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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
A CHERRY LETTER FROM BLACK
 PANSY

Dear Editor and Sisters: First through having company, then sick ness, have been unable to write since the picnic None the less I have thought of you all many times.
 Now, if anyone is ever in two minds this letter decide you to go. I never met such a cordial crowd in my life My only regret was I was so late. Truly they are all Social Sisters.
 Biddy deserves world of thanks. and I think we all ought to give the slight token of our appreciation of his kindness.
 Theoda: Your postal and kindness duly appreciated. My company came that day so I couldn't have attended the picnic. Many thanks all the same. Shall return card soon.
 Auntie: I shall certainly look for ward to seeing you again soon Hope my face doesn't worry you any more T have laughed a good many times over. that Wish you were still at the old place.
 Joan: Your recipe for cooking a husband was fine.
 Aunt Judy: I was wishing for a recipe for pickied beets as I have 8 good many small ones,
 Diana: Your story was fine. Come often. Was it truee
 Peggy Anne: Wish I could attend your lawn party. but fear 1t will be impossible, Wishing you many happy returns,
 Glad to hear from Etta Barber again. How true her letters always are, Should like t6 meet you,
 Brown Beauty: Our autotruck ride was splendid wasn't it? Hope no one had indigestion from my pie,
 Viii close for this time with re- gards to all.
 BLACK PANSY.
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Tantic.
SPRING CHICKEN PICKS BERRIES.

The other morning l was awakened at an early hour by q strange noise and upon investigation 1 found a poor spring chicken; she was weeping for she had lost her way and between her sobs I made out her story. She had started out to pick huckle- berries but had started up the wrong hill and hadn't discovered her mis- take until she reached my home. She told me she had picked twenty quarts of huckieberries this season and would like to pick as many more.
 1 said. My dear. what are you go- ing to do with all those berries ?''
 Such a determined look came over her face as she fairly snapped at me: Pies for the Social Corner picnic" She said at Coventry picnic they had everything one could think of to eat. She was determined not to be outdone and she was sure no one else would think of taksng berry pies.
 l took my pencil and paper and sat down to figure how many pies that amount of berries would make. The My dear, Why-"
 But she had gone.
 As have not seen her since will give a fair description of her. Rather taH and as plump as q spring chicken, blue eyes, golden hair. and strange to say, this chicken has perfect teeth, Any information will be appreciated by
 AzALEA. Tofland. County.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
FINE SPONGE CAKE.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: Having just looked over the Social Corner. couldn't keep still and had to sit down and write.
 Brown Beauty: I see I had a splen- did auto ride to Rocky Point last week. Sorry the rest couldn't have attended.
 Ma: l saw in last Saturdays oScial Corner that you were not having good luck with your chickens. We have had near fifty matched out and have lost only three. We have some bullets that will lay in a week or so.
 Sister Ready: Sorry you did not know until too late that there was to be a picnic at South Coventry lake. heard every one had a splendid time. Hspe you can attend Peggy Anne's lawn party on Aug. 18th. " Theoda: Will be sure to remember Aunty No. on her birthday.
 Chatterbox: Aren't you a personal friend of mine. your initials being l. E.. W?
 Always In: How are the measles. Aren't your initials J. M. T.?
 Maine Lover: Doesn't your first name begin with M.?
 Azalea: Glad to know you.
 Here is fine recipe for sponge cake It is so yellow when done if seems to be .. special for the Social Corner.
 Sponge cake-Bour eggs. ene cup of sugar, ene teaspoon baking pow der, pns tablespoon eorhstafef7, Lhree ta- Blespeens water, one pinch Of salt Separate yelks and whites of eggs and beat in separate bowls, Add whites after everything has besn put in. Take eaFnstafeh and baking powder, put in cup and fill uP with f1etr. After baked and eeel, sprinkle powdered sugar on teB.
 Hope that seMs ef taa Sisters will tRy it and have gead sueeess,
 SPRING CHICKEN
 FsIisaa eeAntN
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
GOOD SUMMER RELIsHEs.

Dear Social Corner: It is quite a while since I ventured to write the Social Corner I have thought every time that the Saturday Bulletin came should surely write for the next week, but the days would go by and did not get to it. Company most of the time, and good sized family keep one busy all the time. I always like to have my friends come. so don't mind it. when I feel well.
 Aunty No. 1: Have heard of your being in our city several times. Hope you won't pass me by next time you come. How I would like to have helped you pick those berries!
 Biddy: Was sorry not to have at tended the Social Corner picnic. but all had a fine time with such an ideal hostess.
 Bee: Here is the way I canned pine apples this year, and we think it very nice. and it makes the pineappIes go farther: Chop equal parts pineapple and rhubarb: mix and to each pint of the mixture allow one cup of gran ulated sugar. Cook well and seal while hot.
 I want to tell the Sisters how I can corn, and think if they try it they won't want to go back to the Mine keeps beautifully: Nine cups of corn, 12 cup salt, 1 cup granulated sugar; mix and stand for 15 minutes. cook 12 hour and seal while hot.
 Here are some more recipes that are to be relied upon as always good:
 Green Tomato Mineemeat.: Chop fine four quarts of green tornat toes. drain, cover with cold water, let come to a boil, and scald for 30 minutes and drain well. Add two pounds of brown sugar. one pound of seeded raisings, one-half pound of chopped citron, one large half cup of finely chopped suet one tablespoon of salt and one-half cup vinegar. Stir well together and cook until thick. when cold add one teaspoon each of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well and keep without sealing.
 Pepper Hash-Twelve onions, 12 green peppers. F red peppers, chop fine; pour boiling water and let stand five minutes. drain pints vinegar; { tablespoons salt; 2 cups sugar. Bring to boiling point add chopped mixture. and boil minutes. Let stand until cold and then seal
 The sweet peppers are best
 Sisters: The next time you are iron ing and scorch anything, just sponge the spot with Peroxide. and see how quickly 1t will disappear. It works like magic on white goods, but I have never had. occasion to use 1t on col cred clothes.
 Peggy Ann: Should like to come to your picnic. but am afraid you are too far away. You certainly have an ideal spot for a picnic. Hope you will all have a good time.
 Polly Peppermint: Why don't you hunt me up some time when you come to N-2 Should love to see you any time.
 Don't forget Aunty No. on the 18th Of This month.
 With hest Nrt9hee fa all
 ELIZA JANE.
 New London County.
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were far different from those found in such libraries today.
 Thus in my young and youthful days stored my mind with much that in uro to me. Present scenes are not what like, and 1 cannot build on the future, So my mind revefts back to the past and many times some thought or remembrance. of what have read drives away tri1ing vexations and dis quietudes which continually harraSs and perplex one.
 My chief pleasures are my letters and books. When low in spirits, when feeling poorly, 1 read a little. I do think 1t alleviates pain. It certainly fills up what would otherwise be a lonely hour.
 5 I like to think of others and the characters to me seem real. I think one can get something from each book they read. like what some call a perfect character. We can pattern af- ter such ones, and try as hard as we can we fall short. Then the characters that are not what they should be; we should strive our hardest not to imi- tate.
 We cannot always choose the friends we would, and those we know, who perhaps could help us we cannot have with us when we most need them. Books and magazines we can have and choose just what we wish because nearly every town now boasts of library; so we can choose books con taining useful information. bright ac- counts of travel witty arguments of questions of the day, the interesting and amusing novel. Then there are the books that contain some things that are true, so helpfully beautiful that they appeal to one with renewed force each time you read them. The knowledge that the authors share with us brings sunshine peace and tram quility to the heart of the reader.
 The person whose mind is thus stored has something to fall back upon if one is shut in for a time, and also has acquired a taste for reading and can take up book or paper and amuse and interest oneself, then rest and at intervals resume reading.
 I wish sometimes someone would call. feel I must talk with someone. take up a book to meet my need and feel refreshed and well enter tained.
 If lola has not read the account of the donation party in one of the chap ters in Jest and Earnest, by E. F. Roe, she will be much amused. interested and thankful that that donation ended by being real help to the pastor, even if the good deed was suggested by a frivolous fashionable lady who was usually careless of the needs of others,
 Can anyone tell me how to dry sweet corn, and if it is equal to the canned corn?
 DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
TIMELY CANDY RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: It is the time for birthday parties and lawn parties, so I thought some of the Sisters might like some candy recipes. I never saw a recipe for Marshmallows before and I wish you would try it. It is easy, but it is tiresome to beat it. It is as follows:
 MarshmaIioWs-One half box grant, lated gelatine, three -fourths cup cold water (scanD, three-fourths cup boil ing water (scan), two level cups of sugar, havoring, pinch of salt Soak gelatine in cold water; cook sugar with water only until it is dissolved; pour over the gelatine, add hayoring and salt. and let stand until lukewarm. Beat with an egg beater, then with a spoon, until stiff enough to spread in a sheet. Pour into pans dusted thick ly with powdered sugar to which Q, lit tie cornstarch has been added. This is to prevent the sugar from Jumping. When chilled, turn on to marble slah or cold platter and cut in cubes. Roll in the sugar mixture and they are ready for serving.
 MoIasses Kisses-One level cup su- gar, two level tablespoons cornstarch, two cups molasses, one-eighth tea spoon soda. Mix the sugar and corn starch thoroughly and then beat in the molasses. When " ell blended heat slowly, stirring almost, constantly to prevent burning. When the mix ture forms a. hard ball when tried in cold water, remove from fire, add the soda and pour into a buttered pan. Cool and pull until light straw color. Then cut and wrap in wax paper.
 Vanilla CarameIs-Two level cups coffee~C brown sugar, two thirds cup cream, one-balf cup corn syrup, one cup chopped nuts, one teaspoon yanil- la. Boil the sugar. cream and corn syrup without stirring until it forms 8 hard ball when tried in cold water. Just before removing from fire add nuts and vanilla and pour at once into a buttered tin. Do not stir caramels When cold, remove from pan in one sheet and cut the caramels with 8 sharp knife. Wrap in wax paper.
 With best wishes.
 BROWN BEAUTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
A Midsunmer's Dream

The girl had idled away the whole beautiful summer under the advice of her physician, selecting a secluded nook among the famous Berkshire Hills for her retreat: She knew the rest was imperative, for the long siege at the art school had told upon her nerves and the desire to get back to her beloved brush was so strong that she was quite willing to do all she could to aid the prescribed treatment. But all the time that Anne Witham's s hands had remained idle her mind had refused to rest, and she hungrily drank in the outlines of the scenery around her. determined to put it on canvas at her first opportunity. During those lovely hours of rest she thought of nothing but her dream picture.
 When Jack Gardiner visited the heart of the Berkshire Hills he saw at once the chance to paint his masterpiece. He saw the great surroundings and with the aid of his clever brush he would show the world one of it's great est beauty spots. He selected spot for his work hidden among foliage He almost daily visited his recluse and had never had a visitor till the picture was near completion. lie rubbed his eyes to see if he was awake.
 "A dream, he muttered to himself.
 put HOB IL NaS i4Ot e 'tAAS-A-A-' ASA S-7 girl arose and walked away. then re- turned and sat quietly for more than an hour, while the young man worked fever1shly to get in every line possible of the subject before afm. When after many days of hard work he finished the picture. he was al a loss for B suitable name, then remembering his first thought at the sight Of the girl, he hastily scrolled, "A Midsummer's Dream" beneath his work. lest he might change 1t for something more undesirable.
 The A-Art Exhibition has been on every art. lovers lips for months, many new and sensational pictures were expected to ee hung at that ErsA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
A Triumph Of Faith
By Hannah Who


 Jessie Jones wed Rod Humphrey in the face of parental opposition and the protests of all her friends, because she believed in him.
 Everybody said there was nothing 10 nm, Tor his reputation was made as a bright lad who loved to parade as a sport, rather than to work.
 Jessie Jones, who was sensible iIl all things else, would tell all who op- posed her that Rod was her affinity, that she could see something in him other folks couldn't. What he needed was 8 helpmeet
 Rodney Humphrey couldn't say whether he thought helpmeet was necessary in his world or not. He did not seem to be infatuated with Jessie, and some of her disguSted friends used to say they believed she popped the question, for Rod did not have en- e.gy enough to do anything
 Sam Humphrey, the father of Rod hey, as well as his wife were thorough ly discouraged with the actions, or lack of actions, of their only son. They frankly told Jessie Jones she was throwing herself away, that they had no means of relieving her if she came to want, and that the prospect so dis dressing to them ought to inspire fear in her.
 It didn't. Jessie told them Rodney was slow to catch the real spirit ot life, and that his play period was not over. That when he did make start he would surprise all who knew him. This faith in Rod made the town laugh and his own parents shake their heads. No one had faith in him but Jessie, and that is how he came to playfully call her his prize,
 They were quietly married one day at the parsons, for they had no mon- ey to make wedding, and they went into two rooms to live without really, knowing how they were going to be sure for long of their daily bread, and when Jessie prayed the Lord daily Give us this day cur daily bread" Rod would say: T wish I could see Him doing itl"
 Jessie did not complain, but just manifested her faith in God and i'll her mate. and did what little she could to keep a lunch on the table.
 The world had never astonished Rodney much. but the regard and faith of his little wife did. One day after sitting down to a meagre meal with Jessie, he said: "Jes, they say
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
CRIMSON RAMBLER CHATS
 LITTLE.

Dear Social Cornerites, one and all: I really must write again, although l had not intended to this week.
 Peggy Anne: I think it would be just fun if a good crowd of the Cor nerites could find you out in good ear- house with bells on and floating vel low ribbons to that Social Corner lawn party Aug. IS. I for one would really enjoy it. You have spoken about lit tie Peggy: in one of your next letters please tell The Corner folks how old she is. love little children and think home is very lonely without the pres ence of the little tots; they really are troublesome comforts, but then we were all children once ourselves.
 Silver Bell: So you enjoyed my let ter did you Thanks. You see. I have accepted your invitation to write again. I am glad you liked it and I'll try to please you again some time in the near future.
 Sister Ready: Your pretty card re- eeiyed; many thanks for same Shall you try to visit the New London county fair? If so. I should like to meet you there. I shall try, if nothing happens, to be there the second day.
 I think it would be grand thing if we could only have another picnic be- fore cold weather sets in. and perhaps many more of the Sisters might be able to attend. I did not see the arti- cle in the paper where it had been really decided on, and was much sur prised when I read the account in The Bulletin where it really had taken place.
 Reuben's Wife: read with much interest of your wonderful family; are they all young? It seems as though they must be, else they would quarrel and fight, for as the old saying is only birds of a feather flock toegther."
 I agree with you in thinking as you do about everybody going to the fair. It would be well for the Sisters to wear their yellow ribbons. I think a good many of the Sisters will be apt to find out who is who if they do.
 Is there any particular shade of vel low? l don't recollect seeing it spoken o fby the Sisters. I for my part pre- fer orange to any other shade.
 Theoda: Shall you be at the fair? If so, I shall be looking for you, but presume it will be hard to find you there, for among so many there will be many wearing smiles. I can't wear a Crimson Rambler now, for they are things of the past, unless you can make one out of paper for me. Ha! Ha! How about it?
 Lucy Acorn: What has become of you? Will you, too, be at the fair? If so. please come, up to me and make yourself known. If I am there I shall be dressed in dark blue.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
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AUSTRALIAN FEES
 OR YEAST SEED.

Dear Social Corner. Sometime ago one of the sisters requested informa- ton regarding Australian Or Caiifor- mia ~pees." To begin with the bees" ere not bees at ali. they are of vegetz able origin and are species of fungi such AS grows on deeayed trees,
 Two years ago in little town where I was boarding, these pees were the rage" and l, t0a, got some of fhefh, but as a doctor stated the product was quite as bad as sHy alcoholic liquor. I gave mine away.
 Following are the Fates f6F treating the bees and f9r using the ehSRsy," ST wine, as if is some times called,
 First when ye5l get y0saF bees wash t,loFoughiy and. rinse in cold water, tslen take glass jar, one that will hold 8 aBaFS is preferable, aad place a tablespoon Of Hasiasses ifl the bottssa aad tfeR pEfk ia Essff bees te 2, hai2 tfsch ia 6epsh, tfaeR fia tws=taliFds ftsii ef luke wasHR wateF and place iaF iR q sazRf wihdes vjsb can S9 laSseiy.
 HFe<y aeFHsAs tsF t~9 weeks 3 tattesSaeN sS st1sff sHeHld ias Btlf iR Aaak 1st tSs esd sf tha4 tiHas ths iaa#er
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IS hit for use and should be drained off the bees and bottled.
 The, bees should then be washed in cold water and divided into equal mounts; then proceed as at first, Tn tWos weeks they usually increase 10 twice the amount which was put in the jar first
 The liquor is a stimu1ant and enough or It. will produce the same effect as any other alcoholic drink. This I know is true.
 The usual way of using it as a me- dlclne is a wine glass before meals and and at bed time.
 Many, many, years ago those bees were used to form yeast.
 GOLDEN ROD.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
SALMON FRIED CAKES.

The Social Corner: Greetingsi There are many ways of preparing salmon We like this way very much: To one can of salmon we add four crackers. reduce the same with the meat cutter, add one egg, season, and form into cakes. after rolling in a little meal fry in a little butter
 l thought of the Social Corner pie nic all day while Dobbing and I spent the day in the hay field, and it was pleasant to attend the very pleas ant gathering in my mind. as I did the one at Gardner Lake. June 14th. I think 1t would be very pleasant if the next one could be held somewhere close to the trolley line.
 With best wishes to all from
 JIM. Farfic
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

V e ge t a bl c Com pound. M y ba ok acheduntil l thought it would break, I had pains all over me,
 nervous feelings and periodic troubles. | was very weak and run down and was losing hope of ever b eing " ell an d strong. After talk ing Lydia E. Pink
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
SOCIAL CORNER LAWN PARTY.

line Social essAer Lawn Party is ta Ra the real thing at Peggy AnH's, on Monday, August 18th: The grounds aad piazza will be trimmed with the Sesiai CsfReF aeisfs fyelioW,} and the place is situated be- tween tf7e I4ai9aR84a Baptist GhuFeh aRd Liberty Hill. All Social Corner mem S'eFs wts have tt7s tiHs Is devote te a pleasant little outing sti1l he cordially Neleetasa.
 THE RDtToh,
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Moesup.
THE HELP AND COMFORT OF
 BOOKS.

Bear Sisters of the Social Corner; After reading Ielas letter I feel as if ] Ff7iist sas BY little say about reading am tilaRiSful t7as wlleR a child 1 de vesFed all the books and papers with iR Ts7y peach, which were not many.
 Al Christmas l usually received a pG9E, and occasionally at setooi l won 3 prize, wficb was usually book; 9s9da from thess tSqe Sunday scheoi ilbEasF furnished all etheEs, these
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
HOME PRODUCTS.

Dear Social Corner sfster.-How fast the summer is passing. it almost seems ta he by, and the days shortening Rt beth ends. We have been having heiae cuttings lately, Many trips to the back ef the garden te eur hlaaLherry As.keh4 kars act ksnt asseunt ef them
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DIsCONTENT IS INFIRMTTY OF WILL
EVERY woMAN's oPPoRruNITY


  one idle of omce Norwich Conn to secona third ward drnadet the elastSa aturday n month
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JONATHAN SMITH,

30 Town St., Norwich. Dealer in OILS. GREASES, and
 GASOLINE
 A Full Supply Always on Hand. PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL for Oil Stoves Speciality. Telephone siA
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Hoods 5 rsapariila

Eradicates scrofula and all other humors, cures all their effects, makes the blood rich and abundant, strengthens all the vital organs. Take 1t.
 Get 1t today in usual liquid form or chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
WOMAN IN
 TERRIBLE STATE
Finds Help in Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
 Compound.

Bellevue, Ohio. =" I was in terrible state before took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
DOMESTIC HELPS AND RECIPES.

 Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith I send a few miscellaneous hints:
 To Cook. Loak Bread (1 pound), 40 to 50 nina Rolls. Biscuit 10 to O3 min. Muffins, 20 to 25 min. Popovers, 30 min Sponge Cake Qoaf) 40 to 60 min. Layer Cake. 15 to 20 min Fruit, 2 to 3 hours Small Cakes, Is to 20 min. Custards, 20 min. to 1 hour Steamed Brown Bread, 5 hours Steamed Pudding, 1 to hours Pie Crust, 30 to 45 minutes, Scaiioped or au gratin dishes,
 10 to 20 min Timbuses, 20 to .25 min. Potatoes. 30 to 45 min. Sour Cream Cake-Two cups of brown sugar. 1 cup of sour milk, 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoonful of clove, 1-2 teaspoonful of almond flaw bring extract, 1-2 lb. of citron, 1-2 cup of butter, i cup of sour cream, 3 tea spoons of soda, teaspoons of cin- namon, cups raisins, 1-4 ID. orange peel, If lb. lemon peel.
 Apple Sauce Cake-Two cups of brown sugar. 2 1-2 cups of apple sauce, IA ID. each of citron. lemon peel and orange. 2 teaspoons of cin- namon, cups of flour, 1 cup of but ter or shortening, 2 cups of raisins, 2 teaspoons of salt. ? teaspoons of nutmeg, 2 teaspoons of clover, 1 teaspoon of soda.
 ELLA OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith I send a few miscellaneous