Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 14, 1922, Page 10

ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES, STRANGER IN CITY: Your name has been added to the Social Corner membership list. DON'T WORRY: Another reminder that the harvest season is at hand. Many thanks. LENA: Your name has been listed in The Corner. SOCIAL COENER POETEY. Washing the Dishes. hen we on simple rofions sup How easy is the washing up! N But heavy feeding complicates The task by soiling many plates. And though I grant that I have prayed That we might find a serving mald, r'd scullion all my days, I think, To see Her smile across the sink! I wash, She wipes. In water hot 1 souse each dish and pan and pot; While Tafty mutters, purrs and begs, And rubs himself against my legs. ‘The man who never in his life Has washed the dishes with h's wife Or polished up the silver plate— He stlil is largely celibate. One warning: there is certain ware That must be handled with all care; The Lord Himself will give you up 1f you should drop a Willow cup. —TChristopher Morley. Life is But a Game of Cards. Life 1s but a game of cards, which each one has to leard; Each shuffles, cuts and deals a pack, and each a tresnp does turn. Some turn a high card at the toff, while others turn a low; Some hold a hand quite full of trumps, ‘while others none can show. Bome shuffle with a practiced hand, and Pack their cards with care, Bo they may know, when they are dealt, where all the leaders are. Thus fools are made the dupes of rogues, and rogues each other cheat; THE SOCIAL CORNER DO WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH ALL YOUR HEART. the tumblers and get them out of sight. They had been knocking around for over a week. i Best wishes for The Cerner.. : CHELSEA. EVERY ABILITY HAS A MARKET VALUE. Dear Socfal Cornerites: I was think- ing about every ability had its money value. The thought occurred to me that all over the country hundreds of men and women are saying daily, “If I only knew a way to earn a littls extra mon- ey!” Yet every one of us has " some ability which possesses a real market value—some ability other than the one at present earning our plain’ bread and Dbutter, The rouble is that usually it is just the thing which we know best how to do which never occurs to us as| a way of solving our purse preblem. The things tRat are easy to us we canffot conceive as being of ‘any importance to anybody else—and that's where we're wrong! i The woman who is fully capable with her needle goes on darning coarse hote into poems of stitchery, and * making beautiful near-tapestry of the patches on her children’s fast disintegrating «#othés, while she wishes and wishes and wearily wishes that she bad sony: abil- ity “as other women have which covld make possible a simple vacation the coming summer—some ability which could earn dollars. She has her needie to fall back on, and not in the old- fashioned tse of it either—that deadly “sewing by the day.” There are more original and less trying ways of putting it to work for her, as hundred ingenious women have proved, The man who loves to fiddle around in the moist soil of his modest paid-or- the-installment-plan cottage home, pull- ing up weeds, making amateur drains to carry away the standing water that the rain has left behind and killing po- tato bugs—oh, there are such men; yes, indeed—will give .himself wrinkles in the brain trying to figure out, “some side line,” that he could work success- fully to add to his income. He will But he is very wise, indeed, who mever | think serlously of selling dictlonaries, or meets defeat. In playing, some will lead the ace, ther counting card to save; Some lay the deuce, and some the trey, and many play the knave; Some play for money, and some for fum, and some for worldly fame, And not until the game’s played out can they count up the gain. ‘When hearts are trumps, some play for love, then pleasure decks the hour, Ne thought of sorrow checks our joy, in rosy bounfeous bower. We dance and sing. sweet music make, our cards at random play, And while the heart remains on top, our game is but a holiday. When dlamonds chance to crown the top, then players stake their gold, And heavy sums are won and lost, by gamblers young and old, Iatent on winning, each doth watch his cards with eager eye, 8o he may watch his neighbor’s hand and cheat him on the sly, When clubs are trumps, look out for war, on ocean and on land, For bioody deeds are ofts@ done when clubs are in the hand; Then lives are staked ifistead of gold, the days are worn-out red, Acrosg the broad Atlantic now, ees clubs have got the lead. And last of all is when the spade turned by the hand of time, And always finishes up the game in every land and clims, No matter how much a mdn may win or how much 2 man may savs. Yew'll And the spade turn up at last and dig the player's grave. £ —=$ent in by PUSSY WILLOW. —— CALLING ON A FRIEND. Dear Sisters of the Soclal Corner: 1 want to tell you of a little walk I had Priday morning. It is about & mile and » half from my home, up a long hill and down a shert ome, part of the way through big woods Where the trees were 0 grand and tall, and the birds were Rying here and there, and singing. I sven frightened a partridge. The one who owns the place is a schoft teacher near Boston. She and her friend, a school teacher, too, of art, come sum- mers through their vacatign. taker of it is a friend of mine; we are in the same class at Sunday school. e was pleased to see me. After a little that she wanted me to come and see the Nowers, Such a big garden of flowers of all kinds, and the frost hadn't even loox- ed at them. It was the young ladies’ garden, and how they Wwust have worked to have kept the weeds.out. They also have a blg vegetable garden, but they hire a neighbor to take care of that, As soon as things get ripe or ready to eat, they will begin to can. Such workers as they are, and very seldom miss a Sunday in Sunday scHool. Both are good singers and how we miss them when their school begins. The one who owns the place has a filvver, 80 they come week ends and get the fall vegetables to take home with them. After picking a large bouquet, I said “1 must be going home.” I hadn't been but a little way when, looking down. I m|aw two big four-leaf clovers. Picking them for luck, I put one in the singing book when I got home, as we are needing new books for the school. I sald it might decide which kind we would like best. The other clover I put in my diary, as it has been hard work for me the past year to w¥ite much in it. When I begin to think of my troubles I am in hopes that four-leaf clover will be a help, if vigns come true. 1 want to thank Balsam Fir and Twice Twenty for the rest of the Soldlers’ Prayer Book. I wish Twice Twenty would answer that riddle. PR ROSALIND. DAYS TO GET OUT IN THE FIPLDS WITH CHILDREN, Dear Sisters of The Cornar: Our Octo- ber meeting has come and gone. It means goodbys to our out of door picnics for yuite a while, doesn’t it7 and nothing can yuite compare to wonderful out of doors, but there's something thrilling in the thought of a cozy fire these rather chilly evenings, and’ Jater on Hallowe'sn and Thanksgiving, with the preparation for all the goodles, and last, but not leasi, Christmas. We can have picnics of our own indoors. These are the days we ought to plan 10 meet the children when they come from school and go in the fields with them, gather nuts, and enjoy the beautiful coloring of nature; for we know November’s days are bare and chfll nd they're coming soon. 1 found out something in regard {o lsily this last week, and I must pass it on. T had made a lot of jelly and had had good luck with it this summer. I Iried some apple, and thought it would surely jell since apple almost always Jells, but these apples must have been too tipe, for they made beautiful looking. #yrup but not jelly. I let them stand in the sun with glass over them, but had no luck. I'had heard bf “concentrated in bottles being on sale. so I & bottle. Pectin is the substance makes the fruit jell. = After one-half of the bottle in and let it stand over night, I had jellyl I wasglad to pour paraffin over the tops of W ‘The care life insurance while tying up thrifty sweet peas, but he mnever thinks of growing the iatter for the market. As I told you before, each of us ros- sess some money-earning capacity, which, regardless of environment or con- ditions, can be put to use. The womea with “only housekeeping talents” are not debarred from earning money because they must do it at home. One can do things anywhere, if one will only select the things one knows how to do. You may take it as a fact that, appearances to the contrary. notwithstanding, some- body wants your abllity or the praduct of your ability—and wants it bad. Let me tell you a real good incident. Just a few vears ago a man in one of our western cities whose work in con- nection with a charitable institution brought him into contact with many pec- ple daily, but whose knowledge of prac- tical business life was conspicuous by its absence, decided to come east to bet- ter his condition. He came, wife and three children, only to find employmen: scarce and himself without the special training which seemed to be required for the few positions which fell his way. He could not get enough to do even to pay his fast growing grocery bill and the situation became desperate. He was discouraged, despondent, ready to give up—but when you have a family de- pending on you, you can't do that, so there you are, In this last most desperate mqnent of all his mind turned up -a sentence read some time in the past—just as our minds do turn up at tragio erises the substance of printed words read long ago and unnoted at the time irrelevanr, often futile and even silly, but persist- ent in their iterated demanli upon our notice. His mind was at last apprepri- ate in its selection, for the sentence it kept repeating over and over to his cofi- sciousness was, “When you don't wmee how you're going to earn the next dol- jlar, sit down and take stock.” He fm- mediately sat down and took stock— wiped his mind absolutely free of every preconceived notion of what he wanted to do—or what he could do—then looked. himself over and cataiouged his abili- ties, What did he find? Well, he admitted afterward that the only tnlng hs could really put his finger on that he couid rdo wsuccessfully was “meeting yeople’— secure an audience and mske an agree- able impression., That's what his exver- fence haa'been and only that. Right here his wife came to the rescue. She took stock, as well, and said quite firmly “that there was one thing she could do, and that was bake and if they:put hi abllity and hers together, could they ot do something with the amalgamated pro- duct?” He thought they could. And they dld. for iIn that little back room, with assets nothing and llabilities eighteen dollars for an unpaid grocery bill, they started a home bakery in their minds. That's not a bad place to start things by the way. The next morning the man went to the groceryman who was waiting for that eighteen dollars told him of the stock—taking seance and of the home- bakery resolutien, and asked him for further credit. His despised ability of “just creating an agreeable “impression” won him the favor, and after locking about a little the newly-formed par‘ner- ship of Hnsband & Co. decided to make its first venture with Boston brown bread, hominy, baked beans and cottage cheese. . With a wheelbarrow on his first trin he sold thirty4wo loaves of Boston brown bread, five gallons of hominy, 12 quarts of baked beans and a small sup- ply of cottage cheese. Before 4 o'clock Husband & Co, had sold everything out with $3 profit. And with just thess same articles Husband & Co, have earned since his first experiment never less than $3 a day and more often $25 a week, above all expenses, including the sxpense of keep- | ing the home running wheére five had to be fed. This is a true story. No fortune has } been made, but two of the rank and fil have put to use homely and little recog- pized abilities and found a comfortable living In doing so. Round pegs in round holes—that's what makes success. Doing what you know how to do, even if your only cap- ital is grit—and a wheelbarrow, Is the trick that wins: and “taking stock” is the first step towards €nding the hole int> which our own particular peg fits. d KITTY LOU, ‘WILL BE MISSED IN MANY WAYS. Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: I was saddened at receiving news from my sister in Connecticut ot the pass- ing away of Married and Happy. She will be missed in many ways, and to her im- mediate family, husband and son, and her father, 1 extend my heartfelt sympathy. 1 was pérmitted to enjoy with Theoda a pleasant night and day at her home in New London, at that time meeting her father, whose kindness I never forgot, as he did so much for us all as we landed in a hard rainstorm. Last July a.number of the sisters met at her summer cottage in Willimantic by invitation. I was not privileged to go, but it was an. enjoyabie time, I was informed, and I can imagine the pleasure one had at her summer cot- tage, as some years ago I attended a Soical Corner gathering of a few sisters But the sisters are leaving the ranks, and as I think of those who have passed out, .among the ni me are the faces of names I cannot recall. . Dear Aunty No. illness, but trust you are:again in your usual health. You:.can imagine my time has been quite taken up when you read that from the 15th-of July to Sept. 23d I was in Worcester, Mass., at my.cousin’s. We took many auto rides, going into the country; also we spent quite a little tine at the shore in view of thé ocean all the time. There was a pier running far out which belongs to the United States gov-. ernment for vessels coming in with pro- visions for men stationed at the fort. Al- though T may be recorded as one of the oldest ‘members of thé Social Cornerites in age, I am quite able ‘to hold my own, as the saying'is. ‘I am thankful I can be of service to those about me. Jennle: Thanks for Christm card. Another soon will be here. Maine Lover: Thanks for fine present. Will write soon to you. Kind thoughts for all. TROTTIE. ACONSTANT WORKER FOR GOOD. Dear Soclal Corner Sisters and Friends: I have this afternoon attend- ed the funeral of our Social Corner sis- ter, Married and Happy (Mrs. James N. Sterry). It took place in the Methodist church and was very largely attended. She had spent the most of her life here and made many friends. Her pastor, Rev. M. E. Genter, spoke very feeingly of her, how helpful she had always been in tlte church and also of her work dur- ing the World war. He s2id a man told him not more than a week ago, how grateful he was for what she had done for him when he was a soldier, ill and away from home and friends. That. re- min@s me of what she told me during the war. She said, “last Sunday I gave a dinner to 25 soldier boys. Some of them were away from home for the first time in their lives, were homesick and thankful to be treated as they would have been in their own home.” ‘That sure is a record few can beat. She has been a_very popular writer, and helper in the Social Corner, but for a year or more she had dropped out on account of ill health. I found three of the Corner sisters from Willimantic at the funeral, Theoda, Mahitable and Prac- tical Polly, but did not see any from Norwich. There are so many of Club No. 2.in and around there I was quite surprised not to meet any from there. There was a profusion of beautiful flow- ers, some very large pieces and many lovely sprays. Intermet was in Com- stock’s cemetery, Montyille. I thought the sisters who were mot present at the funeral might like to know about how she and ner good work 'was appreciated here.in her own city of New London. DOM PEDRO. — MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. Editor and Social Sisters: In the Cor- ner page of Sept. 16th a sister wrote “just sit down and write what is nearest to your heart.”” My thoughts take me to the many changes that have been made in the city of Norwich since I was a child, having been born there in the year 1842, near Franklin square, and living there until 1860. The use of the horse cars has come .and gone, the trolley cars taking their place. What was called the Greeneville hourly taking people from the square to Greeneville was in use before the horse cars. Franklin square was a very busy place at that time. In‘the center of the square was a large wooden watering trough—the stopping center for the farm- ers coming into the city from the sur- rounding country. How strange it would look now to see a yoke of oxen drawing one or two cords of wood cut in 4-foot lengths? One was often seen coming from Preston, driven by a woman—Lu- cinda Grant—which looked quite out of place at that time. I don’t know as it would seem as bad at the present time, as women are taking up the work which formerly \was considered men’s work. They parade in the streets in a way that in those days would have been looked up- on as a ridiculous show of themselves. There were the charcoal wagons coming from Voluntown. At the bottom they were the size of the cart body, but flared out at the top and boarded up to hold the coal. They looked top heavy as they were driven through the streets, the cry of “charcoal, charcoal” and at last landing at the square. The public hay scales were situated there where loads of hay were brought to be weighed. Robert Herrick, who had a grocery store ‘near hy, was the public weigher and measurer of wood, the measure of a cord of wood being 8 feet lon, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. Some days many wood and coal teams would be there, meking it appear quite like a business center. It still has the same appearance, only. more so with the people hurrying to get their cars, autos rushing along in too much of a hurry to let the people pass in peace and safety. I wonder what all this hurrying and rushing is going to lead this world into. Trusting this will be interesting read- ing to some readers, will leave other changes to some future time. Variety is the spice of life. Best wishes to the editor and all Cor- ner sisters. ROSE OF SHARON. A GREAT Lo!;l.\' DEATH OF MAR- RIED AND HAPPY. Dear Cornerites: It is with a sad heart that I write to the Corner today as I mention the death of our dear sister, Married and Happy. I am sure it will come as a shock to the most of us, as few knew she had not been in her usual health for some months past, and seri- ously ill for about three weeks. At this time our mind goes back to the 12th of October, 1912, when we first met her in her cottage, going there through an invitation to all writers to meet and become acquainted. There were eleven in that little party. Married and Happy, Samantha and two daughters, Aunt Mehitable and sister, Aunty No. 1, Biddy, Betsy Bobbitt, Pink Rose and myself, with- Ready coming later, but too late’ to meet with us. ‘This was the nucleus of the soclal side of the Social Corner that has developed into a mam- moth, active social circle, made up of five branches, where pleasing acquaint- aces have been made and many valued friendships formed. Starting a big thing like this was but one small ac- complishment from the the _ original schemes that teemed her active brain. The first meeting in a hall was held in November, three years later and Mar- ried and Happy and myself were hostess- es, but on that memorable day an un- fortunate illness kept her in bed and under her direction I arose to the occa- sion and with the assistance of The Only One we made the day a success, the first of many happy times together. So you see the Corner has lost a valued con- tributor and friend; as she gave much time and thought for the interests of the Corner. Her enthusiasm was aways greater than her strength. I keenly feel the loss of my co-worker in Social Cor- ner work and not only that but in her unusual way she was one of the most thoughtful, devoted friends one .could poesibly have. I could not begin to tell, and this is not the place of the magni- tude of her life and the far-reaching helpfulnéss to scores on scores of hu- manityy, that will rise up and call her blessed. .- 5 I am glad to have known her inti- mately enough to know of some of her thoughtful, kindly deeds done in such a quiet way, but few would know. She was permitted to go great things where others could only stand and look. There will never be but one: Married and Hap- py and may the memory of her good deeds 'be an inspiration to us all. We lare sure she heard the welcome words, “Good and faithful servant, enter urito the joy of your Lord.” lawn to ralte and no trips to make to market, but thinking about a recent din- a young friend's with loads of good things. One in particular was . fried sausage with creamed beef turned over it. It was a fine combination. P. B. doesn't ‘take any back seat in cooking. There was &lso a delicions apple pie glaz- er over the top with the beaten white of an egg and set back in the oven for two or three minutes. What happy and pros- perous homes there would be if all young women ‘would do likewlise. It is not man alone that is reached through the stom- ach. J.E. T, AN OLD ALMANAGC. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: 1 have been interested in reading an old ajmanac today,and so will take that for my subject at this writing. We can best realize what prograssion realiy means, when we refer to an md document, We find a great convenience in the handy calendar of today, e'ther that of a siu- ple issue, or tho one with tne da'nty touch of an artist, I have in my Tos- session a much wora, stained and some- what soiled copy of The Farmer's Al- manack, of 1847, pablished by Robert B. Thomas, at Boston. Before it came into my keeping it belonged to my aunt, whose birthday occurred in the second month of that year, and undoubtedly she prized it for its identity. The gen- eral idea of this anclent almanac, re- garding weather conditlons, eclipses, changes of the moon, etc., is the same, as in .modern publications. As I turn a few pages, I read the names of the ex- ecutive government of the United States, that of James K. Polk, as president, serving the second year of his office, in- formation concerning the legal tender of gold and silver coin, both of United States and foreign countries and several pages are given to the dates and places of each New England state when var- ous courts are to be held. Suggestions are given on agriculture and hdrticul- ture, and especially the orchard. A list ‘of the railroads that were in this vicin- ity is furnished, the length of miles, gross receipts and expenses, net earn- ings and annual divid:nds. Some spac® is given to poetry, anecdotes, problems and puzzles, and items on politics, edu- cation and religion. The new postage bill which went int~ operation July 1, 1845, is quoted for its readers, pertaining to letters ds follows: Not exceeding half an ounce, 300 miles or less, 5 cents, if over 300 miles, 16 cents. Drop letters not mailed, 2 cents. Population of various cities and towns are given; for Hartford, 12,793, and Norwich 9,558. The editor of this Farmer's Almanacs must have been very enthusiastic for the tiflers of the ‘soil, as each page devoted €0 each month of the year offers its spe- clalties. A fitting verse of seasonan'e encouragement appears as a etimulant on the page for each of the twelve months. Good advice is offered, in as- cordance to the changes of the seasons. For January we read: The rolling years successive rise ‘As often as they disappear, And teach that only those are wise ‘Who fill with virtuous acts each year Appropriate sentiments for the closing days of our old almanack, of three-quar- ters of a century ago, are just as fitting for today. The editor concludes his sug- gestions in question form on the page that represents December, as follows: *““My friend, the death of the year draws nigh. All things tefrestrial mus® bave an end, and very soon a stop wil. e put to our progress here. Supros: ‘we take a retrospective view of all our actions and inquire—have we, in all o dealings done justly and loved merc Have we, to every one, given just weight and meascre in all our concernmen Have we kept check by jole with hol esty, uprightness, and a good con- science? 1If ‘mow, laying our hands on our hearts we can readily say that we have farmed it well in all these respects and have no prickings of the little mon- itor, then happy gre we. A memoran- dum of our faithfulness will be found ia the great book of account among the heavenly archives. Eliza Cook, tnat sweet” songster, authoress of The Ol Arm Chair, says, that one hearty good- bye’ is worth twenty ‘farewells’ But I ;V!ll only say, ‘Avast boys! hold and be- ay. " As I close the covers of my sutject, 1 think what great changes have taken place, the inventions to make labor mora easy, the speed of the auto, the flight 10f the airplane, for carrying the mail, the enlargement of the steam railroad arnd advent of the trolley. What woutd my grandfather have said when he cast his last ballot for President . Polk, in 1845, had he known that in two genera. tions women would have had the ballot? It is easy to look back on the pages of history as we stand on the threshold of today, summing up the progression Since 1847, but to ponder very far ahead is beyond our reach, JENNIE. —_— SHE HAD DONE WHAT SHE COULD, Dear Editor and Corner Members: It was only a féw short weeks ago that I joined a largy party of Cornerites for a jolly day at Ocean Beach. It was with very different feelings that' I went over the same grounds yesterday, with Aunt Mehitable and her sister, to pay our last tribute of love for Married and Happy (Mrs. Helen Hovey Sterry). We were joined in New London by Theoda, who was stopping at the beach. As we entered the church in which she was deeply interested we were reminded of her seemingly tireless efforts to help in so amany ways during its construction. The large attendance bore witness of the esteem in which she was held. The pas- tor in his remarks said she had stood at the door and welcomed thousands, and he aliuded to her wonderful work during the war, telling of one man who had told him With' tears in his eyes of the great oy and comfort she had brought to him during that anxious time. He compared her life in many ways with the woman in the 14th chapter of Mark, who “had done what she could.” The flowers were many and beautiful, and just at the last of the service the sunshine as it entered the western win- guw covered the casket like a benedic- o ‘We shall miss her individually and. in The Corner, for as one learned to know her better her unique personality called for love and admiration. She never was s0 happy as when planning happiness for others. I shall always treasure the mem- ories of the day spent with her in com- pany with six other ladies at her cot- tage on the camp groumd just & few days before the final breakdown. To the members of her family, where her loss will be felt the most keenly, The Corner sisters extend their deepest sym- pathy. 2 PRACTICAL POLLY. JOAN ANSWERS THE APPEAL, Dear Social Corner Members: Here 1 am, after months of silence. Some are asking for letters from the old writers, That applies to me in every sense of the word. I'Ve emjoyed .readirig about the trips the sisters have taken, especially the one Ma of Greene Gables wrote, as I first saw the light of day in the Keystone State, ‘about ten miles from Honesdale, and hage cousins living in Scranton and Sayre. I have 'not attended any of the picnics, but have passed a very pleasant . summer. among my silent companions, the | lowers. Jack Frost has ‘L(ms I use that useful gift. Hope to see her soon. REEE Best wishes to all. .. JOAN. GRATEFUL FOR REMEMBEANCES. Dear Social Corner Editor: I wish to thank all the dear sisters for my. lovely sunshine box, also the kind gift inside. 1t sure does make one feél so kindly to each other when the dear saters remem- ber you and send kind messages to you, and let me tell you it goes a lon‘wnytn' keep you feeling happy and cheecful. I wish to thank Blue Bell for her kindness in many ways, also for bringing my m-| shine box to me. I was very much dis- appointed not to be able to be at our Oct. 4 meeting. I also had to miss two pic- nics, as 1 had a very bad fall Sept. 7 and burt my right arm.quite badly. It is gaining, but it seems so long to walt for it to be well again. I wonder how many of us éver stop to think how thankful we ought to be when we are all well and can go or come and do what we like. I know I will be a very happy person when my arm is well again, although the doctor tells me a bad sprain takes longer to get well than & broken bome. Hoping all the sick sisters are fast gaining health and we will all be able to meet together again very soom, I send best wishes for all the Social Corner sis- ters, SAVILA. — EEPT OPEN HOUSE FOE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. . Dear; Soclal Corner Sisters: I hope you have enjoyed the nice weather we have been having through September and Octo- ber. We had a very pleasant gathering at the Buckingham Memorial Oct. 4th. Cady, I am sure, was very tired after dinner was over. We missed Calla Lily’s voice calling for beans and salads for our next gathering in November. I was very sorry to read of Married and Happy's death. We shall miss her pleasant .face and cheerful way. She was always ‘doing something for someone. Ske kept open house for the soldlers and sailor boys, many of them being far from home and friends, at the time of the ‘World war. In enjoyed hiearing her tell of some of their sayings, calling her Mother Sterry, and other endearing names. Her home being in New London, she had a chance to meet many of the boys as_they landed from the different boats. No doubt many of them will be pained to hear that she has gone. ‘Now I want to thank all who remem- bered my birthday by sending nice cards, Onondague 1902, Necia. Bonie, Lavender and Marigold. ‘ Practical Polly: I think of you every Eliza Jane: I intend making that prom- ised visit before cold weather. Hope you had a good number at your first gather- ing this fall. The weather was rather bad but those who live near would not mind. With best wishes for The Corner, from © SCOTTIE. AN ENTHUSIASTIC WORKER. Dear Social Corner Sisters: Many are sad today knc® ng that our sistef, Mar- not harmed any ried and Happy, has left our circle. She was an enthusiastic worker and put her time and energy into any organization that needed her. Her father, husband and son have my sympathy, but knowing her husband better than the others, must say never was a husband more faithful and devoted to a wife than he. At the present time I am convalescing and wish Lavender to know that she is not the only one to receive flowers from Olive, as I now have a lovely bunch of asters before me. Samantha: Why do you not stop and just let me look at your pleasant face some time? I would love to see you. You were quite right in thinking that I am not the Roxanna who has been writing recently. The Corner page was especlally inter- esting last Saturday. Gratitude was very good. Ethelyn and Kitty Lou always write things that give food for thought. Most mothers break down in health from needless worry. T hope it will not be long before I can meet with you all again. Best wishes. ROXANNA WINCE. ORIGINATOR OF THE SOCIALS, Dear Corner Friends: What a lovely fall we are having! The weather seems more 1ike August than October. I think I mever saw the foliage more beautifui. It has veen ideal for auté riding, and I have taken several nice trips during the summer and fall. I was much grieved at the news of the death of Married and Happy. Only a few 1 weeks ago I With a, few friends spent a | delightful day at her camp cottage, where I the first Corner social was heid. Later on she suggested that we form clubs in different sections, and the Willi- mantic club was No. 1, of which she was a member. She was always ready 'to help in every way, and her smiling face | will be sadly missed. I wish to extend my sympathy to her !} family. I also sympathize with all who have lost dear ones. Greetings to all CORNER HULDY. THE BEDTIME STORY. Dear Corner Sisters: I wonder how many of us have found that, when even- ing comes and supper is past, the little ones of the familv are so tired they would much rather lie "\ 'n upon the rug before the stove or upon the sofa to rest. In a few minutes they invariably fall asleep | and then how hard it is to pick them up and put them to bed. When my little brothers were small, between the ages of 5 and 7these little ! ones would tease me to tell siories, and, 1 was called upon to tell of “Joseph and his bad brothers” or ‘“Peasie and “Beanie.” But when night came the lit- tle. tired bdys were too tired to undress without help. When a story was called for during the daytime I'd say. “Wait until h~dtime and T'll tell you the story vou # e best of all” Then after supper was over and the little faces were all washed I would have then choose the story. ' After the story was told, I'd kiss them ! good night, tuck them up in bed and have the evening free to do as I wished. ETHELYN. GREAT LOSS TO CORNER. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters: I greet you all once again. I am traly, grieved to learn about our sister Married | and Happy’s death. I met her first in her | own home on the camp ground at Willl- mantic. She gave the first Soclal Cnmer| gathering at her home fhere. She was a lovely person to meet with.” The Corner will miss her very much. The family have my sympathy. ‘With best wishes to all, T remain, SISTER READY. WITH FAMILY IN LOSS. Dear Social Corner Friends and Editor 1 wish to extend my sympathy to the family ot Married and Happy. She will be ‘much missed. I knew her by her writings and am well acquainted with her son, who taught school in our town and Who is a member of our grange. 0. H. 0. A NEW CORNER MEMBER. To the Editor of the Social Corner: 1 would like to come Into the Social Cor- ner Circle as T've been a reader of The Bulletin and Courier for many years and I remember when this family of sisters started. I have fcund many help- !’n§ h:"sltu in t?e!t letters. take for my pennams’ SYMPATHIZES cITY. APPRECIATED EXPRESSIONS. gDear Soclal Comner Edltor: amily of Mrs. Helen H. 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