Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
THE oLD-FAsHIoNED NEIGHBoR-
 HOOD PICNIC.

Dear Friends of the Social Corners Many say they have no time to go cut for recreation; and can't find time to take a ride to town; but where there a will there's a way. I am sure you will agree with me that for wholesome fun and relaxation there's nothing like a good old fashioned family and neigh borhood picnic in which old and young participate. The memory of one Of the bright spots in 8 life of work and devotion to duty.
 First decide upon pleasant and convenient nearby spot for your out ing and ask your friends and neigh bors. and don't forget to ask your towns ministers and families to join in 1t so you will have nice, jolly, con- genial crewd, just big enough for real enjoyment.
 If you can give your stock a good feed before leaving and again when you return about D. m.
 I don't believe in hustling to pre- pare a lot of sandwiches and other things on the morning of the picnic day for there are too many things to attend to and one gets all tired cut before starting. Prepare the lunch a. day or two before-bake white and brown bread; also a batch of dough- nuts and cookies: and a moist loaf cake-nothing mussy to run out in the lunch baskets for an unpleasant nixup. Then boil a piece of cerned beef, or a, smoked ham, take some pct cheese, potted chicken or pressed veal hard boiled eggs and fried saHsages are nice to take along, the latter wrapped in Waxed paper and the things are not to be expensive, but make good substantial food for hungry picnfck- CTS. If a carving knife and fork is taken few more knives for cutting bread, the sandwiches can be prepared right on the picnic grounds
 When families join in the occasion one can agree to furnish the bread and butter, another the meat, cheese, pick les, salt. pepper, etc; another the cakes and fruit; another the drinks, etc. If there is no good pure water on the picnic grounds take supply of thirst quenchers; bottles of milk for the chil- dren and bottles of prepared tea, coffee and lemonade for the grown-u Be sure also to take tightly screwed jars of clear water; pack the bottles and jars in one basket, padding with a col ored tablecIoth, some napkins, kitchen towels and kitchen aprons;A avoid china plates and cups, or glasses; but take tin or agate pie plates instead. The little tin cups and the children's drink ing mugs besides a few of your kitchen spoons. Don't forget the wraps and a pillow for the babys regular afternoon nap and don't attempt to dress up you are going out for a good time.
 ne grOWH- upS@dIlQ CulIuI0l Will ell joy the occasion more if they don't have to fuss about keeping gala dress es in Sunday order. Let common. sense be the dictator and comfort the key note in matters of apparel. Now all load up on the wagon and you are ready for the picnic and while the change of dining place furnishes a cer- tain amount of pleasure and the days freedom from the usual culinary and household duties will do much to re- vive the tired housewife. Join the children in some of their games: be a child again just for the day forget all the troubles you ever had. or those you are afraid you may have which, probably you never will have. Remem- Der you are out for a good time
 Fun for the children is in store when they play the game of Hop Over. All stand in a circle. not too near each other: one player stands in the center holding a rope about two feet long at the end of which Is attached a stone. or weight of some kind: at the word ready the one in the center whirls the cord rapidly around near the ground; the players to prevent it from touch ing their feet hop over it as it ap- proaches. In a short time everyone is hopping and a lively time ensues. The one whose feet were touched takes the center place and endeavors to hit some other players feet
 tried to say in nay last letter. not as an only sister, Henrieo, so don't be . FRANK,