Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 26, 1913, Page 14

ANXIETY IS THE POISON OF HUMAN LIFE EVERY WOMAN'’S OPPORTUNITY. The Bulletin wants good home letters, good business letters; good 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. Address, SOCIAL CORNER, EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $2.50 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to third. ‘Award made the last Saturday in each month. : THE PRIZE WINNERS FOR JULY First Prize $2.50. To Crimson Rambler, of Norwich, for letter entitled The Baby’s Outfit, Second Prize $1.50. To Jane Gray, of Norwich, for letter entitled Summer Hints for Home Dressmakers. Third Prize $1.00. Te Potlatch, of Seatlle, for letter entitled The Soclal Corner Garden. A HARD-WORKING WOMAN. All day she hurried to get through. The same as lots of wimmin do; Sometimes at night her husband said, “Ma, ain’t you goin' to come to bed?” And then she’d kinder give a hitch, And pause balf-way between a stitch, And sorter sigh, and say that she Was ready as she'd ever be, She reckoned. And so the years went, one by one, And somehow she was never done; An’ when the angel said as how, “Mis’ Smith, it's time you Trested now,” She sorter raised her eyes to look A second as a stitch she took. “All right. I'm comine now,” says she, *Tm ready as I'll ever be. I reckon. J. H W, OVER THE HILLS, Over the hills and far away, A little boy steals from his morning , And under the blossoming apple tree He lies and dreams of the things to be; ©Of battles fought and of victories won, ©Of wrongs o'erthrown and of great done— ©f valor that he shall prove some day, ©Over the hills and far away— Over the hills and far away— Over the hills and far away, » 1It's O for the toil the livelong day ! But it mattered not to the soul aflame With a love for riches and power and ! fame! On, O man! while the sun is high— On to the yonder joys that lie Yonder where blazeth the moon of day! Over the hills and far away— Over the hills and far away— Over the hills and far away, An oid man lingers at close of day; Now that his journey is almost done, His battles fought and his victories won— The old-time honesty and truth, The trustfulness and the friends of youth, Home and mother—where are they? Over the hills and far away— Over the hills and far away— —Eugent Field. ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES. CRIMSON RAMBLER—The for Ready has been mailed to her. READY—The cards received have been mailed as you directed. ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND—Please send the Social Corn Editor your full address. ENID—Cards received and a8 you directed. Thanks for card to Editor. Omit stamps please when you send cards for we are in your debt. AUNT HESTER—Cards received and forwarded as you directed. TO MEMBERS sending cards to be remailed: Please do not write pen- name In address space of card but let it precede the written message. It looks better and does not then inter- fere with the address Minister's Daughter—Will mail souv- enir card to Grace as soon as she sends in her fuil address. This Week a few letters are over because of the picnic letters. Susanne wishes to have a recipe for salting down string heans for winter use, or for putting them up in salt water to be freshemed and used in winter. ..Social Corner Members will be sur- prised to learn that Ready so modest- 1y passed her birthday on the 2d of July. We all wish her many happy Teturns of course. card held A CHAT FROM RAINBOW Dear Social Corner Friends:—How are vou all this lovely weather? Well and happy 1 hope. I should miss my y visits from one and all very much if I failed to receive the Bulle- tin. How oftn I find myself wonder- ing where the different ones live, and bow they look. Mountain Laurel:—You are most welcome, as I guessed you at once,and I know the other sisters would, too, if they had seen you as much as T have, I hope you are pleasantly situated, but we miss you as a neighbor and friend, when you were on R. F. D. 3 0. H, O. No, T haven't been iIn Union Center for nearly twenty years, but keep well informed by papers and correspondents as to the doings in and around there. Ma:—If you haven't had better luck with your chickens than I have had thig spring, you had better change from hen to pigs and see if you can beat Nat. - Here is a cake worth trying, at least, for any one who wants— Bpice Cake—Ona cup brown sugar, 'D molasses, 1 cup butter, 1 cup mil egg. 1 teaspoon soda, 2 of f nnamon, 3 cups ‘flour, mother it “black cake Lemon Layer Cake: One cup sugar, butter the size of an egg, creamed to gether. add 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 cups flour, into which has been sifted 1 level Boda and 2 of cream Makes thres layers, hild, th'.—‘l"wthtlrd‘ cup granulated sugar, heaping teaspoons flour, beat- ea yolk of one egg, Alix thoroughly, matled ! | Aun ~tihe house greased my. nose. then pour over it 1 cup bofling -water, stirring carefully all the while, and boll until thickened. If not as thick as you le-ge, more flour can be added. l‘_la\'nr with lemon extract, This is nice for any any one out of lemons. Best wishes to all. RAINBOW. FRUIT RECIPES. Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith I send a few tested recipes: Peaches No. 1—For 10 Ibs. yvellow peaches (peeled) allow; 4 Ibs. sugar, 1 qt. vinegar, 1 oz cloves, 1-2 oz mae and 2 oz cinnamon. Boil 20 minute then drop the peaches in the hot syrup and boil 10 minutes. Seal. : Peaches—No. 2—For nine pounds cling peaches, peeled, allow 3 lbs su- gar, 1 quart vinegar, 1 ounce cinna- mon and 1-2 ounce cla Heat vin- egar, sugar and spices, pour over {fruit and let stand over night. Then drain off the syrup, boil it down thick: {drop the ches in and cook a few minutes, Can at once. Pears or Apple—Peel and aquarter the apple. Leave stems on the small, peeled pears weigh four pounds white sugar add ome pint strong vinegar: and 1-2 tablespoon each of mace cin- namon and cloves. Steam the fruit till tender; drop into the boiling syr- up, having tied the spices in a cloth. In five minutes remove the fruit cans rbmlls_\rup down rich and pour o ruit. Grapes and Currants—For eight pounds seeded grapes allow 5 pounds sugar and one pint vinegar. Cook slowly 2 1-2 hours; then add one table spoon cinnamon, can_in pint cans, Spiced currants are prepared as grapes, only do not remove the seed. Easy Sour Pickles—Pour hoiling Water over small cucumbers. Let set till cold then drain and pour be water again, drain and pour b salted vinegar over them, and ca: I think showers of postal sards nice. 1 am a September bird. Ay birthday is the first of September, | ELLA OF CANTERBURY, A SICK ROSEBUSH. Editor Social Corner The sister who a damask rose which does not ure iis buds has a s rose on her hands and it is not easy to say what causes th at the ropts might om. Before special en such a rose its cas |e {m 1died, | To do the | treated accor __best roses should be ing to their needs. In st place a rose to do well should as firm in the soil as a. fence pr pound down the soil. It should be reg- ulariy mulched with cow manure, or sustained by regularly stirring into | the soil each season an ounce or twe of the flour of bone. If plant lice or any finsect 1ses the trouble, | the bush « be drenched often with soap this s offensive to all kinds of rose bush pests. If there s a worm at the roots drench the with strong lime water and | drive him out, or gi an applica- ‘unn or two of There is nothing { that of many 1 bad. Y ange {n the fact one rose bushes goes The trouble is that somethin | unnaturul 1s happening to 1t and that | something must be stopped or the bush will be ruined. | I the elster w udy her rose bush l:‘niine to a ane as to the pos- sible cause the blighted bud: h proceed in her own wa o v to remove the one of ‘these formulas, t and see it doing well cause by any 8he may save 1 again, JOs TIME DOES NOT DRAG .WITH READY, Dear Editor and Sdcial Corner Sis ters: T have been living in such a | whirl I have not had time to get a word in edgewise; but T am going to stop long enough this afternoon to have & chat with the Social Corner sisters, The man of the house and I have had a pirthday. His is only a week be- fore mine. Mehitable and Sister The- oda are only two days later. We had a party this vear and there were thir- teen at the party, t 13 vears ago rl?n » presented me with a diamond ring. T do not { think he will care if I téll you how old he is, for when one of the party ask- ed his age he said “T am 14.” I will tell you how we spent the Fourth. We arose early and decorated, with the stars and stripes fiying above all. 1 did not see any that went abead of ours. We went down street and saw the parade. It. was a fine one. Home again. After lunch we went | out to Forest park where we heard the {band and saw some fine high jumping. Then- We enjoyed an automobile trip i around the city and ended up by going |to hear the chimes. The bells are | very sweet toned. We also enjoved the fireworks from our side porch, SPH DOB. 1 Frozen: I enfoyed your letier so much this weck, Please keep them going. Geot bshot pictures can an e, dy be at the | temperance It was very in- 1ty How are you? I have start. ed a white tattin bag. I wish you and | all Soclal Corner gisters would give me | their {deas of what shade of silk-I shall line it with, Shall it be blue, or Soclal Corner yellow? | Aunt Mehitable and Sister Theoda: I am pleased to know you both had such happy birthdays, The man of That is something he has never falled to do since I have known him. Ma: 'We miss your Sociai Corner letters. - 3 Libbie: Shall be always pleased to send something to The Corner about my new home. Times are lively here. Time does not drag. Have been home only a few hours. Went down to see the” Itelian parade this morning. Yesterday I went to Nelson’s to see the Dic®ures. There was some fine |music and singing and the Japanese acrobats were fine. 1 always enjoy watching any»hing that requires skill. I will close this time, with best wishes from SISTER READY. HELPS AND HINTS FROM FRANK. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I am sending little things some Sis- tars might find useful. If there is a bare spot on your lawn where the grass will not grow, sow flax seed on it. Small seeds sown out of doors will germinate sooner if covered with a coarse, gunny sack. To utilize an old flour sifter, boil eggs in it simply setting the sifier in a kettle of boiling water, Boil new earthenware dishes before using them and they will lose a good deal of their brightness. If the pantry shelves have no doors put a window shade on a roller in front of them and pull down the shade when not in use; it will make a real protection against dust. A single’ mint plant set under a hydrant where it gets plenty of mois- ture will give great satisfaction sup- plying garnishes for the table. It a small child doesn't like water, try flavoring it with orange to give it & pleasant taste. Corks ‘may be kept in bottles when traveling by sticking them in with adpesive plaster, such as surgeons use. When cooking tomatoes to strain be improved by a bay leaf and a plece of mace added. Calla Lilly: As I've had some ex- perience with new feathers I can tell you its not heat, its the moths that are ~ gure the trouble with your pillows. The camphor is good and the moth ball, too. If they are not eaten bad, and in dally use, it may be stopped if mot, for sure, empty them in pil- low slips, fasten ends, put in the wash boiler with soap suds and boil and rinse; pin to clothes line to dry, or lay upon something; shake, turn and whip them often, in this way they turn all right, if your ticks are not soiled, turn them, brush off and put on_line. Charlotte: I have never prepared a dish of the smoked halibut; but after soaking over night, or till fresh- ened. other kinds of salt fish; I take them in a cheese cloth, or an old napkin, and boil and make a dressing of rich milk or cream with cups | of butter and pepper and a dust of salt; put on stove and stir till bolls— very nice. I wash the cloths and save them for the same use. 1 dare say other Sisters will provide you with some fine recipes. Rose of New England. Corner wedding was a success, the little fairies and pages made 2 picture fit for a frame. 1 was pleased to be of some use -there, thank you. The Social Aunt Mehitable: The pretly view card received. Thank you. e As I've often made visits in the cir- cle I think of Florilla, Celinda, Hat- tie Marie, Fay Verna and M. Roena, Dina, Blanche and others as members all in good standing. Show your color its vellow, and fill space for _a while. Moosup. FRANK. CRIMSON RAMBLER. GLENWOOD WAS THERE IN ' FANCY. Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner:—How I longed to be one of the number at the picnic at Coven- try Lake last Thursday. Only the knowledge that my goilng wouid cause | the members of my household much Inconvenience, at a very busy season, | kept me from joining you there. | In fancy I was with you and I was | glad to read in | who | you had, ful urday’s Corner of was there, and the good I am sure we are all grate- Biddy” and our kind edifor the ation even though we | could not accept. Should another pic- nic be arranged later in the season, I would certainly try to be there. It has been many months have written to our Corner | lieve my sisters, I sponge, wbsorbing all the good things [ there, while I gave nothing in return. When I yo often figure in the stories of the ddings of Social Corner mem- to nce I but be- bers, and have even been mentioned in | some of your letters, I have, Indeed, felt- that I was unworthy to be re- | memberea thus; but I thank you, sis- | for your remembrance, your let- { ters and stories have been greatly en- | Joyed. IO wir Sister Frank:—It seems good - from you, but I am so Sorry still a shut-in. I have always lette: | | enjoyed your long illness missed you so much. —How well "do I re- | Dear ¢ the good times we spent to- those old days. Your letters interesting. Apple Blossom:—There is one thing you can’t do, and that is hide your |identity. No matter what your “nom” may be, T can always find vou. In clofing I wish to express thanks and appreciation for helpful letters contributed by Biddy, Aunty, Theoda, The Dreamer, Billie, FEnid, _Aline, Crimson Rambler. Interested Reader and Aunt Mehitable. % GLENWOOD. | Colchester HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE SYRUP. Dear Editor and Sisters in the So- cial rner:—This is a 'y busy morning but I feel that I ought to write and apologize for not attending the picnic at Coventry Lake last Thurs- as been present and made the acquaint- ance of more of the Social Corner fa- mily than are already numbered among my {riends, d enjoyed all those Social Corner daintles. ~Owing, however, to the fact that I had as my | suest Roena, who many of know is my own dear mamma, and who did not feel sufficiently rested from her recent travels to attempt the journey, I was not able to be present with you. Sister Biddy—it was a pleasure to attend the temperance meeting, but I hardly see how I could keep still, for I am a busybody when it comes to the temperance cause, and am pretty apt to have my say on the subject if there is_any opportunity. I have not seen as yet a recipe for pineapple syrup published in our Cor- ner that was asked for by “A stranger at the gate.” Now, I believe In mak- ing the stranger feel at home, both in the home and in the church, and we want her to feel at home in the Corner, so I will send the recipe and then be off to the many duties that are waiting. Pineapple Syrup—Cut five parts of peeled pineapple into thin slices; put them into a suitable vessel, pour om five parts of good white vinegar, five parts of watcr for several days at a moderate temperature. Next, make a ing thirty parts of sugar 3 of water to boiling, Preserve the syrup in stone jugs, or bottles, in the cellar. FAYHE VERNA. Salem, Bill—A park bench which ean only be used when a coin is dropped in a slot {s a California man's inventton, Jill—An additional reason for the ho- bo to beg.—Yonkews Statesman. and use for tomato jelly, the flavor will | and | times | have been like a! and during your | I would have loved dearly to have| AT THE socIAL CDRNEQ PICNIC Thursday, . the seventeenth, dawned gloriously fair. Having enjoyed a trip to South Coventry, the day before the winter had decided to give up the Pleasure of going again, so soon> However, while at the = breakfast table the resolve to stay at home was shaken, for the telephone rang and ‘Aunt Sara’s daughter inquired: “Aten’t you going to the picnic?” ‘Why, of course Aunt Sara’s going,” she continued. She expects to meet Peggy Anne in Willimantic. Still the resolution to remain at home hung, but now only by a thread. Another call at the telephone—a sur- prised exclamation of “What mot go- ing?” and Polly Peppermint's last firm decision to stay at home vanished. In fifteen minutes she was on her way to the happy picnic grounds. “On the car directly behind Polly sat two smiling individuals with decided- ly ‘“picnicy” gazes, and still more “picnicy” ‘appearing packages. “Ah,” thought Polly “those are some of us, but I don’t dare speak to them for they may treat me as did the lady in Willimantic, who on being asked: “Are vou a Social Cornerite?’ answer- ed: “No! T'm no Social Cornerite. Let me pass please.” As the car came up South Coventry street the two “picnicy appearing trav- elers left and Polly "again _thought: “Lucky I didn’t speak {o the Must have been mistaken about them. Another lady burdened with a heavy basket had entered the car and occu- pied the seat with the now doubtful traveler who did not dare address the' new comer, as she feared making an- other bluder. But the basket the wel- coming smiles and the general air of socialbility seemd to point toward the | Place of feasting. | As the car stopped, the “Guide” car- rying a. yellow and white banner came i forward ‘and asked: “Are you a Cornerite?” Only one, beside Biddy, who was- the hostess had come on this car, but it | was not long before three others among |them the two who had occupied the | seat back of Polly Peppermint, came up to be welcomed by Biddy and the | Guide. After some questioning Polly Pep- permint found that she was then con- versing with Polly Wintergreen and | Rambler. The “Solitary” .was there !also bringing a note from our kind Ed- |itor and a generous check from The | | Bulletin. Shoulflerin% the heavy basket which belonged to Biddy the “Solitary” with | the others followed the “Guide over |the woodsy winding -way to “The | Birches,” a cottage which nestled | among the rocks and trees high above the waters of thg lake. _On the porch were comfortable chalrs and a most alluring couch ham- mock, all of which were generously offered to the visitors for their comfort. The Solitary made himself most use- ful in procuring the many supplies ‘While he was rowing toward the land- ing others of the clan assembled at the cottage—and one came to know Maine Lover and the two charming younger “Maine Lovers.” 2 “Peggy Anne and her wee Peggv“, “Aunt Sara”, the gentle- volced “The- oda” “Black Pansy,” “Aunty” * with the tatting bag” and the smiling “Mar- ried and Happy.” Much merriment accompanied the ferreting out of the identities of Peg- gy Anne” and Aunt Sara” and one heard—such questions as: Are you Ruth?” “Jim?” “Jim's wife?” *Iola?”. “Elizabeth?’ “Cheris- eite?” and the answers No! “No!” & Soon the “Solitary” arrived bring- |ing with him three passengers whom { he introduced as Mrs. “Solitary” and her daughters. Now came the ery, * Ve must send {for the cream,” and again the ‘Soli- | tary” went on a helping mission. Meanwhils, all preparations were 1 | made for the picnic dinner ana on the return of the “Solitary,” the call for lunch was heard. « It would take too long to enumerate | the many good things set before the hungry crowd, but suffice it to say | that no one lacked for any good j things, and all had more than was or the happy lunch hour the entered the steam launch and | a refreshing interval was spent upon the lake. This time gave the party more opportunity for becoming ac- quainted, and it was with a sigh of regret that several of the members | finally left the grounds in order to be > the car for their home- Many thanks are due to The Bulle- {tin and the editor of the Social Cor- | ner, the Mlostess, “Biddy,” the “Soli- y” and Miss B. S. Birch, for all that they did to make the affalr a grand success. All present regretted that the other | members of our large family could i not be present. I, for one, hope that THE S. C. PICNIC—THE REAL THING. Dear Editor and Sisters: Those who were detained from going to the Social Corner picnic, by business or household cares, will be glad of an account of it from those who were fortunate enough to attend. « There was no fiction about it. It was the real. genuine thjng. The en- Jovment we all get out of it, the pleas. ure of meeting those so deeply inte ested in the same cause, the merri- ment caused by the discovery of who | 18 who, which made the welkin ring and the pleasant surprises that were in store for us are all past description. The day was bright and beautifui | The yellow gleam of the sun did its best to blend its color with the color | chosen and worn by the Cornerites, | and yellow was resplendent every- where. Once again it brought to mind | the “yellow day” that happened years | ago. But this was a different kind of | yellow day, and the mystery was in}| the name—not the color. As we left the trolley our attention | was attracted by a demure miss wav- ing a yellow flag whosa fringed borders | waved a welcome to us, and in place of stars was pasted the illustrated ! heading of our page, with the words| “Social Corner.” our guide, if we would, with yellow ribbon In her hair, the lace beading of | her dress run with yellow ribbon, and i hat profusely trimmed with yellow. | We did not need to be told her moth- | er was an enthusjastic Cornerite. She! |led us to a, sylvan nook that was in- deed a charmed place—to a promi- | nence overlooking the placid lake be- i neath, where one could hold converse | with nature and “look through nature | up _to nature’s God.” = But we had no timo for musing. It was fully occupied in getting acquaint- | ed, relating experiences, petting the tiny member of the Corner, unpacking the lunch baskets and getting ready for | lunch. | The table fairly groaned. In the cen- | ter a loaf of calke was conspicuous by its unusua mentation. The f | om_the te £ ed by a vine with the words * Corner” in red letters. Aunty is an| | expert in making fancy ornamented cake. There were sandwiches of all Ikinds, plckles, olives, stuffed eggs, sal- ads, an assortment of fruit, and good coffee. Aunt Serena’s ginger snaps were there (if she was not); Billie’s Pratt Institute cup cakes; Cook of, Norwich's R'e;’;ortsréf the Social Corner Picnic | for our picnic. | cake there were, | cess, chocolate cake, Aunt’s puff cake. Lib- die’s dandy drop and too many others to mentlon; and ice cream. My! ‘Wasn't it good, and such ‘a variety ot flavors and such generous ,dishes! (T am sure some one will get profuse thanks for all that was done for us. We were hungry, and we ate; and then we ate when we were not hungry be- cause we could not help it Our cup enjoyment seemed full, but to make it overfiow we had a delightful trip .around the lake, soon, too soon, it was time to leave such an enchanting spot and the ac- quaintances just formed, and take the cars for home, hoping to meet again in the near future. 3 How our Editor's ears must have burned that day. Three cheers for The Bulletin, for its interest in our pleas- ure. Three cheers for Biddy for the splen- did place she secured for us and her untiring efforts in our behaif. Remarks were heard on every side: “What a good time I've had, “I would not have missed it for . one was heard to say: “If you attend one Social Corner gathering you will want to attend them all.” Aunt Mehitable: ‘What could possi- bly have kept you away? I hope it wasn't broken bones, as I heard that kept one sister at home. Crimson Rambler: Why did you dis- appoi"nt me thus? Were your roses gone? C. E. S.: T hoped to meet you there. You missed the time of your life. It was real, and no joke about it. Ready: Do the fates continue to serve you unkindl; Have patience. We'll try it again. THEODA. ‘Willimantic. BIDDY ENJOYED THE PICNIC. Dear Editor and Sisters:—What a lovely day we did have for the picinc. My only regret was the editor was ab- sent—then if more sisters had only been present. But perhaps the next picnic will not be rushed off so, and more can come. All who were there extend thelr thanks to The Bulletin and the editor for the kindness in providing tne means for the good time. We also need to thank Mr. Stone for his un- failing effort to make us all so joyful No doubt he got as much enjoyment out of it as the others did. Mrs. Stone and two daughters were there and we are in hopes, sisters, of hearing from them through the Cor- ner. Watch out, now! Grace:—1 am so sorry I left you out in the temperance meeting. But I had you in by your old name, didn't I Is the broken arm better? you have my sympathy, poor dear. Was sorry it happended so to keep you away from the picnic. We had a jolly time. my walk made me very tired, but I am still scratching. Wasn't the scenery Jovely. The lilly is gone, but wasnt it beautiful? Aunt Mehitable—Your letter came this morning. I did miss you so, poor thing. Can’t you do something for your headaches? I will gladly send you the paper referred to. Pop-Over—Where were you? We didn’'t see you at the picnic. Black Pansy—Your P. C. just came by this mail My tooth is some better; but oh, I couldn’t sleep much that night it ached so. Glad you en- joyed the picnic. To bad you didn’t get there sooner. Trust your “head” is straightened ere this. Glad to have met you. O. H. O—Am sorry you couldn't be at the plenic. You might have brought your company along with you. Were you guilty of waving the yellow flag as the cars went by? I do hope we will have another picmic soon. Peggy Ann:—How is the little one? I am still looking forward to the 18th. of August. I shall certainly be there if T am able. Pink Rose:—Where were you, Why didn’t you come to the picnic? We expected you. Corn Flower or Betsey Boffitt:—Why don’t you give us another story, if you are unable to attend ptcnics, you cer- tainly could find time to write couldn’t you? s I just had the loveliest bouquet of sweet peas brought in to me from a neighbor of mine. Actually, you couldn’t cover it with a milk pan. It is the largest bunch of sweet peas I ever saw in my life, and I do love them so. BIDDY. Tolland County. A JOLLY TIME AT THE PICNIC. Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: —Have been quite busy of late so have not written to our Social Corner, but always read the paper. I was present at the picnle. Oh, what a jolly time we did have, to be sure; and we had a live man there, a truely live man; and he made it very pleasant for us, for which we thank him very much; also The Bul- | there may soon 'be another Sochal |letin. Our hearts swell in gratitude | Corner picnic. s 5 for the good things provided for POLLY PEPPERMINT. |us. Was sorry not to have the editor with us. So sorry you could not be with us Grace, also Ready; but perhaps you will be able to go to the next one, Where. oh where is our dear Sweet Lavender, also Pink Rose. Sorry dear Samantha you could not come. : Aunty, how are you these fine days? Do you ever go berrying? Married and Happy:—Have got that runner done yet. Dear Aunty Mehitable we missed you at the picnic! What was the mat- ter? POLLY WINTERGREEN. AUNTY ENJOYED THE PICNIC. you Dear Hditor and Sisters: I must come forth with a few words of praise It was real and gen- uine. The only thing lacking was the presence of male visitors. But when you hear what a tilme we had, I think you will all be ready for the next one. The day dawned eclear and warm, and on_reaching the Lake, there was one of Biddy’'s chicks dressed in white, | trimmed in yellow, carrying a Yyellow flag, in one corner of which was past- i ed the heading of our Social Corner page, ready to gulde us to the place of all places for that day, the-pl t- est and best adapted for a Soelal Cor- ner picnic, and as the sisters came W could not mis(ake‘lalong at different hours of the day what a time we had guessing who they were, The display of food on the table showed that the sisters used the re- cipes given in the Corner, and while putting up their lunch they were not only thinking of their own appetites, but of the whole Corner. I couldn't begin to téll you how many kjnds of and sandwiches of various kinds, stuffed eggs, lettuce salad, biscuits and butter, pickles, olives and fruit of several kinds; and as the Editor wasn't able to be there, we had The Bulletin's treat of ice cream and a steamer ride around the Lake for all who cared to go, Some of the Sisters wore badges representing their pen names. Polly Peppermint and Polly Wintergreen nted by rolls of lozenges. imantic reporter was pres- or and the help of Biddy, made the day a long to be rememberefl suc- I wouldn’t have missed it for anything; and shall try to be on hand for the next one if there should be one. . Sweet Lavender: A, few weeks ago I made your date ple, and it was fine. I served it to company and amongst them was a Social Corner sister. They thought it was great. Hlzabeth: Yes, I received the lace oush the instructions of | POTLATCH'S Friends: T ‘It seems to have a little more. This, beer They bave come from the mnorth, east and south. Not the kind one sister haker wrote about, but the true oid friends | flaanel one loves to have come; and I have en- Joyed E:as:yw%mn?:nmgmm. ) myself, have a visit ik the Cornamiter b I have not failed to read the Corner letters and stories even with company, and plenty to do. The summer has been the coolest I have ever seen, and ‘we have had plenty of rain—more than ‘we cared for. When our eastern friends ‘were suffering from the heat we were We heavy coats to keep comfc able when out driving or shopping. I wish to say my Social Corner gar- den is blooming; at least most of the flowers are now in bloom; and I wish to thank the friends who were kind Frank I planted the lily of the valley; it was not a success—too cold. They do_not grow well here out of doors. Janet said asters. They are coming on woon. Allne’s favorite was white petunia. They are very pretty. Faye Verna's pansy bed is the finest of all. nsies just grow in this cli- mate withyut care. uiishine: You wrote forget-me-no and sure yott are remembered. Joan loves the heliotrope. It has proven a succhss. Frank, Th and Blanch remem- bered me with seeds, and Mr. Editor, the “Rose of New KEngland” is the pride of the garden. Balsam Fir sent me so many seeds I gave some to my friends; so, you see, your good deeds did a lot for others. My neighbors share ths garden. I give them bougquets as often as I can. The more one cuts flowers the better they grow. Bister Theoda also sent me a little ‘bow of yellow ribbon. I am very proud of it, evan'if I cannot wear it and go to_the picnic. I see by The Bulletin of July 8th some of you are planning for a picnic soon. Just give onme thought to your ‘western sister_when you are together. This week I may wear the yellow bow. It is one of our Potlatch colo: | the other is white, and the Potlatch | starts Wednesday, 16th of July. The city will be decorated with yellow and white, and red, white and blue. Yel- low for gold—white for snow. Sally Sycamor: i where you are. Not a word from you this long time. Are you still hunting up the history of that bridge? . Ready: I mailed you a postal long ago. Did you receive it. I hope you will like your new home. I am sendng my recipe : How to Cook Cabbage in Milk Slice the cabbage very thin; take out the coarser parts; put in a saucepan over a slow fire, covering entirely with milk, adding a lump of butter. Simmer slowly for about two hours; grate a little nutmeg on it, add more butter and a little salt when served. Nut Bread: Two loaves—Mix four cups of flour, four teaspoons baking powder two eggs, two cups sweet milk, one cup sugar, one cup of chopped nuts; let stand thirty minutes and bake forty-five minutes in slow oven. Raisins or dates may be used instead of nuts. It's time to get busy. My best wishes to all, and success to the pienic. POTLATCH. Seattle. AUNT HESTER FINDS THE REC}- PES O. K. Dear Social Corner Sisters: As I have a few spare moments will try and improve them by writing a few lines for our beloved corner. I would like to have gone to the picnic last Thursday at Coventry, but was so far away 1 could not go. But hope we hay have another for those who live in around Norwich, so we can meet some of our Sisters and Editor. Lincoln park, or Poquetanuck Draw- bridge are both suitable places for a ! picnic, and are on the Norwich and ‘Westerly Trolley line. Ruth: 1'tried your recipe for Sweet Strawberry Shortcake and we lked it very much, have put it into my book of recipes to keep. Hannah Who, Willimantte: T am golng to try your Preserved Pineap- ple and—will let you know how I suc- = with it. ~ Biddy: of Tolland county: Your story entitled “The Temperance Meeting” was very fine, and glad to |say I was of some service to you. | How did you know I liked flowers so well? I have a lovely collection of flowers at my home, and enjoy them very much. ‘Well, I will bid you all farewell for today, hoping to meet you at our next picnic, if we conclude to have one. AUNT HESTER. THE BABY’'S OUTFIT. Editor and Cornerites:—I wish to send in an article on babies:—“There came into. port the other day, the queerest little craft, without a stitch of rigging on; I looked and looked and laughed. It seemed so strange that she should come across the stormy water and anchor there, right in my. room, my daughter, oh! my daughter.” No matter how stormy the sea, nor how hard the time these little crafts put In for some port right along; and the rigging is always waiting for them. It differs in different places, but you may be sure no matter what the rig- ging is made of, be it coarse or fine, elaborate or plain, the same amount of love goes into it all, and the heart- fest welcome is always given the lit- tle “mite” I will give a small list of contents of the wardrobe required, I shall not make it too expensive or elaborate, for ft is those to whom it must be plainest that need the minutest direc- instructions with samples. Will re- port when I get time to try it. Many thanks. I fear I have made a mistake in your identity, as I have found out since; but mevertheless I would like to see you and your dahlias. Hubby must have been quite small when at- tending school with you, as he can't seem to remember you. Was it in the town of Bozrah or Exeter? Grace: I am So sorry your misfor- tune should have kept you at home from the picnic. Yes, I have gotten over my tramp in the wilds with you and Biddy; and have taken the same tramp several times since. Once with Pop-Over and once with Polly Win- tergreen. Ready: Yes I received your letter and am going to answer it soon, I hope. I haye been quite busy with company. I haven't made any tattin this sum- mer. Am glad you are prospering with it. How is the bag coming on? Pink Rose: Where were- you, that you didn’t appear at the picnic. I iooked the woods over at the Lake, {but wasn't able to find Hepatica. If she had been at the picnic I should have found her. Enid: I was surprised to see that you were still in Cuba. I had looked a good many times for your card tell- ing that vou had arrived home. Are you going to stay there this summer? Your new name is all right. I see we have another Aunty our Corner, so I will sign myself AUNTY NO, L. in I am wondering | myself 50 well, it has seemed| first thing in the morning till a person has time to dress it. 3 Napkins should be abundant, at least, five or six dozen will not be to many. The cotton y is the best material to use, and should be cut the length of a double square of the width of the material . A good supply of three sized safety pins, also, are needed which may be put in a little cushion made for the occasion, a bottle of olive oil, a Httl soft brush, for the’ tiny head, several soft towels, also a hox of good talcum powder; a nice little soap dish com- taining a square of pure castile soap; some little bootees for the tiny' feet. if some are wanted, for out. One very nice dress for “calling oc- casions.” Now baby can’t go out without a coat and bonnet, of this I shan't try to say, because mamas’' differ so in their selections; and last but not least, baby must have a nice little go-cart. Hark! did 1 hear the editor saving {ou qhave written enough for this ime? A NICE LETTER FROM M. ROENA. Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner:——The very warm welcome extended me by our kind editor, makes it very pleasant for me to again enter the Soctal Corner. Yes, I am back again In dear Old New England, after nearly two vears of absence. 1 find myself seated under the shade of the “pines” in my daughter's yard. Do you ask if T am glad to be back home? Yes, the ties that bind me here are sacred; some fond recollections some sad ones; but the sweet and tender welcome that my own loved | ones, have given me, with a cordial welcome from all old friends is very pleasing indeed. I have traveled many thousand miles, in all manner of conveyances— from an automobile to a ferryboat— 1 think of all the ways, I prefer the horse and carriage next to that, the interurban travel appeals to me, for I am a lover of the beautiful country. I have had some ' delightful rides in Chester and Montgomery counties, Pa., also in different parts of Ohio and New Jersey, I think that you who have traveled over the Pennsylvania line from the “city of brotherly love” to Columbus, Ohio, will agree with me that it is a grand and beautiful coun- try; and the scemery along the Mus- kingam and Tuscarawas valleys can’t be excelled. The mountalns, the horse shoe bend, who can see them without a thrill of joy taking possession of their very souls, "and exclaiming surely the Lorch is great and good. It has been a year of much happi-~ ness to be with my own and blood—my dear brother and sisters. How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood, when fond recol- lection presents 'them to view. The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled wild wood and every loved spot which my infancy knew. Love is the fulfilling of the law of nature—love is to have within us the hidden spring that makes life fruitful —life beaut] Love is the golden chain that binds our hearts in chris- tian link. My opportunities for being useful have been many; and only when we feel that we are filling our little niche In this life, giving to others the best we have, expecting’ the same to come back to us. If we give love—love to our life will flow, if we give a smile a sweet smile wili return to us. Oh, if we could only realize that our probation here is short—and that it is the little things in life that count. A kind word spoken to some discouraged one, a smile given to one in trouble. The hand of chris- tlan welcome extended to those who are weak and tempted. Then it couldn’t well be said of us, “she hasn’'t done what she could. I want to thank all the sisters who have so kindly remembered me in my travels. 1 have read and enjoyed all vour good and interesting letters. 1 hope to meet Grace and others; I would have been delighted te have attended the picnic last weel but it came a_week too soon for me, I was not sufficiently rested from my long trip to take the long ride from Col- chester in the evening; but hope that later on we may have another one, perhaps nearer to us. With kindly feelings and the best of wishes for all the Corner folks, ¥ am : : @ai «‘i?j - SEASONABLE RECIPES, Dear Social Corner Sisters and Ed- ditor: Here are some things which T hope the Sisters will try: Succotash—Use six ears of corn te a pint of string beans. Shring and snap the beans into small pieces. Wash them and put with the corn, which should be most carefully cut from the cob (use a silver knife and squeeze out the yellow kernel). Put corn and beans into half a pint of boiling water and let them cook three-fourths of an hour. Add a plece of butter, a lit- tle salt and pepper; toss the beans and corn as you would a salad: cover ten minutes after mixing, but do not let them boil. Fried Tomatoes—Choose firm toma- toes and cut in thick slices. Dip these in flour and fry in a little smoking hot butter, placing them cut side down when_first put into the skillet. Care must be takeu that they do not burn. How long to cook Vegetables: String beans, forty minutes, Carrots, forty-five minutes. .- Celery, one half hour. » Onions, one hour. Your sister, M. ROENA. ~ Cucumbers, twenty minutes. ~ i Peas, twenty to . twenty-five mrine utes. Apple Salad—Cut celery fine. Cut tart, juicy apples in the same way and cover with lemon. juice to keep them from growing dark. Mix apples and celery and cover with French dress- ing, placing the mixture ‘tastefully upon lettuce leaves. Apple salad 1s served with 'y BROWN BBAI s Plainfield. i HOW TO MAKE RASPBERRY FRIT< TERS. Raspberry Fritters—One cup of sour milk, one cup of sweet milk, one tea- spoon of saleratus a pinch of salt, flour to mix like pancake batter. Any kind of berries may be used. Fry om hot griddle slightly greased. THE KID, *I suppose that with.Jinks it was a case of marry in haste, and repent at leisure.” e “Not _exactly. His principal ce; plaint appears to be. that he has leisure."—B: Express, m- . el