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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

4 Song of Faith. By silver streams and flowery ways feel His spirit leading me; Meath azure skies of love divine,
 He knows and plans my destiny. Let come what may, l will not fear. Rough clouds may frown and night
 be long.
 I'll live by faith. whate'er betide, And sing to men my sweetest song. Though grief may often cause me pain, i'll not lose my faith in Him; For though I fall. 1 know His arm Will lift me when my faith is dim. Tie ternpter cannot do me harm
 Unless l yield to his embrace How can I ever go astray
 When I behold my Makers face? There is no night SC dark, drear, But God can light me on my way; There is no cross so great to bear But God can cheer me day by day. The flowers blooming by the way, The singing rird in every tree, The joy within convinces me
 That God nas planned my destiny. There's sunlight in my soul today Because I know He loves me so; l stand upon loves golden shore And watch the crystal water flow; Sc when the sunset tints the west, And shadows of the night grow long, I'll stand upon the faith He gives And sing to men my sweetest song.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
ORIGINAL SOCIAL CORNER STORY
DAWN OF NEW LIFE
By E. P. c.

he soon enjoyed. With such an aWak- ening came the longing for some one to smile at him and encourage him, companion, but who? He had come part way out of his shell, but he was afraid of being laughed at, by poth men and women; and if he thought or marriage, to whom?
 He tried to dismiss the subject, but the longing for a close friend, mate, a wife, would steal over him. While it annoyed him. he was forced to say, Why not? I read and hear of men of sixty three marrying.
 It was fine day in spring. The warm air came in through an open window. The scent of violets from the stenographers desk, and her bright and happy face. her golden hair rolled so softly, all appealed to Brainerd, and he thought, Why not? She is a respectable girl, with poor parents. Her pay, while fairly good, had to be used at home. He could take her from her comfortably off. Yes, he would ask Mamie Bent to marry him.
 But it was some time before Silas Brainerd could form any plan of ap- proach to the young lady. This was quite out of his line,/ Should he call on her father, should he buy her books and flowers? Should he ask a business affair, or should he court her? He decided it must be done in business way. the only way he knew. As the bookkeeper was to have a half day off he felt relieved when he de- cided to call her to his desk, and ask her if she would marry him. But it was not to be.
 That morning Brainerd was out on an errand; returning quickly, he overheard the bookkeeper saying to Mamie: Have you noticed the boss is sprucing up?"
 Yes replied Mamie. How siIly."
 Possibly he thinks of getting mar ried?"
 He? Why. he's over seventy"
 "Oh, but he's got the money you know. I bet he gets a young girl"
 'NThe girl who would link herself to him ought to be sent to prison"
 He may ask you. Ha, hal"
 Let him try it."
 Silas Brainerd walked the street for hours. Returning slowly, he sat at his desk and leaned his head on his hand. Soon the stenogra pher noticed that he was weeping softly.
 'Yor-you are i'll ?'' she said.
 No, Miss Bent; nothing serious. I was too hot. Perhaps I've lived too long and grown too old"
 Shall I call a doctor? Will you go home? Can I do anything?''
 Thanks: I'll be better soon. Fool ish of me-. very foolish. Yes; you may typewrite a notice of hal.-holidays on Saturday for all my help.'
 Later poor old Silas Brainerd lay on his bed in the place he had called home for years. lay there pinched and drawn. his lamp of life flickering low. The doctor said: Poor SiIas, you have lived out of a beautiful world,
 Yes doctor I have simply exist ed, and when l awakened and grasped at a faint ray of happiness, sne-she said, was too old" F. T. c.
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myself, for there was no one else, not even a. cat to say it to: T must take good cry" And then l said: 'I won't; I'll submit and make the best of it" and from force of habit l caught up The Bulletin. and opening it the nrst thing my eye fell upon was 'The Passing of Trouble" I read ft-and re-read it-and then cut it out and pinned it wlfere l cannot help seeing it often.
 Thank you, Parson. I have faith to believe that conditions will brighten for me-how, or when, I have no idea but meantime I will smile and suD- init and put in the time to the best of my ability.
 Dreamers story is good. It holds a lesson. It is hard for those who are no longer young to get ready and go when there is no one to encourage tfem to go, or in any other way. We ali need the cheer of the smile and the kind word and the feeling that some one has an interest in us. We can all give much as that
 Better is a neighbor, etc, and I am thankful for my neighbors of the Cor ner.
 Yours for the doing of part in the worlds work.
 WIDOW SUBMIT.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
HoME-sopY COMES AGAIN.

Editor and Friends of Social Corner: enjoy the letters fom you all and am glad we are to have story each week, the stories are so interesting. I any iously await the Saturday Bulletin
 Faye Nerna: Thanks for your direc- tions for Cover and mats for dresser Wish the sisters would send more Christmas suggestions. I will send some next time.
 Glenwood: I am sure you have the sympathy of all the sisters. What a drop in canned goods!
 Where is Jim and J. E. T.. Should like to try Jim's recipe for pumpkin pie, but my hens are on strike, and eggs at 45 cents per dozen, Am afraid l shall have to wait until the price dr ops.
 Nursie: Your letter is very true see her children punished. I have only and health to take care of it. at is would be Sery hard for me to leave it entirely in the care of someone else. Aunt Hester: I am going to try your recipe for molaSses cookies, and will let you know what luck I have
 I make a motion that some day, soon in the near future, the brothers and sisters of the Corner take a straw ride to Colchester and call on the sis ters there. What a jolly good time we would have. Who seconds the motion ? Potlatch: I hope you will come again and tell us about your trip to Tashon Island.
 Best wishes to the Editor and Social Corner friends
 HOME-BODY xant;n
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Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Last Christmas I made an auto-scarf and it was so highly prized that I de- cided to make two more for this Christ mas. and this is the way they are made:
 To Make an Auto -searf-Begin with 50 stitches cast on and knit 20 rows in garter stitch this is just plain knit ting both ends alike. After the 20 rows, 10 stitches at each end. The rows are continued in garter stitch. and the center 40 stitches are worked in dice pattern. First row-Knit 4, purl 4. and repeat to end. On the next three rows purl the purled stitches and knit the knit stitches. Then knit plain for two rows. Seventh row-Purl 4. knit 4, and repeat to end. On the next three rows purl the purled stitches, and knit the knitted stitches. Again knit plain for two rows. This completes the second series of blocks. Repeat from scarf is 20 inches long; then knit 20 rows in garter stitch and bind off Work in single crochet on all the edges of the scarf to make them firm, then tie. fringe in every fourth stitch across the ends. Each strand should contain six threads, each eight inches long, or four inches when doubled. When the strands have been knotted in. tie half of each strand to the adjoining half strand for the second series of knots.
 A Pretty Four-Leafed Glover Needle Book is made by taking half a yard each of Dresden and satin ribbon, 1-2 inches wide, and three quarters yard of No. ribbon. Cut four hearts from pasteooard, measuring four inches across the widest part, and the same down the center. Slash two of the hearts down the center Cover each heart and half heart separately with Dresden ribbon, on the inside. Over hand the edges and join the sections with little bands of narrow ribbon. Turn the ends of the straps across the hearts under the edges, and at the center of top of each complete heart place a ribbon for tying.
 Wonder to whom I am indebted for that pretty compliment in last Satur- days Bulletin. Is that mystery also? Wish I were worthy of it.
 Dear Roena: The suspense is becom- Ing unbearable. Perhaps you are pre- pairing a story.
 SWEET SIXTEEN
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hear the willimantic gong. we will form our march. Sister Glenwood How my heart ached for you when read of your mixed preserves and pickles. My jel- lies and jams are all in a cupboard. How l wish I could share them with you
 To Clover Blossom: I would say the iiEes which have been in your thoughts and wish to find is a hymn composed by E. BiciNersteth, and the tune Miriam and is found in Spiritual Songs. You have in mind/ the second verse, the first verse begins
 70 God, the Rock of Ages,
 Who evermore hast been."
 l enjoy singing these old fashioned hymns and have passed many an hour in singing which otherwise might have been lonely.
 To all the Dear Sisters: I would say. miss you when you drop out for just one week.
 To Nat-not Nathaniel-I would say, the sisters do not seem to respond to your call for a recipe for chicken pie without chicken. That pie seems to be the pressing necessity just at present We are anxious for the recipe before Thanksgiving.
 Aunt Juie-I regret not being able tc meet you with the other sisters on Wednesday. My better half" drives to the city Tnursdays. Will close with good wishes to all the Social Corner friends.
 ELIZABETH.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
A CORRECTION AND A SUGGEs
 TON.

Dear Corner Friends: In my letter entitled Christmas Suggestions, an err Ter appears. Gift second, which reads: Form pockets by turning one end uI about 1-2 inch should read, Form pockets by turning one end up about twelve inches"
 When Cornerite is out of job, don't aspire to that of Social Corr ner Editor" unless you're anxious to be anchored on an ocean of foam"
 We human beings usually endeavor to please ourselves first, and then we try to please each other; but how far do we go in our efforts to please our editor?
 What a catastrophe-if each Corner ite was to be the editor for one week, I'll wager that at the end of the con test, the Norwich Bulletin Co. would find Itself the laughing-stock of the whole newspaper world, and the act ing editors would wish the earth could open and swallow them up."
 Everyone seems to be guessing who Ready is. When we all know Who's Who,'' then our fun will be oyer. To me, Sister Ready Is the So- cial Corners fairy godmother. She welcomes the new writers, praises the old writers and comforts the bereaved and neglected ones. Here's three cheers for Ready" of Leonard Bridgei story contest. There is hard work be- fore us if we would beat the gentlemen We have one thing to back us and which ought to aid us. in fact push us toward the goal, and that is the fair ness and squareness of The Bulletin Go.
 Good luck to the contestants for the story prizes.
 A DREAMER.
 Washington, D. C.
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Mystic.
AUNT JULIE ON THE
 VOTING QUESTION:.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: l see by the Corner that some or t the sisters have, not yet finished their preserving. I have done up my last jar for this year. so will start in to clean up a bit.
 The poetry, Tn Dreamland," is good EVery line speaks a, thought of the carly home of MT. Bromley and his bcyhood sports. The rose photo was nice and I thank you for same. To see them when they are freshly gath cred would be a treat.
 l am very much in favor of all kinds of fancy work. do a great deal of that sort of work. But there is some thing else I would like to have some of the Sisters explain if they can. It is on quite different subject and one that interests me very much.
 Why is 1t that so much is said against a woman voting?
 Does it lower her standard or dig nity as woman. or is she not consid- cred intelligent enough to know how to cast a vote? l like to follow up the different sides of political questions and work them out to my own way of thinking. Am l to be turned down for that as not being womanly?
 This has often set me to thinking, and l would like to have some Sister that takes an interest in this question solve the problem.
 When a man makes up his mind to marry as a general thing he picks ouu the woman that he thinks would be good enough for his children to call mother. The good man, the man oe sense, will think long and look care- fully into the future before he takes the leap that binds him to the woman he will place at the head of his home. The woman that he must trust with his honor. with his earnings and the bringing up of his children. The woman that cannot be tempted to walI1 away from the paths of duty or tu neglect of his home.
 Then if that woman can be trusted with the future Of that home, why not trust her with a vote?
 I can almost hear the Sisters saya 'I tell you. this is going if some,"
 Yours on the voting question.
 AUNT JULIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
SILVER SixPENCE CORRECTS
 ERROR.

Dear Social Corner Sister and Ed itor: Thanks for the welcome given me in this charmed circle. I am not 2. very literary person sU far as writ ing the articles go; but l do enjoy the letters and honey feeling that flows through our Circle family; and as I noticed a mistake in my brown bread recipe, I want to correct 1t, lest some other sister may think it's not what it's cracked up to be Here it is again:
 Brown Brezd-Two cups Indian meal, 1 cup rye, cups sour milk, l cup sweet milk, 1 cup lnolasses, 1 tea spoon soda Steam four hours.
 Dear Grandma: I think your pot apple pie will be called for quite oft en, as it's keeping" qualities seem out of the question.
 The Social Corner sisters are all good cooks. I know, for I have tried several of their recipes, and they have kept up their reputation regardless of the men who think newspaper recipes are not fit to eat.
 Dear Glenwood: My heart goes out to ou in loving sympathy in your loss of 30 much fruit. which repre- senrs work as we'll as worth.
 Thanks to A Dreamer for Christmas ideas They just fill the bill in my estimatiorh
 SILVER SENTENCE
 Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
GRAHAM FLOUR AND
 MEAL RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: This week Pm sending you some reel = pes made with graham four or meal. l have found them to be very nice Eliza beth; Whom did you take me 1orE did not get vacation. all though one was planned. At the last minute Hubby couldn't go, and l wouldn't.
 Has anyone found Ready vet? I wonder if she is on our phone lineo Reaoy, what is your number?
 Is our quartette complete? If SO. I would be pleased to have you meet at my home for a good time Refresh ments will be served. I am getting to De pretty well known under my pres ent name, so after this will write un- der another
 I Sgree with Elizabeth that it is very lcnely to be the only writer from the town, and wish more would write to keep me company
 Brownie CereaI-Sift graham meal slowly into one pint of boiling, salted water, stirring briskly until it is as thick as can be stirred with one hand and cook slowly for at least one hour. Sprinkle chopped dates through just before serving. and when steamed through serve with sugar and cream
 Golden Puffs-One and one-half pint of graham four. one teaspoon of salt two large teaspoons baking DOW der Sift all together. add two well into smooth batter. Half fill but tered gem pans and bake in a quick oven ten minutes
 Fruit Waters - Enead thorourhIv one cup of cold sweet cream into three cups Of graham flour. Divide in two portions. Roll each quite thin, spread enc thicSiy wFh chopped figs and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

ALINE-More than one pen-name Is permissible - duplicates sometimes make this necessary. Other things may. Do not mind the editors frown. To be brief makes writing less a bur- den to the writer; and often more en- tertairing to the reader.
 Slave patience; that long type written letter will find it's place If it has to appear in two parts in the Cor ner.
 CHERISETTE-Yo letters are in no danger of going to the waste-bas- ket That two should have appeared last week was an oversight--not in tentional
 THE PItsEONHOLE-The pigeon hole annoys the editor more than 1t does any of the members of the cor ner. He doesn't like to see letters hanging there week in and week out; but since variety is the spice of life he has to make way for many sub- jects each week as possible.
 THE DAWN OF NEW IIF'E''-The story for this week is an original les son-teaching tale from life's experi- ence- It ably illustrates one error.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
AUNTY WOULD PLAY
 FUSS IN THE CORNER.

Dear Editor and Sisters: When read the letters and see what a family there is in Leonard Bridge it makes me feel as if I was sitting in a corner by myself. I think l can see where a few of us can play puss in the corner with the Leonard Bridge sisters in the center How interesting it must he to have So many in one town and try to guess who they are. Isn't there enough in Willimantic to join hands and form 8 circle around these sisters? Let us try.
 I should love to be at Franklin square and see the sisters meet and not know "Who is Who"
 Dear Ready: If you would only call on me some time when you are in the city I would gladly learn you how to to see who you are. for have read so many of your letters and wondered who you might be.
 Clover Blossom: make my gravies the same as you do, only do not have the water boiling when I stir in the thickening. Stir in a little at a time let cook slowly until done.
 feel real sorry for Nat. he has so much care and worry for the sisters. but l have more sympathy for Jane Ann.
 Dreamer: Your story is just fine. I hope 1t will help many to sec that there IS no sin in turning their back on work once in a while, for d little pleasure God never intended for us to keep grinding at the mill always. He has given nature for us to enjoy. and it is wrong for us to shut ourselves in from it all. Let's enjoy more of life and live longer.
 Now with an original cake recipe will close:
 Cake-One cup of dark brown sugar one-uuarter cup shortening. crearned together. one egg beaten in. one cup sweet milk with one tea spoon of soda dissolved in the milk one cup dried apple sauce. two cups four two-thirds cup raisins. two teaspoons of cream tartar. little salt, cinnamon, cloves to taste. Stir all together and bake 40 minutes in moderate oven.
 AUNTY.
 WiIlimantic
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Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Here l am once more. How glad I am to see Leonard Bridge com ing to the front. I feel now as if shall not have to take a back seat.
 Since I started to write l have kept right at it. Only have skipped a week now and then to give the Sisters a rest. As enthusiasm prevails when I am in others interested, too.
 I have not heard any Sister or Brother say I feel sorry I wrote to the Social Corner Just at present we are for one more and more to follow.
 Guess Who. Well, if I should guess all day l would not guess who. Your letter was so interesting; please do not stop with one letter
 Sister Elizabeth: How is the weather your way? Cold here. Autumn glory is gone.
 where you will find me. No, l am not quite as busy as some. Have quite a little spare time for play or fancy work.
 pumpkin and the man of the house said it was good. and SO did other members of the family.
 Dear Shut-In; I am glad you are of you and wished I could just run in and give you little help. I never mind by what name anyone calls me, is the good will is back of it.
 Peep of Sterling: Of course you were an interested reader of our Corner, and now you are an interested mem Der. Very true we cannot escape the struggle. If it does not come in one thing it comes in another. Be sure and write again.
 Glenwood: How sorry I am all your hard work ended in a. heap on the cell lar floor. Have missed your letters so much. I have said so many times to have the family write was so nice, as mother and two daughters.
 Fleur De Lis: When you call on J: F.. T. of Yantic and are eating canned tomatoes please think of me am very fond of them. You may have a piece of my pumpkin pie if you will call. I am very apt to be in Baltic at any time, so I may call.
 Daughter: You and ] are of the same mind. I dread the winter because Of shut-in days, but we can enjoy the lovely spring so much more on account of it. Trust to hear from you again.
 Papas Boy has not yet called. Ev- cry stranger I see I expect them to say am looking for Ready.
 With good wishes for all. will close.
 READY.
 Leonard Rridee
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
FOR WOMAN'S RIGHTS.

To the Editor and Social Corner Women: How would it be for all the women of the Social Corner to write their thoughts and opinions on suf- frage for Saturday, Nov. 18th have always been suffragette- l enjoy the Wornan's Journal. founded by Lury Stone and Henry B. Black we'll.
 A friend of mine said to me!
 T am surprised at your going to Con- necticut to live, il is such narrow minded state"
 I replied: T never thought of that. was looking for place where could live the simple life, and l think Nor wfch a beautiful city"
 And she added: Slower than mo- Iasses in wi5ter takes all the after noon to buy a spool of Clarks' cotton"
 I said: T have found it heaven of rest. where I had time to think and read, and not run from the time I goi out of my bed till I went to bed at night, as we all did when we lived in a large city; and I could not race and rush any more, so had to find another home'
 I hear. at some future time, we are to nave d suffrage meeting in Norwich city.
 As "Theo" says: T am delighted" I hope it will be at the Broadway the ater and all the women will go and hear for themselves all the good words spoken at that meeting.
 Suffrage is in the air, and has got to come, from the west to the east; and the sooner Norwich gets in line the better
 I am delighted that the women teachers of New York after a five years fight have got equal pay for equal work.
 Won't the women of the Social Cor ner read Tom Grogan," by F. Hop kinson Smith. I have read every So- ciaI Corner letter.
 AN OUTSIDER. /
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-11
SUGGESTIONS FROM A
 FARMERS WIFE.

Dear Editor and Sisters Of the Social Corner: This is my first attempt to write to the Social Corner My par cnts have taken The Norwich Courier for quite a few years and find that since the Social Corner has been added it has proven quite a help in house hold duties.
 Below I am sending several recipes which I have found to be very good:
 Lemon Drops-Delicious lemon drops are made by taking two cups of granu- lated sugar, moistening sugar with juice from a lemon; heat slowly and boil until the syrup. cracks when test ed in cold water. Drop on buttered paper.
 To Save Time in Cookins-Soal1 beans and dried fruit over night.
 To Remove Ink Stains from a child's white dress, soak in cold water about five minutes. wiring it out. put cream tartar on the ink stain, tie up, then dip same in sour milk and boil fifteen minutes.
 For a Fresh Burnl-Apply a raw po- tato scraped or grated on a cloth, then bind same around wound.
 A FARMERS WIFE.
 South Canterbury.