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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
CRIMSON RAMBLER CHATS.

Dear Corner Folks: Here i come for a little chat once more. It begins to look more like spring, now the pussy Willows are in bloom.
 Aunt Abby: Sorry the auto got stuck in the mud. Try it again: was just disappointed, that is all-had simply to unpack eN erything. I am wondering 1T your memory is getting poor. Have you forgotten what you wrote to me about? I shall have whole lot to ex- plain to You when I see you.
 Golden Glow: Do you refer in last Saturdays Bulletin to our trip in win ter when we got in the snovbank?
 Queen Elizabeth: I think l know you all right. You could not fool me by printing on the card you sent me. for on one of my neighbours cards I recognized your writing. Doesn't your last name begin with A? I think l am right.
 Fairy Godmother: Your letter re- shall send you one in a few days. Haven't l had some cards from You before?
 Merry Widow: Yes. your letter was all right. Glad 10 receive it. You must be very busy indeed
 Paula: I am still looking for that promised call. Why don't you come ?
 Plain Nancy: Didn't you make a grave mistake in sending that card Stop and think. Think you addressed 1t 10 me and wrote the message to an other party: but nevertheless we both received it. Shall have to cut in two and each keep half. My part has been sent to me. It was all right. You may call again. One of us has a telephone the other has not. Call us up! CTPTAJSnH PA1TPT
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
GREETINGS FROM RURAL DE-
 LIVERY.

Dear Social Corner Editer and Friends:I cannot keep silent, you see, so long as some of the writers.
 BaiSam Fir: I have not forgotten your letter. The contents were very pleasing to me. Will write later.
 Aunt Abby, Annette, Aunty No. 1 and others: Please accept my thanks all.
 keziah Doolittle wants me to guess the difference between a white and black boy. I think there is quite a difference in the shade that never fades. Of course, this Is not the cor rect answer as am a poor hand at guessing on babies; am better at where she lives.
 Just received a card from Potlatch which gives fine view of that beauti- full, far off country. The combination of colors was Just grand
 May the Social Corner anniversary day, March 18th, be one of the bright est days in the year to the shutins who enjoy the privileges and comforts Of life. Let all the writers set March 13 to do all in their power to make others happy and surely they will be well paid in the future.
 Saturday Eve is 3. new writer for the department who chooses a good pen name, as Saturday eve is really the best eve in the whole week, and en- 5oyed most in city and country. City people then get the best plays at thea ters, and country people enjoy social gatherings and dances. Hope to see more letters from Saturday Eve when The Bulletin reaches US on Saturday eye.
 RURAL DELIVERY.
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and it has always been my desire to have home of my own planning When was left alone in this world, my children and other friends-seven in all-offered me a home with them. While l appreciated their kindness, I was too proud spirited and independent to accept while l was able and com potent to make my own living. l had but little means, but l did not sit down and use that little, as I have known many a woman to do, but l invested it, adding the interest to the principal, going to work and even saV- ing some of my earnings (although could have spent it alb.
 My lot is 45 feet by 1o7. The cost of it was $225. I had just two contracts, the carpenters and plumbers, thus say ing the annoyance of finding help and paying for little jobs. The total cost of my home was s1,2Oo, and I have been offered S1,400.
 Nearly every woman who is left alone could do what I have done if they only had the ambition and per- severance, for I am not young, neither am I strong: but with the ideal home in view I made many sacrifices.
 l hope this letter may be an incen- tive to all to work and save and plan for the time will come when all will feel there is no place like home; but in building your home here don't forget or neglect to lay up treasures in heaven, so that you may enjoy that home not built with hands.
 Listen, Sisters: If our kind Editor can only imagine this is helpful letter and will award me the first prize, l will add useful, comfortable and or namental porch swing to my veranda and will have a, Social Corner party and the Editor will have the first swing. I will treat you all to ice cream the best you ever ate, right from our factory here, and home made cake and 8 good cup of coffee.
 Sisters, when you think of me in my new home, don't think of me as an l am happy and contented. find work in the church, in the prayer meeting, in the Sunday school and in the Wom- ans, Christian Temperance union that is a rest to my soul.
 I cannot close without thanking all those who have said kind words about my letters or home. Especially would thank An Interested Reader
 \ Rural Delivery is one of my favorite writers. How well I remember the first story that appeared in The Cor ner written by him, and what good laugh did have.
 Thanks to Balsam Fir and dear Theoda. Do you remember when trouble came to me, you sent me a card, and the sentiment was so beau tiful have it in my Bible and often think of you and the good that little message did.
 We have had over a week of the loveliest spring weather. The redbiro and the robin are here with their cheery sones making glad our hearts, announcing that spring is here.
 We are eating new maple syrup fresh from the camp.
 I must close with love and best wishes to all. am your happy sister, NJ. RoENA.
 Alexandria, Ohio. Box 4s.
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
GREETINGS FROM AUNT SARAH

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Here am once more. Spring will soon be here and we shall be planning for the first Social Corner picnic. at the lake.
 Yes, Biddy, I think We should have our first outing at Coventry in June.
 Eddy: Do you live near Polly Win tergreen? I came past her house in October but didn't see anyone there. Too late in day to call.
 I want to thank the Sisters who have sent me cards.
 Aunt Abby: l prize that little gift very much. When you are out driving come up my way.
 No, Laura, never lived in Windham county; never was called Sadie. You will have to guess again. live in New London county.
 Nat: We sure are having some weather. That card was a fine one. Have you butchered that hog yet? Aunty No 1: Why do you keep so still? Do send word soon Grace: Where are you? Long time since you were in The Corner.
 Billie: Received your card. Thank
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
VARIOUS WAYS OF SERVING CAR
 ROTS.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: How many of you are fond of car rots? I am and am sending q few recipes which I find very delicious.
 Creamed Carrots-Boil one pint of pared and diced carrots until tender Drain off water add salt and pepper to taste tablespoons butter 1 pint milk tablespoons flour. Boil until flour is cooked. Serve hot.
 Fried Carrots-Boil carrots until tender in salted water. Cut in strips and fry in butter. These are very delicious.
 Puree of Carrots-Three cups sliced spoon of pepper, 1 ct. veal broth. Boil veal broth and carrots for three quarters of an hour with salt and pep per- Serve hot with crackers.
 Carrots with Gravy-Slice carrots very thin and throw into boiling water 10 minutes. Strain and put in a, stew pan with 8 large lump of butter and some stock Cham is best. Cook slow ly. Just before serving add a little chopped parsley. Serve with fried squares Of bread
 Scrambled Carrots-Boil carrots in salted water until tender. When done cut in fine strips. Put a large lump of butter and ? tablespoons flour in another saucepan; add some milk. making a smooth sauce. Add the car rots. If preferred hard boiled eggs cut in dice.
 Mutton and Carrot Pie-Line a leep baking dish with a rich crust. Fill alternately with mutton (which hSs been cooked and cut in dice). potatoe, and cooked. sliced carrots, adding 1 onion, a generous supply of butter and mutton broth if you have it. Bake with top crust l hope you will try these in the near future.
 Faraway Dame: always find your 1 recipes very nice. Helena: Your Indian Pudding is nearly the same as mine, only mine l has cinnamon and raisins. 1 School Girl: Haven't seen you for 8 | long while but was very pleased tc 1 see your recipes in print. Do cal i again!
 Balsam Fir: Do you really live ir 1 Maine?
 | COITNTRY .NATD
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Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: It seems like a long time since I have added my mite to the Social Corner. I am afraid our kind Editor acknowledging his very thoughtful kindness in making it possible for all the Social Corner Sisters to have a pi>ture of my dear little home, and have a glimpse of me as I am in Ohio. 1 surely do appreciate this kindness, and his kind words I appreciate more.
 As he has given you a picture of the outside, l thought perhaps the plan of the inside would alsoS be pleasing to some of the older writers.
 My house has four rooms and a bath, two closets, one wardrobe and one cupboard built in. The cellar is F feet by 12.
 The house is heated and lighted all through with natural gas. have hot and cold water in kitchen sink and bathroom The bath is heated with a horseshoe burner under the circular boiler. r
 We have, no city water supply, so it was necessary for me to have a. cie- tern and cesspool dug; they are ce- mcnted; also walks are or cement.
 I have the gravity water system, with a force pump in the cellar; enamel tank in the attic. I prefer the air pres sure but it is more expensive, and my friends thought it would be too hard for me to operate.
 The woodwork IS beautiful, with hardwood finish.
 The frame of imy house came from the woods of my childhood home making 1t doubly. dear to me.
 The paper is very neat and pretty, harmonizing with the rugs and carpets and draperies- of the rooms.
 I love my home and l am proud Of it. They tell me here have right to be. am of a hone-lovins nature
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.

Old-Fashioned Flowers. Where are tine dear old-fashioned
 posies,
 Quaint in form and bright in hue, Such as grandma gave her lovers When she walked the garden
 through?
 Lavender, with spikes of azure Pointing to the dome on high, Telling thus whence came it's color, Thanking with it's breath the sky. Four o'clock, with heart unfolding, When the loving sun had gone, Streak and stain of cunning crimson, Like the light of early dawn. Regal lilies, many petalled,
 Like the curling drifts of snow, With their crown of golden anthers Poised on malachite below. Morning glories, tents of purple. Stretched on bars of creamy white, Folding up their satin curtains Inward through the dewy night, Marigoid, with coat of velvet, Streaked with gold and yellow lace, With its love for summer sunlight Written on its honest face. Dainty pink, with feathered petals, Tinted, curled, and deeply frayed, With it's calyx heart, half-broken, On its leaves uplifted laid. Can't you see them in tine garden. Where dear grandma takes her nap? See cherry blooms shake softly over Silver hair and snowy cap: Wall the modern florists triumph Look so fair or smell so sweet As those dear, old fashioned posies 13iocming round our grandma's feet
 ~Ethel Lynn Beers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
LAYING OF THE DINING TABLT

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: May I, too, enter your charm ing circle? One of the things I like best about the Social Corner is tho since I do not wish to be a, parasite, taking all and giving nothing, I will write 2. few words on the laying of the table for dinner.
 In laying the table all the linen should be a spotless white. and under heath the linen table cloth should be spread one of thick cotton flannel or baize to give the linen a finer appear ance.
 Large and neatly folded napkins, with pieces of bread three or four inches long, placed between the folds, laid on each plate.
 An ornamental centrepiece,, or vase, filled with 9 few rare flowers, is put on the table.
 All dishes should be arranged in harmony with the decorations, such as covers, relishes and confectionery.
 Garnishing of dishes has also great deal to do with the appearance of a dinner table
 Beside each plate should be laid as many knives: forks. and spoons as will be required for the several courses. A glass of water and indi- vidual salt cellar may be placed at each plate.
 The dessert plates should be set ready each with 8 dolly; and a finger bowl partly filled with water, in which is dropped a slice of lemon, these with extra knives and forks an spoons, should be on the sideboard ready for use when required.
 At the end of each course plates give way for those of the next.
 Soup and fish being the first course plates of soup are usually placed on the table before dinner is announced Soup and fish being disposed of then comes the roasts, entrees, poultry, etc
 After dishes have been passed and are required no more, they may be set upon the sideboard. on the dinner plate, not on g. small side dish, if they are not to be eaten as a dessert.
 The hostess should retain her plate knife and fork, till all guests have finished.
 The crumb- brush is used before the dessert is brought; then all glasses, except flowers, and water -tumblers are removed. The dessert plate con- knife and fork should then be set be- fore each guest, who should remove the finger bowl ard it's dolly and knife and fork to the table, leaving the plate ready for dessert.
 Sugar should always be placed up on the table and if cream is required let it stand by the dish it is to be served with.
 Coffee and tea are served lastly, served clear and passed on a tray, then the sugar and cream passed, so that each guest may season to suit him. self
 RENNTD.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
READY TAKES A LITTLE TRIP.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: As it is raining and I am not busy I will improve a few lazy mo- ments by writing to The Corner I en- joy go much. It does seem so good to hear the birds singing at this time of year. I was awakened this morn ing by sweet songsters!y What sweet CT music can any one wish to hear when coming from slulnber land. The man of the house, One of Sweet Williams little g1rls and I took a trip very recently. If OUT Colchester Sisters had been looking out of their windows they might have had a glimpses of us, but as we were strangers fin a strange land, Mum was the word. I thought of them and wondered just how near l was to each.
 Glenwood: I was glad to read your letter. It always seem good to hear from you. Fay Verna: I enjoy your writings very much.
 NJ. Roena: Your house is very pret- ty. I know you must enjoy it great Aunt Mehitable: I did not get into the Sunshine box, but you will hear from me later.
 Enid: Your letters are so interest ing. frank: I trust you are improving. I trust
 Theoda: I trust it may be so we can meet and greet.
 Biddy: Scratch for The Corner soon. Frozen: Please write soon.
 Papa's Boy: Was that you I met in the auto Tuesday? Elizabeth Your card received; will answer soon.
 Married and Happy: Am Glad you are up and doing this spring.
 Joan: How are you these days? c. E. S.: Am glad you received a yellow paper.
 Must close now, with best wishes tc all.
 REATY
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while before knew that you had
 moved.
 .Aunty No. 1: Heard that you were going into new home. Hope you you. Wish you lived nearer so a So-
 cial Corner Club could be formed in Lebanon.
 Black Pansy: How are you this winter? Are your little ones well? Samantha: How is the unknown Sister who lives on Jordan road? Are her burns healed? Haven't seen any thing from your pen lately. Potlatch; The teacher who taught Kick Hill school forty years ago, has at thee same place. It doesn't seen as long ago
 Crimson Rambler: Wee Peggy is well, thank you. She is large baby, and talks a streak. She will be two years old May 9.
 Will send some recipes that are good.
 spiced Bread Sponge cake-Place two cups of bread sponge in a large mixing bowl. Cream together one cup- full of lard and butter mixed, and two cu?fuls of granulated sugar, add two wei beaten eggs, one level teaspoonful ot ground cinnamon, one-half tea spoon of ground nutmeg. one-half tea spoonful each of ground cloves and allspice, and one cupful of seeded ANiSIAlo. LISII duu llle SpOuSG and one heaping teaspoonful of bak- ing soda dissolved in eight tablespoon fuls of strained coffee. Mix well and
 stir in sufficient sifted flour to make a good batter. Pour the mixture into
 creased pan that is slightly warm,
 and set it in a warm place until it is light. Bake in a moderate oven. Vegetarian Sausages-Soak one and one-half cupfuls of lima beans over night. Drain and cook in salted water until soft. Drain again, and when dry, squeeze the pulp through Q potato ricer. Beat into the pulp two table spoonfuls of butter, one teaspoonful of salt and tobasco sauce to taste, add sufficient beaten egg to bind the in
 gradients. Shape with f1oured hands into small sausages or balls-dip in beaten egg, then in flour, and fry in hot fat to a golden brown. Serve with cold slaw.
 Hope some of the Sisters will try these and report their success. PEGGY ANNE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Social Cornerites: I haven't had d good talk with the sisters for a long time. You see I have been sit ting in a corner listening.
 Country Maid Think I know who you are.
 Ann sending some tried and true recipes for Lent.
 Asparagus with Esgs-Cook , punches asparagus. cut off the tender tops, lay them on a buttered pie dish, seasoning with 1-4 teaspoon salt, Is teaspoon pepper and , tablespoons melted butter: beat eggs just enough to break yolks: pour over the aspar- agus: bake s minutes.
 Scrambled Eegs-For six persons, allow six eggs and one tablespoon milk, nequarter teaspoon salt, speck pepper, one-half teaspoon butter for each egg. Break eggs in bowl, add seasoning and milk; give three strong strokes with fork, scrape egg mixture from bottom of pan as it begins to cook. Remove from fire before it is quite firm through. Turn into hot dish, serve quickly. This may be varied by using, instead of milk, strained tomato, soup stock or gravy.
 Fish Chowder-Cut three slices pork into dices, fry crisp brown. Peel one onicn, chop fine; pare six potatoes, cut them in diceS: cut any kind of fish UT fine. Sea son with salt, pepper and to- matoes; add just enough water to cover; cook until potatoes are done; before taking from fire add one quart milk and bring to a scald.
 Fried Oysters-Select largest and finest oysters: drain and dry; roll each in egg, then in cracker crumbs which has been mixed with pepper. Fry in equal parts lard and butter.
 Goldfish Balls-Freshen fish in water pick to pieces; boil potatoes and mash; then mix fish with potatoes; while po- tatoes are not, taking two-thirds pota toes, one-third fish: put in plenty ot butter; make into balls. Roll in egs | and cracker crumbs; fry in hot lard SALLY MUGGINS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
POTATO FLOUR SPONGE CAKE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: l have read your Social Cor ner letters for a, long time with much interest and have decided I would like to become a member. Will not take up much space for the first time, but am going to send you a recipe for Sponge Cake made with potato flour. You can purchase the potato flour from any grocer for 10 cents a package and can make four loaves of cake with that size package.
 Sponge Cake-One cup of sugar, the yollls of four eggs, one scant cup of flour sifted with one teaspoon of ball- ing powder, ahd last of all the whites of eggs; use a teaspoon of any flavor ing you wish.
 Trusting some of you will try this recipe.
 Wishing success to you all.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
FORM A GOLDEN HOUR CLUB.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Don't leave the care of children all to moth CT. wonder why all the admonition for the behavior of children at home and abroad is addressed to the moth CTS. Where does the father come in ? Does father put in more hours than the mother. who washes, irons, mends, mops, balles and cares for other things?
 Why can't the father hear the lit tie ones say their prayers, or plan an interesting game. while the mother does the supper dishes and gets things ready for breakfast? Instead, the father takes his pipe or cigar and pa- per and becomes perfectly obiiviols to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
GREETINGS FROM kEZEAH poo.
 LITTLE.

Dear Editor anI Social Corner Sis ters: I will try and write a few lines this morning for The Corner.
 Saturday Eve: Welcome to our large falnily-always room for one more. May We hear from you often.
 Rural Delivery: I have been wait ing for 2. visit from you and Mrs. R. D. Maybe you have called on the one you thought was I and found out differently. If you knew why [ chose my pen name you might think I was living up to it, in more ways than one.
 Fairy Godmother: If I lived near you certainly should try for that sou Venir.
 Absent One: How are you going to celebrate March IS?
 Doctor: Where art thou? With so many sick ones, we need you.
 KEZIAH DOOLdTTLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES

BLANCHE-Cards received and forwarded to their destination.
 ABSENT ONE-Card received and mailed to Aunt Mehitab1e.
 NEXT SATURDAY will be the Fifth Anniversary of the Social Cor ner, and we hope to make g. very at : tractive page, with the help of the writers to the department. Letters 10 be available should reach the Bull letin by Tuesday evening.
 SOCIAL CORNER CLUE, No. i proposes to entertain all writers for the Social Corner the 18th, living in Willimantic. All the writers have to do Is to send at once their full ad- dress to H. H. S., 324 Valley street. if they wish to participate in most agreeable social time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
A FEW THOUGHTS FROM SATUR.
 DAY EVE

Mr. Editor and Social Sisters: Mon day is such busy day with me, but I must stop for a few minutes and write few lines.
 I am very much interested in the Social Corner band and I have been for 8 long time.
 I want to say how do you do to Balsaln Fir, as she lives in Maine, and I love that state for I have spent several vacations there away back in the woods; and Diana must come in for a share of .'l1ow do you do,' for I spent three weeks in New Hamp- shire hunting birds with my field glasses and enjoyed it very much: also hunting with my rifle.
 Come again, Stafford Daisy.
 SATURDAY EVE
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GREETINGS FROM PEGGY ANNE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Our Cor ner has another birthday and I send greetings to each one. It has been an eventful year with a great deal of sorrow for some, and happiness for others. I hope each of the Sisters who have been sick, or have broken bones have recovered by now.
 I wish to thank each of the Sis ters who have sent me cards. Pll send one in return as soon as I can.
 Merry Farmer Boy: Did you enjoy yourself at the dance Feb. 192
 Eapa's Boy: I shall expect to see Sci1 at my house as soon as your auto is fin. shape for running.
 Chore Girl. That was some sing Ing that and a friend beard Friday night, Feb. 19. We nst9ned on the
 lola: How do yon ike your new
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would be true, for there are those who trust me; would be pure, for there are those who care; would be strong, for there is much to suffer; would be brave, for there is much to dare; q would be friend cf al!-tae foe-the frierdiess; woul5 be giving and forget the gift would be humble, for I know my weakness: would look up-and 1augh-and foYe-and lift.
 Walker
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