches of beads which string on silk before you begin. Cast 38 stitches, knitting back and forth, until you have four rows on each side, then knit 2 stitches and put the needle through the next stitch, put on 2 beads thread over, pull stitch through and make 7 rows on each side of 2 beads and 2 stitches, and of 4 i beads of 7 rows of 2 stitches, and of 3 beads 7 rows of 2 stitches; 4 beads 7 rows of 2 stitches; 5 beads 7 rows ot | 2 stitches; 6 beads 7 rows of 2 stitch- es; 7 beads 1 row of 2 stitches, and 8 beads to turn in at bottom; and con- tinue 7 rows of 7 beads, etc., until you reach the top. Sew up on each side to mounting, and have mounting gold plated, and cast on enough to fit—or t. | buy the size you want. If your beads are of different colors get silk to har- monize with them. To make an asbestos mat for the ta- ble—or a pad—get enongh asbestos pa.- | per to cover the table; cover with old sheeting and quilt on the sewing ma- chine, using a long stitche. This is ncessary, as the paper it tender and tears easily. This beneath the table- cloth will keep hot dishes from mark- ing the polished surface, if | a al n n d FRANK. Moosup. n| SUGGESTIONS OF REAL MERIT. 7| Editor and Sisters of the Corner: H:re are some pretty and easily. mada gifts: Crochet Belt—Use silkateen to make. Chain 20 stitches, turn. 1. Miss one, a single in each of 19 stitches, turn. 2, 3. Ch 1, a single in each stitch. 4. A single in each of 3 stitches (taking up both loops of stitch, al- ways), a long stitch in next stitch of row below, repeat, ending with 3 sin- gles. (A long stitch is a single stitch pulled out long.) 5. Ch 1, single in each stitch. 6. Ch 1, single in one stitch, long stitch, 4 singles, long stitch, repeat to end of row. Repeat fifth row then fourth row and continue till belt is of required length. Black silkateen with overshot stitches in white, or white with the long stitch- es in efther blue or black, make pretty ¢ | combinations. Makes a nice present for a sister or friend. A nice gift for mother or auntie is an embroidered towel. Make of huck- aback. Mark scallops across each end (use a half dollar for pattern. Em- broider in white, and work an initial in center of one end. n d v A Christmas Stocking is sure to be appreciated by the little folks. Make of red cheesecloth. Overhand the edges together with white twine, put any little gift in the toe, and then fill the stocking with nuts, candy, fruit and small cakes. S| A Sunflower Cushion Cover malkes an | odd gift. Make of black or brown sateen. Baste a three inch circle of paper in center of top, then applique around it petal shaped pieces of yel- low sateen; sew a round plece of the ‘brown sateen dotted with white thread: (to represent seeds) in the center, ha: ing it just large enough to cover the - {ends of petals. Finish with ruffle of a | the yellow material, 4| Photograph Frames made of white linen, embroidered with sprays of holly, make dainty gifts. One 7 by 9 inches p | for cabinet photos is made to stamd on p | a shelf. A set of three round ones may 2 | be hung by ribbons of varying lengths, - | fastened together with a bow of the ribbon. A Set of Two Embroidered Garter Belts makes a nice present for a young girl. A belt bought at the store will serve as a pattern, unless you are lucky enough to be able to cut with- out one. Cut two pleces, turn in edges and stitch together. Featherstitch the edges wih silkateen, and fasten tiny bows of ribbon where the garters are to be pinnde on. Some very pret- n |ty ones T have made were made of . |cream colored silesia, featherstitched in light green, with ribbon to match. With these should go white garters, trimmed with tiny bows of the green ribbon. For Father, if he likes to read, make a cover for one of his new books. For it use a plece of blue or brown cham- bray Cut large enough to allow for turning in. Turn the edges in neatly, mitre the corners. Copy on the front the design that is on the front cover of thé book, and embroider it in white or black. A Very Pretty Scrap Book for a child 1s made of water color paper cut to the size wanted, fold in center and fasten the leaves together with ‘narrow rib- bon. Then paste on each page an {l- lustrated poem cut from the children’s page of the Youths Companion. Print in ink in large letters on cover, any title you choose. A Novel Calendar is muis of twelve sheets of heavy gray paper, 9x12 inch- es is a good size. Separate a calendar pad, l.nd hlten one piece on each sheet of the p: . Now paste on each 'some, bit of uml information, appropriate tommmt.h-llpcdbh For January u.ble- of vcldn measures (found L o e y h Jace together with narrow red ribbon. Tie in bow at the top. 1t is counted a girl's prerogative to receive candy from men at Christmas. As men llke sweets, why not reverse the order, especially if you are capable of making rome particularly deliclos confection. Make some of your besi, then make a pretty box to put it in. A new note paper box neatly covered with holly printed paper will do. Or cover with white enamel paper, tle with. red ribbon, and slip a sprig of holly in the knot. - If the man to be remembered is at work in a city and dependent on some boarding house for a home, then make him a nice rich cake, frosted and dec- orated with candles. Pack neatly In box and send with your best wishes. A Slipper Case would be nice for father. Cut a large sole shaped plece of pasteboard, cover with cretonne and line back with cambric. Cut a piece of pasteboard for the toe and cover in same way. Overhand together and at- tack a loop of cord at ton (of heel) to hang by. A Tie Rack may be made of a malil- ing tube. Cover with silk. Hang by a ribbon, tied near each end with a bow, and fasten a silk covered pin- cushion in each end for scarfpins. A Muffler may be made of a strip of satin one yard long and nine inches wide. Lay tucks for 16 inches through the, center for the neck. Line with a shapgd plece of China silk and inter- line with sheet wadding. If the man in question is a “good sport” and can take a joke, make him a crocheted or knitted wash cloth of good size. Wrap it around a cake of Ivory soap and pack In a pasteboard box. On the box cover paste a plcture cut from an Ivory soap adv., and below the picture letter neatly the words “Di- rections for Using.” Then print on it the legend that is found on the inside of the paper band that is on every spool of silkateen or sans-silk. Now, Married and Happy, I laughed when I read your letter. Yes, Betsey Bobbit was at the picnic and enjo)efl it very much. Best time she’s had since she had the mumps (never had the chance to enjoy the measles). But she didnt’ come with Samantha! How do I know? Because I'm BETSEY BOBBIT. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR TEACHERS AND FRIENDS. First came the pastor and his wife. Three hundred and sixty-five pleces of white cardboard 4x4 inches and two cards of gray the same size. The gray formed the cover. The front had the names of the pastor and his wife, also of the church and of the village, in gilt letters, and on the back was the words in gilt, “God be with us 'til we meet again.” The first white card, dated Jan. 1st, had the photograph of a laughing baby peeping through an open door and the words “Happy New Year” and the name o a member of the cradle roll. Feb. 12th had a plc- ture of Lincoln and one of the log cab- in and the name of a respected member of the church who was 2 boy in blue In ’65; and Feb. 22 had a picture of Wash- ington and one of a boy in the Sunday school with his hatchet in hand. April 1st was a little scamp in a paper cap, with the words “April Fool!” Good Friday was a black cross with the words “Father, forgive them,” and Easter Sunday had a spray of Easter liles and the words “He is Risen.” May day had a bunch of arbutus and Memorial day had a picture of the Grand Army with flag. July 4th had a Sunday school boy dressed as Uncle |in most any advertising notebook); for Fébruary, a list of poisons and their antidotes; canning recipts, straw- berries for June; peaches and tomatoes for September, may be used. It may be made a Social Corner calendar, if liked, by using letters cut from the Corner Tie all together, when finished, wita ribbon. ¥ A Spool Pocket is handy for anyone who crochets. Cut a strip of any ma- terial wished, 12 inches long and 5 wide, making one end slightly pointed. Hem both sides, turn in the edges, for a seam, then turn up the square end about three inches and stitch sides. Sew a button on the pocket and work a buttonhole in the pointed end. Now on thee pocket, below the point, work a rose, making an eyelet for the cen- ter.. Now turn back the upper cor- ners a little, and fasten, and to the point thus made sew a large safetypin, cover with ribbon bow. Featherstitch the edges. When a piece of crochet work is begun the spool is put in the pocket, the thread run through the eyelet, and the spool buttoned in; then the pocket may be fasteened to the belt by the pin, and the spool is safe “wihere it will not drop on the floor. Now I want to add a word about pre- paring for gift making. Before buying any materials look over your boxes and bags of pieces. You will often find many things that may be used, so that but little, if any, need be purchased. Also, I save all the tissue paper, bits of cord and ribbon, small boxes, mail- ing tubes, and blotting paper, stories and illustrations that come into the house during the year. All these I find useful. Another thing, if you are so fortunate as to dwell in the country, remember that your city friends would often ap- preciate more some product of your farm, than of your needle. A bag of apples or nuts, dried horbs from your gerden, or & glass of jelly would be welcomed by almost any housewife. And I am sure almost one would be pleased with a dainty contain- ing a dozeén freshly laid Try to have all the “you give suited to the receiver, and remember, d::: mto. to anyone W m really finished with a little sock of scarlet wool. A doll both pretty and substantial was made from one of the printed cloth dolls stuffed with cotton, the head removed and one of painted china fastened In place. t- nff baby clothes were used for this 4 ETTA B! \RBE‘R. READILY MADE PRESENTS. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: T am much Interested in the let- ters on making home-made Christmas presents at little or no cost, as it is my lot to have little or no money at such times: and when you go to stores and buy at random costly presents it puts peovle under an obligation to re- turn just as good, or little better, for I think it {s more of a dread instead of a pleasure, and most of us are apt to be a Ujtle selfish and only give where we expect something in return. I have already received benefit from the letters sent in, for many presents I can make at no cost, as I have ma- terfals in the house to do with, as I always save all left overs from year to year for future use. I have in mind a few T will send in as I have not seen any just like them. A Neat Sewing Bag Is made of any color sateen. Take a strip 14 Inches long and 6 inches wide and sew ends together and turn 1 inch hem in top and another strip 24 by 5, and sew ends together with 1 inch hem in top; apd make six pockets In this by sewing every four inches to every two on straight piece and gather the bottom to the straight one and sew both to round viece. Cut double 14 Inches round and make heart shape pincushion out of pretty silk or velvet pieces made to fit one pocket, and & needlebook made of brass rings, crochet over with blue silkateen, 20 in all, 10 on each side, sewed together, first 4, then 3, then 2, then 1, and cut leaves from white flannel the same shape and buttonhole stitch around edges with same silk and tie together with two bows of baby ribbon to match and you have needle- book for another pocket wit hthread, buttons and thimble to fill other pock- ets. This makes a nice present for a young lady that is In the habit of taking her sewing out afternoons. A Laundry Bag is made. from red and white checked toweling.and draw the threads on every other row of checks across the towel about half way down or about 10 inches, the towel be- ing one vard in length, and line it with turkey red, leaving one inch on each side of towel for fringe and turn up at bottom and sew both sides to- gether about 10 inches, and turn over eides at top to bring it to point and crochet over three brass rings to hang up by, one on each side whers turned over and one at point. Use either yarn ochet silk to match red and also work some itch. on threads drawn and a fancy stitch on every other row not drawn. This makes a very useful laundry bag for one's room. Another useful present to hang tow- els in is made by bsfie lding three sticks into very smal! hoops, two of size and one smaller, and tled with twine to hold mm place and wind them round with pieces of silk or ribbon. Take a heavy cord and taseel such as they use for sofa pillows, perhaps one that has been cast by, and sew the fringe ends one to each large hoop and cut into and sew both ends to small hoop to hang up by and sew bow over sew- ing. A Matchbox can be made very easi- ly by taking a piece of cardboard 10 or 12 inches long, cover over with brown linen, paste a pilece of sandpaper at the bottom, outline the word Scratch at top, and take two boxes that car- pet tacks come in and paste above the word and outline above the boxes the word matches, and hang up by ribbon and bows. These are all nice for young friends who like to fix their own rooms. A Washable Veil Case is made of any color of linen, natural, gray, brown or white, according to person given. Take a piece of linen 18 by 24 inches, stamp a design on lower part of front piece well down toward bottom so when It comes over to fasten the em- broidery will not be hidden. Have the same design worked on part that comes over as flap. After plece is embroider- ed press out and line with same or something lighter, either buttonhole the two together all around or bind with washable ribbon; put a little snapper on to fasten the flap. In making the buttonholed edge, use a thimble to mark the scallops. These are good, for nearly every woman wears Veils at present. A Watch Case is very acceptable for a lady who carries a watch. Take two pieces of cardboard, cut round larger than a large watch, cover the outside of any pretty silk that you wish and inside with something soft. Chamois is better if you have it. Then take a narrow piece of silk or ribbon one inch wide, long enough to go around case, and gather both sides and sew to each round a little more than half way round it, and hang up by ribbon and bows. The ribbons must be the same color as outside of cases are covered with. Could tell a great many more, but do not dare to take any more space. These can be made in most famiiles without cost, but if they have not the material or anything to substitute, the cost would only be small. ‘With best regards to all the Sisters, BECCY. Maine, - SCRAPBOOK MAKING. Dear Sisters: I wrote a letter on scrapbooks last vear, but must write again, for I think them so nice as a small gift. I make covers of card- board, jolning lav- by punching with crocheted cord hang by. Little Christmas Stockings made of red cheesecloth, cut the size and shape of a baby's st and filled with "candy and popcorn, are pretty to serve as decorations for the and tassels to Wristers are nice for or old, and are casil chain the length,d 1 ch, & single in € h for about one-third length of chain, then a double In each remaining stitch; ct turn, a double In each double, single in each single, ch 1, turn, repeat. Al- ways take up each time only the back loop of the stitch, 50 as to form ribs Make strip large enough to go around either young made. Make a Turn, miss wrlist, crochet sides together and finish | both edges with a row of shells. A Pair of Bed Slippers that I made were so comfortable more. , They may be made any size. For a 41-2 I chain 11, turn, work 10 § ¢ down one side, 3 s ¢ on the end, and 10 8 ¢ on the other side of the chain ch 1, turn, work back around a s ¢ in each’ stitch; ch 1, turn, repeat, widen- | ing at center of each alternate row, until a piece long enough for instep | is made. Always remember to take up the back of the stitch, when crochet- ing, so to form ribs. When instep is made, crochet badk and forth acrof one side only, making a strip lon enough to go around foot. Make rath er tight, as it stretches. Sew the end to the instep, and sew the bottom edges together. Finish top with a row of shells. CORNFLOWER. MAKE CHRISTMAS WORK A WORK OF LOVE. In the high school days, the profes- sor used to tell us in regard to writing a theme, to first be sure we had some- thing to say, and then to say it. So I've decided 1 have something to say— and it is what everyone gives, but no- body takes—advi So much has been sald concerning the spirit of Christmas to which we've all listened, but very few heeded. Let us stop and consider, and most all confess that we are degrading C mas, making it a perfect mocke The average woman begins by mak- | ing a list of names of people whom she wishes to remember, or pay back; and then opposite each name writes some appropriate or ava lable present. By the time the list is completed. After it has been revised many times y woman and heartily wishes the holidays were over. But there is a way to overcome this. How many in that do you glve presents because you love? leave their mames right there how many do you give be paying back or considering i Cross those right of That cuts list almost in. two. I know, I've done it. Planning gifts for those whom we love is a pleasure,, and that will bring to the holidays t peac ol‘ul harmony so many lost. By glving to those care little or nothing is practis ceit and encouraging them to the same. Let our gifts this year signify one or all of these things: Love, frien human kindne: Let us give what our hearts prompt us to gi and make this the best Christm: The Social Cornerites have r ed generously w contributions and T've enjoyed r ding every one. I have a few ideas which haven’t been previ- ously mentioned. Bows are an important accessory to the modern girl, so here are a few: Daisy Bow—Tzke white coronation | braid, loop into petals and form a daisy, making French knots in yellow silkc for center. Arrange about five in a cluster, sewing them on a piece of | white cloth for a support (which is cut away so as to be invisible). Cut uneven lengths of braid about 3, and | sew one daisy on the end of each Fasten the other ends to the center | of the cluster on under side. number of daisies can be varied, cording to taste. ac Ribbon Bow—Cut two lengths five inches long from red satin ribbon two inches wide. Sew the four ends so they form a point. Take one-half yard green soutache braid, cut in half. Take the two lengths, ends held un- evenly, and tie in the middle of the ribbon above, the knot coming on the upper side. (Do not set ribbon one plece on top of the other, but back them so that both pieces are gathered evenly. Make four sweet peas of the same color ribbon for ends of the braid by first cutting a piece of ribbon two inches by one inch. Sew ends so as | to form point and draw in sides to hide raw edges. For the inner part of the flower cut a half circle (radius one inch). Sew up straight side, gath- er up curved side and set into the middle of thelarge piece, which is now doubled, Form a knot of braid and hide end in the flgwer and sew on. Velvet apd Ribbon Bow—This is made from two inches velvet ribbon and two inches satin ribbon. Cut a length 6 1-2 inches off the velvet and cut ends V- Bhaped On the top of this place a 5 1-2 inch length of rib- bon, the ends of “which are sewed to form a point: ‘and on the.top of this put a piece of velvet ribbon 4 1-2 inches long (the ends having been treated as the ribbon). Draw all to- gether in center with a strip of blue ribbon. Take four lengths of small black silk cord and tie knots in each length. At the end of each sew on the trifles made of the blue (half-cir- ‘cle, one inch radius, straight side sewed up, and curved side. gathered). Fasten | le other ends to back of bow. them fiflu inside ristmas tree. | that I shall make | only | ever! The | | half cup water. Cook untfl candy b comes brittle when dropped Into water, | Place pan in vessel of ice water and nuts, ueing a hatpin. Cool on but tered paper, |~ Ana one word before closing. In- \~tuH/l of threading your needle, nesdls yvour thread. Sounds crazy, doesnt’ {t? Hold needle in right hand and needle your thread and see how much easier it {s. Just you try it! BROWN BEE. New London. WANTS THE SOCIAL CLUB KEPT UP. | | | Dear Social Corner Sisterst hunting season being open now, it makes you think of July 4. Game of jfl.‘ kinds seems to be plenty | ridge and squirrel are very | Ing, and have enjoyed game dinners, The Fairy Godmother seems to know how handy I can handle the brush, and if she was looking over my shoulder, | which T have an idea she dn't | without getting on & stepladder, she | would think a coat of paint would im prove the looks of our sleigh. And that's my idea. : How do you manage te | meet the Soclal Corner Sisters? Thal would be just fun for me hunting them And 'it's too bad I couldn’t have been nearer to have joined the hunt for Married and Happy's plenic. She could have counted on me If I had been near. Keep up the social gath erings, and when 1 land from the eold | north down in Connecticut, I shall be | tempted to find out who's who. Maine Lover Have you yout Christmas budget ready? So mang good {deas It's hard to know what t§ jtry first on the present. Sunshine: You were lucky to get the cup and saucer. I had an idea al one this summer 1 might stand s chance to get it, but, as usual, 1 a |always behind. I am quite sure know you, but “mum’s the word.” Balsam Fir: I miss your items in » paper. Where are you? Looking after your flowers, I imagine, 5o k8 | myself. Ang Beccy, I wish I might hear from you, that you were near, I'd surely drive down to see you. Good wishes to all from Maine. | FROZEN. | WINTERGREEN CREAMS3, Dear Edttor and Sisters: It is now a week or more since I wrote and won a prize, for which I wish to thank | th tor, for 1 was surprised when | rece | Recipe for Wintergreen Creams Two cups of granulated sugar, one of cold water; boil until it becomes thick @nd éreamy in cold water; then set away until most cold. Then stir until it becomes like thick cream frosting. Then add one teaspoom of wintergreen, Work in any shape pre- ferred. Best wishes to all FARMER'S WIFE. Bouth Canterbury. [T 7 7 D GRIP&COLDS | “Everybody says that Colds hang on most tenaciously this fall, especially for so early in the season, before the | bad weather sets in. This is the best reason in the world for keeping the remedy at hand. It is well known that Dr. Hum- | phrey’s “Seventy-seven” taken at the first feeling of lassituds, the first chill or shiver, will break up a Cold with- | out delay. 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