Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
AuNTY NO. IS PICNIC.

Dear Editor and Sisters: Another gala day of Social Corner events has passed into history and only very pleasant memory remains of the occur rences of the day. ~ -s.-f IT ot
 We were highly favored by the suns peeplug out from behind the clouds. where 1t had been hiding for two days. and kept us wondering what will the weather be- on. the day of days. when all roads led to Aunty No. Is hospit- able home, where for the second time she has welcomed all the Social Cor ner family, and where the final, general eocial event takes place for this year.
 Trains coming from; every direction brought those who wore the yellow boy; those who came by auto. by single and double team and ou foot were warmly welcomed by Aunty No. Is smiling face as she stood under the decorated porch to receive all My power of expression is made quate to describe the. surprise and pleasure which was ours on that day. and to express our appreciation and thanks for all that was done to make the Social Corner outing so thorough ly enjoyable. Every comfort and con- venience was in evidence, from the ride from the station to the warmth of our improvised recreation room and the food so temptingly arranged on the | long table.
 I cannot do justice in describing the tastily decorated assembly room. but the national colors were draped from one corner of the ceiling to the oppo- site one and were caught together in the center by a large bow of yellow; | the four sides were also. draped and the Social Corner color was brominent | everywhere. The window draperies were yellow. the table cover and one of the floral decorations was a beauti- full bunch of yellow dahlias and as- paragus.
 was told much credit was due Great Grandma. Grace and Slim Jim for their assistance in the decorating. | which was very pleasing and added greatly to the coziness of the place. I doubt if such sociabflity could be found in any other gathering as was manifest among us that day. It seem ed as If the bond of unity and friend ship was stronger than ever, if the chatter of voices gave any evidence.
 We had a sumptuous lunch which
 would tickle the palate of the greatest epicure. The quality and quantity of
 the various kinds of sandwiches, sal ads. pickles, cheese, baked beans,
 cakes and fruit with tea and coffee,
 not forgetting the erowning delicacy of
 ice cream so generously and thought
 fully supplied by The Bulletin com
 pany. for which we all render. grateful
 thanks. -s-s- S a--- Il The .crowning pleasure of the day
 was the presence with us of Great
 
 page, she enters Into the spirit of al
 our gatherings. It was a pleasure tc
 her to see the faces and to personally meet so many of the writers. We were glad to have her with us. Indeed. il Is treat to meet person whose
 years are borne so lightly-years. per. haps. as full of sorrow and trouble a. comes to the average soul. but have left no scar to blight or trouble otherl she may come in contact with. Hei | g- sAm =. within; such as persons whoGe .handi are ever busy and whose mind is no poisoned by sordid thought and whs keep their body as . temple of GoS . glow with. Such as these do not grow old and age Is only reckoned by mile
 stones We were pleased to see Gres Grandma in full use of all her fAcul ties and so bright and energetic taa her very presence seemed torbe . bene } diction. n -,-- that Great Grandma and her descend l ants represented three generation ] present with us on that memorabl { day. &
 Great Grandma arose with the alac 3 rity of youth as she was asked to a, \ e few words to us and she said. ysry.f a T feel highly honored to be presen with you today. As look on you q happy faces and hear your pleasan
 voices my heart beats with love to yor ? you all as children. grandchildren an r great-grandchildrrr. and pray, th l. rich blessings of our Heavenly Fathe may attend you through Nfe's journeJ t As daily blessings fall. let daily. thank e arise. May unity, love and ,gratitud n ever be our motto." E r. l The first number on the progranara . was humorous recital by Tfutti, I" telling how Mary France missed fh u train for Aunt Abby's picnic. yet foun 6 I original poem written by Mary Franc describing her dilemma s.s. ,s q Panzy greatly p1ensed the listener '- nv a recitation and a demonstrztio