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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: This is only my second at- tempt at writing. Was so glad to see such an interest taken in the Social Corners fifth anniversary. I put off writing until it was too late.
 I have just been counting the names in last weeks paper and found S6, and l suppose that is only a part of them. What large family!
 Did any of you ever live in Illinois? l was born there.
 Aunt Sarah: liked the poem Before It Is Too Late very much. It makes me think of MT. St. Clare in Uncle Toms Cabin. His slaves might have been free, but he waited too late. Country Maid: Are your initials A. s.? I wonder if I know you?
 School Girl: Just a word to you. Of course I am writing this after our trip down the line. I am glad there is one I know in The Corner.
 Calla Lily: Feel the same as you do about 13. Am not at all superstitious along that line.
 Best wishes to all Cornerites.
 PONTIAC.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

was done or not; but we should not be blamed if there, wasn't.
 I turned aside to c. E. $. and asked what was the meaning of this event and F1oradOra spoke up and said:
 Why This is the birthday-the fifth
 birthday of the Social Corner and all who can are celebrating by getting to- I.gether or exchanging kindly thoughts or greetings by card or letter, especial ly to the Shut-Ins.'
 Then Peggy Anne spoke up and said: Every week for five years we have watched the coming of the paper that gives us so many new recipes we like to try and that turn out so well and make a greater variety in our | cooking; and so many hints in house work, and remedies for many ills. as well as words of cheer and inspiration, valuable experiences from the mothers in the care and training of children; also the care of the pocketbook and
 how we took time to read the Social Corner. even if we didn't take time to
 read our Bibles.''
 And so we talked and ate, and ate and talked some more Git was hardly safe to laugh), but as the Pollys with Wintergreen and Peppermint were there we got along all right without the Doctor
 As the adage goes, After dinner rest a while" we obeyed the ancient com
 mand while we listened to the sweet strains of music and song.
 Then @ blithe, bonny maid appeared | (Oh, that 1 were a Maine Lover, or even a Connecticut one!) with a gown | that was in harmony with the favorite l decorative color and gave two pleasing recitationS.
 Letters were read from Dreamer, Etta Barber and others.
 Diana, not being able to be present, sent a letter expressing her pleasure in l all the affairs pertaining to The Cor ner, and especially appreciative of all
 kindness and thought shown her, and at our social times she gives her hair an extra curl dons her Social Corner clothes and yellow bow and in thought
 and spirit has a Social Corner day, as
 her mind fits from one to another o1 | us, and later on she hears about all of
 our manoeuvres with full explanations | and illustrations.
 l l thought I saw Roxanna Vince | when it came time to clear that table
 and Tidy Addly up the room, but as Chore Girl was around handy she scraped the left-overs out to Biddy and | the Spring Chicken and soon every | thing was in order.
 l But where was Married and Happy
 all this time? We determined to see | so we took a Trot over to her house
 and found, at the last minute, she haC
 been taken quite sick from overexer- l ton, planning and preparing for this | her party. She had been so animated | over the preparation for this celebra-
 ton she little realized how near the | end of her strength she was. So she | was showered with love and sympathy l and good wishes from all the Sisters. | Thus they departed for their homes with the bond of Social Corner unity
 and friendship widened and strength
 ered hoping to meet again in the neal
 future. THEODA.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

certainly did miss a good time. I was very sorry Sister Married and Happy was sick and could not be there. Hope she will recover soon.
 Theoda: Hope you did not get sick and have one of those headaches the next day. It was a pleasant surprise for us to have Sister Ready there to help us celebrate. We were glad to
 learn she had moved back to Connec-
 ticut to live again: and I hope we shall
 now see something from her pen often
 as she always has something good and interesting to say. She can dou'btless J think of something to write about that will be as interesting as was the
 wood-boX in days past. L. II. S.: Sorry l did not see you at
 the gathering. You missed another
 nice time.
 Roxanna. Vince: Hope you ar rived home safe as we did. We ar rived just as the clock struck six. Aunt Hester: Hope you are well by | this time.
 Will join with the many Sisters who | have helped contribute to the anni- versary. in sending many thanks to | the Editor
 I close with best wishes to all. | c. E. $.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
A RED LETTER DAY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: have watched with interest the growth of the Social Corner and l think Saturday, March 18th, will be remembered as red letter day by all the Social Corner writers, as it marked the closing of our fifth year.
 There Is always warm welcome in the Social Corner for new writers. It is with great pleasure I recall my first meeting with the Sisters at Aunt Ab- by's Aug. 19, 1914, also again at the Norwich fair.
 May the future bring to us the same oyerfioWing measure of success and achievement that the past has brought to us through the the loyalty and CO., operation of the Editor and Social Corner Sisters.
 Etta Barber: Your letters I enjoy reading.
 Silent Partner: Are you never go- ing to write to us again? I know you arc very busy, but do try and find time to write to The Corner. Best wishes to all the Cornerites. MERRY WIDOW.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
Life's Mirror.

 There are loyal hearts, there are spir- its brave. There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you Give love. and love to your life will flow, A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind, And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that Is just as sweet.
 | For life Is the mirror of king and slave, Iris just what we are and do: Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. Madeline s. Bridges in Christian Register,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

RUTH wrote the first membership story.
 EXPERIENCE discovered the fourth prize and was author of the phrase "Who is Who?"
 THE LEONARD BRIDGE COTERIE were the original hustlers and gave Nat, Ready and Great Grandma to the Social Corner.
 MARRIED AND HAPPY discovered a method to tell who was who, and first invited Social Corner members to as semble under the flag.
 THE WILLIMANTIC Social Corner Sisters selected the color and designed the badge-the yellow bow; brought out Aunty No. 1. and organized Social Cor ner club No. l.
 EDDY arranged the first picnic and led to the Coventry lake June picnic as a regular Social Corner event.
 R. DUANE BROMLEY, (deceased) was he only recognized Social Corner poet.
 RURAL DELIVERY-Mos constant of the writers who first contributed tc The Corner.
 POTLATCH of Seattle was first tc establish a Social Corner garden.
 AUNT SERENA was one of the mos active early writers. ENID was The Corners first core, spondent from a foreign shore. J. B. T. has been the ideal shor letter writer and distinguished herself by her originality. ANNETTE was one of the most help full and regular among our early writ CTS.
 ELLA OF CANTERBURY-A at the front with a budget of goot | things. M. ROENA-An old favorite who i distinguished for having planned ant built a home for herself at Alexandria l Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
NO SILVER LINING RUTA GOLDEN
 HUE,

Editor Social Corner: Old Sol never shone with more glory than when, risen to his full height he appeared over the hills and housetops of our he slowly climbed upward he peeked into the windows of the various homes of the Social Corner Sisterhood in this locality, and found them already stir ring, for this was to be to them an eventful day.
 Word had gone forth that they were bid to the fifth anniversary of the So- ciai Corner given by Social Corner club No. in honor of the day in hall on Valley street. They must hasten, so with various good things for the luncheon they departed for our city by train, team, trolley and auto.
 The sun peeped into another window quite early in the morning and found there another Sister. and. like the rest, she was busy; but whatever was she doing? Old Sol almost stood still to see; another glance showed him this Sister still in bed, and, would you be-
 lieve 1t, she was searching, and for wEat, do you think? Nothing less than
 the silver lining we are told all clouds have. The cloud of disappointment
 was very dark. It had settled over the Sister in the form of a bad attack of bronchitis the first of the week, and when a professional gentleman called
 on her Friday she had said: row."
 He said, from a long experience with this particular Sister:
 No doubt; you are always wanting to do something; this time I am afraid you'll stay right here!''
 She thought of the party and all the careful arrangements she had made that the day might be a success. The various little gifts waiting to be fin ished and with these thoughts she fell asleep, and, sure enough when Old Sol appeared at the window he found her l awake. searching for the silver lining that she had resolved to find. The day passed on, various members of her family departed for the place | of celebration, and after 8 time she found herself alone.
 Sleep overlook her, and when she l awoke right there in her room were
 Theoda, Trottie and Huldy, bringing
 burches of daffodils, sunshine boxes to be opened later, and big box .o1 good things from the party; telling
 her of loving messages and words o1 good cheer that had been sent to her and, To! after they had gone she found instead of the silver lining ot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

London, March 19-AdmiraI Sir Hedworth Meux has been appointed to command Englands home feet succeeding Vice Admiral JeIIicee, who
 has ben raised to the rank of admiral. The home fleet controls the North Sea and other waters around Great Britain and is attempting to maintain the so-s called food blockade against Geramyn,
 which the United States objects to. Admiral MeuX is f1fty-nine years old-5 He was in command at Portsmouth when promoted. He entered the Bri-S tish navy in 1870 when he was four-a teen years old. He is the third son of George Frederick d'Arcy Lambton,I second earl of Durham. During the. Boer war he commanded the navaE brigade at Ladysmith.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Little Things.

Little Things. A goodbye kiss is a little thing, With your hand on the door to go; But 1t takes the venom out of the
 sting Of 6 thoughtless word or a cruel fling, That you made an hour ago. A kiss of greeting is sweet and rare, After the toll of the day: But 1t smoothes the furrows out Of
 the care And lines on the forehead you once
 called fair,
 In the years that have flown away, Iris a little thing to say. 'FYou are kind:
 love you my dear" each night For it sends thrill through the heart,
 find, For love Is tender as love is blind, As we climb life's ragged height. We starve each other for loves caress; We take, but do not give. It seems so easy some soul to bless, But we dole love grudingly, less and
 less,
 Till 'tis bitter and hard to live.
 Anonymous.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
REPORT FROM CLAN NO. i.

Dear Editor and Friends: Surely March thirteenth showered upon the Corner Clans all that heart could wish of cheery sunshine.
 The members of Clan No. 1 draw a long breth of happy anticipation and began to plan for early hittering tc the place appointed for the tryst.
 On arriving at the rendeznous one entered and found Grace, Aunty No i, Peggy Anne, Wee Peggy and Wandering Jew comfortably enjoying the Rest Room" These friends were carrying on an animated conversation This ceased when. the newcomer en- tered and one cannot be absolutely sure whether the conversation had hinged on the latest style in tattine
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

all winter. The robins, bluebirds and meadow larks have never left us. 1 wish I could send you all a bou- quet of sweet violets.
 Joan: I. too, am waiting. R. D.: You will hear from the golden west soon.
 Hettie Marie: I hope you are feel ing well this spring.
 Sister Wildwood, who his been quite i'll, is better now. She will be 76 the 25th of April
 I am going to make this visit short. Am hoping to hear from many old timers, especially the pioneers of the Social Corner.
 I am as ever. your sister
 POTLATCH. Seattle.
 CThanks for the violets. That breath of perfumery from Seattle took us by surprise. It was delicious!- The s. c. Editor)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
WHAT TO DO WITH A SICK FERN

Editor Social Corner: One of the Sisters wishes to know what to do with a sick fern in a pot? If it is buggy cover it with a paper bag closely, and dose it with tobacco smoke over night.
 If it is potbound give 1t a larger pot and add small amount of sand and powdered charcoal to the soil. If it has been growing continuously in the pot the year round, it may need rest. Let it go dry for a few weeks until the top dries down. then cut the fronds off and in a week or SO be- gin to water again and get new growth from the roots.
 JOSEPH DOE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
Ladies' House or Home Dress, With
 Long or Shorter Sleeve, and With Skirt in Raised or Normal WaistIine.

Perca1e of a simple pattern in blue and white. with trimming of white good for seersucI1er gingham, cham brey. lawn. batiste, dimity, linen, 1ine9e Sizes: sz s6 ss 4o ara {2 and 4' A inehes rn sa bust measure. It requires 5 F yards of 44-inch material for a 36-inch size The skirt measures about IF yards al the lower edge.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents In silver or stamps
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
C. E. S. HAD A PLEASANT TIME.

Dear Editor and All Corner Sisters: send greetings for the fifth anni- versary. I will say the Social Corner has been a great pleasure to me. Long may 1t live. I have received many good suggestions and different ideas from the letters; and what pleasure and joy we all have at all the Social
 gatherings. finding many new &C., quaintances and friends.
 was happy to meet with the Will | Ilimantic club No. 1 and help celebrate the anniversary. We had a splendid time. The sisters who could not come
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis sters: I was glad to see Old Glory floating over the Social Corner page Oh, long may it wave!
 I am a new writer, but how I wish I had been in. The Corner from the first; but never mind, I am going tc make up for lost time and try anC brighten up your Corner, and my own where I am.
 I read every letter and it seems as though I knew you all.
 With best wishes to all.
 SATURDAY EVE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20

the poet, her cloud had a golden lining. the color of the Social Corner bow. This is true account of the way Married and Happy spent the great day she had looked forward to.
 H. H. S. WilIimanfio
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
KIND THOUGHTS FROM NokoMis

Editor Social Corner: When I look back over my life and realize mo- ments of great trouble. of illness and cession of human angels-friends who were kind to me, men, women and children who offered help and sym
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
Does Seem Curious,

Each of the anarchists charged with placing bombs in St. Patrick's Ca thedral appeared in court with four lawyers. It's curious how much store an anarchist will sometimes set by the laW.-New York Evening Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
Honorjno 2 Hero.

We trust that the generals will have the sentiment to honor the memory of one of their illustrious predecessors by: marching into Constantinople to the tune of the late AleXander's Ragtime Band. Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
Fiqhtinu for Existence,

No doubt Tammany also would like to give the impression that 1t didn't start any war, and is merely fighting for it's existence-Indianapo News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
GODS WORST IS BETTER THAN SATANS BEST
EVERY womAN,s OPPORTUNITY

 of We ednesday feachw Address Ofce Norwich MONTHLYs $5o $15o $10o dmadeth the lastSa
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
A WORD FROM PONTIAC.

WilIiuantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-20
HURRAH FOR THE FLAG.

CRIMSON RAMBLEF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
25 yds. toweling
 98c

Instead of buying one yard of Kitchen Toweling for 5c, buy the same quality 25 yards at a time and effect a practi- cal saving. This Toweling is 16- inches wide, fast edge on both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
SIX dresses for street, eue11ing and dinner 1UeQr are Superf111e

25.00 to 10000 is the range of prices at which Evening Dresses are displayed. The most stun- ming costumes ever offered for the social seasons activities. Garments draped with the new est metallic Iaces, gIltterlng like dewdrops In a spiders web on a cool sprlnq morninq.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Table damask $1.O8 yd.

This is the kind we sell regularly 1.25 the yard, and many of our customers tell us 1t is equal to the 1.5O Dam ask of other stores. Splendid assortment of patterns. Full bleached or silver bleached.
 (MaIn Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
EiderdOwn 45c

A beautiful line of solid colored, all wool Eiderdown, practical for making chil- dren's winter coats and wom- ems lounging robes. Special per yard 45c. When we say it is all wool you are protect ed. (Maln FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

14.o0, 17.5o up to $500 are the prices of Silk Street Dresses, in the fullest assortment of colors, sizes and models. Dozens of Dresses at each price display the seasons best styles for your choosing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
This is such a good store now
The stocks are so much bet

know has always been the ohvng what they in large assortments that has made this a good store. the trouble anybody s-and this is always a willing
 It's good store keeping that made this gro,u be
 the biggest n and it's good keeping
 that makes this today the busiest to,u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Dozen Madeira napkins $4.95

A new shipment never dis played before at any price. No embroidery is equal to the hand work from Madeira, and these scalloped Napkins, size IA inches square, are unusual examples. Special tomorrow, per dozen, 4.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Madeira center
 pieces $1

A genuine hand embroid- cred and scalloped Madeira Centerpiece. IS inches round. Special tomorrow 100. Only a limited quantity to be disposed of at this low price. (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

$500, 37.50 up to 5000 are the prices for silk Dresses for dinner wear. These are very beautiful Iy made, each a model of individ- uality and smartness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
NeU royal Nippon china

New decorations- new china new shapes. In the clever est group of HiRh Art China ever dis- played. Beautiful and inexpensive for we'd ding gifts.
 Celery Sets 1.6O tO BOO
 Sugar and Cream 75c to 800
 M . y Q n q 1ae and Plates 75c to 2.6O
 Vases LOO to 7.50 Lunch, Cup and Tray 1.5O to ROO
 Dresser Sets 1.b0 to Chocolate Sets 2.5o to 0.50
 Grape Juice Set 6.o0 Asparagus Sets $50 Grape Sets 600
 9th F1oeRl
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07
TOILET HINTS.
How to Care For the Face and Keep It
Youthful.

How to Care For the Face and Keep It
Youthful.
Here are some suggestions for car
ing for the face:
Wash the face daily in very hot wa
ter. Use plenty Of soap, latbering the
face and neck with soap jelly and
rinsing 1t off afterward with a bath
hose.
Let no soap remain upon the skin.
but be sure that 1t Is removed by using
as many waters upon II as one has
patience TO apply.
After thorough washing the skin
must have a little cream or little
skin food massaged into II.
Each night before retiring take q
bowl Of warm water, cake Of pure
soap, preferably unscented, and a soft
complexion brush and wash upward
and outward until your face feels fresh
and glowing Then rinse all the soap
OF and dash with cold water and dry
well. Once 8 week steam the face by
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07

At Levin's Store at Manchester
Depot you will find 1000 yards of
dress goods of all the latest designs at
special prices. These goods have just
arrived from the market and it will be
fine chance for discriminating
BUYERS. adv.
Miss Edith King, who was in poor
health for several months, has return
ed from Detroit, Mich, where she
spent some time with her sister, Mrs.
Henry Marley, and was under the
treatment of DR.. Aaron, successful
physician of that city. Miss King is
greatly improved and looks like her old
self again.
The following officers of the Re-
bekah Lodge were installed in their
respective places, at their regular
meeting Jan. LIST, by Grace c. Perry,
D. D. P. and Mrs. Hawkins, G. w.
and suite of South SALISBURY
n. G., Aida j. Cherbonneau; V. g.,
Carrie Turner; rec. secy, Edith
Bourn; fin. secy, Eleanor Reed; treas,
Adah Bourn ward, Ethel Lampson;
con-, Belle Bourn; chap, Mary Smith;
r. S. to N. c., Jessie Bates; L. 5. to
N. g., Lucy Davis; K. S. to Y. o.,
orrie Covey; L. S. to V. G., Louise
Taylor; |. g., Mary Taylor; o. 6. Will
liam Smith; R. S. to chap. Edna
Bachelor; l.. S. to chap, Bertha
Shaw; r. S. to P. n. G., Ethel Derby;
l.. S. to p. N. g., Berenice Hosley.
Clara Marden was appointed pianist,
Marion Botsford, assistant; A. }.
Davis, law. COM, Ellis Taylor, asst;
Richard Bates, drill master Belle
Bourn. asst. The retiring N. Il. was
presented with a P. N. G. jewel by
Jessie Bates in behalf of the lodge
Refreshments were served after the
meeting.
For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. SOC box at
all stores. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07
The Toggery Shop

airy committee. The Sunday school
elected officers as follows Superin-
tendent, James Brooks; asst. supt, w.
b. Edgerton; secy-treas., Miss Anna
Buck. After the annual meeting there
was open house for some time with
refreshments. Music for the occasion
was furnished by Miss Stone and Mrs.
Brooks.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07

applying 10 II heavy towels wrune ont
Of very hot water 10 which you have
added pinch Of boray
When the face IL very red dlscontiu'
ne the application OF hot cloths and
with the finger tips work in some good
cold cream Rub always upward and
Outward Use plenty Of cream. Then
take soft towel and wipe out the
cream and dirt which will come with
n Finish the treatment by finslne
with hot water and then with cold.
The weather bureau at Mortified
reports the mean temperature for De-
Of Is degrees, which Is two de-
grees below the normal for the month.
The highest was 81 degrees, on the ID,
and the lowest was 81 degrees below
zero, on the Goth. The greatest daily
range was AZ degrees, on the 9th, and
the least daily range was six degrees
on the 10th. The precipitation Train
and melted gnowl amounted TO Liz IN
ches, which includes l4.7 inches OF I'M
melted snow.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07
ON WITH The DANCE

Don't wait for a special
OCCASION ust put a dance
record on your Victor. Per-
feet time and a perfect tune,
anytime.
You haven't a Victor?
Come and see us and hear
the Victor. Then well talk
Of terms.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-07

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. SOC box at
all stores. adv