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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
FEW TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Here are a few tested recipes:
 Snow Pyramids: Beat the whites of six eggs to a stiff froth. Add one cup of currant or any other jelly and whip together again. Fill the required num- Der of saucers half full of cream, and drop in the center of each one a little pyramid of the whipped jelly and eggs. Whipped cream may be used instead of liquid cream in the saucers.
 An Excellent Dessert: One can or twelve large peaches, two coffee cups of sugar one pint of water. and the whites of three eggs; break the peach together; freeze the whole into form; beat the eggs to a froth.
 Tropical Snow: Ten sweet oranges, one cocoanut, pared and grated, one cup powdered sugar. six bananas. Peel and slice the oranges. Put a layer in a glass bowl, then stew with sugar. Next put a layer of grated coacoanut slice the bananas thin, and cover the cocoanut with them. When the dish has been filled in this order, heap with cocoanut. Eat soon or the oranges will tougher.
 Moonshine: Beat the whites of six eggs in a broad plate to very stiff froth; then add. gradually six table spoons of powdered sugar, beaten for not less than thirty minutes and then beat 1t, after being cut in tiny pieces; one-half cup of preserved peaches. pineapple, or you can use a spoon of Jelly. In serving pour all on a plat ter and serve with whipped cream favored.
 Almond Cream Filling: The whites of two eggs. beaten stiff. with two cups of XXX sugar. one teaspoon ex- tract vanilla. one pint blanched all monds. chopped fine.
 
 Fruit Filling: One cup stoned
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way for making good the waste or drain.
 Our gardens first plants were like those you see at the beach-coarse grasses capable of pricking one's feet in summer and standing dry and loose in the winter winds. making circles or semi circles in the sand as the wind whirled them on their centers. And this little garden of ours has gone through all the changes of soil and plant life necessary to bring it to its present condition of fertility and weeds.
 Our garden has been field of strife and struggle from the beginning Life is all competitive whatever its form. Light and shadow rule the garden and the character of the soil determines what plants shall take root therein. Plants grow in societies, and plants repugnant to each other cannot grow together-they have ways of over shadowing and killing plants they can have changed in character many times since our garden began as sand and by the action the sun, fire and water has been changed to surface of loam.
 And speaking of weeds, perhaps you do not realize that it is not so very long ago that. there were no strawber- ries but wild strawberries, that the potato was useless bulbous plant, that the tomato like the pokeweed was a curiosity because of the color and shape of it's fruit, and the parsnip a rank and worthless weed growing in wet land near the salt water. The garden is always being worked -is really never idle. When the forces of nature make it impossible for man to work therein, they are adding en- riching salts to the soil
 JOSEPH DOE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
TO USE LEFTOVER MEATS.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: I will send in a few ways of serving leftover meats:
 Corned Beef may be chopped and used for filling for sandwiches or used for hash.
 Potted or Roast Beef-Cut in small pieces, put in spider and let fry a lit tie; then add the leftover gravy, or if you don't happen to have any, add little water, and thicken with flour; pepper and salt to taste.
 Meat and Potato Pie-Chop any kind of cold meat, season it highly and moisten with gravy. stock or butter and hot water; put it in a dish and cover with mashed potato; brush over with cream or beaten egg and bake about half an hour. Unless the meat is very tender it is best to cook it again in water to cover
 Olive: Where are you? Haven't seen anything from your pen for a few weeks.
 FRANCES.
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INQUIRIES FROM O. H. o.

Dear Social Cornerites: Will some of the Social Corner Sisters give a good recipe for mustard? Also a recipe for chocolate frosting?
 Do the Sisters ever make dry yeast |? My grandmother used to make dry yeast cakes, size about that of the palm of hand and as thick as magic yeast. These yeast cakes made fine bread. think she might have used hop yeast and some Indian meal.
 Biddy: Do you have a telephone in my division? If you do, call me up.
 Beccy: Was my Grandmother U- living when you visited A T. in U-?
 Rainbow-Did you come to our house with a party from Willimantic who came to see father when he had a store?
 this lovely morning.
 O H O
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WASHINGTON A LOVER OF HOME.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: No man knew better the blessedness of home than Washington. No man ever did more for the service of his home and country. When the peace of the Amer ican homes was threatened 1t was he who took command of the American forces and secured for us the liberty and peaceful homes we now enjoy. Having served his people in war and in the presidential chair. he hoped to return and serve home as he had his country.
 Washington is quoted at one time as saying that the greatest force, the most influential power, the dearest and best spot on earth is the place we call home.
 Man rarely ever accomplishes great things without the sympathetic infiu- ence of home. After a life of battles. hardships, struggles and toll, after he had secured liberty for the establish ment of peaceful homes for his coun- trymen. he resigned his noble mission into the hands of others to improve the victories he had won, that he might spend the remainder of his pilgrimage here on earth within the sweet and peaceful atmosphere of his home-to love 1t and to improve it.
 But a sudden illness of two days ended Washington's life and banished the dreams of a better home here.
 What Washington accomplished for the homes of his country will ever live to do honor to the name of this great lover of home. ~
 Date Cake-One cup of sugar, one- half cup of butter, one-half cup ot milk, two eggs, white and yolks beaten separately, one and three-fourths cups of flour, one-half pound of dates stoned and chopped and one teaspoon baking powder. Frost if you choose. Best wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
A GOOD THING FOR COUNTRY
 FOLKS.

Dear Social Cornerites:-The Social Corner this week is the finest ever week ending Feb. D.
 Daisy of Canterbury: Your twelve dinner menus were fine. Just right for any one living at a distance from stores or markets. I think you ought to get one of the prizes at least I hope so. I sometimes make a pork stew with dumplings; my folks think it very nice. Sometimes I make a top crust and place 1t in the oven-very nice.
 Have you ever tried onions roasted in the oven: when tender open at root end, serve with drawn butter, sea- soned with pepper and salt. Does not upset the stomach as fried onions are apt to.
 I did not see anything from Peggy Anne or Aunt Jerusha, hope they haven't been taken with the grip. It seems to be all the style now.
 Goodbye, from a we'll wisher to all.
 NANCY FTNNEGAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
FRANK HAS BEEN CALLED HOME

Editor Social Corner and Sisters:- Though I have proved a poor corre- spondent, your recent reference to Prank prompts me to send you news of her, since she will never do 1t again herself.
 Probably so few of you knew her identity that you wouldn't have rec ognized the passing on of Frank even. though you might have read a notice of it. It occurred several weeks ago, in October as nearly as can re- member.
 loss, she had long desired release from her unusually hard suffering.
 I made her a short visit last sum- mer, having learned she was a mem Der and took her some flowers. She was cheered by the sight of my yel-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
TAKING CARE OF A CAT.

Editor of the Social Corner:@Have you ever noticed your cat sometimes shake her head and act as if she were in pain. Also scratching and digging the ear outside and in. Look closely and you will see what is often called dirt, but is in reality canker in the ear. This black substance placed un- der a magnifying glass shows mill lions of parasites which live on poor pussy, eating deeper and deeper till they reach the vital part and your cat dies. Make a strong solution of borax water, tie a soft cloth on a sharp pointed stick, and swab the ear care fully. The next day you will see an improvement, and finally the ear will be clean and pink and your cat re- Geved from pain.
 When your cat is not feeling well stir a spoonful of sulphur into warm milk and int will soon be itself again
 A spoonful Of oil given every other week will relieve puss of the ball of fur accumulated from making her fre- quent toilets.
 A powdery substance through the fur of a cat and constant stretching indicates that she has many fleas. The best way to get rid of them is to saturate the cat with. olive oil. the fleaS will come to the surface and can be caught and put into hot water. Leave the oil on a few days, and the cat will be happy if not a thing of beauty.
 Another way is to fill the cats coat full of borax repeatedly, and comb. It is bad thing to wash a cat often.
 Here is a nice dry cat bath: a pint of hot water in a basin, fill it with bran until the bran is just barely damp and warm. Then rub it into the fur all over. let it dry a little. Let the cat play while it is drying, then brush out dirt, bran and loose hairs all together and the fur will look fine.
 LUCY ACORN. |. Norwich. rat
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
OLD AND NOVEL RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Look- ing over an old cook book today l came across the following recipes which are novel, and no doubt palat- able.
 Sidney Smiths Winter Salad. Two large potatoes passed through
 kitchen sieve Unwonted softness to the salad give Of mordant mustard add a single Distrust the condiment which bites too
 soon, But deem it not, though of herbs, a
 fault
 To add double quantity of salt; Three times the spoon with oil of
 Lucca crown. And once with vinegar procured from
 town,
 True flavor needs it, and your poet
 begs
 The pounded yellow of two well boiled
 eggs, Let onion atoms turk within the bowl And half suspected, animate the whole, And lastly on the favored compound
 toss
 A magic teaspoon of anchovy sauce. Then, though green turelt fail, though
 Venison's tough, Though ham and turkey are not
 boiled enough, Serenely full, the epicure shall say Fate cannot harm me, I have dined
 today.
 Clam Soup. First catch your clams-along the
 ebbing tide
 Of saline coves you'll find the precious wedges
 With backs up, lurking in the sandy bottom
 Pull in your iron rake. and 10! you've Take thirty large ones. put a basin under,
 And cleave with knife, their stony jaws asunder, Add water (three quarts) to the na- tive liquor Bring to a boil (and by the way, the quicker
 It boils the better, if you do it cutely) Now add the clans, chopped up and minced minutely. Allow a longer boil of just three min uteS,
 And while it bubbles, quickly stir within its
 Tumultous depths where still the mol 1usks mutter. Four tablespoons of flour and four of butter,
 A pint of milk, some pepper to your And clans need salting, although born of ocean,
 Remove from fire eff much boiled they You'n find that India rubber isn't tougher)
 After 'tis off, add three fresh eggs, well beaten,
 Stir once more and it's ready to be eaten,
 Fruit of the wave! O dainty and de- licious,
 Food for the gods! Ambrosia for Api- ciuS,
 Worthy to thrill the soul of sea-born Venus, Or titllate the palate of Silenus This recipe was written by W. A Croffut, editor of American Queen, New York, about 1881 or 2. To Relieve Asthma-Wet plotting paper in salt-petre, dry it, and burn a piece three inches square on a plate in sleeping room. and it will afford quick relief. This remedy was used many years ago by an old friend of my mothers, with excellent results. Do you know that an infusion made of caTaway seeds, taken a spoonful at a time, will relieve stomach sickness This is an English remedy, told to me by one who came from England. Best wishes to all. MAINE LOVER. Feb & 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
THE GARDEN.
No, 2.

Editor of the Social Corner: Our garden was a laboratory before man had conceived the idea of establishing such a place of schooling and investi- gation for himself. It's workmen are the microbes and the plants which i'm prove the soil-the microbes reducing to powder decaying matter turned into the earth, and the plants which absorb from the air more nitrogenous salts than they use for their sustenance, which reinforce rather than exhaust the soil-the clover and the pea fami- lies put more nitrogen into the soil than they take out. All plants and birds and beasts contribute to earth's fertility. Nature has prepared the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

MAINE LOVER: Card received and forwarded to Sweet Sixteen.
 DOROTHY PERKINS, No. 2: Please send in your address. as souvenir card awaits you.
 MARGUERITTA: A card to your address prompts us to call for it.
 THANKS for cake sent the Editor by Social Corner Club No. 1, through the courtesy of Joan. Crowned with its Social Corner colors, 1t proved that a thing of beauty is a joy forever
 SALLY MUGGINS-Card received and forwarded to Aunt Samantha
 ETTA BARBER-Cards received and mailed to the writers indicated.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

On Wednesday, Feb. 9th, at the monthly meeting of the Social Corner Club No. 1, about fifty were present.
 The hostesses were Dorothy Perkins, Hufdy and Mary France (Florodora was unable to be present), who looked well to the comfort of their guests.
 After all had partaken of the de- licious lunch prepared by the Sisters, @ programme consisting of music, read ings and recitations was rendered; also letters from Trottie, Diana and Grim son Rambler were read.
 A most delightful time was enjoyed by all present. Several of the Sisters were heard to remark: Its the best meeting yeti" This Is also the senti- ment of
 .. MAINE LOVER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
sIoo-REwARD-s1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least hne dreaded disease that science has that is catarrh. Catarrh, being greatly Influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment t Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internaily and acts through the blood on the nu- cous surfaces of the system, thereby ease ease. giving the pajtient strength t u by building up the constitution and as- sisting nature in doing its work. The curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for r 5 case that 1t falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
ALWAYS READS THE LETTERS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters:-It has been a long time since I have written to The Corner. I have been very busy and did not seem to have the time to spare; but have all ways taken time to read the Social Corner letters and have missed many of the old writers.
 Sarah Ann Tige: I was very much interested in your letters. Why don't you write again?
 Lucy Acorn: Do not mind what you left in W. Consider it a deed of charity, and be thankful that you were able to get away with anything at all.
 J. E. T.: Have you any more paper hats? Blanche: I will tell you in my next how I raise chicks in cold weather. Have seven little fluffy ones now.
 SILVER
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

der she saw you the day you were on your way to Aunt Abby's party; but you know it is a true saying that murder will out There was one awful big laugh recently over some news that was discussed at private dinner party. Did you say once that she and you were schoolmates?
 CRIMSON HAMMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
THANKS FROM ETTA BARBER

Editor Social Corner:| received a pretty calendar about New Years from some one and did not know who to thank until I read the thanks ex- tended to Interesting Reader from others so suppose mine came from the same kind friend.
 I have also received cards from Tidy Addly. Lucy Acorn, Primrose and Keziah Doohttle and thank them all very much. I will try to return them when we get over the grip. Just now that takes all my time.
 ETTA BARBER
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
RLANcHE's SPONGE CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-My let ter will be short, sweet and happy. Laura: You made mistake. It was a snow bath 1 gave the rugs. The new snow reminds me of feathers and is fine for such work.
 If it had been the fashion to have art squares when the carpet-bugs were doing so much damage years ago: how much hard work would have been avoided Sponge Cake-Beat we'll together two eggs, fresh ones are best, and one cup of sugar. one cup flour, one tea spoon baking powder, one-half cup hot extract to taste. Stir briskty and bake in quick oven.
 We can enjoy The Corner page more than usual. coming on the 12th of Feb ruary.
 BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
THANKS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Greetings to all. I was glad to see so many of the Social Corner Sis ters at our social on Feb. 9th, and in behalf of the hostesses I wish to thank all who assisted in entertaining. There is a small package and a handkerchief with a coin tied in one corner awaiting owners at the w. c. T. U. rooms.
 HULDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
Many Children Have Worms.

. Worms are a common childhood ali- ment They make children irritable, nervous and restless, besides robbing the body and mind of proper nourish- ment Watch your child. Examine the stools and at first signs of worms give your child a treatment of Kicka- poo Worm Killer. They kill the worms, act is laxative and sxpel the worms and poisonous waste. Tone the system and help restore your child's health and happy disposition. Only
 6c at your druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
GREETINGS FROM AIRY,

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: May I join your circle? I have read the letters for some time. Keturah: The red carnation has a blossom bravely standing on the top of it's slender pedestal.
 Ready: Come and sit on my wood box. It is made to seat two with ab- solute comfort.
 Biddy: Hope this snow storm didn't inconvenience you to the extent of forcing you to stay indoors.
 ATRV
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

low ,necktie and sirdle, which was about all she could see. as she was nearly blind,
 think she said I was the only member of The Corner she had ever seen. The Corner gave her much pleasure and companionship.
 Rural Delivery: Why not take David and start out one of these days to see your friends? I'd like much to see you once more.
 Dom Pedro: 1 hope you're feeling better. I hope to make you a call be- for spring,
 BROWNIE. Frank was a worthy and perse- vering soul, and deserving of atten- tion. Had we known her condition the members would have paid her the little attentions which are so pleasing The Social Corner Editor.l
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
SOME APPETIzING SUPPER DISH.
 ES,-

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It has been my privilege to be for a time member of several households. During my sojourn in each of these I have en- joyed especially the good supper dishes set before me. Several of the rules for making I have asked for. They have never failed to turn out. well and l pass them on to you. The first is called,
 "Schoolma'ams' ,FiIlup": Any kind of cold meat or fish cut into small
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

raisins. one-haIf pound blanched al- monds, one-half pound figs. one-half pound citron. All chopped fine; add enough frosting to make soft paste. Best wishes to all MOUNTAIN LAUREL
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pepper to taste; then add one well beaten egg, two stalks celery, cut as fine as possible with silver knife; mix all thoroughly and serve at once. Best wishes
 M7EXTCAN PRTA1ROSE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
THINK WELL OF OTHERS AND THINK WELL
 FOR YOURSELF
EVERY WoMAN's OPPORTUNITY


  feachv on of Address Bulletin ofGe Norwich Conn to madeth lasts Saturday n
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good. Wish you would write every week.
 Best wishes to all.
 DOROTHY PERKINS NO. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
DOROTHY PERKINS NO. 2 CHATS

Feb. 3, 1916.
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FEBRUARY MEETING CLUB NO. i.

HULDY.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-01
DEBATING SOCIETY OF
G. ". U. HOLDS BANQUET
Columbian Members Gather for An.
nual Spread at Dewey Hotel.
Three Honor Guests.

Good natured satire prevailed at the
annual banquet Of the Columbian Debat-
ing Society of George Washington Uni
versity last night at the Dewey Hotel,
at which Dean Fraser, and Prof. E. o.
Schneider, tr., and ]. L. Parks, OF the
Law school, were the guests of honor.
The art Of debating came in for fair
share Of comment in the serious talks Of
the evening, Dean Fraser characterizing
It as one Of the most important and bene-
fetal, mentally, Of any of the college
activities.
Talks were given by the following Of
icers Of the society: o. Thaxter Smith,
president; L E. PendeIl. vice president:
B. NJ. Stoyal, secretary; Max Rhoade,
publicity chairman; G. V. weikert treas
urer; and P. G. B. Morehouse, critic
Among those present were: G. V.
Weikert, E. D. willy. and B. VI. StoyaII,
composing the debating team: D. H Can
non, 1. E Penden, B. NJ. StovaIl, H. o.
Johnston, R D. Murphy. D. A. West
H L Brown, Oscar Johennssen, H W.
Cornell, z. D. Willy. Max Rhoade, Mr..
Hadman. Bert Van Moss, F. E. Taylor,
o. T. Smith, H. G. Manning, G. H Hall,
G. 7. Buchanan, jr., H. S. Miller, NJ NJ.
Marcus, J. S. Gambs, P. B. Morehouse,
Harold Robinson. E. F. Haycraft, NJ. H.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-01
LECTURES ON RELATION
OF ENGINEER TO ARMY
Maj. James A. Woodruff, U. S. A..
Tells Local Society Scientific Men
Necessary In Case Of War.

Members Of the Washington Society OF
Engineers listened 10 an interesting illus
trsted lecture last night at the Cosmos
Club by Mai James A Woodruff. u s
A. on The Relation OF the Civil En-
gineer 10 Military Affairs"
The speaker showed pictures OF the en-
gineering corps at work constructing
roads. bridges and telegraph and tele-
phone lines. explaining each picture. In
teresunE views OF the work Of that
branch OF the army service in the Phil
ippiue Islands we're among those pre-
scented
In speaking Of the corps and the army.
Mai. Woodruff stated that n the stand
ing army OF the United States should be
recruited up 10 10000 men il would ne
cessitatc. on pr0poruonate basis. l2Or0
o GERS and Is mo enlisted men in the
Engineers Corps or this number 500
would br required - non-oommissioned
officers
The present standing OF the corps. ne
stated. was ~ officers and 1900 men.
He added that IT. the number was recruit
ed 10 fun war strength the National
Guard would have To supply large por-
tion Of the required number.
There were several hundred present.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-01
SALVATION ARMY ISSUES PLEA.
Department Asks for Old
Papers and Magazines.

The Salvation Army Industrial Home
makes an appeal to every housewife
in the city to save her old papers,
furniture, clothing. rags.
shoes, iron, etc, to aid in the relief
work of the organization.
In making the appeal the army is
sues a statement to the effect that
last year it supplied 1894 lodgings,
44,317 meals, and paid s6.16S.5S in
wages to the unemployed who applied
for aid. This was done with money
derived from the sale of the above
mentioned articles.
Adjt. w. H. Heift, of the industrial
department. warns the public against
imposters who make collections In the
name of the Salvation Army and ex-
plains that all authorized representa-
tives wear a cap with a blue badge
reading The Salvation Army Indus
trial Department" The wagons are
similarly marked.