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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
CHRISTMAS IDEAS FOR THE IN.
 DUSTRIOUS.

Dear Editor and Sisters: There are so many nice letters sent in already ron Christmas ideas that mine will be small, although 1 have not read of gifts made like these:
 Where one is handy with needles here are a couple of easily made arti- cles which would be apt to prove very acceptable:
 A Book Cover can be made of bro- caded silk, or of French cretonne and can be made to fit any little volume or can be of the correct size to serve as a magazine cover. A marker of sat in ribbon is an addition to this use- full gift.
 A Corset Baqr is made of about 8 yard and a half of ribbon twelve inches wide. A two and half inch hem is turned down at each end and stitched twice, the rows being placed half an inch apart, thus making a casing for the Aram ribbon bag is unlined and sides are joined by two rows of featherstitching. The top ot the bag is finished by a three-incT wide piece of valenciennes lace feath. | erstitched in place. | z A dolls head is the foundation fol this Pretty Hairpin Holder; a crochet | ed chain to reach about the neck anC | from it hang loops five inches long | each chain caught into the encirclinI chain with single crochet. This ii so cute to hang on ones dresser. Pretty bits of underwear hand em broidered are very acceptable, fanc! aprons, etc.
 l always buy most of my gifts, Co do not give at alp. as I always fee my work is not well done, as I mostl, ] get so many pretty, useful gifts.
 Thanks to you, Auntie, for recip for Sugared Citron.
 SWEET LAVENDER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner: Herewith I send a few tested recipes:
 Apple Sauce cake-One cup of sugar. one-half cup of shortening, cream to- vether, pinch of salt and a little nut 1ueg, about five times over the grater, O ne teaspoon of cassia, one-half tea 6 ooon of clove. Then the cup of un- sy Tsetened apple sauce, hot, in which d Teaspoon of soda previously dissolved in a little hot water, and after 1t Is .1one foaming. has been added one and i,hree-quarters cups of sifted flour s7vsr one cup of seeded raisins and stir we1. Bake 45 minutes.
 Newport cake-One cup butter, one and nne-half cups sifted flour, one level teaspoon baking powder, yolks of f ve eggs. one and one-half cups of sifted powdered sugar, whites of five eggs, one teaspoon of brandy. Cream butter and sugar. Beat yolks till thick and gradually add flour baking powder and salt Lastly beat in the stifly beaten whites and brandy. Bake in a loaf one hour. The oven should be mode rate at first. This cake I neither frost nor flavor, because 1t is rich, and 1 like the cake taste.
 Velvet caI<e-Beat the yolks of three eggs and whites of two in separate bowls: all one-half cup of sugar to each: beat again; add white to yolks seat again; then add one round cup o1 sifted flour to which has been added one teaspoon of cream of tartar ana
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16

apron, making a featherstitch Of some pretty color on all the hems leaving ths top on the cornerwise ones open for pockets; put piece of beading for a belt and sew strings to that. run rfb- sbon in beading to match featherstltch, and nicer sewing apron you never saw.
 The other two I used to cover ! fiat cushion filled with bay. rose. mint and pennyroyal leaves I Joined the handlqerchiefs all around with festh- erstitch, and made tassel of the sans color for each corner.
 I am making a sofa pillow cover of bedticlSing. I cut strip 20xi0. having the stripes run the long way. This strip makes the cover In one pdecs. Make featherstitch on every white stripe. 1 wanted the lavender to pre- dominate, so started in the center with purple and gradually shaded each row to lavender; then using a great va riety of colors as possible, finisting . the last row with shaded purple. and . purple and lavender cord for the fn- ish- I made the corresponding stripes on both sides of center to match la color, which looks prettter. both sides being alike. MA. Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
Planning Home-Made Christmas Gifts

Turn all edges in neatly and feather stitch together.
 For a Baby-Make a warm hmona of pink or white flannel. Very easy and one often has pieces large enough without buying any. Send Grandpa a nice soft cushion CT pillow for his rocker.
 A Pretty Scrapbook is made by cut ting heavy tan paper in book form. Paste pictures of real merit Inside. such as The Babe at Bethlehem, a landscape, Rosa Bonheur's horses these can be bought at bookstores very cheap. In the evenings you can take one picture and describe 1t; tell all you know about 1t. They will soon know good pictures from bad. Tie the leaves together with ribbon.
 Bags are always useful and not at all difficult to make. Button and work bags for mother, marble bags for the boys, bean bags for the girls, tobacco bags for father and handkerchief bagE for misses.
 Make Square Pincushlon of white linen and embroider blue forget-me- nots on linen. Can be washed. If you have pieces of silk CT pereale they will make niece neckties. A Pretty Apron is made from one yard of percale, white ground with neal black figure. Cut off enough for the ties, also four inches deep a width ot the percale, slant the lower edges o1 bottom of apron, make a ruffie with tho width that was cut of. If this Is no liked, use lawn.
 Make Covers for your sons best books.
 If you have sick friend, send z glass of jelly or few flowers. It will help to cheer them. Christmas cheer is the kind we al love. Let us pass 1t on. MORNING GLORY,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
HOW TO MAKE PLASTER-PARIS PLAQUES.

Dear Sisters of Social Corner: Here are a few pretty gifts:
 Doll I-NeedIebook-Get a Sc jointed doll about inches long, cut piece of flannelette inches long 3 inches wide, buttonhole it neatly all around edge; cut a hole in center large enough for doll head to go through; cut piece of ribbon same length and width as flannelette, also hole in center for head. Catch ribbon under arm with thread for sleeves. Tie a piece of baby ribbon about Is inches long around waist to hang up by.
 Mats-Take a piece of butchers lin- en or table linen, stitch a circle twice around on machine ten inches across, then cut around close to stitching and crochet a nice edge around, and make four small mats just the same, 5 inch eS across.
 Mats for Toilet Set-Use white oil- cloth; cut circle 12 inches across and crochet an edge around and cut four small ones inches across and put on an edge of pretty silkateen; white is very pretty.
 Bibs made of OilcIoth-Cut out of oilcloth same shape as any bib, only make IL WfOSI dLu lOA6 ClAOu6A IO SO down to knees; buttonhole it around edge; tie with ribbon back of neck f; also in back of waist A pretty gift for small child. While ating, it keeps cloth clean.
 Safety Pin Hanger-Take bone rings, sew to each 1-2 inch ribbon, 3, 4. 5, 6. ' inches long: tie together 1 with a bow; put six safety pins in each ring.
 Dinah Door HoIder-Fill a long, neck bottle with sand; cork it tight; take an old black stocking leg, cut il 2 inches longer than bottle; sew ur ] bottom of leg. slip in bottle. tie il
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
IT ISN'T THE THING YOU DO.

k isn't the thing you do, dear, It's the thing you have undone f-hat gives you a bit of heartache At the setting of the sun. The tender word forgotten;
 The letter you did not write; The flower you did not send, dear, Are your haunting ghosts tonight. The stones you might have lifted Out of brothers way; The bit of a heartsome counsel You were hurried too much to say The loving touch of the hand, dear, The gentle, winning tone, Which you had no time nor though
 for
 With troubles of your own. Those little acts of kindness
 So easily out of mind, Those chances to be angels
 Which we poor mortals find. They come in night and silence, Each sad reproachful wrath, When hope is faint and Tagging And a chill has fallen on faith. For life Is all too short, dear, And sorrow Is all too great, To suffer our slow compassion That tarries until too late; Ana it isn't the thing you do, dear, It's the thing you leave undone, Which gives you a bit of heartache At the setting of the sun.
 Margaret E. Sangster.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
CHRISTMAS HELPS FROM GRAND
 MA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The sub 5ect Homemade Christmas Presents" extends over a large range of articles some useful, some pretty, while otfl- CTS have no beauty or use.
 The real secret of Christmas giving Is giving the right thing to the right one, in the right spirit, not from 8 sense of duty, but from love.
 Each person must be planned for separately, according to his or her likes and needs. The only way to avoid mistake is to put ourselves for a moment in their places and view life through their eyes.
 An inexpensive article, if it fills q long-felt want, will be much more ac- ceptable than something more costly, which will be put away as too good t1 use.
 In my long years of experience I have found nothing more acceptable than aprons. Just now there is su ch 8 variety from kitchen aprons to the tiny fancy ones.
 A dainty little one can be made from 1 small bits of cloth. Gut & fold 20 inches long on inside. For the sides l top and inches at bottom and 16 I inches long on insidesf For the sides cloth inches wide at top and inches l at the bottom, which is cut pointed to center, the length being 1e inches on the inside and r inches on the out ] side. Make a tiny hem around the three pieces and join with insertion q l yard); sew narrow lace around the apron 6 yards), and finish with band and ties. Three quarters of yard of material is required for the apron 4 | large white apron extending from the | waist to the hem of skirt requires 21-2 yards of material. Make with { inch hem, hemstftched.
 White Gloves are so much worn now that a pair of knitted or crochetet gloves to be worn over the kid ones Make by any simple pattern, of yarz or silk.
 For the Housewife a pair of pillow | cases make a nice present The eendi may be either hemstitched or embroid. cred and the material cotton or linen whichever best suits the purse of tn, giver.
 Skirts made from long cloth are nic. for the lEttle ones. They may be madi as elaborate as desired, but for scr vice plain ones. with perhaps cluste, of tucks, edged with knitted or cro cheted lace, will provo best, as the! launder so easily. If one does not car to make the skirt, just the lace will b. very acceptable to many busy moth
 CT. In fact there is no end to tn, gifts one can make with knftt1n, needles and a crochet hook. | Table Mats are another useful pres ent easily made.
 May these suggestions prove a hel]
 to some of the readers in solving tn kquestion What shall I give%' is tn earnest desire of
 GRANDMA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
PRIZE WINNERS IN CHRISTMAS GIFT CONTEST


  readers of the One member of foresight said she did making  the deas little promised, adding prizes hana frstoH prize Family of Bridge Useful Christmas Gifts"
  
 SPECIAL AWARDS Peppermint B. of sa is doubtless be help all  n warm regard
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16

tight around top of bottle; with white thread made eyes, eyebrows, nose, 4 teeth and ears; with pink thread make a mouth, then fill hard with cotton, sew together top of head; make two arms, fill with cotton. sew on in place; make a white petticoat quite full, a yellow waist and skirt, white apron, cap and handkerchief for neck.
 Spool Holder and Needlebook-Cut
 3 pieces of cardboard 8 1-2 inches by
 3 1-2. Cover with velvet or silk on
 each side of three; put four small
 holes in center of two pieces of card
 board, 1 inch apart. Run a piece of
 baby ribbon IA inches through two
 holes; put spool of thread through
 each ribbon; then run each end of rib
 bon through the other piece of card
 board and tie tight on top in bowi
 run two spools thread through the
 other piece of ribbon, same length,
 same as above; sew on third cardboard
 three pieces of flannelette a little
 smaller than cardboard and sew on 2
 sides baby ribbon, and put ribbon
 spools and tie piece with the flannel
 cite to bottom of spools, flannelette
 inside.
 Match Scratcher@Cut piece of kid, leather or cardboard by s. with pen make a big cat and small cat sit ting back to back, above little cat write words. Don't scratch me; scratch Mother; cut piece of sand paper size of big cats back, paste on, tie 2 ribbons on each corner, tie a bow to hang by. hang a calendar at bottom.
 Pictures made of Plaster of Paris Cut out some pretty picture from a l magazine or a pretty flower, lay right side down in center of shallow pie plate; mix blasted of paris with cold water quite thick, pour it quickly over | picture; smooth it over with knife, | put & loop of ribbon where the top | of picture will be, stick ends in plas- | ter of Paris. Let stand a little while | to harden; then turn out like a cake. When pains are taken, there are pret- 1 ty.
 | Hope the sisters will try some of these. When we read them over they | look as though there was lots of work | to them; but they are simple. | A YOUNG MOTHER
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT LIT
 TILE COST.

One family has a large amount of good reading and every Christmas the box in which it is placed as soon as read is empded and big bundles sent to less fortunate friends.
 A woman who has new hats every season, brushes and freshens up her last seasons hats for a sister who would seldom get new hat in any other way.
 Another woman saves all of her dainty collars and ribbons, always cleaned and pressed. for mother f a large family, who has to do with out the dainty trifles her heart loves.
 Then the music, pretty china, sofa pillows, cushions, and even rugs, car pets and pieces of furniture that are given ito the ashman and also given to the secondhand dealer would be more prized if freshened up and given to a poorer relative or friend, than the more expensive gift for which she has no real use.
 And, again, be sure that your gift will be suited to the needs of the one it is for; but not too suggestive of her circumstances. 1 once knew a woman who prepared pretty Christ mas gifts for all but one friend who badly needed kitchen aprons. These aprons were the only present the friend had that year, and as she had all ways been loaded with dainty trifles in the past, the contrast spoiled her day.
 Any child would rather have 25- cent toy for Christmas than S25 worth of clothes; and women are but larg- CT children at heart.
 A man will bring home the children's candy, fruit and toys, and say to his wife: q could not afford anything you would care for" never thinking she would rather have a tiny bunch of hothouse flowers than expensive clothes.
 And when you look over your list you may find some names who will have so many elegrant gifts yours would not be missed if you gave in stead to some one who otherwise will not be remembered.
 An old lady with three married children who kept Christmas once told me she never had Christmas pres ent in her life.
 Some families think of all but the hardworking father "who does nVt care for pretty things" Just try him with tie; or pair of gloves. or slippers.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
HELPFUL CHRISTMAS IDEAS
 FROM A PLAIN WOMAN.

Hear the plaint of busy house. mother, who enjoys the Christmas g1v- ing as well as others, but abGlors the Christmas barter-one who has not the time to spare making cushions, purses and bags galore. Nay, and eyes would not permit crochettng and embroid- cry; more, has to contend with a ratn- CT lean purse. Verify, necessity is the mother of invention"
 A few years since, after particular ly exasperting Christmas of misflt gifts hastily gathered at random, and the knowledge that far too much had been spent, with it's consequent embarrass- ment, resolved never again to go be- yond means or strength, so wits must do double duty.
 The good man and myself with the "lSiddies" restrict ourselves to the home circle and a few relatives and dear friends-a goodly list. Our home cir cle includes grandparents, married children and grandchildren.
 Christmas means r1union of the clans, with a tree to end festivities. We re- member the family in relays, one year part; the next year others; do not feel we must give each and all gifts each year. The reunion is moveable feast, grandparents and children taking their turn.
 My 1913 Christmas begins Christmas eve, 1912. Firstly. all Christmas tree decorations are carefully used and boxed for another year, each taking the decorations with their turn. We long ago banished candies from the tree, realizing with the many festtvi- ties of Christmas week nowadays the children get far too much sweets with out
 A large shoe box Is at hand. into which goes all wreppings, not unused beyond repair; also ribbons, tinsel etc.; these we add to along the year as any dainty wrappings come to us No gift, however simple or plebian goes out without being daintily wrap ped.
 My eyes and ears are constantly open for Christmas ideas, and simple rec ord kept of all such ideas which will assist in selecting gifts pleasing. Ii out of my line, word is passed along to some of the clan. Does Niece Jen- nfe much desire an embroidered waist Cousin Hester. who is skilled in need lework and has plenty of spare time will be notified; and, perchance, Aunt Janet will purchase material. If gift desired is beyond our means, will be handed along to one with ample means who is only too glad of suggestion In some cases we combine to get some coveted gift. Children and par ents combine for Father or Mother. a
 bit of jewelry for the lasses, for books | or piece of furniture for home. A friend has fad for making many sofa pillows, to her goes little .saxt5
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
Porto Rieo's New wonds,.

From far away Porto Rico come reports of a wonderful new discovery that is believed will vastly benefit the people. Ramon T. Marchan of Barce- ioneta, writes, "Dr. Kings New Dis- covery is doing splendid work here. 1t cured me about five times of terrible coughs and colds, also my brother of a severe cold in his chest and rnora than 20 others, who used 1t on my ad- vice. We hope this great medicine will yet be sold in every drug store in Porto Rico" For throat and lung troubles it has no equal A trial Wili convince you of it's merit. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed bv Lee 2, Ospood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
FIaaqed Train With Shirt

Tearing his shirt from his back an Ohio man Jagged a train and saved it from a wreck, but H. A. Alston. RA- leigh, N. C., once prevented a wreck with Electric Bftters. T was in a terrible plight when I began to use them" he writes, my stomach. head back and kidneys were all badly af- fected, and my liver was in bad con- dition, but four bottles of Electric Bit ters made me feel like a new mAnH A trial will convince you of their matchless merit for any stomach. fiYeF or kidney trouble. Price, 50 cents. d Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
LITTLE DEEDS OF KINDNESS.

Dear Corner Sisters and Editor: The lovely autumn colors are only a mem- ory. 1 gatherer and pressed some stray leaves. The ever changing tints of the moving sky pictures are ever with us. try with brush and pencil to initiate the shades and sigh as I be- hold my efforts.
 There are such fine views on the uncolored cards in the stores that one ing some quaint figures or with kindly can color to suit their tastes. By add greetinge or quotations, and sending to people who may seem lonely, they may carry sunshine to cheer some weary hour; especially the shut-ins or those going down the hill of life.
 Patience: am glad to find that you enjoy the home pleasure with pencil and paint. It does take some patience and time. yet how swiftly the moments pass. Presume there are many mote in the Corner. I am prompted to say the Social Corner members are all art ists, each in their many lines of work.
 Mas idea of giving with no thought of receiving l hope is followed by many.
 In limited way I have tried to help with some token of remembrance. Pos sfbly little good was done.
 There are many uses for caStaway hose in the home. I find thick one drawn over the hand protects nicely when polishing the stove.
 In the country mittens are needed by the dozen. Mems cotton and woole1 hose are the best. Cut off the leg above the heel in rounding shape and stitch on a machine or by hand this end, then cut the thumb from the in- step or foot, make an opening at the side of the mitten and sew in the thumb. Several pairs can be made 1T an evening.
 Our coldest weather comes about New Years, and then we shall have parcels post, and the postage will be much less for the large gifts. Keep ing list of the presents received and from whom, and also the ones sent away, helps much in making the selec- tions.
 Peace and plenty to each and all. | BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING USE

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: 1 am sending in some nice recipes for Thanksgiving:
 A Thanksgiving cake-Cream half a cup of butter and three cups of sugar together add four cups of flour two teaspoons of baking powder and the whites of eight eggs beaten to froth; flavor with extract of lemon; bake in a jelly tin. For filling, make icing of the whites of four eggs and three cups Of sugar; divide it. in one half mix a ] teacup of chopped almonds, in the other the same of chopped figs; spread alternately on the layers of cake; ice the top with plain white icing and put Thanksgiving in pink letters on it.
 Cranberry Pudding-Sift three cups of flour with half a teaspoon of salt and stir in a cup of molasses, a small cup of sour cream, two beaten eggs and half a teaspoon of soda dissolved | in little boiling water; last of all, beat in cup and a half of halved l cranberTies thoroughly dredged with flour, turn into a greased mould and steam for at least two hours. Eat with hard sauce.
 Oyster SouP-Steam the liquor from a quart of oysters, add a teacup of water and heat: when scalding hot season with pepper and a little salt, | add the oysters, cook five minutes, stir in two tablespoons of butter, cook one minute, add two teacups of boiling milk. Serve with small crackers. Thanksgiving Pudding-Wash a tea cup of rice in three waters: cook in two cups of water and add while hot q heaping tablespoon of cold butter: when cool, add heaping teacup of su- l gar a teaspoon of grated cinnamon and a quarter of a nutmeg, grated; beat three whole eggs and the yolk of one add to the rice; then stir in gradually a quart of milk. Bake in a butter dish one hour and cover with a mer1ngue of the beaten whites of the eggs and two tablespoons of sugar.
 Light Fruit cake-One- half pound l butter, one pound sugar, one pound four one pound seeded and chonned raisins, one-half pound entrants. one half pound citron, one shallow tea spoon soda, ten well beaten eggs, spice or nutmeg for fiavoring and a wine glass Of boiled cider. Will keep six months.
 Economy Dark Fruit Cake-Crean together one cup of sugar and fo11r tablespoons of melted butter; sift two cups of flour. two or three times. witt one teaspoon each of clove cinnamon and grated nutmeg; add to the sugar and butter one cup of sour milk ir which a scant teaspoon of soda has
 been dissolved then stir in the f1oul and one cup of seeded raisins, slightly
 chopped.
 Peanut Cookies-Cream one round.
 ing tablespoon of butter with one
 fourth cup of fine granulated sugar
 add two tablespoons of milk, one vel
 beaten egg. one-half cup of flour sifteC
 with one level teaspoon of bakins
 powder and saltspoon of salt. The1
 stir in one-half cup of peanut meats
 hnely chopped; drop by teaspoons O,
 an unbuttered tin about one incl
 apart. Bake in a slow oven.
 ! Samantha: am still waiting fo.
 that postcard. Hope to hear from vol
 soon. l also hope to hear from Sun
 shine, Maine Lover, Nat and Jan
 Grey.
 remain, your Social Corner Sister l CtIJ TTEDDOv