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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

tie the yellow ribbon around the card and put with my Social Corner coIlec- ti0ft.
 Ready sent me 8 yellow ribbon, but I have never dared to wear it. am waiting to see the paper for news of the fair [ learned something new to- day, which I think worth passing along i have been stirring some cream dur ing spare times for four days with otf making butter. A caller told me to put it into a Mason jar, put the rubber and cover on and shake it and in a short time I would get butter. tried and found it to be so. l forgot to ask if it would be the same after the frost comes on the grass, but will try it and report.
 Perhaps some of you remember that some time ago I wrote an easy way of bIacking a stove, which was to sim ply rub a greased wooden rag over inc stove every day and occasionally putting a little blacking on with it. I have heard of a better way now, as it gives a fine polish which the first doesn't It is to mix 'Enameline with -turpentine and simply rub over, but it must never be put on except when the stove is cold as 1t will explode.
 Ida: No I haven't two little cs, but know them. The grandmother has moved from here. l lived fifteen min utes' walk from her.
 e.sss MA.
 Waterford. s....'s.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
HOUSEHOLD HELPS FROM FRANK

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- Those keenly interested in worth while things will be glad to know that underwear when it wears out under the arms must be mended with sLnan pieces of hamburg, or lace, and the effect is of pretty, lacy, Inedallions which really belong there.
 Fasten waist together by means of buttons and buttonholes inside instead of a safety pin, or hooks and eyes and there Is no danger of spelling 8 new bodice with rust marks.
 A little water color paint used of the correct shade on the extension part of the so1es of new russet shoes in order to keep them looking like new.
 Try keeping the Chi1dren's shoes to- gether in pairs by the use of clothes pins. This will relieve the mother and the owner of the shoes of constant sort ing, and keeps the closet floor from getting disorderIy.
 A confection that Is well worth the trouble necessary in making-candied rose leaves: boil one pound of sugar and a pint of water for two minutes and toss into this 8 quantity of drier rose petals and set away for A hours; drain the petals on a fine sieve and add 8 quarter of a pound of sugar to the sirup and boil two more n1inu%ss; pour this over the petals and let them drain and stand one more day; the third day add more sugar and boil the petals and sugar until it granulates, then pour on waxed paper, and when cool separate the petals with a silver fork.
 Fresh rose petals sprinkled with pull verized sugar make dainty and deli ctous sandwiches for the afternoon tea,
 Ruth and Polly Peppermint-I en- yoyed your stories favor us again. Great Grandma: May sunshine cross thy pathway and happiness spring ur like flowers around you. I had two grandn1as--oniy one ] knew; and she was older than you; and I have never forgotten her kind words, and her smiles were treasured. She long since went to that undiscovered country from which no traveller. as yet, ever has returned Are we not all passing that way? Bless the aged grandtnaE FRANK MnhRup.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
!. The Birth of New Business

'T wish if were possible to buy home e4made preserves, but nearly all
 we can get are put up in factories This struck home to Jane. who had
 all summer long been wishing she could find some use for their surplus their town and the nearest city and by the time the fruit arrived 1t was hard ly saleble.
 Soon arrangements were made whereby Mrs. Wolfe was to take sam
 pies to her friends, promising to let ! Mrs. Murray know in a few days what luck she had, she reluctantly took her leave.
 When Tom came in to supper he laughed to see his wife so excited, but she soon had the laugh turned when a few days later she received letter from her new friend ordering several glasses of jelly and several dozen cans of fruit at prices which seemed fab ulous.
 Next year. wrote Mrs. Wolfe. q
 want some of every kind of fruit, and my friends will. too, so be prepared for a large order"
 The next Ladies' Aid meeting was
 certainly an exciting one, for the ways and means of a big business was plan ned. An old shed was turned over to the ladies and the men laughingly cut wood and prepared tables and bench es. Old stoves were placed in position and after housekeeping business com menced in good earnest. All shared eX- penses, likewise profits, and that fall saw the happiest lot of ladies to be imagined. Certainly busy and profit able summer had been spent and that winter orders poured in until the fol- lowing summer they had all they could BLACK PANsY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

Among the hills of southern Vermont Is a little village of N, the best fruit district for miles around. One of the best farms in this community belonged to Thomas Murray and his wife Jane. Years before, when they came there to live, Thomas father had told him if he wanted to make any changes to go ahead. Now at the lapse of ten years it looked like 8 different place The old folks had passed along and at present only Tom and his wife were at home. Two sons had blessed them, but both were now working in a near by city.
 September was drawing to close and as he sun was sinking to rest on this & beautiful day Jane took one last lingering look at the rows of canned fruit and jellies as she placed her last addition of grape jelly she had made that day. A smile crossed her face as she thought of her first at tempt at jelly making. It had proved she had covered it tightly while still hot. Profting by this failure she was now one of the best housewives to be found.
 Going now to feed her chickens. she gazed toward the distant hills clothed in gorgeous hues. "Oh, how I wish the boys liked farming she thought and so wrapped in her reflections she did not notice the approach of a gentle man until he spoke the second time
 T beg pardon, but may I ask if my wife may come in and rest a while? My auto has broken down."
 Certainly replied Jane.
 In few minutes she and her wis itor were busily talking. On entering Mrs. Wolfe had exclaimed: "Oh, 1 know you are preserving! How nice it all SmellS!'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
NINE WAYS OF UTILIZING OLD
 CAKE.

Members of the Social Corner: I pre- sume every family with no children always hungry for a piece of cake no matter how dry, has some difficulty in getting rid of the scraps. The fol- lowing cake desserts are all well liked by my people:
 Steamed Cake Pudding-The fresh est, best looking pieces I cut in reg uIar shapes. steam until soft and serve with hard sauce.
 Cake with Custard-Hardened pieces cut into cubes and pour over them soft custard, then let stand until nicely softened. When serve the dessert I add more custard.
 Baked Cake Pudding-When I have an oven I make a baked pudding by breaking cake into small pieces, add ing raisins or entrants, and milk and egg to moisten. A distinct orange flavor is given if a little grated orange peel is added. When baked I top it with. a nice meringue.
 Sponge Fingers with Whipped Cream-When whipped cream Is ob- tainable I cut dry sponge cake into narrow strips, arrange in glass frappe cups and put mound of whipped cream in the center
 Steamed Fruit Puddine-For a
 
 of cake, spice preferred, break into pieces, add spices to taste, raisins, chopped dates or entrants; moisten with milk and eggs and steam in bak- ing powder cans. This is served sliced with hard or liquid sauce.
 Baked Apple Pudding-Arrange sliced apples in bottom of baking dish, place on them a layer of broken cake, moisten with milk and egg; garnish top with slices of apple put in edge wise. Sprinkle top with plenty of cinnamon and sugar; brush over with butter and bake.
 Fried Cold Cake Pudding-Dip slices of cold cake pudding in batter of milk and egg and fry in butter until deli cately Drowned.
 Junket with Sponge Cake-For a dainty junket I make the regular re- cipe and before allowing it to set pour it over finely cru1nbed sponge cake. Nice for invalids.
 Crumb -cake-One cup nolasses, 1-2 cup butter small 1 3-4 cups flour, teaspoon soda in 2 tablespoons milk cup of cake crumbs. 1 teaspoon spices, eggs. 1 cup raisins. 1 teaspoon van- fila and lemon.
 DOROTHY O
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
A cHATrY LETTER FROM READY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: At almost the last minute I will try and rush in a few lines I am busy, and so is my dressmaker I am making tattin for trimming, and the man of the house said to me, "Tattin making is slow work But that is not what l want to write about
 In the midst of pleasure and joy how little do we think sorrow is near at hand. One of the 13 who were at the birthday party June 29 has passed on. He was one that seemed to have a long lease of life, and he was the first of the party to be taken. He left a wife and daughter to mourn his loss. 1 was talking with h1m one morning and he said:
 If I knew my health was failing would start for the west, at once"
 He did not have time to carry out the idea, for he only lived II days after being stricken.
 Great Grandma: I am pleased to welcome you to our Corner. Your let ter was interesting. Please write to us again. I had a, dear friend 92 years old. Her stories of long ago were in teresting and entertaining.
 Goldenrod: Call as often as you can. Your little ones must be cute Would enjoy meeting you and seeing your babies
 Peggy Ann: Your four little ones must keep you very busy.
 Aunty No. 1: Your story was fine. I think I shall use yellow for the bag in honor of our Social Corner color. Am pleased to learn you had such a postal shower.
 Lucy Acorn: What good times we did have on our wood hox. I trust you will enjoy yours as much as l did mine. When you are sitting on your wood box think of Qittle) Ready. I trust you will invite us all to come and sit on it with you. You know I would be right at home on the wood box. Please send me a description of your kitchen when you get settled and rest ed.
 Jill: How is Jack? Your letter was very Interesting.
 Reuben's Wife: Your mixed family must be cute. I saw a trained fam ily-pigeons. birds, rabbits, a rooster and dog. The rooste,, would drive the dog every time.
 Theoda: I am glad y31I are having a pleasant time.
 Ma: Where are you? If l was a little nearer, would have been pleased to have met you at the fair.
 Sweet William: If you do not ap- pear soon shall feel you have forgot ten US.
 c. H. s. 1913: I received your card and returned one. Did I address It all right? Hope to meet you some time.
 Best wishes, from
 FENTy
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
HONEY CAkEs-FARMER's FRUIT
 CAKE,

Dear Editor and Members of Social Corner: l am pleased to see my letters printed in The Social Corner of The Norwich Bulletin.
 am sending 8 few more recipes:
 Honey Cakes-One cupfuI of flour, sifted with two teaspoons of baking powder and One-Quarter teaspoon of salt; beat one egg till very light, add one teaspoon of butter and one-third cupful of strained honey; add to flour with a few drops of cinnamon extract or @ pinch of ground cinnamon. Drop in spOOnsful on a buttered tin and bake in a quick oven.
 Farmers Fruit Cake-Three cups died apples, two cups molasses, one cup butter, one cup sugar, one cup of seeded raisins, 1 1-2 cups milk two eggs, four cups four, three tablespoons b8king powder, three teaspoons mixed spices. Soak the apples over night; drop and cook slowly with molasses until tender; cream the butter and su- gar; add the eggs, then the cooked ap- pies and mOlasses. raiEins and milk; sift the four, baking powder and spices and beat well while adding to the other ingredients. Pour into a well greaSed pan and bake in a slow oven.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL,
 East Norwich, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Norwich People Have Absolute Proof
 of Deeds at. Home,

It's not words but deeds that prove true merit.
 The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills,
 For Norwich kidney sufferers,
 Have made their local reputation.
 Proof Iiea in the testimony of Nor wich people.
 Mrs. c. Bennett, 46 Palmer Street, Norwich, Conn, says: Some years ago one of my friends suffered from back aches. Every cold he caught settled on his kidneys and made the trouble worse. His kidneys were dfsordered, as was shown by the kidney secretions being irregular tn passage. Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store, brought. prompt relief"
 A LASTING EFFECT.
 At a later interview Mrs. Bennett said: Deans Kidney Pills cured a member of my family of kidney trouble some years ago and there has been no sign of 1t since, I willingly confirm my former endorsement"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -NdiIburn Co.,, Buffalo. New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-an take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

l grounds several times, keeping an eye to Windward, in the hope of sighting some likely looking craft. l saw noth- Ing, however which would travel be- yond the soda or ice cream limit. So continued to stroll.
 About noon l first saw It. It was standing near a booth. gazing pensive- Iy at near-silk parasOls. It's appear ance spoke for a pretty fair sized bank roll. walked over to the booth and offered up my last spare dime for 9 chance on an "umber6ll" but before the dime had changed hands It had showed another of the same variety into the cryer's hand and, after re- ceivlng my deepest thanks, we watched the wheel buzz round.
 ''32! Who's got 32?" rang out in Sten6orian tones, and l surged to the fore waving aloft the winning card
 l smtlingly accepted the congratula- uons of the cryer and. taking It's arm, walked down the line.
 We stopped at another booth where for 10 cents you had a chance on a. canary, a. fancy vase or a dollar bill.
 My friend again comes to the rescue. The wheel spins. Twice in the same place! l walk tubilantly on, plus $1; plus, perhaps, a few more dollars be- fore deWy eve shall have fell down.
 After a light luncheon consisting of oyster stew, bread rolls, coffee and pie and, of course, ice creann-Nfe and It strolled over and sat down meath a. tree, watching the crowd and reading numerous pamphlets which we had picked up.
 My friend looked warm and spoke also in a warm tone, which l discreetly chose to ignore for the time being. Finally things got so "het up" that I suggested @ walk and Moxie, of which 1 drank two glasses.
 It was now about 2 o'clock. My friend led the way to the grandstand and we esconced ourselves in seats midway between the ground and the planet Mars. After watching the wrestling match and a horse race I became so warm from excitement that my friend bought two sandwiches and a glass of blood orangeade with which l attempted to mitigate the heat; but before the trapeze act was over I open bottle of sarsaparilla-
 Things began to warm up. l bet Sc to $5 that my horse would get there first. Lo! and beholdl I picked a winner! Six dollars to the good, and only 4.30 o'clock
 Along towards g. while Tubbs' band was playing a soft selection, I sug- gested that we not wait for the motor cycle race, but leave the stand to stretch our legs.
 My friend agreeing, we descended from the stand to again wander among the crowds. We landed this time at a stand where genuine Brazilian dia- mond stickpins were being sold for a quarter, with a real diamond ring thrown in. Needless to say, got a ring, and, later the accompanying pin.
 After three more sandwiches, a cup Of coffee and much mush from my friend We walked, arm in arm, to the car and landed, sober. at Franklin square.
 A box of candy and some more mush whiled away the time till the o'clock car for New London rolled in
 I got aboard, loaded down with souvenirs of fair day, and after we had said "au revoir but not goodby'' four times, the car started. and leaned back in my seat, conscious of the fact that I'd spent most profitable and enjoyable day. Q. E. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

One of the principal things that shows the difference between the past and the present is the art of growing eld gracefully. Twenty five years age a woman of forty-five went to church, sewing society. etc. and mingled with the "eld folks" and was dressed in plain, dark eolors and looked every day her age. Today the same woman at seventy attends quiet social affairs and in her pretty white or pale gray cos tune with her white hair in puffs and waves looks almost as young, and Just as pretty as her granddaughter.
 Grandpapa is as interested in base ball as any of the boys, and the fashion for father and daughter and mother, or even grandmother, and son to go out together seems to be on the gain; and this Is & move in the right direction The gain is not all on one side.
 Boys are generally safer with their father than with other gay young fel- lows, and some staid business men would be better off in the company of a manly young son than with some of their business friends3 and boy who has mother or grandma for his best girl' is not very bad.
 How many rniddle-aged men realize the pride that their daughter, nieces or grand daughter feel when papa or uncle acts as escort; and how many girls try to look their best at those times? And does mother try to be the queen of the social at which her son has taken her?
 No young man wants to be ashamed of his partner be she mother or sweet heart and now both dress nearly the same, and why not7 Why should the woman in the prime of life drop all interest in the world and be just moth CT, and let her children enter another circle just when they need her most But te be successful father and mother must work together and both do their duty.
 If father Is not willing for mother te go out with the children or entertain their friends at homeI and if he will not ge out hiHagelf he must expect his sons and daughters to SC their eWn ways for they will make young friends, and they will net bring them home nn- less they are welcome,
 Don't try ta force yauD children te Baake friends ef yeuB friends for we are net all alike, I remember a woman nay mother was very intimate with, who l detested in my ehildhaed; and the children of your best friends may have the worst influence on your children.
 Children knew each other better than ssA kasat tssns ks2t kas gan lsaEa
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES,

SAAANTHAS DAUGHTER: Will you please send in full address? Butt Tn sends The Corner two cards for you
 HRYSANTHEMUM: Lincoln park closed on Aug. 30. All privately con- ducted parks will be closed before Sept 20. There is no objection to pic nfcs-The Bulletin will pay park charges-but an open place must be selected.
 RURAL DELIVERY: You were one of the earliest contributors to the So- cial Corner and could properly claim 10 be welded to it. You are entitled to wear the yellow ribbon and there is no doubt you would be welcomed at The Bulletins tent. No slight was in tended You would have been pleased to have met Nat Jim. Billie or Papa's s Boy.
 AZALEA: Card received and mailed to Spring Chicken
 AUNT SARAH: Card received and forwarded to Black Pansy.
 ALINE NO. 1.-Card received and forwarded to Altne No. z.
 HEPATICA-Card received and mailed to Billie.
 FRANK-Card received and mailed to Grace.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
ONE OF RURAL DELIVERY'S DIS
 APPOINTMENTS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Members: When George Washington was keeping company with Martha Curtis he didn't have very easy sailing History tells us the distinguished lover had to hang around a long time be- fore he won the fair widows hand Taking lessons from the stick to-it habit of the Father of His Country, we come again asking for a little space in the Social Corner. as we are hanging around' and hope to be of some help to the Social Corner by adding a. few words to the department.
 The birds are focklng together for their southern trip, the fall crickets and the katydids are here. the leaves on the woodbine are turning, the fairs will soon be over and fall and winter will be upon us.
 Notwithstanding there has been much visiting and repaying visits, the sisters during the summer months, and as the long evenings will soon be here, it is expected they will make the depart ment better than ever.
 While Is is considered by some as a very un1uCky number, l think we have much to be thankful for during the year 1913. There has been an unusual number of June weddings, and the roses never were more beautiful than they have been this year.
 Many "Old Home Day. gatherings have been held in all sections of the country and happy reunions among friends from far and near have made the year long to be remembered. We feel that we have had our share of comforts, as well ah some disappoint- ments, one of which is that I was not able to wear the yellow ribbon to the tent The Bulletin so kindly furnished for the Social Corner family at the fair I should save been more pleased to have met the Corner members than a boy with, his first 1ackknife or a girl with her first beau.
 During the summer months I have been highly favored by receiving cards and letters from members of The Cor ner, which I prize highly. and I should only be too glad to take thepn by the hand and say Thank you!' and Then You Remembered Me"
 How time flies, and the style changes with it. People seem different, they talk different and dress different. was at a railroad station one day last week when I saw a fine looking young lady get off the train whom felt very sorry for, as thought she had torn her skirt badly. which at tracted the attention of the young men who were standing nearby, when heard a spruce looking lady remark
 There Is one of those slit skirts Isn't it horTid?''
 The young girls standing near said: fFWhy, that's the style"
 It seems to me that the dKessfHak CTS shears must have slipped when she made the "sift' in the gkiFt we sawi but perhaps we are nst good judges of the style at the present time They may be aR improvement on the hobbie skirt in getting en and off the ears, but they do attract lots of atten tien.
 The Corner still furnishes many geed recipes for the table, which puts 8 smile ea the face of the man of the house that went rub off,
 Jeans rasiRs feE esakkAE 8 A4sr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Lazy Day.

We'll this has been a splendid and a
 very perfect day; ; I took my work and worries and
 threw them all away l took the work ought to do and
 looked it in the eye And said: You get a holiday. old task
 of mine, good-by, hope you have a pleasant time WheT-
 ever you may roam. Now, don't get lost. but just the same
 you needn't hurry home" Ny work stood begging at my side, my
 elbow Duty nudged. But with a. stern and naughty heart
 never even budged. ! stretched myself upon my back with
 in the hammock here And swung and swung and let my soul
 get bubbling full of cheer. Ny work went galley west, l guess-I
 know 1t isn't done But, friend to have a lazy day is cer-
 tainly some fun. And all the things I worry for and of
 the pesky things! ! gave them all to understand they
 might as well take wings. I'd worried over them in a most faith
 ful, earnest way. But worry hasn't any place in any lazy
 day.
 Some little worries fretted up and
 sighed: What can you do?" l blsw them all to smithereens with
 one intense Pooh! Poohl" So here I am with work dndone. un-
 worried worries, too. And still the grass is nice and green,
 the sky is nice and blue. The world is rolling right along. no
 doubt the stars will gleam- guess I'll finger here a while and
 muse and doze and dream. My friend, when Work is fighting you
 and Worry wants to stay, Just throw the whole thing to one side
 and have a. Lazy Day.
 W. D. Nesbit, in Golfers.