Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-01

otneTeDce IN troubles. and there's Differ
ence in those who have troubles to bear.
1t wou d be a good thing for most of us
If we tripped Lightly" over some troub Is
that we allow to worry ourselves and
other peope. Then again, there are lite
long heart SORROWS which cannot be put
lightly aside.
friend living in Ellsworth has for several
months sent me THE AMERICAN regularly. for
which We are very grateful We read 1t all and
,ok eagerly for items from the towns where we
were acquainted when our home was In Maine
SO many years ago Although another genera
ton has grown up, the old associations are very
strong and We are interested In the children and
children's children.
1 am ar'Beularly interested To the NJ. B. C. ;
many things In 1t have been q help and comfort
to NE The bits of poetry (solpe of which
have cut out for my scrap book) have enjoyed.
"w hen have time" impressed me deeply.
think I enjoy nature few do, and l never 90
out where l can look upon the hills but these
ines come TO my mind: "For the strength of
the hills We bless Thee. Our God, our Fathers
God"
Now that the grass Is looking green have
fam that beautiful days are coming, and think
We tired ones wouli take time aud sometimes
our lunches and go out of doors and enjoy the
beautiful things God has made, we would go
back to our work with new strength and courage.
One of the bright spots of my life was a
birthday picnic given us some years ago In
honor of Aunt Madges and another friend 8
birthday. live 1t over again many times The
pleasant company, the beautiful day and place.
aud not least, the birthday cake, and other good
| things were keenly enjoyed, and for that day I
wa chilli again. l shall never meet many of
| the party again, as scatterei- some living
in distant states, one at least where the roses
| are now In bloom. but wonder If the memory
of 1, lives with them it does with me-a
pleasure always.
have one of Aunt Msdge's cook books and
| thins the receipt for iohnnycake worth much
more than the price of the book. Having cooked
for family Of boys many years, am very
| much interested In cooking receipts and feel
| disappointed If there are none in the NJ B. C.
| III send two that may not be familiar to all
| the readers:
DATE PUDDIsG-one pound dates stoned and
l cup suet CHI pped quite dBe, cup OF -four, u
cup sugar, seant teaspoonfui OF salt, of ginger
| ah'i carsia. mix thoroughly, then aaid cup soft
bread crumbs, X cup mlis, well beaten eggs.
| Turn into buttered mouths and steam three
hours. Serve with hard sauce.
Also one for Mocha frosting:
One cup powderei sugar, teaspoons cocoa
dry, T. a p"on vanilla, tablespoons of hot
coffee, piece of butter large as a walnut.
This ts soft frosting-
With best wishes for Aunt Madge and the
sisters and the hope that the NJ. B. column may
continue Its good work. EUsICE.
Perhaps some of you can imagine my
pleasure on receiving the above letter, for
1 have not seen "Eunice" since that pic
| mic day more than ten years ago, but the
| memory of it remains with me as with
the others-the perfect day, the happy
company, the sense of rest and quiet and
enjoyment, and, "Eunice", do you re-
member the hand painted souvenirs
some picture which suggested the special
interest or hobby of each one, and on
the second leaf a quotation applicable to
the picture and the person, the two leaves
tied together with dainty ribbons? MY
own was perfect copy in silhouette OF
the advertisement for Bakers cocoa of the
woman just turning away from a cook
stove with a steaming dish of cocoa In
her hand, and the quotation was:
''I.est is not quilting
This busy career;
Rest is the fitting
OF self to ones sphere"
For the grave student there was book
with a worm on it, and so on. Yes,
sEunice," it was one of the days we always
remember. Thank you for your kind
words and new receipts; come again.
The question of robin VS.. straw berry
does not really come into our column.
Not being able TO eat straw berries my
self, of course personally it does not
make so much difference to me whether
Mr. Wooster or the robins win the case.
As the gentleman seems fully capa Bile of
defending himself against all the Alta ks
upon his statement and his principle .,
/ give plaeeNto the short letter below,
with the understanding hat our column
will not be open TO further discus sion of
the question.
To the n. b. Column:
would ike to add few words Yes, "Aunt
Maria" do think Mr.. Wooster did throw off his
mouth We and lowered himself very much IN
the eyes OF the people. do not think he knows
how strawbs rries and cream taste, for man
that Is 50 small TO begrudge little feathered
songster few Strawberries would be too mean
TO afford himself dish. and three cheers for
:. Condor, he's the boy for me. AUNT g.
Are the sisters talking OF house-clean-
ing days, and are their dreams haunted
with visions OF cobwebs, dust, neglected
corners, old clothes, empty cans and other
spring decorations? Take it easy, sisters