Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 21, 1917, Page 14

ADVERSITY MAKES WISE THOUGH NOT RICH EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulletin wants good home letters; good business letters; good nelp- ful letters of any kind the mind may suggest. They should be in hand by WWednesday of each week. J¥rite on but one side of the paper. Address, SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. FIVE PRIZES EVERY MONTH OF ONE DOLLAR EACH. made the last Saturday of each month. Award SOCIAL CORNER POEMS. EVERY DAY. (Selected.) The morning hangs her blessoms out Fresh every dawn; Yesterday's blooms lived out their lit- tle hour And then were gone. So live today with ‘patient, steadfast will, And loyal heart, Then shall tomorrow find thee truer still To bear thy part. NIGHTFALL. Nightfall and home and you! Across the west the heavy shadows le, Shutting from out my heart the long, long day- The empty day that held no speech with you Who once did walk with me beside the way. Nightfall and home and you! O, blessed dusk that holds a little while, Forgetfulness of all the world out- side! ‘What care we for its little hurt and jar! A vine-wreathed door we know stands open wide. Nightfall and home and you! One red star hangs upon the wood- ed hills, : Guiding my eager feet along the way To home and love and—you. Dear heart, dear heart, What more has life to give at close of day? —Philadelphia North American. ANSWERS AN INQUIRES. THE EDITOR thanks Remember Me for the dainty box of cake represent- Ing the good things enjoyed at the Bocial Corner picnic of the 12th inst. WHAT WE MAY EAT. Dear Social Corner Editor: The economy in England is rigid, for the slogan is not only “Don’t Waste Bread,” but “Save the Crumbs.” Here are a few more short-ration recipes: Meat and Pulse Pie: beef pieces, four ounces Eight ounces beans or len- tils, two teaspoon salt, one-half tea- spoon pepper, one-haif pint liquor. Cook the puise until tender. Cut meat (cooked beforehand, if neces- sarv) into small pieces add season- ings. Put pulse in pie dish, and place meat on top. Add gill of stock or water from cooked pulse. Cover with pastry and bake in hot oven for one and one-half hours. Fill up ple with hot stock. Mince With Oatmeal: Bight ounce- es meat, two ounces oatmeal, pint of stock, four ounces rice, chopped car- rot. chopped onion, pepper and salt. Boil the stock; sprinkle in oatmeal. Stir for a few minutes. Add onion and carrot; then cover and allow to simmer 30 or forty minutes. Add minc- ed meat. Season thoroughly, and al- low to heat well. Boil or steam rice (which is served instead of potatoes; place it around dish, and pile meat in Garnish with sippets of toast Rice Bread: Two and a half pounds regulation flour, one pound _cooked e (well drained), pint tepid water which rice has been boiled, one ounce of veast, half teaspoon sugar, two teaspoons salt. Well mix flour, cooked rice, and salt in basin. Mix veast and sugar, and add water. Make dough with these ingredients, and nead well. Set dough to rise—two- to three hours. Knead lightly on fioured board. Form into loaves. Set loaves to rise for about half an hour. Bake in hot oven. A two pound loaf talkes one and one-quarter to one and one-half hours. VICTORIA. SCIENTIFIC WAY OF CUTTING A SHIRTWAIST. Dear Social Corner Sisters: A great n do not understand cutting out 3 shirtwaist to the best advantage, but | I may be able to direct those who haven't had experience. If your ma- terial is wide and you have ample | Zoods you do not have to plece, but it | {s very nice to understand how to lay he “pattern” on under short condi- lions. First fold or double your goods s0 they are even, and cut out the then the “sleeve”; then the keeping your goods folded . ing accomplished this, you will find vour cloth that is left ali in one piece, From this you can plece out the fronts, the sleeves and cut the collar. If the collar is small you can eut this shirtwaist from two yards and 12 inches. If a “large collar” is want- ed it will require two and one-half vards of goods 30 inches, or 27 inches wide. A DRESSMAKER. SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC AUG. 1. Dear Social Corner Sisters: There wiil be a Social Corner picnic at my home in Scotland, on August 1st. I hope to see many of the Sisters at my house on that day. T live only one-half mile east of the Scotland _church. Come straight ahead until you find the Yellow Bow. Also the Sisters who live to the east. Cross the Little River bridge and come on until you find the Yellow Bow with the rest, Sisters will please bring sand- wiches and cake, as usual, also plate, cup, fork and spoon. Come Sisters and Brothers of The Corner. You are all cordially invited. Best wishes to all. ~ C B 8. iy, P FURNISHING A HALL BEDROOM. Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: This is not original with me, but it was such a pretty sight I venture to write about it for I feel sure it will help some of my Social Corner Sis- ters. The walls of the pretty bedroom were papered with a neutral color, dull green. This seemed to enlarge the size of the small room. There, were four shelves from 12 to 18 inches wide and about 12 inches apart. These were encased at the ends. The shelves were painted in green to match the paper, and the drapery of tan color cretonnes en- livened with green vines and _red flowers. A thin brass rod was fast- ened across the front. From this two straight curtains hung from tiny brass rings. The hooks were pro tected from the dust by a drawn cur- tain underneath. The window was hung with green and tan and white figured silkateen and had a Dutch curtain. The pole was brass with a ruffled valance across the top. The utility box was an, old steam- er trunk. There were two upright pieces rfor the ends, and a back was put on and the seat was upholstered, and a valance which matched the curtains of the book-case. Sofa cushions of green satteen cov- ered with a tan lace were so pretty. The lace was a cheap lace dyed cof- fee and was beautiful. ‘The dresser was an old diapidated dreeser not fit for use. The varnish and stain had been removed by sand paper. It was painted a dark green and hung with a valance to. match the rest. Brass knobs were added to the drawers, in place of the handles. There were a few pictures paint- ed in water colors. A bag fashioned of left-over ends was hung beside the mirror and that matched and served as a receptacle for handkerchiefs. It was certain- Iy a pretty sight and the expense did not exceed fifteen dollars. The floor was painted green with tan and green rugs (braided tan and sgreen cam- bric). ETHELYN. NO USE FOR A HEART. Conversation has to halt sometimes hecause there is nothing more to be said. I looked at Pop quite a while and he sat staring at me. He broke the silence first, “Anything happened?’ said he. “When conversation runs to a point where the next thing is a funeral,” says I, “things look grave!" “You see,” said he, “you were look- ing a little farther ahead than I was —there’s the expense, that won't be up to me; and it needn’t bother you. Hope can worry about that.” “Why don’t you have a heart?” sald “No use for a heart, or hope or any of those good things of the imagina- tion,” said@ Pop. “I am after the real things in this life. “Consarn you!" said T, one good thing about y cover.” “That's because you were not de- signed for a discoverer,” sald he, and went right on smoking. HEZ HARMONDY. “there ain’t I can dis- A LIST OF FLAVORINGS. Dear Soclal Corner Sisters: The following are a list of flavorings of which it is convenient to keep always on hand: Onlons, carrots, green pep- pers, parsnips, turnips, tomatoes, fresh, canned or dried; celery tops and ‘parsley, either fresh or dried; sage, savory, thyme, sweet marjoram, bay leaf, garlic, lemon rind, vinegar, capers, pickles, olives, currant jelly, curry. powder, cloves, peppercorns, celery seed, meat extract, chili sauce, Pepper sauce, or some similar hot or sharp sauce, and some kind of good commercial meat. Some hints regard. ing the use of such flavorings follow: Flavor or fried vegetables: Most of the soups, stews, braised meats, and pot roasts are very much improved if the flavoring vegetables which they contain, such as carrots, turnips, on- ions, celery, or green Dpeppers, are fried in a little fat before being cook- ed with the meat. This need not com- plicate the preparation of the meat or increase the number of utensils used, for the meat itself is usually seared over in fat, and the vegetakles can be cooked in the same fat before the browning of the meat. A kitchen bouquet: A “bouquet” such as is often referred to in recipes may be made as follows: A snrig of parsley, savory and thyme, one small leaf of sage, and & bay leaf. This will flavor one gallon of soup when cooked in it for an hour and should not remain in it longer. MOUNTAIN LAUREL. CANNED BEANS AND CORN. Dear Soctal Corner Sisters: I am a subscriber to the Norwich Bulletin, but this is my first attempt to write to the Social Corner. Hope my letter will be welcomed. I saw Katydid’'s request in The Bul- letin for canning vegetables so am sending a few which I know are very good as a friend of mine has used them for a good many years with great success, String Beans Canned without Cook- ing: To one quart of beans prepared as for table use one cup of salt. Place beans and salt in lavers in agate dish and let stand. In the morning a brine will have formed, thoroughly scald cans and turn in_beans with brine. Fill cans with cold water and seal. When using freshen by changing wa- ter several times or let soak over night in fresh water after draining off the brine. Canned Corn: To nine cups of corn cut off of cob add one cup sugar, three-quarters cup salt and one pint of hot water or a little more if you wish. Put on stove and when it boils let it boil for five minutes. Put in ws and seal at once. When using it drain and rinse very thor- oughly or let soak for a while and boil another five minutes. A SAILOR'S SISTER. Lowell, Mass. 2 A GARDEN COMPOST HEAP. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Every garden needs a compost heap. A good ‘way to start the heap is to cut sods and pile them upside down. On this pile throw all the cuttings from vour lawn, weeds from the garden pulled before going to seed, tops of vege- tables, pea vines, etc., old bones and garbage can be thrown on it, covering it promptly with a few shovels of earth. Next year, when rotted and sifted, this mabes excsliont potting soil and a go0d compost. for your. flower . gar- en. As strong yvoung shoots of peren- nials, roses and shrubs are formed layering, this may be done to increase the plants. Now is the season for layering carnations and pinks. Water vases and hansing baskets thoroughly every day, preferably late in_the afternoon. Cut away the fading flowers on all plants. If allowed to ripen seeds the plants will not flower freely, Hot weather is trying time in the garden. The way to beat it is to get to work early in the mornings. EVELYN. SEASONABLE RECIPES. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending two recipes that you may wish to try: Peas With Pork One quart peas, four ounces pork, one tablespoon but- ter, one-half cup water, two small on- ions, one-eighth teaspoon pepper. Cut the pork into small bits. Put butter into_stewpan and on the fire. When the butter Is melted add the pork and cook gently until a Mght brown, then add the water, peas, onions and jej- per. This is a' good way to cook peas when they are a little old and hard. A Prize Way of Canning Cherries is to stone them and let them stand over night. Pour off the juice in the morn- ing and add sugar to suit your taste. Boil the sugar and the juice until it becomes a rich syrup. Take the jars from the boiling water they have been sterilized in and fill with the uncook- ed cherries until they are almost full, then pour the boiling syrup over them and fasten on the covers. Set the jars in a canner or in a wash boiler and bring the water to the boiling point. Remove from the fire and let the jars stay in it all night. The boiling sy- rup and the hot water will cook the cherries suffieiently and the color and flavor of the cherries will be that of fresh, uncooked ones. SOCKANOSSET. AUNT MARY’S YELLOW DAY. The weather Thursday mornin; July 12th, made things look “blue’ but it turned out to be an average day — like the average life — with enough . louds to make the sun bright- er, and not enough rain to dampen the spirits of the Sisters and the “lone man,” who, like the famoue officer in “Pinafore,” was surrounded by “his sisters, and his cousins, and his aunts.” When I, with my two small escorts, took the car for ‘“Bishops,” the first person I gazed on was Rural Delivery, with a big box, and the second was Ann Temmer: and when we found the yellow flag there was Aunt Mary, Gentian, Chatterbox, Olga, Grantia, Biddy, Aunty No. 1, Polly Winter- green, Blue Nose, Slim Jim, Theoda, Princess Pat and Dearie. poor-will, Reuben's Wife, Sally Sycamore and Farmer's Daughter; enough Blue Bird, Lucy Acorn and cthers to show that Old Time does turn back and let Social Corner Sis- ters be girls “just for the day,” even if they are grandmas when they get home. Biddy has raised enough chickens to know they ought to scratch _after emptying those big boxes and fill- ing in the corners with The Bulletin's ice cream, so she started a wheel bar- row race and—say, it is not always easy to follow the straight, narrow way, even in a temperance town. But then, there are “wet towns” both sides. Then Reuben’s Wife told how to convince a man his wife ought to vote, even if she was “weak and needed protection.” Etta Barber gave the Deacon’s ex- perience in furnishing election funds. Biddy gave that sharp little catch on_Sifting Thistles. Whip-poor-will's_son gave a reci- tation. “The Red Man’s Deflance to the White Man.” Aunt Mary dealt out a few riddles, the answers being the names of trees or_birds. Mrs. Wibberly, a guest of the host- ess, read the article on “The Mohegan Trail,” in a recent Bulletin written by Judge Prior of Moosup: and there was music and a peanut race. Aunt Mary’s home is one of the few old-time New England _ homesteads, which has not been spoiled by mod- ern improvements. It is a square old farm house, with ell and shed: big hall, old fashioned furnishings and new comforts. A large lawn with big trees, and the ledze across the pasture is the envy of my boys. They talk of it for months, and no wonder. On the lawn was a long table, and benches covered with blankets; and a thick blankst on the grass for those who had grown too dignified to play Turks; and Social Corner folks are too genuine to “put on dignity,’ al- though they can use the real article when necessary. ‘We missed the pleasant Aunt Abby. Where_was Crimson Rambler? ‘Wish Diana could have been there, and all the others. God be with us till we meet again. ETTA BARBER. INQUIRIE; AE_D‘ ANSWERS. DOROTHY PERKINS, NO. 2: Cards received and mailed as vou directed. READY writes The Bulletin under date of July 14t “My father passed away at 515 p. m. today. He was sick one week. We had such a pleas- ant visit in the country, and he was stricken the next day.’ The Social Corner Sisters wiil* deeply sympathize with Ready iIn her bereavement. NORTH DAKOTA writes: “We had 2 neighborhood picnic here the Fourth. By tacit consent, the war was not dis- cussed—most men are registered and waiting for the draft. The gardens were nearly ruined by a heavy frost July 1st, and there can be only 50 per cent. of most things, the experts declare, the drouth has been so severe. It was broken by a heavy rain the night of July 4th, but too late to give good crops. T believe this Is a worse time than in the Civil war, but per- haps I was too yvoung then to realize it. 1 read every bit of The Bulletin— and enjoy The Social Corner. You are improving it.” TIMELY RECIPES. Dear Soclal Corner Sisters:—Good recipes are always best in their sea- son. Th2 following will be found to be O. K.: Cantaloupe Sweet Pickle—Select melons that are not quite ripe; open, scrape out the pulp, peel, slice and lay in a weak brine over night. The next morning boil in a weak alum water till transparent; lift out, drain, wipe dry, then drop into boiling spiced syrup end cook twenty minutes. To make the syrup take three pints “Cof- face of Rt l “I called at Mrs. Hapgood's on the way home this afternoon,” said Mrs. Pinwood, “and had a nice talk with her in regard to our son’s music les- sons which we are about to give him. I feel that Mrs. Hapgood knows a lot more about thi musical, as her husband is a wonderful performer on the ukulele. I guess the family is musical on both sides, as her brother Fred is a genius on the fife and she says her grandfather on her mother's side could bring tears to your eyes mith the mouth harp he used to play during the war.” “Well,” replied Pinwood, “I'd like to hear Hapgood tear off a few tunes on bis ukulele and her brothor Fred ex- hale a ditty or so on the fife before I'd put much stock In their advice. As to her grandpa on her mother's side being a virtuoso on a mouth or- gan, she failed to state whether the tears he started were shed by friends or the enemy in grief over a wasted life. ‘The question of giving our son music lessons is no easy matter to decide. I have spoken to forty-five music teachers to date,and each of them favors a different ‘instrument. “I was over to Prof. Buglemeister's last night. The professor teaches the young idea how to play the trombone. He tod me that our son should be- come a trombonist or it would be better for me to put my money in the bank. He says the trombone is the coming instrument. After the player- for & , it is 4 miles long Mmzm{;firél to 2 miles in width, containing rolting and hilly surfaces, heavy timber at one end, and . ponds, constituting excellent ‘“ter- rain” for order drills, out-post, picket and advance guard problems, skirm- ' ishes of 200 cadets each. piano—the trombone. After he play- ed “Where the River Shannon Flows' I thought perhaps Buglemeister was right. 4 “I spoke to a gentleman who teach- es the bass viol, which is better known in musical circles as a ‘horse’ or ‘bull fiddle’ It is one of those gi- gantic violins, you know, at which the performer stands and rasps with what Tesembles a butcher's meat saw. Nevertheless, the professor got some very nice music out of it. Moreover, there are only about eight or ten grips to learn, making it easy. “A man who charges but $3 for a half hour session on the xylophone beged me for the sake of our son's future to let him learn xylophonitis. He sald that lessons on the xylophone 2re not only a delight but also life insurance, so to speak. - When one who can manipulate the little felt hamers on a xylophone becomes too old to work he can take his instru- ment and go into vaudeville. Vaude. vile will pay him good money an time to hear him play the arvil chorus from ‘Trovatore.’ “How strange,” sald Mrs. Pinwood, ‘that you and I are so musical and that Willie himself cares nothing for harmony.’ i “It will develop,” assured Pinwood. “When I was Willle's age I couldn't play a hose on a fire and I could dif- ferentiate so little between tunes that one time I stood up and ealuted the flag when a band played ‘Down Went McGinty."—Chicago News. fee C” sugar to one quart good cider vinegar. The spices commonly usec for this variety of pickle are cloves and cinnamon, and the proportion two teaspoonfuls of the former and four tablespoons of the latter to each gal- i lon. Small Cucumber Piekh-—rw.shi thoroughly, salt and for every hun- dred cucumbers allow one cup of salt. Cover with boiling water. Let stand twenty-four hours, then drain. Fill quart jars with cucumbers, then add two tablespoons of mixed whole spices, a piece of alum the size of a pea and boiling vinegar to fill the jar. Seal and let stand a week before using. The boiling water should be measured 2s an equal amount of vinegar will be needed. “Now, here is one more pickle re- cipe, which, I think, will appeal to you; indeed, I am sure you will like it: Mixed Pickles—One caulifiower, one quart of cucumbers, one pint of on- ions, one-half pint of lima beans, one quart of green tomatoes, six green pepers. Cut all in small pieces and put in brine strong enough to bear up an egg. Leave it there twenty-four hours, then bring to the boiling point and drain well. Put two quarts of vinegar in a kettle to scald. Take one cup of sugar, one ounce of flour, a quarter pound of mustard and mix these with one pint of vinegar; then ad to the scalding vinegar. When thickened mix through the pickle. HANNAH WHO. GREETINGS FROM DAISY. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I will write once more to let some of the Sisters know I haven't forgotten how to_use a pen. T enjoyed a pleasant time July 12th, at Aunt Mary’s and was glad to see So many there on such a cloudy day; and I know Aunt Mary was glad to see so many on that day. Hope all of the Norwich Sisters sotl home safe. Are you still laughing at Lucy Acorn? B Blue Bird: The ride to Plainfleld will never be forgotten. Jim: Are your initiale R. 0.7 T think you live in J. C. but am not sure. With best wishes to all. DAISY OF CANTERBURY. CALLA LILY"S PICNIC. Social Corner Sisters: I have prom- ised Club No. 2 the use of my summer home for a basket picnic on Aug. 2d. 1 will furnish hot coffee; also tea. The Corner Sisters are to bring their own basket lunch and dishes. Take any quarter of or quarter past the hour trolley for New London (fare 12¢) and ask to stop at Johnson's witch hazel mill, Houghton’s cove. Follow Junior Naval Reserve signs on posts which goes past my house until you reach “The Bungalow,” about 10 minutes’ walk from trolley. After vou get down the road keep to the water side of road, as I have no one to meet trolleys. Please follow these directions, as there are plenty of Junior signs on posts, and it is easy to find me. Social Corner writers will be wel- comed by CALLA LILY. THE RAINY DAY COSTUME. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Every woman owes it to herself and those interested in her to take care of her health. To mneglect to prepare for stormy and inclement weather in the matter of proper clothing is certainly responsible for much ill health and unhappiness. A short skirt of water- proof cloth or serge should be in every woman’s wardrobe. A cloak of some sort of waterproof material and un- broken rubbers are absolutely indis- pensable for a woman if she has to be out of doors in stormy weather. The skirt should escape the ground by four inches, in_order that the ankles may be kept dry. There should be two pairs of rubbers, a storm pair and a pair of sandals for damp days. Women who go to business should have rub- bers and an umbrella at their business places and the same at their homes. A raincoat is very essential. L . L. HOW TO COOK GOOSEBERRIES. Dear Social Corner Sisters: The gooseberry season prompts me to send rules for preserving them: Gooseberry Preserves — Stem and wash the berries, put them into a pre- serving kettle. half cover them with water and boil them until they are tender but not until the skins burs add as much sugar as there is frui stew the mixture until it is a rich am- ber color; seal the preserves in pint jars or jelly glasses and cover them with melted paraffine. Gooseberry Conserve—Wash three quarts of gooseberries and bofl them antil they burst: add two quarts of sugar, one quart (less if preferred) of ground pineapple and one pound of raisins chopped fine; boil the mixture slowly until it is thick, then add two cups of the meats of English walnuts; put the conserve into jelly glasses and cover with melted paraffine. Gooseberry Conserve, Old English— Five pounds of gooseberries, four pounds of sugar, pounds of seedless raisins, juice and chopped rind of four oranges; boil about 45 minutes or until it is of the consistency of jam; seal In jars to; prevent mold. Gooseberry Catsup—Stem, wash and mash five quarts of soogeberries: put them into a preserving six cups of granulatedgsugar. one quart of vinegar and one ounce each of ground nutmeg, allspice, cloves and cinnamon; boil the mixture until it is quite thick, stirring constantly; seal the conserve in jars boiling hot. PAULA. ICES AND ICE CREAM. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I wish to give you a few of my recipes for ice cream and ices: Freezing—Pour the chilled cream into the freezer. Place the freezer in the pail and pack with ice nearly to the top. Sprinkle coarse salt uniform- ly on the ice as you pack it into the bucket. Cover and fasten the can and turn it slowly until it becomes difficult to turn. Open the can and remove the dasher. Scrape the cream from the sides of | the can. Mix until smooth, close the can and drain off the brine. Add fresh ice and salt, covering the entire can. Wrap a blanket around the freezer; let stand two hours. Chocolate Ice Cream—One pint cream, one pint milk, six eggs, five cunces chocolate, three-fourths pound sugar, one teaspoon extract (any fla- vor). Melt the chocolate;: add extract. Make and cook custard, add both while hot. Cool, chill and freeze as directed in “Freéezing.” To make Caramel Chocolate Ice Cream—Omit the extract and use instead three ta- blespoons of the prepared caramel syrup (sufficient for six pe; ns). Pineapple lce—Four cups water, two ocups sugar, juice of six lemons, four cups ice water, one can grated pine- apple. Make syrup of the water and sugar and boil for 15 minutes; *add the pine- apple and lemon juice. Cool and add the jce water. Freeze until mushy, using one-half ice and half salt. Best wishes to all. EASTER LILY. DELICIOUS CAKE RECIPES. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here are some delicious cake recipes that some of you may wish to try: Sponge Cake: Beat three eggs five minutes, add one and one-half cups sugar, beat five minutes, one cup of flour with one teaspoon cream tartar stirred into flour, beat one minute, one-half cup cold water with one-half teaspoon soda well dissolved, beat one minute, flavor, beat one minute, add another cup of flour beaten in as lightly and quickly as possible. Angel Cake: Whites of nine large eggs, one and one-fourth cups of sranulated sugar, one-cup sifted flour, one-half teaspoon cream tartar, pinch of salt, added to eggs before beatins. Sift flour four or five times and set aside. Sift and measure one and one- fourth cups sugar. Beat eggs about balf, then add cream of tartar and beat till very stiff, stir in sugar, then flour and flavor to taste. Bakc in a moderate oven from 35 to 50 minutes. Marble Cake: Light part—One and one-half cups of white sugar, one-half cup butter, one-half cup sweet milk, one-half teaspoon of soda, one tea- spoon of cream of tartar, two and one- half cups flour, whites of four esgs beaten stiff. Cream the butter and sugar, then add milk in which soda and cream tartar have been dissolved, stir in the flour and lastly the whites of eggs beaten stiff. Dark Part—One cup brown sugar, one-half cup mo- Plattsburg men as well as regular army officers prove effective trainers for the cadets. All classes regardless of religion or nationality meet here to learn the great life-meeded lesson of manhood, strength and stability and the cleanliness and honor of giving their best to themselves as well as to their country. On arrival, the brown-uniformed surge from “the steamer's dock mov- ing In two masses, one toward .Tast Camp, the other to Hill Camp. As- signed to company streets, the report is_given to thelr officers of names, schooling or employment, etc. Lead- ers of squads of eight cadets each are apointed and assigned to tents con- taining eight cots each and this starts the team work so effective later on. The following day, regular routine begins for the five weeks of training. Bugle sounds for reveille at 5:45 a. m. At 6 each company forms for| assembly and roll-call, followed by 10 minutes of calisthenics, breathing ex- ercises or short runs, ‘Then wash-up and breakfast, to which in columns of two, they march to mess-shacks. Re- quirements of time at meals prevents fast eating and indigestion. Between 7 and 8 is the chance to visit the doc- tor for any ireatment, such as foot blisters or any required need. The tents are also cleaned as well as the streets, followed by drill from 8 to 10. A half-hour rest, then second drill of one hour, another half-hour rest and dinner at 12, great guns and mortars, and other in- struments. Courses in radio-tele- graphy, signalling, gas-engines, searchlights ‘and map-sketching, glven also. At 3.30 swimming les- sons are given under supervision. Recreation in baseball, tennis and track games are indulged in. Supper at 5.30 and at 6, companies are as- at ‘attention” while the Star Span- gled Banner is played and Ol Glory is lowered. This simple and Impressive cere- mony inspires patriotism and respect for the flaz. At army posts, every cadet must, at Retreat stop and stand “attention"’ facing the flag: as weil as | any visitors on the island must also show the same respect. Aftér Retreat come boxing, matches supervised by officers to control fair play. Call to quarters at followed by “Taps’ 15 minutes later, finds lights out and every cadet in bed without distur- bance or conversation. Duty officers make the rounds with pocket flash- light: The second week In camp, night dut: is preceded by ceremony of guard mounting. In rotatfon, squads furnish sentries between 7. and midnight after 9, challenging or halt- ing any person crossing their section. Numerous tests are made to insure strict orders. The rudiments given the first week are followed by serving out rifles, regular army rifles, without bayonets. Ten days of drill resuits in evening parade, exhibiting smartness and finish and splendid marching that delights the officers. Drills lead up to emall manoeuvers and skirmishes and platoon work is explained, giving substantial and excellent results. Also special attention of mechanism and care of rifles comes later, bringing frequent inspegtions. Camp inspec- tion, weekly, of the minutest detail tra the boys efficiently in personal neatness, cleanliness and order. On Sunday work of any kind. Religious services are held and the remainder of the day is devoted to visitors, with a band concert in afternoon. The Retreat is usual. The Y. M. C uable assistance by arranging various religious services, dispatching and delivering the heavy providing free moving picture enter- tainments, and holding atkletic meets, as well as supervising the safety of swimming periods and the health in zeneral. General Wood and Theodore Roose- velt have visited the camp and given luable and ‘inspiring talks to the cadets, Keen rivalry exists among compan- ies for consideration of reviewing o ficers as to the straightness of lines, marchinz swing, etc. and the general verdict is that Plattsburg has nothing on the cadets.” The mil- itary discipline and excellent drills show the strict control exercised over them. Frequent glimpses of squadrons or destroyers and torpedo boats, man- oeuvering in Gardiner's Bay are pic- turesque features of Plum Island, where exhibitions of submersion of submarines is occasiomally given. A sham battle, with blank ammuni- tion is the crowning feature, the day before the breaking up of camp, and witnesses by Col. Hero, rouses the keenest interest and rivairy among the officers and cadets. Although no decision as to victory is made, crit- icisms are given by the umpire, Col. Hero. In breaking up, methodical care is exercised in carefully cleaning and re- lasses, eone-half cup butter, one-half cup sweet milk, one-half teaspoon soda, one teaspoon cream tartar, two and one-half cups flour, four yolks of eggs well beaten, spice to taste. Mix as light part except add the yolks to butter and sugar. Drop by tablespoons into pans, first one color and then an- other. A good sized cake will be the result and it is excellent. SOCKANOSSET. GREETINGS FROM REUBEN’S WIFE. Dear Sister Soctalites: T was just thinking what a fine time we uns all had at Aunt Mary’s, and how good that cream tasted: and I resolved to g0 to Aunt Mary’s picnic next vear, whatever happens. I was glad to find out who was who, and that so many of my old friends were Social Corner writers; and I have been telling Reuben all about it, especially about getting third in the peanut race. Pretty good for one of my age. He thinks T am saving Ann Tem- mer's oatmeal bread recipe; and look- ing for the graham bread recipe now.. Haven't sifted any thistles vet, but think they would make a fine cush- fon. Ha! Ha! Hope everyone got home O. K.; and that Aunt Mary didn’t set sick trying to_give us a good time. Best wishes to_all. REUBEN'S WIFE. CAMP LIFE AT PLUM ISLAND. Dear Cornerites:—To encourage the travel-stories and trips within and out of our state, I approve of the idea as being interesting, instructive and a novel and lasting addition to_the helpful columns of The Corner. Let's have many of these letters, and as rhey appear, clip them out to make a collection for shut-ins to read and enjoy. Atrip T am acquainted with, and of special present interest is that of 2 visit to_the Federal Military Train- ing, or Junior Plattsburg Camp at Plum Island, for boys between 15 and 18 years of age. Situated at the easterly entrance of Long Isiand and 13 miles off ‘Sound, New London, Mw:r boat, is turning carefully checked-in the pro- perty and arm of Uncle Sam. Bed- ding is neatly piled and all baggage ead. for departure. Orderly em- barkation is followed by enthusiastic cheers as the sturdy, well-groomed and greatly improved brown-uniform- ed figures cargo themselves aboard the boat, conscious of having gained and conquered a great and enduring lesson from the camp which they are loathe to leave. If you have never been to Plum Is- land during the camping season, do B There is much for all to learn there. SUNBONNET SUE. PLAIN STRAWBERRY JAM. Dear Social Corner Sisters: How many have ever used this recipe for Plain Strawberry Jam: Seven pounds of fruit and four pounds of su- gar. Place frult in preserving kettle and pour sugar over it; crush with po- tato masher; boil about twenty min- utes; keep a cover over fruit while cooking and stir often to keep from burning. There are so many Sisters and Aunts that I hope there is room for GRANDMOTHER. SUMMER RAILROADING. Dear Socfal Corner Editor:—Not long since I rode upon a mid-day train of the Boston & Albany road. The cars were packed with interest- ing people for people are always in- teresting whether they lack manners or do not. ‘A lady and a small child sat.in the seat with me and not play- ing the end seat hog I was pressed up against the car window with the lively three year old girl next to me. It did not take us long to get ac- quainted and when this child was not gaylp kicking my knee with its heels it was rubbing its bread and butter lunch on my coat, or inviting me to take a bite. The fine mountain scen- ery had not attractions for her but when she saw a foaming mountain brook she would jump upon the cush- jons use me for a post to cling to and shout with delight: wawee!” I could not help wondering what the old grouch who sat in the seat > A “Wa-wee! ‘back of me hugging a big v seat with him thought of mp st car associates and mer-time delight. ed the concluded she must be | Hartford again, 77) S aderie ANTISEPTIC POWDER umbrella sc no one should sit this breezy He could n thought I was a stranger But the more glee the child m: more 1 seemed to self, although its mother w polite and somewhat flustra When it came time to we all left the train at the station. The mother who two kids under five ready to last out of the car, with a ling bag in one hand and fo her kids and myeelf. When 1 the platform of the car, t kid and myself were facing a i excited, on-crushng mob. under my rght arm and ise n_my-left hand t nto the crowd and s only t was mpossble n the mass of people ot The afternoon drill from 1 to 230 | | dropped the Ittle grl her is composed of visits and talks in the | mother's feet and hear batteries, and coast artillery men |“Thank yvou!" bowed and . demonstrate the operations of the If any of my frends wth the i ht my Were you ever in such comng off the tran and the two kds I do they would have thou AUNT MARY’'S PICNIC sembled and marched to Retreat on Sisters of the a parade grounds when the sunset gun | _oar Sisters of the T is fired and motionless companies are | hootiiabie © home y Though the day w a silver lining ov Our luncheons the spacious lawn tea and refreshing The part 1 enfjo good music. The Aunt Mary, sung by her request dear father's favorite hy Our trip there remir trip I took up the M N.Y, a few vea the Pan Americ; lillies on the ri sight. The historic readings and drums were enjoyed 1 hope to meet the r well as the old, agalir MAR tas with fa Coronatior GREETINGS FRO MDORCAS, Dear Cornerites:—1 few lines this how much T I am espe letters about We have ure this season th came to the childr titled “Wild Flowe Should Know." The ranged according to « descriptions clear. Dressmaker: down® and’ try very pretty and Thank you! Paula: Please s look for loise: I Didn't your S. when you With best morn y i wild flo a great fl are very C had 5 s Wilson stit 1 w s you wishes A BEAUTIFUL PLACE Dear Sisters of It is sometime s of the picnics on but my thoughts have 1 enjoy the plenics seem like one fam trying to make a eryone. T hope to eee a Sisters at Calla Haughton's Cove gust. T know you all will enjoy a beautiful place. T hope that we shall ot good Lily the 1t have a day. Calla Lily savs w - as early as the 9.15 trolley r wich, AUNT THE VIEW FROM MT. TOM, Dear Sisters of the Socia —After a restful hour, with nic lunch, we look around on of Mt. Tom. Perhaps the fi s inent object js Mt H v seems like a near neig th not so high as we are The Connecticut river whi at Hartford, we eee on stream, a distance nor a its way through the ap bet these two mountains, and f southerly to the Sound. We see level land to the north and ¢ us and plainly discern many villazes and cities. On clear days t ing dome of our own state can be seen, 35 miles way should love fo see the eun should like to enjoy the twilig and after nightfall, watc of the old man who smi great light far above Mt. Tom; but we have to be content with a visit of a few hours. We begin our downward flight by the cable car, which seems much like a huge sled, as we siid down hill, so carefully, and soon w are at the base in safety. Takir trolley on the surface again, w feel “at home. We swiftly pass along, ourselves . In the city, Springfield we take the Hartford and travel along the west side c Connecticut river through Springfield, and the villag wana, and soon enter Conne Suffield, a very pret townsh wide streets on either e village greep. At Windsor Tocks, we are close bes and and side the river again, and m for five miles till we reach Windsor. ons of the earllest settled towns of our state. The last eight miles of is €0 pleasant, that when we can h cide which we have enjoyed m Kind wishes to all IE INSECTICIDE, Dear Social Corner following home-made quite effective for treating sects. Cut two handfuls of t AN Member plant in in inch pieces and steep pail. of water; pour off s blespoon dissolved laund oll . soap; two tablespoons one teéaspoon black pepper half cayenne. Stin, well 1f not a spraver whisk broom very good work. The. stems can be psod covered with soil near the plants to fertilize them. BLANCH®R. one ha does again or roots of