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Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-30
Sweet Lavender's Way.

Editor Social Corner: I was very much pleased to see my letter in print last week This letter is for Aunt Hannah. I think your beans, also brown bread, must be so good. Hubble and I think Saturday night supper is pretty slim if we don't have beans and brown bread and I almost all ways do. I know each are better the longer they cook: but since l moved to my new flat I have a gas range .(JeweD and it's true to its name. too. would not want to mart with 1t; yet, do miss my big range. at times.
 I have a nice receipt for brown bread and it needs to steam four hours. but as I bake my beans all afternoon, I plan to bake my brown bread which I find is equally as good, being baked one hour or so, as 1t is steamed the four hours. Have never tried the fish pie; but shall some time. Did you ever try this egg sauce for boiled cod or some baked fish? Butt ter size of an egg, one large table spoonful flour. smoothed together, tip on boiling water little at time until right thickness. stirring all the time; put one hard boiled egg through veg etable presser and salt to taste.
 Hubble thinks this best ever" Am to have the huckleberry pudding for dinner tonight that was sent in by Mrs. l.. w Maynard of Mystic.
 SWEET LAVENDER.
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Timely Recipes and Suggestions.

Editor Social Corner-From what I know of the readers of the Social Corner can say that many have com menced Social Corner scrapbooks and are saving for use and reference many or the good things contributed from week to week.
 l have some timely recipes which I am pleased to contribute to the mem bers of the Corner because they are refreshing:
 To make Ham -Slam-To some chop ped ham, favored with mustard add a small amount of butter and flavor with onion extract. Mix three eggs lightly with the ham. then turn into a frying pan and scramble Serve on toast.
 A readily made Bean SaIad-Cut a quart of wax or string beans into halves Boil in slightly salted water until tender, then drain; add salt and pepper to taste two tablespoonfuls of vinegar and four tablespoonfuls of sal ad oil or three heaping tablepsoonfuls of fat bacon that has been cut into dice and tried out. 4 few drops of onion juice will improve the flavor. Serve cold.
 Little out of door lunches are good of meat, nut, cheese or salad sand wiches. deviled eggs. fried chicken, iced tea or milk, or anything that ones fancy may suggest and pocketbook afford can be prepared in the morn ing and the housewife, free of cares in the afternoon. can partake of the supper in a true holiday spirit. Such a holiday can be easily arranged by the busiest woman for the pizza, lawn or nearby grove, pondside or river bank. MRS. HUSTLER.
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Teach the Bows to Do Things.

Editor Social Corner: When a boy wants a hatchet or hammer to play with it is time to encourage him to make little things of wood for mother or himself out of old boxes which storekeepers are glad to get rid of, instead of letting him hammer and hack at random doing damage to the trees and fences of neighbors. The boxes which will push under couches or other furniture, are always handy for putting things in, and they can be any material desired. If the box is quite large. put on muslin, as on the inside basting each piece first to the outer covering. Then put on the two togther with small jacks, or, if desired, you may first put 0n the muslin, hold ing if in place with a tack in each corner until the outer covering is put on Carry the outer covering over the edge of the box and tack it neatly in side Finish the lid in the same way. At the bottom turn the material under and tack it on the bottom of the box. Be sure to use very small tacks for this.
 If the box is to be kept under, the bed or couch it will only be necessary to paint it or cover il with paper In this same way many other useful boxes may be made.
 A few shelves to be screwed against the wall for holding books is of sim pie construction and is easily designed and built. Show interest in the chil- dren and teach them tp do useful things. Energy may be thus conserved rather than wasted.
 Nraru-fcb
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Mondsy-Washing Day.

Editor Social Corner: I have al- ways wondered why Monday should be the popular washing day. and it seems to be a case of washing as mother did for the girls, just as we find many of the boys voting as fla ther did. It is easier to follow suit than it is to think why it should not be so. 4 thinking woman declares that a Monday washday means sort ing the clothes on Sunday and rising early Monday morning with both the washing and ver-Sunday house. cleaning for the days task. If Mon day is devoted to setting the house in order after the Sunday rest, mend ing the linen and preparing it for the wash which is to be done on Tues day, the week is begun without hur- ", she says. Now, what do the sis ters think of this? It sounds both sensible and reasonable to me
 How many readers of the Corner know that an Irish potato is one of the best remedies for a burn? Cut a potato into halves, scrape out the inside and bind this finely scraped pulp on the burn. It relieves the sting immediately. If the burn is very deep two or three applications may be needed.
 have found the Corner very help ful to me. I hope that it will con- tinue to be readable, instructive and helpful. CLARA DAY.
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WELLINGTON

Pastor Gardner preached Sunday morning from 1st Samuel 14.-29; topic. Eating Honey by the Way
 Dr. Converse is on a vacation of two weeks at South Coventry lake. Dur ing his absence Dr. HanIey of Stafford Springs takes his practice.
 Miss Lucy Eldredge had a bad day or two last week, but is more comfort able at this writing. They are finding difficulty in procuring a housekeeper.
 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony of Mansfield motored to Cozcroft on Sunday.
 Philip Ryder spent Sunday with George Brown and family in Norfolk
 Rev. Mir. Darrow who returned home Friday, occupied his pulpit Sunday aft ernoon and gave a helpful talk, speak ing with much feeling of his apprecia- tion of the sympathy of his people in the deep sorrow through which he had recently been called to pass. He was assisted in the service by MT. Newton Miss Copeland of Chicago, a guest at Rest cottage, sang a solo with great sweetness.
 A large delegation from the Endeav- or society at South Wilmington visited the Union society on the Hill Sunday evening.
 The leader was Miss Genevive Gard ner. There was a solo by Miss Cope land. There were several West Will lington people present and the room was well filled. The Hill society hopes to return the visit soon.
 The regular meeting of the local w, c. T. U. society was held with the pres- ident, MT. Holman, Saturday after noon- The matter of the placing by the local union of a public watering trough between the Hill and West Wilmington. to take the place of Cold Stream" thrown into disuse by grade of the state road. has for some time been under consideration and the un- ion has now decided to undertake the much needed movement. A survey was made last week. near Cold Stream to find the most feasible point for piping the water to the proposed storing tank of sheet iron to be placed in Glass Fac tory village at the corner leading to Sharps Mills and South Wilmington. A hygienic drinking fountain is also planned for The estimated cost will be about $125. The local w. C. T. UJ have not this amount in the treasury but will commence the work in good faith tha tthe much needed improve ment will be helped through
 The soliciting for the parsonage i'm provements has met with a cheerful response from people in every instance having Wilmington affiliations Each gift has been accompanied with the kindest expressions of qualification at the opportunity to give some definite expression of love and appreciation of the old town and the old church and the letters of the three people not able at Inc time to respond were just as kind and their messages were appre- ciated- The intelligent interest and timely assistance of Gardner HaH Colonel Hall and the ladies of the fam in the plan as first proposed in dura- bilty in utility and in beauty and their assistance was the more Appreciated for it's spontaneity.
 This is inded q musical community Five pianos on the brow of the Hill.
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DeziC0fely
 Formed

and gently reared. women will find in all the seasons of their lives, as maid ems. wives and mothers. that the ons simple, wholesome laxative remedy. which acts gently and pleasantly and naturally and which may be taken at any time, when the system needs a laxative, with perfect safety and real. ly beneficial effects. is Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna.
 It has that true deicacy of flavor which is so refreshing to the taEte. that warming and grateful toning to the stomach which responds SO favor ably to its action and the laxative ef. feet which is so beneficial to the sys- tenn when, occasionally, its gentle cleansing is required.
 The genuine, always bearing the name of the California Fig Syrup Co.,, may be purchased from all leading druggists in original packages of one size only, price fifty cents per bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-30
Little Stories from Aunt Maria.

Editor Social Corner: I will see if can write something to please you. I saw the comet in 1885; had a fhe view standing on a small bridge near my home My grandfather was in the Revolutionary war as a musician. I had two uncles in war of 1872; they saw no fighting, but were in camp at New London. When the cook was getting soup for dinner stirring it up with his pitchforll hog came in and the cook took his fork and strnck the hog. saving "Whee, Wheel" then puE he fork back into the kettle. one uncie was very neat. II did not help his appetite for the soup.
 My oldest son was in the army nt the rebellion. a member of the Fir teenth Massachusetts regiment. He was wounded in the battle of Balls Bluff in the leg below the knee. Doc tors probed the wound but could not find the ball. He came home on q short furlough, then returned to the army. His foot troubled him and hurt
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MANSFIELD DEPOT
Two handeliers Purchased by Young People for the New Church-Bible School Holds No Session on Account of Measles.

Alfred H. Stevens. Jr.. the three year-old grandson of Rev. R. H. Sher- man. is one of the victims of infantile paralysis.
 Owing to the prevalence of measles, no session of the Bible school has been held for two weeks.
 A little daughter Sylvia. was recent ly welcomed to the home of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Durzee.
 Rev MT. Newton will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and will be present al the evening service.
 The young people have purchased two chandeliers and lamps for the lighting of the new church.
 The aid department is making an effort to furnish the audience room preparatory to dedication.
 MT. and Mrs Estabrook are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Peter Garvey
 The ladies aid held an ice cream so- cial Wednesday evening. Delicious cream was served.
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l I have no doubt that the "or-to- mo bile in the hahds of a fool is a devil s wagon.
 I have noticed that some folks are most unreasonable in their ideas of reasonable speed.
 There are very city folks who would l be willing to pick huckleberries for IA cents a quart and take their chances with 'skeeters and snakes
 When you come to talk about folks. by jingo, I like the generous fellow who declines to give his friends away.
 The Farmer says we are all tarred with the. same stick, but I notice some folks seem to be mostly tar.
 If the study of mankind is man, says Samantha Psalter. it is queer that they take such an undying interest in the women.
 When Parson Dawson told his con- gregation that to smile at a jest which plants thorn in another's heart, is to become a principal in the mischief. I felt derned guilty, and I guess the whole crowd did, too.
 Some folks have one phrase they harp on There's Bill Bangs, who on all occasions rings in. What's the use?" There would be no use if every body was like Bill.
 Cy CymbaIl says he should judge from the smell which comes from some of these motor cars that they were bought with tainted money.
 Sariah says when I argue any ques- tion I seem to convince myself a great deal quicker than I can anyone else. I told Sariah that was what so many people argued for.
 They say you can't drive a square peg in a round hole. You can put a square meal in round stomach, and not make much of a fuss about it. either.
 Parson Dawson's boy says that when a fellow thinks he's as good as he can be it is easy enough to find some one ,who has a poor opinion of him.
 Man is the only critter I've ever heard on who can be a poor miserable sinner and only a little lower than the angels at the same time
 I never feel afraid of snakes, but l have learned to steer clear of picnic chowder every time. It too often hits a man below the belt.
 If every man hood his row in this world there would not be so many men trying to hoe two rows at the same time.
 Abagail Lashme says that men carry as many brands of fattery with them as there are brands of whiskey, and that some of it is about as intoxicating to women. too!
 Many a man who despises the man earth he ever kept out.
 Some women can talk more fascinat- ingly than other women can sing. and they make a fool man somewhere think that he wants to be their slave, when he doesn't.
 They say that Experience is a good teacher. but have noticed that mans experience with woman never has seemed to teach him much.
 When Joe Jolt got into politics he got out of about everything else but trouble.
 Hired help is getting so that it ex- poets the highest wages and the least work possible for the money. If the farmer could sell his poorest vegetables at the highest price that would do.
 The poise of a lady adds to her style, but avoirdupois doesn't This is why the latter is not popular with women.
 JOB JOLT.
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How Do You Save !?

It might be of interest to Corner readers to learn how to economize-how to save pennies, dimes or nickels.
 Have you in your home any special plan for saving? If you have write the Social Corner a letter telling of your plan.
 Tell the story of the way in which you saved your first $25.
 The major prize for August will be given for the best letter on this subject.
 -Editor Social Corner.
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Colchester.
Good Advice and Good Ice Cream.

Editor Social Corner: Here comes a minister's daughter to say that she is constant reader of the Sociaa Cor her and enjoys the interesting and helpful letters that are printed each week. I have reason to believe ts1at most of the Cornerers are a religious, church going people, end hope none of you who are enjoying good health have been tempted to remain at home or take trip to the shore instead of attending church these past few warm Sundays. It is so discouriging to the pastor, after taking extra time for the preparation of a sermon that will be interesting and helpful to his hearers, when all the attractions seem to be in the great out of doors, to arrive al the church on Sunday morning to nnd added burden through the week to call on the absent ones and find out if they are i'll and need his sympathy and prayers. How the Sunday school miss- es the children. tool The wfdea wake superintendent is studying continually to find some way to keep up the at- tendance through the summer season. Parents Parents won't you all t, lend n ae.psng school is not doing aR you thinfe it ought to, just be frank with your su- perintendent and tell him so. and ad- wise to ways of improvement.
 Now come, please, one and all, put on your best thin clothes next Sunday morning and go to church and Sunday school. You will have the afternoon for rest, or to spend in a pleasant. quiet way with your family If it really is impossible to go to church fn the morning, then go in the evening. Go both times if you can. Make if you must, and believe me when I tell you that you will feel wall paid for all your efforts and will have the satisfaction of duty done and fn- fuence used on the side of right.
 Perhaps you will think this is too much like preaching for Saturday morning, so here is a recipe that will make the whole family a delicious treat on Sunday afternoon: Take two quarts of thin cream, one quart of milk and put into an ice cream freezer. Put five or six bananas (accordinE to size and taste) through the fine meat cutter. Beat two large cups Of stlgzr with the banana pulp and add to the milk and cream. When all is nafned freeze in the usual way. This makes one gallon of ice cream. A treat of this kind occasionally will keep the young people at home and help to cement the ties of family affection.
 A MINISTER'S DAUGHTER
 Colchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-30
To Make a Good Listener-corn Salad

1dHtlc, July 20.
 To Make a Good Listener-Corn Salad.
 Editor Social Corner: To be able to be good listener the mind must be under control. which it cannot be un- less it is well cultivated. The reading of things worth while and thinking about them will enable one to forget ones self If we would count for some thing we must not become laggards by the wayside. Everything worth having in the world costs something. Mental laziness and lack of will power go hand in hand Striving to command self is the cost of supremacy. Never give up and say the task is too great. but press hopefully on. Achievement is never anything less than the fruit of endeavor.
 This is a tested recipe for corn salad ready for use at any time and thought by my family to be very nice: Corn should be cut from one dozen ears of green corn with a sharp knife; one ordinary head of cabbage, four sweet peppers chopped fne-I put these two through a meat choppsr-one coffee cup of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of salt. two scant of mustard, three pints of cidar vinegar. Put all together and boil fifteen or twenty minutes. Put in jars hot. l prefer the large topped lightning jars and the black rubber rings for all round use if one has to buy new. F. J. C.
 MoOSup.
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found that plaster did more good on the north end than the south said Mir. Geologist. "because the soil made from the degradation of limestone lodges has already in it all that plaster can supply. while this schisty soil hasn't any lime in it. to speak of. You'n notice that the plain farmer and the scientific theorist reached the same practical conclusion But it took the plain farmer several years, some mon ey, and a lot of wasted hard work to find out what a geological hammer dis closed in half an hour.
 If were buying a farm in the Con necticut valley 1 should be glad to be able to tell whether the rounded hill locks which showed over its surface were dirt-covered lodges. or drum lins,' or ''Kames." It would make big difference whether the things were just thin skins of turf over rock, sure to burn up in every summers drought, or drumlins of hardpan perhaps fifty to a hundred feet thick, or Kames of sand and gravel Of course, l could buy the farm, and find out by experi- ence. That's one way. But, seems to me. q little use of d little geological knowledge would be handler and, per haps. less expensive in the end.
 The time has gone by when the fool of the family was thought good enough
 
 were put into business or the prOfes- sions- The farmer of today needs and can make use of all the knowledge he can absorb. on whatever subject and from whatever source It is true that theory can never wholly take the place of practice. But there's no place on earth where the two go so well to- gether IS on the modern farm. Each supplements the others limitations Neither can quite take the place of the other, and neither should be asked to. There's reason in Neighbor Hos kins appreciation of the value of hard earned practical experience; there's reason in NeighbOr Shermans belief in theorlzing up to experime there's no reason, however, for either one to flout the others wisdom Both would do better to combine their ideas and make a double team of 'em. Two fair horses. one to walk the furrow and one to pull on the landslide do better work ahead of the nlow than one can. A two legged man will ordinarily cover a mile faster than his one legged Op- ponent. We farmers don't do well to ignore or neglect any help we can get from any source Let's take it all and hImblY thank God for having permit ted us greater privileges than our forbears could claim.
 THE FARMER.
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EAST WELLINGTON

Mrs. Nj. Cushntan has painted every room in the house; she lately bought the Buckminster house. She is paper ing every room When she gets her house well regulated she says there can be prayer meetings held in it.
 George Bridges is quite sick pr Hanly of Stafford Springs attends him.
 Wednesday night there was se- we're thunder shower The rain was much needed. Corn leaves were curl ing uL -Siy
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-30
Keep Your Lights Trimmed and Burn


 ing.
 Sisters. of the Social Corner: Do we fully realize the importance of having our lights trimmed and burning7 Every wife and mother should be the light of the home. Let your light shine first in the home. but do not condne it there; let 1t shine brightly and make other lives happy and pleasant. A few years ago lived in the suburbs of one of our New England cities: part of the city that was not well lighted. l used to keep a light burn ing in my dining room window. and I have had many a Thank youl" for your light. At another time lived in the country. When I was about to leave the place a neighbor said: T shall miss you; shall also miss your bright light" Let us not draw all the curtains in our home. It is like build ing high wall around our flower beds. You know the scriptures tell us Not to hide our light under a bushel." I have been out at night, come to a farm house and all would be dark. What a lonely, dreary feeling comes over you. Perhaps the next house would be well lighted-what a change in yoHi feelings. It sends a thrill of joy through us and we think of that placG as Home, sweet home." On the mountain top there is light, down in the valley there is darkness-rnay our lights burn so brightly that the valleys will be illuminated and lives there be made more cheerful and happy.
 If you want plant that fs useftd as well as ornamental for your dining room, plant a few seeds of sweet mignonette in a flower pot. The fra grance is sweet and delicate. the plant Is pretty, and it is said will keep away flies, and I believe it. I planted my seeds in February. In April I had beautiful table plant. My wish for the Editor of the Social Corner is "Sucoest and happiness"
 M. ROENA-
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Library Tea Store

Highest Grade Teas and conees nt lowest prices. Pure Spices and Ex- tracts f64 Main Street. Telephone 267-s
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PRIZES AWARDED FOR JULY.

for letter 
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him to step on his heel, and the bull let came out there. MX uncle took me in his lap and told Sme the story of the soup and the hog. | can tell stories of long ago if my strength holds out.
 AUNT MARIA. Brooklyn.
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ess before the public. there fs no mo. alum better thap through the sdvsrttg. tpg eelunza CT The Bulletin,
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HOLLAND COUNTY.
BOLTON

Rev. and Mrs. Roberts Entertain Former Associates in China Mission Field-Death of Mrs. Maryette Hut ch;nson.
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learned it, because I had to or go un- der. J. p. T.
 Yantic. July 25.
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Bulletin home letters good business fu letters of kind the mind They shou Wednesday of each week. Write side of
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Deeds are Fruits Words But Leaves
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EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

third. Award made the last Saturday in each
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AS JOB JOLT SEES 1T

I have no doubt that the For-to-no- bile in the hahds of a fool is a devils wagon.