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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
ADDING TO OTHERS PLEASURES
 INCREASES OUR OWN.

Dear Sisters and Editor:-what beautiful days these arei We wonder how many of us even for a moment or two fully realize the joy of living we arc or what we are doing there Is always something to be happy over. If we will look for it. Don't forget that.
 Sometimes we really have to look there are 90 many things that per plex us- Hut looking for a good is one of the best mental exercises possible. and the reward Is large and sure. For the more we look, the more we Ind of all that makes life worth while.
 Oh. friends. 1t pays to form the habit of seeing the best side of per sons and things.
 There is always a best side. the world .s growing better. and we are growing. tool People are not all bad be scure of this. and they are pretty much alike after all
 You have all heard this little verse: There is so much good in the worst of us.
 And so much bad in the best of us, I That It scarcely behooves any of us To talk about the rest of us-r
 There is a vast amount of good that every one is as good as he knows how to be.
 Tn life of healthly activity is hap | piness to be found Let us be glad oi l tou. or the interest that keeps allN' the desire to do things that are |, benefit some one. of the pleasures VI find in quiet duties and amusements
 Let us enjoy 10 the full these beau tiful days and the opportunities the. bring Us. No day comes and zoe without giving us the chance to add though ever SO little. to the world store of happiness and to our own -Oh, the wrongs that we may tighter "Oh. the hearts that we may lighter .-Oh. the skies that we may brighten, By helping just a little"
 Il Peggy Anne: No indeed. do no drive an auto. leave that to younEe and ste1dier heads than mine. Yo will have to guess again I think yo will smile at the idea when you dis
 MOTHER HUBBARD.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
SOCIAL CORNER PRIZE WINNERS FOR oC-
GREETINGS FROM GALA LILY

Dear Social Corner Sisters: must say I have enjoyed the replies to Mer- ry Andrews letter. In the future she will have to change the Merry to Sorry Andrew. Never mind, Merry Andrew, you entered the right church. but got into the wrong pew. Sorry you had not attended some of the picnics where the Brothers have been and seen what perfect gentlemen they were before you wanted the door closed to them.
 Rural Delivery: Glad to see your let ter in the paper. Judge by it you are a friend of the. Sisters and appreciate their loyalty to the Brothers.
 Nappy Handy: Your novel idea on saving bank funds was very good. Lucy Acorn: How I smiled when read your letter. Only too well do ] know just the, voice and way Lucinda says "Oh, god night!"
 Biddy: When I met you in Willi- mantle at s. c. club No. had start ed on a lengthy trip. returned home a week from the day I met you-had lovely trip.
 See quite few new pen names late ly and they look good, but where are | Aunt Abby. Crimson Rambler, 'Priscil- | la, Glenwood and lots of the old writ CTS?
 Best wishes.
 | A V
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mingled with the people of the church, but no one noticed her in any way. After an hour or more of Loneliness she went home. taking all but ten cents |leaving. It was not only loss to the church financially. but she carried away hard and bitter thoughts that she has never forgotten. Here is another side to the picture: A short time ago I was travelling. had left home with a. heavy heart (for my errand was a sad one), when a dear old lady Ca stranger) took the
 seat beside me She had been on the train since early that morning and though very tired herself she just radiated love and good cheer and all
 unconsciously she made the day seem
 brighter and the burden less hard to Ebear by her kindly interest. We all have our heartaches and have 1 all felt the hurt when someone per
 haps unintentionally gave us the cold shoulder"
 | But we must not leave 1t all for the
 other party, for have found some of
 my best friends are those whom thought cold and urapproachable, un-
 til made the first advances, and then
 me half way. By doing our own part
 in having a kind word for those we meet we certainly will be much hap pier ourselves.
 Merry Andrew: How little you
 thought what hornets nest you were stirring up. How envious the poor
 lone sisters must be who have not 6 Social Corner brother. What pity
 Si or Rural Delivery have not twir brothers enough to go round. hope Mandy won't see this for ther
 she will watch poor Si more thar lever.
 l Ready: Shall certainly look you up
 Hope the man of the house is well
 Has he put another coat of yellow or
 the woodbox?
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wInimanuc-
ECONOMICAL TESTED RECIPES FROM DOM PEDRO.

Dear Editor and Cornerites:-once more 1 come to greet you all. after a six weeks absence from the ranks.
 What fine weather we are having. Flowers are stifl blooming. and all nature seems rejoicing in the bright sunshine of the late fall Soon tho cold chilly winds of November VIII be upon us- Then we shall be glad to hover around our warm hresides.
 It LS good to be alive and to be able 60 go out on these bright sunny
 I am sending in a few choice rs- cipes.
 Peach cobbIer-Place layer of pared and stoned peaches in a shallow pud- ding dixh. and spread layer of sugar. over them. add other layers of peach es and sugar. until the dish Is filled Then cover with pastry, leaving an opening in the center. and bake In Q moderate oven Serve with cream and sugar
 Lemon Pie Without Eass-Grnd crast lgratcd) rind Of two lemons. four pulverized milk crackers. two cups of water. l-z cups sugar. Bake without a top crust.
 smothered Fish-For covering cold or broiled fish have ready hot mashed l potatoes, we'll seasoned with butter, 4 and salt. remove all the bones and akin, and pick the fish in small | pieces. then put layer Of potatoes in a deep dish: then a layer of cold fish, I then another, layer of potatoes. etc. until the dish i~ full Sprinkle cracker crumbs. bake until brown on top.
 Fried Salt Codfsh-Put the thin part | to soak in cold water. the noon be- for the dsy on which 1t is to be cooked | for breakfast In the morning re- move tEe akin. cut the fish fin pieces suitable for serving: dry with a cloth, roll In flour and fry in hot lard. ! browning nicely on both sides This i-wM be found one of the best methods of serving salt -codfish-
 ! That the Editor and Sisters are en- toying this beautiful weather Is tho
 wish of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
MEASURES AND PROPORTIONS.

Dear Editor and Sisters: Yill you allow a newcomer to enter the Cor ner? If so, here are a few tables in cooking which will perhaps help some young housekeeper:
 Table for Measurins-All measures are level; leveling done with back of case-knife; standard tablespoon, tea spoon and half pint measuring cup are used
 Flour, powdered sugar and soda should be sifted before measuring
 To measure butter, lard, etc, pack into cup or spoon and make level with knife.
 For half spoon divide through cen ter.
 For quarter spoon, divide the half crosswise.
 For an eighth spoon divide diag- onally.
 Table of Proportions: One quart of flour requires 1 1-3 cups of butter or butter and lard mixed for pastry.
 One quart of flour requires table spoons of butter for biscuit.
 One quart of flour requires table spoons of butter for shortcake. One quart of flour requires l cup of butter for cupcakes. One quart of flour requires level teaspoon of salt. One quart of flour requires tea spoons of baking powder. One quart of flour requires 1 pint of liquid for batters One measure of liquid to measures of flour for bread.
 One teaspoon of soda to 1 pint o1 sour milk
 One teaspoon of soda to l cup oi molaSseS. One teaspoon of salt to l pound oi meat. l Dorothy Perkins No. 2: I see yor have all the sisters guessing, but why not give us a hint as to who you are
 Have always enjoyed reading Ettt Barber's letters, but have not seer Eanything from her pen lately. 1 Best wishes to all
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sutchering time, 90 win send few suggesttions. f++ Now t6 Make ssusasss-Take 10 pounds of meat. 3 l-1 ounces of table salt. ounce of sage and I ounce of pepper. Grind the meat fat and lean. in a snusage mill. or chop fine; mix well and put in cloth bags
 ssusaee to Keep . Lens Tine Stun them and pack in stone jar, using plenty of salt Put in. a layer of sausage. then one of salt and SO on till your far is full. or the sausages give out Put enough salt on top to exclude the air and when preparing for table. soak two or three days.
 To Pickle Hams-Boil together one- half pound of sugar. 1 1-1 pounds of salt. 1-2 ounce of salt petre, 1 ounce of potash When the dirt from the sugar nas risen ontop. skim 1t on and pour the pickle over the meat. which ehoulc be left In the solution four or nve weeks. Lard to Rendsr-Into one-hah pini of water, put 1 tablespoon of salera. tus: when this is dissolved, pour | Into a kettle and put In the lard thai is to be rendered When hrgt 1t be. glns to cook. there may be little dis agreeable smell. which will soon dis appear. and the lard will come out yer, white This quantity of saleratus ant water will be sufficient for two gal Ions of lard.
 Love to all the Sisters and Broth CTS.
 | AYoUNG MOTHER
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.

My Old Fashioned Flowers. At times when I dream of the home of the blest. Of the joys and the pleasures await ing us there, I wonder if there in my mansion of rest I shall find Heavens flowers more fragrant, more fair Than those of my earth -home-n1y old fashioned posies, Of clove pinks and lilies and Vlolets blue, Sweet williams and four -o'clocks. great damask roses. My lilacs and snow-balls and paeo- nies true. Then Call me not foolish, nor angrily I ne'er could prove false to the friends of my youth. And I've loved them so long that whatever betide me. I ne'er want to lose them-fair em- blems of truth. What do I care for the blossoms celes- tial?
 I want my own pansies. and roses SC red, And gay tiger lilies so stately and cheerful; All growing so bright in their old. fashioned bed. Thro' sunshine and shadow, and tenn pests of sorrow, Midst clear skies of pleasure, ant dull clouds of pain, They've frightened my path. And tha long grand tomorrow I hope I may see them all growth, again. know should mourn if forever r. lose them, Tho far sweeter blossoms had il their stead. Old friends are the dearest, thu choicest and nearest, Then give me my pansies and rose so red. F Cora M. w. Greenleaf. Oxford Co. Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
GOOD REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Hero are some recipes which I know are good:
 Custard Pie-Two cups milk, one teaspoon four, one-half cup sugar, one-quarter teaspoon salt three eggs, one-half teaspoon fiavoring extract. Limo deep pie plate with plain paste. Rub the flour smooth with one-half cup cold milk, add to the remainder of the milk scalded; cook five minutes. Beat the eggs and combine with sugar and salt Pour the milk mixture over this slowly, add havoring, strain into the plate. Bake slowly. It is done when the knife blade makes a. clean cut. This is an extremely good pie.
 Oyster Stew-One quart oysters, one cup oyster liquor, one-half cup water one tablespoon butter. one tablespoon rolled crackers, one-haf teaspoon salt one-eighth teaspoon pepper. Drair and clean the oysters. scald and strair the liquor; add to the strained liquor the water, seasonings, butter and cracker crumbs. Let 1t come to a. boil add the oysters, cook them until the edges curl. Half cup of scaldel cream may be added before serving
 wonder if any of the Sisters have tho words to the song entitled ''M. Rosary?" I would like very much tt
 WJrFFxY T7YrEFT IFS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
THE ROAD TO INSANITY.

Editor Social Corner: How few people get a real grip upon heredity. The ablest writers upon insanity agree what comes by inheritance Is the trend. not the disease itself Tuberculosis and insanity are not hereditary, all first is pronounced by the doctors to be infectious, and the. best authorities agree that alcohol is responsible for more insanity than any other single cause of mental breakdown.
 Intemperance helps to fill our in- sane hospitals, and shallow or half breathing, prepsres the way for con- sumption. Whoever fully expands their lungs every day cannot hays consumption, for the germs of the disease have no chance to get a foot hold. It Is not full chested but flat chested people who have this disease
 The price of good health is knowl- edge and vigilance.
 The cultivation of habits of calm ness, self-possession and self-restrain' and total abstinence tell for both health, happiness and sanity.
 To be only half awake to our owr powers is to be not more than hall alive and in more peril than there is any need of
 To the Dreamer: The Crank wa, the first patient in dietary the author of Perfect Health" had, and he ha, never departed rom H. It doubtless has prolonged his life and contributed to the pleasure of living. I am no w. L. or H. L., although I recognizt both as having been patients. I me w. l.. once in the authors office ant would not know H. l.. should I mee him on the street.
 To Hortense: The Dreamer al, make & close shot. She scored in tn ring near the bull's-eye With tn clue she has now she ought to mak the bull's-eye next time. If sh knows Perfect Health from cover t. | cover she has a fund of informatio, which will always work for bette l conditions
 To Dottie: Your cited case can b many times multiplied but it does no prove tuberculosis Is hereditary Weak lungs like weak muscles ar simply needing action to make ther strong. The price of health in aI | directions is activity-activity wit the teeth especially in careful masti eating food, and activity of the min | which prevents chemical mixture | which lead to auto-intoxication an | eventually death. What you sal about living right was correct, bu you omitted deep-breathing which one of the most important exercise for sustaining good lungs and a goo | physical condition.
 What we do not know and what VI do not do are the primary dis-eas | breeders.
 THE CRANK.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
A DELICIOUS SPONGE CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Editor:-Win come again, to tell you what a glorius time we had at Aunty No Is party. Such a spread. with delicious ice cream to finish on.
 They say we are to meet once a month this winter. That will be fine
 Married and Happy: Sorry I could nor meet with you the 18th Hope to be at the next gathering. however.
 Aunt Hester: Am still waiting
 I enjoy the hints and helps the Sisters send in every week.
 Wish Aunty No. 1 would send in her recipe for the salad dressing. in the salad she served at her last gath ering. 1t was just fine.
 Am sending a recipe for a delicious sponge cake.
 Touraine: How did you like it?
 Delicious Sponge cake-Beat egg, flour, sifted with 1 teaspoon baking teaspoon butter on the stove. Wher hot and stir vigorously 1 teaspoon vanilla.
 Pansy: Why don't you let us hea, any one heard from her since her fal off the wagon2
 J. E T.: Let us know how th' beans and peanuts. mixed. affected your digestive organs2
 night?
 Best wishes to all.
 uvfit;r,a,3fr
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
Homesick.

Tomeolck.
 (By Alta l. Gould-) . am dreaming of our hillside homo And my heart is nlled with rain, For strangers are tilling its acres And reaping the ripened grain. How long for the flowers we planted. For the shade of the spreading trees. And in fancy I hear the cowbells And the hum of the busy bees. How I pine for the shaded valleys. For the breezes from the hills: For the voices of feathered songsters Which the weary hst'ner thrills. You tell me 'tis a pleasant village, And perhaps you are right: But my heart is sick with longing For my hillside homo, tonight. 1t was a poor and humble dwelling. But it mattered not to me: could roam and dream at pleasure With q sense of being free. long for the fragrant breezes That rustled the maple trees -ill envy the brown winged swallow Beneath those moasy eyes
 Sent in by RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
ANEW VIEW OF MERRY ANDREW

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: I have been amused and entertained by the excitement Merry Andrews let ter created in The Corner. No harm has been done. The Corner seems to have needed just that shock Perhaos instead of blaming, Merry Andrew we should all praise her. A Sister who would choose such a pen-pame could not be man n-hater, but 1t is ground for suspicion that she could stir ,ur things for fun. She is a success and Iextend to her congratulations. me Sisters couldn't have told in what high esteem they held the brethren had not Merry Andrew tossed bonat into camp and the brethren could moi have been so appreciative and thank. full. The original Merry Andrew
 must have been what the men call: "A Brick"
 There are. three of our best ana
 most enthusiastic writers I sadly miss
 Etta Barber always sensible. ant practical. J. B. T., ever original IT liner economical suggestions. and FranI
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30

Dear Sisters:-Hasn't October been a glorious month How sorry we are to see her go. for we know that soon the cold winter will be upon us. But when it really gets here we shall all enjoy 1t. for 1t has glory and beauty all it's own
 Ready: am waiting for you now. Tiny: You are mistaken, I am not Mother Hubbard
 Papa's Boy: You guessed right. Yes, knew who was whoT
 Married and Happy: I was so sorry. I could not attend club meeting, Oct 18th, but 1t was impossible Crimson Rambler: Everything that came In the box Is doing well
 Aunt Sarah: I can attend club forming any time now. Aunty No. 1: One of the plates are mine. will call for 1t at first oppor- tunity. Am going to try to meet you all
 POII,YANNA-
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CHANGING HIS OPINION

louder voice he continued: What on airth will they invent next? but. oh my, I should think them air flies would fly through those holes. Wbat better than that my-self.",
 The old gentleman logged on to the house In deep thought. Once in a while he would shake his head and ex- claim: Well. vumi"
 He was soon seated on the porch telling Mrs. Thayer of discovering the fly trap that morning. while her daufbter, who was sitting in the cor nef apparsntiy reading, was conyulsed with laughter. For once. Mir. Lamson was So interested In his discovery. that he forgot his customary habit of not letting Missile know his real opinion of a really useful invention. Celia still shaking with mirth said in an inaudible tone as she went in- to the house: .I wonder. oh do won- der: what he win call my tennis racket. It is not wrong to find out Oh. my, what funl Our tennis net q fly trap!"
 She soon rejoined her mother and the old gentleman with her racket ir her hand. He was discoursing on hil teaching boys and girls to be usefu and to be . help to their parents Turning and looking at Celia he con tinusd:
 | T sec Mrs. Thayer that you agre' with me for Missie has 6 fy-spankel | in her hand. Been spanking flies. eh have enjoyed sitting In your room
 because flies never bother my ball
 head and I have wondered why the.
 did not, now, I understand; you tral
 them out of doors and spank thos | who do dare to come in the house Here let me see that ere hy-spanker. | He looked at 1t intently for a mo
 ment than exclaimed. as he rose hasti ly from his chair. Well. well. ar
 going right home and tell my wife an
 have her go to town at once and bu
 one of them air trap nets and
 spanker."
 when Mrs. Thayer began to explai the old man waved his hand and said
 '-I am in too much of a hurry 10 hea
 what you have to say, for our hous
 Is swarming with flies" And oif
 started at a brisk pace. Celia laughingly called after hin
 Uncle Lamson. I thought you wa
 never going to invest in any new fansled toy"
 He kept swiftly on, but one coul
 just distinguish these words, We . guess anyone would invest in any thing that would keep flies of from ' bald head"
 Mrs. ThaEer resumed her work an Celia ran around to the differel houses to exult over her victory. DIANA
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SOME o. k.,d RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and E'-- ltor:-Here are a few recipes for Gv%e things Hope you will try them. have found them O. K
 Steamed Suet Puddine-Two and one-kalf cups flour. 1 cup choppod suet. l of raisin. 1 of milk, 1 Of mo- lasses, teaspoon soda. 1-2 spoon salt. saltspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Sift four. salt. soda and spices together. add suet and raisins: mix milk molasses into the day mix ture, steam four hours.
 Sauce for PuddIng-Melt 1 table spoon butter. 1 of flour. 1 cup hos water. and milk, stirring all the time; pour this mixture on a well beaten egg and 1-2 cup sugar.
 Sour Milk Pie-One cup sour milk. i of chopped raisIns. l of sugar, 1 egg. pinch salt, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste; this makes two pies. They are very nice
 Fig Filling for cake-Mix hali pound figs chopped fine. cup of sugar and cup water. and boil in double boiler until smooth and thick, theT add teaspoon of vanilla. boil the fgl until tender before adding sugar. -... MEXICAN PRIMROSE.
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candy is white, glossy, and porous. Flavor to taste while pulling.
 Butter Seoteh-one cup of molasses. one cup of sugar. one-half cup of but ter. Boil until done.
 Maple candy-Four cups of maple syrup. Boil until it cracks in water and just before taking from the fire. put in butter size of an egg. If pre- ferred waxy to not let it cook so long.
 Peanut candy-Two cups of brown sugar, half a cup of molasses, one and one-half cups of water. butter size of an egg and two cups of peanut meats. Boil until thick
 Chocolate creams-Take the white Of m egg, beat 1t to froth: stir stin little balls. melt the chocolate. roll the balls in 1t, lift out with silver fork and place in a cold place to cool.
 Taffy-Two cups of soft white su- gar, one-hah cup of water with one tablespoon vinegar, piece of butter size of a hickory nut. flavor with van fila before pouring out Be careful not to stir. Boil until crispy when tried in water. When cool enough to handle, pull with tips of fingers until white. The longer you pull the nicer it is.
 Chocolate Fudss-one and one-haIf cups of granulated, one and one-half
 
 cup Of cocoa and milk renough to moisten. Boil until 1t comes to a soft ball in cold water. Then add lump of butter, vanilla and nuts or raisins if you desire Beat until thick. This i5 fine. Try 1t. '-s
 Divinity Fudse-Two cups of sugar. one-haEf cup of Karo syrup. three fourths cup of water. Boil until brit tie in cold water. Have the whites of two eggs beaten sti1 and when syrup | Is done, pour on to the whites us quickly as possible and beat hard. you choose. . Penuehie-Two cups of sugar, one half cup, of Karo syrup and one-fourth cup Of water. Boil until brittle in wa ter. Have the whites of two egss beaten stiff. Then slowly add the syrup and one cup of chopped nuts and beat a great deal. Lemon props-Strain juice from sis large lemons. add powdered and stftec loaf sugar until so thick 1t will noi stir: then put in kettle and bon i've minutes: stir steadily with e wooder lspoon; drop from point or knife or writing paper as large as . dime oi of size desired.
 Chocolate caranrels-One and one. half cups of molasses. one cup oi brown sugar. one-hnif. cup Of buttel and one cup of grated chocolate, Bof
 untn brittle when dropped in water II Flavor with vanilla Pour into but.
 tered pans and mark in squares wheT lcool. L.,i Honey Sandy-Two cups of whit,
 sugar, water enough to dissolve it ant four tablespoons of honey. Boil unti lH becomes brittle on being droppes ,i into cold water Pull when cooling. l. Have been much interested in read inG about the picnic with Aunty No. I know those who attended must hav' had a fine time. Would like to havl been there and met some of the sis Iters. wonder if know any of you. Best wishes to all the lCoruerttesss U rTDFusL.