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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
SALADS AND SALAD DRESSINGS

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis terS and Brothers: I hope you all spent a pleasant Thanksgiving, and did not eat so much turkey that you cannot write for The Corner this week.
 Glad so many expressed their opinion of Does Honesty Pay?" for one say it does If you are honest you have a clear conscience; and what is better than clear conscience. I don think any one should expect pay for doing right.
 I am glad that so many think the Brothers should stay in The Corner I do too, and hope Merry Andrew will get over her difficulty with the man at the fair and resume her place in The Corner again before loI.g.
 few recipes for salads:
 Cabbage Salad: Two raw eggs, weD beaten, one-half teaspoon salt, six ta- blespoons cream or milk, six table spoons vinegar (scant). Put in double boiler and cook, stirring constantly until thick. If it should curdIe, put the egg beaten in and beat hard and it will come out ali right; slice cab bage thin and when dressing is cold pour over the cabbage.
 Fish Salad: One can salmon free from bones; arrange on lettuce leaves and serve with mayonaise or cream dressing. If desired one cup cold peas. Garnish with stuffed olives very HlC0.
 This is recipe for my favorite dressing:
 Favorite Salad Dressing: Three eggs, we'll beaten; one teaspoon mus tard, two teaspoons salt, two teaspoons sugar, two tablespoons melted but ter. one red pepper, one quarter salt spoon. one cup cream or milk q use milk), one half cup vinegar. Mix mus tard, vinegar, salt pepper; heat hot in double boiler, then add eggs. cream sugar and butter; cook like soft cus- tard. If it curdles use the egg beateI when it is cooling and it will come all right. This will keep several weeks in a cool place.
 Best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Day is due this week and if it were possible how grand it would be if the entire Social Corner family could sit down at one table with the Editor at the head. It certainly would be a love-feast for one and all.
 Merry Andrew: Will you please accept my thanks for your letter in the Social Corner? It stirred up the Sisters like one tapping on a hornets nest to see if they were all at home. Had 1t not been for your letter Broth CT Si and myself would have never known the kind feelings the Sisters have for us.
 Diana: It is very pleasing to know that you cast your vote for the Broth CT to remain in The Corner. You say you expect much of them. Hope none will disappoint you.
 Gadabout: We are pleased to learn that you are a friend to the Brothers of The Corner. and think it Is well to have a man around. We do not doubt your statement. There are men who would go without a good dinner to be near some of the jolly Social Corner Sisters. We threw our hat heaven ward for two reasons: first. we were so well pleased to know that the Sis- ters were in favor of the men to re- main in the Social Corner; second, as the good book tells us the hairs of our head are numbered, and as should like the back numbers to mine, I thought heavenward was the best
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
eALSAM FIR IN GOOD HEALTH
 AND SPIRITS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
 ters: I am so grateful for all the pret-
 ty cards I received while away, and
 some came from people I never had
 were a great pleasure while I was confined to my bed. Twenty-three of us were in Ward A,
 and out of that number two are there now.
 I have been on the gain ever since
 I came to Lakeside. We have had a charming fall and now the May flowers have not for gotten to bloom. Crystal Lake looks lovely as it shines through pines in the grove.
 November 2nd we had a terrific | thunder storm and heard the rumble quite plainly of an earthquake-all kinds of funny weather
 Although ice has made in the pans put out for hens, the ground has not frozen yet and the oak trees are yet heavily loaded with leaves. A heavy | rain last night and today does not | look as though we would have much | snow, and Thanksgiving one week away.
 Diana: You were very kind to write me. l am sorry you have not got over your hardships; trust you may, and | probably you will get surprise some | day! Wha knows? Nedra: I don't seem to be able to p1dC0 yOu. yoQ IO1u1Au0u 1I1S Ol
 it; hope to hear from you again. en- joy reading about all the good times. Saw by one of the papers where Joan
 fell from a wagon. I do hope she
 has not received serious injuries
 Mrs. J. F. C.: You say you think l
 am a Universalist, and will tell you am with all my heart. As soon as I am able am going
 to try some Of those nice recipes. l
 have made sour milk pies and found 1 them O. K.
 l I am wondering if the old writers have got tired of writing, or cannot
 find anything more to talk about l
 will try and do better in the future | My health never was so good as at | present.
 | Again thanking my friends for both I letters and cards, for some came from
 beyond the Rocky mountains, and with
 best wishes for a pleasant Thanksgiv- ing, Twill close. I BALSAM FIR. l Dry Mills, Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
OLIVE.
SILVER SlxPENcE FEELS Till
 SPIRIT MOVE.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: seem to have Dottie's trouble just now, and find it hard to keep still any longer.
 The Corner letters are so nice, so loving, helpful and cheery that have felt more like reading them than writ Ing one myself, for it seems impossi- ble for me to add anything more at tractive, particularly so as have never tried to appear in print until l came into this dear home circle; but am sure you will all understand that 1t is just few lines from another Sis ter, for I want to feel that I am one among you all.
 l fail to see Bees or BiIlie's name if they have new pen-names or are they too busy to write? Bee, I think, lives in Stonington and Billie in Westerly, or perhaps I have them mix ed. Both places are near me.
 I have enjoyed reading of your out ings almost as much as if had gone, too.
 Dear Merry Andrew has indeed made merry time of 1t about the male members of the Circle, but never mind, they will take it all in good part and stay with us, I am sure, for we couldn't spare one. but just keep on adding still another, and who is going to know which is which and who's who?
 Well, I believe in having the men folks around, when they are the right k1nQ, ana l am pretty sure none other will enter our Circle. Potlatch: I have not seen anything from your pen lately. l enjoy your card so much and will send you an- other some day.
 I wanted to make a sour milk pie lately and after d long search found a recipe sent in by Anistice in March 1911. 1 don't know if that is her name now, but the pie was all right. Lucy Acorn: I often make sour milk | griddle cakes but never thought of put l ting in bananas. Guess I'll try it some | time.
 Thanksgiving has almost rolled | around again, and next will come th' | beautiful Christmastide. Oh, the sad | sad hearts amid the merrymaking O. | bright, happy homes. Only the deal | Father knows the heartaches and cal l give the tender comfort where it is st much needed. while filling other heart.
 with thankful joy that ''all is we'll with them.
 i Welcome, Goody- Two Shoes Yol are in the same boat with me, ava! l from all the other Sisters. i My paper has come and with 1t Bill l lies letter. Am glad to see you art
 still with us.
 | I wonder how many know that tn, | yolk of an egg dropped in cold wate,
 and put in a cool place will keep per
 fectly a day or two after using thu 1 white?
 Citron kept in a fruit jar will keeI | almost indefinitely.
 Best wishes and loving greetings tt
 all for the 25th of this month, and alsc | SIT WEIR SIXPF,NCE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
PREPAREDNESS FOR CHRISTMAS

Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis ters: Now that Thanksgiving is here the next thing to think about is Christmas. How many are prepared for it?
 All through the year I have been getting my gifts ready for my friends and dear ones, and the last one is com pleted. Occasionally have bought a box of stationary; again I have brought home books at different times Fought in this way one does not feel the cost and it gives one a chance to read the books and know they are suit able, before sending them away.
 For a friend who has little of this worlds goods, I have collected rem nants of laces, muslin, lawn and per- cale which she can use to make little gifts for her friends. I shall send her this early in the month.
 For another friend, who has lately married and is planning a home of her own, have embroidered a pair of pil- low slips.
 Another friend will receive a book with the views of the different places and people I visited while on my va cation, as the places and people are familiar to her. I know she will be pleased. I took these views with my own camera.
 ia pillows. three pair pillow slips, four guest towels, six center pieces, two runners, lunch cloth, two pin cushion covers, picture frames, handkerchief bags. work hags, tea aprons, and linen handkerchiefs.
 In preparing the gifts this way I never feel hurried. and they are far nicer han could buy, for what they cost me; and then, there is the joy of getting the gifts ready for our dear ones, and I do not have to have a whole lot of extra money at this time when there is so many ways of using it in getting ready for the cold winter Christmas is a season of giving and we should not forget that our best gift belongs to Him, who for our sakes be- came poor" Let us try to brighten some lonely heart by a message of love and cheer, and remember that the poorest people we know are not always the poorest in purse.
 None of us are so poor but we can do something for some one else. May the Christmas spirit of love and good will predominate our lives all through the days and months that follow, is the wish of
 PoLLYANNA.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER q. 1915

the yeast in the luke-warm water. add ing the sugar to the yeast. Next add part of the flour and the shortening. Beat well, stirring in all the air pos sible, to aid the yeast. Add salt to the rest of the four and stir into the batter. Before rising turn out the bat ter on a well fioured board and knead 1t with the palms of the hands until it has a satiny texture and will not stick to the fingers. Wipe out the mixing bowl and rub it with lard be- fore putting in the roll of dough to rise over night. Rub the top of the dough with lard to keep a crust from forming cover we'll and place in a warm spot free from draS3ht. In the morning turn the dough out again on a foured board and knead 1t until all of the air bubbles disappear. handling lightly Do not add flour. Divide into four loaves. Roll these and shape and put each into a well-greased pan. AL low these@loaves to rise until double their bulk Bake in a moderate oven, about 3-4 of an hour. If you want a brown. glossy crust, the loayes may be rubbed with a buttered paper dur ing the last 10 minutes of baking.
 Gluten Drop Biseuit-The ingredients required are cups Gluten flour. teaspoon baking powder, 1-2 table spoon butter, milk or water and T.; teaspoon salt. Mix and sift ingredi- ents, rub in the butter, add milk oI water to make a stiff batter. Drof from spoon into a, buttered pan and | bake very quickly.
 Lucy Acorn: I was glad to see you back in the Social Corner once more Starlight: I saw in the Saturday paper that you want a cure for z cranky husband. Are your initial!
 F. Y. or c. R.? Perhaps I will senC
 a recipe for one.
 | Theoda: I saw in the Saturday Bull kletin that you were getting up clul | in Willimantic. With best wishes.
 FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

handling pans and kettles, but prefer to use the corner" of their aprons, whether they be cleaned or soiied, an1 If they happen to burn or tear the apron while substituting 1t for an "in- significant" holder, well, they throw more gingham and replace the apron, and ten chances to one continue to despise the useful holder. A-
 Just a few words about the crumbs from our table. If we will but turn
 the pages of history. we shall note the
 one occasion, after the supplying of food to the five thousand requested
 the fragments to be gathered up,
 that nothing be lost," surely He must
 have considered 1t wrong to be waste full. and why should not we think the
 swept up from the floor and thrown
 into the stove, not ever given to the
 chickens or little birds.
 How many idle hours are wasted in gossip" while a roast of beef is burned unfit to eat?
 Economy in wearing apparel; "a stitch in time saves nine" Yes. take Q minute or two to mend torn out buttonhole or replace the absent but ton, and satisfaction will offset dis gust. .s Oh! how precious is time. We are
 most of our days as they pass along;
 let us use economy and not waste oul minutes for naught, for we know moi when we shall be called.
 Economy has no patience with those who advocate never too late to mend would thrive. must either hold ol drive"
 Yours for charity and economy, j. | JENNIE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

of gauge to keep out flies till done working, then cork up. You can use more water, but your wine will be good or bad just in proportion to the amount of water and sugar used. Tidy Addly: Thank you for your compliment.
 birthday card from me? Yes, the so- cial Corner is a "cure all.' find it interesting and enjoy the letters writ ten by The Crank and Old Sol Am looking forward to something spicy when Billie and Merry Andrew get started.
 Hope all enjoyed a happy Thanks giving day, is the sincere wish of
 LOAN
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
MIRANDY's VIEWS.

MT. Editor and Brudders: I an Ike has been reading about Merry Andrew an her remarks. Now dem sisters sure did hatter dem brudders in de Corner-an' 'taint no wonder, 'spose, for I reckon most ob dem are wedders wid no man aroun' de house to sift de ashes, split de wood, an so forth; or else dair huSban comes home jess once a week wid dair pay envelope an dey is mighty glad to see dem, while de dollars wuth ob wages last: or else dey is one of dem bachelor girls as dey calls dem
 We don't hear from de women who spend de whole time tending the chil- lin and baking, taking in washing to help de man ob de house get along.
 Course we's glad de brudders are in de Corner; but we sure know desc women who wroSe some ob dem hat a berry easy time.
 Yassum, dat's de way it looks to me
 MIRANDY
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
NOBODY TO BE AFRAID OF.


 Dear Social Corner Sisters: I think those of you who are too timed to at tend the Social Corner ''doin's' don't realize what you miss. If you. did, you wouldn't allow your fears to keep you from the next gathering.
 Was sorry I didn't get tos Club No. Is meeting in time to get acquainted with the Sisters I'd never met, but was glad that I did go if 1t was only for a few minutes. for I had the pleasure of meeting friend I had not expected to see
 Dom Pedro: Don't be afraid of 'Sbut- ting in,' especially when the invita- tions are general.
 Mexican Primrose: Come and go with me next time if you really dare not go alone. But stop and think for a minute. The Sisters you will meet are really only just people. and mighty nice people at that. Nothing there to be afraid of. is there?
 Am hoping that I may meet more of the Sisters at the next gathering on Valley street.
 BETSY BOBBETT.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS.
Dainty Inexpensive Remen,

Dainty Inexpensive Remembrances.
 Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: l. will send a few sugges- tions for easily made and very accept able Christmas gifts, as many of the Sisters, are in the midst of Christmas fancy work.
 Sewing Bag: Take fourteen inches of ribbon and sew on two sides to form bag. Begin at the bottom and crochet five rows of ten chain loopc, finish off thread and make two-inch tassels and fasten in each loop. For top make three rows of ten chain loops and to fn- ish off make seven chain catch back In fourth chain to form picot one tr, in loop oh, seven p, tr. three times in each chain loop run ribbon through top.
 NeeIetie Rack: Take a bail from a two spools, gild wire and spools make rosettes of ribbon an dattach a ribbon hanger.
 Napkin Case: The napkin case makes an inexpensive and always well come gift for napkins become mussed when thrown loosely in a drawer. Two pieces of linen eight inches by eight teen inches and one yard of ribbon one half inch wide. Fold linen length wise and round corners opposite the fold. bind around both pieces of linen with bias lawn seam binding, lay linen pieces across on another and tack at crosses. Cut ribbon into four equSl length pieces and sew one to each rounded end. An initial may be embroidered On one lap; tie ribbons.
 Skirt or Dress Hanger: one-fourth yard of ribbon, one inch wide, cut in half and sew small safety pin in one end and bone ring in the other. CThis makes two.) Coat Hanger: Buy the wire coal | hanger. and cover first with cotton scented with sachet powder, and ther cover with pretty null or ribbon. Tie on ribbon bows. From left over pieces of material that you sometimes have on fflnd, make little fancy aprons, Dir cushions, collar and cuff sets, holders 1 and bed slippers can be made from pieces of outing flannel and trimmed with ribbon, using stocking foot fol a pattern. only of course cut a grea | deal larger.
 Don't forget the box of home-mad, i candy that is always welcome to ever, | one. - | . PARKWAY DAME.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
A WORD FROM FAYE VERNA.

Dear Editor and Friends in the So- cial Corner:-Perhaps it is because the Thanksgiving spirit is creeping through my veins that after so long a silence I should feel impressed to write to The Corner and express my gratitude for all the kind words of sympathy expressed by the brothers and sisters of the Social Corner fam fly when my burdens seemed heavier than I could bear.
 Since writing I have left the old home and taken up my abode in an- other town so there will be an op- portunity for the nearby sisters to look me up.
 Perhaps I may have the pleasure of dropping in on some of the family gatherings.
 Sister Diana: Your Thanksgiving story was fine.
 Flower Lover: You can make a good paste by mixing cornstarch with water and adding boiling water until the right consistency. Boil just a few minutes. This is an excellent paste for mounting photos.
 With best wishes for the health and happiness of all the Coruerites.
 FAYE VERNA.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
RECIPE FOR ELDER6ERRY WINE.

Editor and Corner Friends: am so thankful could attend Club No. Is meeting in Willimantic. and to meet Sisters Ready and Valentine.
 Calla Lily: I've thought the same as you a great many times. Why could not Club No. 2 find a suitable place to hold our meetings. It was so nice and warm at W. 1t made one feel they were Away Down South in Dixie" Some of the Cornerites do not have steam heat or room enough in their homes to entertain.
 Dom Pedro: I think your place is In Club No. 2. as its the neafest to you.
 Easter Lily: Elderberry Wine: Press all the juice you can from the berries. then pour in equal amount of boiling water over the pressed ber- ries let stard two hours, then squeeze out the juice and to each gallon add four pounds of brown sugar and mix we'll Let stand in a jug with a piece
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
A CHAT FROM FENCED eENrIAN

Dear Editor and Sisters: have not written for several weeks. Dorothy Perkins No. 2: You will have to. guess again.
 Papa's Boy: There isn't an "A' in my name. You didn't see me Sunday, for I went another way. don't think you talked with me Thursday. Tiny: I, too, would like to know where that relationship cannes in. Hub by hasn't joined yet, has he? Peggy Anne: I had a lovely time during my weeks vacation. Aunt Sarah: I hope you are better. Joe: I haven't seen you for a long time. Write again soon.
 Remember Me: Have you succeeded in finding Dorothy:
 Chore Girl: see you quite often Is that a. hint? Kittie: A letter is coming soon. Will close now. with best wishes to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith send a few bread and bis cult recipes:
 flour add g. cups graham flour, 1-2 teaspoon salt and -2 teaspoon baking powder. Put in a. mixing bowl 1-2 cup molasses and 1-2 cup sugar, stirring these well. To two cups sour milk add 1-2 teaspoon soda and stir it into the sugar and molasses. Then add the flour mixture, and bake or steam rath- CT slowly.
 White Bread-Ingredients required are three quarts flour. 1 pint milk, 1 pint warm water, 1-2 or 3-4 cake com pressed yeast, tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, tablespoon salt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

These toys are always acceptable for small children. they are soft and in7 flannel eiderdown, fe4 silk or satin, plush or fur-faced cloth are suitable for these models The pattern includes size. It requires l. yard of Canton GanneI for the monkey. with 1-2 yard of flannel for his Jacket. trousers and cap. For the rabbit It will require 1-2 yard of Canton flannel or eiderdown. The elephant will require l yard of Canton flannel.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

KEZIAH DOOLITTLE: Cards re- ceived and mailed as you desired Thanks for card.
 DAISY OF CANTERBURY: Card received and sent to party indicated OLD SOL: Card received and for warded to Billie.
 RUTH: Card received and forwarded as you directed.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL: Thanks for card and greetings.
 EASTER LILY: Thanks for card and greetings.
 READY: Cards received and for warded as you directed. Thanks for card
 JENNIE: Card received and mailed to Keziah.
 FAYE VERNA-Cards received and mailed as you indicated. Thanks for card. MERRY ANDREW = A soIvenir card awaits you. Please send in your full address.
 POSTMASTER: We surely do. Ad- dress should have been affixed to new