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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18

Editor and Friends of the Corner: May step in for a few minutes chat with you all. and tell you what I am going to make for Christmas.
 Of course. it all comes in if l get time. First, I am going to tell the mother with the little ones what to make. Cut out pretty pictures and form a book of cambric, or old curtain cloth, in IS many pages as you like, and paste the pictures All little ones like such books and they can't tear them. Then make a round ball out of rags and cover with bright yarn in a treble crochet stitch. which a little boy will like.
 For a little older child cut out chi1- drens stories, such as our little ones put in the Thursday Bulletin and make a book the same as for pictures, only for the cover take red or some colored cardboard and put a pretty picture on the cover; paste stories therein.
 Then there is the twine holder which is removable and can be washed.
 Here is a medallion which is very pretty for yol<es, chemisettes, stocks. or most anything. Make ten stitches form the ring, then work around the ring with 1S single stitches. Then from the ring form a chain of 15 stitches; work 25 single crochet on chain, and then work the same back; then five chains and five more single crochets, the chain forming a looop between groups. Repeat until five groups are made and the center is reached; then repeat five times and fasten. This forms one me- dallion. which may be put together to form most anything you like.
 I hope these few hints may be of help to some one And should anyone care for directions for crochet edging. have some quite nice ones which will gladly send along. Also for knit ted dressing slippers
 PINK ROSE
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
TO SCALp A FOWL.

Sisters of the Social Corner: With Thanksgiving so near, l thought per- haps there might be some one who would like to know my way to scald 3 fowl.
 Where the fowl is to be eaten at home, of where it is sold for immedi- ate consumption. many prefer to re move the feathers by scalding- There is a right and a wrong way to do this. The right way is as follows: After the blood has stopped dripping from the wound. take pail or some other re- ceptacle, fill it three-fourths full Of boiling water and into this pour a pint of cold water to reduce the tempera = ture a little below the boiling point and dip it into the water twice. once with the breast downward and once with the back, getting it out of the water as quickly IS possible. being careful not to get the shanks or head into the water, as these parts change color and the skin Deels if scalded Hang the fowl up and begin to pluck When the feathers have been removed dip out two quarts of water from the pail putting two quarts of boiling wa = ter in its place, put the carcase into this and let it stay ten seconds, then take it out and put it in water nearly if not quite ice cold, letting it stay ten "-in- Utes. This is ''plumping" and gives the carcase very plump and nice appearance Put 8 tablespoonful of salt into the cold water at the same tune The fOWl IT Dnf m.
 Fowls treated in this way present an excellent appearance and will keep sev eral days without discoloration.
 Nat: Your letters make us all laugh. If you can buy "oropple crown hen" for 40c I think you ought to buy one for Jane Ann. Then she could make one of Jina's pies
 Potlatch: I wonder who your friend is.
 A Dreamer: Your story was great Dream again
 Crimson Rambler: Postal was all right Thanks.
 A pretty and useful gift is made from cretonne. ribbon, or other goods hay ing wreaths, or other set designs GOV ering 1t over strips from the sides of cigar box. turning it over the edges enough to paste it on the back, fasten- ening ribbon to hang it up by: then gluing a plain board on the back of that. and putting screw hooks between each figure for a key rack.
 Faye Nerna: I expect to make the cover and mats for the dresser that you described.
 Aunt Jule: How are you?
 / MA
 NTatarford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
sHuT-IN ENJOYS THE CORNER.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: It seems to me the letters grow more interesting Ill the time.
 To Nathaniel Doolittle: Your let sers are so amusing, do write Us some more; and do let Jane Ann write. l would love to read one of her letters. May5e she can do wonders only let her get started. I think you are jeal- ous and afraid Jane -Ann might get ahead of you. I would love to see that new ''bunnit.''
 Dear Aunt Jule: Would like to at tend your dinner party, but alas, am shut-in
 Poor Glenwoodt nad the same ex- perience once upon a time-since then no more hanging shelves for me I lived near you l would share some of my canned goods with you.
 Hope Potiatch will write again. once lived in the west not far from your state A Dreamer: Your story was 0 K. Sometimes I myself would rather stay at home than leave my work and go. But you are right. The more one stays at home. the less she feels like going. But now I must stay home as I am not So strong es l was once.
 SHUT-IN.
 North Stonngton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
TIMELY RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: l read all the recipes and every letter, also the short stories. The sisters all write so nice.
 am sorry for Glenwood, who lost her preserves and piclzles-so much hard work-she had such a good sup ply for winter
 I think Jim's pumpkin pie must be delicious, so many eggs, We would all like a piece.
 Dear Shut-In: ! have had to sym pathize with you. as I am ono who has to stay home most of the time When We work that takes uF our mind. If We can have a contented mind we will get along with it better.
 Will send a few recipes:
 Pears With Rice-Pare the skins thinly from two pounds of cooking pears, and put them into a sauce pan; cover with cold water and add one pound of sugar Bring to a boil ing point and stew gently for an hour and one-half- Remove the pears and allow the syrup to boil rapidly in or der to reduce the quantity of liquid. Wash well six ounces of rice and place in clean saucepan with four cups of milk: simmer gently for one hour; then add two Eeaping tables poons su- gar and little grated nutmeg Turn out on flat dish. place the pears on the center and pour over all the syrup.
 Dat Flake Cookies One cup sugar, - flour. 1-2 cup warm water 2 tea spoon soda. little salt, nutmeg: rub oat flakes and lard together before putting in he other sugar and so forth. roll thin and bake light brown.
 Apple Pudding-Slice about one quart of apples; put in q basin then stir thp the batter-one- -naIf cup milk, 1 eggS 1-2 cup sugar, tablespoon lard 1 cup flour, teaspoon baking powder; turn the batter over the apples, then bake in the oven.
 Ssuce-One- half cup sugar, 1-2 tea spoon butter; stir with a little hot water. flavor with nutmeg or vanilla
 Baked Salt MackereI-wash a salt mackerel and soak in dish over night. When ready to cook put in a pan. split side up. pour 1 1.2 cups of milk over 1t and bake in a pan 20 or 80 minutes. Mix together one ta- bleSpocn butter and a level tablespoon four little pepper and stir into the gravy in the pan: cook ten minutes longer; put the fish in a dish. turn the gravy over it, and serve with baked potatoes. LOUISE.
 Pequonoc Bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18

Boy, I know Ready. I have called on her Uany times. Come right along and you will receive a warm welcome. l have spent many evenings with Ready and have eaten Ready's pies, and I am not dead yet. She is a hust- Ter. I tell you.
 Aunt JuIe. That little story of Ready's will interest you very much. Well Nathaniel, have you had your pumpkin pie. yet? If not. Jim has sent in a good recipe.
 When we Leonard Bridge members of the Social corner meet we will have a good time, I tell you.
 With kind wishes, ' must close,
 SWEET WILLIAM.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

E. C. T@Your letter was promptly mailed to Ready of Leonard Bridge.
 Aunt JuIe-Your missive was mailed at oEce to Ready of Leonard Bridge.
 Shut In.=The Editor is not con fs sometimes perplexed by the length Of letters and a crowded plgeonhole- He has not thrown one letter into the waste basket since the Corner started; !; but the business and other rules have caused the holding up of one letter and the elimination of parts of several others. Editors are expected to read Greek so the worst English hand is readily interpreted by then- They do have to be changed bit now and then and corrected in various ways. but as a whole the Social Corner letters have been very well written and very well spelled. We do not think our writers are second to any. The address will he sent
 Esperanto.=Mr. R. Duane Bromley Is interested in this universal 1an Euage and wishes to correspond with some other Nova Komencio. The Cor ner expects to be able to furnish at least one. His address is ITO North Broadway, Geneva, Ohio
 To Social Corner Sisters: We hope once a member of the Corner means always a member. Do not try to fare well-there is, sure to be a chance for all Short talks and many would make the Corner all the more inter esting.
 We must give Morning Glory credit for having written the shortest story; and it is a very good story-too!
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
sEASONABLE HELPS
 FROM FLEETWOOD.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I wish to thank Sympathy. Wild Cherry. Fave Nerna. Silver Sixpence, Home Body, Elizabeth and Ready for their kind words of sympathy. Your letters are all very interesting, and we enjoy reading them and thinking of you. What a. dear spot the Social Corner is te all of us. Ae
 Brother Nats letter and these really ~intrS days remind us that another hUtchering season is near at hand for the rural folks. Perhaps few sug- EestiOns may prove helpful 10 some.
 When the porl<er has been cooled ana cut up. take the hams md shoul- Gers, the thin bacon strips the tongue and the legs below the ham and put iI-to a brine or pickle made as follows ito 100 pounds of neat. Eight pounds of salt. three pounds of sugar. four ounces of ssitpetre and four ounces of saIeratus-
 Dissolve all in enough water to com pletely cover the meat and leave for six weeks The tongue and legs we usual would corned beef At the end of six v eeks, take out the hams. shoulders and bacon strips and hang up. After the outer skin is dried they may be smoked as you prefer. Cured iA this way they are sweet and tender and will keep until next summer
 For savory horne made sausage the following recipe has been found most satisfactory tto ten pounds meaD: Five tablespoons fine salt. four table spoons black pepper. three tablespoons pUlverized sage and onequarter tea spoon cayenne papper- We prefer our sausage rather lean and use about one third beef. If yo& have no sausage mill it can be made With the food cutter and pressed into pans or cloth bags
 Scrapple is another ssLvory dish which may be made from the meat of the head and other pieces not used in the sausage. These pieces should be boiled until tender in water enough tc cover When tender take out all tones and run the meat through the food cutter. then return it to the broth in which it was cooked. Season with salt pepper and sage to taste. When boiling hot, add fine cOrnmeal into which a cup Of wheat -four has previ- ousiy been stirred. until the whole is Ake a 1as<y stiff bsster. Turn into
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
READY MEETS THEM.
Scotland

Dear Editor: In looking around to find something to write about. all see is the leafless trees. When l look out of my windows and see the trees looking tall and bare, I think, Is the beauty all gone? Oh, no, the sun is ! shining and the white clouds against the blue sky are worthy of mention. Our lawn is just as green as in spring and l enjoy looking at 1t.
 There is 8 calmness here this morning that always follows the wind-it has blown a gale for two days. I believe if
 the croquet players were here this morning they would be tempted to go out and have a game. How 1 love this ideal spot-the spot I call home. The longer l stay in the country the bet ter I like it.
 good for the souls It was the Col chester sisters with Sister Frank who stirred me up to the writing point As you say, I rather be doing something When there is nothing else, play with my neighbor's children.
 Sister Cherisette: If you wish to know where I abide, come and see. | cannot raise flowers. they will not grow for me I planted a rosebush once and some ivy, and both died; that ended by flower growing. My favor ite flower is the lily of the valley. I am surprised the Leonard Bridge peo- pie are so interested in me. When I have met them at the station they never have asked me who am or whence I came-just looked. And [ returned the compliment
 Aunt JlIe: could Tot meet with you Wednesday. will send you the little stort I have Norwich in mind and if I can let you know soon enough before come down, I would like to meet with you.
 Sister Dolly and Eliza beth: l will try and make up to you what the seen cry lacks in beauty when you call.
 Papa's Boy has not called yet. Guess he must have been hunting eggs
 Nathaniel: l do not feel very badly for the man of the house. His busy time Is just at meal time (then he always get busy). He said the other day. I do not see why Nat need be so fussy and only eat pumpkin pie on Saturday; I can eat pumpkin pie any day in the week (and I replied And at any time). He played d neat trick on me the other day Git was Wednes- day). I started for my neighDors. He said I will bring the paper to you as soon as l receive it. After the mail carrier had gone. 1 waited and wait ed-no man or paper. l said to my neighbor. If he does not come soon l am going home. to see what is the matter. I came home. There sat the man of the house in the big arm chair feet crossed. reading the So cial Corner. as 'contented as could be. I was not much surprised.
 Dear Symcathy: You are welcome I know you will write again Sympa- thy is sweet; always keep q good sup ply on hand. It did me good when I needed it.
 My. but I must close with Thanks giving greetings to all. READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
A GENEROUS OFFER.

Editor of Social Corner and Dear Sisters: Time flies So I can not find time to write. The children keep me so Dusy there is so much to do to tend to their little needs and wants. Cherisette: Are we neighbors? |? Have We not heard each others voices, even oyer the phone. You have learned to play finch: so have l. We will all meet and play
 Nat, or Nathaniel Doolittle: Your tomato jam is fine. Got the recipe in time to try it. You and Jane Ann have great experiences.
 Ready; We are neighbors. EIizabe h and the other sisters are still guessing who you are. I shall not tell. Must be interesting to them.
 Elizabeth. l wonder if you and Nat don't live in walking distance
 Papa's Boy: I will help you find Ready, if you can find me.
 l will have to say goodbye to the sisters. as my work is waiting for me.
 GUESS WHOe Leonard Bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
cHERIsETTE's MESSAGE TO NAT

MT. Editor and Social Corner Sis tcrs: Here is a message for Nat: l feel sorry for Jane Ann and think you rather hard on your life partner that you should say rooster feathers were good enough" They are passe; and she wants one of the peach bas- ket hats with Mercury wings, for she like all the women folks must be in fashion no matter what The figure. Didn't you take her to the church social that was held in this beautiful spot Of Leonard Bridge not long ago, and wssn't Elizabeth, Jim, Papa's Boy and some more of the Corner folk 5 there?
 Ready: You don't need to go to Willimantic 10 learn tattin. l know 2 de9r sister that uses the shuttle (bot the sewing machine), and she will show you how to make many pretty edges if you will call. Can you guess who?
 Aunt Jule: l would like to meet with you on Wednesday, but it will not be possible. Maybe ! can come down some time on the Lebanon auto bus I have always wanted an auto ride.
 Dolly and Elizabeth: I missed your letters this week; was glad to hear from our friends in Colchester.
 While passing a ladys house the other day I heard an awful buzzing; and on inquiry I found that a society of lacies hal assembled that called themselves Busy Bees.' (No doubt they were discussing some of Jim's Bs).
 Must stop now and brew. bake and mend Goodbye curp,e1,,rrr
 Leonard Tsridoe
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
WILD CHERRY SUGGESTS
 HUSKING BEE.

Dear Friends of the Social Corner: am with Faye Verna, it is not fair to say Dear Sisters"
 Tell Him about the heartache,
 And tell Him the longings, too;
 Tell Him the bafhed purpose,
 When we scarce know what to do; Then leaving all our weakness
 With the One divinely strong,
 Forget that we bore the burden,
 And carry away the the song.
 May He give you His grace to cheer. comfort and sustain you in the hours of loneliness.
 Aunt Hester: Here is a recipe for Chocolate Pudding which I cut from the Social Corner last winter. l omit ted to get the name, therefore I don't know who sent it. I tried it; it came out very good. and I liked it much.
 Chocolate Puddins-One square of chocolates: half cup sugar; half cup sweet milk; one cup flour. and one tea spoon baking powder Steam one hour. Whipped cream is a nice sauce for it. Nathaniel Doolittle: It was real kind of you to save the rooster's tail feath- CTS for Jane Ann to pin on her bun nit. I know why you would not let her pin them on her Sunday bun nit over one ear. You knew they would tickle youg nose and keep you awake during the service. Jane Ann thought it would be less conspicuous tAldiA to iiuOSC Ot AtlA ICi tIDOW Now, Nathaniel, wouldn't it be a grand idea to have a husking bee down in your cornfield some of these moonlight evenings. The sisters could take cakes, cookies, jams and preserves, and you take pumpkin pies. Think what a lot of corn you would get husked; and for the benefit of Sweet Sixteen" Blue Bell, Papa's Boy, Billie and others I would inquire if there are any red ears in your cornfield, that none may be disappointed.
 With best regards to all.
 WILD CHERRY. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
CHIckENLEsS CHICKEN
 PIE RECIPE


 Dear Editor Brothers and Sisters of the Social Corner: I was glad to hear from yod all and to read all the cheerful letters that l could hardly wait for Saturdays Bulletin to leave the office.
 I think Ready will be d welcome call CT when she comes to Baltic again Don't forget to call. I think there was Leonard Bridge within hearing dis tance of your house. Who was It liked the nice hot coffee those cold mornings when the water pail was when I come up there again, but mum is the word. Hope to meet you at the Woodbox Social.
 Dear Blanche: l wonder If you like to ride on the trolley cars2 Think I saw you one day last week Hope you will like the dumpling: if you use cream of tartar, use two teaspoons and one of soda to a quart of flour.
 Jim: I am sorry you felt so sad or still the other evening and could not write more but cheer up, we hope women's rights will win around where you live. Then you will feel happier
 Papa's Boy: Hope you will get nice lot of game so when you join the Woodbox Social we can have rabbit pie
 Aunty When you go to Franklin square to see who is who call and will go with you and help you find Ready and Clara Of Canterbury. What Las become of her2 Has she changed her nalne or residence2 If so, will she please give the name of the ~ToWne" where she lives? Mum is the word
 Farmers Wife: I shall try your lemon drops. as I am very fond Of them.
 Dear Dolly Of Hartford: [ was glad to hear from you and wonder if you keep any cows now: and do they ever come home with clotheslines on their heads and all milked. as in times gone tyr
 Silver Sixpence: Your brown bread is lovely. Many thanks for the recipe.
 Sweet Sixteen: I shall try your four ieafed clover needIe book for Christi mas presents. Think they will he sd pretty and useful.
 Chicken Pie without Chicken Dress and wash clean two chicken rabbits or squirrels. cut into small pieces in kettle then chop three or fonr onions and add salt and pepper. stir all to- gether thoroughly. then add cold water enough to cook. When tender thicken with little four. add a good sized riece of butter. then line baking dish with a rich paste or crust pour in the filling, put on top crust dotted with either small pieces of butter or lard: cook in a quick even and see how you like it: and if you want a nice salad try chicken Holsters.
 With best wishes to all. An revoir
 FLEUR DE LIS.
 Baltic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
DAUGHTER TAKES A
 BRIEF RESPITE

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: Busy times at our house, but to quote Sister Ready, enthusiasm pre- vails when I'm interested in anything. so I'll just turn my back for a brief period on pots and pans, cobwebs and dust. and enthuse q bit
 What interesting letters we do have, anu how 1 enjoy reading them. l have tried some of the recipes given by our Social Corner cooks and grand success has been the result.
 Now I'm waiting for that chicken pie recipe minus chicken. I've eaten apple pie minus apples mince pie minus meat. but never a chickenless chicken Pie, and l am anxious to try it.
 Dear Ready: I was so glad to be noticed Thank you. so much
 Aunt Jule: I think one reason why there is so much said against women voting is because if the women were given the power to vote the saloons