Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 5, 1913, Page 14

ENVY SHOOTS AT OTHERS, BUT HITS ITSELF | EVERY WOMAN’S OPPORTUNITY. The Bulletin wants good home letters, good business letters; good help- ful letters of any kind the mind may susgest. They should be in hand by SVednesday of each week, Write on but one side of the paper. Address, SOCIAL CORNER, EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwieh, Conn. THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $250 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to third. ‘Award made the last Saturday in each month. - ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES. AUNTY: Cards have been forward- ed to Ma and Hyacinth. FRANK: Cards received and mailed as you directed. AUNTY DOES NOT COUNT HER CHICKENS BEFORE HATCHED. Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: I am glad Alberta liked my mat, and I thank her for giving directions for Jmitting border. I shall try it some time. 1 have some real pretty lace pat- terns for knitting and perhaps some time I will find time to copy them off and send them along for others to have the benefit of. Black Pansy: Thanks for thg invi- tation to call This is & very busy season, but if I can find time and can persuade the little bird to lead the way 1 will surely find you. Sweet Lavender: Yes, 1 am always looking for something new in the way of pastry and would be giad to try your pie recipe. Am glad you liked nine. I have but a few begonias, but I do like them and think the red foli- age very pratty. If mot too much rouble would like one as a Social Cor- ner plant. I think it a fine idea to ex- change plants in the Corner. If I can return the favor I will be glad to do ®o, if I have what you would like. ibbie: I am afraid it will be a dif- ficult task to try and tell how to make such collars set smoothly, as they have %o be fitted to the neck and shoulders of the one to wear them. You know that nearly all patterns have to be cut out more or less at the neck, and as the collar pattern is made to fit the neck of the waist pattern it etands to Teason that the collar pattern must bo Cut out. too. When sewing in the col- Jar always have the collar a little emaller than the meck of the waist, so the meck will have to be fulled in; mever sew on and turn over, but fit smoothly around the shoulder and face the neck on the wrong side with & bias band. Sammy: Welcome to The Corner. T have no little chicks as yet, but ex- pect some soon. although I never *eount my chicks before they are ‘hatched.” Frozen: Thank you for inviting me to the surprise at Maine Lover’s. ‘What a lovely time we did have. It reveals to me that you are no stranger in_these parts of the world. ‘Welcoming all newcomers and thanking all who send me postcards (I like to get the cards, but I could sppreciate them more if the senders Wwould sign a pen name), I am as ever AUNTY. Willimantte, LEMON JELLY WITH BANANAS. Dear Editor: 1 write to thank you for the yellow paper which I received last Saturday. Everyone can imag- ine how surprised I was when I saw the letter in my box. Chatterbox: I haven't seen any of your letters in for an age. Did I not seo you at Canterbury Green church Jast Sunday ? Lue of Canterbury: Are vour initials L. M, and does your sister work in Plainfield ? An Observer: “Are your_initials B. and do yob run a home bakery? I enclose a good recipe for Lemon Jelly with Banana—Make Bome lemon jelly, using three lemons, & cupful of sugar to half a box of zel- atine. Let it get a little stift. Peel and slice_quite” thin some fine solid bananas, then another of jelly, and so on until the mold is full ~ Let it stif- fen, and serve in a bed of stifly whip- Ped cream. Brooklyn. E. GRANITA. TIMELY HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending in some helpful household hints, which I hape will be useful to some of the sisters To Protect New Oilcloth—If new oilcloth sticks to hot dishes, try the following: Scrub the oilcloth thorough- 1y with hot water and strong soap be- fore putting it on the shelves. Have the water nearly boiling and after ten minutes of hard rubbing with a soapy cloth, you will never need be careful ssain about placing warm dishies™ on To make eggs whip, a pinch of salt or soda added to the white of an egg will cause it to whip easily, if the egg 38 warm and will not whip otherwise. To improve the flavor of lemons— Lemons placed in the oven and thor- oughly heated then rolled with the hand will have a delicious flavor which never is found when the lemons are used cold. They will also be more Juicy. To remove sticky fly paper from Coughs and Consumptien. Coughs and colds, when neglected, siways lead to serious trouble of the Jungs. The wisest thing to do wWhen you have a cold that troubles you is 1o get a bottle of Dr. King’s New Dis- govery. You will get reliet from the first dose, and finally the coush will disappear. O. H. Brown of Musca- dine, writes: “My wife down in bed with an obstinate cough, and I honestly believe had it not been for Dr. King's New Discovery she would mot Dbe living today. own for forty- three years as the best remedy for coughs and colds. Price 50c and SL Recommended by Lee & Osgood Co. Pains in the Stomach. If you continually complain of pains in the stomach, your liver or your kidneys are out of order. ‘Neglect may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble, diabetes or Bright's disease. Thou- 2ands recommend Electrio Bltters as the very best stomach and kidney medicine made. H. T. Alston of Ra- leigh, N. C.. who suffered with pain in stomach and back, writes: “My were deranged and my liver d not.work right. I suffered much, ut Hiectric Bitters was recommended and T from the first dose. I a new man.” It will and $1. Ce. | often as clothing saturate the spot weil with turpentine, roll up and let remain over night, in the morning wash the ma- terial with warm water and soap. - To use new iron ware; new iron ware cannot be used for cooking uniess it is first boiled, and the addition of potato parings to the water is one of the best things to put the new uten- sils into proper condition. A new use for rhubarb: Stew rhu- barb in_ the usual way, making it thinner, however, than usual, and add- ing no sugar to it; soak your rusted white clothes in it for three-quarters of an hour, then take out, rinse in cold water and pour boiling water over them. To take out the purple stain of the rhubarb this will take out rust stains when everything else has failed. When cooking cabbage, onions or anything which has a strong odor, put a small pan of vinegar on the -Stove and there will be no scent from the cooking in the air. When food scorches: If something you are cooking happens to scorch, set the kettle in cold water immediately and there will be absolutely no scorched taste. This is worth trying. To have your clothes clean and bedutifully “white, place a siice of lemon with the rind off in the boiler. The result is surprising and will not in any way burt or injure the clothes. Medium sized glass marbles dropped into any kind of preserves or catsup while cooking will save stirring so the marbles roll with the bolling and many tim& save the scorching of preserve bottles. Another hint for Ironing Day: Cut a piece of sandpaper four by eight inches and tack it to the end of the iro; g board, one or two strokes of a rough iron over the sandpaper will make it as smooth as wax could. To prevent a musty teapot, place a lump of sugar in it before puiting away To remove stains from ivory, rub your plano keys with coal oil cr tur- Pentine. To remove finger marks from doors, take a clean piece of flannel dipped In kerosene and rub on the marks, and they will disappear; afterwards wipe theém with a cloth wrung out in hot water to take away the _odor of oil. Kerosene will also be found excellent for cleaning varnished doors. To remove axle grease marks from clothing spread the soiled spot on some flat surface and rub it with a cloth dipped in turpentine. Machine oil stains may be removed in the same letter is getting rather long ESTELL. South Canterbury. AN OLD FASHIONED PIE. Corner: T will send you 1 recipe for Pork Apple Pie: Pork Apple Pie—Fry slice: quite crisp; pare and stew app) of pork suffi- cient to fill dish; mix pork and apples; add some of the pork fat and then eten to taste; add nutmeg and make a biscuit ecrust. the en Cut a hole in crist and bake as.you do chick- pie. SALLY SYCAMORE. Jewett City. TRY ELIZABETH’S DROP CAKE. and Dear - Editor Social Corner Friends: Many months have passed since I have appeared in the Corner. pidiy the weeks have flown— ien my heart was filled with s and in my sadness my heart as gone out to the sister whose sor- row was deeper than mine. I have not been forgotten entirely by the Cornerites, thanks to the sis- ters who have kindly remembered me at the various soclal functions. 1t would be impossible to mention ail the helps 1 have recelved in the con- tests vou have been engaged in, and the various recipes tested. Housecleaning with me is drawing to a close. Papering and painting all completed, and with the use of the vacuum cleaner carpets renovated. Have made “Drop Cookies,” Sister Guess. Two and a half cups of flour with the raisin on fop of cookle fills the bill. Sister Cornflower: You will be sur- prised to know I liave made one dozen crochet handbags from vour . direc- tions. Now 1 am chocheting Palm Beach cluny lace, Sister Ready: Here I am. How has the basket quilt progressed? Sister Cherisette: 1 am thinking of you in vour new home. Hope all is well with you. Will close with & recipe for drop cakes such as mother used to make: . Ginger Drop Cakes—One cup of mo- lasses, 1 egs, 1-4 cup sweef milk, 1-2 teaspoon of soda, 1-2 teaspoon ginger, salt. two cups flour, bake in quick oven. = Best wishes to all ELIZABRTH. FIGHTING . THE . HIGH COST OF LIVING, The following letters were selected from the Chicago Tribune: Partners in Matrimony Firm. Thesyoung woman when she starts housekeeping becomes the purchasing I‘ya.flner in the firm of matrimony. The husband is the. earning partner, but success depends not so much on_the income as on the outlay of the sirm. So while the responsibility of furnish- ing the money rests on the husband, the success of the venture really de- pends on the purchasing partner, and upon this_success mostly depends_the happinebsof the couple. It, therefore, behooves her to do ber purchasing un- derstandingl#}, This can be gained to some_extent, by watching the market reports to gét a line on the prices and to ledrn to take advantage of these when atQthéir lowest. Buy flour, su- gar, coffée, potatoes, soap and all canned goods in quantitl and not a pound or two at.a time as necded. A cent or two on the pound seemingly does mot amount to much and many housewives prefer paying the differ- ence to being inconvenienced by hav- ing Lo store away the over-supply, but this_is wrons, as it 1 just tfis cent or two at the time that ill count up in the long run. And pplying herself with a few receptacles for such provisions in the beginning it will be found not a saving alope, but also a ereat ‘convenlence, one not dispensed With after having become accustomed to it. The rule stands good In buying clothies as well. Watch advertisements i reliable papers, and buy when get- ting a bargain. Of course, judgment has to be used in this as in everything else, not to buy for the sake of buy- ing, but to secure what one needs at a um. Cut Out the “Furbelows.” I have found that the majority of ‘working girls could, by using a little Judgment, be better dressed and save money and there would not be so much talk of the high cost of living. Simply cut out a great number of “furbelows.” ruly, these amount to a great deal in 2 short time, and it is surprising how one can get along without so many jubots, vells, ribbons, hair ornaments, tows, fancy combs, pins and beads, and the numerous other little things that “vanity” buys and does not need, It they would only buy good instead of cheap things the saving would be great in the end. Cooking in the Furnace. There are four in our family and T do all of my work, which means a saving of many dollars in a year. I find that planning the meals a week ahead gives better meals and is less expensive than otherwise. I set aside a certain sum each week for gro- ceries, meats, etc, and 1 make that Sum reach. If 1 buy luxuries one day ] sometimes have to skimp the mext, but I see that the money i sufficient for that week. Sometimes I can save out of that sum, and other times it is entirely used. One way to save gas is to cook all articles requiring an hour or more of cooking on the ledge inside the fur- ngce door. You can bake beans, roast or boll meat, bake potatoes and many other things on this ledge, and i¢ means quite a saving of gas. TESTED RECIPES. Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewlith I send a few tested recipes: Mock Chicken Pie: Cut 2 pounds pork chops from the one, put in bak- ing dish, season well and let simmer until done. Iwepare a rich biscuit dough cut into tiny rounds and place over simmering meat. Put all into a hot oven and bake until biown. Dot With butter and serve at once. Baked Mashed Potatoes—Place the mashed potatoes in a baking dish make holes in the potatoes and break an egg in cach hole. Pour one cup of cream over all, season well and bake until eggs are done. #Potato a la Celery—Cut 4 large, raw potatoes into cubes, put into a bak- ing dish, just cover with water add 1-4 butter, salt ang pepper to taste, and 1 teaspoon ceery seed, or 1 cup chopped celery. Bake in hot oven until brown. Scalloped Potatoes—Cut potatoes in cubes and when filling baking dish put in a layer of raw potatoes, sprinkle with sait and pepper and flour, then another layer, efe, till the dish is filled. Cover with 1 cup milk, Sprinki with fine crumbs and bake 'slowl hours. Add grated cheese if liked. LUE OF NTERBURY. STARTING THE FLOWER GARDEN. Dear Flower Lovers of the Social Corner: Do not_be in a hurry to plant flower seeds. When the sround gets | warm and mellow the seeds will take | hold better and grow quicker. Those who have established gardens are cautiously uncovering the_ plants | which have wintered in the borders and getting together the stray and selt sown plants about the place. The peonies, tulips, narcissus, hy: cinths, pinks, hollyhocks, iris, phloxes and other early flowerings plants need have the earth loosened about them | and to be gently stimulated. If vpu| use the flour of bone remember that a | tablespoonful is enough to nourish a | rosebush for an entire season. This shows you it must be used carefully. | It is the same with the nitrate of soda —a little sprinkled on the surface of | the earth and raked in is sufficient. In stray plants we gather from the garden coreopsis, catchily, petunias sweet alyssum, pansies, Johnny-jump ups, popples, etc. They are ali over | the lot in spring. When you come to know flowers it is easy to save these hardy ones. The popular bedding flower in New England is the scarlet salvia and it | may be started in cold-frames right away. So can petunias and nastur- tiums and china asters. There are few flowers that give more returns for little work than the | ench marigolds, china asters and | nasturtiums. They have a great varle- ty of color and they keep well in| vases. The gladiolus is one of the best de: crative flowers grown when it is un- derstood. It may be cut as soon as | the first flower opens and placed in a | vase in the house, where it opens with | a finer textured petal than it shows in{ the field and keeps for a week or.ten | days. | If you have used chemical fertilizers | and the earth crusts over hard, do not | risk fine geeds in it, but start them in | Voxes, transplanting them when they | lave grown four leaves. | In dry time plants should be fx'cel}'l vwatered at sundown, and it must be borne in mind that some plants xu\c—d[ great *deal more water than Dlhfl!W.‘ zolden or sun- pret shad now glow ¢ corner. places = where the time to and transplant ferns, srow in the shade. JOSEPR DOE. A clump of ficwers malke a If vou have nothing will grow go to the woods which will surely HEPATICA INDULGES IN A CHAT. Dear Editor: I want to chat a Ifttle with the sisters. Libbie: Wonder if T know you? I'll be excused, if you please, from telling what plants my east window holds, or has held, this winter. They are doing well, however. i Lnue of Canterbury: Are your initials M. 2 Polly Wintergreen: So you will jmn[ the party to hunt for me this spring! 1 like wintergreen. Watch out, or I'll] find you first. { Billie: I never hunt for the “ and rarely ever have them. When you have them (I don’t believe do). come out In the country and flnd} me. TNl try to cheer you up 1 Theoda: Thought I had given you| some pretty broad hints. Possibly they were too broad. Wiy haven't you call- | ed up for a chat ovew the 'phone? Is it possible I made a mistake In giving the | number? One of Them: ‘ | | L. Thought perhaps I knew you, but am not sure. I am sure, thouh, that I like vour letters. But, dear me, do let the men legislate, and some day we may have our revenge. Besides 1 don’t approve of long hat- pins_or dresses made of gauze. As for those abominations of desolation which you view from your kitchen window, why wait for the men to get interested” Invite your neighbors to form a Backyvards Beautiful club, and see who will have the prettidst back- yard at least expense. Morning glories are cheap and very pretty. Or if vour taste inclines to the useful, “why plant potatoes and scarlét runners. The lat- ter wil} furnish a screen for those un- sightly fences and ash barrels and also beans for vour succotas! and as for | the potatoes, well there 't anyvthing much prettier than a. potato patch in| full bloom. Mine blossomed twice last | It had got to be the last of June and Josiah had finished the new barn. all but the painting, and was slicking up around and grading off w little. So one evening I just slipped down across where he was raking up some of the rubbish and I ses to Joslah, sez I: “It looks pretty good, Si. I think you have done pretty well, although the barn-has cost a heap of money. 1 always found it paid to flaiter Jo- siah, and he is rather partial to such kind of talk. It doesn't cost me any- thing, and it does help to make things niore’ pleasant like. ~ “Well, now you've got it done, where are You going to put the horse ‘and cows into it?’ Josiah looked kinder sheepish and he says: “I hate to put 'em into it and set it all dirty, it looks so nice and clean,” he says. “O, shucks!” says I, “what did you Luild it for? For my part, I shall be glad to see the poor criters out of that old shell and in a decent barn.” Josiah acted kinder queer and final- 1y he out with it: “Say, Samantha, T been thinkin’ how would it do to have some of the Social Corner folks who live near here gome and sort of dedlcate this here barn before we use it?’ sez he. ‘I could put in a load of hay from the new clover lot, and Il bet you a Indian cent that Ready would be on that hay mow within two minutes after she struck the barn.” “Shame on you!” sez L “Ready is no tomboy, and when a man gets to your age he ought to be thinkin’ about Fomething else besides rompin’ around on a hay mow.” ““You needn't get so all-fired mad about it” sex Joslah. “I thought mebbe some of these folks that don't Iike a nolsy Fourth of July might en- joy getting out into the wilderness on to a farm that ought to be deserted, if it ain’t, and have some lemonade and cake and so forth.” “Josiah,” sez I, “vou forget that wim- men are not such eaters as men are, and these folks wouldn’t care to come here and set and look at your barn and eat cake and drink lemonade all day.” “Well, I dunno,” sez he, ‘“you re- member the time we went to Coventry lake? 1 bet you we had a spankin® good time, and the wimmen ate some unless my memory plays me tricks.” Josiah had me there, and I had the go0d sense to change the subject, so I says: “Josiah, what do you think of this simplified spellin’ stuff?” “It's all right for lazy folks,” sez he, “and that's the most you can say for it; but that gives me an idea. Why A LOOK AHEA , spellin’ match to amusé the folks 7 “Jest because we have had & plenty for_th t, Josiah.” That made Josian ook pretty sobor | and I seo he-bad his heart set on hav- ing the Cornerites out to see his new barn, for he is awful proud of 1t and doors. a_debate on the biggest question of the day—“Wimmens' suf- ot The next me 1 set on a box in the new barn and Josiah was hustlin’ around as fast as his rheumatism would let him, and I told him my plan. “The idea of a discussion of some uostion is alleright,” ses Josiah, “but there is no question about the right of ; it is all one-sided. There ain’t a thing can be said for it, it is unnatural and wrons. What in the name of Tophet do wimmen want to vote for? Don’t they have every- thing they want? I say let 'em tend to their housework and the bables. They dont’ know anything about votin’, and they ain’t strong enough to go to the volls_and, vote. “Well,” °I sez, kinder ansppy, Josiah does try my patience some, al- though he is & good provider, “old Bill Smith 1s strong enough to yote, ain't he? I had to keep the windows open four hours after he was here 'tother day, and even the cat wouldn’t stay in the house for two days; but he is more intelligent than the wimmen, I s'pose?” “Now, Samantha, you know I don't mean you aln't smert emough; but I don’t want you to mix up with a lot of men that swear and drink and use tobacco.” “Well, then, 5'pose you leave some of them old soaks at home and let éome respectable wimmen do_the votin'.” “I won't do it!” sex Joslab, and he hollered so loud that the cat fell off the scaffold and lit on Josiah’'s back. Josiah was so scairt that he fell over backwards into a tub of White- wash that he had got ready for the stables. 1 laffed so my sides ached, and then 1 eee that he was stuck in the tub and I felt awful sorry for him, so I Tolled him over and pried the tub off of him. (He was a sight!) I got him into the house and fixed him up and put him to bed. That was three days ago, and he hainm't sed another word 2bout dedicating the barn, so I don’t know how it will come out. What do vou think? for close saloons or do other things which You consider needful? I take it that you are responsible for the actions of one of the city fathers. Get the other women in line, and let each be responsible for one more. What's the use of being a woman if you can’t have what you want? HEPATICA. THE PROBLEM SOLVED, Dear Editor and Sisters: Strawberry Acres asks me how long it takes me to et my children ready for school. Well, never timed myself, so I don’t really know: but I think it takes about as long to get my two ready as it does for her to get her twd ready. How about it, Strawberry Acres? Theoda: Do you mean to imply that Biddy has a red wing? If that is so, as I know, she isn't a blackbird—she must be a Rhode Isiand Red. BETSY BOBBETT. HOUSEHOLD HINTS FROM FRANK. Dear Sisters of the Sccial Cormer: Herein T send a few useful hints: Tt is important to swat the first fly. them we find no charms. To stop the rotting of Irish potatoes in the cellar do not keep the cellar too warm. Sprinkle plenty of slaked lime among them, and cover lightly to keep he light from them. Dry bran is an excellent cleanser for n | @ainty velvet flowers and woolen fab- rics: Tub the sofled spots harder than the rest; then brush it all off. For whitewashing pocket handker- chiefs and laces put to soalk over night in a bath of toilet carbolic soap to whiten them. and to make them clean with but little laundering. * 1f ollcloth 1s rubbed occasionally with a mixture of beeswax and turpentine it will last Jonger. Frozen: I enjoved reading your story. What a jolly time we all did have; and I sure got a laugh from it. I received six beautiful Haster cards Soclal Corner folks. to _the senders. Diana: Was glad to hear from you. Tell us_how your sister is getting alonz. Flope she is much better. Always-In: Yes, you are as warm- Iy_welcomed, as all new comers. T close with best wishes for Corner- ites FRANK. Moosup. A WORD FROM BALSAM FIR. Editor and Social Cornerites: write you a few lines. 1 must help if. Like R. D. I have kept still just as long as I could. Although I Caznot say anything very interesting, I want to let you know I have not forgotten one of vou and enjoy and appreciate all I read of your faith- fui work towards helping one another. Lovely spring weather, and the buds are forming fast on the trees, and' I am looking forward to the time when I can get into the flower garden to vork. A Story in Song: Long, Long Ago - Ned and Old Black Joe, sailing the Suwanee River, in the Vacan* Chalr, to see the Old Folks at Home, saw Robin Adair Coming Thro' th Rye, singing How Can I Bear to Leav Thee. to Darling Nelly Gray. We Are Tenting Tonight, Just Before the Bat- tle, Mother, undér The Star Spangled Banner and near My Old Kentucky Home, in which Horace Greely and Annie Laurle are singing Home, Sweet liome. Lilly Dale Catch the Sunshine with the Old Oaken Bucket, and let Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, Rock- ed in_the Cradle of the Deep, While We Go Marching Through Georgia, Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom. I don’t address each one separately. I love to hear from all of you; and all Who wish to write me can dddress me at any time and I will get it, for I have many friends, as BALSAM FIR. DOMESTIC HINTS FROM AUNT MEHITABLE. Dear Sisters: "The day s cold and dark and dreary,” and a chat with you wil: give me a much needed change of thought. - Polly Peppermint: I greatly enjoyved your letter about birds. ©One of Them: Your remarks about garbase and contaminated water were especially good and forceful. I quite agree with your sentiments. - Calla Lily: 1 am sorTy to be unable ti direct you to Maine Lover's abode. Am as much in the dark as you. Theoda: It was pleasant to_know that those present at Ready’s Tatting Parly missed me. Althouzh obliged to bo “ubsent I was with you In spirit. year and were lovely, as well as useful. | Your good and (partly) accurate ac-/ As for other things which the city cornt of the occasion was much en- fathers should attend to, but do mot, | joved. why -don’t you enlist the Women's club and with them start a campaign-for all the women of the city, and with thelr comblned force compel the city government to provide pure water, I have received via Nerwich a very pretty postal card with a pleture of Pocntosue, Pittsfleld, Massachusetts, As the card bears neither message nor name of sender, I take this opportunity Maay | | the inner vase from toppling over, drop T just cannot | | | | | | pecially good for this purpose. to thank the unknown friend and say that I wish she would disclese her identity. T have found one more use for Sur- geon's adhesive plaster. A windos shade was torn almest entirely from the roller. I neatly and effectually fasteneq it with the plaster. Possibly some of the following mis- cellaneous hints may be new to some of you: When the drawing tape in a gar- ment annoys you by slipping back into the casing, sew to each end of the tape a button, small, yet too large to g0 through the opening of the casing. A mouse hole can be effectually and lastingly stopped by filling 1t with fels- naptha soap. The smell of it is very offensive to mice. Not every kind of soap will do; <they have been known to eat Ivory soap. To prolong the usefulness of rubbers put some cotton batting or a small piece of felt in the heel of each rub- ber. To avoid losing them, write your initials in each one. The taste of boiled water can be sreatly improved by pouring it from one pitcher to another several times. Hold the pitchers as far apart as pos- sible, allowing the air to get into the water. When obliged to drink water which you are not sure is pure, add a few drops of lemon julce. To_keep the chimneys of lamps that stand in the kitchen during the day free from qust, cover each chimney with a paper bag. When your turn over linen collars begin to wear out at the top, cut the two sectlons apart, overcast the edge of the upper part, or make a Narrow hem, and you have a cool and com- fortable collar to wear with morning dresses. When a vase is not high enough for long-stemmed flowers set within it a narrower and taller vase. To prevent in some shot, Put the longest stemmed flowers in the inner vase, arrange shorter ones In the outside vase n a way to conceal the inner vase. To clean bottles or narrow mnecked vases drop a small handful of shot into some soapy water, pour into the bottle or vase and shake vigorously. When_ the seams of a large paste- board box begin to pull apart, join them, every few Inches, with lonx- legged, big-headed brass paper fasten- ers. Whole wheat crackers spreag light- | 1v with plain butter and thickly -with | the brothers (?) and sisters. peanut butter and a sprinkling of salt make nourishing and appetizing sand- wiches for the children’s lunch box. They are also nice to serve with after- nocn tea or coffee. If desired, the plain butter can be omitted. The Mansfleld whole wheat crackers, which are about the size and shape of saltines, are es- Entire wheat and graham bread are also ex- cellent. With best wishes for all the Soclal Cornerites, AUNT MEHITABLE, CRIMSON RAMBLER'S PROLIFIC GOURD. Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: After an absence of a year or so, concluded today to write a few lines again to our Dear Old Corner. Although I have not written, I have been very enthusiastic over the good work our friends have been doing, and always turn first of all on Saturday to our Soctal Corner page. Thank all the Cornerlies who remem- bered me in their meetings. What has become of Dear Glenwood? I have mised her lately: also Faye Ver- na. Hope to see their names again in print before long. Ma: I must tell you about the gourd you sent me. It decaved so I could not keep it, so thought I would put a few of the seeds in a flower pot in the window, in hopes to see it grow, but never even a shoot. Then I planted another slip of & geranium in the same Dot. After moving them about I forgot Which one had the guord seed, and last summer when I planted my garden and fixed up the different beds I mustq] have thrown the soil containing the soed into my flower bed, for I had a nice vine come up, and in the Fall 1 gathered a peck measure full from that one vine. Pretty good, I think. Was glad to see by last week's issue that You are setting vour hens. In some of vour next letters please iet mo know what breed you have; also, tell me if your initlals are J. S. I know a party down your way who has a lovely place for hens, and hers are large White ones, and T wondered if 1t might be you. Luey Aeorn: Many thanks for the eompliment you pafd me in your- last Jetter, Hope to retarn it ix some Way. t ‘he will put | | contest is over—something good, Thinik if you were to see me your mind would ehange quickly. Frozen of Maine: Do you live very near Saco? I hate visited near there & number of times, and like Maine very much. Have you ever visited I Riverton Park end Qld Orchard? 1 n-lve. -mlfll thn‘:.‘b:m grand. hear the me to 1t off_for this so must close, | © Yours as befo CRIMSON RAMBLER. MAINE LOVER ENJOYED HER- SELF. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- fers: I've been very busy this win- and had a ride in an air- My, but wasn't I scared Didn't want to get into, it. server and Balsam Fir said I'd got to, so_-they tried to pull me along while Poor Will whipped me. I would not budge an inch until Grandma call- ed me a “balky mule” then I got mad and they couldn’t hold me. Into the airship I jumped, hung on for dear 1ife and away we went. When we arrived at Samahtha’s it took three to help me out of it, I was so weak with fright and disap- pointment. I had hoped to get a tonic from M. D. to brace me up for the Spelling Skule, as I did not wish to iake a back seal; but when it began I got the back-est seat I coulg find boping I would not be seen, for I realized I was in no condiilon to compete with the other sisters. Hiddy spotted me right away, so I Bad to line up with the others. The first word that came to me was Chov- aux-de-frise. Well; T began to shiver and freese. Couldn’t think, for the life af me how to spell it. I knew I must try, so began B-h-iv-e-r, and was ‘wondering whether the next syllable was and or de when I heard Auntie say in a stage whisper, “For goodness gathering: saks! Can't she spell a simple word like that?’ Anq Bon Ami sald cross- iy | “I think you had better sit down!” Ma smiled and Nat snickered. 1 was So mad I dldn’t know whether to laigh or_cry. When Ma misspelled poultry I had to stuff my handkerchief intc my mouth, T was so amused; and when Nat missed on porker I laughed so loud and long the Editor had to rap for_order. Well, it was over at last, and we startedfor home. The moon shone gloriously and the underworld looked beautiful. ~Someone sang a lullaby and I think I must have dropped asleep for the first thing I knew I was being helped out of the alrship. Goodnights were exchanged and away it flew to convey the others to their homes. I had hardly recovered from my air- ship trip when that lovely surprise party was given me. My, but I was surprised! It is a wonder I had strength enough to open the door. Hadn't swept my house for a week, Knew there was dust on tabies an chairs and maybe cobwebs in the cor- ners. 1 glanced hastily about the room but not having on my glasses things didn’t look so very bad, 0 ven- tured to open the door; and then such 2 handshaking. I was so glad to see them. all again I forgot all about dust and cobwebs and had the best time of my life, especially when the food was brought on. I don’t like to cook, so bad been trying the water_ cure. It filled up but not out, so I was looking rather peaked and feeling more so, and when Abijah Hard said it was a hungry crowd I agreed most heartily with him. I ate so much I couldn’t drink any water for a week, and now I've got such an appetite I've got to g0 cooking again, or starve. I enjoyed the entertatnment much. The recitations and songs were fine. Beneath the Pines of Malne, recalled memories of the old, school days; but really I Wasn't crying. I was laugh- so in rhen 1 was a littie mise a part of my way to school led through a clump of tall pines, and to bother me some of the older children said therc were ghosts and other dreadful things hid- Ing behind the tall trees. I did not really believe it, yet I never wasted time going through them. A boy who Was n the class with me said he was not afraid of ghosts, or anything else and he would see me safely through the pines every night if I wanted him to. I dldn’t refuse company: but— when Jackie got to the edge of the | Dines he always suddenly remembered that his mother wanted him. I always have to laugh when I think of his bravery. I saw Nat looking at the apple trees but noticed he seemed more interested in the outbuildings. I said to my- self, Hogs! He won't find any on this place. Heard he went over to a neighbor's who keeps them and got | so_interested looking at them that he nearly missed his train. Jane Ann was frantic. Thought they would have fo stay all night and she had left beans in the oven. Well, everybody was gome at last, and I ‘was so happy I did not feel a bit tired and resolved to sit right down then and there and write Frozen a card of thanks. Always In and Guess: you. How are the boys? When are you coming up to _see us? Do you like V. better than R. L.? Write again. Strawberry Acres: Hello M—I 1 know you all right. Dandelions are | geotting most blg enough for greens. | Those were fine you and Chatterbox gathered for me once upon a time. Will close sending regards to all 1 have met | MAINE LOVER. | HENRICO BECOMES A CORNERITH| Dear Sisters of * the Social Corner: | This is my first letter to the Social Corner. I have taken great interest in it lately. I am very sorry that we haven’'t heard Silver Bells' sweet chimes lately. Dear Glenwood: Where have you | kept yourself all winter? Has it been too cold for you? Dear Mr. Jim: How I do wish I could drop in and see you some evening. Per- haps you would treat me to some “canned music.” Tell Mrs. Jim she better put on her thinking cap and write something soon. Dear Papa’s Boy: I wouldn't mind being with you a few minutes to have a .ittle talk, providing you would take me for an auto ride. Have vou made any fudge lately? I hear that for “a boy” you are an excellent fudge mak- er. Dear Cherisette: I send you my best wishes for a happy birthday. Dear Whippoorwill: I heartily agree with you about manners on the road. Guess: 1 tried your recipe for mo- lasses cookies, and they came out the best of any recipe I have tried, They were fine. M. D.: I think you must be very fond of soups. I am especially fond of to- mato soups. I hope my letter will not crowd any of the sisters’. Best wishes to all Sisters and BEd- itor. HENRICO, Yantic, BUSYBODY WANTS A FROSTING. Dear Sisters: It is a long time since I've been amongst you; have been unusually \busy the past winter. Yot I have taken plenty of time to read the letters, which I find very helpful and encouraging. What de- Lightful times we have had at the So- cial Corner dolngs? 1 am o thankful [ was always among the husy ones— would make n very poor wallflower, I wonder what our geod IKditor has in store for us, now the dressmaking for he never disappolnts us, The last contest was very Interest- ing. How many different ldehs were brought eut! z Sunbeam; IHad a Jovely tme at your quilting bee. Have some comforters to tie myseif. =y - Black Pansy: That Spelling Skule was great. Just like Nat to forget himself and become confused. Ma:- I am surprised you have no lit- (e chjcks yet. 1 have uite a few ana elght moreé hens to come Off In a few days. Ggod L Fin: Yo r was very helpful. Shall pin rules up where 1 cai see them often. Lucy Acorn: Your Jerusalem cherry tree must be beautiful. Have always been an admirer of them, but never owned one. Now that housecleaning is upon us, can anyone tell me of a good floor paint that will stand hard usage and more about | ter attending so many Social Corner | 0t Wear off within a few weeks where the wear is constant? Can anyone send a good Tocipe for a soft uncooked frosting for cake that will keep moist for some time? I wonder If we baven't any Sisters up Stafford way? Seems as though there must be. We have them from nearly everywhere else. Kind regards to all, BUSYBODY. TO WOMEN SHOULD LEARN DRIVE A HORSE. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Nearly every woman, especially on a farm should learn how to drive a horse well, which is a short cut to much enjoyment that they could mot other- wise have, as it s not always con- venient for somecne to go with them, and after work is done they are too tireq to walk, while a pleasant drive is_restrul. Every farmer should keep a horse that ladies can drive. By this 1 do not mean a miserable, Worn out crea- ture, but a gentle, well broken, ani- mal, able to do. 'And, ladies, before rou attempt to drive alome, be able to hitch up and unhitch your horse, and know when anything is not right; to turn around in'a small space, if nec- essary, and to know what to do in case a horse gets frightened. AN OBSERVER. South Canterbury. HOW TO CROCHET A TIE. Dear Editor, Sisters and Friends of the Social Corner: As it 15 100 windy today to do anything unless it is clean- ing carpets and writing letters, I am going to spend a few moments visit- ing in.the Social Cormer. It is such a pleasant, home-like place. Somehow 1 think it will serve as a sort of shicld for a time from the wind, which, try as hard as I may, I cannot but dread to_hear. / My congratulations are extended to those who won the coveted prizes In the dressmaking contest. I have great- Iy enjoyed all the Social Corner af- fairs, and thank the writers who re- membered me. Billie dear, please accept my thanks for the beautiful Easter card you sent I enjoy all your letters and do kno that “Friendship like the ivy ciings” and I am one of those kind of friends. You have me guessing yet; and sce no opportunity for enlightenment un less we meet at some of the plcasant | Social Corner affairs. Was it Sister Calla Lily who asked for a suitable name for a bungalow ? Why not call it “Rest-a-Bit” The letter written by One of Them in the issue of March 15 is certainly multum in parvo. Welcome to all new members in our Corner. Sister Hyacinth, T will send vou di- rections for a very pretty crocheited tie called the Baitimore tie. Three spools of crochet silk are required to make the tle. Begin on the bottom of the long end, which 1s 16 1-2 Inche Iong, then work the narrow neckband 16 inches, or to suit the size of colla ‘worn, and last the short end 6 inches long. First make a chain of 38 stitch- es, work a shell of 5 double crochets in’ the fourth chain from needle, then catch down in the next fourth chain st. with a single crochet, chain 3, and make a shell in the same stitch where the s. c¢. wag worked in; repeat from ¢ until § shells are in & row. 2nd row, chain 8 and turn. * A single croche between shell and § chain, then 3 c! and a shell under the 3 chain of firs row, repeat from * across the row Continue in this manner until you 18 1-2 inches of 8 shelis in a row. Nar- Towing, make first shell and make 2 single crochets on 2 shells, leaving out a shell; on the opposite side do the same, 8o that it narrows to 6 shells, make 6 rows of 6 shells, then narrow to 4 shells and be sure you always make vour first and last shell 8o that you do not spoil the edges. Crochet 3 rows of 4 shells, narrow 1 shell more, and work the neckpiece with 3 shells as long as needed. Widen, cro- chet first shell, make the single cro- chet between shells, and then work a shell in there, work on as before and increage on opposite side in same man- ner. Crochet b rows of & shells In- crease to 7 ghells and work 6 inches long. Finish off the end where you began with a row of shells. Work tight and it will give a fluted effect. With best wishes to all from FAYE VERNA. Salem. BULLETIN’S PATTERN SERVICE. 9494 FROCK FOR MOTHER’S GIRL. A CHARMING Girl's Dress With Long Sieeve. Brown cashmere with black silk and routache brald for trimming was here used. The design is sultable for serge, volle. panama, galatea, corduroy, linen, linene, gingham or percale. The walst is tucked to simulate deep box plalts. The sleeve may be finished in full lengtn with & band ouff, or In shorter length with ‘a pointed trimming tab, The-skirt shows plaits to correspond with those of the waist, and is finfahed at the sides in a degp pointed tab that overlaps the belt. The pattern is cut in four sizes: 8, & 10 and 12 years, It requires 8 8- yards of 4d-inch mate- ria) for an 8-year size. A pattern of this illustration mailed to'any nddress on recelpt of 10 cents n( or Shorter Blivar or wtamps, Order through The Bulletin Compal Norwich, Pattern Dept., Conn. Catalogue Notiee. s In sliver or stamps for 1913 Bpring and Summer contalning over 400 designs of Ladies, Misses' and Children’s Pat- terns, alse a CONCISE and COMPRI HENAIVE ARTICLE ON DRESSMAK ING, givin= valuable hints to the home dressmake~ % | or rG SAVED FROM OPERATIONS Two Women Tell How They _Escaped the Surgeon’s Knif. by Taking Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound, Swarthmore, Penn, gears 1 suffered untold o orrha doctors would h: dergo an o but I began Lydia ¥ ; pound t good health am all c Change o cannot praise your Vegetabl 100 highly. Kvery woman shou it at that time. I recom both old and young for fe bles.’”” — Mrs. EMILY SUMMER Swarthmore, Pa. 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