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Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
GRAPE CONSERVE.

Dear Social Cornerites:-I wonder if many of the Sisters know, the value of the stove oven? I cook all our mixed pickles in the oven. It takes longer. My way is to prepare what ever I am to make in the morning, put it in the oven, stirring a. few times, then after dinner can it. It is a fine that dreadful odor all over the house
 I had a bachelor Uncle who kept house alone. His stove was his pride. He taught me to cook fried meats that Way-such as pork, bacon and ham. l hope you will try this way.
 Our folks do not like the usual way of preparing grapes so we tried
 Grape Conservative ibs. grapes, 3 lbs sugar, l ID. raisins seeded, 1 1b. grapes, cook and sift. eve use about one-half of the skins). Peel the oranges, squeeze out the juice do not use the pulp. Put orange peel, raisins and nuts through food chopper, then all together and cook until it tastes well cooked it will be thick like jelly.
 We have many good suggestions in the Corner
 wish someone would tell us a sure way of getting rid of flies, we did not have any through the summer.
 Those of the Sisters that are obliged to economize on water have my sympathy. Our we'll is still dry, but I think we can find so much to be thankful for. We never have to look around us but what we find those much worse off than we.
 What ever happens to you, Sisters, don't scold. I have found it does not pay and we are so much happier in our little. family. Try 1t!
 ROXANNA VINCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18

so ternpestuous that the habit of hold ing the hat firmly to ones head when passing a side street becomes second nature and proclaims the man from Wellington all over the world"
 The aggressive nature of the plakat "a fish native to Sian-is the basis of national sport. Under normal appearance. If two are placed togeth CT in a tank the most remarkable change takes place, and with raised fins they prepare to give battle. The two fishes dart at one another with the greatest savagery, never ceastng until one is killed or until they are separated for future contests. While in this excited condition the cobra, of the fish are dazzlingly beautiful, and not until the end of the fight does he close his fins, when he resumes his usual dull appearance. The fishes are reared artidcially and trained for the@o contests, which take place under N- cense from the crown, and are val uable source of revenue.
 While the use of foreign words ta steadily increasing among Germans, the government of Saxony has taken measures to stamp out, as far as pos sible all words of alien origin. In an education bill passed by the Saxon landtag last year it was enacted that purely German substitutes are to be used In schools for the "Fremd dem- worter" foreign words), which have hitherto been officially recognized. In stead of Geographic" the children are to learn Erdkunde" Literally, earth knowledge), while 'Kurzschre retbkunst' Cart of short writing) and "Raum- lehre" (teaching of space) are to fig ure in the curriculum in the place of 'Stenographie" and Geometr1e." Henceforth a delinquent official will no longer undergo "suspension,' but "voriauhge Amtsenthebung.'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
PAPA's BOY ON THE ROAD.

Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: After my chores were all done for the night I was thinking about the sisters and brothers and I thouht well, 1 guess I will write to the Social Cor ner. How is everyone after the week of cloudy weather?
 Aunt Sarah: Went by your house Oct. 11th. Didn't see you, but saw your husband and son. My auto was going at low speed, so I said: Put out your light, MT. - My lights were bright enough and I didn't need his Looked for you the 12th over to see me
 Peggy Anne: Went by your house the 5th, but didn't see you and also went by the 10th in my auto. I blew my horn many times at your cor ner, but didn't see you. Saw your hus- band and passed your daughter. 2
 Cherisette: Some time we will take another ride by Peggy Anne's and let us hope she will see us.
 Rural Delivery: Be on the lookout for me any time.
 Kentucky Belle: I should have stop ped my auto and apologized for frightening your horse, but I was a little ba3hfuI.
 Merry Farmers Boy: Caught a glimpse of you the 5th when riding by.
 guess will go and get my girl and go riding. If at any time you sisters and brothers hear a funny sounding auto. remember it is
 PAPA'S BOY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
THE SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Pumpkin Pie.

In the spring the eaters fancy
 Lightly turns to rhubarb pie, But a very modest portion
 Of the stuff will satisfy. Then he feels an inward longing
 For some pastry that will please. And inpatienfly he's glancing
 At the green fruit on the trees. By and by the cherries ripen
 And are made ingredients Of a pie whose fine appearance
 Is attracting compliments. But although he likes it better
 Than the one of rhubarb made. stiu that Iong-felt want he's noting And it cannot be allayed. Soon the berries are arriving,
 And to them he promptly turns, With a hope that they will furnish
 Pie for which his palate yearns, But they make the crust so soggy
 That with them he's soon displeased And the appetite for pastry
 Is remaining unappeased. Then the summer brings the peaches, And some ripened apples, tco, And the fragrant huCkleberTieS
 Tn their shining coats of blue. Though he's finding them much richer Than their predecessors, still He is mournfully declaring
 That they fail to fill the bill. But at last, when days are cooler, He Is fully satisfied by the good oId-fashioned pumpkin Is the long-felt want supplied. For an extra slice he's calling,
 Then another he will try, And in perfect bliss he's feasting
 On the homemade pumpkin pie. Sent in by Betsy Burdock for Nat
 and Jim.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
"A Little Nonsense Now and Then
By Betsey Bobbett

Aunt Judy had Sweet Lavender, Aunt Nancy & Pink Rose, Aunt Jerusha. HeDaticas: Aunt Hester carried Clover Blossoms; Aunt Serena lovely Fern; Aunt MehitGble, aR arIntul or LoVe-tn- Mist, and Aunty No. had g. Morn ing Glory vine entwined about her.
 A1together it was 8 beautiful sight, and no wonder our sister exclaimed in surprise as one after another came up and presented her flowers.
 Reuben's Wife Sis Wife and Simon g Wife said those brothers couldn't come but each sent a bunch of Corn6owers, Marigolds and Swamp Apples.
 Nat, Marcus, Jack, Josiah and Cru soc, few of the brothers, came pant ing up. saying they had hunted till out of breath, but them pesky wimmen folks had got all the posies." How Magpie, and another one with a Red Wing. so brought them along
 Hold on,'' said Abijah Hard T did find One of Them shy little Violets. Thought I'd give it to Polly to wear when a California Visitor came to see her"
 The company was soon in the house, and then what time they had, ali talking at once.
 Why exclaimed our hostess, If here doesn't come Ma with Biddy ands Spring Chicken under her arm. 0ne Cdn IIl0du IIISn4 LOT ulIl1lST TOT they are not cooked. Perhaps they are the ones that play in the band.''
 Where's Frank?" asked Joan. q saw him down the road. He had an Azalea on his arm" He appeared just then and explained his tardiness by saying that he stopped to pick a Sweet William.
 Somebody said that Beccy had re- cefved Aline from her Maine Lover saying that he had visited Montville and tried to find Centennial Square but had been knocked down by Papa's Boys auto and so badly bruised that it took a great deal of Witch Hazel to cure him. He returned with Gladness to his own state. only to be almost Frozen when he got there.
 An Outsider looked in a moment to say that she just saw A Doctors Daughter coming down the street; she thought her name was Evelyn but anyway she knew she was A Lanca- shire Witch.
 Grace said she was only A Plair Woman, so she was pleased to see Queen Bess cleaning windows with Bon Ami
 J. E. D. said: Does anyone know Who is x. Y. Z ?' and Libbie answer ed: "A problem to be solved; who car find the unknown quantity"
 Sally Sycamore and Strawberry Acres then passed the refreshments and as Sweet Sixteen endeavored tc eat her chocolate cake she awoke tc find herself only A Dreamer, trying tC take a bite out of The Bulletin which she still held in her hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
THE CARE OF cANARIEs.

It is common practice to keep a dried red pepper where the bird can get at 1t, usually fastened to the wire It is considered a benefit, and the bird is nos likely to take enough to hurt 1t.
 The first requisite in the care of any cage is cleanliness; the floor of the cage being so arranged that it may be easily cleansed and streWn with coarse sand
 Light. sun and freedom from chill or exposure in cold weather are all nec- essRry.
 Fresh water, both for drinking and bathing must be given daily.
 Proper mixtures of seed, which usu- ally include summer rape, millet, ca nary seed and cabbage seed, are put up by expert dealers, and the birds must also have green stuff-lettuce groundseb or Watercress, which should always be well washed before given them.
 In the winter a slice of apple is ap preciated When fed seeds only, espe- cial1y an excess of the richer seeds such as hemp, they are likely to fail in health.
 Occasionally. in the winter, little bread soaked in milk and then presesd dry, may be given: this is considered good for a bird whose voice is lost aft CT moulting.
 It is very necessary that a canary should never be frightened by loud noises, rough handling or sudden jar ring of the cage; they are sensitive, affectionate little certures, and a. shock of any kind may cause illness, or even death.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL.
 East Norwich, N '.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
GREAT GRANDMA'S WAY (
 BAKING PoToToEs.

Editor and Members of the Social COrner:-I came and you took me in, and invited me to come again. I came to say my heart beats with love to all as link after link is added, may it form a strong chain of interest that will uplift and increase our much loved paper.
 Frank: Your words of affection were cheering. I know the world is better for your living in it. Let Social Love continue.
 Aunty No. i: Punch work is easier than eyelet; on fine cloth it looks nice.
 Some things, that have been in the Social Corner l find worth repeating g and remembering. Having cut by accident with the point of q razor a gash in the sole of my foot 1t became very painful. I feared blood poison applied a pouItice of bread and strong cider vinegar which brought relief and cure
 Gathering grapes among Poison Ivy l was poisoned-one application was a cure.
 One Sister tells of potatoes baked on the top of the stove. 1 am feasting with sweet potatoes cooked that way. Cover them close and when half done turn them over; at the table cut them IengthWay and season with butter and salt; with a paper napkin and spoon eat them as you would a melon.
 1 often cook our northern potatoes that way; with salt and real cream, they help lessen the meat bill.
 A colored southern cook once said. You northerners' may boil your pota- toes; but we, uns always take Or roast them in hot ashes"
 Sister Ready-Thanks for your vel come.
 GREAT GRANDMA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Yantic.
BUTT-lN DROPS IN FOR A LITTLE
 CHAT,

Dear Social Cornerites:-Here I am putting in again, but as I try not to butt-in very often, hope you will forgive me this time. I. have no re- cipes or household hints to give. but want to ask something instead d. Could some of the sisters give me some hints for a Hallowe'e en party? 1 would appreciate 1t very much if they would.
 Enid: I enjoyed your story about the Cornerite's trip to the sugar mill very much. I only wish 1t were possi- ble for us to take some of those trips in reality. But as we cannot we will have to take them in thought,
 Samantha's Daughter: l received a card which you sent and which the Editor forwarded by mistake to me AS the name I went by formerly hap pened to be the name of another writer I changed my name to the one I have now. The Editor must have taken the wrong name. my former one, But as I have forgiven him, 1 hope you will forgive me for keeping the card,
 Chrysanthemuma received your card and thank you very much for it. Did I enjoy myself at the dance? Well. I guess I did. I was sorry didn't see you at the New London County Fair, AS I went by the Social Corner Tent, saw some of the Sisters in there. but as I was rather small and bashfui, I did net want to butt-in, I think your initials are s, L, Am l not right? I hope I will hear from you again.
 Black Pansy: I know you don't knew n1e, and I am net pers onatly ac- auaintsd with you but l have been
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18

Sweet Sixteen had been Married and Happy for more than a twelvemonth. As she had been A Stenographer, she knew little of housekeeping at first, so she had to learn by Experience. She needs no Sympathy, however. for as she was Always In and Ready to learn. she soon became an excellent House wife.
 One Saturday morning she had been as Industrious as & Bee. and had done big Social Corner Baking. She had made Elizabeth's ginger puffs, Theo- da's sponge drops, Louise's chocolate cake, Jim's oatmeal bread, Iue Of Canterbury's checkerboard cake, Peggy Anne's sour cream cookies and then had made Girlie's seafoam candy, Co., Solids root beer. Etta Barber's sponge cake, and some of Hannah Who's de- Hcious salads.
 When she called Billie toe dinner, which consisted of potatoes, creamed coddsh and johnny cakes, which she told him lis enough for Just Us," she took him out to see her well filled pantry.
 Doesn't everything look nice?" she asked him.
 Why, you dear little Busybody," he said, "An Observer would say that you were expecting to feed a regiment"
 "Oh. mol" she laughed. But l thought perhaps Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunty might come this afternoon to stay over Sunday, and don't want anything to do but care for Wee Peggy and talk over the duties of A Young Mother. Now let's have din ner, for it is almost time for Rural De- livery, and I want to see the Social Corner" For you must know she was a very Interested Reader.
 Just as they finished dinner The Telephone rang.
 Hello, Sister" said The Ministers Do, SaJ is SI7i Sn brightly that we are all going over to see you, if you are to be at home this afternoon"
 Of course, I am," she answered quickly. Come right away" Then she flew around to get the dishes dane before her company came.
 She had just finished and sak down for a minute to glance over her loved Corner when on glancing out of the window she exclaimed in surprise:
 Why, there's 8 whole evergreen for est coming down the street."
 Only One stately BaIsam Fir. followed flower beds. These as each turned in whole family of aunts, sisters, cousins and brothers, each bearing an immense bunch of her faVorite flower.
 First came Potlateh with her lovely Crimson Rambler souvenir of the Ed itor; Faye Verna with a. Black PanSy, GlenWood with Mountain Laurel, then the aunts, Aun tSara (who is a great Rambler) had Bluebells of Scotland,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
AZALEA'S GINGERBREAD.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: This is a very busy time of year for me, but I always find time to read The Bulletin, and particularly the So- cial Corner page.
 COcoanut Ginserbresd-To one cup of moiasses add One-half cup Of boil ing water, two and one-quarter cups of -four sifted with one teaspoon each ginger and soda; beat well, add one quarter cup melted butter; beat again until smooth, bake in two layers; make a frosting of one cup powdered sugar wet with cream; flavor with va niOa; spread over cake and sprinkle while moist with grated cocoanut.
 Maine Lover: Have you heard any thing more about the picnic
 Auntie No. i. I had a fine time at Euid's reception, even though I was planted out on che lawn. l had my own good time, guessing who was who as they passed by.
 Spring Chicken I saw some pic lures the other day you had taken. They were fine Bring your camera to the next picnic.
 Black Pansy: I have had two nutting excursions. but the party in Nat's Toods put the other two in the shade
 AZALFA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
YOUNG GIRLS IN PUBLIC.

Editor Social Corner: I think Tele- phone and 1 have some of the same ideas in regard to young girls in public places.
 do not like to see young girls dressed in all the colors of the rain DOW, chewing gum and flirting with young men (and sometimes old men with girls of their own) in depots, post offices. etc.
 In many cases I do not think the girls know any better; and in some cases the mothers either do not know or do not care
 It costs no more to buy quiet, mod est colors that correspond than it does to buy blue dress, a red sweater and a green hat, and no girl dressed like a circus advertisement can appear like a lady.
 And. mothers, I beg you to tell your daughter not to giggIe and whisper in pubic. l like a good laugh in the right place, but those girls who wlis- per and giggle make everyone in the room, or car, think they are making fun of the crowd
 F,TFTA RAPRFF2
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
CRIMSON RAMRLER's REASON.

Dear Friends of the Social Corner: After an absence of two weeks I will now try to write a few lines, as I see I am missed by a few.
 Polly Wintergreen: No I have not gone to sleep, but will explain my ab- sence. I was called to the bedside of a friend on Sept. 20 who when pre- pairing dinner was prostrated by a shock and who on Sept. 26 passed peacefully away; and of course I stay ed till after the funeral was over as l was far from home. l returned to my home on Sept 30th.
 Last week I had company all week: and last Sunday I attended a very pleasant affair al church in the after noon. This is the reason I have been silent.
 Yes. indeed! had a lovely time at the fair, In the tent at lunch time. Hope I can meet some of that jolly crowd again in the near future.
 Papa's Boy: l heard 9 very nice looking party say one day recently they would like to write to The Cor ner and sign the name Mammals Girl. and then have the pleasure of meeting Papa's Boy.
 Faye Verna: Where are you? pre- sume you are more than busy since the fair attending to the wants of your little ones.
 Silver Bell: What is the matter? I
  bell. Thought I might before this Were you at The Bulletin tent?
 Jim: Was very glad to hear word from you. Wish I might have met you. Still am very bashful, So you see there would have been a pair of us. I saw a young man at the fair carrying one of those large dolls he had won at one of the fakir tables He wasn't you, was he? He looked very bashful, but never mind, perhaps gathering you won't be shy at wear Ing the "ya1ier bow"
 Nat: Am dreadful sorry everything up your way Is 8 failure. and that you are looking up 8 new job. I do hope, in the Social Corner office to offer you, that he will speak 8 good word for you and help you to obtain 6 good be terrible to have one of us out in the cold.
 The Ministers Daughter: I did not Also, are you employed at the state hesBita13 Am l right?
 F. c. G.: How did geu reach the top ef Blue Hill last Sunday night? Safe ly, I hope: and heW did yeu make out with your 'RFeeieus little burden, , all right? I have Ret received that card yet, but hope te seeR How were these chestHuts?
 HePe te see yeu, Tii1ie and Rose at our place senae time before very ceid weather, shall expect to see an answer to this before ieHg in The
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
HOW TO MAKE APPLE PIE.

Editor Social Corner: This is the season when New England exhibits it's best apple pies and some of the younger readers may wish to know how to make apple pies iii variety
 The Old New vEngIand Apple Pie Pare, core Baldwin or Greening apples and cut in three slices. Line a deep pie plate with pastry, cover with a layer of apple and sprinkle with brown sugar; repeat until the plate is filled and heaped in the middle: over the top dot bits of butter; shake a dash of salt over all and a wee bit of cayenne pepper. Wet the edge of lower crust. sprinkle with flour. put on upper crust, press edges firmly to- gether and bake a rich brown.
 English Apple Pie-Slice sour apples very thin in a deep plate even full; add IA cup water; 2-3 cup of sugar bits of butter, a sprinkle of salt and a grating of lemon. Cover with good puff paste, Wetting edges of dish and pressing down. Nice warm eaten with cream and sugar.
 Green Apple Governor-Pare, core and slice apples three in pan without seasoning or crust. Cover with shortening, half butter and half lard Mix together two heaping kitchen spoons of flour and mix lightly; use enough ice water to make a dough and roll thin. Bake until apples are tender. lifting crust to be sure. When done remove crust and place it upside down on plate; and let stand until apples and crust are cold. Just before serving add to the apples one teacup of white sugar and stir and mash until smooth; spread in the crust and grate nutmeg over top. Serve with or without whipped cream.
 Apple FIorendineL old fashioned lattice crust pie. Whether the apples are green or dried they must be thor oughIy stewed and mashed fine; the well beaten yolk of one egg added; one minute before taking from the fire; also teaspoon flour; spice with nutmeg, lemon, vanilla or rose water, make rich puff paste, roll very thin; put mixture on lower crust and lay straps of dough over top and bake in quick oven The beaten white of egg and 1 tablespoon of sugar beaten may be spread over top and baked one minute.
 These are toothsome pics for every day use or company.
 TOSTF
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Other Peoples Ways.

Australians boast that anywhere throughout the world their national call, Coo ee," will always be answered by a fellow Australian. A writer in the London Chronicle reports having heard it so given and answered in London theater. "But other people from the antipodes have their signs of origin. If you see man walking along and, although a breeze does not stir the air, he involuntarily holds his hat firmly to his head whenever he comes to a street corner you should greet him with the question, Well, and how are things in Wellington?
 Thereupon he will fall upon your neck as fellow New Zealander in Lon don. For in Wellington the winds are
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
PICKLES FOR WINTER USE.

Sisters of the Social Coner-Si1ce these are pickling days it may not come amiss to send to The Corner a few tried and true recipes.
 Picked Onions-Select little onions of equal size: peel without taking off tops and roots. so they will keep their shape; soak 24 hours in strongly before putting in glass jars; heat to the boiling point enough vinegar to cover them, scalding with it whole cloves, mace and pepper and mixed; cool the vinegar and pour 1t over the onions, distributing the spices through the jars. The second or third day pour off the vinegar, scald 1t and re- turn to the jars after 1t has become cool. The third day seal tight after pouring vinegar over onions.
 Sweet PiokIsd AppIss--Make a syrup of 1 cup vinegar and cups sugar; add a few small pieces of whole cinnamon and some cloves; them into the syrup and let cook till tender, Put in a jar and pour the syrup over them. These are ready to eat as soon as cold and will keep any length of time.
 sPieed PearsABeil l pint of cider vinegar and Ia ihs, of granulated sugar fer 15 minutes. Tie in small cheese cloth bag whole cloves. IF whole allspiee, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and sa1tspeon of geed mace and a small piece of ginger root and boil in the syrup. Select medium sized sekel pears and put in the syrup, keeping pears well covered and let boil gently until pears look clear; then drain off the syrup, put pears into jars, reheat the syrup and pour ever. Seal if pears are to be kept fer winter use.
 Mustard PickIes-6ne quart each eaiaRs, eahbage, green tematoss, green