Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 27, 1915, Page 14

NURW]CI"! BULLETIN, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1915 MORE HAVE REPENTED SPEECH THAN SILENCE EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulfetin 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 f each week. Address, Write on but one side of the paper. SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $250 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to Award made the last Saf rday in each month. SOCIAL CORNER PRIZE-WINNERS FOR MARCH First Prize $2.50— To M. Roena of Alexandria, Ohio, for letter entitled: “M. Roena’s Bunga- Tow. Second Prize $1.50— To Blanche of Norwich, for letter entitled: Third Prize $1.00— To Anna of Norwich. for letter entitle POETRY. 1t Can Be Done. Bomebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied, That mavbe it couldn’t, but he would be one. Who wouldn’t s So he buckled r of a grin On his face; if he worried, he hid it, That couldn’t be done—and he @id it. so till he tried. 4t in, with the trace Bomebody _scoffed: do that- At least, no one ever has done it!” But he took off his coat and took off his hat And sthe first thing we knew he'd begun it; With the lilt of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting, or quiddit! He started to sing as he tackled the thing. That couldn’t be done—and he did it. “Oh, you'll never There are thousands to tell you it can- not be done! There are thousands failure; There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, The dangers that walt to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin— Then take off your coat and go do it. Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That cannot be done—and you'll do it! to prophesy —Anon. INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS. . DON PEDRO—Cards received and forwarded as you directed. MORNING GLORY—Cards received and mailed to the writers indicated by you. Thanks for card. DON PEDRO'S birthday occurred on Tuesday of this week and she had quite a shower of cards and several surprises. She was made very happy by receiving “a sunshine box” from friends—says of sunshine for many days. She has somewhat improved in health. A BROWN BEE with her beautiful ‘story has won yellow paper, and de- serves thanks from all of us. DOM PEDRO: Cards received and mailed as you wished. BETSY BOBBETT: Cards received @nd forwarded to the writers you in- dicated. CRIMSON RAMBLER: Card_ re- ceived and mailed as you directed. SATURDAY EVE: Cards received and forwarded as you directed. SOCIAL CORNER SISTERS: The waste basket is receiving no letters. For a few weeks there has been ‘un- aveidable delays. READY ENJOYED THE MEETING. Dear Editor and Social Correr Sis- ters: 1 had the privilege to run in and look at the gathering of Social Corner club No. 1. When I opened the door and saw co many strange faces, all smiling, 1 thought it is good to be bere I called for Sister Theoda, and soon saw her smiling face, and what a I received when she said: Sy ister is Ready!” Theoda said tc me: “Better late than never!” Aunt cLuB Meliitable saw to it T was not too late for lunch. How pleased I was to meet with Sis- ter C. E. S, and all the other fair ones before me as I write. I had to leave the hall too soon and resume the watch by the bedside of her whom it seems is just a step from heaven. T took one of Sweet William's little girls with me. I told her in the morn- ing 1 s going to take her to the Social Corne She eaid Sccial Corner, one.” I was very sorry to hear of Married and Happy being unable to attend. I was present at her home the day of the first gathering. Although all the others had gone, she made it very pleasant for me. T must not forget to mention at Sat- wrday’s gathering 1 heard Biddy cackle long before 1 saw her scratching. Was sorry to be st too late to see Aunty No. 1. She and I passed by the way- gide, but I did not see her. Trusting our shut-ins will find and enjoy a glimpse of the golden bow, I remain, as ever, s I have never seen a I shall be glad to see SISTER READY. FAITHFUL ASSISTANTS. Social Corner Editor and Cornerites: me if I harp again upon one ©of my hobbies; but I have added some sirings. = We do not have the ience of gas on our street, but the promise in the near future. the meantime there are other of helping out in the cooking One day last summer I decided to try baking in one of our home- made cookers. A small Indian pud- ding was done to perfection. That set- tled the question of my desire for en_up-to-date one that would bake and cook at all seasons of the year, Soon a single compartment alumi- num lineq one was delivered at our home and it does mot occupy much more room than an old-fashioned handbox and it does extra good bak- Mg, especially brown bread: mnot a “Feithful Assistants” “Ways of Practicing Economy.” crust as when baked in the oven or moist as when steamed. The soapstone radiators are eight and one-half inches in diameter and 1 am careful of them. So hubby mads a pattern and had an iron one cast and I call it my heavy striker as it welghs twelve pounds and is handled with due caution. In the past I have tried to utilize the top of the stove for baking, but could not find what was needed for the top heat. Now I have struck a small bananza. The radiators supply the missing link. With them I have ‘baked nearly everything in the follow- ing wa; To prevent burning on the bottom of the pans and contents an extra stove cover and ring are placed underneath, then the radiator on the top of the pan; an old dishpan or kettle is in- verted over them to retain the heat. For pies or shallow pans the cooker shelves are used to support the radi ators above them. If a shortcake wanteq in short order, the iron striker is put down into the firebox upon the coals without fear of cracking. With this one it is possible to bake in the afternoon or any time. The fire that heats the radiators would not heat the oven; in this way one-third to one-half a hod of coal is saved every time they‘are used. When frying fish 1 place the bread toaster across the frying pan, then a well heated radiator upon it, browning it without having to turn it over. In the same way an omelet is cooked on the top, The Soapstone and metal radiators can be bought separate from the cook- ers, large and small sizes. Just the best helpers for campers. The complete cookers are ideal for life in the woods. Imagine I hear voices saying, “Wish she misht harp on some other string.” I have hurried to get around The Corner, Our cooker has come to stay; handy helper every day. Success.to all, a BLANCHE. RECIPES FROM ‘SATURDAY EVE. Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: I was glad that Social Cor- ner club No. 1 had such a great day March 13th; but I was very sorry Mar- ried and Happy had to spend the day in bed after having worked so hard to make the celebration a success. Another grand event for the Social Corner March_13th was the organiza- tion of club No. 2, and Doctor gave a glowing account of it. Glad the Doctor was there with pills and powders. I am sending in two recipes: Spdnge Gingerbread—Ha'f cup mo- lasses, half cup brown sugar, half cup sweet milk, quarter cup melted butter or lard, one and two-thirds cups flour, one egg, one teaspoon soda, ginger and nutmeg; bake a half hour in slow oven. Boston Brown Bread—One level cup each of yellow meal, rye meal and gra- ham flour, one cup sour milk, two cups sweet milk, one cup molasses, one (level) dessertspoon of soda, raisins. SATURDAY EVE. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ENID. Dear Editor: Althoush somewhat late in tendering my congratulations to you upon the Fifth Anniversary of the Social Corner, I am none the less appreciative of your efforts to promote the growth and good fellowship of the Social Corner and its members, The influence for good of the Social Corner is far-reaching, and I am sure the longer we are a Cornerite the more we appreciate the friendships we have formed since becoming a member. I shall be much interested in read- ing the anniversary letters next week. ENID. Havana, Cuba. AUNT MEHITABLE WRITES EN. TERTAININGLY. , Dear Editor and Cornerites: Just a few words to try to express my ap- preciation of your unfailing kindness to me since the accident by which I was temporarily disabled. The mani- festations of friendliness did not end with the Sunshine Box of fragrant memory. Other gifts and letters have since reached me. How surprised and pleased I was, on the Fifth Anniversary, when one of the packages proved to be a very sweet and helpful booklet sent with the compliments of The Bulletin. The kindness of my friends certainly was a great help to me in my endeavor to keep cheerful and hopeful and thus has hastened my recovery, which now seems nearly complete, Aline: T am so sorry my postal was S0 long in reaching you. I did not know that you had moved, Absent One: Your nice letter just received. 1 shall be on the lookout for that salute. Hope your journey will be - pleasant, Balsam Fir: I thank you for your nice letter. Shall try to reply soon. The Anniversary party on March 13th was a memorable occasion. It was delightful to see so many pres- ent and to lve for a time in an at- mosphere so full of good fellowship. The sociable sisters radiated sociabil- ity. The omnipresent yellow bow, the ribbons of yellow paper and the gold- en flowers decorating the table rivalled the cheerful sunshine. Nor should we forget to mention the beautiful bas- ket which Married and Happy had gnade to hold the gowers, and the de- clous birthday cake with an artistic T yellow frosting contributed by another lest Corner friends, Ready, of woodbox good sister. It did seem too bad that Married and Happy, who first thought of the rarty and who had done so much to | make it a_ success, should be kept by_sicknese. She was greatly | Her son proved a worthy rep. resentative and if he felt at all un- comfortable because of being the only man present he certainly did not show it. We all enjoyed the pleasing program of songs and recitations which was given by Married and Happy's son and two voung ladi There was also the excitement of posing for our pictures under the skil- ful guidance of Pop-Over. The moments not otherwise occu- oled were filled with chats with friends, new ang old. How glad we were when one of the oldest and tru- ame, walked in. Her gift, a dainty basket containing yellow flowers, added a finishing touch of beauty. Will close this epistle with a few hints about the care of cut flowers. Never let leaves remain on the por- tion of the stem that is in water. They will decay and look and smell offen- sively. Change the water in the vase cach day and before replacing the flowers cut off a small portion of each stem. Should the flowers begin to fade in an unreasonably short time, put them in a vase that is deep enough to al- low the entire stem to be in water. The drooping flowers will revive in a truly magical manner, ‘With best wishes for all AUNT MEHITABLE. PREFERRED RECIPES FROM BUSY BEE. Dear Editor and Social Corner Read- ers: I have a sister who is one of th correspondents for The Bulletin an she has sent me the last three Satur- day’s papers. I like the paper very much, and especially the Social Corner. I know of no other newspaper which has a corner like the Social Corner. ‘What fun you must have guessing each othesr’s real names! 1 should like to know A Stafford Daisy’s real name, for I am acquaint- ed around where She comes from. I am sending a few helps and recipes which I hope you will like as well as T do: To Singe a Fowl—Put two table- spoons alcohol in a flat tin dish (enam- el or china will crack), ignite, and over this singe fowl. Pin feathers can be quickly picked out of a chicken with a small knife, holding the knife so as you pull each feather the feather will be held between ball of thumb and near tip of left side of knife blade. Dandelions will soon be with us again, and I make a salad which I like very much. Pick over some fresh dandelions, wash and let stand in_cold ‘water until cris then put into boil- ing salted water and cook until ten- der; drain dry; then cut fine and mix well with a piain salad dressing, ar- ranging greens on crisp lettuce leaves, nd on top of greens put two or three finely chopped hard boiled eggs; sep- arate the yolk from the white of egg and arrange to suit one's own fancy. Here is a recipe for Delicious Light Layer Cake which never fails me: One cup sugar, scant one-third cup butter, one egg, one cup milk, two level tea- spcons cream of tartar, one level tea- spoon soda, two cups flour. Sift flour, soda and cream of tartar several times to thoroughly mix before adding to the cake mixture. Caramel Cake with Cream Frosting —One cup sugar, one-quarter cup but- ter, two eggs, one-half cup cocoa, one- half cup milk, one and one-half cups flour, one heaping teaspoon baking powder; add whites of eges beaten stiff last. Cocoa should be mixed with dry sugar. Frosting—Two heaping tablespoons butter, beat to a cream; add unbeaten whites of two eggs, confectionery su- gar to thicken. When I want an extra nice cake, I make this. One-half the frosting recipe makes a plainer cake. The yolks left from frosting I use for salad dressing. A plain but tender Everyday Pie Crust—For one "ie: One cup _flour, one-quarter spoon salt, one-eighth tea- spoon baking powder; sift, then add two rounding tablespoons lard and mix well: then add milk to make a stiff dough. This crust is never soggy and the juice of frgh: does not soak ir. A BUSY BEE. HOUSEHOLD HELPS FROM MAY- FAYRE. Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: This is such a glorious morn- ing, and I am going to write just a few lines to the members of The Corner. I have not written for quite a while, as 7 have been guite busy with my spring sewing, but manage to read the Social Corner page of The Bulletin each week and find the letters just as inter- esting and spicy as ever. Am sendicg in a few helps end hints for housewives: To remove threads, hair and otner clinging material from a carpet sweep- er brush, try using a very coarse scrubbing brush. I have found that a shoe makes an ideal kettle scraper. and see for yourself. Grease spots on kitchen floor can easily be removed by cleaning with al- cohol. To hang up a broom, drive a com- con staple in the end of the broom handle; hang on a nail. Remove ink spots from wash goods by rubbing with the yolk of an egg be- fore washing. A bag of hot sand relieves neuralgia. In closing I will repeat a quotation I once heard: horn Try it “The bread of life is love; ‘The salt of life is work; The sugar of life Is poetry; The water of life, faith.” Do I hear anyone say “Give us the bread and sugar, never mind the salt?” Best wishes and prosperity to all. MAYFAYRE. HOME-MADE BROODERS. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: As it is time now to be hatching our chickens, perhaps these few sug- gestions may help someone, especially if they use an incubator and brooder. This is the way we have made our brooders for several vears, and they work all right: Take a box the size you want, make a frame that will slip loosely into the ‘box, then cover the frame with one- inch chicken wire and tle strips of woolen cloth about an inch wide and long enough so they will hang down six inches when fastened to the wire. Tie into every other mesh. Put some cleats on each side of the box to rest the frame on high enough so the bot- tom of the rags will reach within an inch and a half of the floor. Cut a hole in the side of the box for a door, large enough for the chickens to go in and out, and your brooder will be complete when you place the cover on the box. They never crowd if the rags are low enough to touch their backs when they are sitting down. If I haven't made this plain enough will be glad to help you to understand it, if you will let me know. When the weather gets warm enough S0 water won't freeze we take a five gallon oil can that we can’t use to keep oil in and put it in a shady place on a box or flat stone, the height we want it, then put a shallow dish or trough under the faucet, turn the fau- cet until the water will drip just enough to keep the dish or trough full. We fill ours in the morning and it keeps cool all day. - We also take butter or lard tubs HOW THE SOCIAL CORNER DID IT I stood before my ki and looked down the deserted country road. My heart yearned for com- panionskip. To be sure, there stood a house, a very respectable farm house, with a hospitable veranda shaded by century-old elms, As I watched, Julia | Gardner appeared on the veranda and| shook @ braided rug with true house- Awifely briskness. I choked a sob. How I missed Julia! Ana 1 turned to knead my bread, my mind reverted to a scene which took place seventeen years before. The actors were in this scene were two lit- tle girls The-little-girl-who-had-al- ways lived there was offering to the- little-girl-who-had-just moved there the first wild strawberry which had ripened in the sunny méadow back of the big red barn. Said_the little-girl-who-had-always- lved-there, “T'm glad you're going to live near me, 'cause I never had any- body live near me before.” And_the little girl with a strawber- ry stain on her dimpled chin squeezed with shy sincerity the hand of the- little-girl-who-had-always-lived there, and said, “I guess I'm gladder than vou are, for I liked You the first min- ute I saw vou.” That was the beginning of a friend- ship comparable to that of David and Jonathan in its tender intimacy Two weeks ago we had quarreled— the first interruption of its kind, and it bia fair to be a lasting sprang up over some tr waxed more bitter until now we were both trying to show the other that we could live without her. The arrival of the mail man sent me hastily to the door. Eagerly I rasped his cffering. Ah, The Nor- wich Bulletin. That was better than any one letter: for did it not contain a whole page of letters? I could hard- 1y wait to get my bread into the oven and then T slipped not one. I had never thought of writing my- self. But suddenly the idea occurred to me that I could do as much as tell the Sisters of the comfort and_in- spiration which I had received, which might be giving them encouragement, in return. Perhaps, too, I misht help those who were interested, but less experienced than myself in poultry raising. So that day I wrote: chen window Dear Sisters: I have come to think Saturday morning the best in the week, with your letters comes the fecling that T am one of a big fam- ily, and that others are sometimes lonely as I am. My home is sur- rounded by nature in all its beauty, but I long for human nature. I want You to know that your letters mean much to me Cannct I answer any question for ou on poultry raising? I devote my vhole time to it, and my results have been most satisfactory. I wish you might see my flock of two hundred, which is industriously scratching in the yards south of the red barn. None of you could help loving my brood of little vellow chicks, which are almost lost in the grass of the apple orchard just beyond. Honeysuckle: I was_interested in your bee experiments, for 1 have one hive: I will let you know how indus trious my have been when I take| hes to each of our COUNTRY SIDE. All the next week T thought of my lotter. What fun to see my own writing in print! I fancied that I felt just as a real author might. The an- ticipation awakened me a full half hour earlier on Saturda: As the hands of the clock neared nine, I ran more ficquently than usual to _ the window. At last the familiar, dus covered vehicle rounded the turn in the road. I saw Julia hasten down the steps, greet the driver and take her mail. From my window I saw her un- fold a newspaper and open it. “She’s reading The Bulletin before she even gets into the house—Just as I shall do, perhaps,” I said to myself, as T went out the side door. Sorry I can’t give you nothin a paper,” said the sympathetic “It's all I want,” drove on. I gave a final poke to the fire, put a half pint more water into the boiling heans, and gave myself up to my let- ters. I had hardly finished Rural Delivery’s letter when the door burst open. “Oh, Martha! And you have been as lonely for me these three weecks as I have heen for you? sobbed Ju It was ali my fault. We'll never, never quarrel ——" “It was mine, every bit of it” T in- terrupted, as I put my arms about her. “But how did you know I was lonely for you,” T continued. “As i, she replied, “I didn’t recog nize a lonely ‘Country Side’ who gave up all her time to poultry in _their yards south of the red barn, with an apple orchard just beyond, and one bee hive somewhere on the place.” “Oh, yes,” I gasped. When we had had our heart-to- heart talk. I said, “My first newspa- per work brought big returns.” “It brought them to me, t0o” she replied. “Let's write the Editor and the Sisters of the good the Social Cor- ner has accomplished.” but mail 1 replied, as he BROWNIE. and put a faucet into them and use them in the same way. If you use them be sure and keep the cover on them. Truly the fifth anniversary uccess in every way ing of the nice times joyed together. Ma; more. Dom Pedro: Was pleased to receive a card from vou. Am Sorry you are not enjoving good health. Hope vyou will be able to write for The Corner in the near future. Absent One: Received the card you sent me. I only wish I could guess “who is who,” and where you are liv- ing. When is your birthday? I hope you enjoved your visit March 13th. I was at home all day. Rural Delivery: When I receive a call from you and Mrs. R, D. I will know that vou have found me out. That is, if you call me Keziah. Saturday Eve: Yes, you the riddle correctly. I enjoy your letters very much. KEZIAH DOOLITTLE. was a I enjoved read- the sisters en- they have many guessed reading J. E. TS WAY OF SERVING APPLES Editor and Social Corner Writers: T am glad I live!l Do you ever think that way? I want you to try my way of cooking or baking apples and you will live longer and have an incentive for so doing. Well, here it is: Core your apples, partly fill cavity with dark, brown sugar; pour over the apples a pint of home-made maple flavor syrup, no water, and bake till tender and slightly brown. Eat plain ,or top cov- ered with whipped craem. I use Watkin’s syrup, seven pounds sugar, granulated, hot water, two quarts maple, t tablespoons, stir well, and let stand 24 hours. I then put mine in quart jars. This amount will cover your breakfast grid- dles for weeks and cover ten large russet apples twice a week for a long time. ‘When the Social Cornerites come here, that is all they will get, besides. a cheerful welcome. As I have heard said: “If they ex- pect” anything more, their specs will fall in their eves. T almost. think Queen Tlizabeth may De a newly wed, and I think her moth- er's last name is W- . Tt would be a fine place for a picnic—either daughter’s or mother’s, 5 Long live the Editor, and The Cor- ner. 3. B T Yantic. AUNT SERENA’S MODE OF DRESS- ING COMFORTABLE. Dear Editor and Sisters: It is too bad so many of the Sisters are count- ed among the writers that “were.” i h all the early writers would make that verb present, instead of past_tense. 1 was much interested in Nan’s let- ter on “Housedresses” It really is much more comfortable to have dress- es made especially to work in; and neat one piece dresses prove as sat- isfactory as any style that can be selected. In very warm weather one of the big cover-all aprons in any of the various styles, is especially nice. They may be worn instead of a dress, if wished. 1 like best the style that needs a shirt waist to go with it. When making work dresses don’t forget summer comfort will depend much upon the underwear. I have given this subject much thought late- Iy and this is what I have decided on for my own wear: Lightweight knit cotton union suits, a combination shoulder brace and garters,yand a princess slip. These, with lightweight stockings and easy fitting house shoes will give the most comfort for the least money. There will be no hot, close bands about the waist as every- thing hangs from the shoulders. My cveryday princess slips I am es- pecially pleased with. I bought knit- ted cotton slips, and as these were too short added a ruffle to each one of igray outing flannel. The slips are silver gray in color, and it makes a pretty comfortable garment; and one that is easily washed and needs no ironing. 1 hope this will be of use to those Sisters who have not finished their spring sewing. If the knitted slips could not be obtained, a light weight undervest could be used in the same way, only the ruffle would have to be wider. By the way, Sisters, did you know SNAMMNWRSY SALLY MUGGINS’ Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending this week a plan of my bun- galow. In building the above, the main idea was to get the greatest.amount of comfort for the least expenditure of money. The floors are of hardwood, oiled and waxed; there are two rooms above that can be fixed into bedrooms. The outside is painted brown, with white trimmines: there are also nlentv of that a good quality percale, ground with black figures, can be botl- ed without fading = For that reason it makes a good material for dresses, aprons or waists. Mercerized poplin is another satis- factory material, as it both wears and launders well. A few hints to the housewife before T close. Dried Corn, for chowders or to be creamed, is much better if it is run through the meat-grinder before cook- ing. Use the fine cutter. Raisins run through the _grinder, using the fine cutter, are an improve- ment on the usual meéthod of chopping, but they must be creamed with sugar and lard, not left to be added last. My folks are fond of macaroni, but| are not enthusiastic over it when| combined with cheese. I use it with beef, smoked ham, dried beef or saus- age. The meat should ve run through | the meat grinder, and then well brown- in the spider. Add a little water and then the macaroni. If the flavor of onion is liked, run one through the srinder with the meat. I never drain macaroni after cook- ing it. Let it boil for ten or fifteen minutes, then draw to the back of the stove, and let it cook gently for an hour ‘or more, it will swell amazingl A pound of macaroni will absorb tw quarts of water. Did you know that wood put on a fire bark down will deaden it, per- g0 out altogether? If put into stove “heart” down it will be more apt to burn well, To prevent explosions when using kerosene to start a fire—keep an old| paint brush in a tin can with a little kerosene. Paint a few sticks of wood with the kerosene before putting them| in the stove. The fire starts quickly, and there is no danger whatever. Here's wishing the best of luci all the Cornerites. AUNT SERENA. COMMENTS BY STILL WATER. Dear Friends of Our Beloved Cor- What lovely weather we have. Balsam Fir: Hear you are Interest- ed in my identity. Good! Call again. 1 shall answer any ring of the doorbell I hear. Aunt Abby: Didn't I see “hubby” driving out Sunday lately? Think I know where you were headed for, all right. I watched for you to go home but failed to see you, think you went by a differ- ent way. Annette: | to ne and one you in Preston I have seen you many times and think your name begi: with B, and that you have a friend whose name begins with G. Am I right? Snowball: You are a thing of the past. You can't imagine what trouble you have caused to many in your last it; and to others, a great joy, going on so many sleighing parties. If you can’t bring us better weather, piease don’t come again this winter, but go elscwhere. You were not content to cover the ground, but you must freeze and make us all keep on the lookout where we go so bave to “watch our step.” STILL WATER. TO ENJOY LATER EVENTS. Dear Editor and Corner Sisters:— Have read with interest of the doings of Social Corner Clubs No. 1 and No. 2, on March 13, 1915. Did you not have great times? Never mind we hope (o attend some of the later events in the good old summer time. Am surprised at the number of con- tributors to The Corner, but think some have confessed to more than one penname. J. Doe: Thanks treatment of Fern. J. E. T.. Have you not met with quite a loss Tecently by fire? Or have I made a mistake? Did you not live on O. Avenue? Am sorry. Clara_of C.: Have made a pretty brown bag after directions sent in by you long ago. Theoda: Only. wish I had been there March 13th. Hope to see you later. I was With You in epirit, if not in per- son. Sallie: Have seen those handkerchiefs you described. Kind wishes to all the Sisters. TIDY ADDLY. EXPECTS for advice for pretty ‘Willimantic. GREETING FROM FRANK. Dear Editor and Friends:—In _the past four years I have read The Bul- letin Social Corner pages with great interest, and many a time it has brought a smile to a rather long face. and I know a time tears came to my eves because of the kindness shown in letters. The first card I received from our Home Band was from Ma. At that time I could not write, but I enjoyed the good and helpful letters and stor- ies which were so fine. One Sister said she nearly split the sides of a new dress with laughter be- cause of them. March 13th brought the Social Cor- ner's Fifth Anniversary with its hoist- ed stars and stripes. The new writers are warmly wel- comed with their helps. It is very pleasant to read and hear from older membars; and I was cheer- ed by cards and letters and a_sweet little booklet from The Bulletin. 1 wish to thank you all though not feel- ing wholly satisfied with a mere thank you, but I may not be able to an- swer all personally. Diana: As we are in one class hope you have been cheered, too. The Fifth Anniversary made a lovely page. - Aunt Mehitable: Sorry for your painful fall. Hope you are much im- proved. Right this way, Brownie! Perhaps yowll find me in some sSort of an old way. Success to_all Cornerites, and long life to The Bulletin Social Corner. FRANK. Moosup. OLD FASHIONED PHILOSOPHY. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:— I am sending you a few old sayings, I heard a long time ago. It is called now-a-days old-fashioned _philosophy, but I think we can all find some food for thought in them. The recipes don't say take so many spoonfuls or cupfuls of it, but you can't do much cooking without you mix in consid'ble gumption. *Tisn’t a good plan for a girl to look forward to nothing but getting mar- ried. Generally she gets 50 cross-eyed from hard looking she sees the wrong man, \The best way to keep a secret from prying kind of folks is to tell them all about it. Then they won't more'n half- believe what you say, and they'll for- get it as quick as they can. I believe in women's rights, but 1 BUNGALOW. windows for air and sunlight, besides a built-in_buffet. Samantha of Willington: Perhaps 1 know who you are, as I live about three miles west of the depot. Country Maid: Have tried a number of your recipes; they are fine, M. Roena’s bungalow certainly looks cozy ‘What fine weather for Social Corner visits. Goodbye till next time, SALLY MUGGINS. never say 50 to these ’ere young brides who don’t known how to cook any- thing but fudge and soft custard, It's men's rights I talk to(them. Funny, isn’t it, how the mud puddles and the barbed-wire fences go out o’ their way to play tag with a boy that's got s Sunday clothes on? 1 s'pose you might say, looking at it one way, that liquor is great stuff to sort of even up things. Of course, it takes shingles off a man's barn, but then it puts patches on his pants! There's one complaint most any pa- somebody else. Our own troubles are where the pinch comes in. When your c cter is gold you won't need any coinage stamp to make it current. GRANDMA. SPRING CHANGES. Dear Socis many housckeepers will clean take down cvery stove but the kitchen range—at just such a time in spring and the clean rooms mu opt in summer attire even if a bli s and the whole fami freeze. bed covers are packed, winter flannels exchanged for light weight, and the family in _spring clothes for Easter, if a snowstorm is in_full blast. I remember a little worn_warm_winter morning of Easter, an unusually chilly, windy day even for March, when her mother made an entire change to sum rier underclothes, white _dress, no head covering but a bow of white rib- bon, and no coat and she sat on the front step ail the afterncon _after coming from church because it was ster and that mother could not ac- count for the severe cold that followed. Children suffer most from these changes, for if the mother is really cold herself she comes to her senses, if she has any, but often children’s feelings are cailed if they conflict with the of older people. Ot course, Social Corner Sisters are not fooled, by the first warm day. Must we call out the Social Corner Detective Force to look up Kochia of Voluntown, Whippoor-Will of Canter- bury and Reubens Wife of Moosup? Have they got lost, strayed or stolen, or have they changed their names? ETTA BARBER. CLARA OF CANTERBURY. Dear Social Corner Sisters and Brothers:—1 will try and write a few lines this fine morning. _Was glad to see a word from Sister Ready. Joan: Where are you? Wrote you a letter a long time ago, but have not heard from you. 1 enjoved a nice call at Lucy Acorn’s a while ago; had a real pleasant time. Wish you could all go and see her, and help cheer her up. How nice it would be if we all could g0 and see M. Roena’s new house. C.of C. girl who had othing until the “system’ Dear Social Corner Sisters:—Here is an item, which in the course of the vears, has saved me quite a_ little money. I save all of the matches, gathering them from all the burned maich boxes in bed rooms and Path room. Any onme using a gas range even for a small part of the time, knows how many matches have to be used. I put these with the others in 2 tin can, gather up all which our smoker throws on piazza, floor or side- walk, and when can is full, use for kindling fire in range. It is_surpris- ing how many sticks of kindling wood these save. I think as a rule, people make bon- fires of the trimmings from grape- vines, shrubs and small twigs from the fruit trees. I save everything of this kind, getting a boy to cut them up for me, and place in barrels or boxes for winter kindling, and pays me to save it. cooked many a breakfast with fuel. When one has to pay six dol- lars and Bfty Wwood, this item is worth considering. ter in the Social Corner about rugs. have used up pieces of old carpeting, strongest pleces, size I want, making placing two thicknesses together (ex- cept Brussels) binding them green Denim three inches wide, stitch- ing the binding on machine. For con- old pieces be used. the best ones for making over. I really do not know what to about next in my waste saving. are so many things. little items: Turn down your gas low, if not us- your kerosene lamp. not needing the heat. taste good es new. Toast dry pleces of cake, for dessert with a eauce. Make corn meal Johnny cakes with- out eggs. They are better without. Save here, there, and everywhere, remembering ithat ‘waste not—want not,” and “a penny saved is a penny earned.” the paper for such helpful things as have been written. I most cordially invite the “Corner- ites” to join the “Anti-Waste League.” 2 ANNA. TROTTIE AT HULDA'S. Sisters of Club No. 1. that our destination was reached, as we beheld a large yellow bow on the door. Hulda, who by the way was a fine hostess, was at the door and gave us a cordial ' greeting. A chorus of voices, with holla! came from jolly Sisters, who had arrived sometime before. We found they were awaiting our com- . The table with all the appetizing viands the Social Corner Sisters know how, to prepare was ready. justice to them after our long walk. On our return home, there was no need of a flash light. The moon and stars were glorious. Every few steps we stopped to view the moon and the words came to my mind: B The firmament sheweth His handy work. Day unto Gay uttereth speech and night unto night sheweth forth knowledge. Joan: Am glad you proposed Club No. 2, and if it proves to give that Club as much fun as we have at Club tent medicine will cure, provided you keep on taking it long enough—it's that dropsical sweilin' of the pocket- book. ‘When you bury the matchet don’t bother to put up a tombstone. If you mark the spot you will want to d orate the grave. Everybody can bear troubles eas enough when they haopen to belong No. 1, you will not regret forming the same. It certainly is pleasant to meet and get more fully in touch with one another. I _am acquainted with but few of the Sisters. 1 expect at our annual gathering we shall be able to greet more of them than in any other way. Some of the Sisters have -been sorely afflicted; Annt Mahitebla Moins Iases ae=d WAYS OF PRACTISING ECONOMY. burned it certainly With the addition of a yery few sticks of wood, 1 haye this cents a_ cord for cut I was much interested in a late let- 7 any kind, taking the least worn and them the from three quarters of a vard to one and a quarter in length, with stant wear, I have found them better and easier handled than braided rugs. I make some braided ones to use up that could not otherwise The 0ld worn out black stockings are fine to work in these rugs, saving out tell There Here are a few ing for an hour or so, also the wick to Shut the drafts to the range when Try lightly steaming ginger cookies when they get dry and hard, they will and use In closing I wish to congratulate The Bulletin Editor on the success of his venture in giving up one page of varied To the Sisters of Social Corner:— It was a beautiful day with a depth of snow which made the traveling rather hard as Wandering Jew and myself wended our way to join a few of the After going a mile and half we were made aware And you can imagine we did ample others to my ters writter i Corner. Health is the greatest I feel to thank the Giv that I am able to do fi may need a helping hand Kind thought for all of nerites. he S [The Editor owes or the delay in printing It was one of ti are usua ing of th we enter upon a new period ciability. Roena.: pretty nice. Hope you happy years in it. Lucy Acorn: I think 1 vou are! Didn’t your husband usg be a boss in a factory near the | center of Norwich? and he pas the great beyond. If co, I friend introduced us quite a few ago. I have never forgotten; Wken I met you I think you W rose. Wasn't your name A. S. Have been _enjoying short from_Crimson Rambler, Aunt and Joan, lately. Come again ang longer. Ready: Received your address. Thought you were v old home friends. The street vie: near the uncle’s home of the md the house. Dr. R's the druggist do_you get who I mean? Balsam Fir: I hope some day to_Maine and will be able to meef Doctor: Passed you on the one day. Didn’t know it until tod to speak. of I think y ungalo; 3 s ver will mag know wi card} CALLA LI COUNTRY MAID'S FRUIT P Dear Social Corner Friends: a few words to you all. Pegsy Anne: You were not in Social Corner last Saturday, ¥ you? How does Wee Pegsy stand March Winds? Pontiac: _ Very sorTy guess my initials right. have been nearer. J.A K.: Did you receive the birtl! day card? Ella of Canterbury to see your name in The Soci ner Record. you did A C. wor Do _you live in Tolland y: Are your init If so I think I know you? Keziah Doolittle: Do to_your name? M. Roena: Your bungalow real nice and co: Fairy Godmother: of late’ Polly Wintergreen: When are you. coming to visit The Corner again?, Hope it is soon. I am enclosing a recipe for a de- licious Fruit Pudding which I hog you will try. Fruit ‘Pudding: look Where are you Take two and o Palf cups sweet milk, three table- spoons cornstarch dissolved in cold water, stir well togethes® and boil for three mirutes. Beat the yolks of three ff esgs with one half cup susar; add to cornstarch mixture three bananas and three oranges into dice. Whip white to stiff froth. Fold in whites a fruit and add teaspoon of vanilla lasf ‘Whipped cream can be piled on tq if desired. COUNTRY M HOUSEHOLD HELPS. Dear Cornerites: I am sendi few hints on the preparation of and vegetables for the table. Fruit should be very carefully, ed before using, the tender of fruits offer favorable lurking for the harboring of the dead crobes. One might think this unnecessary for farmers, bt jui ang think how the motor driven) powder every growing thing wi dusty refuse of the country high One can make easy work of a pineapple by cutting the fi round slices and then paring. In preparing berries or grapd the table, first look them over carefully, then give them a bad cold water right from the pump, A wire basket is a great hel cleaning the fruit one wishes to raw. Put the fruit in the basket! turn the water from the pump ovel turning the basket from side to 8 so every part of the fruit will washed clean; then shake the bas just a little and let it drain a minutes before serving. Pears, plums and apples should well rinsed in cold water before ing, Peaches should be wiped with clean cloth and -the skin should not eaten, ‘Watermelon can be served in a vel attractive manner by cutting out tY luscious req center in cone shap and placing on a large platter ling with grape leaves, first rinsing t leaves. Oranges and lemons should be clean- ed In cold water as soon as brought from the fruit venders, then put away in a cool place. Be sure to remove the dark spots on the surface of the lem- ons. 3 A small brush used in cleaning po- tatoes, carrots, etc., protects the hands and is more effective in removing the dirt than an ordinary washing. 5 Peel ‘onions from the root ends Up and the eyes will be less affected. A_whisk broom that can be bought in the ten cent store is very handy -to brush out the silks when preparing green corn for cooking. CRIMSON RAMBLER. A DEARTH OF GAMES. Dear Social Corner Friends: After a whole winter of.social gatherings | there begins to be a dearth of new f games in a community and usually there are many games which seem | ‘worn out in one place that are new to_others. s Wil not some of the Cornerites %8Il us about some games they have found especially pleasing that would e suitable for church socials. = QUIZ. England received more than $1,000,- 000 in taxes from the vast estate left by Mrs. Elizabeth Easton, who died recently in Yorkshire at the age of 95. MOTHER GRAY'S’ SWEET POWDERS FOR GHILDREN, - 'ACerainBeliet Sam i e v . >