Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 31, 1915, Page 14

EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulfetin wants good home letters; good business letters; good help- "] ful letters of eny kind the mind may suggest. They should be in hand by Wednesday «3f each week. Write on but one side of the paper. For a quick filll Addréss, SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR, Bulletin Offige, Norwich, Conn. add finely chopp.':' ) :Inmrz- fmuud. The e flavor, and as . THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $2.50 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to third. always has them ‘Award made the last Saturday in each month. . SOCIAL CORNER PRIZE WINNERS FOR JULY : First Prize $250 . 2 at % . To Molly for letter entitled: ‘“Nourishing Food for Invalids. ne th cheek. A frost is required to make it | Becond Prize $1.50 er. than | - s %3 - - 2 & u eatible; it is then very delicious. | To Aunty No. 1 for letter entitled: “Recipes for Picnic Lunches.” end There are thres kinds of mulberries 3 and roast your meat while you have ke + Third Prize $1.00 a fire. It is economy in the end and ¥ - : » will be easier when you get used to it. i To Dorothy for letter entitled: “Household Hints for- Housewives.’ e ottt e dmaiiid uses and those which are M,rt:nml'.p‘ e apple, plum, peach and aprico! And you went to ey t, are all weil known and noted delicfous with us, t00.” But the secret was that the meal really planned and cooked on | "t 4 or phosphate for fertilizer. be used with care. For house plants I know of nothing The Bach. stands out on the lawn, and Wildwood stands at the corner of the house = Mr. Editor and Social Corner Friends: 1 hope you will pardon my seeming neglect because of my long silence in acknowledging the kindly remembrance from so many of you. The nice birthday cards I surely ap- preciated, and wish I was able to re- turn the compliment, but I thank you one and all for thinking of the old lady out here in far Wishington who is almost a shut-in. I received 30 cards, several nice letters, and other tokens which showed I was not for- vinegar, pepper salt. We all think it a great fm- provement. DOROTHY. church with your guests, making them b feel that they are not keepl: or battleship. They went to Bremer- ton and eaw them. They made a big showing. There were over 3,000 Shrin- ers from Seattle, -and over 30,000 in the parade. I did not get to see it as I am so crippled it would have been impossible for me to get around in such a crowd. I have not been to see my daughter since last Christ- mas, but plan to make her a visit next week. She comes out to ses me quite often. She and my granddaughters came out just before my birthday and took possession of my house. They trees—the shagbark and hickory nut are considered the best. The wood is tough and elastic. The butternut has a slightly bitter taste. The bark of the tree makes a yvery handsome tan color. . The horse chestnut in full bloom' is very handsome: the round, prickly fruit balls, split open when autumn contain two nuts which are but look like polished ma- any. There are four kinds ef Ha trees. only two of which can be 7oy you at home. You will enjoy the y and feel more rested yourself to begin the ‘week's work. Here is a menu for next Sunday's dinner which I hope you will try and let The Cornerites know if it does not Drove a success. Menu for Sunday Dinner—Cold roast beef (sliced), led potatoes Of | with gravy, sweet corn on the cob, sliced cucumbers, b butter, tea, read, apple fried pies with cheese, layer cake or cookies. The Two Mysterles. We know’not what it is dear, this @0 deep.and still; hands, the awful calm, the pele and chill; will not lift we may call and.call; The strange, white solitude*of peace that settled,over all PRESERVING VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. you drive; wondering if you would not take me With yop on some of your tflg& I see you g0 by quite often. tafford Daisy: I was very much Dear Social Cornerites: —It has beer a long time since I have been able read your interesting letters and’ have missed them greatly. Suppose a reat them. Give them care and they will | comes, and repay you. not eatibie, Best wishes to all. hog: : MAE. f {We Xnow ot what it means, dear, heart’: 5 }mu—ammmmmw'm.nd ong spoon vanilla and a little salt. Cook is Wh say—these vanished .. omes—and -blessed is the thought: *“So death is sweet to us, beloved; though we'may show you naught; We may not to the quick reveal the mystery of death, Ye cannot tell us, if ye would, the mystery of brea The child who enters lifs comes mnot th knowledge or intent, 8o all who enter d:ath rmust go as lit- tle - children eant. Nothing ie known Bot nearing God, " what Los tho soul to dread? And:as life is to the living, so death is to the dsad ~-Mary Mapes Dodge. INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS. DOM(PEDRO has met with an ac- ‘cldent, having had her right hang so crushed by a falling window that she is dieabled. The surgeon had to take six stitches tc close the cut. The sisters: will be sorry to learn she As agnin a chut-in. She had ‘com- pleted her accident this weeks letter before the happened. “THE EDITOR received a Soctal Cor- ner box from Aunt Abby’s lawn party on the 2¢th which bore the usual evi- dence that nothing was lacking in the of gastronomical e ent. B S = D —Thanks for photo- graph. The use of it will not disclos your identity, and the Social Corner Sisters will enjoy the pictugs of your. pretty place. - LUCY ACORN- received forwarded to the sisters indicated. SWEET SIXTEEN—"that was"— ‘The absence of your address led slon. The cards and letter I trust have now reached you. __ SPRING CHICKEN—Thanks prompt return. No harm done. That ‘Was an exceptionel accident. and HOT WEATHER BILLS OF FARE. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here- with I send a collection of menus for Julys Breakfast: Cherries, ham and_eggs, friend potatoes, hot rolls, doughnuts, coffee. “ Dinner: Soup, veal cutlets, peas, potatoes, Lrad and butter, cherry pud- ding, strawberry ice cream. Suwn Lobster salad, thin bread and butter, raspberries, cocoa. Strawberry ice Cream: Sprinkle sug- ar over the berries. Mash and rub g’mm;g & fine sleve. Use one pint of ice to two quarts of cream or.cus- tard, Bweoten to taste. Frese, Extra Dinner: Roast veal, mashed potat ‘bread , | occurred on’ berry Foace, bread aad butien saspoor and butter, raspber- sherhot. s ‘With Dest wwishes to one and B ELLA OF c;mmsm:% ' /A WORD -FROM DOROTHY. Dear ‘Bditor and Social Corner Sis- E:-m of Saturday’ e e many d By the sis- 5 and recipes sent in Aunty No, 1: I think I met you at Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I think some of you may enjoy the following: Summer Dessert—One of milk, o pint 1, of cornstarch, one tea- in double boiler. over cut up peaches, serve very cold. HOPE. A CHAT FROM C. OF C. Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has been quite a while since I wrote to the Social Corner. I enjoy reading it more and more every week. I did not get the peper Saturdaey. I miss- ed_it awfully. What Joan of Yantic: Hope you are well; also your away that day, the 16th of Junme. Best wishes. C. OF C. AUNT ABBY'S PICNIC. Dear Editor and Cormerites: SOCIAL CORNER POEM, a missionary meeting held at one of B Toad. at Aunt Abby's. good came by trolley from Coventry, s- field- Depot, Eagleville and Willimantic. Club No. 2 and many arrived by teams and automobiles from other towns, As we left Peck’s Corner for our des- tination, we turned around and be- hold! a man. With a yellow bow! We almost said Hello, Si! but it mved_wfo e him for Maine Lover and others to entertain, and started on our hike for the grounds, following the twins with their golden sashes and yellow bows e way, three pairs of Rural Del be ivery from Sterling. left. pioe on hair (by th twins at the gathering). We were graclously welcomed by Aunt Abby, whose home was & de- lightful place. The spacious, lawn, long table decked witm yellow, beautiful flowers and fruit, Corner Sis- ters in groups here and there, gowned in white, over our heads Old Glory floating to the breeze, making a pretty picture. After a bountiful lunch, _speeche: to | were made by Polly Peppermint, Crim- andy, a medley. by son Rambler, Si, M; Dottie, a recitation by Pansy, readings Were also given by Mayfayre, Chrysan- themum and Rural Delivery, adding much to our enjoyment. Si and Mandy enlisted our eympa- thy, each telling their marital troubles, What a hard time ‘you must have, Mandy, keeping suppose we ought not to say that when he spoke much to our amusement. him in subjection. 'But so_well for women’ ts. righ! ‘We had a lovely boutonniere of sweet peas given us by Brother Si, and later laden with boxes. 'We' could hardly contain ourselves waiting for the un- wrapping of the packages. Come again, {USe our jaw on your gum SL_ We did and were quiet for a while. Wh en led home I found a small snag of chewing gum in my hair. Suppose some Sister laid it up while she ate her cream. ‘Games were played. Biddy, Crimson Rambler and Anpette were among the ‘winners. Aunt Abby’s birth lightful time, and ‘owe our vo'i'eh of N en cold cut in pieces and put in glass dish. Pour t has become of Laucy Acorn? .| Why don’t she write? Where are you? ly. 1 siould have liked to have gone .to the picnic at Coventry, but I went ‘The Corner people were favored with good weather for the second annual picnic number shady day | S SR had been well celebrated, had a de- = anks to all Corner Sisters for cards received. ; JULY OF NORWICH. RECIPE FOR SALAD DRESSING. Dear Soctal Corner Sisters:—In planning warm-weather menus, when the housekeeper dislikes to be in the hot kitchen, several distinct aims should be kept in mind. Not only use the fruits and vegetables in season, and to have as many cold dishes and iced beverages as possible, but to fit one day’s marketing into the next day’s cooking. Also, arrange m that can be almost wholly prepared early in the day, before the worst heat sets in. A salad is almost a mecessity for every meal in summer. It not only saves much work, but is economy in using up the left-over cooked vegeta- bles like potatoes, beets, beans, cab: bage, etc. They can be used separate- ly or with lettuce, cukes, tomatoes, onions, etc. A simple salad with bread and but- ter, cake or cookies, and cold tea, makes a satisfying meal. for salad 1 am sending a recipe dressing: Salad Dressing—Two eggs, 1 tea- spoon salt, 1 teaspoon mustard, 4 tea- spoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2-3. cup cream. Heat the vinegar in double boiler. Then beat yolks of eggs in a soup plate with silver fork; add mu sugar, salt, cream, and stir all into hot vinegar. Stir until thick and smooth. Just before serving 2dd the beaten whites of eggs. Hope some of you will try_this. CLOVER LEAF. TO MAKE FILLED COOKIES. Dear_ Edftor and Social Corner Sis- ters:—I am very interested in the Social Corner and I have enjoyed many good times. I am planning on going to Aunt Abby’s picnic. Dottie wanted a recipe for making filled cookies, €0 I will send mine: Filled Cookies.—One cup sugar, 1-2 cup shortening. 1 egg, 1-2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon soda, 1 teaspoon vanllla, 3 1-2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cream tartar. Dissolve soda n milk and sift cream tartar in flour. Filling—One cup chopped raisins, 1-2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon flour, 1-3 cup water: Mix sugar and flour to- gether, then add water and raisins and cook until thick. Roll cookies thin and put in tins and place a teaspoon of filling in center and place cookie on top and pinch together. gopo some of the sisters will try thi BUMBLE BEE. HOUSEHOLD HELPS. Dear Social Corner Sisters:—I have read your letters in the paper somuch and you seem to have such a hice time, I wish to be a sister too. I read Dottie's Lazy housewife's pickles. I find old Mason frult jars very handy to put them in as they do pot, have to be air tight I put mine n them year and they are bard now as can be. o7 aEhioeas How many of you sisters cook fre water fisn? I find In Trying them they are a great deal better cooked in deep fat, not so deep as for. dpushnuts, but {o_cover them and fry'untll a mice I find fn cooking fowls cat 1:5 as tor"-. G‘t:lw, place in a l‘l’:: pan parboil un t draf Off that water ‘and salt. pepes Coad gotten. Two little tots next door came over early with a pretty card, and their mother took some kodac pictures of my home and surroundings as her birthday gift. I wish you all could see 'it. I have a very nice garden with nearly all kinds of yegetables fit to eat. Have had peas, beans, spuds and beets since the middle of June. The berries were very early and nearly gone about the time they usually com- mence to get ripe, especially straw- berries. Now we have red, yellow and black caps Logan, raspberries and we have some early plums that will soon be ripe. We have apples that will cook in ten minutes called the 20 ounce pippin, and they surely weigh 20 ounces. We can cook them when nearly half grown. We had cherries, but not a large crop; shall have plen- ty of apples, pears, prunes, and have two trees that are loaded, so we shall not lack for fruit and veg- etables for winter use; but money is very hard to get hold of in this coun- try. The climate can’t be beaten even by California and the flowers are a mass of beauty all over the country. The Shriners are having the big- gest kind of a time here this week in Seattle. They are from all over the country and see many new things. Some from the middle west never saw the salt water, a steamer, navy yard brought out paper and paint and with the help of “The Bach” papered three rooms and painted two. Then we had a swell dinner. you Social Corner friends who wish to make me a visit. I wish some of you could come. Potlatch made me a short visit last week. She brought me a lovely bou- quet of sweet peas, roses and many other flowers. She tends them faith- fully, has a hose so has plenty of water, which I donSt have. You may think Wildwood is the name of this place, for my flowers are scattered all over it, with the ex- ception of the roses and a honeysuckle which are trained all over the house on the front porch and looks very pretty. I have good luck with my house- plants, as “The Bach takes great in- terest in them and cares for them almost entirely. They look very cheery in my bay window when other flowers are gone, I intend to call on Potlatch while in_town. I enjoy the Soclal Corner letters and like to try the recipes; am a typ- ical Yankee; I like to try experiments in_cooking. Best wishes for you all; and per- haps you may hear from me againm some time. ‘WILDWOOD. about: and you are not worried about the little ones getting into danger as you would be in a strange or un- familiar place. 1 think Grandmas descrip§ion of Jill was Ane. I do not know how the world would get along without the Jills, but many times they do not get the credit or praise they deserve. I am hoping to attend the picnic at Aunt Abbys. I have never attended one of the Social Corner picnics vet, but hope to this year, if nothing hap- pens to prevent. I hope to meet many of the Soclal Corner sisters and get acquainted with them face to face. I think the poem entitled If We Knew is very true and it would be ‘better if we were more careful in passing judgment on those we come in contact with. “Oh, we would love each other better if we only under- stood.” Will come again soon. Best wishes to all AUNT ESTHER. MOTHER A BOARDER OWN HOME, Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: We had been having a lot of compeny, and mother was all tired out and we felt she must have a change and rest, and as she aid not want to leave home, we decided she must be a boarder in her own home. We moved her and her best clothes into the guest Toom, made everything restful and inyiting for her, and tried to keep the family from business to_her, so she could rest from household af- fairs, and I think we did & good job, as she spent ‘the last week in the country ; with- friends. I met & friend Sunday and she said her daughter had been getting up morning= to prepare the breakfast, so she cou.d rest. Daughters, lookout for mother. SATURDAY BVE. IN HER INEXPENSIVE YELLOW CAKE. Dear [Editor and Sisters: of the Corner:~—My first attempt at writing must be small enough to fit inside the asbestos covering and vet closely cover the opening of the crock. Then make a second cover of two thicknesses of asbestos that are held firmly together winding with very fine wire. This should fit very closely the top of the asbestos covering. Food that is boil- ing hot when put in this receptacle will keep the same temperature for 13 hours. They are invaluable in hot weather, when one wishes to keep the kitchen cool. Your supper may be prepared in the early morning and it will be piping hot when you are ready to serve it. Try it and you will be eurprised to see what a help it will be. FARAWAY DAME. CHERRY BLOSSOM CHATS. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I have not written for a short while, but thought I would pop in again. You Sisters certainly have good times at the picnics. Crimson Rambler: Come and see me | some time and see my crocheting. I cannot beat you. Pontiac: Was sorry not to see you at the party; missed you very much. Hyacinth: I think your pen has got misplaced. Try and find it and eee if it will write. Hoping you_ are all enjoying this £00d_weather, I remain as ever, one of the Sisters. CHERRY BLOSSOM. USES FOR STALE BREAD. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I send a few tested recipes: Bread Veal Cutlets—Use slices of veal cut from leg. Wipe, remove skin and bone, then cut in pieces for serv- ing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg and finally in bread crumbs. Fry slowly until well browned in lard or drippings. Bread Dessert—An apple may baked on a slice of bread to absorb its fuice, or the whole stewed apple on half peach on bread, and garnish with cream. Bread Omelet—One-half cup bread s | crumbs, one-half cup milk, four eggs, i | three-fourths teaspoon 1 used to think the song of “The 01d Oaken Bucket” was fine, and used to =ing it at the top of my voice; but believe me, when you have to draw all salt, one-eighth teaspoon pepper, one tablespoon but- ter, three tablespoons grated cheese. Soak crumbs i5 minutes in milk, add the salt and pepper, well beaten eggs and grated cheese. Have a frying pan heated and melt one tablespoon of but- ter in it. Into this pour the egg mix- ture and place on range where it will GREETINGS FROM THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER. Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: This afternoon I feel like writing to somebody, and although I owe two or three letters, I'm writing first to my own family—that's you, you know. School Girl: After reading your let- ter I felt quite optimistic. I'm so glad you wrote it. We have one Yig th in common—that we both like to B Sometimes I think I read too much. I read and dream and dream and read until I forget realities. Then I final- ly fall to the earth with a bump that is liable to hurt. Sometime I intend to ride horse- back. Tve always longed to. It's all right to ride in an auto, or a car- riage, or a trolley car, but I would far rather ride on something alive. I had a, bicycle once, but during that time I'was liable to be in 2 black-and- blue state, 50 my bicycle and I shook hands and parted company. Robert: If I were a man and bald- headed I would follow out your advice, for it sounds sensible. Are you bald? I wonder. Gadabout: You are very welcome. Call again with a nice long letter. The Doctress: Isn't it odd that just on the day that I read your letter I had a brand new cold sore at the corner of my lp: Pontiac: 1 like mueh and I wish I ally. you very, very knew you person- You wrote a lovely letter. It read just as though you knew I had been sick a great deal and that you understood. Sometimes I am in- clined to think that people who are sick as you are have more influence than most healthy persons. If you were not_patient and courageous you couldn’t have written such a helpful letter. Maybe you would enjoy these two verses, my favorites: “Because, dear Christ, your tender, wounded arm Bends back the briar that edges ‘long life's way; That no hurt comes to heart, to soul no harm: I do_not feel the thorns so much to- . “Because I never knew Your care to tire, Your arm to weary guiding one aright; Because you walk ahead and crush the briar, It doeg )t pierce my feet so much to- night.” I send you my love, Diana, through The Corner. LAST ROSE OF SUMMER. LAUNDRY HINTS FOR YOUNG HOUSEWIVES. Dear Cornerites: Here is a good rule to follow for the woman or girl who has to laundrr her own shirtwaists. As to requirements, a clean, hit iron, a box of good starch which does not|has need cooking. pure soap which is just right for removing grime; some good bluing, and plenty of warm water. It is a very good idea to soak the soiled clothes over night before wash- ing them; this soaking cannot hurt the finest lingerie blouses, and clothes thus treated are more quickly washed. A teaspoonful of powdered borax or household ammonia to a_basinful of water will whiten the clothes, theg rinse thoroughly in warm water and be|then blue them. To make the bluing put the hand in the water, so when held about three inches below the surface it will look sky blue. Three or four chirtwaists could be put through this soaping, rinsing and bluing process in fifteen minutes at the most. Then let them dry nicely. In the evening they should be starched with uncooked starch and partly dried; the amount of stafch needed depends on the weight of the waists and the stiffness desired. Thin ones do not require so much,as the heavier let them dry. cook evenly. When delicately browned | When 'at | underneath, place pan in oven to finish cooking on top. Remove from oven, fold and turn on a hot platter. This makes an excellent luncheon dish. Bread Muffins—Three - cups .bread crumbs, two cups milk, one cup flour, three eggs, one tablespoon melted but- ter, two teaspoons baking , one- fourth teaspoon salt. Cover the crumbs with milk and let soak 15 minutes. Beat to a paste and add the beaten egg yolks, flour, salt, baki malted butter. stiffly- beaten egg whites. Bake in muffin pan in & quick over for 20 minutes. Bread Dumpli may be made for from b crumbs and beaten esg dropped from a spoon. Bread Crumbs Used in Salad—A few crumbs of white bread mixeq through a le salad will absorb some of the ng and watery juices of the es, which often separate and too Iron the sleeves first with a smooth, clean iron. Wax, parafin, & bit of candle nd salt, all clean and polish the surface of the iron. If the iron is too hot let it cool to the right temperature to avold scorch- ing. Should you unfortunately it, put it aside until the next day when it must be wet ex] (:‘: tal in our public and private lawns. The paper birch possesses the most won- derful bark of any of our native trees. Beneath the smooth, white skin are Paper like layers which separate into thin sheets, and varying in color from cream to light tan. It is so firm in texture it can be written or printed on. Cances are made from it, also a shade, when he first took command of the American army. The famous treaty of William Penn with the Indians was made beneath the branch- es of an enormous elm. There are seventy kinds of oak. White oak is -most valuable. The famous Charter Oak of Hartford, was supposed to be several hundred years old. It fell in a wind storm in August, 1856, and so deeply was it mourned, the bells were tolled. and the band played a funeral dirge over the ruins. ‘There are nine kinds of maple, chief of which is,the sugar variety, from which the dap is drawn value. The silver known as cut leaf, is a very beautiful tree. The finely cut leaves hang on long, siender branches, and sway with every breeze, showing the white under side of the leaf. There are three varieties of dogwood. The great white blossom comes before the tree is in full leaf, so it claims the attention of those who frequent the woods for early spring flowers. There are ten varieties of willow. The weeping willow was at one time to be seen in most cemeteries, but now is crowded out by more modern, orna- mental trees. There are twelve varieties of pine. The white pine bears the smoothest bark of all the pines. Pitch pine is valuable for the manufacture of rosin, tar, and turpentine. Yellow pine I very fine grained and is very valu- able for bullding and decorating purposes. The hemlock is one of most beautiful of our cone bearing trees. The bark is used for tanning. The red cedar has been used so extensively it become very expensive, and the heart of the wood makes pretty orna- mental work, The tulip, or whitewood, as it is called, is a beautiful sight in June, when it is in full flower. The flowers are large and cup shaped, like a pond lily. Thelr color is a greenish yellow, with dashes of red and orange. These trees grow to an immense size, some- times to & hundred feet or more. I will say good bye to all DOM PEDRO. HOUSEHOLD HINTS FOR HOUSE- WIVES. Editor Social Corner:—I Eave found that the rectangular covers of spice boxes make fine for pots and pans, as I can get into the corners eo nicely with them. A tin can, holditg a knife, fork, teaspoon and tablespoon, placed on my kitchen stove shelf, saves me many steps. Mornings when. ! have plenty of hot kitchen range, the always work the shortening into the ur. Now my is uni- delicious. These extremely hot nights I Al my bottle with cold water at haps the following susgestions may ‘benefit some one. Fruit and Vegetables for canning should be fresh and not over-ripé Pick over carefully and wash. The best grade of jars should b¢ bought as they will last for years, New rubber rings should always be For peas, string and shell beans pack the jar with the raw vegetable, prepared as it for cooking for immedi~ ate use. Add one teaspoon of salt and fill with cold water. Put the rubber and top on. but do not seal Set the fars in a kettle of cold water and Ting to a boll. Keep boiling steadily for three hours. The top should never be lifted after the water starts tg boil, or the jars removed from the kettle before sealing. A kettie large enqugh to hold three quart jars and cover tight, is a convenient size. Black and red raspberries should be packed In the jar, raw. Make a syrup of one cup of Sugar to one cup of water. Fill jars with eyrup, put on the rubbers and top. set in kettle of cold water, bring to a boil and after one minute seal! and remove from kettle. Bluebe; and blackberries are best sweetened as used. Put frult in shallow kettle with just enough water to keep from sticking. When the berries are all heated through and begin to boll, fill jars ahd seal at once. Always set your jars on a heavy cloth, wrung out of cold water, when filling with boiling fruit and start slowly at first. You will never break a jar. For peaches and plums, make a syrup of one cup of sugar to one cup of water. Seal the fruit dnd remove the skin and nearly all the stones from the peaches. Drop enough for one quart or two pint jars at a time into scalding syrup and as soon as it bolle, fill the jars and seal. Care must be taken not to cork too long or they will be soft. Peas can be peeled and halved, cooked in a syrup of one-half cup sugar to one of water, until they ap- pear transparent. Then put into jars. One can of pineapple, cut fine, added to enough pears for six quart jars give a delicious flavor. Pears are also good for spicing and the small ones to pickle whole. A good general rule for jell of all kinds is to have the fruit a little under ripe. Over ripe fruit will never Jell Add as little water as necessary and cook to & soft pulp. Put In a jeil bag, made of some heavy substance (heavy flannel is excellent), and hang up to drip. Never try to squeeze out the juice. ~Measure your juice back to boil. When it boils, add equal measure of sugar for the juice and bring to a boil again. Skim and pour into glasses. Set in a sunny window. These are only simple, general di- rections, which never fail. -Eve has her own favorite recipes for spec~ ial preserves and relishes. Beet Relish—Cook _as for table, peel, slice and dice. Boil vinegar and sugar (haif as much sugar as vinegar), add 1-2 bottle of horeradish. Pour over diced beets. Will keep imsealed and is-delicfous with cold meets. Best wishes to you all. Springfield. Dear Editor and Sisters:—I am going to send a few ple recipes for & change. Hope some of the sisters will like them. Lemon Piei—Have ready baked rich under crust, stir together 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour, and over this pour 1 cup boiling water and wait 10 minutes. Next add a lump of butter, juice of 1 lemon, 1 beaten egE yolk and boll up once. Then pour mixture into the crust. Beat the egs- white stiff, add a little powdered sugar and spread lightly over the pie; brown in a hot oven. Ple Dressings.—Late in winter when canned_fruit and pumpkin ples have lost their flavor from repeated after the same recipe, & new will prove & stimulant to the appetite, Potato Salad.—Boil 4 large potatoes and 4 eggs: chop potatoes and - whites, also 1 small onion. Mash yol d 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 ‘melted but- ter, 1 teaspoon salt. 1-2 teaspoon cel- ey seed. Mix lighily and serve very co Best wishes. LITTLE DAISY OF CANTERBURY. FOODS FOR INVALIDS.