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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
FAIRY eoDMoTHER's GREETING.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Chill dren: It is some time since l wrote to you. When l opened the paper this week and turned to the Social Corner page and saw so many old and familiar names I just felt as if l was at home with my children.
 There are so many new members added to my family l feel a stranger to some of them, and I presume it is safe to say they feel a stranger to me, Fairy Godmother. Well, children, l trust you are all well and are enjoying s the nice winter days.
 I have not had a sleigh ride so far this winter. Last winter I was more fortunate. As I write 1 can hear little children laughing and talking. Noth- ing to fret and worry them: think it is good to have a sweet remem- brance of a happy childhood.
 At present it is showing and large flock of quail has just flown past. They looked fat and sleek.
 M. Roena: I was glad to see and have 8 picture of your snug and pleas ant home. I always enjoyed your let ter5 and I wish it was so you could write us another of your inspiring let ters.
 Fay Verna: I was glad to read your Christmas greetings. Write often. Glenwood: Where are you?
 Dreamer: How are the little ones thlS winter. W ell, l trust.
 Sunshine: It is so long since we had glimpse of you that we have almost forgotten how you look. Cannot you shine in The Corner once more? Frozen: How are you? l hope you are improving fast. When you come tc Connecticut, look me up. c. F. S.: Was glad to hear from you Do you see L. H. K. often? Married and Happy. Theoda, Aunt dehitable. Biddy, Aunty No. 1: Always look to see if you have written us 8 rousing letter.
 Papa,s Boy; How is the auto this winter?
 Enid: Your Christmas story was fine It must be great to be among the l flowers this time of year. Silver SiXpence: l was delighted tc l hear you jingle again. l Lucy Acorn: Be sure and call again J. F. T.: Your Emergency Dinner i sounded good to me. i l wonder how many remember in the i year 1913 I offered q souvenir to tho l first one who would call on me? AS l I have had no one call for it, the offel { holds good. I think the receiver vii ] be pleased with it. i With kind regards to all, remain a: l ever, your
 FAIRY GODMOTHER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
sTILLwATER's WHO'S WHO.

Dear Corner Folks, One and All: Here come for another chat. Aren't we having winter weather? It is pretty cold down to our house.
 Joan: l see l have aroused your curiosity Am wondering if you know me, as I have known you for a long time; have heard lots about you, and hope l can meet you personally some time in the good old summer time at some of The Corner gatherings; then I shall introduce myself to you.
 I see in this vicinity some of The Corner folks have started Social Corner Club No. l.
 Paula: I hear you are away up in Plainfield. Wish I knew what part, as I have been there many a time, and ex- pect to spend my vacation there next summer.
 snowbau: I see you are trying to guess Paula's identity. Now see if l can guess yours. Don't you live with your sister, Maple Leaf, at Avery pond, out in Preston? Call in to my house some time when you are over town and I will tell you where Paula lives.
 Chrysanthemum: How do you like this kind of weather? Isn't it awful ? I never did like snow or ice. Hope it won't stay long.
 SALTWATER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
THE MAKING OF RAG RUGS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: While l have been much inter- ested in the Social Corner letters, I have never contrj bUted anything. But now as the holidays are things of the past I have a few suggestions which may be acceptable, as to the making of rag rugs.
 The most pleasing rug is the one made hit and miss. If the rags are cut short and well mixed they are very pretty. Use plenty of black and bright colors for the border An old suit of mems clothing if it is of wool makes a fine rug. Have the center plain with the border of black and one bright color, preferably red.
 A mixed rug of mems clothing is usually dull mix in plenty of red and some light rags. else it will be too dark.
 Rugs made of old ingrain carpet are very serviceable also. The carpet should be well cleaned and cut length wise of the breadths.
 Another way is to cut the carpet on the bias, then wash. When dry pull gently through the hands which raYels it and makes it fluffy. Silk rags make beautiful rugs and portieres. Silk rugs are prettiest made hit and miss with a fancy border. The warp for rugs is usually red, although white or drab can be used. The warp for silk poPtieres is black linen thread. A pretty way to have rugs woven that are not made Of too heavy rags, is to have the weaver leave six threads of warp and take out four; they don't look so much like rag car pets. and are much admired. The size of the rugs are usually three quarters wide and a. yard and a, half long: and some prefer them a yard wide and two yards long.
 With best wishes
 MARIE JENKINS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
THE STORY OF cEIBA TREE
By Enid

Some time the wayfarer escapes,
 lives to get home and describe the ap-
 pearaHce of the Duppy, then expires.
 The African negroes who were brought
 to Cuba as slaves, naturally invested
 the Cuban Ceiba with Duppies- So by reason of early education, there are
 thousands of people throughout the
 island to whom the Duppy is 8. real and terrible person.
 So great is the black mans fear of the Duppy it is almost impossible to
 get one to cut down a Ceiba. Tn Jamaica when a. negro can be in duced to cut one down he first pours a libation of rum over the roots, then chants a few propitiary words as he swings his aX
 Tn Trinidad it is a popular belief, that to cut down a Ceiba tree is either to cause ones death within d year, or bring some terrible calamity upon | him.
 | In Jamaica the little black children's
 mothers teach them the alphabet by a
 set of rhymes which commence in l the following manner: l \, is for Assino; see him Stan E is for Bucbra; bery bad man; C, is for Pussy; him name Maria; D, is for Dippy; him eye shine like | fire.
 | It is no small wonder then that a black child having been brought up l from infancy to believe in the Duppy l should retain the faith until the day | of his death.
 | The Ceiba tree also figures in his l tory. In Havana, there is a Ceiba | which was grown from slip of an orig
 inal Ceiba under which mass was said when the town was founded by Nelas- quez
 The original Ceiba when cut down
 was four hundred years old and still 1 in blossom. The tree under which | the Spanish forces surrendered to the l United States is a. Ceiba. It stands | on San Juan hill and is one of the ! places visited by tourists. l. Nassau, in the Bahamas, has a Ceiba 1 tree which is one of the wonders ot
 the world, and if any of my readers 1 visit Kingston CJamaica) I would sug-
 gest that he ask a. guide to take hin l out to see "Yom Cringles Cottor ] Tree"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
PRACTICAL D!SHWASHER'S s
 VIEWS.

Dear Editor and Sisters: As you doubtless know. there are ways and ways of washing dishes. Most of us, no doubt, are well satisfied with our own ways and probably each one knows someone else whose method is most unsau usfactOTy,
 A friend once told me that she knew q woman who was so particular that she washed her dishes in four waters, using a clean cloth for each water first in plain warm water, to get off the crJLn bS, then in hot SOapy water, then again in clear, hot water, and finally Tinsed them in boiling water.
 I don't suppose many of us know anyone who is so extremely particu- lar and possibly we do not know many who go to the opposite extreme, aIAA wash all the dishes in one luke w5Tm water. turn them upside down in a. dirty sink to drain, and wipe them with a. towel that doesn't get washed oftener than once a week.
 How slovenly," do hear you say? over particular in doing this house hold task, than it is to be careless and untidy
 Most housekeepers will probably say dishwashing Is the most disagreea-ble task they have. It need not be and if properly done, may even be a most enjoyable one
 To be done properly a few things are necessary. These are:
 First-Plenty of hot water, clean towels and dish cloths. Then more hot water.
 second-A good. light place in which to wash. If your sink is in q dark corner, more dishwasning operations to Q table in front of a window. You cannot expect to get dishes clean if you cannot half see.
 Third-Haye sink, dishpan, rinse and drain pans clean and free from grease.
 F'ourth-Fill dishpan half full of hot water, put in a little soap or soda, but don't leave a piece of soap soaking in the water. Have plenty Of very hot water in the rinse pan.
 Fifth--Wash. rinse and wipe all glass dishes; then the silverware. Then plates, cups, etc, finishing with the cooking utensils
 Sixth-If the water gets cool or much soiIed, throw it out and get more water. You cannot cleanse anything in dirty water.
 Seventh-If there are milk dishes first rinse them over in cool water to get off the milk, then wash in soapy water, rinse in hot soda. water and scald with boiling water. Never wash them with the other dishes.
 Eighth-When all the dishes are done, then proceed to wash out the dish and rinse pans, then wash the N lF44A5 IO" C4S f1ALl1 IldhS uii IO QJy- D6 sure to wash the dishcloth. also, and hang 1t up to dry. never throw it in 8 heap under the sink, or it will sour and smell badly. Wipe out and hang up the dishpans and wash the sink
 It takes a little more time to dc dishes carefully, but at least one has the satisfaction of having clean dishes to eat from and of knowing there are no disease germs on them.
 A few more hints may be useful
 Keep a cake of Bon Ami handy, to rub off tea stains and discoloYed spots on the china.
 A box of silver polish kept on the sink shelf and used whenever piece is discolored. will Tighten the task of silver cleaning.
 4 wire dishclot5. Is almost a neces- sity to clean the sticky kettles and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

Editor and Friends of the Social Corner: Scarcely Q day passes but one finds some new or better way of do- ing Q thing or makes some helpful things I have found out, hoping they may prove useful to someone.
 have discovered:
 That Cream of Wheat is greatly inn proved as a cereal if Indian meal is added to it while cooking.
 That to have the lower crust of q pie brown and crisp the plate must be greassd and sprinkled with flour.
 That olive oil added to baked beans, two tablespoons to a quart, improves them, and does away with pork.
 That delicious coffee rolls can be made by adding to small bowl of bread dough, 1-2 cup sugar, 1-4 cup shortening, 1 egg and a few currants. Shape, let rise like biscuit and be- fore baking rub butter over tops and sprinkle on sugar and cinnamon.
 That my Salad Dressing never cur dies, but IS smooth and creamy if and that hot water is fine to make ic- ing for cake.
 That Sausage Fat is the best short enins for gingerbread and cookies one can possibly use.
 That Left-o Baked Potatoes are delicious creamed.
 That time and fuel are saved by cutting in small pieces potatoes to be mashed.
 That the vinegar from my home made pickle jar IS excellent for salad dressing.
 That Very Tasty Supper Dish can be made Of cream toast by adding grated cheese to the milk just before 1 serving.
 That Left Over Bread and Butter sandwiches are very nice orowned in 2. bit Of butter and served hot That Left Over EseaIIoped Oysters are delicious sliced and broEned in butter.
 That Little Water poured over light brown sugar and boiled a. few | minutes. adding a few drops Of van illa, makes an excellent substitute for maple syrup.
 ONE OF THEM.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
HeNand,

seyend. sS gsaIl steer my bark where the waves < roll dark, I shall cross & stranger sea; .Esut know I shall land on that bright s Where my loved ones are waiting for , me,
 Trere are faces there divineIy fair, ; The earth lost long ago, s.As1d foreheads white. where curis lay : Like suIlbeanns over snow. There are sunny eyes like their own s blue skies :. Eyes that I've seen before ;t'rhat will STOW as bright as the stars 2 When I near the welcome shore. serhere are little feet that loved to F mest 2 When the world was sweet to me; : bling sound : Of my boat comes o'er the sea. T shall see them stand on the stesming z sand. z Their white arms OCT the tide Waiting to tWine their hands in mine s When I reach the farther side. 2Ths House by the Side of the Road. Iet me live in my house by the side < of the road, 2 Where the race Of men go by. sEhey are good, they are bad, they are < weak they are strong, Wise, foolish-So am l. T1neu why should l sit in the scorner's seat
 Or hurI the cynic's ban? Let me live in my house by the side of
 the road, And be 9 friend to man.
 Sam Walter F'oSs.
 Ssnt in by VIOLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06

In motoring over the island of Cuba, on passing through by railway trains one catches repeated glimpses of certain gigantic trees, which form a characteristic figure of the Cuban landscape. These forest and roadside nlonarchs in some instances tower up- wards of one hundred feet toward the sky, their trunks rising smooth and straight without limb or knot, for a distance Of seTenty-fiVe feet. Long pods of cotton hang from the branch es which spreading outward for dis tance of one hundred feet, form an unbrella-like figure.
 These trees are supported at their base by immense buttreSses. It IS no small wonder the tourists inter est is aroused, and that he is eager to know the name of this wonderful and remarkable looking tree. When told it is the Ceiba he very naturally con- era atulates himself upon having seen with his own eyes what is considered the most magnificent tree of the tropics
 The wood of the Ceiba tree $ val uable and the cotton, of some species is used for textile purposes. In Cuba
 however, it is only used for ct1ffins5 pillows, etc.
 Many interesting traditions handed garding the fearful and terrible spirits called "Dippies,'' who make their | abode in the shadows of the Ceiba These traditions are not confined tC the West Indies, however, but orig mated in the African forest where every Ceiba has it's Duppy. These malignant spirits are sup posed to rush out on the wayfarer and either devour him, or throw such g terrible spell. over him that he dies soon after.
 Mary Kingsley in her Travels IT 1 West Africa tells of the Sasobon- sum-" the most malignant of all tle Duppies, who makes his haunt in the | loftiest Ceiba tree and which has l red earth around the roots. The color of the earth is said to be due tC ] the blood that drips from the Duppy upon his return to his roasting place after a nights carnage.
 This particular Duppy is said tC suck the blood of his victim.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
DEPENDABLE MEAL RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends: Here I am again with a few well tried recipes which may come in handy in these days of high prices, as flour is so high; try some of these meal recipes in place of bread.
 Corn Meal Gems-Two cups yellow corn meal, two spoons of butter, one cup -four. one egg Cor not, just as you pleasc), one cup sweet milk (cold). one cup boiling milk, two spoons baking powder. Put corn meal in dish. add butter: pour over it the hot milk: stir and let 1t stand five minutes; while beating the egg, add cold milk, salt and egS; sift baking powder in the flour and stir in well. Drop in hot gem tins and make in hot oven half hour Brown Eread-One pint sour willz two cups molasses, three cups corn half teaspoon salt. two teaspoons soda. Steam three hours.
 Rhode Island Brown 5read-Three cups corn meal. two cups rye meal one teaspoon salt and two heaping tea spoons Inolasses. Mix with water or lnilk soft enough to pour in a pan. Bake slowly. three hours, or steam two hours and bake one,
 Rhode island Johnny cakes-Two cups white bolted meal, one teaspoon salt. Scald well and salt with boiling water; thin down with sweet milk so they VIII eaSlly uTOp OH OL d SpOOu Have gridd1e hot and fry in plenty of fat.
 Johnny Cake No. Lone cup flour, one-half cup corn meal, one-half cup sugar, one-half teaspoon salt, two level teaspoons baking powder, one cup milk one egg and one tablespoon melted butter. MIX ali dry ingredients: beat eSg; add milk, and add to dry ingredi- ents; beat well and add melted butter. Beat again and bake in shallow pan % minutes.
 Johnny Cake No. 2-Two cups meal, enc cup flour, one-haIf cup sugar. one large teaspoon baking powder, one small teaspoon salt, one large table spoon shortening. Mix with sweet milk Bake 20 minutes.
 Corn Cake-Tswo cups white Indian meal, one cup flour, one pint water,
 DON PEDRO-Thanks for old papers just received.
 LUCY ACORN-Cards and letters received and forwarded to destination Thanks for pretty card.
 DOTTIE-PIease send in your full address. A souvenir card from Lucy Acorn awaits it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06

one egg, two- thirds cup sugar, two
 teaspoons cream tartar. one teaspoon
 soda. a small piece of butter and q little salt. Bake.
 Corn Bread No. Lone cup flour,
 two thirds cup yellow corn meal, one level teaspoon salt. one heaping tea spoon sugar, two heaptng teaspoons Of ba king powder, one egg, three table spoons melted butter. sweet milk to make thin batter. Bake 20 minutes in quick oven; also nice baked in gem pans.
 Corn Bread No. 2-One quart bolted Indian meal, scaIded with boiling Wa ter: when cool add one cup of yeast, one quart of flour, one quart of rye meal, two or three spoons of molasses, salt Mix with Iukewarm water mould with the hand and put to rise over nisht. h. morning add one-half tea spoon soda and bake.
 Mush-Have kettle of boiling water, add salt to taste; then slowly Sift in corn meal until thick, stirring all the time to avoid Jumps. Cook slowly on back of stove. Serve with milk. l Mush and Meat Conbination-As there is so much talk of high prices of meat, l will send you a recipe for d cheap and yet appetizing dish which may be made of any inexpensive meat Boil any kind of cheap meat until ten der. remove from liquor and remove all bone and slistle and grind in chop per. Have meat liquor boiling, then add corn meal until it is 9 thick mush then add ground meat; add salt, pep 1 per and sage to suit taste. Pour into ! crock to cool; slice and fry a nice brown before serving.
 Corn Meal GriddIe Cakes-One cur
 meal, one cup flour, one egg, two ta- l blespocns sugar. one teaspoon salt Mix with sweet milk and bake on griddle.
 Best wishes to all.
 COGIE ANNE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
ATTENTION! SIDEWALKS
OFFICE OF THE
 STREET COMMISSIONER,

Norwich, Dec 21. 1914.
 The ordinances of the City Of Nor wich provide that the owner or own- CTS, occupant or occupants, private corporations, or any person having care of any building or lot of land, bordering on any street, square, or public place within the City, where there is a, sidewalk graded, or graded and paved, shall cause to be removed therefrom any and all snow, Sleet and ice within three hours after the same shall have fallen, been deposited or found, or within three hours after sun rise when the same shall have fallen in the night season; also, that whenever. the sidewalk, or any part thereof, ad- joining any building or lot of land, or any street, square or public place shall be covered with ice, it shall be the duty of the owner, or owners, occu- pant or occupants, private corp0rz- ton, or any person having the care of such building or lot to cause such side walk to be made safe and convenient by removing the ice therefron, or GOV erIhg the same with sand or some other suitable substance.
 The failure to do so for two hours during the daytime exposes the party in default to the penalty provided by the ordinances.
 The ordinances also provide that in case of violation of any of the foregoing provisions, or refusal or neg lect to comply with them, the party violating them or not complying with them shall pay a penalty of five dollars for every four hours of neglect, after notice from any policeman of the city The ordinances also make if fI3e duty of the Street Commissioner to collect all penalties incurred under the foregoing provisions, and if they are not paid to him on demand, to report the case to the City Attorney, who shall prosecute the party offending.
 ERROLL c. LILLIBRIDGE. Street Commissions.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
DOMESTIC ACCOUNTS AND JOUR
 NAILS

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I have wondered many times if the sisters of The Corner were in the habit of keeping account of the nu- 1nerous expenditures of the home. When I have sometimes asked the question the reply would be:
 "Oh! It is too much trouble" or T have not the time.''
 It only takes a few minutes and may save quite a bill where groceries are charged and the housekeeper is cer- tain there aIe articles that have not been purchased but has TO account to prove the error
 Some will even admit they do not know the price of even an important art5cle like sugar.
 My books are quite economical. as
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
GREETINGS FROM eLENwoon

Dear Editor and Friends Of the So- cial Corner:-Too late to wish you all 9. happy New Year. I hope that the year now passing may do the best of your lives. That it may hold many opportunities for usefulness, which bring joy into the lives of each
 It has seemed so good of late, to see so many letters from writers of the early days, for with them I feel a sense of comradeship, and their let friends.
 How our hearts were saddened last year by the death of our Social Cor ner poer-Erother Bronaley His
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
SIMPLE RECIPE FOR SALT BEAD
 MAKING.

Dear Editor and Sisters: l thought perhaps some of The Cornerltes would like a. good recipe for salt beads. If so, here it is:
 Salt Beads-Take two tablespoons Of salt. Mix il with enough water and flour to make a firm substance. Color or dye and form in any size bead de- sired. String on a hat pin or wire. I am sure any of the sisters who try this recipe will be pleased with the result
 Let me know how you make out.
 FUNNY FACE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
ersmp. Action VIII ss.p Your Cough

FremPt Action VIII Stop Your Cough.
 When you first catch a cold (often indicated by sneeze or cough), break 1t LID at once. The idea that Tt does not matter often leads to serious com plications. The remedy which imme- diately and easily penetrates the lining of the throat is the kind demanded. pr. Kings New Discovery soothes the irri- fation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at -opce. "'It seemed to reach the honest testimonials. 5oc at your drug EiSt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
A Test for liver Conpiaint-MentaIIy
 Unhappy-PhysieatIy Dull.

The liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state---unhap- py and critical Never is there joy in living, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by using Dr. King New Life Pills; they empty the bowels freely, tone up your stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25c at druggist. Bucklen's Arnfca Salye oxcellent for piles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06

pans It also should be washed and rinsed well each. time it is used.
 Get toothbrush and keep it to wash glassware, and polish the silver, much better than a cloth. 1
 4 PRACTICAL DISHWASHER. N
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INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

READY: Card received and for Earded to PotIatch.
 LETTER for Hummer received and forwarded to her address. A VIOLA: Thanks for sending in Sam Walter F'oss' House Beside the Road St request of Sweet Sixteen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06

ty view cards They are fine and like them very much.
 Theoda: Your very nice letter is at hand. Thanks for writing such a good one; but then, it is just like you, for you write such lovely letters.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
SHORT AND SWEET.

Dear Editor and Social Corner. Sis teTs: Will you allow a new conner and greenhorn to enter your Corner? This is my first attempt at writing. If this passes, perhaps will cali again.
 ROSEEJTn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-06
THERE IS PARTNERSHIP IN FRIENDSHIP
EVERY WoMAN'S OPPORTUNITY

 of should "Wednesday each week. Writ on SOCIAL EDITOR MoNTHLY $25o to first S5O end $0o to third thsI last