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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
A THANKSGIVING INCIDENT.

My friend and were sitting com fortably by her shining kitchen stove enjoying the warmth of the bright fire, for it was cold and windy out of doors, while feasting upon the contents of a freshly popped pan of corn.
 We had each told of the menus which we had already planned, and exchanged recipes and our ideas of the best. ways to prepare and serve the various dishes, and also spoken of the guests expected.
 Then our talk turned to the Thanks giving days of our childhood and many and varied were the incidents which came to our minds as we thought of the old days.
 Did ever tell you" asked her, "of the Thanksgiving we care near having hash for dinner?"
 T think not,'' she replied laughing ''But anyway, that might not be such great hardship. Hash, if it's good and plenty is not to be despised.'
 'I agree with you there" I said, "but this wasn't the regular hash.
 We had the usual old fashioned dinner planned and number of guests invited to eat It. Our family, of course wasn't small, and taking it altogether we had to extend our dining table to it's utmost length to accommodate us all.
 Everything went along nicely. The
 
 ed; the turkey, beautifully Drowned, was put on it's platter and graced the , center of the table, and was f1anked by bowl of its delicious gravy. Bread, butter. pies, cake, pickles, cranberry jelly and vegetables of various kinds were all on the table. and mother was just taking up the potatoes
 Of course, we children were standing around. snifing the savory odors, and getting under foot generally, but now everything was ready and we were pre- pairing to take our places, when, crash! ha table parted in the middle, and down it went towards the floor. Ev- erything took toboggan slide to the center of the table.
 You may Imagine what a wall went up from us younger ones when we saw our much anticipated dinner in such a tumble. But fortunately the cloth didn't break, if the table did, and be- yond being somewhat mixed, no great harm was done.
 ''The gravy was spilled, of course, but there was plenty more in the ket- tie. The milk pitcher was the only dish broken. but there were more pit chers, and th1ee was more milk in the pantry.
 Everybody came to the rescue and things were picked up and straighten- ed out in jiffy; the table was re- paired. another cloth spread, and be- fore long our unfortunate dinner was once Snore on the table, and I am sure it tasted just as good as though no ac- cident hSSl befallen it. But what a laugh we had over it. both that day and for a long time after
 T should think you might have had said my friend. 'I'll try to profit by your experience and see that my ta- ble is well braced before set it for my Thanksgiving guests. It may be fun : ny but have no wish to repeat 1t. Be- sides, it might have a different and perhaps worse ending
 'F'orewarned is forearmed. eh ?'' said T. Well, my table has a fifth leg in the center So think there is no dan ger of anything like it happening to me this year."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
GREETINGS FROM READY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: l thought I was a back number until I answered my name at the Husking Bee I enjoyed the gathering and was glad so many were present. I imagine a few had to change thefr voices several times. When see a new name I just wonder if.
 have enjoyed these lovely fall days so much. I think the fall coloring Of foliage was beautiful and as we had no rain we were allowed to enjoy it's beauty longer.
 I. feel very sorry there has been a break in our circle caused by death. have been grieved to read of so many deaths this fall of people I have met and enjoyed their company.
 November always means a very hard month to get through.
 c. p. S.: was glad to be remem- bered by you. These cold days keep the man of the house busy. October Sth called on friends and sat on the original woodbox. It seemed good to see it again. Sweet William is very busy with her little oneS-four under eight years. The youngest is a dear little girl T months old, as good as gold and pretty as a picture. I am glad you did go to one of the Social Corner gatherings.
 Ma: I do miss your letters so much
 Married and Happy: I was so pleased to read again one of your bright and spicy letters. Frozen: When you get better please write to us. Theoda: I am glad you had such a pleasant summer. Aunty No. l: Am glad all reports of your sickness were not true.
 Enid: When get some cards I will answer.
 Crimson Rambler: Your card re- ceived. Will answer as soon as I can. have a few cards must answer Have not forgotten the sisters who sent them
 Frank: I often think of you Polly Wintersreen: Thanks. I am l well but busy. I once lived on the street called Oak and that pretty little place called The Oaks, known now as Quercus avenue. Aunt Mehitable: always read your letters with pleasure.
 Best wishes to all. SISTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

DIANA-Check has been sent. Sxrics will be used in due time.
 PEGGY ANNE-Card received and will be mailed to Old Glory.
 QUEEN ELIZABETH-Cnrds at h-nd and forwarded to the writers ELLA OF CANTERBURY-C1 rec ived and mailed to Social Corner CID GLORIA souvenir ca a w its your full address at this of AUNT JUDY-Letter received and mailed to J. E. T.
 AUNT HESTER-Letter received and forwarded to Bal am Fir.
 BFE-Card received and forwarded SOCIAL CORNER PUss-It is rath- CT surprising I should have lost track of you.
 CRIMSON RAnIBLER-Cards re- ceived and mailed to the writers rep resented by pen names.
 DAN-Sorry your excellent Thanks irving letter did not arrive until the Social Corner page was made up.
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rain VIC have had. Seems 50 nice to have plenty of water after having to go a quarter of mile or so to get any to use.
 In looking over the recipes which I sent in two weeks ago I see forgot the baking powder in the date cake It calls for three teaspoons level full Aunt Judy: What is the reason LMo not hear from you? I would like lie of your nice letters. Hope you are not sick after working so hard all summer. Miss your letters in The Bulletin.
 Clover Leaf: Just enjoyed that visit with you and your husband. Hope you did not get wet going home and that you will come again soon.
 Sally Sycamore: Have you forgotten that promised visit?
 Would love to hear from Maine Low CT, Azalea and Wandering Jew.
 Crimson Rambler: Have you got that croeheting all done for Christmas Hope to see you soon. Rural Delivery: Am glad you had such a very pleasant birthday and a nice shower of cards. Wishing all The Corner a pleasant Thanksgiving, will close this time.
 AUNT ABBY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
MIeNoN,s OPINION.

Dear Cornerites: What lovely weath- CT. I spend every minute I can spare out in the open and am gaining in health and strength by so doing Whats what? What is the use of let ting Grandpa Parker spread discord among The Corner writers! While he is counting the what's he is not watching the girls with marrow skirts getting aboard the trolley cars.
 Lucy Acorn: I did have the blues that day. but after reading your let ter felt very much ashamed of my self. I think you are the bravest little woman. I know of, with your hands and heart full of trouble and yet keeping so cheerful. I am busy cleaning house and trying to do lit- tie dressmaking. but when I am through, think I will take a drive out your way. I have a, pretty little driv- ing horse that is not afraid of any thing. not even autos.
 J. E. T.: You will have to guess again. Once upon time I stopped at your place and you gave me a glass of nice creamy milk.
 Black Pansy: quite agree with you I think there is many a hard working housewife who would be more con- tented and happier if she had a cer- tain amount of money, even if it had to be a small one. that she could use as she pleased; if married life is 8 parInerSnlp, don'C see why the huS- sband should be the whole partnership and handle all the money. after the living expenses are paid, and then he wonders why his wife is discontente6 and not quite as affectionate as she was when they were first married.
 Steamed AppIes-If you haven't . hot oven, and want baked apples, try this way: Prepare the same as fo1 baking. put in a pan with little water, sprinkle with sugar, cover tight and cook on top of stove. The apples will be done in a few minutes, ana quite as good as if baked.
 MICNON
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AUNT HESTER.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PIE

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Thanksgiving is so near, I will 7erd fin a recipe for chicken pie that is very nice.
 Chicken Pie: Boil the chicken till tender. remove the bones and place
 he chicken in a pan: then add to the broth three crackers. rolled fine, salt and pepper to taste, pour over the chicken; make a crust of one quart Haxall flour, one large tablespoon lard, nesteaspoon Sodas two teaspoons cream tartar, one teaspoon salt, milk enough to mix like biscuit: put this over the chicken and bake in quick oven till done. You can use two heaping tea spoons baking powder instead of the soda and cream tartar if you prefer it. Pumpkin Pie-One cup stewed pumpkin. three cups sweet milk, one cup sugar, one teaspoon Cor less) each Of nutmeg and ginger, two eggs. Bake with one crust This makes three pies.
 Three-Layer Cake-Three eggs (save the white of one for frosting), two cups sugar, one-half cup butter, one cup cold water, three cups four, one tea spoon cream tartar, one-half teaspoon soda, salt land flavor. For the first half cup entrants, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, one tablespoon molasses.
 English Puddins-One cup suet, enc cup TnolasseS, one cup milk, one cup raisins (chopped). three cups four, one teaspoon soda; salt and spice to taste. Steam three hours.
 Sauce for Puddings-One cup white sugar, one egg, small piece butter, beat well together; set it on a tea kettle of hot water till it heats through or put in g, double boiler; flavor with lemon or nutmeg.
 Coffee Cake-T&o cups coffee sugar. one cup butter, one cup molasses, one cup strong coffee, four eggs, one tea spoon asedas two teaspoons cinnamon, two. teaspoons c1ove, one teaspoon nutmeg, one pound raisins, one pound entrants, four cups four. This makes two loaves and will keep a long time.
 Paula: No. I am very sure Crimson Rambler or any of the other sisters don't know who I aIn.- Do you live near any of the sisters? You certain ly had them guessing for a while. Rural Delivery: think the time has come for me to use the celebrated sa1ve. I was very much amused when read your letter in Saturdays paper. wotS~ enjoy having you and Mrs. R. D. call on me very much, and then you could tell whether you are right or wrong, or who's who.
 = KEZIAII DOOTITTIF
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
REFLECTIONS FROM DoTTIE.

Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: When Saturdays Bulletin comes cannot do my work until l read it; and after reading it I can hardly keep from writing a few more thoughts.
 I rather like the idea of having so many sisters and brothers to write to. and wonder if some of us don't write through this Corner to more than they do to blood relations?
 I don't think I would if I had any. But I stand alone in the world as far as brothers and sisters are con cerned by ties of blood. But I ku Jv each man is my brother and each woman my sister through this wide world, and that each day live I must do something to uplift my brother and sister if wish to grow and find com fort in those everlasting arms of my Heavenly Father.
 I am glad some of the readers are interested in the growth of the soul or spirit, as 1t shows an awakening of the spirit; and when you have that you can cast out every evil. hatred and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
A cHATTY LETTER FROM HOPE
 FUL.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner: It has been long time since I have had a chat with you, but I have enjoyed very much read ing your letters. Of late have had the pleasure of meeting with several of the sisters.
 Poll Wintergreen: You dear old soul, how arc you? Didn't we have a fine time? Don't forget thit broom drill. When think of it have to laugh, and to think that it turned out just as we wanted it to.
 Eliza Jane: Am glad you found the flank fat to be 8 success. We use it in our house for nearly everything. How is the dear little girl? Hope she is much better. I certainly spent a very pleasant week with you, and in a way was sorry when it came to fling home. I had very urgent call while I was away. but it could not be helped as I had all I could attend to in another direction. Will send you the collar pattern later.
 Doctor: Here I am at home once more. My trip to Norwich was most successful one as I am feeling very much better. You certainly have some fine doctors in your city. Are you having much practice now? Oh! want to tell you that the last trip brought the umbrella way home. Didn't
 
 Eliza Jane: Was disappointed not to find the recipe for molasses drop cooiies-will look for it later.
 Aunty No. 1: Hope you will be able to take the trip you spoke of. Should like to be there. too. Was sorry not to be able to see you.
 Biddy: Where art thou? You don't seem to cackle much of late. Suppose you are busy as usual.
 Theoda: Wonder if you feel sure now who I am. Didn't I tell you knew you? Have you had any fried cabbage lately?
 Grace: I know you are very busy but would like 50 much to hear from you once in a while. How are the dear little ones? Should like to have seen you recently when I was so near and yet so far.
 With best wishes to all the Cor
 HOPEFUL
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
GOOD RECIPES FROM AUNT HES
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 Dear Social Corner Sisters: [ will now take time to write a few lines to The Corner folks and wish you all a happy Thanksgiving.
 The sky is overcast with clouds and looks as if we might get storm o1 some kind: We are very much in need of rain down this way. Ou, well is dry and has been so for quite q while The wind blows cold and sounds like winter although we are not apt to get much winter until the swamps i'll up more
 [ suppose all the sisters are busy getting a fruit cake and mince meal ready for the Thanksgiving feast.
 Aunt Abby: Are you subject tc severe headaches? I think they are very disagreeable to bear.
 Chatterbox: What are you doing most of the time? have looked fol a letter several days now.
 and roll call very much; delighted tc meet some more of the writers.
 Ma, Of Waterford: Haven't seer any thing from your pen for a long tiTlfe.s How are all your chickens do ing now? My 41ens aren't laying very good.
 Enid: Your piece on Halloween party was very good. enjoyed read
 Silas' Wife: laughed quite all tho while I was reading your story about your trip to Niagara Falls.
 L. T. H, and Blue Bells: Letter re. ceived. Thanks for pretty post card will try and answer before long.
 Eliza Jane: I have saved your egg less recipes for future use. Will write you how I come out with them.
 Married and Happy: I am glad tt learn of your improved health Hope it will continue in same way.
 Here are couple of recipes I finG are very good:
 Rice MoId-Wasi1 one cup of rio, and let boil till done; then add cur of sugar and some vanilla extract ant let boil minutes: then pour into z ring mold and when it gets firm GU around the edge of pan and take ou on a plate. Fill the center with sliced banana or an orange and serve witl whipped cream and sugar.
 Baked Carrots Wash and peel si1 medium sized carrots and boil ten der: slice into baking dish a Iayel cfzcarrot and then a layer of hamburg steak or any meat run through a mea cutter; then layer of cracker crumbs fill up to the top, adding cracker last salt and pepper and fill up the pan 'wicN milk Bake 20 minutes in hot oven.
 Must close now with kindest regards to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
THE GOSPEL SUNSHINE

THE GOSPEL SUNSHINE We need the gospel sunshine all along the toiling way, We need it in the shadows or the brave and busy day;
 The gospel of the sunshine
 That shall teach the world to be A world where life is happy
 And the heart of joy is free. ws pray for gospel sunshine for its singing and it's cheer. We need it in our troubles when the clouds are rolling near;
 The new and holy gospel
 Of the heart and of the mind, That shall teach the love of beauty And the art of being kind. We long for gospel sunshine that It's light of joy may flood The world around our footsteps, ana US jingle in the blood:
 The tenderest of gospels,
 By all creatures understood, With its sermons of the spirit
 And it's text of brotherhood. we need the gospel sunshine, need its beauty every hour, It's all-enfoIding magic and it's all- beholding power;
 The gospel born of wonder In the blue skies up above To set the worlds heart beating To immortal notes of love.
 Baltimore Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
WAYS OF CURING MEAT-No.s 2

Dear Social Corner Sisters: You will find the following ways of preserving meats satisfactory:
 Dutch Beef-Get a fine piece of round of beef; rub it well with one pound coarse sugar. Do this twice a day for three days, using the same sugar. When the sugar has thoroughly pene- trated the meat, wipe dry and salt with the following mixture: Comm n and bay salt, of each four ounces; saltpetre and saIprunel, of each two ounces; black pepper and allspice.- of each one ounce. Rub well and con- tinue to do 50 for. fortnight; then roll the beef tight in a cloth. sew 1t up and 1t is ready for smoking. The smoking should be long enough to thoroughly and slowly dry the beef, but not long enough for the covering to separate.
 This meat may be cut and boiled as wanted. It should be pressed with. a weight till cold, This will keep two or three months after 1t is boiled, if 1t IS rubbed all over with hot fat Qard or suet Inefted) and a layer of fat out over. a fresh cut surface.
 Mutton Hams-Coarse sugar. bsv salt and common salt, equal parts, and to each pound of this mixture add If saltpetre and salprunel one ounce each; of black pepper, allspice, juni- per berries and coriander seeds, all NAoOAS 1bcllA d1I OuDC6 6dEn- DrY them all before the fire and rub meat while hot. This is an excellent pickle for tongues. Smoke as any other ham. Mutton hams are usually fried of broiled in rashers or thin slices as you would pork ham.
 Worcestershire Sausaaes-These are made entirely of beef. Choose a fine. juicy round steak; chop 1t very fine. Allow two parts lean. one part fat and one part bread crumbs; season highly with pepper and salt. Allow to each pound eight sage leaves, dried aa,l rubbed fine, with half a spoon uf n1ajoram. Put them in bags and cook the same as any other sausage.
 Red Beef for Slieinq coId-The best part for this purpose is the thin flank. Take off the skinny inside and salt the meat for a week or ten days with fhs following mixture, rubbed in and turned morning and night: Common salt, one pound; saltpetre and bay salt, each one ounce; coarse brown sugar. 9 quarter of a pound. Pound and nfx, using the mixture more or less according to the size of the meat When salt enough, wipe the meat drk. SprinkleA ocer 1t black pepper, a utt.e powdered mace and cloves, an onion chopped fine and some parsley. Roll t 1p. bind 1t tight with 3, strip of mus
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
THE MISSION or FLOWERS.


 Dear Editor and Social Corner Fam fly: As take my pen to write, am led to fathom the mysteries of spirit ual and of material growth. We are spiritually fed by the grand and beau- t4ful works we find in nature. The depths of the blue sky. the sunshine, the drifting of the clouds, all leading to the contemplation of Gods wonder ful works. Certainly that which nour- isiles our material growth Is not more important than that which ministers to our higher faculties.
 The mission of flowers: What do they teach? Their beauty and fra igrance gracefully combined have d pure refining influence. To me there is no excuse for one who has a home to neglect making it pleasant and att tractiye to the family. especially where there are children .1s $
 Now is the time to plant the bulbs 1orsthe early spring flowers They can be obtained for s small outlaS and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
AN EXCELLENT FRosrrMe RECIPE

Dear Sisters and Brothers, too; As J. D. T. claims she does not know me, will ask her if sine has the cabbage heard her talking about one Saturday not long ago. If so, am coming over to get some before long.
 S. 4. w.: Please favor us all with your Indian meal dumplings recipe, az have men folks in my family who are very fond of Indian meal cooked in any way.
 Crimson Rambler: If you know who I am. come ahead. Should be pleased to be found out.
 Farmer: What has become of you Are you busy harvesting? The busy season will soon be over and then let us hear from you again. This is an excellent Frosting Recipe for a layer cake: Take one-half cup of sugar, white of an egg and a large apple grated. Beat for at least 15 min utes, or until very light and white.
 QUEEN ELIZABETH.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
LiFEs coNTRARIETIEs.


 Dear Social Corner Members: It has been a long time since 1 visited The Corner, but have had a very busy summer, and if had the time to write was too tired.
 l have enjoyed the letters very much although many weeks I did not have time to read them until they had been in the house several days.
 Blllfe'S letter last week brought a true case" to my mind. Of course, there are many who would say it was all bosh to think if one congratulated this or that, their fortune would change. but the following case is true. l nave some friends a young couple, who do not always get along as pleas antly as they should, notwithstanding they are both splendid people. I have often heard the wife say that when she and John have had weeks of as near as it is possible to have of per feet happiness all of a sudden it would come over her when she was doing some household task, perhaps, or in the midst of some amusement, how Tn few days. or perhaps that vel ; day, cloud would arise that nearly always end in storm.
 After she began to notice that this always happened, she would say 70 herself: T won't let anything cause pened just the same.
 When she told me about it won- dered ther. and often since, if anyone else had such experiences as Billie described.
 I am going to try the cake recipe sent in by Dottie, as I have heard it is very nice.
 It does not seem possible it is near ly Thanksgiving time again! NC matter how hard our lot how much y,e have to be thankful for, if we only count our blessings
 Best wishes to all for a pleasant Thanksgiving. BFF,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21

to-date dress. There Is a combinatiol garment forming a chemise and dra-wA CTS, the chemise doing duty also as aa underWaist, to which the petticoat ia buttoned These little garments are rtce in sS7t lawn, nainsook,i crossbaP muslin CT crepe, ana a finish of narrow lace or embroidery cdging is very su4t- ape. The patterns are cut in six sizes (ths set comprising all iIIustrated1 for dolls i4. i6.-ISs 20, 22 and 24 inches n length. To make the dress it will re- QuIre l Is yards of 24-fnch material. The ozpe7= T yard ssof 44-inch material. The combination and the pettiooat I lE yards ot So-Inch material for a 22-incn doii.
 4 pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents fn silver or15tamps- 70
 Order through The Bulletin. Gonna n5, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn z,
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What little mother will not he pleased with this lovely outfit for her Dolly? Here is dress with raglan sleeve section and a Jaunty cum lt may be ga.Aered at low waistIine in Balkan style or worn without the belt
 The dress may be of lawn. -batiste
 DoIly,s mother is handy with the needle a pretty finish in featherstitch- ing or embroidery will form a stdta bIe decoration For cold weather or for
 'evening wear" Dolly has a comfort able cape-to be made of Bedford cord cashmere, broadcloths silk, velvet or ing for the hood. Do7lys set of under veg r ls quite in Meaning win hpr up-