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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
A BREEZY, CHAT FROM BILLIE

Dear Cornerites:-To all who have
greeted me on my return will just
say: "Barkus is willin'" to be with
you every week or two. but / find that
life it not formed of flattering dreams,
but duties which rouse up the soul.
While here and there. there shoot star
CLEANS to light the labOrer to his
goal"
Silver Sixpence: Have you located
Bee and me? You know II is char
acteristic Of Americans to be on the
move. know you are not far away.
Isn't Aunt Hester near you? Too bad
the fare has been raised.
Old Sol: You fiatter me. II I had
put my question the other way 1
think / would not have had one re-
er. Aunt Nancy and others I congrat-
ulate you, for handling my subject so
nicely.
Gala Lily: Have I got you guess
ing2 3 can remember birthdays from
one year to anOther-when / want to.
Hope you enjoyed the day.
Ready and Old Sol: Received your
cards and you both will hear from me
soon.
Starlight: What a mixed up mess.
One way for woman TO cure
cranky husband is To do the best she
can and if he is satisfied just tell
him that she has done her best and
don't intend TO do any better. Some
how / didn't take it that II was Star
lights own family. but somebody
else's family. and yet, Aunt Nancy,
did you eve" know it to pay TO hide
too much man. The more you
hide the L. you may. / have been
thinking what kind Of a man could
the other husband be. l have seen
where men on the outside have made
other mems wives presents and hand
some presents and they were accepted
and the husband didn't seem to say
anything Well. I just put him down
| for a poor stick to allow it. No use
Starlight for the party to try to stop
\ him from drinking. Just let the wife
weaker his constitution win get, and
\ some day he will die. and then she
| can say: May his ashes. rest in
peace" You may take ii from me,
but / have seen lots and lots Of peo-
| pie whom ! have thought would be
better dead than living. Suppose 1
| will get a blowing up for saying this.
| Red Cross: Did any one answer
you? II SO pass il along If not you
] will hear from me later.
Married and Happy: You have my
heartfelt sympathy. 1t just seems
that We can never give them up
/ There is where il comes in: Thought
lost to sight-to memory dear
Faye Verna: l see where you have
| changed your residence. Wish you
1 ana yOuEo prosperity anu lAdppAEESo-
Dom Pedro: Has anyone answered
your coDundrums? The first l car
not recall fully. The second: To my
| knowledge there are two and only
two in the English language which
have all the vowels and in regular or
der. They are: facetious and abstem-
ious. Come. Solly, speak up and tel
me if / am right The third 1 can.
not answer unless it is because he Il
"fars from the maddening crowd" and
your third is: the door bell.
Here's a question for those WHIT
have answered in a certain marriage
ceremony that says: That, as Isaai
and Rebecca lived faithfully together
etc, etc. Why were these two named
in preference to others, say for in
stance Abraham and Sarah? Nov
Ready you and the rest OF the rar,
and radiant maidens" needn't answer
n joyous and happy Yuletide for all
BILLIE,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
THE DASHER CHURN.

Down by the spring in the shade Of
the trees,
1 churn my cream in the cool of the
day;
Many and many a time I've seen
Ny grandmother chu-n in the self
same way.
Since then, full many a patent churn
Has lived its life and had its day;
But iII spite of all that has come and
I churn my cream in the old-time
way.
The butter comes in a golden ball,
Fresh and sweet as the flowers in
May,
Was it better in the days gone by?
Is it better in the newest way?
And so acre is many an old time
ing
Which you think is buried and gone
for aye:
But you will find that it's living yet
= Like the dasher churn I use today
Truth and honor and noble lives
I They are out of fashion now, you
say
But the germ in every heart sur
wives
And the world grows better day by
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-The
right switch in these days we are
told is the light switch. Illumination
health and happiness are what all
parents desire for their children. but
few seem to be able togo about In the
right way.
The child who is clean, who is pro-
perly fed, who has an abundance of
fresh air and suitable clothing. ought
to be well. There are many little
things, however. many little paths
that will lead the child away.
II is injurious TO let a child sit up
too late evenings. They need sleep
and rest and should be put to bed
early in well-aired rooms. Candy has
a good deal to do with the i'll health
of children. A little pure candy is q
good thing for child. It is undeni-
able, too, that temper fits and per-
petual scolding. or naggtng. have a
bad effect on a child's health. Par
ents may be very gentle with their
children and yet disagreeable and ILL
tempered with one another. No child
can hear and see constant pickering
or unhappiness without feeling the
effects of II.
Bad manners toward one another
has the same effect. The child should
have happy home-parents who will
play with them Parents ought to
make home happy for their children
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
INQUIRIES AN DANsWERs.

MANDY: Please send in your ad-
dress, a Christmas box awaits it.
READY: Cards received and mall
ed to writers indicated. Thanks for
cards.
MOUNTAIN LAUREL: Thanks for
pretty card.
SILVER sTxPENsE: Thanks for
Christmas card.
KEzIAH DOOLTTTLE: Cards re-
ceived and forwarded. Thanks for
card.
EASTER LILY: Thanks for Chris
mas card.
AUNT ABBY: Thanks for Christ
mas card.
INTERESTED READERS CAL
endars this year are more interesting
than ever since they are made up
mostly of colored cards of exposition
views, California scenes, and views
from Yellowstone park. They includ
from Yellowstone park. They include
the flowers of California and some of
the fruits 1t was a happy thought
on his part to think of this and we
have no doubt they will be pleasing
to those who receive them. These
calendars entail no special obligations
and do not call for cards of thanks II
you enjoy them as much as Interested
Reader did making them they will
nave 6HllTely served Ine1r purpose
The Social Corner Editor.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS to all
writer's and readers of The Social
Corner. May your hearts not only be
made glad by the manifestation of
loving regard for you and yours, but
also be made to glow with joy because
of the loving kindness you have ex-
tended to others. There is nothing
Christmasy about seIf-aIone. 1t has
no place in this heaven-starred festi-
val which is founded upon a love as
broad as the universe and as lasting
as eternity. Do you remember the
beautiful hymn: HE Lifted Me" II
was the first Christmas carol sung
by an angel choir which lifted the
eyes, the heart and the soul of man
heaVenward. This is the day to lift
hearts from depression, to lift the poor
in purse and spirits. Lifting is the
sign manual of the Christmastide-
s. G. Editor.
STARLIGHT-Card received and
forwarded as you directed
GALA LTLY-Cards received and
mailed as you wished.
AUNT MEHITABIE-Tha for
card.
BLANCHE-Thanks for card. The
jolly Holly boys and Cousin Mistle-
toe seemed to be having a splendid
time. Cards to Ready and Ruth mail
ed.
JENNIE: Cards received and mail.
ed.
OLIVE: Please send in full address
A Christmas card awaits it.
POTLATCH: Card received ant
mailed to Ready. Thanks for card.
BIDDY: Cards received and for,
warded to the writers indicated
AUNTY NO. /: Thanks for beau,
tiful illustrated card.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

with all countries. And may we never
again be at. war.
Old Sol: You are right: honesty
pays. II all Gods children were hon
would be. We are not even honest
with ourselves. although we try to
think we are.
Sister Wildwood has been in our
city some weeks 1 think you Will
hear from her soon.
your last letter. What a nice visit
you had. To grow old and be loved
is a great blessing.
Papa's Boy: How is Papa's baby?
Are you still driving the auto?
Hettie Marie: Am waiting to hear
Am wondering if any of the Sisters
ever stuff potatoes. This is my re-
cipe:
Stuffed Potatoss:-wash the pota-
toes well, and dry. Bake in oven IN
til soft. When done let out the mois-
ture to keep the potato from getting
soggy. Then, cut the potato In half
lengthwise and remove the inside
Mash and season with pepper, but
ter and little cream or milk. stir well
until creamy. Then return to shell
put in oven and brown on top. quickly
baking makes the potato fiaky and
l,soft. 49,
! Hand Lotion, and very good-In l.
ounces of warm water dissolve ! tea
spoon of gum tragaoanth, let il stanC
| twelve hours. put in bowl in COO
| place. When well dissolved add one
one-half ounce glycerine. one and one
half ounce alcohol, one and one-hal
| ounces violet cologne, one-half tea
| spoon benzoine, mix well and beat Il
| a cream. II is very good on face I,
keep from chapping in cold weather.
/ Hone some of the sisters will try II
! Time is up.
| Merry Christmas to all. As eve
your sister in the Golden West.
4 POTLACH.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
sEAsoNABLE GREETINGS.

Dear Cornerites: May I come again :?
The Social Corner page Is certainly
growing and 1 enjoy reading it very
much even If do not write very often
This has been such a busy season, so
many little gifts to finish and do up.
Farmer: l suppose your crops are
all harvested and that you are taking
a much needed rest. How does M
like going to school at the Academy
Joan: Hope you feel better from your
fall. Is that lovely strip of crochet
ing done? Would like to see it very
much and would have liked to have
heard the duet.
Black Beauty: What has become of
you and Wild Bill? Have not heard
from you in ages.
Pickerel: Have you been to Gardner
Lake lately?
Crimson Rambler: See by last Sat-
urday's paper you would have to walk
if you entertained Club No. again
Will you please explain 1t, as / am
sure 1 do not understand N? How's
grapes?
Lucy Acorn: Have you been to w
lately? l have not been near there
in years. but am living in hopes
Wish you all q Merry. Christmas and
Happy New Year.
FORGET MEME
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

pound it in a mortar, adding gradually
the butter and seasoning to taste.
Pack into small jars, cover with melt
ed suet and keep in cool place.
Veal Cakes-One ID. cold chopped
veal, 1-2 lb. soaked bread crumbs, a
dash of pepper, 1 teaspoon chopped
onion, 1 teaspoon salt, tablespoons
fat or butter Mix all the ingredients
except the fat, mold into small cakes,
melt the fat in frying pan and brown
the cakes in it, first on one side, then
on the other.
RIanouette of Chicken-Two cups
cold chicken, 1 cup cream sauce, l
tablespoon lemon juice. tablespoons
chopped parsley, few gratingS OF nut
meg, pinch. of Glove. Make the cream
sauce as usual; heat the chicken thor
oughIy in it; add the seasonings and
serve.
: Fish CutTets-One cup cold, cooked
FISH, 1-2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter,
l. tablespoon -four, yolk of egg, L.
teaspoon chopped onion, IL teaspoon
chopped parsley, 1-2 teaspoon salt,
dash of red pepper, uncooked maca-
roni, bread crumbs and egg: Make a
cream sauce of the batter flour and
milk; add the egg, then the nSh ana
Seasonings. Mix carefully and let cool
Form into outlet shapes, dip in egg and
bread crumbs and fry in hot fat. When
brown, remove the outlets and insert
in each small piece of uncooked mac
aroni to represent the bone, covering
the place of insertion with sprinkline
of chopped parsley.
ScaIIoped Fish-One pint cold cooked
fish, pit. stuffing. 1 pit. cream sauce
bread crumbs, butter. Put the fish anC
stuff1ng in a baking dish in alternate
layers, moistening each with cream
sauce. Cover with bread crumbs and
bits of butter and bake until brown.
Best wishes to all.
EASTER LILLY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Q Christmas angels, softly sing!
o bells Of Christmas, sweetly ringi
Tell of the blessed Babe of earth,
The holy Babe of heavenly birth,
For whom attending angels sing,
For whom our carols loudly ring.
o happy hearts, rejoice today!
Q hearts that ache, arise and prayl
Over the earth a glory lies
A glory from the radiant skies
Which foods our happy homes to-
day,
And fills with peace the hearts that
pray.
o Christmas angels, sing again
Those words of cheer to waiting men!
Let each sad heart forget its pain
In listening to the sweet refrain,
And know that heaven has given again
Peace and goodwill to weary men.
NINETTE NJ. LOWATER.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM
DIANA,

Dear Editor, Sisters ami Brothers:
wish through the columns of this pa
per to extend my sincere and hearty
greetings to each of you this Christ
mastide. Could my wishes avail hap
piness, peace, prosperity, success,
cheer, good health, good friends and
everything that is good would attend
you throughout the year.
No doubt you have all been very
busy making UP packages for those
whom you love and sending them with
a card on which is inscribed some
CHEEKY greeting or message that will
convey ray Of sunshine to the re-
ceiver.
Busy as you may be, the letter car
rier is buster still, and as he leaves
the mail he must feel happy to know
that he has a hand in conveying the
gifts from friend to friend. 1t is not
the value Of a gift, but the spirit in
which 1t is sent that brings cheer and
brightness into the receivers life.
May those who have been abundant
~ blessed pass the over-plus over to
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
HINTS AND HELPS FOR THE COR.
NERITES.

To finish neatly the round linen
doilies so much in style now, cut a
circular piece of white linen, put it
under the sewing machine, press foot
with needle unthreaded. Stick around
the narrow hem of the daily about
an eighth Of an inch or on the hem.
This leaves a row of perforations large
enough to admit the crochet needle
and being regularly spaced gives the
work neat finish.
Guide for Curtain Hems-Cut a piece
Of cardboard the width of the hem and
stick it to your left thumb. No pick
ing up or putting down your meas
ure.
Straws for Cake Tester-As is well
known, a straw from a broom makes
a good cake tester. Take straws from
a new broom, sterilize them in boiling
water, dry them and put them in a
labeled box. Then they are all ready
for use and more sanitary.
To Easily Adjust Snap Fixtures
Sew the ball section on first. Then
cover the tops of them with chalk, a
slight pressure will mark the exact
spot, where the other section should
be placed.
When Using Cake-When the layers
slip around, stick two or three skewers
through them and they will hold it in
place until it sets firm.
Housekeeping Hints-Never try to
iron with a half cold iron, or try to
cut with dull knife. 1t is waste of
time. When you go into the kitchen
to prepare meal, pin a small towel
to your apron belt and see how many
steps you will save.
Sand Bag for the Sick Room-Get
clean sand, dry it thoroughly, make
a bag of flannel about eight or ten
inches square and fill it with dry
sand. Sew the opening carefully and
cover the bag with cotton or linen.
This will prevent the sand from sift-
ing out.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year, I will say
goodbye, hoping Santa will be good to
you all.
DON pFnPn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

those who have been less fortunate
and let us as far as we can help to
bring a smile upon the brows OF all
with whom We come in contact. 1t is
at this time when hearts are touched
by kindness and Christmas cheer that
kindly words and the helping hand
has a most soothing, calming and en-
couraging effect.
Again 1 say Merry Christmas to you
all DIANA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
BEST WISHES FOR ALL.

The Social Corner members, 1 wish
you all a Merry Christmas and a Hap
py New Year and hope you will all
have a nice time Christmas.
wish I was not 50 far from the
trolley. / would like to come to the
Social Corner meetings.
Beccy: YOU are a good guesser
You are on the right track.
Best wishes for all.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
IF YOU FALL DOWN DON'T LET YOUR TEMPER
GET UP FIRST
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY


in
ii Teach
Award made the last n
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Nav Chance Its Mind,

The Norwegian parliament has de-
cided not to award a Nobel peace
change its mind when the noble peace
ship arrives.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Still Supreme.

The automobile may drive wagons
from the streets and roads: II will I.ot
drive out sleighs, though.-Syracuse
Post STANDARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
SUGGESTIONS FOR
CULLINC POULTRY

1 have personally inspected. judged
and mated good many farm fiocks OF
poultry, and II is surprising what d
large number OF fowls one is apt u
find that are decidedly Improbable
writes a correspondent OF the Nationa
Stockman. 1t is my honest opinion
that II all poultry raisers and farmers
would Gull their fiocks more closely n
late summer and fall there would not
be a single flock that would not be-
profitable. Gull the flock. fatten and
sell the weak sisters.
Here are some points TO remember
when culling: Gull out all those thai
when through Noting are noted e
be hanging around the roosting room
In the morning and all day long. Cul
out all with weak constitution, sickly
appearing A hen with pale coloret
legs and worn toenails has been {
good layer and will DO profitable FOL
at least another year. Keep her mo-
only as layer, but as a breeder. Cul
out all early molters and send to the
market The latest and quickest mott
ing hens are the best layers.
The best appearing individuals of thu
flock I'm the fall have not been layins
anything worth while previous.
A constitutionally weak fowl is slow
and inactive; she has so called crow
or pinched head her plumage is rougl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

and does not possess natural gloss.
The shape OF a weak fowl Is slender,
long jointed. Her eyes appear life
less and shrunken, with dropping lids.
A fowl with u dropping and undeyelop-
ed tail is a weak specimen. Gull out
everything that Is not constituuonally
strong, active and contented. The
contented and singing hens are the
workers and are the only kind to house
over winter.
Sore eyes in chicks are sometimes
caused by a slight cold. In this case
spray with a fine mist sprayer filed
with a strong solution Of zenoleum.
At times the eyelids of young chicks
become stuck together with a thick,
dark colored secretion. This condition
need cause no alarm because as rule
IL Is not fatal, and the chicks recover
untreated. However, a very simple
and dependable remedy Is TO battle the
head In a weak solution Il to 76) OF
zenoleum or a solution Il TO 20 OF
peroxide OF hydrogen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16


from this immemorial belief that we
must trace the present day faith in the
virtues of the bayberry candle.
The bay Is a species of laurel, and as
poets and victors were crowned with
the laurel or the bay, wishing them long
life and happiness, so is the same wish
conveyed in the bestowal of candle
made OF the waxen berries borne by
the sacred tree.
Bayberry dips are also made as well
as the nodded candles. These dips are
smaller and less even In shape and
show US how candles were made by re-
peatedly dipping the wicks in the melt
ed wax OF the bayberries and drying
each layer till the dip was Of proper
size That was before molds were In
troduced, early In the eighteenth cen
fury.
To accompany a bayberry candle one
should send in the little box In which
1t is daintily wrapped a card on which
is printed, In red and green lettering.
the legend:
ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
A bayberry candle burnt to the socket
Brings luck to the house.
Food to the larder
/ And gold TO the pocket
When these cards are not TO be found
the luck rime may be written on the
back Of ones visiting card and wrap
ped with a candle. but In that case II
must not be forgotten that the in
closure OF writing necessitates extra
postage.
Their color, a soft olive green. blends
beautifully with other Christmas
decorations, and they burn with a
steady flame. emitting a delightfully."-
pungent fragrance. and they are con
sumed evenly all around without max.
ing unsightly cutters or ridges OF wax
down the sides as ordinary candles do.
From New England comes the tradi.
ton that II lovers separated by dis.
lance each lights a bayberry candle In
honor OF the other at the same hour
the aroma or incense arising from the
burning wick will drift In the direc.
ton of the absent one; hence the
candles make strong appeal to young
people of romantic temperament.
A candle must be presented to you
not bought by yourself, I'm order TO In
sure good luck, and you must not light
your own; that must be done for you
by some other person. not necessarily
the donor.
Christmas eve Is the time for burn
ing, either at dinner or later. and e
follow out the old idea Of the laurel,
and the bays TO the victor candl,
should surely be bestowed on the rela
; tive OF friend who has recently
achieved some success or wen q dis
; tisctson. philadelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

Inc nt9niand Iaesie on Onristmae-
Grant In his Highland Customs" tells
how the Scotch lassie rose with the
first gray streak of dawn to bake her
Christmas sowans. or sour scenes, hard
cat cakes, soft cakes and pannich
paron The days enjoyment always
consisted OF trials OF skill and games
and wound up with a grand evening
meal. In some parts OF Scotland, as
In England, it became customary to
hang a branch of mistletoe in the mid
die of the room or over the door. and
IL by accident or otherwise girl pass
ed under II any young man was priv
ileged to give her as many kisses as
there were berries on one Of its sprays.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
Hioh Zoo Production.

A White Leghorn hen In the egg lay
ing contest just closed at Hawkesburg
Agricultural college In Australia made
q record OF 2SS eggs for the year. She
was one of a pen Of six hens that cap
tured first prize. the lowest individual
score being 212 eggs, while the pen
total was 1851, or an average Of slight
ly under 242 eggs per hen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
Oh. to Have Dwelt In Beth
Iehem!
1. to have dwelt In Bethlehem
XUhan Aho Altar Of fhA I<u1n

- n. to have dwelt In Bethlehem
When the star OF the Lord
shone bright:
" TO have sheltered the holy was-
derers
On that blessed Christmas night.
To have kissed the tender. way worn fess
OF the mother undefiled
And with reverent wonder and deep DE-
light
To have tended the Holy Child
Hush Such glory was not for thes
But that care may still be thine.
For are there not little ones still to aid
For the sake OF the child divine9
Are there no wandering pilgrims now
To thy heart and thy home TO takef
And are there no mothers whose weavy
hearts
You can comfort for Jesus saker
Adelaide Proctey
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
HandIino Poultry,

II Is unfeeling TO take hens up by
the outstretched wings. Put one hand
on each side OF the body and lift them
that way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
: POULTRY NOTES.

Better keep one good hen than
: three that you have your doubts
about.
. II mont scraps are fed 10 the
. poultry better see that they are
: not 100 old
Keep the hens supplied with a
. dust bath. and a little insect
} powder mixed with the dust viii
: have its good erect.
! Whatever your scheme Of ven
!. tilation IN the poultry house. Ter
: no drafts reach the roOsts.
!. DO not let your young birds
. roost with the old hens. as they
> are liable 10 catch diseases
Z which old hens are more sub
I ject to.
A a 4 n - u 4 n = 1 = 4 n. I ~ u 1 z.