Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-05-25

Again the day OF remembrance which
commentaries the sacrifice Of the many
young men OF our land, for the continu-
ance OF the Union and the honor OF the
flag, is at hand. The memories it recalls
are known only to the older generation,
but the lesson repeated each year by
flowers ana flags and addresses, will help
the younger generation to realize the
work the ''soidier heroes accomplished
for their country.
You will be interested in the following
letter from one OF our sisters who tells
what the w. c. T. U. in another New
England state is doing. The nieces, sew
boners and are good workers in the tenn
perance cause.
Dear AUNT Madoe and the Nieces.
Before the attractions and distractions Of
house-cleaning burst upon us, several OF the
nieces occasionally made some reference to
the temperance question; and 1 have often
wondered II the members Of the W. c. T. U. OF
Maine ever have medal contests among the
young people to create . greater interest in
the subject a. we do in Rhode Island. Win
ners Of silver medal. Evolutionary or musi-
cal, for each medal indicates for what given,
| may compete for q gold one, and those pos
sessing gold medal may enter . contest for .
diamond medal.
| The US usually do this sort OF work; and
not long ago ! became much interested in
helping to prepare twelve contestants for Q
silver contest As we had six singers and SIX
readers, we needed no attraction except an
orchestra provided by one Of the public
schools So m any Of the US belonged TO the
Y. w. c. A. that we had their beautiful new
hall which is located in q most desirable par,
of the city for such an entertainment.
Judges who could not possibly know the
children were chosen and seated in various
parts Of the room, and we had a large, enthu-
siastic audience who win not soon forget the
strong temperance sentiment expressed by
the young talent In song and story.
Beside calling attention to our cause, We
netted q large sum OF money to help carry on
the work Of our tea room and library where
many poorly paid girl might get q good
substantial meal at reasonable rate as well
as food for her mind If time permitted.
| Other local societies held similar contests;
and at itssannual convention the state union
had gold contest made upof our silver medal
winners. How wish you all might have been
present when Mrs. Ellis, the National w. c
| T. U. representative to the United States Con-
gress, told Of experiences with congressman
| and Of grand victories for the cause gained
| with their help. PC.
Now two older friends of the column
we are also glad to hear from:
Dear Aunt Madpe.
1t seemed nice to read one Of Amt Maria's
jolly letters again. No wonder she is jolly
with eleven Of her very own grandchildren.
1t is care TO have SO many plants, but a
pleasure when they blossom nicely.
I had large double petunia; the pot was
rather small; oneiof the sisters told of using
water that we boiled beef In for fertilizer.
! thought it would be fine. SO gave the Pc
tunias liberal watering. not thinking had
seasoned the beef while boiling. The plant
soon looked wilted and kept looking more SO.
| couldn't think what allied it; at last it oc-
Cured to me that plants didn't like salt.
Suppose the Mutuals are nearly done house,
cleaning. ] have been pretty busy; have
some new bright paper on my kitchen, it is
really one Of my pleasantest rooms. win
| send my recipe for
JELLY RoLL-Three eggs, one cup sugar,
one cup -four, one-half teaspoon soda, one
cream tartar. four tablespoons water, q little
salt. Bake in long narrow tin; when done
spread with Jelly, roll lightly and wrap cloth
around.
Thoroughly beating cake mixture makes
any cake much lighter. Hope we shall hear
FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES.