Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-20
Dear ". Bs.:

Dear u. Is s.
The fact that our column was left to Aunt
Madge to fill last week has started one mem
Der, at least, into action. Doubtless If
could know when material in the benefit box
is getting low, many of us would rally to our
leaders aid. However, as long as our leader
remains we'll spring of knowledge, bubbling
over with good things always, we need have
no misgivings to the fate OF our column,
eysu when we fail to send contribution.
have read with interest each report of the
reunion it came from different ones who
were present, o, that smoky, choky beauti-
full day. As our mindsTevert to ii what Wis.,
ions arise before our eyes. We 1.-THE buck
board party can distinctly the tongues of
fame creeping over the ridge toward the
highw way before us, and can hear the express
sions of terror and sorrow, which were ex-
changed so suddenly to shouts of joy land
discomiiture) when the oncoming fire proved
to be a long of golden pumpkins ripening
on the hilltop beyond the orchard trees.
Next we see the glorious expanse OF water
from the shore in front of wyman cottage.
Now the scene changes to the editors" plate,
heapea high with the good things brought
forth from baskets and boxes. The editor"
evidently knows that good cooks are
everything we pressed upon him, and we each
were feeling sure that he thought ''ours" just
a little the best, when he indiscreeily called
for another piece of Aunt Marias pumpkin
pie. Now Aunt Maria has got her name up
on pumpkin pies land in fact on all other
eata bles and have noticed that it counts for
great deal if one gets her name up on her
cooking; and though little wave OF jealousy
passed over us for a moment, we generously
give the right of way to Aunt Maria's name
and fame, knowing all the time, Of course,
that we can make just as good pies she can.
But it was great day, and the browning
scene came ito some Of us at least) while on
the way home, when some of our party be-
coming very thirsty, Aunt Madge being the
only one unfortunate enough to have her
purse along, volunteered to come to our res
cue, and procured q refreshing beverage at
village store to quench our thirst.
The picture will remain with me always.
Dignifed Aunt Madge standing in the road by
the blackboard grasping bottle in either
hand, dispensing cool drinks to the crowd,
and all the time returning witty replies to our
good-natured chatting. If we had only had a
camerathe scene would have gone down in
history.
There still few who have not reported
since the reunion; b. E. s. and Zilla, whose
recipe for patience l use every day, and
which has proven the most profitable one
can use. Did some Of you yankee" cooks
smile at the directions for baking beans last
week? ! did, for mine have to be baked
twelve instead of two hours. You may de-
pend upon it that some "westerner" sent that
recipe, for nowhere outside of the New Eng
lana states can they bake good beans. If
you doubt it, ask Aunt Maria.
How many changes have come since our
September meetingi Not only our beloved
member, Day, but the ranks in many homes
have been broken, and our hearts go out in
love and sympathy to those who are bur-
dened. often think of Sister B., who is
keeping herself young as she grows old, and
hope may possess the same freshness and
bright outlook upon life in my old age as she
has
Hearty greetings to all the Mutuals.
CHARITY.
Thanks for your CHEEKY letter, Charity.
/ can see in my mind the picture we didn't
get, and came nearer to "seeing myself as
ithers see me" on that occasion than ever
before in my life.
Dear Aunt Madoe:
In recent number of one of our home
magazines was the following item:
PUMPKIN Pre- WITHOUT CRUsT-Prepare the
| pumpkin in the usual way. Butter the pie
tins and sprinkle graduated corn meal thinly
over the tins, but leaving no bare spots. Pour
IN the pumpkin mixture and bake Pies made
IN this way are more delicious and more
wholesome than when made with the usual
style pie erust.-J. L. r., California.
In another column this item appeared:
EeGLEss PUMPKIN PIE-Instead of using an
| egg.for pumpkin pie, use a heaping tea
win battle an expert to detect the difference
| in taste or color. Try it.-Miss Z. L. S., New
York.
| As had some pumpkin stewed for pies, j
| tried the two suggestions given above, and the
| experiment was pronounced great success