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go to W, which expect to do in little while for a day or two. Blanche: Sis wife, Mandy, and are going to drop in on you some of these pleasant days. It's quite a few years since I made my first call on you. Do you remember it? like Club No. 1's idea and then invite all visiting clubs and any writers to come who will donate their share of cash and food as the others do. We do have such good times, and can ex- change ideas in fancy work. Just at present I have lots of very pretty work I am doing, some simple and some quite hard. but I enjoy doing 1t.
 It's arobut time l rang off and went to work.
 Best wishes to everybody.
 CALLA LILY.
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DELICIOUS WAYS OF SERVING
 POTATOES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: The recipes sent in by the sis ters have been appreciated from time to time. I am always looking for new ways and ideas. and often find hints from The Corner that help wonder fully. a-t
 I think we can all agree that pota- toes are vegetables used more than any others even though they i'll so much of place in our daily ration, we oftentimes tire of mashed or just plain boiled potatoes These two ways are used more than any,-other. Here are several recipes. and I find them all -delicious: e
 Potatoes au Gratin-Two cups of chopped cooked potatoes. 1 1-2 cups of white sauce, l to 4 tablespoons of grated cheese. If cup of cracker crumbs. tablespoons of melted but ter. Stir the potato and cheese into the sauce, and stir into buttered au gratin dish. Stir the crumbs into the butter and spread over the top. Set into a hot oven to brown the crumbs. Lyonnaise Potatoes-Two table spoons of butter or drippings, 1-2 small onion chopped fine, tablespoons | of dripping. cups of cold bctssd pO- tatoes in slices, 1-2 teaspoon of salt. tCook the onion in two. tablespoons of butter until softened or slightly brown ed. Skim the onion from the frying pan to free it from the butter. To the ] butter in the pan add two tablespoons of dripping. Turn in the potatoes and cook until they are browned slightly, l adding the salt meanwhile. Add the cooked onion and toss the onion and potato together thoroughly, Serve ] on a hot dish.
 ChantilIy Potatoes-Pile on a serv- ing dish three cups of well-seasoned mashed potatoes. Beat one-half cup
 heavy cream until stiff. add one cup of
 grated cheese and season with salt and pepper. Spread over potatoes, place I in hot oven and bake until cheese is
 melted and cream is delicately brown | ed.
 Maine Lover: I wonder if do not
 know where you live I think I have | met you s-a--s Great eat-Grandmother: You can never guess who I am. I'm sure. However,
 I hope to know you personally some | time. t..
 Aunt Judy: Where are you keeping
 yourself? heard once, that you were
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RURAL .DELIVERTs BIRTHDAY.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends: Joe Johnstone has proved himself a man by pleading guilty of staring so hard at a strange woman. I think the next fair he attends he will gC a little slow.
 Keziah Doolittle: I have not chang ed my mind. and think I know you well. You ask me if I know Prim- rose. I think she is quite near to you and much of the time in your family. She writes a fine hand. should be glad to hear from her again. were all fortunate to be born in Mo- vember. the month of feasting and thanksgiving throughout the land. Thanks for congratulations.
 What a lot of new writers The Cor ner has had of late, or have a num- Der of the old writers changed their title for a new one to compare with the new suit or fall hat?
 On November Sth, my birthday. received fine collection of cards from The Social Corner Sisters who will please accept my thanks for their from the following Sisters. Aunt Ab- by, Potlatch, Keziah Doolittle, Prim- rose and Peggie Anne.
 Joan: Was glad to see your letter in The Corner once more. Write often, It cheers one up to belong to The Corner Band. I often think one of the best cures for the blues is to write letters for The Bulletin Social Corner
 Straw rides and husking bees are in order now. and the young people are having great times these days.
 Papa's Boy: I am glad the little darling does not stop you from writ ing for The Corner. Is she growing we'll How did smile when the Willi- mantle writer asked you if you were really a Boy.
 With best wishes to The Social Cor ner family I remain as ever the same old
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WHY CAN'T CLUB NO. 2 HIRE A
 HALL.

Dear Sisters and Brothers of The Social Corner: couldn't resist writ ing after I read over a few of The Corner letters this week. It inspires me on the moment to write. If you wait day or two the desire is gone
 Joe Johnstone: I would say how relieved you must feel with the confess sion off your mind. You know the saying goes than an open confession is good for the soul. Just see how many Sisters you have satisfied by it and see what a welcome you have gained for yourself by your mistake in finding one who reminded you of your dear mother" Cant always judge by looks. Those who look the prettiest in face are the most de- ceitful at heart. I know from ex- perience. and once found out they are not worth a second look or thought, but well worth getting rid of Try 1t again. You will get a better well come nett time. @s
 Don Pedro: Guess any of the clubs would be glad to have you join. l haven't had a letter from you for a great many months. Why didn't you phone me when you were out in the country.
 Frances: Your letter reads like some one I know. Did you go to Rumble Bees picnic with me and to Dottie's. I think you did. f Billie: Who are you and how did you know I had a birthday this month? Mine is on Thanksgiving day Shall have a little party all my own and always have pretty gifts that day Ready: Send me a card with your present address so may call when
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his seat, but most persons find it more convenient to stand while carv- ing. First, insert the fork firmly, then remove the whole leg and thigh; next remove the wing, letting these parts lie on the platter. Then cut down. ward as many slices from the breast as there are persons to be served; then make an opening into the cav ity Of the bird at a place now hidden by the leg tdrumstick) from the thigh, large enough to allow this to be done upon it, but if there is not room, a plate must be used.
 To hit the joint, notice the move ments in an uncooked turkey; the sep aration is easily made with the right cut. The thigh, or second joint, should yield at least three portions; one with the bone, and two without, and a piece of this, with a slice from the breast served, unless someone is known to prefer a part of the drumstick-as many do-the thigh and drumstick will usually make three portions of dark meat, each; some prefer all white meat. and their liking, if not known, should be asked. Always lay the pieces outer, or skin side up, and add a small spoonful of dressing. Unless the preferences are known, it is proper to ask if dressing will be taken.
 There is choice bit just below where the thigh is removed, known to many as the tenderloin, which is easily removed. The side-bone is re- moved by placing the knife in close to the trump and pressing it towards the head, when a thin plate of bone will come away with some choice pick ings upon it. There is a side-bone to which the wing is attached, the re- moval of which is not difficult, but it cannot well be described.
 The wing gives one good cut, that nearest the body, and this may be served as white meat. If one side of the turkey is not enough for the com pany, the other is to be proceeded with in the same manner.
 The best way to learn to carve is to carefully watch an expert, and note his operations. A close examination | of the turkey before it is cooked will l help in giving a knowledge of the position of the joints.
 Best wishes to all
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second and third slices place a layer of chopped English walnuts, then tie ups each sandwich neatly with baby ribbon E-
 Nut sand>~iehes-Fhin., slices of whole-wheat bread. cut circular, and buttered. The filling should be made of chopped. roasted and salted pea nuts, mixed with sufncient nayonnaise to spread easily.
 Peanut Sandwiehes-Grind the nuts in an Enterprise chopper and mix with sour cream salad dressing and spread thin slices of delicately buttered white bread
 Peanut Butter sand~iehes-Mix the amount of peanut butter required with an. equal amount of water. stirring them until they are thoroughly incor- porated: season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. and spread thin slices of bread with the mixture. Lay lettace. leaf in each sandwich and cut into any desired shape. Ribbon Sandwiehss-Take three square thin slices}of white bread and two corresponding slices of whole wheat. Butter them and piace7Sbe- tween each two slices the white bread being on. the outside, a filling made of egg paste. Take sharp knife and cut- crosSwise into, thin slices. each
 five (three white. tive whole wheat)
 slices of bread cut into six sandwiches. Egg paste Is prepared by mashing
 the yoIks of three hard boiled eggs to
 a paste and adding two tablespoons of
 salad dressing and pepper and salt ! to taste.
 | I hope you will like these recipes.
 Win someone kindly tell me a re- | cipe for elderberry wine2
 There was a good recipe in the Cor ner page about two years ago, but as
 did not want it then l did not save | 1t.
 With best wishes to all. I am i STFyR TJTY
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man in a distant city vas rushing through the sleet and blinding snow. The strong wind retarded his progress, but he finally reached the depot in season to. board the homeward bound train.
 travelling eighteen hours. The storm had somewhat subsided. but the snow was still falling and the stiffness in the air filled the traveller with fear. He did not stop to make any inquiries at the depot; neither did he recognize the few people whom he met. as he hastened through the deep snow along familiar streets. =
 At last he stopped, then looked about, and up at the house opposite him. took a few steps, again halted. as if afraid to proceed. He then crept under the window and looked In just as Mrs. Miles was about to sit down to her scanty Thanksgiving dinner alone.
 He hesitated no longer but rushed into the room without knocking, then seemed utterly unable to speak or move Mrs Miles was startled and about to speak, when something about the man caused her to scruttnize him closely. Then she ran towards him crying:
 Jimmie! Jimmiei My boy. my own boy, Jimmie."
 As he grasped her in his arms, si-
 
 They did not heed the passing of time. Sometimes both talked together so eager was he to know everything that had transpired, especially since she had been left alone. James was saddened to hear Of his fathers death and to find his mother in adverse circumstances, but he said the memory of his fathers life was more precious to him than riches.
 Suddenly he glanced at the scanty
 
 mother, that is not much of a Thanks giving dinner.'~.
 She replied. q have you and that is | all I want but you must have some | thing substantial and in keeping with the day. We will step over to Mrs
 "Oh, no we wont. You and I want to be alone. will phone for a, dinner | to be brought to us from the hotel"
 Although the father and husband was sadly missed this dinner was much enjoyed by both mother and son who were almost to happy to do jus 1 tice to the delicious food. | Thanksgiving was passed in plan- ming for the future. James while ab- sent had acquired quite a bit oi money and he resolved to cancel tho mortgage for both wished to retain tho ! old home He also decided to secure a position with his fathers old part ner. while Mrs. Miles seek a substi- tute to take her place until a perman' ent secretary could be procured
 As the mother looked up into hel tall sons eyes before they separated for the night she exclaimed:
 What Thanksgiving Day! M! home, which was lost and my soI whom I thought was dead, are re stored to mel"
 In silence they clasped hands ant knelt to thank their Heavenly Fathe for the blessings which He had be slowed upon them.
 DIANA.
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quickly for five minutes. Batter is very thin Bake in round tin and serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream
 Cranberries can be kept fresh all winter by putting them in wooden box and placing them on the cellar bottom
 Eges that have been put down in water-giass. can be boiled by prick ing a hole in the end where the air space is and adding vinegar to the water they are. to be boiled in.
 Nut Cake: One. cup sugar. one half cup butter, two eggs, one-half cup sweet milk. two cups sifted flour. two teaspoons baking powder. one cup chopped walnuts. three-fourths cup oi dates cut in small pieces, one teaspoon vanilla Plain frosting with nuts placed on top.
 Wild Geranium: Tried your Chill Sauce recipe and it was fine.
 Saturday Eve: Are you doing little Why haven't you writteS for The Cor ner lately? Let us hear from you soon
 Gadabout: You must be gaddine think. You haven't written lately. Il you are, please call on me; always glad to see old friends. and you say you know me. {.
 KEZIAH DOOLTTTLE.
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SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
The Power of a Smile

The Power of a Smile. There's a wondrous lot of power Tn an honest, wholesome smile; It often starts blessing
 That will travel for a mile. Why, when hearts are sad and heavy And the days are dark the while, You can notice that things brighten From the moment that you smile. What the rose is to the bower, What the jewel to the ring, What the song is to the robin Tn the gladsome days of spring. What the gold is to the sunsets That oft our souls beguile, All this, and more, to people Is the blessing of a smile. When you see a face that's saddened By the cruelty of strife, Into which have come the wrinkles From the tolls and cares of life, Just send a ray of sunshine To smooth it's brow awhile, And bestow a passing blessing By the giving of a smile.
 -B. W. Burleigh.
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LOVE OF SUNSHINE.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: As take pleasure in addressing you for the second time. the thought of Sunshine appeals to me as a subject to write upon.
 There is much that can be said on this topic, with it's many branches and many suggestions that might prove helpful in the every day walk of life. First we consider the sun the great est power for light, and from which bends for its growth and development, and without it how desolate and cold would this world of ours be.
 Those of us who enjoy the care and cultivation of plants and flowers, how particular we are that especially the spring shall receive all the sunshine possible to nourish and strengthen their progress.
 In the autumn days, how select we are that the potted plants shall oc- Lpy the space of the south bay win dow, that there they may obtain all the sunlight, thus to enable them to yield their beautiful blooms.
 An how much we do enjoy all those things material that are aided by sun shine.
 Let our thoughts now revert to that ideal of sunshine that sheds it's light from character, that lifts up a droop- ing head and cheers a saddened heart.
 Are we careful, with the young, to speak the gentle word, or even lend smile to a little up-turned face, that may be eager for somebody's "sun- shine" Do we recall that once, we lived in childhood days. and well we remember the thorns that touched our sensitive pride and with pleasure we love to think of the roses that some kind heart gave to make us happy.
 Those of us who enjoy life at it's midday, are we thinking as We look upon our elders, that perchance we too, shall some day walk with a feeble step, that our vision may be dinmed that our hearing will be amiss, and are we giving to those friends, stran- gers or kindred, our sunshine of pa- tience, in the twilight?
 Perhaps most of us live such a busy life, with our minds centered on our selves, we do not take the time tc think or give out much sunshine tc others, but how much we do miss the radiance from the sky when the clouds have hung heavy and the mists have nlled the air. and how grateful we are to see the sun shine once more. What cheer it does give us.
 There is our lesson, Give and i, shall be given unto you.''
 Yours for the duty and love of sun.
 JENNIE
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A VARIETY OF SANDWICHES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I guess we all enjoy sand wich when we feel real hungry. so am going to write a number of recipes for sandwiches.
 Sandwiches as a distinct dish are specifically English and American. They are used particularly for cold repasts. cold lunches and especially for outdoor refreshments at summer picnics and excursions
 Sandwiches are easily made and re- quire for their perfection only dainti- ness.
 Their variety is great. and largely depends upon the ingenuity Of the maker.
 Chicken Salad Sand~iehes-Between two thin, oblong slices of bread, but tered, place a layer of chicken salad on a lettuce leaf. In making chicken salad for sandwiches. chop the chick en and celery much finer than for or dinary purposes
 Club house Sandwich-Butter hot toast well, arrange half the slices on a large platter; lay a lettuce lear on each slice and brush lightly with a French dressing seasoned with mus tard; then cover with pieces of two or three kinds of meat-cold breast of turkey sliced and piece of fresh ly fried bacon. or cold sliced tongue and fresh fried ham. Add a slice of D cover with the remaining slices of toast and garnish with lettuce and olives Keep as warm as possible. Fine for luncheons.
 Ecq Sandwiches-Slice hard boiled eggs or chop fine: season with pea nut-butter salad dressing; spread on lettuce leaves and lay between slices of buttered bread
 Lobster Sandwiehes-Chop the lob- ster meat fine; season with salad dressing, to which a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce has been added.
 Fig Sandwieh-Thin slices of bread. cut in fancy shapes and buttered, with hg- filling between each two. The fig filling should be prepared as follows: 1-2 lb. finely chopped figs. 1-s cup of sugar. Ia cup boiling water and tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix these ingredients and cook in a double boiler until thick enough to spread.
 Cheese Sandwiehes-Grate any good cheese, rub into a paste with butter; season with salt and a little Worces- tershire sauce and spread the bread.
 Lettuce Sandwiehes-Thin. oblong slices of buttered bread. with a filling of lettuce leaves. dipped in mayonnaise and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
 Nut Ginger sandwiehesETake three long. thin slices of bread, buttered Between the first and second place a layer of chopped. preserved ginger, mixed with cream and between the
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Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: I am sending in a few recipes that. think you will likn:
 Sugar Ginserbread; One quart flour, one cup shortening, rubbed into the flour, one and a half cups sugar. one tablespoon ginger, one cup sweet milk, one teaspoon soda
 checkerberry Pudding; One cup sugar, one egg, one tablespoon butter, oer cup berI%ss, one cup milk. one tea spoon salt Iscant), one and one half teaspoons baking powder. one half tea spoon cinnamon. Steam thirty min utes. Serve with sauce to suit ths taste. Cranberries can be used by adding more sugar.
 A Delicious Dssssrt; Take one egg, one-fourth cup butter. one-half cup sugar, stir well. add to 1t one-fourth cup molasses, one level teaspoon so- da, one-fourth teaspoon cinnamon, cloves. one cup flour, last of all add one-half cup boiling water; beat
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--a ters were read from the Editof and others
 Married and Happyss birthday was near. SO the members sent hersa little remembrance. Sweets to the-swest.''. z. expect. as it was in the form of Q box
 Did you receive your package. Sat- urday Exe2 There were quite a few new faces Tourine. Valentine. and others we did not guess.
 Our pleasant day came to an end. as all. days must Good-byes were said. we turned our face homsward with pleasant memories to cheer us as we performed our household duties, and are looking forward to the day we shall meet with Practical Polly and Roxanna Vince. Does the thought make you vince? (the last named SS- l ter mean).
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Sunshine.

Sunshine. Put a bit of sunshine in the day; Others need its cheer and so do you Need it most when outer slzy's dull gray Leaves the notwithstanding yours to do. Give the day a streak of rosy dawn; Give it, too, a touch of highest noon; Make the ones about you wonder why Sunset crimson should appear "so soon." Sunshine making is a blessed task; Cheery hearts, like lovely mild, blue sky, Banish the weary gloom and give fresh hope, And check the rising tear or thought less sigh. Put the golden sunshine in each day; Others need the cheer that comes through you Need it most when outer sk3's dull gray Leaves the sunshine making yours to do.
 -Juniata Stafford. Sent in by JIM
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GLAD TO HEAR FROM BILLIE
 AGAIN.

Editor Social Corner: for one feel pleased to hear from Billie again and I certainly hope she will write oft ener She does me honor in bearing me in mind so long and faithfully, and I hope Merry Andrew will accept her invitation to reenforce her in her fore shadowed assault upon Old Sol.
 I am surprised at Billte1s inquiry: will be a free expression of opinion upon it. The world has stood silent for ages before the dictum that hon esty is the one reward" Another averment the abiest scholar has not attempted to tackle Is that honour cannot outlive honesty" ITO
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Dear Editor and Kind Friends: After quite an absence, T. come again How Cast che time is passing It is now November drear, and it will soon be Thanksgiving.
 Every day we should be thankful for
 life and It's great opportunities; be
 thankful for work; blessed indeed is that one who has found his or her life
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HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY.

DNar Editor and Social Corner Sis lers; The carving of a turkey is some fling Ws should all understand
 For large company. @ skilful carver viaoea h4e t0rk in me bird. and does Apt rexnove if unfH the whole is di- H4e4. ard iA emPvtnx Dat oae atAa. E4 AMFvinw al3guM be dane before tnaR- m9 0ue tho eoy:-
 Tho tuF1e@H having nil asginMM and @ewwWgw used in trusting removed. is DlMo@G On the table with it's head Cor lAah3 af the ca-ver,s lest hand.
 \ ksEslsa carver VIII nor rise from
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The successful use of Seventy seven" has made many converts to Hemsenathy-espeeially when the folfowins suggestion has been .ob" served. A
 To get the best results, take Seventy severn at the first feeling of cold-Iassitude.
 H you wait until you begin to cough and sneeze. # may take longer.
 ANsmaII vial of pleasant pellets. fits the vest pocket.
 s5c. and s1,Oo. at. all druggists or mailed.
 ttumphreys' Homee, Medicine, Co.,, 156 Williams Street. New York.
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INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

KEZIAH DOOLITTLE-Card re- ceived and mailed as you directed.
 CHESTNUT HILL-Mailed you. a letter containing Tomato Mince-meat recipes. It was returned stamped 'unknown'-"U Unclaimed" You will have to try again.
 NEDRA: Card received and mailed to Joan.
 PAULA-Card received and mailed to Blanche.
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DOUBT IS BROTHER DEVIL TO DESPAIR
EvERY woMAN's. OPPORTUNITY

 fu should be hand Wednesday week.. Wr n Address SOCIAL Norwich. seeond $oo third lasts month
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IazRE .s ,;,, ssss.s,.,ss nss,se: ,e :, istin Ton o.siness resutta-
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PLEASANT GREETINGS FROM JIM

N. H.
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MEETING OF CLUB NO. i.

RURAL DELIVERY.
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N. H.
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TESTED RECIPES.

Leonard Bridge.
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THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL
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AUNT TIMETABLES SUMMER VA,
 CATION.

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