Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 28, 1918, Page 4

THE SOCIAL CORNER MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING ASSURANCES THAT NEVER DIE . _THE WINNERS OF SOCIAL CORNER PRIZES For the Month &Dewmbu For Aunt Mary for report of the December meeting of Olub, No L_ To Thesda ter report of Club No. T's Deeesiber mecting. To Blue Baby for letter updn the quality and care of furs. To Reader for letter making Christmas sugffestions. To Little Spinster for letter entitlej. The Tree of Life. SOCIAL CORNER POEMS. Gentle Words afd Loving Stiles. The sun may warin the teénder grass, The dew the drooping flower; And eyes grow bright, and watch the light Of autumn's fading hour; But words that breathe of tenderness, And smiles we know are true, Are warmer than the summer time, And brighter than the dew. 1t is not much the world can give, With all its subtle art: d gems are not the things hoseé who cluster round @ and the hearth and loving sfilés; utiful is earth! —Selected. Heart Where Kindness Dwells. The There's beauty .in the glorious sk Where born her rosy hues dispiays, d when at eye the western clouds flect in gold the sun's last rays, The star-bespaigled heaven is But there" e exeels Night's br or -gebus clouds— ‘Tis in the heéart dwells. where Kkihdness i mer rose Is fair to me h pearly dewdrops bright, glittering And beautiful the sweet spring flowers, | numberea_with Blue violets and lilies white; They lend rich fragrance to thmiorn: Of innocence and joy it tell I love them well, but @earsr far 1 love the he#rt where kindness dwells. I love the songs of summer birds. And murmurs lew of rippling streams, And fairy music which so oft Comes softly stealing through my dreams. Dut something hath a magic power Sufpassing musie's sivectest spells: 'Tis the low voice whose zentle te Gueh from the Heart where kindness | dwells. ~ INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS. UNCLE SAM'S DAUGHTER—Letter teceived atid forwarded to Aunt Mary. THANKS of the Editor te Tuldy, Joan Aunt Mary for cards and kind wishes. BILLIE, who is at the Wilberforce Viniversity, Wilberforce, Ohio, for the Winter, sefds greetings and a Merry Christmas to all Social Corner writ- ers HE EDITOR thanks Easter Lily, al, Olga, Potlatch, Crimson Married and appy, Prim- se, Wiltwyck, Uncle ¥am's Daugh- Ready, Aunty No, 1, Keziah Doo- for pretty Christmas cards. KEZIAH DOOLITTLE —Card Warded to Interested Reader. BLANCHE—CGreetings sent to Inter- #sted Reader. UNCLE SAM'S DAUGHTER-—Let- ter receited and forwarded to Jennie: for- THE JOY AND SORROW OF MOTHERHOOD. As the baby has come to gladden the heart of the you mother and fathe At the same time sorrow, trouble and Worry come worry should be entirely left for worry kills, and does no good. We must try to do our level best and feave it all with our Heavenly Father, and ask Ilini tg Help us each day to do His will. ¥ The yotng child should ve kept very (uiet, never trot or rock a baby, for it you do it will make it nervous, that is one of the worst kinds of sick- ne 8. As soon as the child grows older its first impulse will be to do wrong. Then the mother must check this impulse ih a gentle but firm_manner. Never dlap a child's ears. You might make { deaf. Get the child's confidence and keep it. Don't send them to bed with- out their supper, or promise them a whipping on_the morrow, or when fa- ther comes home, for that should be the happiest time of the day. He has chough to trwole him, so don't tell him_any of the troubles of the day. Hé “j¢ the bread:winner, and 4ha enough. He sheuld never interfere when the mother is correcting: the chfld, for that makes it werse for all three, Say yés to the child as often as you con, and when vou have to say no wlick to-it and give it to understand that you mean what yow sa¥, If you have to také anviling away from & child never give it back to them if they cry, If you do you teach them to ery an§ want to h&ve their oymn way. Never lie to teach them to Fathet should not swear béfore t:¥ii and then want to pufisi them for swearing. When a child gets in a rage some- times callef “spunk,” the best way is to let it alowe and commence to tell L story like t “Once upon a time there was g Jittle dog an# his name ‘was “Spot,” and then tell of his many sricke. A girl you can tell of a doll, and make up a story as yott go along, always letting them knew it is only a2 story. You will soon find the child good natured, interested and fofget- ting all its trouble. There aré times when a child needs a good spafiking with the fhother’s hand in the right placa, Tt i§ as good es a tonilc agf will bring lasting goed. Bvery child should be taught rev- erence {6 God, their Heavenly Father, “For of such I’ the kinzdom of Hea- ven, May God add His blessing to this humble letter of His would-be sér- vant. PEACE. THE TREE OF LIGHT. Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Surreunding the Tree of Light in Madison Square c?:aev; on Christ- mas eve were péople of every fa- tionality and sphere of 'life, singing as whs fever sung sines tno ... Cheistmas light shone ever the hills of Bethlehém the deathloss words, “Peace upon Bearth, Wil to Men." Under the s and eternal, ablaze with light which flooded the whele square, were gathered the sol- diers and sailors who have returned Europe, dand to whotti with slartling signi(icance cathe words of from the throats of assembled. N?mtummuammma smots theif éars, bus tle singu- ’ r’.ch]ld for, you will Te. SWe g s X % il R and | Adat s | t voices of choristers chant- ing the songs that fof ninetceft hum- daréd years hevé been héara Ngfly hamiel of the civilined werld, t never so weicome nor understood as now. The trumpets rang out loud and clear the “Glorious Songs of 014, and the Iisténlfl%lpéa le resporded; ‘Wh_’ e Shephierds Witched o'er fheir Flocks by Night” tiiejr voices minglifig with e clariori ribtes of ths irufpeters, ng higher and higher, and “Prais- z God in the Highest.” The chimes on the Metropolitan Tower were heard at intervals above the hymns of reioicin when the belis eountea the mMidiiis héitF for a moment cvery voice was silent, and then the whale assembly broke into cheers and smiging. Down thé sireééts of decarnted With Red s he {1 of cuf dllies in honor of the our battleships who will en- + York harbor on the day fol- @ Chtistihas, and make a land 1 i echeing lcomé. uptufned great city flags and d0 1 see th. okifg toward Trée of nghag of the new Light and v Peais that has dawned dpon th. THE LITTLE SPINSTER. {25 FROM READY, Corner Sisters: Once yon. [ am so glad 1@ be 0 Cornér. 1 t into the s ¢ a sister and frien I enjoyed the last 1, and am looking fi ure for the next meeti h 1 havé fiot ¥ AL s look for the Soeclal Coffie¥ nd all a Morry Chist- New Yeaf, ISTER RBADY. THE SEASON'S WISHES. Dear Social Cefrier HistePs: THére's kopinz vou all had 2 Mefry Christmas, nd that vou will all have & Happy vew Y mas and a Happ T remain as evel KEZIAH DOOLITTLE. AUNT MARY'S NEW VYEAR'S THOUGINTS, ® Dear Social Corner Sisters and Trothers: A4 we aré drawing (6ward the end of the year and we glance backward over the thonths that have passed, w lize that the seasons ve hrou us many blessings, the of which has heen the socia- tion and good influences The Social different n all nature < in new suany weathef and foree t& every liv- hew life hing. the soft south wind floats over it b halmy fra- their notes ef c€le of the that nois!y down the hillside re- cinz to bhe freé agaifi; thé ehiddren say and hap are ruining to find the earliest rs; dad manho6d, ation of the seasof, ume the freshness the happi ss of the 1 and rediemberifis the *days thelr ehlldiiood, The Sifmmer san shinfag dpon the rings forth from the buds of ngtime, flowers and fruit the ald of the dew and rain from the clouds. The obild has de- veloped into youth, r ng in the strength and aspirations of budding manhood, strivinz to prepare himself for the part in the Wworld's great ae- tivities to which he is the most inclingd. 6 heart of the vouns student beats Vh hope and anticipatiori of sudeess his stndies, and thé yous husband- t én in joyful anticipation of abundant harvests latas on, In the autumn the stin's rays ehed a milder radiance ovhgr the flelds of ripenéd grain and the song of the husbendman has tones of satistaction and thanksgiving as he gathers the fruits of hig labor, if he hias made the most of thé blessifigs that have heen showered upon hifh. . This is the har- vest time of life, the séason of matir- ity dnd abundance of rich experiences. Has thé cu'tivation of otir minds and our &ouls kept pacs with 1he seas Have we beeh as zealous fij the culti- vatioh of oftr mifids in preparing for never ending Btérnity as we have for the eare of our flelds and flocks, of whitever other business we have been engaged ih? 1t we havé, then we may be in possession of a riels harvest of thoughts and geateful ioni &f our lohig summer of graeious privileges and ripened fruit, of strong ahd thrifty graces, of pa- tience, love, forbearance, and faith in the unehangifig love of our Hedverly | & Father, who has so untiringly wateh- éd over and Blessed our labors, and pfomiided us & future homs in Heaven if faithful to Him hers? : With goed wishes to 4!l Social Cor- fier Friends f¢r a Happy Xew Year, __ AURT MARY, GOOD WEATHER IN NORTH DA- KOTA. Ddear Social ?omer dsmers:l haye read of your tings and pleagant par- tles, and r«fm{ike the little pirl whe said, “Such goed fitnes, and I 4in't In_‘em.” ‘weather, We have had beaytiful cledr watef, and hung up | be tubbed nor wrung #_gt%'m { Déc. 14th, 1005. ritten T have been |y Dei ovi . ets, nim clothes, a heavy ckirks, ohd Shirte; un’:f. a‘qj;\ec:fal-‘ Iy &1l khaki clothing, sfould be wash- ed in this way. . neither y week, in this ‘way. '!‘Il m. new after é& _Washing. Now that we ave sugar and floy,r try thiz y pie for !m din- 676 BUp of Shigar, 6aE clip Crédf (pérs haps milk and a piece of buttet would do), and one cup of flour; mix well {ogether; bake with two e¢rusts, and eat while warm. N _Uncle Sam’'s Daughter: I ihatk you f6F i e 8, £ . DAKGTA. BIRTH OF THE NATION'S FLAG. The bifthjlace of the Staf Spangled | B Banner has become public mjopefly,' the final payment having been made All loyal American hearts will welcofne the glad tidings that W%!: pular udhiform sub- SEriptions this &m-i%mm s Deen - shctired; liké penasnce | hall, wherein tbe Declardtion of Inde- | pendence was signed, shall be possess- ed to posterity, as it speaks most elo- quéntly of the men and . %omen to Whoti wé owé otf freeasmi. | Ond milliofi, forty-six thousand, two| hithdréd and séventy péople; fepre- sentifiz every éect and &éction 6f the| entire country, have affiliated in the| work of saving the “Old Flag House” and by their participdtion have been ;@ a.;varded 4 uniform place upon the roll of honor. & s he first American flag Acdepted by cdmmittee and adepted by resolution of congrass, June 1#ih, 1777, a5 the| nétional standard, Was made By Betsy | 3 Ress in 1776 at 249 Areh street; Phila- délphia, Pa. The cosiiittes, Hobert Mortis and ‘Georgoe Rass. accompanied | DbY General George Washington, called | i ufon this celebratéd weomidh &nd to- | K séther with her stfdestions fir&fflceat our beautiful embiem of liberty. Betsy Ross_was bern in Philadél- phia ift 1752, died in 1838, and is buried. in Mt: M6fidh cemeétery, Philadelphia. The flag shé madé was the first le- zally established efiillem of the na- tien. The sydiboligfh of the éolors in the flag is as follgwk: Red represents | cqurage: whité; frith; Hlue, loyalty. I thoucht perhaps some of The Cor nér writers and readers might be ir tefested to know just how, when and where our beéautiitil flag ofiginated, that o mady of ctir brave boys have followed—so- faithfully and laid down thieir lives for during thi§ eruvel war: ‘Wish you all a Hapny New Year. DOM PEDRO. SHE LIKES TO CROCHET. | Jorner Sisters: I wish Happy and Prosper- How fast' the year ous New Year. has flowf, but none too speedily ta|R hring s “Pea on earth, good will to men, for wi our hearts have long | beent geeking in e t prayer. Mdy | ve never be called to &rmé again to| Let peace and righteousness prev: 1 wish to thank you || ons to mgke a crochet | 1 =olvéd a gift problem by wrist hag. 't, and I thibk it's the préttiést pattern 1 éver saw, and I wasn't but a sho tific making it. admired. I do enjoy finding diréctiofis for ferent crocheted articles in The G ner, for crocheting is my enjoyment.| Some time ago a Sister seht in sim- ¢ ple diréctions for making titting and | % 1 was sp pleased, far I know how to |4 just make the stitch, and I fhoueht | that weuld beé just the hélp I needed.! but the paper has gotten lost and Ij wonder if she would send the direc-|Hd tions in again. I should be very grate- ful to hef. Chet's Sister: ¥ou aré no lénger a mystery to me. Yes! I know who is |8 who. Jim: Glad fo see a line from your pen again. Don't let it get rusty. 1 wondered why with such a patriotic family you dld not have thém op- gur Holl of Menor. We want & fitll st of ouf bfave boys, you know. Papa’s Boy: Where art thou? Olga: You should have seen the pretty voke I have just crocheted and sent away for Christmas. It was a beauty. MERRY FARMER'S BOY. CLUB NO. 2§ NEW YEAR'S MEET- |§ ING. Déar Secial Cofnér Sisters: This is beautiful weather we aré having for this eeason of the vear and I wish you all a Happy Néw Yeas. Please keep in mind that Club No. 2 has its _gathering on New Yéars day at_the Buckingham Memorial. We hope there will bé a good crowd at that time and place. Theoda: Many thanks for pretty Christmas card. I wish you might belf§ with us Jan. 1st, 1919, L4 Don't forget the date. G Best wishes for a Hppy New Year. |B s SCOTTIE. DELIAH DEAL'S WAY. Dear Friends of the Social Corfiér: 1 have been thinking & gosd deal about the nett meeting 6f Chib No. 2. 1 wonder whether it wil be the first | Wednesday as usual, of if that being New Years day, will make afiy ¢hange. Yes, I did suggest the ides Neilio Bly mentioned in her letter last mei but to taks it & success we must all enter into {t and sach do her 'firL_ 1 think the wdy that Club Né. 7 did was fine and must have fade lots of funi to have something written, either prose or poétry, sfid each one rasd aloud at a proper-time what was on their package. How many of ¥6u hive tried when Warming up potatoes, 6f making hash- ed brown botatoes, to cut them &p With an émpty bakinig powder cah? Make four of five holed in the beiiem of the can with a. nail, put the esld It has beén great botled potatoes into the hot arippings whole, thén with top of thé ean out them 6p as fine as you pléase. This will taRe less thah a minute: eslt and pepper and brotwhn &8 mueh ad you Please, stirring often. Sined bufter is hngx T have been making my own utter this way, and find # very zmsfnewlg: A Table Butter Cubflifiulo-—finmt" one table- teaspeon powdered gelating, spoon cold water; when dissolved add one-half eup very hot swees milk (not boiled) and one-fotrth pound the best nut margarine, softened a little! beat until oreamed: let get eold: ealt fo suit your taste; eclor te yeur f with any kind of fruit ealo) vflxim used in making candy (r. yellow, T use a cream whip to wm.a it A quickly made Peanut Butter whieh never bee&l:;‘smst 1 :!h‘ek quart of péasnuts, At en in two, mf. lfi.s shallow Ic!te’v;e'fi dish sh o however. Just two or three light | pam; add a faw drops of i snows, covered the ground or g!:n. 1l shest tron epider pi i no fain éxcept a cbuple of thiifider [ and smeoth, place one eul showers in ember, cleay, eunny |sugir, sét on stove a nrtr‘ s days so that we have opened |ly (as it untll afl dis- doors at noon until last week. sotved: then imnediately potr 6ver tle are feeding out on the grase. | the peanuts when c61d and break %ta 1t is fortunate for us, for feed s véry | pieces. It &nls o be quite thin t6 be scarce—no niy to be ufless | very britl ama filée, 1 Al e gome ome mitves away—thew it is $14| quite a larg J tier or pan t may & etter written By a friend in Nows | e Tost sor AT a 1.3 'y J g oti ark. N. J, fpeaks of seeing sailofs | next meeting and enjoy nfiw‘;fl ;vuta.ng mw‘ww.&nd EayE they m:q ) dnd ay them on & board 3 them Chiigtinas Happy 1 with a scrubbing brush. evéry | Year. kil woman washes hesvy fi t S o o, S0 scrubbed with & eoft seruhbing brush dipped often : DELIAL DHAL, Imagination is reeponsibie for hatt f eur troubles—and our :rs fefimi%le for" & malrwh o # Corset Covers in a complete as- # Hamburg trimming, at these spec- [ ial prices: & insertinds of lace and Hamburg, at M Women's Muslin Drawers, 6f mus: B and Hamburg, a great variety of ) styled, 5t thése prices: % Women’s Winter Coats, of ker- i collars, regular $25.00 Coats, at $15.75 g A Few Facts About This Sale Months ago we began our preparations for this Sale which is an annual event at this store. traordinary efforts were made to secure dependable goods at substantial price concessions. full strength of our New York office was brought into service. we have ever assembfled at this season of the year. We strongly urge taking advantage of this occasion. up now on Muslin Underwear, for it may be a long,long time before such real bargains in goods of absolute dependability. Corset Covers Muslin Gowns Muslin Gowns, of fine materials, in_high, low and V neck styles, trimmed with lace and Hamburg embroideries, at these prices: LOW NECK STYLES At _89c—regular price $1.00 At §1.29—resular price $1.50 At $1.98—regular price $2.25 At 32:19—regular price $2.50 HIGH AND V NECK At §1.29—recular price $150 At §1 At $2 sortment of stylés, with lace and At 21c—regular price 25c At 44c—regular price 59c At §9c—regular price Tic At 89c—from $1.00 and $1.25 Long Skirts Women's Long 8Skirts, ¢f cambric and muslin; tailor-made, with tueks —ofi rimimed with edgirgs and At .79—regular price ¥ .19—regular price §! these prites: At $1.98-<teguiar price §2.50 Better grades in Lonyg Skirts, al- #0 réduced in price. At B3e—regtilar price 756 At 83c—rezular pride $1.00 Muslin Drawers styles—all dependable qualities. 6So—rozular priee Tse 89c—regular prics §1.00 At 98c—regulaf price $1.25 At §1.29—regular price § At $1.79—regular price $ At $1.98—vegular price $2.50 Combination Suits Women's Muslin Combinatien Suits, consisting of Corset Cover and Skirt—Corset Cover and Drawers. At 98c—regular price $1.25 At $1.20—reanlar price §1.50 At $%98—regular price $3.50 lin and cambric, trimmed with lace Gownsy, a splendid ® At GSc—regular price 75 At 8%c—regular price $1.0f prices. WOMEN'S WINTER COATS WOMEN'S SUITS REDUCED Womer’s Fall and Winter Suits, of serge and velour, for- mer prices up to $37.50, at. .. $23.95 Women’s High-grade Suits, of broadcloth and rich velour, for- mer prices up to $50.00, at. .. $32.95 sey and velour, with fur or seif- Women’s Coats, of velour and plush, in black and colors, lined with Sol satin, regular $29.50, $35.00 and $37.50 Coats, at..$23.75 Women's Beautiful Fur-frim- . 'med Coats, with rich silk lining, WOMEN’S WAISTS REDUCED all the latest models, regular Women's White and Striped $55.00 Coats, at............$32.95|Lingerié Waists, regular $1.25 Exclitsive models, in Women’s and $1.50 value, at....coves Highi-grade Coats, only one of Wormen's Lingerie Waists, that a style, regular $75.00 and formerly sold for $2.00 ane 485,00 Coats, at............ $49.78 Women’s Muslin Under We have, ourselves, chipped off much of our regular profits—and now we are ready with as fine a lot of beautiful Under Muslins as The woman is indeed wise who stocks Extra Size Garments We specialize in Extra Size Gar- ments for stout women. We show these extra full garments in many grades and qualities to insure 3n | assortment. At these special prices: EXTRA SIZE DRAWERS 8%c—rezular price $1.00 At $1.29—regular price $1.50 EXTRA SIZE GOWNS At $1.49—regular price $1.75 At $1.80—regular price $2.35 AL 8go—regulus price $1.00 .Envelope Chemisés A% 18 resutar atice 148 Prosenting a big variety of new EXTINS SIAF SRGHL SHINGS At 98c—regular price $1.85 EXTRA SIZE LONG SKIRTS At $1.29=—regular pfice $1.50 At $1.63—regular prics $3.00 At $1.98—regular prics $2.50' Philippine Underwear All our dainty Philippine Under- wear, in Ervelepe Chemises and assortmient of newest styles, at greatly réduced Other Special Events Now In Progress | A By SRR e S | - | Ex- The we shall again be able to offer Crepe-de-Chine and Wash § Satin Underwear All our lines of Crepe-de-Chine and & Wash Satin Underwear, in flesh @ color, assortment includes Envelope 8 Chemises, Camiséles and Gowns, at greatly reduced prices. 3 B . Brassieres trimmed with laces and embroideries; in a big variety of ji styles, at thése prices: At 50c—regular prics 65¢ At 89c—regular price $1.00 At $1.29—regular price $1.50 At $1.79—reguiar price $2.00 Children’s Drawers 100 dozen Children’s Muslin Drawers, excellent guality. and well made, trimmed with Hamburg embroidery neatiy tucked, sizes 2 —~Bale price a pair.. and to 14 THE MEN’S STORE 3 Holiday Lines, in Men's Wear at | special clearance prices—Men’s Neck- wear, Suspenders, Garters, Arin Bands, Etc.—a rare opportunity for bargains. § HANDKERCHIEFS AT SPEC Thousands of Handkerchiefs, slightly B mussed in the holiday rush are now on sale at special- ric 3