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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
SPRING CHANGES.
GRANDMA,

Dear Social Corner Sisters A good many hoUsekeepers will clean house take down every stove but the kitchen rang@at just such a time in the spring and the clean rooms must be kept in summer attire even if bliz- gard comes and the whole family freeze. Extra bed covers are packed, winter fannels exchanged for light weight, and the family in spring clothes for Easter, if snowstor7n is in full blast.
 l rem ember a little girl who had worn warm winter clothing until the morning of Easter, an unusually chilly, windy day even for March, when her mother made an entire change to sum rIer underclothes, white dress, no head covering but bow of white rib bon, and no coat and she sat on the front step all the afternoon after coming from church because it was Easter and that mother could not ac- count for the severe cold that followed
 Children suffer most from these changes, for if the mother is really cold herself she comes to her senses if she has any, but often children's feelings are called "whims'' if they conflict with the system of older people.
 Of course Social Corner Sisters are not fooled, by the first warm day. Must we call out the Social Corner Detective Force to look up Kochia ot | Voluntown, Whippoor- Will of Canter- | bury and Reuben Wife of Moosup Have they got lost. strayed or stolen | or have they changed their names? | ETTA BARBER
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
AUNT SERENA
COMMENTS BY STILL WATER.

Dear Friends of Our Beloved Cor ner:-What lovely weather we have.
 Badsam Fir: Hear you are interest ed in my identity. Good! Call again. l shall answer any ring of the doorbeI l hear.
 Aunt Abby: Didn't I see you and hubby driving out in Preston one Sunday lately? Think I know where you were headed for, all right. watched for you to go home but failed to see you, think you went by differ ent way.
 Annette: I have seen you many times and think your name begins with B., and that you have a friend whose name begins with G. Am l right?
 Snowfall: You are a thing of the past. You can't imagine what trouble you have caused to many in your last visit: and to others, a great joy, going on so many sleighing parties. If you can't bring us better weather, please don't come again this winter, but go else where. You were not content to cover the ground, but you must freeze and make us all keep on the lookout where we go 50 have to watch our step"
 STILL, WATER
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yellow frosting contributed by another good sister
 It did seem too bad that Married and Happy, who first thought of the party and who had done so much to make it success, should be kept away by sickness. She was greatly missed. Her son proved a worthy rep resentative and if he felt at all un- comfortable because of being the only man present he certainly did not show it.
 We all enjoyed the pleasing program of songs and recitations which was given by Married and Happy's son and two young ladies.
 There was also the excitement of posing for our pictures under the skill ful guidance of Pop-Over.
 The moments not otherwise occu- pied were filled with chats with friends, new and old. How glad we were when one of the oldest and tru- est Corner friends, Ready, of woodboS fame, walked in. Her gift, a dainty basket containing yellow flowers, added finishing touch of beauty.
 Will close this epistle with a few hints about the care of cut flowers Never let leaves remain on the DOT tion of the stem that is in water. They will decay and look and smell offen- sively. Change the water in the vase each day and before replacing the flowers cut off a small portion of each stem.
 Should the flowers begin to fade ir an unreasonably short time, put them in vase that is deep enough to al- low the entire stem to be in water The dropping flowers will revive in 2 truly magical manner, With best wishes for all. AUNT INEVITABLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
TROTTlE AT HULDA'S.

To the Sisters of Social Corner:- It was beautiful day with a depth of snow which made the travelling rather hard as Wandering Jew and myself Wended our way to join 8 few of the Sisters of Club No. 1. After going a mile and half we were made aware that our destination was reached, as we beheld a large yellow bow on the door.
 Hulda, who by the way was a fine hostess, was at the door and gave us a cordial greeting. A chorus of voices. with holla! came from Jolly Sisters, who had arrived sometime before. We found they were awaiting our com ing. The table with all the appetizing viands the Social Corner Sisters know how. to prepare was ready.
 And you can imagine we did ample justice to them after our long walk. On our return home. there was no need of a flash light. The moon and stars were glorious. Every few steps we stopped to view the moon and the words came to my mind:
 The Armament sheweth His handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech and night unto night sheweth forth knowledge.
 Joan: Am glad you proposed Club No. 2, and if it proves to give that Club as much fun as we have at Club No. 1, you will not regret forming the same. It certainly is pleasant to meet and get more fully in touch with one another. I am acquainted with but few of the Sisters
 I expect at our annual gathering we shall be able to greet more of them than in any other way. Some of the Sisters have been sorely afflicted Aunt s.MGl1ita.hIA Mai.~ I~n~. --I
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
WAYS OF PRACTISING ECONOMY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Here is an item, which in the course of the years has saved me quite a little money I save all of the burned burned match boxes in bed rooms and bath room. Any one using gas range even for a small part of the time, knows how many matches have to be used. I put these with the others in a tin can, gather up all which our smoker throws on piazza. floor or side walk, and when can is full, use for kindling fire in range It is surpris- ing how many sticks of kindling wood these save.
 fires of the trimmings from grape vines, shrubs and small twigS from the fruit trees. I save everything of
 this kind, getting a boy to cut them up
 for me, and place in barrels or boxes
 for winter kindling, and it certainly
 pays me to save it. With the addition
 of very few sticks of wood, I have
 cooked many a breakfast with this
 fuel. When one has to pay six dol
 lars and fifty cents a cord for cut
 wood, this item is worth considering. was much interested in late let
 ter in the Social Corner about rugs. have used up pieces of old carpeting,
 any kind, taking the least worn and
 strongest pieces. making them the size I want, from three quarters of a yard to one and a quarter in length, placing two thicknesses together (ex-
 cept Brussels) binding them with
 green Denim three inches wide, stitch ing the binding on machine. For con- stant wear, I have found them better and easier handled than braided rugs. I make some braided ones to use up
 old pieces that could not otherwise be used.
 The old worn out black stockings are fine to work in these rugs, saving out the best ones for making over. really do not know what to tell about next in my waste saving. There
 are so many things. Here are few | little items:
 Turn down your gas low, if not us- ing for an hour or so. also the wick to | your kerosene lamp.
 Shut the drafts to the range when
 not needing the heat.
 Try lightly steaming ginger cookies | when they get dry and hard, they will l taste good as new.
 | Toast dry pieces of cake, and use 1 for dessert with a sauce. Make corn meal Johnny cakes with
 out eggs. They are better without. Save here, there, and everywhere l remembering that waste not-want
 not" and "a penny saved is a penny earned"
 In closing I wish to congratulate The Bulletin Editor on the success ot l his venture in giving up one page of
 the paper for such helpful varied l things as have been written. 1 I most cordially invite the Corner ites'' to join the Anti Waste League ANNA
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
J, FITS WAY OF SERVING APPLES

Editor and Social Corner Writers: I am glad I live! Do you ever think that way?
 want you to try my way of cooking or baking apples and you will live longer and have an incentive for so doing. Well, here it is: Core your apples, partly fill cavity with dark, brown sugar; pour over the apples a ! pint of homemade maple flavor syrup no water, and bake till tender and slightly brown. Eat plain ,or top GOV cred with whipped craen.
 I use Watkins syrup, seven pounds sugar, granulated, hot water, two quarts maple, two tablespoons, stir well, and let stand "A hours. then put mine in quart jars. This amount will cover your breakfast grid dies for weeks and cover ten large russet apples twice a week for a long time.
 when the Social Cornerites come here, that is all they will get, besides a cheerful welcome.
 As have heard said: eff they ex- pect> anything more, their specs will fall in their eyes.
 I almost think Queen Elizabeth may be a newly wed, and think her moth
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
READY ENJOYED THE CLUB
 MEETING,

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I had the privilege to run in and look at the gathering of Social Corner club No. l. When I opened the door and saw so many strange faces, all smiling, I thought it is good to be here.
 called for Sister Theoda, and soon I saw her smiling face, and what a greeting I received when she said:
 This Sister is Ready"
 TheOda said tC me: Better late than neverl'
 Aunt Mehitable saw to it I was not too late for lunch.
 How pleased I was to meet with Sis ter C. F. s. and all the other fair ones before me as l write.
 l had to leave the hall too soon and resume the watch by the bedside of her whom 1t seems is just a step from heaven.
 took one of Sweet Williams little girls with me. I told her in the morn ing l was going to take her to the Social Corner.
 She said: AS I have never seen a Social Corner, I shall be glad to see one''
 I was very sorry to hear of Married and Happy being unable to attend. l was present at her home the day of the first gathering. Although all the others had gone, she made it very pleasant for me.
 I must not forget to mention at Sat- urday's gathering I heard Biddy cackle long before 1 saw her scratching. Was sorry to be just too late to see Aunty No. 1. She and I passed by the way side, but I did not see her.
 Trusting our shut-ins will find and remain. as ever, .,
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Yantic.
AUNT SERENA'S MODE OF DRESS.
 ING COMFORTABLE.

Dear Editor and Sisters: It is too bad so many of the Sisters are count ed among the writers that were" I wish all the early writers would make that verb present, instead of past tense
 I was much interested in Nan's let ter on "Housedresses. It really is much more comfortable to have dress es made especially to work in; and neat one piece dresses prove as sat- isfactory as any style that can be selected.
 In very warm weather one of the big cover-an aprons in any of the various styles, is especially nice. They may be worn instead of a dress, if wished. I like best the style that needs a shirt waist to go with it.
 When making work dresses don't forget summer comfort will depend much upon the underwear. I have given this subject much thought late ly and this is what I have decided on for my own wear: Lightweight knit shoulder brace and garters,. and a princess slip. These, with lightweight stockings and easy fitting house shoes will give the most comfort for the least money There will be no hot close bands about the waist as every thing hangs from the shoulders.
 My everyday princess slips I am es- pectally pleased with. I bought knit ted cotton slips, and as these were too short added ruffle to each one of gray outing flannel. The slips are silver gray in color, and it makes a pretty comfortable garment; and one that is easily washed and needs no ironing.
 I hope this will be of use to those Sisters who have not finished their spring sewing.
 If the knitted slips could not be obtained, a light weight undervest could be used in the same way, only the ruffle would have to be wider. By the way, Sisters, did you know
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27

crust as when baked in the oven or moist as when steamed. The soapstone radiators are eight
 and one-half inches in diameter and I
 am careful of them. So hubby made
 pattern and had an iron one cast
 and call 1t my heavy striker as it weighs twelve pounds and is handled with due caution.
 In the past I have tried to utilize the top of the stove for baking, but could not find what was needed for
 the top heat. Now I have struck a
 small bananza- The radiators supply the missing link. With them I have
 baked nearly everything in the follow ing way:
 To prevent burning on the bottom of the pans and contents an extra stove cover and ring are placed underneath,
 then the radiator on the top of the pan; an old dishpan or kettle is in- verted over them to retain the heat. For pies or shallow pans the cooker
 shelves are used to support the radi- ators above them. If a shortcake is wanted in short order. the iron striker is put down into the firebox upon the coals without fear of cracking. With
 this one it is possible to bake in the afternoon or any time.
 The fire that heats the radiators would not heat the oven; in this way one-third to one-half a bod of coal is saved every time they Aare used. When frying fish I place the bread
 toaster across the frying pan, then a
 well heated radiator upon it, browning
 it without having to turn it over In l the same way an omelet is cooked on the top.
 The soapstone and metal radiators can be bought separate from the cook CTS, large and small sizes. Just the best helpers for campers. The complete cookers are ideal for life in the woods. Imagine I hear voices saying. Wish she might harp on some other string" I have hurried to get around The Corner.
 Our cooker has come to stay; a
 handy helper every day
 Success &to all, BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
EXPECTS TO ENJOY LATER
 EVENTS.

Dear Editor and Corner Sisters:- Have read with interest of the dolngs of Social Corner Clubs No. 1 and No 2, on March 13, 1915. Did you not have great times? Never mind we hope to attend some of the later events in the good old summer time.
 Am surprised at the number of con- tributors to The Corner, but think some have confessed to more than one penname.
 J. Doe: Thanks for advice for treatment of Fern.
 J. E. T.: Have you not met with quite loss recently by fire? Or have made a mistake: Did you not live on 0. Avenue? Am sorry.
 Clara of C.: Have made a pretty brown bag after directions sent in by you long ago.
 Theoda: Only. wish I had been there March 18th. Hope to see you later. was with you in spirit, if not in per son.
 Sallie: Have seen those pretty handkerchiefs you described. Kind wishes to all the Sisters. TIDY ADDLY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27

Dear Cornerites: I am sendi1 few hints on the preparation of and vegetables for the table.
 Fruit should be very carefully ed before using, the tender s of fruits offer favorable lurking for the harboring of the deadf crobes. One might think this WE unnecessary for farmers, but jusj and think how the motor driven powder every growing thing wit dusty refuse of the country hign
 One can make easy work of a pineapple by cutting the fru round slices and then pairing.
 In preparing berries or grape the table, first look them over carefully, then give them a bat cold water right from the pump.
 A wire basket is a great he1t cleaning the fruit one wishes to S raw. Put the fruit in the basket turn the water from the pump ove turning the basket from side to s so every part of the fruit will washed clean; then shake the bas{ just a little and let 1t drain g. minutes before serving.
 Pears, plums and apples should well rinsed in cold water before ca, ing.
 Peaches should be wiped with clean cloth and the skin should not eaten
 Watermelon can be served in a vel attractive manner by cutting out u luscious red center in cone snap and placing on 8 large platter lint with grape leaves. first rinsing u leaves.
 Oranges and lemons should be cleal ed in cold water as soon as brougl from the fruit vendors, then put avs in a cool place. Be sure to remove u dark spots on the surface of the len ons
 A small brush used in cleaning p' tatoes, carrots, etc, protects the hant and is more effective in removing. u dirt than an ordinary washing.
 Peel onions from the root ends I and the eyes will be less affected.
 A Whisk broom that can be boug in the ten cent store Is very handy brush out the silks when prepar1l green corn for cooking.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
PREFERRED RECIPES FROM BUSY
 BEE

Dear Editor and Social Corner Read CTS: 1 have a sister who is one of the correspondents for The Bulletin and she has sent me the last three Satur- days papers. I like the paper very much, and especially the Social Corner. know of no other newspaper which has a corner like the Social Corner. What fun you must have guessing each others real namesi
 I should like to know A Stafford Daisy's real name, for I am acquaint- ed around where she comes from.
 I am sending few helps and recipes which I hope you will like as well as I do:
 To singe Fowl-Put two table spoons alcohol in a flat tin dish (enam- this singe fowl. Pin feathers can be
 quickly picked out of a chicken with a small knife, holding the knife so as you pull each feather the feather will
 be held between ball of thumb and near tip of left side of knife blade
 DandeIions will soon. be with us again, and I make a salad which I like
 very much. Pick over some fresh
 dandelions, wash and let stand in cold water until crisp; then put into boil ing salted water and cook until ten der; drain dry; then cut fine and mix well with a plain salad dressing, ar ranging greens on crisp lettuce leaves, and on top of greens put two or three finely chopped hard boiled eggs; sep arate the yolk from the white of egg and arrange to suit ones own fancy. Here is a recipe for Delicious Light Layer Cake which never fails me: One cup sugar, scant one third cup butter, one egg, one cup milk, two level tea spoons cream of tartar, one level tea spoon soda, two cups flour. Sift flour, soda and cream of tartar several times to thoroughly mix before adding to the cake mixture.
 Caramel Cake with Cream Frostine One cup sugar, one-quarter cup but ter, two eggs, one-haf cup cocoa, one half cup milk, one and one-half cups flour, one heaping teaspoon baking powder; add whites of eggs beaten stiff last. Cocoa should be mixed with dry sugar.
 Frosting-Two heaping tablespoons butter, beat to a cream; add unbeaten whites of two eggs, confectionery su-
 gar to thicken. When I want an extra nice cake, I make this. One-half the frosting recipe makes a plainer cake
 The yolks left from frosting I use fo1 salad dressing.
 4 plain but tender Everyday Pie Crast-For one pie: One cup flour one-quarter spoon salt, one-eighth tea spoon baking powder; sift, then add two rounding tablespoons lard and mix well: then add milk to make stiff dough. This crust is never soggy and
 the juice of fruit does not soak ir. A BUSY BEE,
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Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- I am sending you a few old sayings. I heard long time ago. It is called nowadays old-fashioned philosophy, but | think we can all find some food for thought in them.
 spoonfuls or cupfuls of it, but you can't do much cooking without you mix in constable gumption.
 Ttsn't a good plan Tor a girl to look forward to nothing but getting mar ried. Generally she gets so cross-eyed from hard looking she sees the wrong man.
 The best way to keep a secret from prying kind of folks is to tell them all about it. Then they won't more'n half believe what you say, and they'll for get 1t as quick as they can.
 l believe in women's rights. but I never say so to these ere young brides thing but fudge and soft custard. It's mems rights I talk to them.
 Funny, isn't it, how the mud puddles and the barbed- wire fences go out O their way to play tag with a boy that's got h1s Sunday clothes on?
 I s'pose you might say, looking at it one way, that liquor Is great stuff to takes shingles off a mans barn, but then it puts patches on his pants!
 There's one complaint most any pa tent medicine will cure, provided you keep on taking it long enough-it's that dropsical swelin' of the pocket book.
 When you bury the matchet don't bother to put up tombstone If you mark the spot you will want to deG- crate the grave.
 Everybody can bear troubles easily enough when they naDDen to belong tn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
COUNTRY MAIDS FRUIT
 DING,

Dear Social Corner Friends: : a few words to you all.
 Peggy Anne: You were not in Social Corner last Saturday, you? How does Wee Peggy stand March Winds?
 Pontiac: Very sorry you did II guess my initials right. M. c. wou have been nearer.
 J. A. K: Did you receive the birth day card?
 Ella of Canterbury: Was pleased to see your name in The Social Cor ner Record. Et
 Muggins: Do you live in Holland
 Aunt Abby: Are your initials A. J c. If so I think I know you?
 Keziah Doolittle: Do you live uIj to your name?
 M Roena: Your bungalow look real nice and cozy.
 Fairy Godmother:- Where are you of late?
 Polly Wintergreen: When are you coming to visit The Corner again :? Hope it is soon.
 I am enclosing recipe for a de- licious Fruit Pudding which l ho1G you will try.
 Fruit Pudding: Take two and ons half cups sweet milk, three table spoons cornstarch dissolved in cold water stir well togetherY and boil for three minutes. Beat the yolkS of three eggs with one half cup sugar; add to cornstarch mixture three bananas and three oranges into dice. Whip Whitea to stiff froth. Fold in whites and | fruit and add teaspoon of vanilla las l if desired.
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CONGRATULATIONS FROM ENID.

Dear Editor: Although somewhat late in rendering my congratulations to you upon the Fifth Anniversary of the Social Corner, am none the less appreciative of your efforts to promote the growth and good fellowship of the Social Corner and it's members. The influence for good of the Social Corner is far-reaching, and I am sure the longer we are Cornerite the more we appreciate the friendships we have formed since becoming a, member
 I shall be much interested in read ing the anniversary letters next week.
 ENID. Havana, Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
RECIPES FROM SATURDAY EVE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: I was glad that Social Cor ner club No. 1 had such great day March 18th; but I was very sorry Mar rled and Happy had to spend the day in bed after having worked so hard to make the celebration a success.
 Another grand event for the Social Corner March 18th was the organiza- ton of club No. 2, and Doctor gave a glowing account of it. Glad the Doctor was there with pills and powders.
 l am sending in two recipes:
 Sponge Gingerbread-Haf cup mo- lasses, half cup brown sugar, half cup sweet milk. quarter cup melted butter or lard, one and two-thirds cups flour, one egg, one teaspoon soda. ginger and nutmeg; bake a half hour in slow oven.
 Boston Brown Bread-One level cup each of yellow meal, rye meal and gra- ham flour, one cup sour milk, two cups sweet milk. one cup molasses, one (leveD dessertspoon of soda, raisins. SATURDAY EVE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
FAITHFUL ASSISTANTS.

Social Corner Editor and Cornerites: Excuse me if I harp again upon one of my hobbies; but I have added some new strings. We do not have the convenience of gas on our street, but have the promise in the near future.
 In the meantime there are other ways of helping out in the cooking line One day last summer I decided to try baking in one of our home
 made cookers. A small Indian pud- ding was done to perfection. That set- tied the question of my desire for an up- -to-date one that would bake and cook at all seasons of the year.
 Soon a single compartment alumni mum lined one was delivered at our home and it does not occupy much more room than an old-fashioned handbox and it does extra good bak- sng, especially brown bread not a