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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
A MASQUERADE CARNIVAL

cd in goat skin sauntered by, follow cd by a curious crowd among whom was lively young creature with face. as black as ebony and a red bandan-
 acrusoes and aTopsy." said Marcus" hn a low tone aside to Hannah Who"
 .She is what call "BIack Beauty" returned the latter.
 Further conversation was interrupt ed by the strains of a clear, sweet voice singing A"Arrawanna-" When 1t came to the chorus all joined in heartily.
 At frequent intervals selections from
 dies were given on Victrola by "A Sister From the West" and recitations were given by Samantha" (who rem dered Chapter K from Samantha At
 Saratoga" in a manner that reused her audience to a state of great en- thusiasm); and one of her original poems in melting tone. Suddenly all present began to feel very happy and contented. The req son of this soon became apparent to
 all present. Floating in across the lawn came a beautiful Fairy" dressed in a filmy gown of silver and white, with silver star on the top of her
 wand, and followed by her Fairy God Mother" who showered four-leaf
 clovers among the guests. 1nTe6 C0eeTS TOT the SOCIAL cor ner Fairies said Jane" and they | were given with a right good will Teddy" who was fond of dancing
 suggested that all present dance the
 Virginia Reel This idea having been favorably received a long line with Uncle Si." and Liza Ann at
 the head and Nat" and "Jane Ann l at the foot
 This performance delighted Great Grandma who said it reminded her of her girlhood days when they danced
 Money Musk" in the big farm house kitchen.
 The Social Corner alphabet next gave an exhibition of folk dancing which charmed all who saw it, by it's | ininitable quaintness. At the con- clasion of the dance supper was serv- | ed at long tables on the lawn. The Editor had the seat of honor al | the head of the table and was toast l master. The supper was triumph
 for the Social Corner Aunts, who had
 charge of this part of the entertain
 ment.
 The menu cards were designed by | @Samantha's Daughter" and had the | Social Corner monogram done in yell
 low. in one corner.
 Flower Lover'' with Joseph Doe'sT
 assistance had charge of the table decorations.
 Ample justice having been dcne tc | the supper the Editor rose to his feet
 and made an eloquent speech; at the
 conclusion of which, he asked all pres-
 ent to join in singing the Social Cor
 ner song, composed by Married and ] Happy"
 The song ended he called upon Pol | ly Peppermint to respond to the toast 1 Here's to our absent friends" In response Polly Peppermint read | letters from "Potlatch," 'Balsam Fir | fO1d TTilSnu EfENrOzanD ord | Diana"
 One toast followed another in rapid succession and the exercises were con- | ciuded by three rousins cheers for The
 Norwich Bulletin.
 As the guests were speeding home 1 ward in trolley, automobile and car | riages, memories of the pleasant re-
 union filled their minds. As the guests did not unmaslxN a de- | licious sense of mystery pervaded the | whcie affair and gave an added charm l to the masquerade carnival | ENID
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HOW TO SLIP AND MULTIPLY
 PLANTS.

Dear Sisters: While the oppressive lamp heat of dog days is upon us is he best time in the whole year to 'oot slips. or plant cuttings They Fill take root much sooner than early In the summer. when it is hot and ary.
 The ordinary geraniums and petu- aias don't require so much care to foot, only good soil; kept damp all the time. and out of the direct sun light But ivy. geraniums and Lady Washtngtons are more particular. A pose light soil such as an old chip ed or routed sawdust or leaves. com nonly called leaf mold, is best for heSe,, and for fuchsias and begonias.
 I recently read that tuberous be- ronia cuttings could be rooted in damp and kept under glass, and mean to ry 1t this summer. I have tried them n other soil and they always rot. It , too wet for them.
 Heliotrope, lantanas and carnations Ire little difficult, and the first two need extra shade and dampness, and always select a strong budded slip, with the wood partly hardened, not
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
U. A. K. REPLIES TO "A CRANK.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: I feel called upon to say few words in
 self defense in reply to "A Crank's'
 letter concerning J. A. Ks rheuma- tism.
 In the first place he seems to think
 whatever ills befal us. are all our own fault. and not ordered by a High CT Power. If one tries the best he
 can to do what is prescribed to be
 for the best. and fails, do you think
 1t is any fault of his?
 think there is a Higher Power
 that controls us all in whatever we do; and. whatever is ordered by that Power will come to us.
 I have eaten no rare or fresh meat for three years, and very little of any other. l have been under the doctors care for four months. He put
 me on the lowest kind of diet and
 was half starved all the time; no meat, no eggs, fish, clams, no sugar or sweets. Coffee or tea Ishave not
 used for years; nothing but water l do not prefer drugs to going with out eating, or rheumatism to starv- ing" Hungry all the time, and still the rheumatism kept right on it's job My diet now consists principally of fish. fruit and vegetables; sometimes
 half an orange and ginger cake is | unwholesome food of any, kind and | cannot understand why. there should be so much uric acid in my system Of course I understand, as you say it is caused by what we eat;'' if
 months of low diet and treatment will l not clean out the system, will you Kindly tell me what will? am now taking patent medicine, and it has done me more good than anything have tried before, for T am gainins all the time. and suffer less pain. ] can so out now. where before could scarcely get out of my chair
 Gala Lily: I have never lived in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HOW To TREAT THE cEPENDENT
 SICK.

Dear Members of the Social Corner: I G..n writing e. few words for the bene- fit of the sick. A sick ladys expert enco set ne thinking.
 This lady had just escaped death and that is all, and for a week had had aboRt one hours sleep; being poor peo- pie, the husband had to attend to ms work. and kind neighbors were com ing, bringing drinks and food and tidying up the rooms and the patient was doing fine (of course. she was out of her head at times for want of sleep) when an almost entire stranger ma ie her daily appearance and never did anything or brought anything. but looked around and found fault with the surroundings and asked questions about things which happened from 20 to 30 years before; among other things, Have you been married before2 and How long had you been married when your husband died? and just such painful questions; and then she went over the neighborhood and told all she saw and found out.
 This was thoughtlessness; she had never been sick, and she was one of those busybodies, gadding and quizzing all the time and peddling what she found out
 Don't go where there is sickness un- less it's out of kindness of the heart, and when you do and see everything upset don't ask where this or that is; nor say is there anything I can do? but walk out. go home. get a duster, brush and dust pan (providing you cannot find one without asking) and tidy up the room; get water and wash the pa tient'S hands and face and fix up the bed and arrange the pillows. If the room is very hot or close, wiring out a handkerchief and pin to screen in window, and it will greatly reduce the temperature; then get the patient something to eat: arrange on the pret- tiest plate or dish you can find, and if they have flowers and love them go into the gardens and pick a flower of each kind. so they can see what's in bloom; talk Interestingly, but don't ask questions.
 If they say this or that and you see their mind Is wandering say ''Yes, Yes, and they will calm down and finally become drowsy.
 Say "I must be going. but will soon come again! Now try and get a nap and under such treatment they gene-- ally will. It will only take about one hour of your time. Cali at each neigh oor's door and say I've just come from Mrs. B-'s. I think she will go to sleep if not disturbed" Say to one: If you will make a dish of this or that about noon and take for her dinne-s' and to another: If you wiH drop in about tea time with some tea and toast" and to another: If you will cali in the evening and fix her up comfort able for the night" Do you see, one brings perhaps nothing but a flower, perhaps another a book, perhaps It may be weeks before it can be read, but it will be something pleasant to look forward to.
 Now. Brothers and Sisters, if you can't and are not willing to do your self, don't go and annoy the sick by questions and making them worse in- stead of better.
 FROM A NURSE.
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too green and tender or they will wilt
 and turn black directly.
 The same rule applies to the scent ed leaf geraniumS, rose, skeleton and
 oak leaf. and to coleus cuttings, which
 are very tender and must not be kept
 too wet, or they will rot
 Oleanders are rooted in a wide
 mouthed bottle of rain water kept in the sun. Take a strong budded cut
 ting partly hardened and tuck cotton
 in the space between it and the edge of the bottle, so as to hold it steady
 and not let it rest on the bottom of
 the glass. When long white roots
 form, pot and keep damp (not soak ing wet, and shady until it gets used to its new quarters. Large oleanders
 are best wintered in the cellar. Gloxinia bulbs are formed by put ting large, strong leaves in a bottle of
 rain water. the same as an oleander, only keep in a more shady place. When little bulb forms on the stem of the leaf, pot it carefully and after awhile the leaf will drop off and in due time the bulb will be another plant. Gloxinias and tuberous bego- nias need to be dried off and rested through the winter. set mine away in the winter in frost-proof closet just as they were in the pots, and when they begin to show signs of
 growth toward spring hang them out
 to the light and water thoroughly. The Daphne odora is the hardest plant to root that I know of. I have rooted several slips. but they must be kept under glass. damp ana warm always and I have sometimes had half a dozen failures before getting
 one to root and then they are provok- ingly slow to grow.
 In roofing tea roses always take 9 slip where a blossom has just fallen off, keep in a, shady place with a lamp chimney or lantern globe over it till tho new leaves put out, and bring to the sun gradually.
 If the callas have been resting | through the summer. as they should
 be. now is the time to divide and repot them in good, rich soil.
 Also this month is the time to pot l freesia bulbs for winter blooming and set them away in the dark to make roots; and about January they will begin to gladden. ones eyes and per- fume the house with their fragrant | white or straw colored blossoms. Hyacinths and Easter lilies don't need attention till later. But methinks some of the sisters will think I have said enough on the subject.
 Chore Girl and I discovered to our regret when it was too late that we | had left our souvenirs behind. The | thunder storm must have scattered our wits, and by the way, is a thunder l storm the natural accompaniment of l a picnic? It seems so.
 Hoping to meet you all in the future, TOT
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Mothers Fool.

Mothers Fool. PTis plain to me- said the farmers tThese boys will make their marks
 in life. They never were made to handle a hoe, And at once to college they ought to Yes, John and Henry-'tis clear to me, Great men in this world are sure to V be;
 But Tom. he's little above a fool. So John and Henry must go to school HNo, really. wife, quoth Farmer As he set his mug of, cider down, Tom does more work in a day for
 me. Than both of his brothers do in three. Book-learning will never plant bean1 or corn, Nor hoe potatoes-sure as you're s born; Nor mend a rod of broken fence; For my part give me common sense.'' But his wife the roost was bound to And so ,"the boys' were sent to
 school; While Tom. of course, was left behind For his mother said he had no mind Five years at school the students } spent, linen each one into business went John learned to play the flute and
 fiddle, And parted his hair (of course) in the
 middle. Though his brother looked rather
 higher than he, And hung out his shingle-"H. Brown
 M. D.'' Meanwhile at home, their brother Ton, Had taken a notion into his head; Though he said not 8. word but trim
 med his trees And hood his corn and sowed his pecs But somehow, either "by hook or crook Hemanaged to read full many a book Well. the war broke out and "Captair
 Tom,' To battle a hundred soldiers led; And when the rebel flag went down Game marching home as General Brown But he went to work on the farm again, Planted his corn and sowed his grain Repaired the house and broken fence sense. Now, common sense was rather rare And the state house needed a portion
 there. So our family dunce'' moved into
 town And people called him Governor Brown" And his brothers who went to the
 city school, Came home to live with mothers
 fool.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
MARRIED AND HAPPY LEAVE,
 HOSPITAL.

Lear Social Corner Friends: Ruth S kir.d inquiry of last week teInpts me tn tiy my hand at a note.
 I am progressing. though slowly with home in sight tomorrow (AIonday Aug. 10). Shall be something of an ir~aiid for several weeks yet; but time pa asses rapidly and Soon I shall be well anc strong again.
 Theoda, Aunt Mehitable4 and Biddy have all called on me. I had flowers f, onl Aunty No. 1 and a friend al Storrs. Papers from Balsam Fir and cards from many other Sisters. I thank yoU all
 The cake that was brought me from Auntys picnic the night nurses enjoy e for their supper. I wasn't eating cake just then.
 Best wishes to all
 MARRIED AND HAPPY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Norwich cfc,~, but very near Am feel ing very much Better since the warm weather came. Thousht to get call from you before this.
 Peggy Anne: T do not understand what you refer to in regard to my strong imagination. Will you please explain. I quite recently heard from those people you inquired about They are about the same I wonder who you are? You seem to know me!
 Aunt Sarah lives in Lebanon. wonder if she has changed her pen name?
 Welcome to Old Glory, long may she wave above and around The So- cial Corner.
 I should like to hear from "A Crank again in the next issue.
 Best wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
A CARD SHOWER SUGGESTED . FOR POTEATCH,

Dear Editor and Sisters: I forgot to mention in my last letter that Potlatch has a birthday the 18th of August. Other duties pressed so hard that it was crowded out of my mind. I woul1 ike ner to have a card shower, and ID doubt, being so far away, she wlll be pleased with the attention. It ia rather late, but better late than ne-er."
 Euldy: I was not inconvenienced very long, thank you, although if caused me four trips to the city; but all is right now, I trust.
 Doctor: A little mistake in printing gives a different meaning to a subject as the case in my last letter. It should have read drive" instead of dinner ' Hoping to see a good many of you at Aunt Abby's the 18th. am
 AUNTY NO. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
A NICE NOTE FROM GREAT.
 GRANDMA.

To the Dear Members of the Social Corner: A friend jokingly said to me: T do like to read the Social Corner, and sometimes think the object of the "Oh, no'I' I said. That is not sol We are striving to make home life moresRttractive and beautiful by sow ing seeds of kindness and love in the hearts of each other. and supplying o1r bodily needs in ways that prove most beneficial As the years pass on d memory of happy home life will often prove rich legacy. We are not so am- bilious for things pertaining to this life that we forget the great hereafter"
 Polly Peppermint: I did enjoy your letter. 1t carried me back a few years, and there was so much reality in it. Baked potatoes with dried beef and cream was a favorite dish.
 May the Social Corner ever exist
 GREAT GRANDMA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HOW c. SAW SENSES IT.

 Dear Cornerites:-I am sure we are all saddened by this cruel and what seems to us, unnecessary war.
 Undoubtedly the Advent people see in it signs of Christ's second coming. b I am reminded of the story of a poor widow ho sat in her door sewing. When some Advent people Cwho be- lfeved Christ was coming that day) came by her door on their way to a mountain top to await His comicg, they stopped and urged the widow to join them
 The widow said: No, if Christ does not come today Johnny will need thIs shirt I am making: and if He does come He will find me doing my duty I think that is the attitude to take. To do the duty that lies nearest us in the best manner we are able to, and in so doing be ready for whatever comes to us.
 C. SAW.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

fred addressed Anna, admitting a1 rairation. Anna assumed amazemcnt. Alfred adopted aggressiveneses. A. f-ed's audacity alarmed Anna. Alfred attempted abducting Anna Anna afraid and agitated, acquainted Adolf. Auclt accused Alfred. Alfred, angered, abused Adolf awfully. Adolf answered Alfred. Alfred attacked Adolf. Anna, a:hast, aided Adolf. Adolf and Anna almost annihilated Alfred. Alfred ab cicated absolutely. Anna accepted Adolf. Adolf and Anna abruptly ab- sconded, abandoned Austria altogether, arrived at Antwerp, and always abided abroad afterwards.
 Hoping to see this in print, I will say sec l night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
PoTATcH's SOCIAL CORNER
 GARDEN,

Editor and Social Corner Friends: - My last letter to you either missed reaching the Editor or found the waste basket. I wrote in June. telling you of my trip to Whidby Island.
 Can not blame the Editor for turning it down-but I am too full of the Seattle spirit to give up at small turn downs. so will venture once more-and impose upon good nature.
 have been quite interested in your social gatherings-wish could drop in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
RECIPES WANTED.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Mem bers: Last year received a recine for making elderberry wine. but have mislaid it. so could someone kindly send me recipe The elderberries are getting ripe now. The elderberry wine l made last year was lovely. l would also like to know if some one will kindly send me a recipe for putting up sweet corn.
 am going to try your recipe for string beans.
 MRS I R
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
( Bucklen's Arnica Sa1ve for Sores
 HcrmS and Hot Weather Make chiI.
dren Sick.

Get box of Kickapoo Worm Killer .oday. Give it to your child accord ng to directions, and see how quick your sick and nervous child will ;et we'll. It rids the system of worms ' clears the sallow complexion - ;hecks pains in stomach and bowels cleans the tongue and makes the breath sweet. Its mild and tonic med cines induce sleep and tone up the ystem. Guaranteed to help. Money ,aek if not satisfied. Only 25c at your Druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

GREAT GRANDMA-Card forward e Thanks for card.
 GLOVER LEAF-Please send in Alr full address. VAIL SOCIAL CORNER writers win re glad to hear Married and Happy is come again and in fair way to re- SoVer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
)uchen's Arnica Salve for Skin Erup-
 tionS Infection and Insect Bites Danoerous

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects, which breed quickly in garbage pails, onds Of stagnant water, barns, musty faces, etc, are carriers of disease. Every time they bite you. they inject ,oison into your system from which Nome dread disease may result Get a ottle of Sloan's Eminent It is an- lseptic and a few drops will neu- ralize the infection caused by insect bites or rusty nails. Sloan's Lini- nent disinfects Cuts. Bruises and put it in your home Money back if uot satisfied. Only 25c at your Drug Gst.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

and enjoy the good fellowship. My thoughts are often with you. And | feel an interest in The Corner cutings. How nice to meet one another. finding friends again.
 was glad to know the little bow won out. As am far away, 1t did not matter so much to me, but was m favor of it. and still have the one sent to me by Sister Theoda- Yellow and white are our Potlatch colors- An em- blem of snow and gold. of our North ern country. Alaska
 I have just had pleasant visit from Wildwood
 me, household. duties, also the care of garden and flowers.
 The Social Corner garden has been success. The Rose of New England Is the pride of the garden. and com menced blooming the last of June. Sweet peas in bloom middle of June. Our spring was very early. I had roses blooming in April. notice many of the old writers have dropped out of late. hope when the busy season is over. we shall hear from them again One of the Sisters sent in directions for dough beads I wonder if any of you ever made rose beads. They are very nice if one cares for them and always fragrant I have made several | tions how. to make them if any one wishes to know, so to make them an- other summer. | Aunty No. i: Am I owing you a letter. Please mention it in your next letter to The Corner.
 Peggy Ann: Should like to know the name of your mother-in-law if we | were schoolmates on Kick hill. | Ma You will hear from me soon Haven't forgotten you. | Hetta Marie: Suppose you are very busy with care of garden and home. | R. D.: We have not heard from you for some time. Perhaps you are get. ting ready for the Fair. I hope you will all enjoy meeting there this fall | It is hard to enjoy the many bless. | fngs we have when we read of thC struggles of war and misery of ouI | Foreign people Ir is heart rendine | and how thankful we should feel foI the peace and comforts we are en. | toying in this grand country of ours. | With kind wishes for one and all am as ever your Sister in the goldel | west.
 POTLATCH.
 Seattle, Wash.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
IT IS so,F YOU SEE IT IN THE SOCIAL CORNER
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY


 letters on one of Address SOCIAL CORNER THREE PRIZES Award elastsa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Seattle, Wash.

Your letter must have been lost in the mail for it never reached The Bull letin office. It is not strange we lose letter now and then; but it is sur prising so large per cent reach their stination.-SOCIAL CORNER EDf- TORI
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Hot Weather
will soon be here.

will soon be here. GET PREPARED for it by installing a .shUUD" Hot Water Heater. Does away at once with Hot Kitchen and saves a lot of coal.
 Come in our office and let us demons strate and explain to you how simple it Is to have HOT WATER without burning lot of coal.
 The finest invention of these simes for the Hogsekeeper in Hot Weather zt small cost of installing. Can be attached to any boiler. ',
 eEs.2 IN MIND we are headquar- ters for all kinds of Heaters and RaEs5s operated with Gas
 Let us demonstrate them to you.
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WALL PAPERS

We still have large assortment of the different grades left over, and at greatly reduced prices, which we will be pleased to show you.
 Mculdings and Cut Out Borders 70 match same. Also Paints, Muresco in white and tints. and general assor.- ment of decorative supplies, including Papier Mache for halls and vestibulas.
 Orders received for painting, paper hanging and decorating.
 P. F. MUETAGH TeIephone s2 and s4 West Main St.