Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 8, 1916, Page 10

THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulfetin wants good homo 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. Write on but one side of the paper. Address, SOCIAL CCENER EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. $2.50 to first; $1.50 to second; $1.00 to third. Award made the last Saturday in each month. ‘When times are bad and folks are sad SING AND PRAY BUT DO NOT WHIMPER SOCIAL CORNER POETRY. An’ gloomy every day; Jest try your best at looking glad, An’ whistle ‘em awa; Don’t mind how troubles bristle; Jest take a rose or thistle. Hold your own, an’ char An’ “whistle! whistle! whistle! A song is worth a world o' sighs; ‘When Ted the lightnin’s play, Look for the rainbow in the sKies, An’ whistle 'em away! Don’t mind how troubles bristle; Each 10se has got its thistle, Hold your own, an’ change An’ ‘whistle! whistle! whistie! —Atlanta_Censtitution. Sent in by Crimson Rambler. INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS, MOUNTAIN ceived and mailed to writers named. AIRY—Card received and forwarded to Read: Paula—Cards received and mailed to LAUREL—Cards the writers indicated. De: room for one more you I &1 1 mol child Best wi THE DEAR OLD Editor of the Social C: ern diploma-ed physi public ter t more dacio He; I and workers and some vou have anything wro canned grandma’ AN INQUIRY. ar Edito ve I wi ce. want to ask the them give their children sulphur in th amount to mi: Have wondered if mothers give it to 2N now. o the milit ug no: ar! old flax; tific raise ~old ctive local antidote fo! inmmation in the whole mater you I not rur nicels srations. it peopl she i Cicero said: less fear of God”, said su 1ipon the I e 5 it is us well. Gec pe: er of Gabriel's trumpet poke fun of the deacon who rages when someone pulls down the horseshoe nailed over his barn door for g od luck. Is the boy who is taught “to watch out or the goblins 'll catch you,” to blame for thinkinz when he is a man that orge a horse. shes to nt Hear! a flour to Ic n Tighe certainl ot was of the opinion t can no more help believing in a traditional superstition than a horse can help trembling when r and rner? 1l try s an, he Sprin and w to give it? all. b. RBARA LEE. GRANDMAS. cian write: randmas and less te seed meal just (our own to prevent a wee 2 Bli rdm: med ckoepa would 1 and merchant ten to grandm: oft wed dope cvery we practice t s0 much is to and what a knoc of later gen THE CRANK. PERSTITION. Corner W a thinker and ers: ons of opin debatable has taken notice of her e we superstitious?” An rstition is a sense nd he might ha he sees -chestnut carried pocket will cure the rheumatism? Geothe declared that “‘superstition is the poetry of life,” and I do not feel inclined to dispute him. that Hope gathers to in_the mind and cheer in the heart? What lem? Man is deeply impressed by all the phenomena of the heavens and the earth which he does not understand. prompt his hopes and fears— inspire him to song and prophecy. Superstition is a great subject, and is worthy of the closest study. It may They they is therc about the beautiful sunsets which strengthens our faith in the sunset land and the new Jerusa- prove to be a blessing or a curse. Don’t you think Tryon Bdwards was right when he sald: “Superstitions are the most part, but shadows of for great truths.” ‘What do you think about it? Dear Social Corner sending in a few domestic sugges- tions: Melted alum will mend broken glass- OLD SOL. HOUSEHOLD HELPS. Sisters: ware so the crack will not show. Clothes sprinkled with hot water can be_ironed in ten minutes. Pour a little turpentine into th e your tone, cour tone re- | : Have you b 1t ters if any of and if so, what “We need au- ur parts of wheat | water and hi ring, » drugstore for | ne | octors | 4% the I be- 3 desires to e other veople think, but she can- 1 out many express question she tninks all seless fear of the devil, in his What is_this establish faith I am cold salted water and allowed to come to a boil and codled gradually they will not break easily. Make a pad of several folds of old newspapers and put on each step un- der your stair carpet, will keep it from wearing out so fast. One tablespoon of sugar of lead to one gallon of water will set the color in_any dress fabric. Chloroform will remove grease stains but not the color from any delicate material. Dissolve twenty-five cents worth of soluble blue in two quarts of water and You will have a bluing that wili never spat. A _teacup of plaster of paris mixed with double the quantity of oatmeal and- put where they can get it will Kill cockroaches. Do not throw away old hot water bottles. Use them for linings for wash cloth bags to use when traveling. After the spring cleaning give the pantry and cupboard sheives a coat of enamel and they will be easier to keep clean. Glycerine is an excellent dressinz for fine kid shoes. If_troubled with bedbus: the bed and springs thoroue paint brush limate. A fine covering fora bedroom floor is to lay several thicknesses of old news- papers, spread evenly, and then paper the fioor with paper to match your side k pasting it down and tacking it around the edge as you would a car- pet. When it is thoroughly dry sive it a good coat of varnish. This is to keop clean and warm and dur- go over with a e sub- 1y dipped in corros a d You can fix the border around the edges of rugs the same way. BLOSSOM. | Hoping FOR A PLEASANT DAY. Dear Social Corner t this beautiful make: Sisters: Just a spring _morning. one rejoice after having 1ch: a snowy month. Spring reminds it is about housecleaning time. I suppose some of you nearly through, and I have not b Remember Me: Wa not attend our last g Hannah never met onc of the Social Corner Sisters, we give you a special in tion to our next gathering, on_ April 1 will have iem all, and will enjoy a good time. Joan: Hope to see you and many other Sisters also on that day of pleas- ure for the Nurse Pen ou from us, vet wa give you come. 1 thi Wish you were are far aw us at 2 s I think I know 1 Balsam Fir: T don’t know whether I vou a letter or not. How I wish d | e be e | You could be with us and have a jolly ! fihaens up—there | time. You must try and hunt up Nurse n el amoTe| Penney and get acquainted. She will tell you all about our nice times. 1f'1 am not mistaken in guessing Who is Who, all of Club No. 1 hope you 11 vAili be able 1o be out to the gather- ng. Hope there will be a large gath- ing. Don't forget to bring a pleasant day. t wishes to all. otland. =1 C. E 8 THE CARE OF SICK ROOMS. The sick room should be the lightest tana t pleasant room of the house. Let plenty of sunshine into the room. Take away all extra carpeis, uphol- stered furniture, heavy curtains, etc. A !‘_'d“ floor, with a few rugs, is the thing. The sick room should have plenty of fresh air. It is general best to shade cascs, but we should let in all the sun- it consisteat with comfort. Sun- sh air are often more ef- s than drugs. ! They cost nothing and are of great help to the patient. Do not allow a lamp with its flame turrned down to burn through the night. Care must be taken to protect the patient from any noise, such as noise of the children and passing steam and electric cars. Never get behind the door in a cor- ner or in an adjoining room and whis- Der. Do not allow yourself to take a nap while watching. Eat a lunch and get a hot drink. This will stop you from feeling drowsy. d e ‘a a Above all, let there be cool, wise heads and loving hearts. A happy Easter to all. EV] NG STAR. ‘Willimantie. WANTS HER PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN Dear Social Corner Friends: 1 was much interested in the letter from the Photographer and was pleased to see some more pictures. As the sun shone some this week, I hope there will be more pictures. It will be quite a task to take them all, but T hope you will keep on, for it wili be very interesting. Hope I shall see my picture soon. Three cheers for the Photographer. I was glad to see such a nice day Sunday, and was wondering if we shall have more snow. I wonder what has become of Snow- ball? We have had snow enough late- Best wishes to all, MAXAMILLIAN. CAKE FILLINGS AND FROSTINGS. Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis- ters: 1 think we all welcome spring once more, don't you? Tidy Addly: The little pleased with the card. Aunt Hester: Thanks for the card. I was at the anniversary meeting, but did not happen to meet you; should like to, very much. Here are a few good cake fillings and boy was o chest - when storing away winter | icings: El . This will keep moths away.| Boiled lcing—Boil two cups sugar new lamp chimneys are placed intand one-fourth cup water unmtil it the room somewhat in certain | farms a thick syrup. Pour it into the stifly beaten whites of two eggs, beat- all the time. When the has thickened and is cool it is ready for the cake. Caramel Filling—Boil one pound of brown sugar, one-half cup milk until it will harden when dropped in cold water. Beat yolks of two eggs and whites separately and then combine them. Gradually pour over them the hot syrup, beating all the time. Add one teaspoon Beat until cool and quite thick. Chocolate Filling—Heat two cups of milk in double boiler. Mix together one tablespoon flour, one cup sugar, t;o esgs; co;tk lhs minutes. Then add 0 squares of chocolate, one teaspoon vanilla. Orange Filling—Grate the yellow rind from two oranges. Put one-half cup water in saucepan and add the orange peel. Boil five minutes and strain; add enough hot water to make one-half cup; add two cups sugar and boil until it spins a thread. Pour it over the well beaten yolks of two eggs and beat until cool; add the juice of one orange and juice of one-half a lemon. ‘ 1 suppose the Sisters will begin housecleaning when the ground gets ry. LORETTA. JOSIAH. WHAT RILED Dear Social Corner Sisters:—Las* week when Josiah went to the pust offis he got a card sayin’ as how there wuz a package in the Hartford pust offis with six cents due on it. Well, Josiah jest dropped that six cents into an envelope and started it back for H. lively. And when he got hum he wuz doin’ g0 much wonderin’ as to what might be in that package that he didn't have any appetite for supper. Sez be “Samantha, I'll bet a cooky that my neffew is sendin’ me a plaid cap or something else stylish to wear when these pesky snow banks get out of the way so I can get that Autymoblle ou: once more.” “You'd look pretty with a plaid cap at your age”, sez 1. But my remark didn’t hurt his feelins' any, his mind wuz sc busy tryin’ to fisger out what the present he was goin’ to get might be, that he wasn't listenin’ to me. Josiah acted oneasy until the day cum to go to the post offis and he had got me worked up until I wuz most as curious as he wuz. But when %he package finally arrived Josiah fest cum in and slamed it onto the set'in’ rume table sayin' something about “getiing even.” And when I undid that pack- age to find it to be a report of “The Brewers and Liquor Dealers’ Assn.” 1 didn’'t blame Josiah a bit for bein’ riled. “Jest think, Samantha,” sez he, “they took six good cents away from me. Why with them six cents I could have bought most a_guart of gasolene and that gas would have carried us most down to Huldy's.” T always kin- der despised liquor dealers anvhow, but from now on my slogan is “Wait for election”, I'll fix 'em then. TI'll get all the men I know to vote axin them, unless its Wee Heep. he's gettin' so old and sot in his ways that I dom't s'pose 1 can turn him.” I can usually find an amusin’ side to things, and so when Joslah had gone to the barn 1 sot down to look at that report and the Anti-Prohibitirn pam- flet that cum with it. One of the arg uments I red wuz that why dry Kan- sas showed up so many less paupers and insane than wet Ohlo wuz that Kansas wuz too poor to have institu- tions for such people and so the cen- sue man didn’t find them to count. While wet Ohio wuz so rich and had such fine institutions that the cessus man could count the paupers handy. It made me laugh unt!l T almost for- got to be sorry for Josiah on accou of his six cents. But if I forget, T shall see to it that Josiah don’t vntil after the aforesaid election. Serenely, SAMANTHA. SOFT MOLASSES JUMBLES. Dear Social Corner we have a lovely time at our 6th an- niversary? 1 h every member could have been there. Lonesome Pine: I am glad that after helping award prizes to others, Sisters.—Didn" you have yourself won a substantial one. Congratulations. Deborah: Welcome to the clan. Your pen-name sounds familiar Hope to hear from vou often and see you at some of the gatherings. Johan: Did you make a asking Keziah Doolittle to have orange ice-cream with you? I_see she ac- cepts your invitation. May I come too? eziah Doolittle: If Johan _says yes” we will go to the orchard and under the shade of the old apple-tree and find out “Who is Who T will clcse with a recipe which I think you will all like. Old Fashioned Molasses Jumble: To a cup of melted butter add a cup of brown sugar, a teaspoon each of pinger and cinnamon. Add also a cup of dark molasses and a cup of sour milk in each of which a teaspoon of {soda has been dissolved. When the two mixtures have been combined. add two teaspoons of vinegar and sufficient sifted flour to make a soft dough. Dros {by spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven. PRIMROSE. mistake HOW TO MAKE MARBLE CAKE. Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis- ters: I have been an interested reader of The Corner for some time and see- ing Hopeful's request for Marble Cake thought I would send my recipe, which I think is very fine: Marble Cake—White Part: One- quarter cup butter, one cup Sugar, one-half cup milk, one and one-half cups_flour, salt, one teaspoon baking powder, one-quarter teaspoon vanilla. Beat well together, then add the whites of four eggs beaten stiff. Yellow Part: One tablespoon butter, three-quarters cup sugar, yolks of four eggs, one-quarter cup milk, one-quar- ter teaspoon vanilla, salt, one cup of flour, one teaspoon baking powder. Dark Part: Dissolve one-quarter cake sweet chocolate in a little hot milk, add one tablespoon sugar, one teaspoon vanilla; add to this one cup batter, taking part light and part yel- low. T generally use one heaping ta- blespoon cocoa in place of the sweet chocolate. Drop by tablespoonsful into a_ pan, first one color, then another. This will make two loaves baked in common bread pans. SQUIRE PHIN. Hampton. NICE PIE RECIPES. Dear Sisters and Sisters of Social Corner: What a long stormy winter we have had. It will #eem good to have some warmer weather. Send a few pie recipes that are very nice: Mock Mince Pie: One egg, three or four large crackers, or six or eight small ones, one-half cup of molasses, one-half cup sugar, one-half cup vine- gar, one cup chopped raisins, a small piece of butter, spice and salt. n Pi Take one pound of rais- ins, turn over them one guart of boil- ing water and boil one hour. Keep adding water, so there will be a quart ‘when done. Grate the rind of one lemon into ome cup of sugar, three spoonfuls of flour and one egg. Mix well together. Turn the raisins over the mixture, stirring the while. This makes three pies. I remain as ever TRANCRS. - AN OLD-FASHIONED MOTHER By Etta Ba-ber. In New England in the 60's when sawmills were the exception instead of the rule, the man who was an ex- pert with tHe axe, especially if he could hew ties and get out ship-tim- ber, was sure of work at good wages, ;21( Blg Ed. Jackson, was one of the He was a handsome, reckless, gener- ous fellow and very proud of his pret- ty wife and two little boys; but when under the influence of liquor he was a perfect brute in his home and ready to fight anything that stood in his way. At the tavern he was a ‘“good fellow,” who treated the crowd and seldom left the card table until his money was gone, so it was often hard times in the little cottage. Jones' tavern was in the center of the village, and Bill Jones was care- ful to make it unusually attractive when Big Ed was expected home from a long job. Sometimes Mattie would g0 to the tavern and try to get him to go home, or give her some money, but if he had had several drinks she was seldom successful and often suf- fered from his abuse, made worse by the taunts and jeers of Jones and his crowd. There was one, however, who never went in vain, and that was his widow- ed mother, a large, determined woman of some sixty vears. When Widow Jackson opened the bar room door and said quietly: “Edward, went. Finally Bill Jones declared that he should put her out the next time she came around his place. One cold, wintry day, Mattie Jack- son was looking anxiously for Ed's return with the pay for several weeks' work. She disliked to ask credit. knowing his failing, and the food in the little cottage was almost gone. Late i% the afternoon a neighbor told her that Ed had arrived at the tavern with a gang of men about noon. At dark she went to try to get some money to buy food, for the children's supper, but he had been drinking heavily and was half drunk and her request was met with curses and a blow. and she staggered out followed by*the laughter of Jones and his friends. The men aid not dare anger Pig EQ when he was in an ugly temp- er. About 8 o'clock Mattie sat crving and trying to make the little one’s for- get their hunger in sleep when Moth- er Jackson came briskly 1 What is the matter, what ails your face? Whe: ward? T heard he had come.” I. want you," he always itrie, ana is Ed- Mattie sobbed out her story add- ing as the old lady retied her bon- net _strings: “You can't get him., mother, Bill Jones says he will throw you out if you come again.” “All right, I am going to give him for a chance, agl when I come back 1 shall bring Edward and some grocer- les You just trust me” was the calm reply as she started off brisk- 1y. Her first stop was at the village store to ask the proprietor to =eep open until she came back. Every man in the little village had heard Jone: threats and there was a crowd gather- ed to see the result of her visit. Mrs Jackeon opened the door as usual and said quietly: “Edward, I want you." ‘Edward did not heed and she step- ped in and placing her hand on his shoulder repeated. “Edward, 1 want you." “I'll come when I get ready,” the unexpected answer. “You'll come now:” sald his mother firmly. Ed looked undecided and Bill Jones came from behind the bar. saying: “Come, get out of here. This 1s no place for women. Ed 1Is out or ead- ing-strings.” ad Removing her hand from Ed's reatized was shoulder, and before Biil what was coming she had him by the collar _with her left hand and was using her right vigorously. Not a word was spoken until she had finish- ed,_and then she again turned to Ed with the remark: “Edward, 1 want you." He arose without a word and fol- lowed her from the room. They stopped at the store and loaded their arms with bundles and she accom- panied him home. There was no ex- planations and no questions except the quict remark as she said: “Good night. Don't let me hear of Mattie suffering because of me, Fd- ward.” Mrs. Jackson went for Ed several times after that night and he alwa came at the first call and finally stop- ped going theer at all. Bill Jones was alwavs very re- spectful to Mrs. Jackson after the night he tried to put her out, but he heard about it to the day of his death. A good old deacon always ended the story by saying: “T lived_in sight of that taxern fifty vears and never went into the bar- room. but I've always been sorry I didn’t see Mother Jackson thrash Bill Jones: and if I had known about ft, T should have been there. s THE BLUEBIRD WARBLES. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Cheery!' Cheery! Be cheery! Yes, Sisters, vou really hear a blue- bird. Spring is here and it is time for bluebirds to sing, so I will sing a little song. My! It does seem good some spring weather. We appreciate it after the cold, snowy weather we have been havinz the past few weeks. It makes me feel so frisky I expect to fiy to Willimantic April ;3th, and join vou in your good time. Mez: 1 agree with you. We do find dime novel reading in 3150 binding. Some books are not worth the time pent in reading them. I like a good, lean book, one that does not leave a “bad taste” in the mind. I like to see good moving pictures, although I have heard them condemn- ed by some. Some are instructive and some are entertaining, but why are there so many that are—well—immoral? 1 had the pleasure of seeing Graus- tark in moving pictures this winter and I enjoyed it. But many pictures make one have a feeling of disgust. They do not leave a good impression on_our mind. Everything we alow ourselves to think about has an influence on us for good or bad, and how necessary our thoughts should be pure. If 1 am not careful I shall be preach- ing a sermon, and whoever heard of «a biuebird preaching instead of sing- ing? Sisters, T just heard a phoebe bird, (March 28)." T am_so cxcited 1 can hardly stay in the house. P. U. T.: 1 want to whisper to you. 1 didn't know about cleaning white oilcloth with kerosene. So You sec you have helped one by sharing your to have discovery. I, too, was married when seventeen, and if I keep house for a hundred years there wiil always be something new to learn and new recipes to try. 1 just love to try new recipes. Don't vou? It wouldn't be near as much pleasure to keap house if I couldn’t learn new helps and use new recipes. So_ther C. E. S.: Your letter was consider- able of a shock, but I managed to ral- iv. Don't laugh. I am braiding a rug. T guess you don't realize how I enjoy that kind of work. Kitty: I was sorry and see me the day Hope you will have better luck next time. Nice little kitty. I can’t resist sending one of my re- cipes 1 use often, and think it very d: Pudding: One egg, two cups sugzar, two tablespoons butter, cup_flour, two teaspoons baking powder. Flavor. Add a little milk if the batter is too thick. Butter a pudding dish, put in sliced apples, or any kind of canned fruit, and pour In the batter. Bake one hour. ‘When I use canned fruit I use the juice for a sauce. Canned cherries make a very nice pudding; also canned peaches. Goodbye. BLUEBIRD. MORE STRIKING PORTRAITS. A bright, sunny morning. Who'll be the first to step up to the camera? Theoda: Am glad I had your picture before you split your side—hope it does not prove fatal. A large woman with a prominent nose, cross-eyed, but a most loving disposition, clinging close- I¥ to your spouse. That's right! J. B. T.: That spells jet. ddesn't t? Ahem! Very dark complexon, black curly hair, very white teeth and a beautiful singer. Crimson Rambler: A bright, joyous, happy Sister; large brown eyes, ruddy complexion and dark halr: not large but make up in quality what you lack in_quantity. Si: You are no longer young; gray hair, chin whiskers, with a bag of pea- nuts always in your hand. Don't they taste good? Tiny, “who hatched into the Eagle's Mate”: A small woman, blue eyes, soft Cunly hafr, pink cheeks and a very pleasing personality. As the eagle Is our national bird, think you have done well. Never mind if you are small— good things come done up in small ckages. pa Tidy Addl; A small, busy woman: small featured; pug nose, and sharp eyes—nothi; them! Bachelor d: You are no bachelor. You wouldn't sign your name that if you were. I see a bright, cheery, lov- ing mother with a whole quiver of little ones—always making the best of everything! Now I'll stop ullmunt week. 'OTOGRAPHER. HINTS ABOUT TABLE LINEN. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Just a few lines in regard to the table linen: 01d white linen table cloths that are no longer fit for a table cover can be well utilized for tray clotos and small napkins and greatly help save a new table cloth and better napkins. Many times the table spread becomes worn in the center from folding so much and when mended is rather a little detriment to the appearance of the table when ready to serve the meals. A pretty improvement is to place a Mttle doiley over the mended spot. One of the best things to remove iron rust from linen is to apply lemon juice to-the spot, then shake salt Into the moisture; lay it in the hot sun till dry: repeat the application until the stain has disappeared. Fruit stains or other discolorations may be easily removed from table lin- en by laying pieces on the grass for a day or two: much better than trying to rub them out cn the washboard, which is more Injurious to the fabric. A clean white linen table cloth, nice- Iy ironed, free from rough dry wrin- kles, adds much to the neatness of the whole table meal. I do not admire starched table linen, but when slightly dampened after be- ing brought from the line, will iron out very smoothly and look weil. Raveled out threads are preferable for mending or darning the table linen to that of the spool thread. To remove crumbs from the table, use the crumb brush and pan, a better method than shaking table cloth out- doors and leaving many wrinkles. Eat, drink and be merry—if your tablespread is neat and attractive. Kind wishes to all. JENNIE. AN IMPROVISED COOKER. Dear Social Cornerites:—Wkat a ho- day it was (as I remember) when my filend and I, after a nine mile drive reached her home. She said: “I wish 1 had your little ofl stove here”. While she put ou the horse, I prowled around as usu: The resuit: I found an old box som hen had been set in. wet it, took lamp from a chicken brooder that had been put away till winter: cleanca it up some: placed it in middle of open box, placed the heavy tin shield over lamp, which protected the chimney went into house and got iron grate from her stove oven and the tea kettle put grate on top of dox, ard kettle on the grat. In enight minutes, we had hot tea and warmed up succo- tash from our improvised stove. She told me later she used it the rest of the summer. Killing two birds with one stone. I received a letter from her today saying: “I have two hundred and nine live chicks; used your invention. the brooder lamp. I don't belisve in I can't! Nonesense! You can, somehow only try. Yours for the nmext trip. JET Yantic. CLUB NO. 2's CELEBRATION. Dear Corner Friends:—On March 30th, Club No. 2, held the first meet- ing of the season at the hospitable home of Aunt Abby, nearly all of the members being present. The house was tastefully decorated with the club colors, and at 12.30 din- ner was announced and ample justice was done to the good things served. The favors were little thimble holders presented to each of the guests. After dinner stories were told and different topics were spoken of. J. E. T. in a very pleasing manner gave several very cholce recitations. A novel feature of the afternoon's pleasure was in the form of a Soctl Corner grab-bag made and passed around by Crimson Rambler, which was the cause of much merriment, as the members had to draw with their eves shut. Annette pleased all by showing some of the latest steps in dancing. Clover Leaf entertained with several choice selections on the phonograph. Club No. 2 wishes to thank The Bulletin Company for the ice cream which they so kindly donated to help make the day one to be so long re- membered. Best wishes to all. NO NAME. QOOD HOME HELPS. hope we shall have pleasant weather for our next social. But never mgind, we have plently of sunshine in Tbe Corner. Our color suggests sunshine, and it is reflected in the faces of the Sisters. I will send in a few good home helps. For tender feet rub with sweet oil For cough or hoarseness mix white of an egg with lemon juice and sugar. For cold in head inhale camphor, and wet a cloth with camphor and pin to night clothes, at night. To cure boils steep narrow dock and drink freely. For catarrh make a weak solution of salt and water and snuff up the nostrils; also, use as a gargle. For burns make a paste of baking soda and water and apply quickly. If severly burned, apply oil or lard and cover closely. For sunstroke put the patient in a cold bath, or wrap in sheets wrung out of cold water. For cramps or indigestion apply hot compresses to the stomach every few moments till patient is relieved. For the blues join the Social Corner. Theoda: Shall I get turned out now? Grace: 1 have missed you. HULDY. CLUB NO. 2's CELEBRATION. Dear Social Cornerites:—The first anniversary of Club No. 2 was held on Thursday, March 30th, at the hospi- table home of Aunt Abby and it cer- tainly broke all records, being a hum- mer from start to finish. Old Glory with the Social Corner color attached could be scen afar off, and upon arrival all were cordially sreeted by Aunt Abby in her usual pieasing manner. Pleasant greetings were exchangzed among the sisters, those attending coming from Bozrah, Lebanon, Yantic, Taftville and Norwich, filling the house to_its utmost capacity. The house was prettily decorated in- side and out, with the Social Corner gold color. The dining room was one of the | most attractive spots especially at noon when all were given plates and Social Corner napkins and formed a line to the dining room where each helped tMemseilves from the bounti- fully spread table of delicious eatables which Inciuded cold stuffed ezgs, white and brown bread, sandwiches, fruit, all kinds of cake, and Aunt Abby's famous baked beans and delicious squash pies. Last but not least ice cream was enjoyed by the courtesy of The Bulletin. Toasts and recitations by J. E. T. were received with loud applause a: given in her bright and original man- ner. The recitation by the Little Mascot was one of the features of the day. Animated discussions and stories of the past and present made the after- noon pass all too quickly. The favors were cate thimble hold- ers made by Crimson Rambler, and were received with deiight by all. gold grab-bag proved a source ieasant surprise to each one pres- and many thanks are due Aunt ent. Abby for her hospitality, all noting it one of the most delightful and hilari- ous meetings yet held. The Doctor was kept busy attend- ing cases of long and short standing. Thanks are due Calla Lily for her valued assistance during one most serious case. The operation wouldn't have been successful but for her quickness. Well, Lucinda, I trust your symp- | toms are still favorable, if not call me up and I'll prescribe. Annette: Wasn't that ful? Mayfayre: I hope you have recov- ered your equilibrium. Dottie: 1 shall always remember the pleasant and graceful way you furnished me a seat. L. T. H: Sorry you have been so k and trust you are better. Have you ever tried feeding the baby. that will make them grow sometimes? Ormandine: Please give me a hint of whom you are. Your surmises were all correct. Hopeful: ing again. couch rest- Glad to see you are writ- How are you? DOCTOR. GREETINGS FROM AUNTY NO. Dear Social Corner Sisters:—It doesn’t look this morning as if spring kad come, yet, when I opened my eyes I saw snow and sleet, and 1 thought can any one say “Winter ever rots in the sky.” Aunt Abby: I was sorry I could not meet with you last week, but it spelt impossible for me. I know those who could attend had a good time, for you are an ideal hostess. Dorothy Perkins No. 2: Did I see an expression of wonder in your eyes that day when you told me where you first met me? If I am right, please say so, and I will keep mum, and let others find you out as I did. Mexican Primrose: If all goes well 1 shall have some of those doughnuts the 12th Papa’s Bo; Were you surprised when we met face to face that day? Lhal little bundle is as sweet as can Biddy: Congratulations prize. That yours. I have often thought the same; and always wished we could send to the shut-ins the surplus left at our gatherings. A sunshine club will help in more ways than one; and will help to form desires to help others. I know how pleasant it is to be remem- bered by others when shut-in. I am anxious to see the banner waving in the breeze. Katherine: 1 wonder if we are old friends of years’ standing? Welcome to The Corner. Come often and come to_our gathering. Welcome to all new members; and am anxicus to hear from all old ones, too! ‘Where is Enid, Merry Widow, Ma, and a good many others. Let us hear from you is the wish of AUNTY NO. L MARCH CHICKENS. Dear Social Corner Members: —Our March chickens arrived the fifteenth. Two Fens were set the same day and winter eggs hatch about one-ha'f the number, and one hen can tak care of them. This time they gave us a surprise by popping out a lvely crowd of twenty. All little angels at present. Hubby put a partition across the coop to prevent hair pulling of the bid- dies, and the chickens run with both mothers. no telling who is who. If lamps for chicken brooders could be made on the same principle as a lantern, we should not hear of so many fires and cremated chickens. Silver: You were going to write how you raised chicks in cold weather. Have looked in vain for your letter. March is going out quite lamb lke, and no flood yet. Greetings to all. 1. on first BLANCHE. THANKS FROM DOM PEDRO. Dear Soci?1 Corner Friends: I want to thank Ciub No. 1 for their kind remembrance of the birthday of a shut-in. Those flowers they sent me by Married and Happy were just love- 1y and I enjoyed them =0 much. I also received a birthday call from Brownle. Thanks are due Aunt Sarah for lovely birthday card; also Peggy ‘Anne, and Pansy. Letters are due to Theoda and Lottie sometime in the near future. meats, salads, | is a grand good idea of! gone. I went out yesterday for the first in nine weeks: but the weather mmflbh l’or-‘hflfl of lh;.tl:e. You may enjoy t pril gathering of the clan is the wish of DOM PEDRO. ‘Who would like to be there. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CLUB NO. 2. Dear Social Corner Folks Last Thursday the members of Club No. 2 met with Aunt Abby, it being the first birthday of the ciub. There were twenty-five members present, and a Jolly. good time was enjoyed -by all Ppresent. The house was tastefully trimmed with the club colof and as on all other previous occasions, the Social Corner flag was flung to the breeze from the flag pole in the yard. Dinner was announced at 12.30 and all were invited into the spacious din- ing room, where ample justice was done to the heavily ladened table which fairly groaned under the weight of the good things it held Dinner being over the company re- turned to the parior, where different toples were discussed and differemt experiences were told: then story tell- ing was the order for the rest of the afternoon. Clover Leaf entertained with selec- tions on the graphapho: and J. E T. made a great hit with several of her witty specches: and Annette showed some of the latest steps in danecing. The favors were in the form of lit- tle thimble holders as the members are of an industrions turn of mind. Through the kindness of The Bul- 4] letin company ice cream was fur- nisked and greatly enjoyed all Lemonade was aiso furnished witn | several kinds of fruit. | The Dr. was on hand with pills and i pellets, and had to serve som.c of her famous pink pills for people. The guests jeparted voling Abby l It has been over a year since I wrote. A gres ‘mun)’ changes have taken place among us. Tidy Addly: You are la very interesting corner a a new experience for me JLER. GREETINGS FROM BRIGHT RAY. Dear Social Cornerites: t! T have my own but how I | love it. You have me guessing as to { who you are. Won't you give me a | hint | Deborah: I was so glad to =ee ™he | recipe for steamed graham pudding as my family is very fond of it; and [ had lost mine. I wish to contribute sometning worth while. Do the Sisters realize the many uses of common table salt For a co in in water and snuff up nose. is good for a gargle for sorethroat. In sweeping rugs a little salt sprinkled on as you sweep keeps the moths away. For bee-stings. salt and soda mixe and put on the part affected gives in- stant_rellef. In buraing coal in the stove, if the fire is low little salt sprinkied on the coals starts it burning. In a chimney fire, salt thrown down the chimney, puts out the blaze. In broiling steak, the fat often spatters on the coals and starts ro burn, salt spread on the blaze stops it instantly. Salt sprinkled on a griddle in fry- ing griddle-cakes, does away with the smoke. Good bye. BRIGHT RAY. SWEET SIXTEEN'S TOAST. Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: tter late than never” so here come my congratula‘ions and best es concerning our sixth annive: have been so extremely b school work—not too bus: = to read The Corner pagc—that [ haven’t written for quite a while. Is ft 0o late to give my toast: Our “So- cial Corner” has lved six year—mav it live six times six year and ever grow better, more valuable, and dear- er to all of u P. U. T.. I'm very glad you have written azain to The Corner and hope to see more of your letters. Aren't you all glad that spring is coming? 1 am. T've seen robins and heard blue- rds. The pussey willows are out, too. T went after some this afternoon. There are some very large ones that grow on the trees down by the brook, but the branches are so far from the ground that I can't pick them. They are beautiful pussy willows, thougb. climbed one tree, but the blossoms weren't out o= it. Love and best wishes. SWEET SIXTEEN, That Was. A CHAT FROM PAPA'S BOY. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Just 2 few lines to the Sis‘ers: Maine Lover: 1 am giad the cream salad dressing was sent in. The fruit salad at the Anniversary was great. Anna of Columbia: Do you answer to_the initials “ B. A. L. L.> Bushy Tail: Saw you nmext door a while ago, and at night you went laway in a sleigh. Why didn't you come and_call? Tiny: Saw Mr. Tiny go by Satur- day. Were you so small I couldn’t see you? Sydney It was a good thing the 35th wasn't below zero, or vou and the “kiddie” would have frozen! Olga: Your voice sounded natural. Also “F's." Photographer: When you take my photo please make me thin. Polly Peppermint: How goes the card?” What a funny thing. Potlatch: Received your photo. Many thanks. Betsy Bobbett: Didn't see you the Sth to kfow you. Wish I had. Best wishes to all. PAPA'S BOY. THANKS FOR BIRTHDAY CARDS. Social Corner Sisters: In reading the paper in the past I find some In- quiries as to where I was. 1 have been very much alive and enjoving all the letters. ~While I miss so many old writers, T enjoy reading the new ones. I wish especially to thank the fol- lowing Sisters who sent cards on my birthday, and would sav in all, T had 28 cards: Aunty No. 1. Keturah, Peg- gy Anne, Sydney, Pollyanna. O'ga, Bo- Peep, Jr. = Polly Peppermint. Eloise, Tiny, Aunt Sarah, Fringed Gentian, Dorinda, Bachelor Maid. Lonesome Pine, Remember Me. Elizabeth, Wild Olive and Papa’s Boy. Bo-Peep: I very well remember giving the reward of merit cards: al- 80, gave some to Tiny's husband. Lucy Acorn: 1 was pleased to ses you at the Social Corner picnic on March Sth: and what a delightful time we had, even the ride home in the snow storm. We all survived. even to ‘Wee Papa’s Boy, and are ready for another ride. ‘Will close with best wishes to the Cornerites. CHERISETTE. Boies is a Practical Man. Then again could the Colonel con- scientiously accept a nomination given him with the aid of the senior senator from Pennsylvania?—Pitts-