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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
THANKS TO AUNTY AND UNCLE
 . NO. i. k.f e

Dear Editor and Social Corner. Sis- ters: We51 were fortunate in having such fine weather, for our picnic at the home of. Aunty No. 1, and what a good time we had. .T "a
 Everything possible was done. for our comfort and pleasure, Teams were provided for everyone tos and from the station so both tho lame and the lazy could ride. The barn was converted into a. cozy sitting room with It's pretty decorations and two oii stoves; and at one side was a long table decorated with the colors of the Social Corner and bountifuliy laden with good things to eat. which the sisters know how to cook: and through. the kindness of the Bulletin. plenty of fine ice cream was fur- nished for everyone. 1t was the largest party. of the sea- son and a very jolly. one.
 Aunty and Uncle No. deserve great credit for. their successful par ty and wish to thank them and The Bulletin for my share of the good time -.s1 ..f .e---- --i r--
 ]. | wish some of the brothers could have been there to have kept Uncle from being so lonely. ,..L..--
 Don't get discouraged, brothers. Come again and you will find a vel come from most of the sisters
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
CAKE AND PIE.

: Dear. Social Corner Sisters: I send in few recipes:
 Ribbon Cake-Beat to q cream one cup Of butter and two cups of sugar: add the beaten yoll1s of four eggs, one cup of milk in which one teaspoon of soda is dissolved, three cups of flour, stfted before measuring. two teaspoons of cream Of tartar and the we'll beaten whites of the eggs. Bake two-tf1irds aof the dough in separate tins; add to the remaining third one cup of entrants, a little citron, cut in small pieces, one teaspoon of all kinds of spices, two tablespoons of molasses. then bake. When nearly cold put the cakes together with jelly. having the fruit cake in the middle.
 Cherry IPie-Rich, ripe cherries are required for this purpose. It is a mistake to use inferior fruit. Line a rather deep tin pie plate with good crust. Stone cherries enough to fill the pie, heaping them in the centre and sprinkling half cup of sugar over them. Make a rich pun paste wet the undercrusts cn the edge and press the uppercrllst into it lightly with the fingers There should be abundant slits in the uppercrust to allow the steam to escape. Put the pie in a very hot oven and bake 1t as rap idly as possible
 Best wishes to all Cornerites. PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

 B2,k :s q. ,..8,'.. as 's .fs@s sss rsfIrins Fin relieve Irrisal|ons 1f thn.- B,rinF reduce ferrr. and Induce refrashlng sleep.
 in eass ei p5.ssh { hsspihE issspoon Q. empty m ths sto1ss@ V adickiy and 'with- out shock r-tstSr ct
 ln ear ache, thfse or four drplP. of hot water Eh the ezaAaFe1y 6ffeen rain- stes yin soften paf. wax and 1si'eve ,'. Fer sssar...s.. M ssst ,s. tss wsate sf an cg9 eFifh a2 -teaspcan of sugar and an equaf amount of femo1 5ulce. Take one teaspoon eFery. boar ...r
 sAs a substituts for q ho1 Eaaer bot fIe. U1le eikhcr a fnualin CT flannel bag with hot salt. Thif win retain heat for. a~ oonaiderabla nes<Bh ,of time and can be quickly rehlled after heating the salt in a disn- --l--- - -.--l
 srnll burn is eoated inmedR1e- iy. SFlfh lau ndr5r soap tit ecidom bltgfnrs and the srnarahs win stop at oncd .s A. tea.eoo1 ,5fsisur6ni juice in a cup of black doffsa vii ralieve niiiopr headache
 When by aesissnt one ks burned Etth lye. vineBAre win ease me pain 10 A great eftent <tF r-sA tAe--' .r.
 Don't shut cut. Dsbt from, the sick room when the patient To able to toi- ierate ft- Make tho sick room the most cheerful -sand beef srentii2ted -pom In the hoaBal -tf s--.ft-- l-'- - t<- ~
 Salt or ehareoal. are an excellent | dentffrice Tor the teeth
 IBesff wishsssfo all. sss,s f ir-r
 -..------.----- A. CH0RE GIRL
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

q our. appreo,ntion favored us wish a1secohd d1e. tt ~ t- -1 E t-
 ! "A walk followed through the beauti- fui rustic roses arbor 300 feet long. which is covered with the beautiful blooms of the Dorothy Perkins rose in It's season. and later is a solid macs of the rghifn. fragrant clematis: thence on to the famous Beechwpod spring. through avenues of beautiful shrub bGrykr The rsturn trip through winding paths. bordering beautiful beds of
 The time to bid our hostess rood- bye came too soon. and each sped on their homeward way with their hearts f1n. of love and appreciation for Aifnty's bountiful hospitality, the en- 3oyment of the beautifnl grounds. the ttansp spoftation furnished all who came oy rail. and egerything- that went 10 make this a memorable gathering.
 Between 60 and 70 -wers counted there. and the following writers (with an apology. to those .whose.s name omit. if there are any suchl: Aunty Name. Aunt Abby. Aunt Hester. Mary France. Practical Polly. Trottie. Hope Married and Happy. Huidy. Chore Girl Great Grandma. Crimson Rambler Golden Glow. Sunshine No. 2, Pansy Roxat ma Vince. Joan, Aunt Sarah
 Tiny. Ketarah. J. E. T.. Scottie. Polly Wintergreeu. Dorothy Perkins No. 1 Tourfne. Rumble Bee. Biddy. Slim linn
 Eliza Jane. Sally Sycamore, Mayfare
 Grace, Annette. Remember Me. Polly
 anna Neb Ben. Peggy Anne, Rambler
 Chauburpgungamaug, and ta THEODA-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
A FEW GOOD THINGS Te EAT.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: You will find these recipes to be nice and economical:
 Apple Muffins-One cup milk two and one-half cups flour Cor less. per- haps two cups), one tablespoon. sugar, pinch of salt. one tablespoon melted butter and lard, two teaspoons baking powder in the flour; add one large ap- pie, sliced thin or chopped. Bake in gem pans. It may be used as dessert with any nice sauce.
 Feather Muffins-One cup milk. one tablespoon melted butter and lard. one saltspoon salt. one tablespoon sugar, two teaspoons baking powder. Flour to make a batter about as stiff as or dinary cake. Add a little sifted squash if at hand. Bake in muffin tins.
 Graham. Rye or Entire Wheat Muf- hrs-One cup white flour, one cur graham. rye or entfge wheat, two rounding teaspoons baking powder
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
SURPRISED TO SER so. MANY OLD
 FRIENDS.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: What a fine time we had at Aunty No. Is pic- mic! How nicely she handled the crowd for such cold, damp day. Iam sure was not the only Cornerite who was greatly surprised to see so many old friends. yet new to The Corner, especially one from my old home.
 Please give me hint am very poor at guessing, although I did find out Neb Ben. Ha. ha, how goes 1t? Pretty warm day for a heavy coat that day. wasn't 1t?
 Crimson Rambler: I should judge youswere extremely fond of grapes.
 Biddy: The chicken you gave me is very quiet. They tell me it doesn't even cackle.
 Aunt Abby: Many thanks! I shall prize your gift highly-lined with just my color. Who told you? Was so pleased to learn you were acquainted with my very own Aunt Abby
 Huidy. Mary France, Trottie and Practical Polly: hope the auto did home. Mine did me-
 Now for Merry Andrew: If you want my reply Gas you called for one), here 1t is:.I did not think you looked like one who felt so bitter against the men l We have only three that know of 1 besides our Editor in The Corner. We i could not spare one of them. Wt consider them perfect gentlemen. Il
 is possible it was not a Cornerite whC | spoke to you at the fair. for none oi these four could possibly be rude, ana
 know it was not the one who looked
 in the tent when I was there. t Besides, do not remember whel | The Corner started that 1t specified any particular sex, but called fol home, business and helpful letters O
 any kind; and of course we womes l gladly responded, and have had th' best of times whenever We have me I together, the brothers. included I I am sure Crimson Rambler. Annette Chrysanthemum, Lucy Acorn an,
 Lonesome Pine can agree to that a
 Aunt Abby's. picnic. Hope to hea i from them.
 I agree with Old Sol that Merry An
 drew will have to get her feet out o 1t herself.
 | Mandy: Is that why you and Si wer not at Aunty's? hope not. We miss ed you. N I Yours for the good of The Corner. 1 GRACE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

Let Something Good Be Said. When over the fair fame of friend or
 foe
 The shadow of disgrace shall fall.
 instead Of words of blame. or proof of thus
 and so, a Let something good be said. Z Forget not that no fellow-being yet !. May fall so low but love may lit
 his head; Even the cheek of shame with tears is
 wet
 If something good be said. No generous heart may vainly turn
 aside
 In words of sympathy; no soul so
 dead But may awaken strong and gloriedr If something good be said. Anl so I charge ye, by the thorny
 crown,
 And by the cross on which the
 Saviour bled, And by your own souls hope for fair
 renown, Let something good be saidl @JaLles Whitcomb Riley, in 'sThe Lockerbie Book"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
RuTTERMlLk PIE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner sis- ters:
 l.. T. H.: I think the friend who told you of my making sour milk pie was mistaken and meant butter milk pie. of which have made a good many, but never made any of sour milk.
 suttermiIk Pie-one and one-half cups of sugar, two beaten eggs, two tablespoons of cornstarch, one table spoon of butter and two and one-half cups of butterTnilk: flavor with lem one large one.
 Raisin Lemon Pie-One cup of su- gar, one cup of chopped raisins, one- half cup of cold water. juice of one lemon or a teaspoon. of extract oi lemon, one cracked rolled fine, one well beaten egg. Bake in two cr-usts
 Orange Pie-One orange. two cups of sugar. two cups of milk, one table spoon of flour, yoiks of three eggs: beat the whites and put on the tor and brown when done.
 c. B. S.: Am sorry could not have met with you and Dewdrop last Fri day. It poured just as ought tc have started. Will come later.
 Lorettaa Are your initials E, l.. CThey tell me I'm Yankee for guess. ing.) Did not see you you Oct. 9th Please tell me if I am right. Ha! hal you sent in last Saturday was fine Perhaps it might hit Merry Andrew but we know she was joking. Silas: Come on with your peanut. and lollypops to the picnic next week the t6th.. All the girls like them. Onl, have your pockets full and all tn, bees will be around you.
 Married and Happy: Hope you vii have good day for the picnic. D, you mean the white arch that lead to the camp ground? will try mn, be there. Hurrah for the flagi L. H. K
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

ms 6r the apple nsauce cake makes e cheap substitnte for fr1it cake.
 < Applss snuss caks-0ne and ope- third cups apple sauce. 1-l cup ehort- eninE. -z cup chopped rnisins. T. tea spoon cinnamon l5t tesspcon elo.es. . apple rzqesI l cup sugar. and 1, cups
 chsssl.s. c.ks ti ,sasl-rQus esp sngar. l ekK. IA cup butter. 1-2 tea spoon soda dissolved In .1-1 cup sour milk, Scr [ tabiespoqns .ceeoe sifted
 soEiins water. teaspoon vanilla
 Lightnins Cake ff sgel-one and one-hnif cups Hour. cup sugar.. : tea spoons baking powder. sift together pour r1 tablespoons. ru1elttd butter1 in I mixing cup. break in l egE and nn { cup with sweet milk. add navoring. -kpssdIsssr cookiss-0ne cup susnr, 1-4 cup shortening feEE. cup r,Aik N(sweet3: teaapoors baking poEder. pinch salt. 1 teaspoon navortng and -four enough to mix a litte thicker than cake batter tyou wiii have Co
 use your own Judsnnent and e1pe,l-
 spoonfuls. and add either chopped | raisins. eurrants aor chopped nuts
 This Is a gre1r favor1te with our fam
 -cry Baby" ceeEIss (ssaIsssl l-ons
 cup sugar I cup shorfeninE. I cur ped -raIsins. : teaspoons each sodn
 and cinnamon. I teaspoon cloves. q
 pinch of sait, q cups Hour. drop bJ
 spoonfuls. This is a very good spics
 cookie. little different. r II Oatmeal Wsfsrs-Ope cup snear. | eEEs. T. cup shortening. 1-2 teaspoon
 cinnamon or I teaspoon anavoring. ( in 1-z cup warm water, cups roilek oats and -four to roll. cut In square with a knife These are very .crisl and taste like nut wafers- @ Molsess. eoekiss (essIsss)-one eul , nolnsses. I-2 sup sugar. i-7 cup short
 soda <dissolye in. the sour nilk) on
 teaspoon each of ginger and cinnamon a pinch of salt and -four to roll
 old Fashionsdr Card Ginasrhread- One cup nolasses. 3-f cup shorteninl ! I cup of boiling water in which dis
 solve 1i-a tcaspoons soda g.! GU
 | sugar. T 'irteaspoonS each ginger and cin |, namon.i four to ron as soft as can b IF handled. Cut in strips with a knif
 and sprinkle sugAr on top.
 Steamed Bread Puddjna-Three cur . bread crumbs chopped or grafed.. 1 l. cups rnoiasses,- cup milk. 1 egg 4 cup chopped rafsins, 1 level teaspoo soda lsteam about three hours. IT
 this as a substitute for suet puddinf E more economical and wholesome. E Grandnotfssrs Yum Yum Pun,
 kin or Squash Ples--To 1-1 .cuI q strained numpktn or squash add | 1 cups hot milk. well beaten egg. g. r cup sugar. | tablespoon melted butte g Ia teaspoon salt, l. teaspoon sing IT and 1 teaspoon cinnsrnon, or whi 'ti eggs are scarce try. nsing 1 tablespoS of yellow corp meal Instead. of uaiI 'r -four. cornstarch or bread. or crack ls crumbs. Let the mixture stand a fe o minutes and bake slowly.
 "a hope someone will try some ls these recipes and please report su 10 szs ,:'1-s e.'- NINErrk
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
A Day on the old Farrr,
By Mn

pie pie without cheese Is like kiss without a squeeze" s@kfl [.
 Well. Pa, if you've ct, you better go an tend to them oats
 Mrs. Wheat. think l. must be .go- ing now. as we must be hotne inr time to dress to go out to dinner
 Sorry you've got to go. Mis Shy scraper. We've had a real nice visit come often an be more neighboriy.
 Ma There's "a man out. here wants ter know If you wantster buy a book. The Geological Geograph-s ical Relations of the Land-Bird Farms of Northeastern America"
 What did you say, 'Hancy -4Ann7 Ask him if he's crazy All right. Ma My sensesi guess she would hey; don't ask him. Say. Mister, scuse me. but that ain't no kind of 2 book ter be sellin' round here. Now If you had one with bout forty 1even ways ter cook taters I'd buy 1t in c minute if
 %This is the book you refer to, Madame, and the price is just two beanss
 Two beans: That's cheap enough, land knows. Go sit him, a quart.
 Pray, do not take me literally Madam, simply made use of a slang I phrase, meaning two dollarg." .
 "Oh, fury! I never could ford that. II ~1Ou are a woman. or your WOrQ Are you not, Madam7 and that is what you said" .r 70 -, -
 'rwhat is the name. please7 Tn,
 book win be delivered the first of nex'
 month. good day" .,., l.
 Nal You've done 1t nowi Tee bee.'
 t ''Hancy Ann. when any body els, asks If we want ter buy any thing tel
 'eui no, do you hear? Don't tell Ps
 fer I'd never hear the last of 1t. Oh dear. the butter ain't churned and tn beds .ain't made, and the dishes ain
 washed, and I've got ter fix that dres ter wear ter meetin' Sunday when tn
 new elder breaches. cos want te
 look pretty scrumptious that day.T Say, Ma. Pa says fer you ter ge them cows in an milk an feed 'em ar feed the hens an calves. coz he's go ter sit them oats into the barn for dark"
 Tell him all right. Hancy Ann" A few hours have passed. supper through. dishes washed. stocking , alarmed and feel as old as Tn : Courier. and will quote the poor way ' farcr: Good night"
 The family have woke me up comiI , lup stairs.
 I Maj Did yoa let the eat out. win , the. clock. an will you git up an shJ A the. attic an all the windera for it f. thunderin' like sixty. an Pa say . we're goin' ter get a terrible ol shower fore mornin. and he's so gla . he got them oats in.' well, I'll say good night again an leave my dreams to your imagination
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
HAD A GOOD TIME Al AuNrYs.

Dear Corner Friends, Win just write you a few lines to thank Aunty No. and. her husband for the grand outing enjoyed at her home op the 7th of October: also thank all the Corner sisters for remembering me with cards
 On my way I had, the pleasure. of meeting Crimson Rambler and she pointed out the home of her mothef and father and the house they lived in when she was married: also. Enid's pretty home.
 Arriving at Union station I-met Pan- sy, Hope. Sally Sycamore. and No- Name and Joan joined us at Yantic.
 enjoyed the ride from Norwich to Franklin very much as I had never travelled on that road before
 At Franklin we found our Jitney waiting for us and we boarded 1t and drove up a long hill which proved n hard tug for the horses. But scenery was just lovely.
 Aunty No. and Polly Peppermint greeted us with The Corner grip and smile of good cheer. although Aunty Nor had a severe cold --+T
 Inc house was soon filied with Cor ner friends and we all journcyed to the barn, which was trimmed with Corner colors and flags of our na- ton which looked very pretty. Dinner was at 1 o'clock. and such a dinner: one couldn't begin to cal half the different Kinds there were and 3.50a came all too soon for us to leav, for home. after such a. delightful day iEnid- T missed seeing you at Aunt, No. Is party. --
 Chatterbox: You don't know vhai you missed by not being present al the picnic. i,i7 ...f | Keturch:. VIII write you a few line: soon and send those names I prom ised you. -.-f..s- ,.L
 had when last we met7 I hope 1t .i much better ! Dottis. and Lucinda: Looked for you but you were not to Do found | Kind wishes to all f,s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
FOR THOSE WHO KNIT.

Editor of the Social Corner: Those who knit will be interested in the fol- lowing directions for knitting:
 A Ladies' Plain Knitted Coat-Cast knit plain garter sfiteh. for 6s ribs. Cast on 70 stitches for one sleeve. Knit across. then cast on 70 stitches for the other sleeve. making 23o stitches in all. Knit 30 ribs.
 For Shoulder-Knit 105 stitches and slip on safety pin. Bind off 20 stitches in the center. Knit the remaining 105 stitches. In coming back at neck and add Is stitches. making 120 stitches. Knit plain for 30s ribs, bind off 70 stitches for sleeve Cleaving 50 stitches) Knit 6S ribs. then slip the 50 stitches on safety pin for border Knit other front in same way. Sew underarm seam loosely. Pick up stitches on right side of garment down front, across the bottom, and up the other front, miter- Ing at the corners in the following way Put thread over, knit corner stitch; put thread over. In coming back k :, thread over. knit together. Repeat from star @ across row, ex- cept the 8 corner stitches, which knit plain. This forms a row of holes around border. Knit 12 ribs, widening at corners on right side of work and on wrong side. On the 9th rib make buttonholes. the first con the goth stitch from neck. bind of 5, having IA stitches IsbetWeen each. making in all In corntng back, cast on 5 where you EbouSad of,s 4
 For Coiiar-PicE up stitches, com mencing on the 1st rib of the border and knit 25 ribs Then, with con- Etrasting color Cor angora) pick ur stitches on 8 sides of collar, miter al corners. knit ribs and bind off loosely on wrong side.
 Er0ehofs- -E2..%frr,t..-Hol- , join and make 10 single crochet ir center. Next row make 9 stitches ir lone, then one between. Widen buttor
 to 1t mold. then narrow for undel 1 For Cun-Pick up 54 stitches, kni
 knit ribs and bind of on wrong side l A Simple Hus-Me- aht-Materia
 required. 1 1-2 ounces of reliable Shet
 land wool. Knitting needles No '.
 fl Cast on four stitches; knit back ant
 forth 200 rows plain knitting. Fo sleeves cast on 32s work purl and plail
 for 46 rows. increasing gradually unti
 there are 46 stitches on the needle |. To make up sew two ends of tn ; long piece together. then join tn
 sides. leaving the arrnholes, then sev up the sleeves and put them into tn
 armholes, Down the front, of bodic
 place five buttons. stitching them ol
 to piece of ribbon at the back. Max , huttonholes by stretching hole wit the finger. and buttonhole it round wit wool. zs8si5efs 9* Edging for ribbon at neck and waist . Crochet three chain, one treble; wor
 a simple edgfng all round the garment
 This garment Is useful for wearing un
 der blouses in. cold or chilly weather.
 hope the knitters will find thes 7s' ALICE K.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
MARRIED AND HAPPY CHEERS SOCIAL CORNER GENTLE g, , { ~. MEN.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Three cheers for ail the men in the Social Corner-Bcginning with our Dear Editor through whose Kindness we good times without number: and all the rest of the men, who I am glad to say. are too numerous to mention heresf Again I say three rheers..
 The last Social Corner man I met was. Uncle No. | He certainly proved himself, a Social Corner Sister. being well yersed in the good qualities. that Rural Delivery mentioned When read R. D's letter to Only-yOne. he said. In tho present. day youthful fyernacular: Gee. That Cup has 1t righti-ssEo Tdisrespect intended. R D.. but having been on of two boys in a school of I.i6o girls.srI- suppose he knows whereof he speaks
 Think of sthe wisdom of .Old Sol. the art-,.of Nat. tJe jollity of SL tho discreet spirit. of Jim. the dignity of Rural Delivery the good cheer of Papa's Boy. ard the coffee Only One can make. then agree with me that they are all prize men.
 have three prize men in my farni- ly and am sure that each Social Corner Sister win agree with me that they have priz1 men In their families Merry Andrew: You had better change your mind Perhaps you have by this lime. Otherwisel we shall feel that you are besf described by the small boy who got his English twisted when he said; ~she was -dlscourasec | in love- and hence your opinion But cheer upi We all love you. and fee assured that when you meet a prizs man you will think the men as nic, as the rest of us do.- N~
 Have had many pleasant visits iron mer, The last one at Apnty No. 1 wa, | a huge succcss-E 2 ! s-ss- Have had many pleanast visits iron my Social Corner friends this pas summer. Fr s--- -T.-s
 Have enjoyed the. best health fo
 ten years and consequently am abl
 to do. many ,things. Only One and
 have found and banned between tw'
 and three hundred wild plants: VI | have. named ifty .birdsls and -.- abou thirty bird notes- Now summer is owe and we have to @cIose up our dearl, loved home soon and exist some wher tin time to come back So with on more cheer for the Social Corne men I am cordially -.. I MARRIED AND HAPPY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
sALAD DRESSING.

Dear Social. Corner Sisters and Editor: I would like to join the so- ciRi Corner I have, read the letters from the sisters and brothers for some time and have found many helpful hints in them But this Is the first time l, have got up my nerve to write myself,
 am sending recipe for Salkd Dresaing. which l find vory good: also a table of weights and measures:-.'l' Salad ,Drsssins-One teaspoon mus tard. teaspoon sugar. I large table spoon cream or milk. I tablespoon four.sl eBg. cup vinegar. Stir to a cream then boll in a double. boiler.
 Tahts of 'Weishts and Measurss-
 One at. of flour equals 1 ID.
 Two cups of butter equals ID.
 One generous. pt- tliauid) equals
 Two cups sranulated sugar equals Ib ~ - -tyi Two heaping cups powdered sueas equals T To- 'lt
 one pt9 finely chopped meat packed solidly equals ID. f
 q; s-7f FLUFFY RUFFLEs.