Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 20, 1915, Page 14

GOD’S WORST IS BETTER THAN SATAN’S BEST EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulretin wants good home letter: good business letters; good help- ful letters of any kind the mindsmay suggest. They should be in hand by Wednesday 1f 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. SOCHAL CORNER POEM. Little Things. goodbye kiss is a little thing, AW!U‘I your hand on the door to go; But it takes the venom out of the sting Of a thoughtless word or a cruel fling, That you made an hour ago, i ‘ A Kiss of greeting is sweet and rare, After the tofl of the day: But it _smoothes the furrows out of the care And lines on the forehead you once called fair, In the years that have flown away, i *Tis a little thing to say, “You are kind: I love you my dear” each night. For it sends a thrill through the heart, 1 find, For Tove is tender. as love is blind, As we climb life’s ragged height. ‘We starve each other for love's caress; ‘We take, but do not give. It seems so easy some soul to bless, But we dole love grudingly, less and less, Tl *tis bitter and hard to live. —Anonymous. Life’s Mirror. Fhere are loval hearts, there are spir- its brave. . There are souls that are pure and < true Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to ynu‘ Gtve love, and love to your life will flow, A strength in your utmost need; Have (;."-h. ang a score of hearts will show : Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth, and your gift will be paid in ¥ind, And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely A emile that Is Just as sweet. o For life is the mirror of king and slave, “Tis just what we are and do; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. +~—Madeline S. Bridges in Christian Register. MNQUIRTES AND ANSWERS. ABSENT ONE—Letter and card forwarded as you requested. SILVER SIXPENCE—Cards received and malled to the writers indicated. DOM PEDRO—Cards recelved and ment to destination. AUNTY NO. 1—Thanks for card and congratulations. Cards forwarded to the writers you designated, DOM PEDRO writes: Many thanks for your kindness in mailing me_the lovely booklet. I have been a shut- in two months today, and cannot write anything more than a postal. I hope all the Social Corner people enjoyed The Anniversary. The dear old Corner! I am wishing it a pros- perous year and hope to be able to contribute something for it in the near future. Received several cards from the sisters. PANSY: Card recelved and mailed to Chatterbox. ENID: Cards received and mailed as you directed. BLANCHE—Your excellent letter ‘will be printed just as soon as we get room for it. The cards were received and mailed as you directed. POTLATCH-—Cards received and forwarded to the partles indicated. J. A. K'S bdirthday anniversary comes on March 23d and as she is shut-in a card shower on that day might afford her considerable pleasure, Cards malled to M. G. B, 12 Home street, New London, will"be sure to reach her. TROTTIE writes: Here it is Wed- nesday morning and 1 must histle to write up anything about the annual gathering of the Social Corner sisters of Club No. 1. It was a pleasant af- fair. Full of fun as usual. I for one certainly enjoyed meeting sisters whose faces were new to me. Much praise is due to those who did so much to keep everything moving smoothly. King thoughts for all. GREETINGS FROM SEATTLE. Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: The fifth anniversary of the Soclal Corner is here, and I feel sure we are going to hear from many of the old and the new writers. What a large family, and how patient and good our Editor has been. How many useful things we have iearned from one an- other: and the kind thoughts sent out to one another can never be forgotten. The year has brought its changes to each and every one. Sorrow, pain, and the passing away of some loved one. We have learned some hard les- sons, and grown wiser, and better, as the trials of life help us to grow and develop, and understand life better. Now, before us, is the promise of spring. All nature is springing to life. Oh, the joy of living; and how glad we are to know we are at peace. Tet us send out our good thoughts mcross the sea; and pray with all our strength that this terrible war may end. all winter. The robins, bluebirds and meadow larks have never left us, 1 wish I could send you all a bou- quet of sweet violets. Joan: I, too, am waiting. R. D.: You will hear from the golden west soon. Hettie Marie: I hope you are feel- ing well this spring. Sister Wildwood, who his been quite ill, is better now. She will be 76 the 26th ‘of Anclly Iam going Yo make this visit short. Am hoping to hear from many old timers, especially the pioneers of the Social Corner. I am as ever, your sister POTLATCH. Seattle, (Thanks for the violets That breath of perfumery from Seattle took us by surprise. It was delicious!— The S. C. Editor.) HASN'T WORDS TO EXPRESS IT. Dear Cornerites: The fifth anniver- sary is past and gone, but I must tell you how club No. 1 celebrated it. We had a very delightful party, un- der the supervision of Theoda and Marrieq and Happy. The day was beautiful. We arrived at the rooms nice and early. As I passed through There seems to me to be great pow- er in thoughts; and kind and loving thoughts cost us nothing and may bring hope and strength to some weary one. We are scattered, but once each year let us send greetings to one another through our home circle—the Social Corner. I wish to thank you all who have y remembered me with greetings letters and’ postals. I am busy now getting the Social I have quite a few flowers blooming. We are having “m early spring—not one bit of snow ang, lo! found instead of the silver lining of the corridor I caught a glimpse of smiling groups of people in the rooms. I thought: Why are anniversarles so far apart when we enjoy them so much. I then heard the sad news that Married and Happy and Theoda had done so much to make the day a day never to be forgotten, one of them was too 11l to be with us, 1 hope some of the other sisters will write you about this party. I fail to find words to do justice to it. We had loads ©f goodies to eat, and about thirty sat down to enjoy the spread. Theoda and Polly Peppermint de- voted the entire day to our comfort. We had musle, singing and recita- tions. Then little Miss Popover called us outside to have our pictures taken. I hope seme people will start club No. 2 ang write us about it. We have some hustlers in our club, and I believe they spend a great many hours planning surprises for us, but We must draw the line at their over- working in the future for we missed Married and Happy sadly. AZALBA. GREETINGS FROM JANE. Dear Editor and Social _Corner Friends: It is a pleasure to be able to write a few lines of congratulation to the Editor, and a few words of birthday greetings for the members of the Soclal Corner family. Such a truly helplul, happy family as it is! The letters each week are so time- ly, and the suggestions so helpful in all their variety. I feel it is beyond my power to add to what has been written, so I have kept silent until it seemed selfishness not to say: “Thank you!” at least, for the many, many hints and helps so freely given. I wonder if the Social Corner Sis- ters are interested personally in the Red Cross work? In the society to which T belong we are having first aid lectures by a Red Cross nurse and we find them so helpful and the treat- ments so practical. At each meeting the lecturer gives 2 “quiz” on the work of the previous weel, and then develops the next first aid subject, using the listeners as pa- tients, thus giving us a practical work- ing out of the suggestions. With sincerest 500d wishes and hop- ing the birthdays of the Social Corner may be many, JANE. Bridgeport. NO SILVER LINING BUT A GOLDEN HUE. Editor Social Corner: Old Sol never shone with more glory than when, risen to his full height, he appeared over the hills and housetops of our little city Saturday, March 13th. As he slowly climbed upward he peeled into the windows of the various homes of the Social Corner Sisterhood in this locality, and found them already stir- ring, for this was to be to them an eventful day. Word had gone forth that they were bid to the fifth anniversary of the So- clal Corner given by Social Corner club No. 1 in honor of the day in a hall on Valley street. They must hasten, so with various good things for the luncheon they departed for our. city by train, team, trolley and auto. The sun peeped into another window quite early in the morning and found there another Sister, and, like the rest, she was busy; but whatever was she doing? Old Sol almost stood still to sec; another glance showed him this Sister still in bed, and, would you be- lieve it, she was searching, and _for Wrat, do you think? Nothing less than the silver lining we are told all clouds have. The cloud of disappointment was very dark. It had settled over the Sister in the form of a bad attack of bronchitis the first of the week, and when a_professional gentleman called on her Friday she had said: - “I want to go to a party tomor- row.” He sald, from a long experience with this particular Sister: “No doubt; you are always wanting to do something; this time I am afraid you'll stay right here!” She thought of the party and all the careful arrangements she hed made that the day might be a success. The various little gifts waiting to be fin- ished and with these thoughts she fell asicep, and, sure enough when Old Sol appeared at the window he found her awake, searching for the silver lining that she had resolved to find. The day passed on, various members of her family departed for the place of celcbration, and after a time she found herself alone. Sleep overtook her, and when she awoke right there in her room were Theode, -Trottie and Huldy, bringing bunches of daffodils, sunshine boxes to be opened later, and a big box of good things from the party; telling her of loving messages and words of £00d cheer that had been sent to her, after they had gone she 187 the poet, her cloud had a golden lining, the color of the Social Corner bow. This' is a_true account of the way Married and Happy spent the great day she had looked forward_to. H H. S. ‘Willimantic. A WORD FROM PONTIAC. Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: This is only my second at- tempt at writing. Was so glad to see such an interest taken in the Social Corner's fifth anniversary. 1 put off writing until it was too late. I have just been counting the names in last week’s paper and found 86, and 1 suppose ghat is only a part of them. What a large family! Did any of you ever live in Illinois? 1 was born there. Aunt Sarah: I liked the poem Before It Is Too Late very much. It makes me think of Mr. St. Clare in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. His slaves might have been free, but he waited too late. Country Maid: Are your initials A. I wonder if I know you? School Girl: Just a word to you. Of course I am writing this after our trip down the line. I am glad there is one 1 know in The Corner. Calla Lily: Feel the same as you do about 13. Am not at all superstitious along that line. Best wishes to all Cornerites. PONTIAC. SOCIAL CORNER CLUB NO. 2. Editor of the Social Corner: Social Corner club No. 2 held its first meet- ing at the pleasant home of Aunt Abby on the Scotland road Saturday, March 13th. It has 16 members. ° Those present had a double enjoy- ment; first, the celebration of the So- cial Corner's fifth birthday; secondl it being the first “get together” day club No. 2. While we all were having a good time, many referred to the celebration in progress at Willimantic being en- joyed by Social Corner club No. I. As e are sister clubs, we shall be pleased to hear reports from them. A bountiful supper was served at 5.30 in the spacious dining room by the hostess, and those who sat down to the heavily’ laden table could not find words to adequately praise their host- ess. An Interesting feature of the even- ing was a repetition of the famous bean game which was played some little time ago by some of the club members B e e all. The doctor was there, with tablets and pills, as usual, and was called upon several times to administer to some very severe cases of indigestion. After supper was over and the Social Corner “grip” was given, the members gave three cheers and a Calla Lily to the hostess and with proper adieus left for their respective homes, each voting Aunt Abby to have proven to be one of the best hostesses ever. ONE WHO WAS THERE. FAITH AND LOVE. Editor Social Corner: It would be well if these little words were further discussed. Sweet Sixteen raised the question as to which is greatest, faiti or love. I know that many able minds have considered faith as the most po- tent power on earth, because “faith lights us through the dark to Deity;” but Ibve makes us His children. Faith comprehends all of conscientious en- deavor, love includes every goodness. Faith was represented by Columbus when fear possessed his men and they would have turned back but for his command “Sail on! Sail on!” Love was_represented by the Saviour who in the midst of His suffering on the cross prayed for His enemies, saying: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Love represents the ultimate, faith takes us through darkness to light and love. Can the guide to truth be _greater than truth? Faith is more than an intense hope— it is a spur to Intense activity, for the scriptures tell us “Faith without works is dead.” Faith does not inspire us to mope and to hope, but to think and to hustle. Where love possesses the soul, no wrong can be done. Love represents the atmosphere of heaven. There is no reason why any compari- son should be made between faith and love. Faith is like a magnetic needle which holds us true to the pole of love This is the way it looks to OLD SOL. RURAL DELIVERY PLEASED. Social Corner Editor The fitth anniversary page was good in every respect, With a large number of letters of praise for The Bulletin and the Editor, which they surely deserve. The Soclal Corner sister with Old Glory stands firm with the colors with the determination to keep the sixth vear of the department in the front ranks, It is time the sisters need to be thankful to the Editor for his efforts to make the Social Corner page inter- esting and profitable to all. It almost seemed that Brother Bromley had returned to the Soctal Corner he loved so well, when we read his_beautiful lines entitled Where Milk-White Birches Grew. Saturday Eve did well to guess Ke- ziah Doolittle’s riddle. Had I been more used to needle work I might have done better. No one but an Editor knows the care, the overwork and loss of sleep he has had the past year keeping harmony and peace in the large family on his hands. ‘ In the Social Corner Record, this week, we expect to see a long Hst of writers. A fine way to get acquainted is to write often for the department and try to find out “Who is who.” RURAL DELIVERY. and and Sterling. A SOCIAL CORNER CLUB CELE- BRATION. “Good morning, Aunt . Mehitable. Whither goest thou this fine morn- ing 2" “Oh, T was able to be out and enjoy the bright sunshine and thought I would take this street, as perchance I might meet a friend or two.” “Did you not just see the Wandering Jew, with mysterious looking pack- ages, crossing the street yonder? And there comes Theoda carrying a won- derful basket of intricate workmanship ang beauty, and other numerous pack- ages; and there, too, is Aunty, with dignity, and sweet Grace with an Azalea,” “But can it be? As this Azalea has yellow bloom ” Thus spake Huldy. Aunt Mehitable replied by saying: “We have nothing else to do; let us follow them and see what is in the win Not far distant they saw other forms enter a door opening into a_spacious room where everytning seemed to be in readiness for a social time and feast. There were numerous seats scattered here and there, and a long_table cov- ered with a snow-white cloth which was decorated with bows and festoons like the color of the setfing sun, and in the center of the table stood that wonderful basket full of yellow flow- ers. We were told that was the latest thing in arts and crafts and had been marvelously wrought by Married and Happy’s hands. We were glad we came, for we seem- ed to be efiected. and the sight of that table would almost have lured the Bd- itor away from his desk. So we were Ready to Popover with joy when we were told to lay to and help ourselves, and as a Maine Lover was there we can’t say whether any other popping THE SOCIAL CCRNER RECORD RUTH wrote the first membership story. EXPERIENCE discovered the fourth prize and was author of the phrase “Who is Who?" THE LEONARD BRIDGE COTERIE were the original hustlers and gave Nat, Ready and Great Grandma to the Social Corner. MARRIED AND HAPPY discovered a method to tell who was who, and first invited Social Corner members to as- semble under the flag. THE WILLIMANTIC Social Corner Sisters selected the color and designed the badge—the yellow bow; brought out Married and Happy, Theoda and Aunty No. 1, and organized Social Cor- ner club No. 1, BIDDY arranged the first picnic and led to the Coventry lake June picnic as a regular Social Corner event. R. DUANE BROMLEY, (deceased) was he only recognized Social Corner poet. RURAL DELIVERY—Most constant of the writers who first contributed to The Corner. POTLATCH of Seattle was first to establish a Social Corner garden. AUNT SERENA was one of the most active early writers. ENID was The Corner's first corre- spondent from a foreign shore. J. E. T. has been the ideal short letter writer and distinguished herself by her originality. JANETTE was one of the most help- ful and regular among our early writ- ers. ELLA OF CANTERBURY—Always at the front with a budget of good things. M. ROENA—An old favorite who is distinguished for having planned and built a home for herself at Alexandria, Onhio. ETTA BARBER her constancy and the practical character of her let- ters has been a help to all. THEODA proposed the first anni- versary celebration and has been ac- tive in promoting every social feature. SUNSHINE, who was among the earlier writers for The Corner, discov- ered Ready and won the souvenir cup and saucer. MAPLE LEAF took the cup and saucer for being the first to discover Crimson Rambler. CRIMSON RAMBLER ranks among our first writers upon various subjects. FRANK OF MOOS has been a most efficient contributor and a spreader of sunshine, though herself an invalid. The same may be said of DIANA and DOM PEDRO. MA'S contributions upon the pro- duction of chickens and care of hens would make a very handy reference book. READY has never ceased to bright- en up The Corner with her good cheer and sets us all a good example by her enthusiasm and her industry. AUNTY NO. 1 and AUNT ABBY held lawn parties during the year. Soclal Corner club No. 2 was organ- ized by the Norwich contingent at the home of AUNT ABBY on March 13th, 1915. POTLATCH, POINSETTIA, WILD- WOOD, and our other Social Corner Sisters on the Pacific coast might form a correspondence club, since they are so widely separated. SOCIAL CORNER CLUB NO. 1 held its first anniversary meeting at Willi- mantic on March 13th, 1915 THE REGISTERED Social Corner list of writers has been increased dur- ing the year from 345 to 374. All the writers have done excellent work and their contributions have been appre- ciated by The Bulletin, was done or not; but we should not be blamed if tnere wasn't. I turned aside to C. E. S. and asked what was the meaning of this event and Floradora speke up and said: “Why! This is the birthday—the fifth birthday of the Social Corner, and all who can are celebrating by getting to- gether or exchanging kindly thoughts or greetings by card or letter, especial- Iy to the Shu Then Peggy Anne spoke up and said: “Every week for five years we have watched the coming of the paper that gives us so many new recipes we like to try and that turn out so well and rhake a greater variety in our cooking; and so many hints in house- work, and remedies for many ills, as well as words of cheer and inspiration, valuable experiences from the mothers in the care and training of children; aléo the care of the pocketbook and how we took time to read the Social Corner, even if we didn't take time to read our Bibles.” And so we talked and ate, and ate and talked some more (it was hardly safe to laugh), but as the Pollys with Wintergreen and Peppermint _ were there we got along all right without the Doctor. As the adage goes, “After dinner rest a while,” we obeyed the ancient com- mand while we listened to the sweet strains of music and song. Then a blithe, bonny maid appeared (Oh, that 1 were a Maine Lover, or even a Connecticut one!) with a gown that was in harmony with the favorite decorative color and gave two pleasing recitations. S Letters were read from Dreamer, Etta Barber and others. Diana, not being able to be present, sent a letter expressing her pleasure in all the affairs pertaining to The Cor- ner, and especially appreciative of all kindness and thought shown her, and at our social times she gives her hair an extra curl, dons her Social Corner clothes and yellow bow and in thought and epirit has a Social Corner day, as her mind flits from one to another of us, and later on she hears about all of our manoeuvres with full explanations and illustrations. 1 thought I saw Roxanna Wince when it came time to clear that table and Tidy Addly up the room, but as Chore Girl was around handy she scraped the left-overs out to Biddy and the Spring Chicken and soon every- thing was in order. But where was Married and Happy all this time? We determined to see, so We took a Trot over to her house and found, at the last minute, she had been taken quite sick from overexer- tion, planning aind preparing for this, her party. She had been so animated over the preparation for this celebra- tlon she little realized how near the end of her strength she was. So she was showered with love and sympathy and good wishes from all the Sisters. Thus they departed for their homes with the bond of Social Corner unity and_friendship widened and strength- ered, hoping to meet again in the near future. THEODA. A RED LETTER DAY. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: 1 have watched with interest the growtn of the Social Corner and I think Saturday, March 13th, will be remembered as a red letter day by all the Social Corner writers, as it marked the closing of our fifth year. There f5 always a warm welcome in the Social Corner for new writers. It is with great pleasure I recall my first meeting with the Sisters at Aunt Ab- by's Aug. 19, 1914, also again at the Norwich fair. May the future bring to us the same overfiowing measure of success and achlevement that the past has brought to us through the the loyalty and co- operation of the Editor and Social Corner Sisters. Etta Barber: reading. Silent Partner: Are you never go- ing to write to us again? I know you arc very busy, but do try and find time to write to The Corner. Best wishes to all the Cornerites. MERRY WIDOW. Your letters I enjoy REPORT FROM CLAN NO. 1. Dear Editor and Friends: Surely March thirteenth showered upon the Corner Clens all that heart could wish of cheery ne. The members of Clan No. 1 draw a long breth of happy anticipation and began to plan for early flittering to the place appointed for the tryst, On arriving at the rendeznaus entored and found Grace, Aunty No, i, Pegey Anne, Wee Pegzy . and Wandering Jew comfortably enjoying one the “Rest Room.” These friends were carrying on an animated conversation. This ceased when, the newcomer en- tered and cne cannot be absolutely sure whether the conversation had hinged on the latest style in tatting or the mighty question of Woman's Suffrage. Just then, came Theoda and other, each heavily laden with ba and pac “Where's Married and Happy,” ed three voices at one time. “At home, too sick to come,” the answer. This state of affairs cast a shadow over the otherwise cloudless sky, for Married and Happy with Theoda were to be our hostesses for the day. However, Theoda with her usufl vim, shouldered the responsibility and with the help of Married and Happy's representative and that of some of the other Sisters luncheon was soon on the road to readiness. Thouh one of our hostesses was ab- sent she was often brought to mind for evidences of her thoughfulness were ever before us. Our center piece on the well-laden table was a basket (her handiwork), filled with daffodils, letters and cards received by her during the week from members of our order ‘werc there for us to enjoy. A pleasing programme of piano solos, readings and vocal solos, had _ also been arranged by the same kind heart. Popover, just before luncheon mar- shalled the delegation out in front of the hall and we had our pictures taken. How those proofs will turn out is a mere conjecture on the part of some, but we live on the fond hope that in spite of glaring sunshine, sporting March winds, squinting eyes and strange postures of some of us, especially those In the front row, our “looks” may prove marvels of beauty and grace, The programme provided both for the outer and inner man or more cor- rectly Woman was very much emjoy- ed. Diana ,our adopted shutin Sister, beamed wpon us from a frame on the platform table. We were most hap- Dy to make her acquaintarice. At the close of the afternoon’s pro- gramme it was unanimously voted to serd a message to Married and Hap- DY expressing our regrets that she could not be with us. POLLY PEPPERMINT. an- kets SOCIAL CORNER CLUB NO. 28 CELEBRATION, Dear Social Cornerites: On Satur- day, March 13th, the Fifth Anniver- sary of the Social Corner was fitting- ly observed by club number two at the hospitable home of Aunt Abby. The guests were greeted afar off by a giimpse of Old Glory waving proudly with the Social Corner color attached. On nearer observation Aunt Abby was discovered with her yellow bow and apron, and anyone who has ever been there knows the cordial welcome we all received. The attractions of the afternoon were pleasing and va- ried. A number never before having received the Social Corner grip, are now fully initiated. It proved quite popular for a time. Among the food discussions held was one of the nutritive value of beans which proved very interesting. An innovation was the Social Corner kissing bug and we sincerely wish the Edftor had been present to receive his share. He couldn’t have helped being delighted with it. Musical selections were enjoyed and greetings received from absent mem- bers, including Chrysanthemum, who phoned that it was “a measly shame” that she couldn’t come, and it was, all right! Better lucky next time Chrysanthemum. ‘Golden Glow and Crimson Rambler ‘were voted to be the most highly en- tertaining story tellers, they keeping their hearers in a hilarious mood from start to finish. We hope to hear re- ports from them later. An appetizing supper was served by Aunt Abby, preceded earlier in the afternoon by some of her delicious home-made cdndy. Needless to say there was very little remaining on the table when the guests departed—all full. As my services haven't been required since the event, am certain that all took Golden Glow’s advice on the preparation of certain foods. Keziah Doolittle: Am right at the old stand. My tablets are in great demand at present. Aunty No, 1: No, I haven't changed my name. T think it makes a great deal of unnecessary trouble for the Editor. DOCTOR. KIND THOUGHTS FROM NOKOMIS. Editor Social Corner: When T look back over my life and realize mo- ments of great trouble, of illness and hard luck, I can see a wonderful pro-. cession of human angels—friends who were kind to me, men, women and ‘children who offered help and sym- le who did for me and ve lavishly of their affection. I try so harq not to fret and worry over matters that make me unhapp: but to be up and doing, and readjus ing or beginning over again for the dear ones at home and those whom I come in contact with when in publ I know not of anything more bea tiful in life than to have a sweet thought of the dearness of another hu- man being, and being caught quickly in the throat with a rising tearful emo- tion. We do not experience real emo- tions like that until we grow up and understand how everybody is hustling and worrying, working and_striving, and how little care everybody has for other people’s troubles. How little one's sivle amounts to! But human kindness and honesty of speech and splendidness of cter are qualities that are Jjust the same one age as another. 1 enjoyed so much last Saturday meeting the sisters of Social Club No. 1 on_the Fifth Anniversary, and I should have liked to have met them all. eAm sorry Married and Happy could n0t be present. Hope she is better, The decorated hall in the club colors showed interest and skill in dress HYKOMIS. A BIG DAY, Dear Soclal Corner Members, One and Al: The Fifth Anniversary is now a thing of the past and I won- der how the members spent the da; Club No. 1, of course, were to have a big day at Willimantic and Club No. 2 did have a gala day at Aunt Abby’s, where they discussed many business transactions. We shall all be pleased to hear re- ports from Club No. 1 Aunty No. 1: Card received; sena you_one soon. Rural Delivery: Many thanks for card you sent. Think I shall put a little frame on that view as I think it _quite a_pretty scene. Merry Widow: Many thanks for the box and its contents. You can im- agine my surprise on opening it. 1 prize those articles very highly, espe- cially because you made them Queen Elizabeth: T hear a great ac- count of you. Iam pretty sure I hav: the right party. Didn’t you at one time have a little pet you called Aleck. and aidn’t vou ride a bicycle and hav a little dog you called Prinnie? Now am I right? Will those notes com- pare? Lucinda: How did you feel the next morning after the 13th? No ill effects I hope. Calla Lily: How did you find things on your return home? ~Hope to meet you again so Aunt Abby: Did the reaction cause you to have one of those severe head- aches? Hope to hear no ill effects fol- lowedq your great excitement. CRIMSON RAMBLER. HURRAH FOR THE FLAG. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- sters: 1 was glad to see Old Glory floating over the Social Corner page. Oh, long may it wave! T am a new writer, but how I wish I had been in. The Corner from the first; but never mind, I am going to make up for lost time, and try and brighten up your Corner, and my own, where 1 am. I read every letter and though I knew you all. With best wishes to all. SATURDAY EVE. will it seems as Killingly. GOOD WORDS FROM SILVER SIX- PENSE, Dear Editor and Social _Corner Friends: It doesn’'t seem possible an- other year has rolled around, with its joys and sorrows, its happy anticipa- tions and crushing disappointments; t, over and around ous all our dear “Father” has led us safely on; and I hope nothing very serious has happen- ed to any of the members of our Cir- cle, so like the home circle, as it should be. I am aware I will be a day or two late but I wanted to be counted in when the roll was called for I am with you in spirit. I much prefer reading letters than to add mine, for they always seem to have something worth saying; vet if we would keep in touch with each other we must contribute our part. M. Roena: Am glad you are happy inyour new home. You seem so far away, vet there are others much near- er, but that doesn’t seem to help me out. Crimson Rambler: Don't change your pen name, its so_suggestive of Sweetness and beauty. I enjoy your chats so much; and Ready’s, too, and ¥airy Godmother’s. 1 hope Aunt Hester has not drop- ped out. Diana: You will hear from me again soon. Loving greetings to all. SILVER SIXPENSE. WHAT TO DO WITH A SICK FERN. Editor Social Corner: One of the Sisters wishes to know what to do with a sick fern in a pot? If it is busgy cover it with a paper bag closely, and dose it with tobacco smoke over night, If it is potbound give it a larger pot and 2dd a small amount of sand and powdered charcoal to the soil. If it has been growing continuously in the pot the year round, it may need a rest. Let it go dry for a few weeks until the top dries down, then cut the fronds off and in a week or 5o be- gin to water again and get a Dew srowth from the roots. JOSEPH DOR. ANNIVERSARY SURPRISE. The Soctal Corner Editor was very pleasantly surprised on the 5th anni- versary, Saturday, March 13th, with a_beautiful basket of golden-trumpet- ed nareissus adorned with a pretty rosette of the Social Corner ribbon from the members of Social Corner Club No. 1. Nothing could have pleas- ed the Editor more than these charm- ing trumpet-bearing chaldren of Flora who are fit to herald the good-will of a people to a Kink. The basket was the work of Mar- ried and Happy and will long be prized as an example of her artistic ability. The Editor was later surprised with a package from Married and Happy which he though was a _gorgeous Tam O'Shanter for winter wear, but his mate discovered it was one of Married and Happy’s celebrat- ed hand-bags and she knew it wasi intended for her and walked away it it very mugh amused at the Ed_ itor's mistake, ahd pleased to find it was meant for her; and our happiness was increased because it seemed to fit_her arm so well. May the blessings of Heaven rest upon those whose thoughtfulness and generosity added so much to the pleas- ure of the Editor and his family. C. E. S. HAD A PLEASANT TIME. Dear Editor and All Corner Sisters: I send greetings for the fifth anni- vérsary. 1 will say the Social Corner has been a great pleasure to me. Long may it live. I have received many certainly di ss a_good time. very ter Married and was sick and could not be there. she will recover soon. Theoda: Hope you did not get sick apd have one of those headaches the next day. It was a pleasant surprise for us to have Sister Ready there to help us celebrate. We were glad to learn she had moved back to Connec ticut to live ¢ nd I hope we shail now see someth om her pen often as she always has something good and interesting to say. She can doubtless think of something to write about that will_be as Interesting as was the Wwood-box in_days pas L. I, S.: Sorry I did not see you at the cathering. You missed another nice time. Roxanna Winee: Hope you ar- rived home safe as we did. We ar- rived just as the clock struck six. unt Hester: Hope you are well by time. ill join with the many Sisters who e helped contribute to the anni- in sending many thanks to Editor. T close with best wishes to_all C.E 8. T was Happy Hope Y BULLETIN'S PATTERN SERVICE A NEAT AND BECOMING DRESS FOR MORNING OR AFTERNOON WEAR. Ladies’ House or Home Dress, With Long or Shorter Sleeve, and With Skirt In Raised or Normal Waistline. 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