Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-06
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS AT SYMPATHYS
By Social Corner Fuss

1 west of Sympathys with no hope of reaching there''
 Wen send Papa's Boy right after you In his auto," said Diana, and in henking and he was on the way west at the rate of-WeH. it wasn't less than 25 miles an hour. He'd been gone about 20 minutes when his joyful horn was heard footing in the yard again. and Nat and Jane Ann, Aunt Serena, Billie and Hulda were given the greet ing of their lives as they alighted at Sister Sympathy's door.
 After the story of Mats misadven- ture had been heard and the laugh ter was over, Queen Bess, who had the good fortune to be sitting close to dear M. Reena, said: What lovely weather we always have for these So- cial Corner gatherings, and she very aptly remarked: T think that is be- cause we always have Sunshine with us.''
 Rural Delivery, in his quaint way, said; Tt should not be forgotten that Old Sol is something of 8 sinner, too."
 A little accident at table caused GlenWood to say: "Do not Whip Poor Will because he upset his coffee and it spattered on Samantha's dress.'' That's nuthin' observed Nat "thaings are apt to Pop-over before you know 1t. and it's hard tellin' who is ter blame!"
 Samantha replied that her dress was washable and that no harm had been done, so the incident closed with a. hearty laugh.
 Centennial Square, Agnes Webster, Blanche, Backwoods Mother. Busy body, Lucy Acorn and One of Them inquired through Roxana Vince if it was not about time the company had some singing
 This pleased Samantha, and Joseph Doe and Merry Farmers Boy with Cherisette for soprano rendered some of the good old fashioned tunes which Nat and Rural Delivery uproariously applauded
 Jim felt obliged to decline taking part in the musical programme because Frozen and Montville Lassie had broken their fiddle strings, so he open ed up his canned music which was en- joyed by all
 Dreamer amused Sally Sycamore, Grace, Huldy and Hannah Homespun with a recital of her visions.
 Chef, C. of G. Hannah Who and Areminta said they felt as if they were having a vacation, for there did not seem to be anything doing.
 Somebody Arbutus, Balsam Fir, Maine Lover, Beccy, Antique and O.. H. O., were playing tennis on the lawn.
 PotIatch, CosoHd, Crusoe. Duane Bromley, Kentucky Bell, Marigold and Sweet Sixteen were talking about the ner garden. Please to plant few Lilies-of- -the-Valley for me- said Ready, who was standing near.
 J. F. T., N. E. M. Wild West, Polly Emerald and Peep of Sterling were looking for Polly Peppermint, and E. z. said the last seen of her she was chasing Sweet Lavender's twins.
 Hope she will catch them!' said Sister Corn -taSSel.
 Cy's Wife Josiah and Abigail Hard greeted the parcel postman who had brought a large Angel-ca~ke from Eliz- abeth who was unable to be present because one of her speckled hens had been made sick by eating too much Sage Green, and her favorite rooster had kernel lodged in his throat
 Joan expressed regret, and felt sure little Patience would make them all O. K. soon. If not, she said they might send for the Doctors Daughter.
 Black Beauty and Brown Beauty went with Nat to wake up Dobb1n and to get the turnout ready to take Jane Ann and his guests home A slow but sure way of getting there.
 Brown Bee, Mi1ly Doc, Kockia, Love in-the- Mist, Morning Glory, Pussy Willow and Shamrock said they had passed the time pleasantly together. Snowflake said for her part she was just about melted
 Old Hayseed, Aunt Hester, Aunt JuIe, Aunt Sarah, Aunt Judy and Aunt Abby, who arrived late, made way with Elizabeth's Angel cake and said it was worth being in the K Y. E. class for.
 Teddy said the reason Chatterbox had not been heard from was because she couldn't get in @ word,
 A Plain Woman said just as the party was making it's adieus and pass ing out praise and compliments, where shall we meet next time ?"
 The Editor observed good digestion auickens the spirit of suggestions, please let that pass just for the pres ent' and the party was soon waving it's adieus to Sympathy and they still hold her in high esteem.
 The party was not 50 large, but the occasion was great.