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Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

out at last. You gave yourself away. Quite name you have selected am keeping mum What do you cell q long timer You only said that tc fool me.
 Cherry Blossom: forgot to give you a recipe for home sickness. ] reme,nber now that you are affected that way.
 One good way not to be home sick is to stay at home. Another cure is driving cows. Ha. Hal What do l know about 1t Ohi well, never mind. It is SO accommodating to have cows bother some times, now, isn't ft7
 School Girl: Have not heard from your pen lately Is it broken or have you changed your name.
 Sis Wife Mandy: Poor Si. How pity him. You really ought to have a heart and let him go to the meet ings If he takes such an interest in them
 A Stafford Daisy: Have read Polly anna Like 1t very much. Also read The return, of Pol1yanna which is good. also. Who is the PoIIyanna our club7
 Aunt Abby: Bad day for your pie nic- Excursion to Newport and do- ings at our church Hope you have nice day and fine time.
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these frames as coon as ironed. it doe not muss. and dries out quickly.
 lf you wish a different flavor in you plain. uncooked frosting. try wettinl 1t up with strong coffee. instead d milk or water.
 For a quick filling for . layer cake add finely chopped raisins to the or dinary frosting. The raisins give ( fine flavor. and as nearly every onf always has them on hand. the abovt makes a splendid filling for thai emergency" that comes to us all wheI the unexpected guest arrives. A little invalid in our home fenjoyI making book-marl<s out of souvenir postcards. She selects the prettiesi ones from the holiday cards she hal received. punches a hole at one end and ties knot of baby-ribbon through She Is not only able to supply all oui books with these friendly" markers but also makes sets for her friendd from their cards.
 H you are fond of sugar on youI lettuce. try 1t On your cucumbers ir addition to the vinegar, pepper and salt. We all think it a great i'm DOROTHY
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PIE RECIPES.
Springfield.

Dear Editor and Sisters:@ am going to send a few pie recipes for a change. Hope some of the sisters will like them
 Lemon Pie.-Have ready baked e rich under crust, stir together l cup sugar and 1 tablespoon four. and over this pour 1 cup boiling water and wait 10 minutes. Next add a lump of butter. juice of 1 lemon. beaten egg yoIk and boil up once. Then pour mixture into the crust Beat the egg white stiff. add a little powdered sugar and spread lightly over the pie; brown in a hot oven.
 Pie Dressings-Late in winter when canned fruit and pumpkin pies have lost their flavor from repeated making after the same recipe, a new dressing will prove a stimulant to the appetite.
 Potato Salad.-BoiI large potatoes and 4 eggs; chop potatoes and egg whites. also small onion. Mash yolks, add 2 tablespoons vinegar and of thick cream. 1 tablespoon melted but ter, 1 teaspoon salt. 1-2 teaspoon cell cry seed Mix lightly and serve very cold.
 Best wishes.
 LITTLE DAISY OF CANTERBURY.
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A BREEZY LETTER FROM AUNT
 ESTHER.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: It is quite a long time since I have written for the Social Corner. but have not lost interest in the letters Of the Cornerites and am never 100 busy to read every one of the letters in the Social Corner, and re- ce1ve much enjoyment therefrom.
 Was much interested reading tbe letter from Aunt Nancy, July 8rd abouf taking rest at home. have tried that plan many years and have found thai by making changes in the arrange- ment or our rooms and letting our i'm ag1nation play an important part in our daily life during the summer time we may have very happy vacation without leaving our comfortable homes with their large airy sleeping rooms and shady hooks: where we can en- Soy the beauties of nature without being at a. popular summer resort. where you come in contact with unanv uncongenial people and do not have the real restfbm time you are in need of. or might have without any extra expense in your own home.
 have spent many a delightful aft- ernoon resting in the hammock in fine shade Of the trees close to the house where we always have enough breeze so that by closing the eyes you may imagine that you are at some favored pleasure resort and feel the breeze from the ocean without being jostled about by a crowd iyDn care nothing
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SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

The Two Mysteries. We know not what it is dear, this sleep so deep and still; The folded hands, the awful calm. the cheeksso pale and chill; The lids that will not lift again The strange, white solitude of peace that settled over all We know not what it means, dear; this desolate heart pain; This dread to take our daily way, and walk in it-aSa1n; We knowenot to wha&eother sphere the lovedsswho leave Us go. Nor why we're left to wonder still, nortwhyyswes mot know. But this wesa1ncw5Aour loved and dead, if they ehouldg come this day Should come and ask us What is hfeT' not one of us could say, Life is q mystery as deep as ever Yet, oh, new dear it is to us, this life we nveand seel Then might athey say-these. vanished onee-and blessed is the thought: 50 death is sweet to us, beloved; though wesmay show you naught; We may not to the quick reveal the mystery of death, Ye cannot tell uG. if ye would. the mystery of breath The child who entsre lse comes not with Knowledge or intent, So all who enter d2at1a must so as lit tie children ssnt. Nothing is- known Bet nearing God, what has tho soul to dread? And as life is to the living, so death is to the dead-
 --1ary Mapes Dodge.
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LAUNDRY HINTS FOR YOUNG
 HOUSEWIVES.

Dear Cornerites: Here is good rule to follow for the woman or girl who has to laundrr her own shirtwaists. As to requirements, a clean, hit iron, a box of good starch which does not need cooking. pure soap which is just right for removing grtme, some good bluing, and plenty of warm water.
 It is a very good idea to soak the soiled clothes over night before wash ing them; this soaking cannot hurt the finest lingerie blouses, and clothes thus treated are more quickly washed
 A teaspoonful of powdered borax or household ammonia to a basinful of water will whiten the clothes. theF rinse thoroughly in warm water and then blue them.
 To make the bluing put the hand in the water, so when held about three inches below the surface it will look sky blue.
 Three or four ohirtwaists could be put through this soaping, rinsing and bluing process in fifteen minutes at the most. Then let them dry nicely.
 In the evening they should be starched with uncooked starch and partly dried: the amount of starch needed depends on the weight Of the waists and the stiffness desired Thin ones do not require so much yas the heavier ones Now let them dry. When dry enough sprinkle and roll in little packages. When they have laid long enough begin and iron.
 Iron the sleeves first with smooth: clean iron. Wax, paraff1n, bit or candle nd salt, all clean and polish the surface of the iron
 If the iron is too hot let 1t cool to the right temperature to avoid scorch- ing. Should you unfortunately scorch it, put it aside until the next day when it must be wet and exposed to the sun This will generally remove all traces of scorching.
 After the sleeves arc, pressed Iron the rest of the waist. and at the end go over the whole waist. sleeves and all again, pressing out all wrinkles that may have formed while ironing. Put the ironed waist on a hanger and dry thoroughly before putting 1t way.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER
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RECIPE FOR SALAD DRESSING.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-In planning warm-weather menus, when the housekeeper dislikes to be in the hot kitchen, several distinct aims should be kept in mind. Not only use the fruits and vegetables in season, and to have as many cold dishes and iced beverages as possible. but to fit one days marketing into the next days cooking. Also, arrange meals that can be almost wholly prepared early in the day, before the worst heat sets in.
 A salad is almost necessity for every meal in summer. It not only saves much work, but is economy in using up the leftover cooked vegeta- bles like potatoes, beets, beans, cab bage, etc. They can, be used separate ly or with lettuce, cukes, tomatoes, onions, etc.
 A simple salad with bread and but ter, cake or cookies. and cold tea, makes satisfying meal
 am sending a recipe for salad dressing:
 Salad Dressing-Two eggs, 1 tea spoon salt. 1 teaspoon mustard, tea spoons sugar, tablespoons vinegar. 2-3 cup cream. Heat the vinegar in double boiler. Then beat yolks of eggs in a soup plate with silver fork; add mustard, sugar, salt, cream, and stir all into hot vinegar. Stir until thick and smooth. Just before serving add the beaten whites of eggs. Hope some of you will try this.
 CLOVER LEAF
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS FOR HOUSE.
 WIVES.

Editor Social Corner:-I have found that the rectangular covers of spice boxes make fine scrapers for pots and pans. as can get into the corners 60 nicely with them.
 A tin can, holding a knife, fork, teaspoon and tablespoon, placed on my kitchen stove shelf, saves me many steps.
 Mornings when>I have plenty of hot water from my kitchen range, I fill my quart Thermos bottle. As I keep no afternoon fire. the bottle supplies me with hot water for my sponge bath next morning.
 never was successful in making gingerbread, until a neighbor told me to always work the shortening into the flour. Now my gingerbread Is uni formerly delicious
 These extremely hot nights fill my hot water bottle with cold water at bed time It is the most refreshing thing imaginable to place under ones head. when trying to get to sleep in a hot bedroom
 l have tried several different ways of keeping lettuce crisp for several days, but by far the most satisfactory is to wrap 1t up in a wet towel and place directly on the ice. It will be as crisp and delicious at the end of four or five days as when first picked
 One of the greatest eonvenienees possible in summer, when there are so many shirtwaists and dresses to be ironed is to have on hand a quantity of paper coat-hangers. These are made out of newspapers. twisted to form the desired curve, and tied in the middle with string. looped to hang up. If . dress or waist is put on one Of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
INEXPENSIVE YELLOW CAKE.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Corner:-My first attempt at writing since moved back from the country. How glad I am to get back home again and amongst old friends. It seems like living again. Too much country life is no good.
 I used to think the song of 'The Old Oaken Bucket" was fine, and used to sing it at the top of my voice; but believe me, when you have to draw all your wash water in that old oaken bucket, it is some work.
 Aunt Abby: think I remember you. Four years ago I saw you at the county fair handing out sweets to the sweets, and was one of the sweets who bought some sweets of you. Have guessed right7
 inexpensive Yellow Cake. - Two eggs, two tablespoonfu1s butter, one and one-fourth cups of sugar, two cups of four, two spoonfuls baking powder. one cup of milk, one teaspoon of fiavoring.
 LUCY ACORN.
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HOT WEATHER BILLS OF FARE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here with send collection of menus for Julyi
 Breakfast: Cherries, ham and eggs. friend potatoes. hot rolls, doughnuts, coffee.
 Dinner: Soup, veal outlets, peas, potatoes, brad and butter, cherry pud- ding, strawberry ice cream.
 Supper: Lobster salad, thin bread and butter, raspberries. cocoa.
 Strawberry Ice Cream: Sprinkle sug- ar over the berries. Mash and rub through a fine. sieve. Use one pint of juice to two quarts of cream or -cus- tard. Sweeten to taste. Freeze.
 Extra Dinner: Roast veal, gravy. spinach. mashed potatoes, stewed to- natoes, bread and butter, ice cream. 2ESoup. baked blue fish, potatoes, sliced tomatoes, bread and butter, cu- cumbers, berry pies. 3-Chicken pot pie, potatoes, string beans, mayonaise of lettuce. bread and butter. raspber- ry sherbet.
 With best wishes to one and all. ELLA OF CANTERBURY.
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THE SUNDAY DINNER.

Dear Friends of The Social Corner:- Here come again knocking at the door of The Social Corner!
 This is the season of the year when great many new recipes and fancy dishes suggest themselves to the busy housewife, who must cater to the ap- petites of her own family and quite often to visitors as well.
 While the average housewife is glad to meet her friends and extend to them the hospitality of her home, it often happens that they arrive as weekend and Sunday guests which only increases the housewife's4 Sunday burden. and quite often deprives her of her one day.s rest in the week.
 Truly enough, if her quests are to be the recipients of "a good Sunday dinner. 1t usually means busy stay- at-home day; for her, and most of 1t must be spent in hot kitchen while the others are at church.
 It is for the benefit of just such a hostess, who may find 1t necessary to entertain the Sunday guests, that I am writing this letter; and I think you will all agree that my plan Is an excellent, one for both the one who is to serve &he dinner and those who are to be served.
 believe In .AlEs:za giving to our
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USES FOR STALE BREAD.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I send a few tested recipes:
 Bread Veal cutIets-Use slices of veal cut from leg. Wipe, remove skin and bone, then cut in pieces for serv- ing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg and finally in bread crumbs. Fry slowly until well Drowned in lard or drippings.
 Bread Dessert-An apple may be baked on a slice of bread to absorb its juice, or the whole stewed apple on half peach on bread, and garnish with cream.
 Bread OmeIet-One-half cup bread crumbs one-half cup milk, four eggs, three -fourths teaspoon salt, one-eighth teaspoon pepper. one tablespoon but ter, three tablespoons grated cheese. Soak crumbs IS minutes in milk, add the salt and pepper, well beaten eggs and grated cheese. Have a frying pan heated and melt one tablespoon of but ter in it. Into this pour the egg mix ture and place on range where it will cook evenly. When delicately Drowned underneath, place pan in oven to finish cooking on top. Remove from oven, fold and turn on a hot platter. This makes an excellent luncheon dish.
 Bread Muffins-Three cups bread crumbs, two cups milk, one cup flour, three eggs, one tablespoon melted but ter, two teaspoons baking powder, one fourth teaspoon salt. Cover the crumbs with milk and let soak Is minutes. Beat to a paste and add the beaten egg yolks, flour. salt, baking powder and matted butter. Fold in the stifhy- beaten egg whites. Bake in muffin pan in a quick over for 20 minutes.
 Bread DumpIings may be made for soups from bread crumbs and beaten egg dropped from spoon.
 Bread Crumbs Used in SaIad-A few crumbs of white bread mixed through vegetable salad will absorb some of the dressing and watery juices of the vegetables, which often separate and make the salad too moist
 Bread Cheese Scalioped-Four slices buttered bread. three-fourths cup grat- ed cheese, two beaten eggs, two cups milk. one-fourth teaspoon salt, few grains cayenne. Line a buttered pud- ding dish with the slices of bread and
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must be small enough to fit inside the asbestos covering and yet closely cover the opening of the crock. Then make second cover of two thickneSses of asbestos that are held firmly together by winding with very fine wire. This should fit very closely the top of the asbestos covering. Food that is boil ing hot when put in this receptacle will keep the same temperature for 12 hours.
 when one wishes to keep the kitchen cool. Your supper may be prepared in the early morning and it will be piping hot when you are ready to serve it. Try it and you will be surprised to see what a help 1t will be.
 PARKWAY DAME
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

l guests the Yery best that one's home affords when it comes to dinner, hut at the same time there should be a limit to the amount of energy and time which housewife has to sac- rifice in preparing 1t. or if the dinner | is cooked by a servant, then just as much should we be constderate of her strength and time.
 was raised in a New England home back among the hills Of Con- necticut and 1t Twas often. very often that our weekend and Sunday guests included college student of a Rev erend gentleman from some distant parish who had exchanged with our pulpit as a candidate, but never did my mother or any member of our family find 1t necessary to absent themselves from church on account of the Sunday dinner.
 It was our custom then, as 1t Is now. to prepare roast of beef lamb, spare rib, fowl or some other kind of meat by cooking it the day before, so that it was usually served cold on Sunday with a warm sgravy. Then the pota- toes were pared early Sunday morning and were ready to cook as soon as we came home from church.
 The bread, pies, cake. or what ever dessert we had was always made on Saturday, also. So you observe that the whole Sunday dinner was in shape TO serve our guests m Just In0 1eH&Ln of time that 1t took to boil the pota- toes-in just about thirty minutes at the longest
 Occasionally one of the guests were heard to remark. why it hardly seems possible that dinner is ready so soon! And you went to church with us, too"
 But the secret was that the meal was really planned and cooked on Saturday.
 I hear some one say. "oh. dear, don't know how I could do any more on Saturday than do now. say noth- ing about cooking Q Sunday dinner"
 But you don't need to do any more hard labor than you do now on Sat- urday. Simply plan your next dinner and roast your meat while you have fire. 1t is economy in the end and will be easier when you get used to it.
 Try this plan cornerites and go to church with your guests, making them feel that they are not keeping you at home. You will enjoy the day and feel more rested yourself to begin the weeks work.
 Here is a menu for next Sundays dinner which hope you will try and let The Cornerites know if it does not prove success.
 Menu for Sunday Dinner-Cold roast beef (Sliced), boiled potatoes with gravy. sweet corn on the cob, sliced cucumbers. bread, butter, tea, apple fried pies with cheese, chocolate layer cake or cookies.
 JULY OF NORWICH.
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AUNT ARRYs PICNIC.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: The Corner people were favored with good weather for the second annual picnic at Aunt Abbyrs. A good number field Depot, Eagleville and Willimantic. Club No. ? and many arrived by teams and automobiles from other towns
 AS we left Pecks Corner for our des- tination, we turned around and be- hold! a man. With a yellow bow! We almost said Hello. si! but it proved to be Rural Delivery from Sterling. We left him for Maine Lover and others to entertain, and started on our hike for the grounds, following the twins with their golden sashes and yellow bows on hair (by the way, three pairs of twins at the gathering).
 We were gracfously welcomed by Aunt Abby. whose home was @ de- lightful place. The spacious, shady lawn, long table decked wftm yellow, beautiful flowers and fruit, Corner Sis ters in groups here and there. gowned in white, over our heads Old Glory floating to the breeze, making a pretty picture.
 After bountiful lunch, speeches were made by Polly Peppermint, Grim son Rambler, Si, Mandy, medley by Dottie. a recitation by Pansy, readings were also given by Mayfayre, Chrysan- themum and Rural Delivery, adding much to our enjoyment.
 Si and Mandy enlisted our sympa- thy. each telling their marital troubles, much to our amusement. What a hard time you must have, Mandy, keeping him in subjection. But suppose we ought not to say that when he spoke so well for women's rights. We had 8 lovely boutonniere of sweet peas given us by Brother Si, and later We enjoyed peanuts and gum donated by the same generous hand. Si came laden with boxes. We could hardly contain ourselves waiting for the un- wrapping of the packages. Come again, Si. We did use our jaw on your gum and were quiet for a while.
 When reached home found a small snag of chewing gum in my hair Suppose some Sister laid it up while she ate her cream.
 Games were played. Biddy, Crimson Rambler and Annette were among the winners.
 Aunt Abby's birthday anniversary occurred on July 18th, and mine came on the 29th of July. We felt our days had been well celebrated, had a de- lightful time. and owe our hostess a vote of thanks.
 Thanks to all Corner Sisters for birthday cards received.
 Good wishes to all.
 rrnv Ar~y~
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INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

DOMiPEDRO has met with an ac- cident, having had her right hand SC severely crushed by falling window that she Is disabled. The surgeon had to take six stitches tc close the cut. The sisterr will be sorry to learn she ifs agaSn 6 shut-in. She had com plete6 her this weeks letter before the accident happened.
 THE EDITOR received Social Cor ner box from Aunt Abby's lawn party on the 2sth which bore the usual evil dence that nothing was lacking in the way of astronomical enjoyment. Thanks to Aunt Abby and all con- cerned.
 WILDWOOD - Thanks for photo- graph. The use of 1t will not disclose your identity, and the Social Corner Sisters will enjoy the pictuE1 of your pretty place.
 LUCY ACORN-Cards received and forwarded to the sisters indicated.
 SWEET SIxTEEN-''that was''- The absence of your address led to confusion. The cards and letter I trust have now reached you.
 SPRING CHICKEN-Thanks for prompt return. No harm done. That was an exceptional accident
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HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:- have read your letters in the paper so much and you seem to have such a nice time. wish to be a sister too.
 l read Dottie's Lazy housewife's pickles. I find old Mason fruit jars very handy to put them in as they do not have to be air tight. I put mine in them last year and they are just as hard now as can be.
 How many of you sisters cook fresh water fish? I find In frying them they are great deal better cooked in deep Tat, not so deep as for doughnuts, but to cover them and fry until a nice brown.
 I find in cooking young fowls to cut up as for a stew, place in a large pan ad parboil until tender, then drain or that water and salt, peper and place butter or salt pork on the meat. and bake in the oven until nice and brown. and make a gravy from the water you drain off in the pan after chicken Is taken out.
 EHAMROFT
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
THE CARE oF ROSES.

Editor of the Social Corner: May come in this once? Possibly l may never come again. have never dared to write the Social Corner for fear of that awful basket ,
 am very fond of plants and flowers and would like to tell the Sisters about my care of some of them.
 Roses are one of my favorites- In the spring. after they have leayed out, l remove all dead wood, and if not looking well cut them back very hard. In very short time you will see them grow, bud and blossom After they have done blooming cut all the dead flowers from the bushes and if they have made a vigorous growth give them still more of a cutback. By so bushes and the bloom is very much better.
 The last of October I clip for the last time and tie them up for winter.
 have had many years of experience and have had good success. Some of my bushes are very old. but are very healthy, and still blooming as well as the younger ones. After we have had one good freeze, I bank the roots with good manure I prefer COW and horse mixed. This keeps them warm and prevents the water settling about the roots. l sometimes use lime and bone or phosphate for fertilizer. All must be used with care.
 For house plants l know Of nothing better than COW drippings put in wa ter and used say twice a week.
 For spraying I use Hellebore, by using early you will not be troubled with the pests that roses have, and the foliage will look green and healthy Sift on dry, or put in water.
 Learn the habits of your plants and you will know better how to Urea; them Give them care and they will repay you
 Best wishes to all.