Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 18, 1913, Page 14

\ ‘ Address, SOCIAL CORNER, EDIT! THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $250 to first; $1.50 to secend; $1.00 to third. Award made the last Saturday in each month. ¥ SOCIAL CORNER POEMS. The Gift. ©nly a smile was given to me On the crowded sireet one day, But it_plerced the gloom of my sgd- dened heart Like a_sudden sunbesm ray. The shadow of doubt hung over me, And the burden of pain I bore; And the voice of hope I could not hear, g Though I listened o'er and o'er, But there came a rift in the crowd about, And_a face that I knew passed by, And the smile I caught was brighter to me Than the blue of a summer sky: For it gave me back the sunshine And it scattered each ~sambre thought, And my soul rejoiced in the kindly warmth Which that kindly smile had brousht, —George Macdonald. Choosing Friends. Some thers are so kind and true That their life appeals to you: And the sound advice they give Teaches plainly how to live. Some, again, who make-believes, Flattering words use to deceive; They entice you to do wrons, Then thelr 1augh is loud and long. Look. then, well before you leap, For the downward path is steep; ‘And, when started on the run, To stop is easier said than done. Watch, then, When friend, Shun the one whe’s a pretend; Keep in mind the saving old, “All that glitters is not gold.” —A. ML you choose a ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES. BALSAM FIR: Card received and forwarded to Ruth. Thanks for per- sonal card. JANETTE: _Letter mailed to Aunty. IDA: The pattern received and for- warded by mail to Ma X. Y. Z.: Letter received and sent by mail to Etta Barber. INTERESTED READER: Diana writes: “If you kmow who sent me that calendar, I wish you would ex- tend my thanks to them.” ALIEN, CUBA: Diana writes: Cards received.” I emjoyed the views very much and appreciate your kindness. DIANA: There is little danger of your writing too much. Your letters are always welcome. DOMESTIC HELPS FROM POLLY POE. received and Dear Sisters of the Social Gerner: It does not’'seem to me that there is any indication that the Social Corner will peter out, if Aunty has entertained such fears. It is so natural to be ap- prehensive when there is really no cause to be. I haye been an interested and amused reader of the Social Corner from its beginning and have been sur- prised by the license the editor has socorded, the writers in expressing themselves, and the hearty ' support which has been given to the depart- ment by those helped by it. There is never an end to new domes- tic_subjects, or ideas upen old home problems. I wonder how many of the Sisters know that when a hole is worn in the carpet rug the edges of the hole may be whipped over with yarn matching the colors of the rug? ¥ill in the hole with yern very tightly crocheted, using a plain stitch; then over thi work little loops in the weave of the carpet to the weave loops of the car- pet itself. If you have a worn tablecloth with round or square figures upon it, you may make s set of pretty doilies by cuiting out these squares and circles carefully and buttonholing the edges. This is an economical way of making table mccessories. By the way, it is becoming a fad to fashion buresu pads and veil cases from figured napkins. two napkins are used, a thin layer of wadding, with sachet laid bstween. Over these pleces of coarse swiss are fastened around the edges with feather stitching. The casoe folds and ties with ribbon. Sachet pads for the buweau drawers are made in like manner, but left unfolded, the requisite number of napkins depending upon the size of the drawer. If the old writers for the Soctal Cornmer are weary, perhaps the old readers will take pleasurs in lending a hand. With best wishes for the success of the Social Corner, Danleison. POLLY POH. THE REASON WHY. Dear Editor and Social Corzer: I want to write you a long time. I was not home. |l was in Europe. When I came home I begin to write you a letter. I will let you no what trou- ble I had In Burope. I wes in Burope over a year. I had made a business over there and haq two mans, one office man and a hard worker. The office man I paid big wages, and the hard worker man, I pald him small wages. - The hard worker man was fighting with me ail the time about the wages. He said to me: = “Why is that I work so hard and get small wages, and the office man sets in the warm room and gets so high weges?* So I told him I will show you the difference. So I looked through the window. Just then was going a team loaded with wood, so I said to the hard worker: “Go outside and ask that man what is he going to do with the wood?” So the hard worker went outside and said: “Good man, what are you going to do with the wood?” ‘The man said I have it sold. So he comes £ says to me the A GOOD EXAMPLE IS THE BEST SERMON EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The Bulletin wants geed home letters, good business letters; goed help- ful letters of any kind the mind may suggest. They should be in hand by Wednesday of each week, Write on but one side of the paper. For a veil case | OR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. e ask him to who did he sell the wood. Then he came back and said: “That man said he sold it to the lumber yerd.” Bo I sent him out the third time. “You ask that man which city he is going to sell the wood?” - So he come in and said in Liverpool. Then I sent the office man outside to ask that man what is he going to do with the wood. The office man went outside and said: *“Good morning, Mr. Farmer, what are you going to do with the wood 2 The farmer said: “I have it sold.” “Who you sold them in the lumber yard—which city ?” “In Liverpool.” “What is the man’s name from the lumber yard “George.” : 4Have you mora wood home, Nr. Farmer?” “Yes, sir, twenty-five cords more.” “Have_you got them all sold?” “Yes, I sold them all” “How many cords have you on the wagon ?” “Two cords I got on the wagon.” So the office man said to the farmer, thank you very much, and came in. I ask the office man what does he say? . So the office man told me all about it. He said he sold the wood In Liver- pool, in the lumber vard. The man from the lumber vard is George. He has twenty-five cords of wood more home, and on the wagon he had two cords. I-said to~the hard worker man: “Now Yyou can the difference. I sent you three times out and I hear a very little from vou, and I sent the office man out one time and he told me all about the business. So I gaid to the hard worker, that man has good experience. I have to pay him high wages, and you a hard worker have no experience and vou get small wa and so the hard worker was satisfle with what I told him and went to work. I must close my letter this time the next time I will write you mo SIDA KRAUSSE. NAT’S CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE. | A ditor and Social Corner | Friends: It’s pin sum time sense I's ben in the Corner, but I 'lowed a spell ago, ’twant no place fur a feller, when these ere wimmen folks w avin’ serch a hub-bub over Christmos. I knowed most likely I'd get my feet all tangled up in there flummery; and most likely. Jim and Bije thought so, | tew! Jane was all stir there doin’s d sot right down ev- ery Saturday and leave them there beans and read about them twenty-five d up about them cents Christmases till I got so blamed stirred up L vowed I'd stop the tarnalj paper. Twenty-five cent GHristmas! Why! Blame it all! She'd git all fixed W] d gin Aunt Minervy and Cousin iak, and Me and John Henry, and ey, and like as not part made, then long come that there Bulletin, and rn switched if there wouldn't be su e guessed she liked better, rip it up and cut over, or s not use more new stuff. Tarnation! That settin room | jest covered with “might One day John Henry axed me, says| | he: { Dad, what you 'low Ma'll gin us for | £l | “Johnny, it looks like 'twill | but don’t you | ou an all-fired . “I seen your old felts are most gone, and you shall hev {a bran new pair for Chr ay! That ther Calendar, some one sent me, was the all-firedest puttiest pictur I's seen for many a day. “By | Mighty!"” I says to Jane Ann, “curious how any one round that Corner know- | ed I liked a hog better,than anything | goes on four legs!” ay! If that litter of plgs is fur sale, T'd by um. Here’s thank you Ma’am to | the one who sent it. I's got it long | Almanack. | side Daboll } Hope vou zll got my cards. Tve | lowed for quite a spell, when I sold them hogs, I'd send vou ail sum, so I| sailed rigt in and bought ten or ‘leven! 1 allers do things right up to the handle when I sot out, so I don’t allows it's safe to set out tew often. ‘Well! So long! It's time to wind the | clock and see what Daboll's 'lows the | weather’s to be tomorrow. ; NAT. MAKING OVER GARMENTS FOR CHILDREN. A dark blue tailor made skirt which been cleaned and pressed was cut plain skirt for a girl of . and two yards of wool plaid— checked by lines of white— ited waist open at the back, which was sewel firmly to the skirt under the belt of the plaid. A left over piece of white lace covered the high collar and finished the sleeves. The ‘waist cost 50 cents. A nice plaited skirt of dark brown cloth was cut off at the top to make one the right length for the same girl, and the remains made a low necked, sleeveless waist which was sewed to the skirt with a belt. Two yards of delicate pink gingham made & plain waist open at the back and a 10 cent bunch of insertion and one of narrow lace made 2 dainty fin- ish, and the cost was 50 cents. Four and one-half yards of brown flannelette (45 cents) made three gar- ments. A dress for master three year old was cut a plain kimona, one inch of the front being onened half way down. One side of the opening was faced with brown for the buttons and the other side had an overlapping facing of blue. The cuffs and standing collar and a little pocket was of blue. The belt was brown, held by blue loops. The other dress was cut the same except that the back had three plaits above the waist line and hung full be- low. The overiap, cuff, turnover collar and pocket of this dress was red, and there was no beit. A blouse waist with a double breast- ed front of the flannel had the round collar and wristbands cross stitched with blue silkolene, patch pockst. 1 cut over some drawers for the ~= was also the | same boy who -had the waist from partly worn men’s garments. I my pattern on the garment and cut fit, saving all the seams I could. seams that I sewed I ETTA BARBER. HOW TO GLEAN A LOUNGE. Dear Bisters of the Corner: 1 want to tell you how I oleaned a lounge, the covering of which had become soileq thro much use. I toek corn meal and rubbed it in ¥ tm brushed it as thoroughly with a bristled brush. The amount of dirt that was removed was surprising. To keep your pretty sofa cushions clean when in everyday use, make “aprons” for them of bray or denim. To several inches longer than the front. Then cut the back into through the center. Hem the center edges; lay the two parts together with hems overlap- ping; lay the front on this and stitch all around the edges. Turn right eide out ang work buttonholes and put but- tons on the hems. These are easily slipped on the cushions and as easily removed when soiled. Uncle Josh, you are Tright about country life developing seif reliance. It is also sometimes apt to develop a sense of loneliness. As a cure for this ailment I most heartily recom- mend the Social Corner, to be taken regularly once a week, and assoften as wished between times. It is good company at any fime, and has the additional merit of allowing one to talk, or listen, as one chooses. AUNT SERENA. THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON. Editor Seocial Corner: Perhaps the readers of the Social Corner are not aware that Solomon in all of his glory was afraid he might become ambi- tious to become something more than s happy middle class individusl, for the sorfptures say he prayed: “Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me meither poverty nor riches; feed me with foed convenient (or good) for me, lest I be full and deny thee and say ‘who is the Lord, or lest I be poor and steal and take the name of my God in vain.” This is the evidence we have that Solomen in spirit was a man who. be- ifeved in “moing slow and keeping in the middle of the road.” In these times he would not have been ameng the complainers of the high cost of living, for he, as the wisest man of his age, The weather had been perfect for some time ®wnd Silas Brown on get! up one morning in September notic #|aslight hase and thought it would be fine for fishing that day. He fou could get a neighbor's boat, so he and Marinds, and the two boys started. ‘After reaching the river and fl.hln! for a little while, the sun e oul g:my warm, 80 they drited along wn the shady side, all enjoying the lovely day and the shadows of the many-tinted leaves In the water. In trawling along Silas landed a fine biack bass and had two or three more strikes which he lost, as the current was 80 lwfl‘ his boat drifted pretty fast. Thinking to try ongthe homeward journey, he rowed along, hunting a good landing place, as it was nearing dinner time. Coming to a grove of ines, they all landed and found an deal camping place. Picnic parties before them had discovered the place and built a fine stone fireplace. Ma- rinda was prepared to fry fish and while Silas cleaned them and got a fire going she had her table all spread with the rest of the lunch. The fish were soon ready and all emjoyed their din- ner, but Silas on looking up exclalm- ed “] guess we are In for a heavy shower.” % “Yes, that is thunder, I do believe, remarked his wife. The boys, having finlshed their lunch, had been exploring and now ran up, saying they had discovered a hut over across a little cove. By this time the thunder was pretty sharp, so all helped to gather things together and made for the boat. On rounding the corner, Silas said: “That old shanty will be all right, T guess. An old man used to live there and chop wood up on the mountain. He died some time ago. Any port in case of storm, and an- choring they reached sheiter none too soon. It was anything but a pleasant place to enter, but all were soon glad they even so good a shelter. There was only one room, about 12 feet square, an ol rusty stove that had fallen to pleces teok up one end, a bed from which the husk tlck had been taken occupied the other. The bed had been ripped up in the center and scattered along with ~ An Exciting Fishing Trip b, G5, a0 & jold clothes, so there was not much reom .to stand. T Soon they found they could stand the -children under a shelf which ex- tended the whole length of the room, and by standing very stralght them- selves keep comparatively dry. The shower was a terrific one and lasted nearly a half hour. The sun was soon shi; , and ell prepared to leaev. On leaving the place mnd get- ting down to the boat they found it half full of water. Bailing this out, Silas said: “T'm afraid we are in for another.” Sure emough, the clouds were in gathering black overhead and lighter underneath. “Some hail with this, I guess.” It wasn't many minutes befere all were hurrying back to shelter. This time the shower was a great deal harder and lasted over an hour, great hailstones striking the roof and bound- ing off. The boys picked up some as large as a silver quarter. By this time all thoughts of further fishing were abandoned, for as Silas was bailing the boat a second time the heard the fire bell. Faster and faster he worked, and soon were on the way home. It hadn’t seemed far that morning, drifting with the current, but with a slisht wind end current against him poer Silas worked pretty hard. The ell had been ringing at intervals, but had now stopped, and threugh the trees could be seen the fire; but the river made so many twists and turns for some little time it was hard to locate it. Silas was straining every nerve to row faster when finally came a clear space in the trees and their home could be seen standing intact. Such grateful thanks went up on high as only those who have been there can know. While sorry fer the poor people who lost theirs, what happy people the boat held! All this fime there had been a slight drizzle falling, but unnoticed by all Landing, they started ecross lots for home, wWhen there came @ regular downpour. When they finally got in- doors they were a sorry looking crowd, but erateful and happy for all that. Silas says he means to go beck next summer) after that bass he lost, the other one tasted so good. | the Cornmer was what we made it desired to be a simple feeder, that he might have a good stomach and a level head. He was aware that gour- mandizing was perilous for godly men, so he asked the Lord to see that he had only what was good for him. He Now, is it not up to you and me, and all the other members to put on our thinking caps? You know, I had been thinking that it would be a good idea if ess of the older members would try to HOME-DRESSMAKING CONTEST $2 to $10 in Special Prizes—$4 to First, $3 to Second, Third and $1 to Fourth. In keeping with Bee's expressed hope that thoss experienced in home dressmaking would write the Social Corner informing let- ters the management has been prompted to open a special prize con- test, to also include the making over of garments for children, as a means of promoting domestic economy in Eastern Connectlout. The contest will open at once and close the 8th of March, 1818, when the prizes will be awarded. . Address all letters to the EDITO! R OF THE SOCIAL CORNER. realized that it took @ivine ald to help & man hold in check a body and spirit demoralizing appetite. The piain livers can get food rea- sgnable enough. A self-maintainin; college student brought his food bil down to. 33 cents a week and kept mentally clear, and never went above 60 cents a week for food. It is the Tich and greasy foods, the meat and the pastry, which upset the stomach of high fceders, and the excassive feeding of people in the ordinary walks of life that makes invalids. Plain living and high thinking was what Solomon was striving for, and he called upon the Lord for help. It would be in good form for the men of this day_to have a similar eim and to invoke the same assistance, OLD SoL, Norwich. WHY BLUE BELLS HAS BEEN SI- LENT. Dear Editor, Brothers and Sisters of the Socia] Corner: As it has been some time since I wrote a letter, will now tell you why. You see the trip in the airship made my head dizzy, then came the reunion, and singing so much lamed my throat; and all the Corner gatherings have kKept me busy, and, as Betsy told you, the J. E. T. burned me anite bad. I hope you will excuse my long delay, but I have read all the letters and enjoyed them very much, I was &0 glad that Rural Delivery suggested the happy surprise for Di- ana; and our Dear Editor was so kind to her. As we Sow S0 shall we reap. Certainly happiness was sowed there, and 1 hope she will reap strength and happiness from fit. 1 have enjoyed private correspond- ence with the Corner writers very much and have a fine collection of posteards which 1 find pleasure in. What has become of L. H. K.? Have- n't you returned home yet? I miss your Corner letters very much, als C. E. 8., Samantha, Violet, Blanche, Minnehaha and other writers who haven't written for some fime, Violet, your cake was fine. I would like to see you very much. J. E. T.: How are those tomatoes keeping? L. T. H. and I are coming to see you some day, and we want to see Tom and Jerry. Think from what You say they must be very gentle, What terrible storms and gales we have had! How little we realize the damage and suffering it has caused in many places, where houses were blown down, families left homelegs in all the flerce storms! How much we have to be thankful for! God spared our homes and lives. Think of the tedious rides our R. F. D. earriers have to get the mat] around the country places. I hope some warm heart has not forgotten to have a cup of hot coffee for them as they passed by_their houses. Rural Delivery can tell you some of the hardships encountered . delivering mail. Sister Ready: I think I owe you a card. Will send one before long. And if I owe any other Corner writer a card, wish they would let me kmow, and 1 will send one. How nice the parcels post is for patrons, if not for the carriers! Wonder what new laws will be pass- ed in Hartford this vear. Some good ones to help the farmers, we hope. ‘Wishing you all health and happi- ness, I will close. BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND. A LETTER FROM JANETTE. Dear Editor and Social Corner Work- ers: I wish for each one of you a hap- py and prosperous new year, with many more to come, Aunty and Potlateh: Ascept many thanks for pretty Christmas cards, Your household hints, Aunty, are wel worth preserving; but, dear, what in the world put such a thought into your head that our Sacial Corner was sver on the verge of death, Has not the Editor told us more than - once that bring in just one new member. With &ome of us, our storehaouse of knowl- edge, is about exhausted, and some new members might be only teo glad of an invitation to join our circle cle. Bee, you are a progressive worker, I think that dressmaking contest will be just the thing and instructive te us all; and who knows but a millinery contest—might follow later. If many of our young girls could only be taught the value of time, and instead of attending cheap shows and walking the streets would put their minds to sewing, or some such useful employment, we methers would not shake and tremble at the theughts of what kind of hemes our beys will en< joy in the future, Betsy Bobbet, your story was oer- tainly very entertaining—mwrite again, Uncle Josh, please teil us some time, how you nse the Burdock sesd for sciatica, I am thankful to say that I am net treubled with it, but Lnew friends who are, ang think it is pleas- ant as we journey along to try amd do some geood. — JANETTH, . ECONOMICAL SUGGESTIONS. Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: Herewith I mend a fow bean recipes: Beans ar excellent food fer eeld weather, especially if you add a little pork, butter or cream to supply the fat ' forming material. Do not be rald to try new waws of preparing this cheap but healthy fon£ ’e%nkbd beans grow monotonous after a few ‘weeks, Bean Croquettes—Soak and bofl one cupful of white beans, and when Soft rub through a sfeve. Beat until smooth, adding two tablepsoons butter, beaten egg, a trifie of chopped onion or parsley, pepper and salt to taste. Form the mixture into balls, brush over with beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs, Fry a golden brown in smok- ing hat fat and serve with crisp fried pork and mashed potatoes. Bean Soup—Half pint of beans, soaked and cooked until tender , Melt tablespoon of butter or drippings, add the beans, one small sliced turnip, two sliced onions, one small sliced potato, sait and pepper to tasts and a quart of cold water, When all are cooked ten- der, rub through a sieve, return to the fire and stir until it poils, A cup of milk or eream added just befors serv- ing will add greatly to the seup, Serve this with creutons made by buttering small pieses of bread, salted, and slowly browned in the even on a drip- ring ran, Z N Small Savings—Save the teps of Your worn out white silk gloves, They make cunning summer stockings for baby. Save you strips of white lawn. They make excellent ties for baby caps, and any mother would appreciate several sets neatly hemmed and hemstitched across the ends. Save the ends of all men's neckties. You can manufacture them into smart bows for you own shirt waists or use them for fancy articles. Don’t rip up that sofled or frayed silk walst. Clean it with gasoline then make an out slip for it of chiffon or net to harmonize. It will take but lit- tle material and will make quite an elaborate blouse. Save any bit of pretty insertion or lace. They wil mhlke Jjabots, ‘or the frills that depend from the collars of today. If your silver thimble has a hole in it, don’t lay it aside; just procure a bit of solder, melt it, and pour a trifie in the thimble, moving the latter around 50_that the solder will reach the holes, By using soapy water when making starch the clothes will have a glossy appearance, and the irons will bs less 1] stick. likely to o oF o HEPATICA EXTENDS THANKS, Dear Ddttor and Sisterss 1 want to one | thank Aunty for letting me ocome te her Christmas tree. 1 was just settling down for my winter nap, so it was & little difficult to get started. We had such a good fime though that 1 was glad to be there, even if Aunty did let me get stung by a bee. Am sure she didn’t mean te and wiil be more care- ful next time. HEPATICA. A SWING AROUND THE CIRCLE. Dear Soclal Corner BSisters: I en- joyed this comical and _economical rhyme and I know you wiil: “They tell me your income’s a doilar a’ dav; How is it you clothe your six bovs on such pay?” 1 know you will think it concefted and ueer, But I do 1t because I'm & good fiman- ar. There's Pats, Jobn, Jim, Willlam and Ned, A half dozen boys to be clothed and fed, Ana I buy them all gaod victuals to eat, But clothes—I only buy clothing for Pete. ‘When Pete's clothes are too small for him to get on, I fust make them over far John, ‘When for John, whe is 10 they have grown out of date, I then make them over for Jim, who is eight. When for Jim they become too ragged to fix, I just make them over for Jes, who is six, And when little Jee can wear them no more, I then make them ever for Bill who 1s four, And_when for Young Bill they no longer will de, T just make them over for Ned, who is twe, Then onee mere we go reund the efr- cle compiete, By beginning to use 'em for patches for Pete, T think that a mether. Now that Chatterbox has had her birthday, I want to tell you mine will be here the 32nd of this month, Can I, teo, have a shower of eards? I would just love to know when each and everyone’s birthday comes, I would love te remember them, Yes, Girts, my excursien to Peak's Island was great, I enjeyed Betsey Bobbet's story. But then, 1 enjoy nll _the letters; and I | know our sister Diana was grateful for her Christmas presents. Where is Billie, would love to hear from her. Rural Delivery's suggestion sounded £006; lot the good work go on. No snew on ground, but very cold, and looks like a storm. . BALSAM FIR. South Windham, Me. very ecomomical A VI‘ORD FROM DIANA, Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: I may come too often, but I feel as if T wanted to write so here I am. Maine Lover, I am enjoying your book of Silver Linings that you sent me. Biddy, I find that your powders ald digestion, for I think that laughter is good for every one. I was reading a short time ago an article on the progress of the last 40 years_and so I thought of what had been done in the temperance line, and of what will be done, when the ma- jority of the people learn the poison- ous effect of alcohol on the system. In this age of wonderful prosress e hardly dare to affirm that anything is impossible. In looking back one can see the wonderful advance made in sclence, mechanics and useful in- ventions and realize the impeortant changes wrought in & few years, Many inyentions and the power of knowledge have developed in such rap- id guccession that at times we are fairly startled by the marvelous rev- olutions that affect our cemfort, con- veniengs and health, ‘When we recall the past we realize that every improvement has fought its way to sueeess against argument and opposition, se we are inclined to believe that “all things are possible.” Among the many changes that knowledge has brought to light is the realization of the value of total ab- stinence upon a life. Every person in the world in this age of our existence should know that alcohol s a poison and impairs the i System according to the amount which is consumed by an individual Teachers, temperance lecturers and ministers are trying to instili the scientific reason for not drinking al- coholic drinks, and the resuits of do- ing So, into the minds of men. The construction of the body proves that the nervous system is a marvel- ous one, for each movement of the body exerts some action of the nerves, The brain is the controlling power of the body, and being connected by num- berlesig nerves, recaives from them all their gensations, The nerves are won- derful and very necessary, yet are eas- ily impaired,” o in order to have Eood heslthy nerves and a olear brain one must be & total abstainer, for the nerves are *ly subject to the oisonous effects of aleohs] and there no doubt whgtever regarding the arut 11 even a small quan- xy Wiich ove C m-aimm fects of alcohol can readily be traced in the loss of eelf control, in the aim- e L e R L T musc! str 50 tends to petard the memory, the power of “of judsment. n the evil of hereditary appetites and of hereditary customs. The vears of the abstainer are not longer, but they are fuller, happler and more efficient in every way. A Young people just starting in life, er those who contemplate some im- portent undertaking, must remember that even the smallest quantity of al- cohol into the system limits useful- ness and debars one from many pleas- ures angd that good business men em- ploy only those persons who have a clear brain and a steady hand. The progress of the past is due to the fact that the great good famous and prominent men who achieved so much were total abstainers. Prohibition strengthens the growth of total abstinence and is increasing in power and influence, for a good part of the United States is now under prohibition and before many years it s predicted that the nation will be dry; but like everything else must win success through argument and opposi- tion, 3 Many of its advocates are people who trust in God and believe that “all things are pessible” and those Wwho wish te achieve much, must has- ten and join the band of abstainers, for before many years the people will see that the dream of total abstinence has become a reality, DIANA. Newington, N. H. SHE ENJOYS THE SOCIAL COR- NER. Secial Corner Editor: I thought I would_write a few lines and tell you how I enjoy the Soctal Corner. I have read it for quite a while, I like Ma and Aunty’s letters. I feel almost acquainted with most of the writers, and often wish I could see them, for it 1s very lonesome where I live. Neigh- bors are near, but they are all Jewish Deopl Ma wanted a basket pattern, I hope the one I sent is what she wants. IDA, TO WASH STOCKINGS, In washing stockings the first es- sential is to have absolutely clean soap solution in tepid water. It is poor | policy to take in the Tinsing water left after the white clothes are out, for that leaves the stockings covered wih specks of white lint. Put the stockings in right side out,rub _well turn and repeat the rubbing on the wrong side. 1f the color is at all delicate, rub the feet first and then the legs in or- der not to have the latter long in the water. Rinse thoroughly in water of the same temperature, wring dry and hang from the tops of the stockings so that if water settles, leaving a little discol- oration, it will be in the toes instead of in the leg. The most of the black stockings now are fast color and give no trouble, If colored stockings show sizns of Tunning or fading, the color may be set with alum or salt water, only one stould bear in mind that alum will set the dirt as well as the color. Bilk stockings need to be washed well, then rinsed in lukewarm water, then pressed between towels. CONCERNING WOMEN. In Holland, where the social dem- oaratic party s agitating for a wider extensien of the franchise, it is cred- ited with the intention of refusing any | measure that excludes women, Princess Helen, wife of Prince Nich~ olas of Greecs, is attending personal- to the “white trains” as the san- itary trains are called that cenveved the wounded to the hospitals, Many of fhe wemen who are supervising the wagors ef which the trains are farm- ed are women of the Greek avistocraey, There are portable kitchens and every~ thing that ene can conceive of to maie the conditiens of the soldiers as eom- fortable as possible. The International Institute for Girls in Madrid 18 sald to have done a great | deal of good work by giving opportuni- | ty for higher education to meny girls | whe weuld not otherwise have been able to obtain it. The Spanish girl, even of the higher classes, does not g0 te sehool after she is 16, as a general thing, and marries sooh after that. The lewest classes do not send their | children te school at all, but the mid- | dle elass makes an effort to obtain an | education, FRAMED TAPESTRIES. Passe partout framed small pictures in tapestries are among recently brought out noveltles, and very charm- | ing they are, for their colors are ex- | quisitely soft and blend happily with | walls papered in almost any tint. To passe partout frame a small square or oblong in tapestry the picture mus first be attached to a cardboard bhack ing and the edges of the two materi- als bound all round with stout linen tape, which must be glued into posi- tion, When this binding has thorough- 1y dried on both pieture and backing it should be covered on the tapestry’s | side with a wide gimp in dull gold me- | tallfo thread. The passe partout fram- . od plcture should not be suspended from the wall, but placed flatly against | it and fastened in position with ma ble headed nails run through each cor- ner. | | ; | THE SHIRT BLOUSE. | Young girls are finding the mannish | shirts made of striped or plain wash- able silk or crepe de chine very much | to their liking. Most of the models | are absolutely masculine in the seyer- | ity of their iines. This, however, ap- | eals to the gzirl who likes to exploit Bre jatest fad of fashlon. Those who dislike the plainness add a jabot of | lace or a bow at the neck line, but the { majority prefer to wear the blouse as | it is, with a simple fastening of but- tons' down the front. The buttons are of crystal, white or colored to match the blouse and stitehed with heavy white silk, A eape eellar finishes the neck and | is ‘mest beceming to gi It exposes | the threat in frent and is cemfertable. | It differe frem the polo ecollar, inas- WOMAN’S ILLS - DISAPPEARED E. Pinkham’s Vegetable North Bangor, N. Y. —““As I have used Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound with k| great benefit I feel ¥ it 'my duty to write 4 and tell youabout it. I'was ailing from fe- male weakness and had headache and backache nearly all the time. Iwaslater every month than L z should have been lndlox.lckth.t I had to go to bed. “‘Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound has made me well and these trou- bles have disappeared like magic. I have recommended ths Compound to many women who have used it success- fully.”’—Mrs. JAMES J. STACY, R.F.D.. No. 3, North Bangor, N. Y. Another Made Well. Ann Arber, Mich.—*“Lydia E. Pink= ham’s Vegetable Compound has done ‘wonders for me. For years I suffered terribly with hemorrheges and had Yains so intense that sometimes I would faint away. I had female weakness s0 bad that I had to doctor all the and never found relief until I took your remedies to please my husband., I recommend your wonderful medicine to all sufferers as I think itisablessing for all women.>—Mgs. L. E. WYCEOFF, 112 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor, Mich. There need be no doubt about the ability of this grand old , made from the roots and herbs of ourfields, to remedy woman’s disesses. We possess volumes of proof of this fact, enough to convince the most skeptical. Why dom’t you try it? SR o much as very little of it shows from the front. At the back there is ample width and, in some cases, considerable depth. Sla(u gray, blue, pink, violet and stripes are equally favored for fashlon- ing the mannish blonse. The tie worn with the cape collar is knotted and has loosely hanging ends. It may be of velvef, striped silk or dotted satin Ties of two colors, one side green, red or blue and the other white, are the new notes. The magple tie of black and white is extremely popular. The girl who admires noveity will invest in two or three blouses of this variety. They are practical for business women and for schoolgirls. WORN OUT LINEN. - An old sheet makes an excellent ironing cloth. When the sheet is much worn it should be cut up and the best pieces should be Jald away in the med- icine chest, that they may serve for poulticing and for bandages. Sheets invariably give way In the center before they are worn at the edges. When they show signs of breaking down in this way they should be ocut up the middle, the two sides should ‘be joined together and a good strong under sheet is ‘then ready for use and will wear agaim for vears. ‘When past gven this service the sheets may be utilized as dust covers. Old sheeting may also be sewn up into useful bags for inclosing frocks while they are in the wardrobe, or in- to cushion slips, which can them be filled with down or feathers. PINPLES CAME - - IN BLOTCHES On Hand, Scratched So They Bled, Spread to Other Hand and Face. Ashamed to Go Out. Cured By Cuticura Soap and Ointment, 316 57th St.] Brooklyn; N. Y.— “About 8 year ago I noticed a pimple on the back of my hand. I picked it, and the next day my ha:é became full of pimples. They came in blotches; about a half dozen together. When they first appeared they were red and inflamed and itched very much. I scratched them so they *bled and then they developed into sores. The disease spread to my other ) hand, and face. At one #ime my face got so full of pimples and they itched so much I was ashamed to go out en the street. / *“When I bathed they became Inflamed. I treated for them bus instead of getting better I became worse, and by this time my disease became so bad that I could Dot sleep or eat. Finally when I began to despair of getting better a friend told me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. 1 sent for samples and used them. I took a hot bath, using Cuticura Sosp, and then applied the Cuticura Ointment to the affected parts before, going to bod. When I woke up the next morning the itching had stopped. Within three weeks I had no sign of @ pimple. T was entirely cured.”; (Signed) E. Marks, Dec. 16, 1911. Outicura Boap and Cuticurs Ofntment ars sald throughout the world. Liberal sample of sach madled fres, with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad. dreesa post-card *‘Cuticura, Dept.T, Boston. A Tender-faced men should uss Cuticura | Boan Bhaving Stick. 25c. 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