Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

season could not resist the tempta-
ton to go again. We were graciously
welcomed by Aunt Abby. who met all
of her friends with the true Social
Corner color, the large yellow apron
which she wore.
1t was a great time for one and all,
65 being present. Just enough to have
"a grand days pleasure.
Aunt Abbys beautiful home is so
centrally situated that they came from
all directions. some on foot, some in
autos, carriages, wagons, and we don't
know but some came in flying ma
chimes, as there were a number there
when we arrived.
AS we took the car at Franklin
square for Yantic we wondered If
there were any Social Corner members
aboard. When the conductor called out
Peck's Corner, 1 was much surprised
for the greater part of the passeng-
ers left the car, and as I stepped down
I found myself in the company with
fifteen Jolly Social Corner friends
who did not seem like strangers, as
we all belonged to one family.
After the cordial meeting with them
we started for Aunt Abby's home,
which is a pleasant walk up the
Scotland State road. We enjoyed the
walk very much in the company Of
Married and Happy, and Maine Lover,
and others whom we had never met
before.
The twins as guides met US as last
year with smiling faces and looking
very pretty with golden sashes and
yellow bows. We think Norwich Town
is a grand place to raise girl twins
as there were three pairs of twins
present, who had grown so much the
past year we hardly recognized them
at first Aunt Abby's picnic would
Old Glory with the Social Corner
banner attached, was waving in the
front yard as last year.
Among the writers there were a
number of varieties Of flowers repre-
scented. Gala Lily. Violet, Golden
Bundle Bee was flying around there
a greater part of the afternoon
Auntie No. 1 presented Aunt Abby
a full size genuine Social Corner birth
day cake. It was a beauty.
81 told his wife Mandy. he should
attend Aunt Abby's picnic and sure
enough he came along with her. and
ha had his bag of chewing gum and
peanuts as he promised. He also had
a box of sweet peas for an AS he
passed them around to the young girls
Mandy had an eye on him the most
of the time. ST being a small man he
was lost to view IN the crowd some Of
the time, and then he had lots Of fun.
The tables would have never held
up had they not been put together by
good workman, for they were Just
loaded with every thing the heart
could wish. After the plates were
pretty well emptied, there was a call
for the Doctor, with the never failing
tablets for over-eating, and she was
right on hand with the goods
1t is a little early in the season for
Chrysanthumums, but Sister Chrysen-
thumum was there as lively as ever
and had charge Of the programme for
the day; also, gave prizes for races
(not horse races) but apple races, pea
nut races, and cracker and water
races, which were much enjoyed by
the young people, who are pretty good
on foot.
During the races 81 fell over q very
pretty girl. He said 1t was an acct
dent, but Mandy said It was one Of his
tricls-he never behaved in company.
After a bountifu1 lunch, speeches,
,medleys, Rotations and readings were
in order, and then Chrysanthumum
called all the writer's to register their
pen-names which were as follows:
Aunt Abby, Joan, 81. Paula, Biddy.
Aunt Hester, Emily, Lucy Acorn, An
nette, Remember Me, Aunt Ester.
Aunty No. 1. Rural Delivery, Roxanna-
Trottie. Bundle Bee, Nokomis, Mel
ba, Hubby, A Spring Chicken, Practi-
cal Polly, Maine Lover, Polly Pepper
ment, Chorus Girl, Lucinda, Hope.
Gala Lily, Doctor, Ma, Farmer.
Azalea, Wandering Jew. Pansy, Coun-
try Maid, Clover Leaf, Golden Glow,
Mayfayre, Chrysanthumum, OLD
Glory, Crimson Rambler. Mandy and
Married and Happy.
AS the sun began to lower over the
western hills the picnic drew to q
close and one and. all Joined in saying
the home Of Aunt Abby is grand
place to meet: and Aunt Abby is an
ideal entertainer and hostess.
tn last we saw Of 81 as he was go
ing down the Scotland road looking
hfs coat over. and we can all guess
what. he was looking after
Let us hope Aunt Abby VIII continue
these picnics and may we all meet
again Is the wish Of
RURAL DELIVERY.