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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

such as Ma was inspired to give Nat to eat would have had some conpen- sation for my folly; but nothing more remarkable than coffee and rolls was responsible Tor the havoc which wrought in dreamiand
 It is the custom in the West Insiies to paEtaka of coffee and rolls in the early morning. BreaaxfaSt is not served until about eleven o'clock. It is sub- stantial meal of several courses.
 In Havana mail matter, from the United States, arrives daily except Thursdays. It is usually delivered about eight o'clock in the morning.
 Before closing I wish to thank the sisters who have invited me to their merrymakings, and given me such varied experiences, and also the sisters who have sent me such kind, friendly messages. I had the time of my life flying around in an aeroplane with Etta Barber and @Busybody CGrace) at the Fourth of July Parade.
 I assure you, Aunt MehitabIe. felt quite "elevated." enjoy reading your stories very much.
 Balsam Fir (wilat delicious aroma of the pine woods that name calls forth): I enjoyed reading your little sketch of Portland, Maine. The names were very familiar to me, and recall my childhood days.
 Aunty: I thank you for trying to relieve me of an embarrassing situa- tion. I am still in the West Indies as my letter indicates
 Ma: Your talents are many and di- versifed,
 Lucy Acorn:, It may interest you to know that poultry is sold alive here in the tropics, for the reason they are cooked immediately after kill Ing; The farmer brings in his live turkeys and chickens slung over his shoulder, heads downward.
 Aunt Hester: am much interested Tn your headache cure. I Have cut out the article and pasted it in my Scrapbook
 | think the Social Corner rnem'baRE should be congratulated upon possess sing a fairy godnother
 l must close now or. like Tennvson's brock, the Editor will think I am go ing to run on forever"
 Cordially Yours,
 ALINE. OF THE WEST INDIES.
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than a dollar, There are 1400 China asters in the garden, 1,000 dahlias, 200 gladioli, 1000 pansy plants and her old-fashioned garden gleams with oriental peoples, foxglove, phlox. mall lows. peonies, chrysanthemums, sweet williams, larkspur. shasta daisies, etc. She has an iris garden with the best German and Japanese varieties. This grand show of floral beauty represents work more than money.
 There is nothing easier to multiply than the crimson rambler or Dorothy Perkins type of roses, for their run ming stems can be brekeIs-beneath, eov- cred with clump of rotten turf and kept well watered and the following spring one will have as many new rose bushes as sprouts have taken root. A sharp knife separates them in the spring and each will do business for itself. They must be fed and nur- tured like any pet to be a success.
 Plants show neglect just as animals do and the finest plants are only evil dence of devotion, care and work
 JOSEPH DOE
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JULY FOURTH Ar-rHe HOSPITAL.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner: l see by the paper, you have been getting ahead of me in gfy- ing an account of your Fourth ceIa- bration: but you will have to go a good ways to enjoy what have this after roon- feel well paid in watching the maueuvers of different patients, as the exercises were gotten up for their benefit
 Three hundred patients with their attendants. nurses. doctors, with the band of twelve pieces of music made a very pretty picture. The thought. came to me a little late, or I might have taken snap shot. but as it was l was doing my best to get points for. you to read. also listening to the mt SIC. which was rendered in a very pdeasfng manner. making some of the panents take the tWo-step, which one dld- She was very graceful and man aged her feet, if she couldn't her brain They tell me she was once an actress.
 Another patient made a number of hand5prfngs while crossing the lawn. l never saw 1t done better. They will make you laugh, as they will do lots of; con1fcal things when you least ex- pect it.
 The exercises were opened by the band playing Nahant March. A sack race followed by six male patients. Band struck up Under Arms March. A number of male patients Joined in the potato race. Some are pretty cute and go in to win. They don't always stop for one potato at a time if they can get two. Band: Ringgold AIaJ,ei Race by six female patients. Band played The Promoter, Obstacle race. SIX or more patients; there was soraa fun and good running, Band The Darkfes' Delight. Obstacle race by six female patients made things inter eStne. one woman going under the rope had I0 grab for her side combs: Tor a te% seconds sils seemed bewti- de%ed, bat still followed tfe rest and went fh6 rounds, Band Heads Jyp. AafSn, Three legged race by eight male patients WAS Imaginable, but tbey old fine, Rand, Merry Widow Waltz. bsz1s Daring, The fat mans race vas very good, the heaviest Weight c7z1ls n third, sFd that is saving good 5eat fes him. Band. Nahant AaFSh, Fat woBlaH's race, the heav- weight here came in second, puffia.y and quite excited, saying: "O4! OhI I never worked so hard since nav mother rih-law died"
 The last l saw of iley she was en- toying Q. box of candy. Band. Nrfin eRd Spur MaFeia. Another Betate race teileWed by the male patients. Band Hsssd with MegaDhoHe March. Petals rage by. six female pat3saas.
 Al winners received prizes of seFRe GMd.
 Ice esean, cake and lemonade were Ses~ed ea the la#R ts ths patisats.
 All told f0Hy hundred ~eSa seFEea tR aftseR minutes.
 FausE Ee aR duty ey saiSht ps tempted te write more.
 FROZEN.
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COOKS GUIDE-usEs OF SMALL
 FRUITS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Herewith I send some house. hold information.
 The Cooks Guide.
 Ten common sized eggs weigh 1 pound.
 Soft butter the size of an egg weighs one ounce. 12 ounces.
 One quart of sifted flour (well heap ed) weighs 1 pound.
 One pint of best brown sugar weighs 12 ounces.
 Two tin cups (weH heaped) of coffee or sugar weighs 1 pound.
 Two tea cups 0eveD of granulated sugar weighs 1 pound.
 Two tea cups of soft butter (well packed) weighs l pound. One and one half pints of powdered sugar weighs 1 pound.
 Two tablespoon of powdered sugar or four weighs 1 ounce.
 One tablespoon (well rounded) of soft butter weighs 1 ounce.
 One pound of wheat flour is equal to quart
 One pound and ? ounces of Indian meal make 1 quart.
 One pound of soft butter Is equal to 1 pint.
 One pound of soft butter ts equal to 1 pint.
 One pound and 2 ounces of best brown sugar make 1 quart.
 One pound and 1 ounce of powdered white sugar make quart
 One pound of broken loaf sugar fs equal to one quart.
 Four large tablespoons make one half gill.
 One teacup holds gill
 One large wine glass holds ounces. One tablespoon is equal to one half ounce.
 Uses of Small Fruits for Jeliies and and Jam:
 Use fruit not quite ripe Do not pick it when wet. Sterilize glasses. Use paraff1n to cover jellies. Make ly.
 Strawberry Jam: Equal parts strawberry and currant juice, boil hard 15 minutes. Follow directions for currant jelly.
 Currant Jelly: This is the easiest of all the jellies. Free entrants from leaves and stems. Mash with wooden masher; add 1 pint water to every 10 pints of fruit. Heat slowly to botl- ing point. Pour into large flannel bag suspended over stone jar. Let drip for fine jellies. Squeeze gently.
 If an everyday" product is wanted measure out ? quarts. add 2 quarts sugar. Boil and skim three times. It ought then to drop in heavy drops from spoon and is done. Pour into hot glasses, set in sun, Cover with glass if possible. when cold cover thick1y with melted paraff1n,
 Raspberry and Blackberry Jelly. Either red or black raspberries will make a soft jelly alone, but if firm jelly is wanted use half as much cur rant GOT appie) juice as berry juice, Follow directions for cuFrant jelly For blackberry jelly, use berries about half ripe, adding only 2-3 as much sugar as juice
 ELLA OF CANTERBURY,
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sEAUFaFNNe HOME GROUNDS.

Editor of tf7e Social Corner; It is act so expensive as some amateur grounds glow #iEA brilliant flowers.
 Some people 1oSe flowers as tRev ieEe music without enough knowiease about them to be a success in any thing except aaFairing them after ti5ey haNe been produced.
 ] kRozE real aoWer lover wha makes of her honae- acres a floral paradise because she knows how ta nuI4ipIE pla4ts hF the division of repts, by cilf- tags, hR seed culture, and the Kitchen garden is nal negiected, for she grows lettuce. radfshes, stra&berEies, tas+- berries, bIachberries, string and pole ef posafaes. 6n this momanss 9acss thers are in bloom today 5a,EaH rases pFeAaeed fssH sn iaEes9msRt sf Less
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Joseph Doe is at a loss to know how te propagate. The yellow Social Cor ner flowers were not lacking.
 The other good eatables mentioned ing in genuineness.
 The day passed more quickly than the preparation for it.
 Crimson Rambler: will wear a smile and give you such a hearty greet ing when see you with the rose there will be no mistake as to our identity. If there is study my badge. I shall and many others,
 I am glad the picnic subject is being agitated. I think Coventry Lake will be a fine place, and so kind of Biddy to make arrangements for us and offer a guide. Three cheers for Biddyi If Coventry seems too far away for some, why can't we have another picnic later in the season, before we are shut in for cold weather, in the other direction.
 All come to Coventry who oan.
 Frank; The hand work on the card was appreciated. Many thanks. Yes, the color is all right
 Aunty. You must have been amused at the remark I made about your ink; but you see my supposition was cor rect. Many thanks for your labors in my behalf.
 l must QTaW Tf1lS 10 g. clOS0 Dy send ing few crumbs from some of the lunch baskets that were at the picnic.
 Sponge Drops Sift one teaspoon of baking powder with one cup of flour; beat three eggs, add one cup of gran ulated sugar teaspoon of f1avoring, one tablespoon hot water and fold in the flour; beat well and drop in small spoonfuls in pan and bake. If you want something extra fine put two together with icing.
 Lemon Cake: A most delicious lem on cake was put together with this filling: One-half cup sugar, one-half cup water, juice of one lemon. When boiling stir in one tablespoon of corn starch moistened with a. small quanti- ty of cold water, and just before re- moving from the stove stir in one well beaten egg, also add the grated rind last.
 Puff Cake: Two cups sugar. three fourths cup shortening, three eggs, one cup milk. three cups flour, two tea spoons baking powder, salt and flavor. Bake in a hot oven. Ask Aunty about the rest of it
 Will some of the sisters that knit please send instructions for a pretty narrow insertion, also would like to know how to make marShnallow frost ing. THEODA.
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ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

ALL CARDS to Theoda and Aunt Mehitabie were promptly forwarded as soon as received. The last were mailed on July 7th.
 O. H O. writes the Corner: I had planned to go to the Social Corner picnic, but have company and expect more next week so I cannot go; but should like to have some of the Social Corner friends call on me before the summer is over. I hope all who at tend the picnic will have a nice. timc
 THERE WILL BE no assessment for grounds or general expenses If the picnic is held at Coventry lake. The expenses have all been provided for.
 ELIzABETH-Letter received and mailed to AunkT.
 NAUGATUCK writes to Loan:-Ac- cept thanks for Elderberry wine re- c1pe. If I can in any way return the favor. 1t will give me great pleasure to es SO.
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REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Ed, itor: How many ofCyou use Jell-O: 1 think 1t is very nice in the hot summer time to make because it is so easy. There are seven kinds of Jell-O. Tf doesn't cost very much, and it doeSn;t take much time to make 1t. Here ara some Jell-Os recipes:
 Chocolate Nut JelI-o: Dissolve ons package of chocolate Je1l-O in one pint of boiling water. Set in a, cool place When half congealed add one cup whipped cream, one-hadf cup of Eng fish walnut meats, and one-haf dozen figs cut fine.
 Peach Whip Dissolve one package of peach or orange Jell-O in one tea cupful of boiling water Just as 1t be- gins to set add one- half pint peach juice and whip. Then beat fin one cup crushed peaches. Serves twelve per sons.
 Coffee Foam: Dissolve one package of coffee JellO in one pint of boiling water. Put in cool place and just as it is ready to set beat it till it is light. Serve with whipped cream.
 GLADNESS.
 p1oinfeJd
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DELICE.
INTERESTING COMMENTS OF LOLA

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- As I go to and fro in this world am often moved to wonder why we so frequently meet wofraen who are get tins into the afternoon of life and who perhaps were the most particu- lar of mortals about their dress and general appearance when young. seemingly grown indifferent and thinking it don't matter how they look, when in fact. 1t never rnattered so much.
 Youth can carry off almost any thing. but as we grow older we need to spend more thought on our ap- pearance and not through vanity either; for we all like to look at a. pleasant picture better than an ugiy one Therefore l consider that we an ought to make ourselves ae pleasing to the eyes of our fellow 'mortals as we conveniently can, which isn't such a. difficult task if we take little thought about it. and find what colors and garments suit us best. renemDeT- ing that white Is almost always safe except for those inclined to stoutnese.
 1t ts an accepted fact that white dresses. shoes, and gloves make one look larger, while black has the op- posite effect, and 8 woman wno never will see forty again heads to be very careful in the selection of any bright or pronounced coIcrS: as in nSsee cases oI1t of ten, they make one look older.
 I remern Der seeing a lady, no longer very young and having q dark Eallow skin wearing a hat of dazzling. bright blue velvet. If she had got some shade of gray, or some combination that suited her complexion, she would have looked well; hut as 1t was the effect could be better, imagined than described.
 It is a far cry from the days of our mothers and grandmothers who wore caps and considered themselves old ct forty. As sorne one says There are no old ladies nowRdayv;" and some go to the other extreme and try to appear like twenty-five. or sweet sixteen at sixty with disas- trous resuits--eyen some of the oppo. site sex.
 have in mind an old man of over eighty. with the pale and wrinkled of that age. and hair and beard coiored jet black The ef1ect was ghastiy--as if he he'd r4sen frosn the dead and was fnAsduera dtuE. If we aould only realize. as "Joa4ah Aliens Wife, says. "rhs baanty and of nnejufpnsM." and strike a happy medium between trying to make young giris of ourselves when old, or letting ourselves grow rum down and neglected nnd consequently
 tcentiruads sB Psss FtssssnJ
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Echo Glen.
A RAcY LETTER FROM THE WEST
 INDIES,

Dear Editor and Social Corner Mem bers: Grettings to one and all from the West Indiesi It is an ideal sum- mer's day, In Havana, and I wish you could accom- pany me on an automobile trip out into the heart of the coun- try. over the macadanized highways called Calzadas, lined with royal palm, almond and bamboo trees. An erro- neous idea prevails that the heat in Cuba is uncomfortable in the summer.
 When I tell you that the therno- meter. so far, has not been higher than 85 degrees Gin the shade) you can draw your own conclusions. The heat is tempered by 0 breeze which blows over the island from the ocean and Gulf of Mexico making the days com fortable and nights delightful.
 There are so many points of interest to visit in this quaint oldWorld city and so many beautiful drives in the vicinity with giimpses of country life and its picturesque people. that vfs- itors from the temperate zones find 1t very alluring. I think 1t would inter est Polly Peppermint to know that Cuba has more than two hundred species of native birds. possessing the most beautiful pltlfnage. Native song birds are rare. The Cubans are very fond of canary birds and import large numbers of them, Much as l would enjey another visit from the Social Corner members, dare net dream any mere dreams such as prompted The eornefites Outing,
 My eonseienee bricks me every time think of the faur days seq trip thrust an Aunty Wha never willingly sails ssthe asean biue,Y the heartless roast iag Nef Hiady mere especially as she was subjected te the even q second time aa the eeeasian of Ready's sur- aFise Ra%fy fAIas hew eeuld you ?. the ur reaFde#abie mistake ih clothing Henfiee in beys rainaent and causing her (fep I suspect she is of the fern- iaiae geaaer} te sing seng over tive years cid, If nsy dream had been eaaeea by seaas ef the gsea things
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Gardner Lake Is natural body of water some three miles in length, by about a mile in width. at it's widest point, and is situated six miles north west by west from Norwich. There are times when the wind Is nigh that the waves run high. and the white caps appear" on the lake. One old resident near the lake told the writer of having been out when three pails of water would come into the boat at a time.
 The south shore with its cool shady groves and the summer cottages makes up the scenic beauty which cannot be beaten anywhere in New England. June 14th was one of those rare days unlike the one the famous poem speaks of.
 Before the mellow sunshine had fairly appeared above the eastern hor- iZon- the Social Corner members were bestirring themselves in happy antici- patton of the pleasant hours to be spent by the lakeside.
 All of MT. I4atimer's boats had been engaged day beforehand, to be sure of them.
 The facilities for landing by airship, at the lake are not of the best, at present, and the means of transporta- ton for the Corncrftes had to be by team, and auto.
 By 10 o'clock good number had already arrived. The lake was as smooth as a miilpond, a number of beating parties were already out and quite few of the men folks were also noted among the company.
 In Eden Lodge Grove the busy Marthas of the merry company were beginning to think of preparing the meantime repast, when someone who had just returned from the island suggested that we eat our lunch on the island, as there was g. fine landing place in the lee of the island,
 The Hditdf was consulted on the question, and he thought best te take vote on the matter end the largest number were in fapef ef going.
 Arriving at the island the company fefmed inte line. Indian file, and went uH the winding path carrying the mysterious locking baxes, pails and baskets te the suHaaait of the hill, Here unaer the shady trees high ahe#e the water the saHntsfeus meal was eaten.
 Believing was tae meaul send= Wiehes, cake, nie, eeffee, nabisess, cheese, aHaeag fhe seVesal varieties ef fEaH vas a. large pail ef Glen Mary native stEaWheEEies:
 6Re 5ake that caused sssae eaessi= aaeat Nas this. fneEer Ee ia eakhing
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
LieBiE iNoULeEs IN A LITTLE
 CHAT,

Te Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Where! oh whefei are all the sisters? Busy, of course, in their varied ways,
 Married and Happy Is doubtless making rapid construction dresses and holding reunions and celebrating birth days,
 Ready and Ba1san1 Fir are settling iR their new homes, How charming iy they write of them,
 Biddy is agitating for 8 picnic,
 If Coventry isn't chosen for the gathering, hasn't someone a lawn suit able for the neeting7 Will loan mine, but fear 1t might net be centrally enough located te accommodate the greatest number of scattered mena= bers, though it isn't in tiae weeds.
 HS# many sisters use a. small paint brush fer greasing bread paas. eake pans, cts. Try one and wonder hew yeY ever did any etheF way
 always dislike ts read uAseaseh- abie recipes. such as directions for stFaWberry sheEteaiSe er fresh fried elIcumbeFs iR January f?1j but this is timely;
 seaiissed oeTR-Gut eeFa lightly from eeBs serapiag mostly, seaseH with salt, pepper and butter (liberaily with butter5; add milk te make quite aaeist and bake eae=ha1f heHE: After hav= ing a dish of it for dinner enc wants anather fer supper.
 Couldn't take it te 8 picnic very well, SC will give yeu recipe fer
 Dandy Brep 6ai<ee-Fhaee eggs. l sup sugar, cup -four, l teaspeenful baking powder. lemon, salt.
 Hope AuntF is writing aaetaes stsry. I feaE Grimssn Rambier went wear a rambler rose te the picnic unless hers are lasting later than nest of them are this dry weather; but aren't they beautiful ? We have seven aa theI wall well #esth all the ~eEls put put pR them. What bright spe3s en the land they make fer a sheEt time.
 EfBBfE.
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Yantic.
THE PICNIC VIEWS OF GRACE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Wouldn't a little cool breeze feel good just now? Seems as though never felt the heat as this summer
 Biddy: Your picnic ground is an ideal spot. But seems to me it is a long way off Aren't most of the writers nearer Norwich? For me 1t wouldn't make much difference for I never know until time to start whether l can go or not. I certainly would have to be up pretty early (and I am an early riser) to have my work where l could leave 1t to get to the Lake much before noon and would have to be home perhaps earlier than most of them. That is the disadvantage of ones living away from the trolley line. If it were not for that would invite you all here. While not as attractive as some place, there is pretty spot close by where we could have a nice time. You can even go wading if you want to, but there is no way to reach me.
 Aunty: I tried to see you the other day but could manage it no way Are you in favor of Biddys plan, or one of the pretty parks near Norwich where all can get from all directions2 You know what a tinid one I am away from home Miss Much Afraid ought to be my name. Will try and be on hand for the picnic if possible. If not you will know why.
 Theoda and Aunt Mehitab1e: What glorious day you had to- celebrate your birthdays. I spent a quiet day at home sewing, indulging in ice cream and orangeade.
 Elizabeth: Will you be at the picnic
 M Roena; Isn't it time for you to come east again? I would love te see you. Wish you could see my Dor othy Perkins rose.
 Samantha: Do you live anywhere near Wesley Chapel. say about three miles?
 Must give room for others. so good bye one and all
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Dear Social Corner sister:-Here are some. "Week-Day Dinners" on the Farm
 Monday-Ham steaks, spinach, creazned potatoes, huckleberries and cream.
 Tuesday-Chicken stew with dump 1ings, cold slasw, potatoes boiled in their skins. strawberry pie.
 Wednesday-Scallop macaront with meat, mashed carrots and tur- nips, lettuce and egg salad, Rothe- gruetze.
 Thursday, (oven Dinner) - Meat loaf, potatoes-baked with meat, sca11oped tomatoes, blackberry Roly- Poly.
 Friday-Sa1mon loaf drawn butter. boiled potatoes, creamed early cab- bage, cherry puffs. potatoes, summer kale, raspberry pie. Coffee Frestine-Two tablespoons of black coffee. one cupful or con- fectioner's sugar. one white of egg, one teaspoonful of vanilla extract and half a teaspoonful of lemon juice. Sift the sugar into a basin, add the other ingredients and beat until thick. Coffee Sherbs+-Put one tablespoon ful of powdered gelatine into a sauce pan, add half a Neupful of water. two cupfuls of strong coffee, one cupful of sugar and two cupfuls of thin cream. Stir over the fire till dis solved, then strain and cool Freeze Serve in dainty glasses.
 VELVET.
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The Litties of Life.

A little work, g little play To keep us going-and so, good day; A little warmth, little light Of loves beStowing-and so, good
 night 4 little fun to match the sorrow Of each days growins'-and so. good
 morrow. A little trust that when we die We reap our sowing-and so, goodhyel
 George Du Maurier.
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I Will Not Grieve.

Even for the dead I will not bind My soul to grief-death cannot long divide: For Is it not as if the rose had climb ed My garden wall and bIossemed on the other side?
 Alice Cary.