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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
LUCY ACORN IS A, BIT sUPERsrI
 @. TIOUS.

, Dear Social Corner Sisters: Spring is coming slowly, but it is coming. Ready Thanks for card. was glad to meet you. Thank you and all the WiIlimantic Sisters for giving me such a gool time March 8. Cherisette: meant to have seen you again before I went home. We did have a good time. had nice call from Grace last week.
 J. B. T.: How are the broilers? You do write some good letters. I was pleased that you remembered my face and pen-Eiarne so well at the party.
 Young Mother: Thanks for card. How are the Riddles? [, Billie: I am a little bit superstitious. knew some things, and now you have put a lot of new ones in my head. I don't know how I can get around them all, like throwing salt over my left shoulder.
 Sarah Ann Tighe: You said I sur prised you. What is the surprise? ? Are you related to Nat? Give me clue!
 Tn cutting rhubarb in pieces don't use a knife, use shears: and for raj
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
GREETINGS FROM cALLA LILY

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It has been some time since wrote The Corner, but one thing and another side tracks us for time.
 I thank Interested Reader for the annual calendar. appreciate it and look forward to its coming on the New Year and again I thank you.
 Sisters: Can't we give Sister Hope a post card shower? Send the cards to No. 54 West Thames street, Norwich, Conn.,, and they will reach her an right; but please do not look for a return card as she is not well enough to answer; but the cards will carry a little sunshine and cheer to Hope"
 Ready: I wanted to call on you while in your city April 7th. but my stay was short. A telephone message
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
AN EASTER PARTY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I have carefully planned out An Easter Par ty" which I hope may interest some of you.
 Crepe paper cut in narrow strips and twisted will make a pretty room decoration and may have tiny eggs, chickens. or rabbits hanging from them
 The evening may be delightfully."- passed away by entertaining the guests with Easter music on the piano. phonograph or other musical instru- ments. Games may be played and the win ners awarded prizes. Suitable prizes are large Easter eggs (cardboard) fill- ed with chocolates.
 For a centerpiece, the table may have on 1t a little wagon loaded with eggs, drawn by a chicken, having a tiny rabbit for the teamster. This will look very pretty Ribbons of various bright colors should extend from the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
Fine Healthy Child.
 Convincing Evidence
Simple Inexpensive Re m c d } Checks Early Tendency
 to Constipation

About the first thing impressed on the young Mother is the necessity for regularity in her baby. which brings up the question of the most desirable laxative for children's use.
 Mrs. Jesse Richardson. PhIlpot. Ky, says she has used Dr. Caldwesl's Syrup Pepsin for the. past year and that there is no medicine in the world like it. She writes. My little son. William. Jr.. just loved it because it Is so pleasant to take. and everybody talks about his being such a fine healthy boy"
 Dr. caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a compound of simple laxative herbs. free from any opiate or narcotic drug. and is the standard remedy for con- stipation in thousands of homes | throughout the land Drug stores everywhere sell 1t for fifty cents a bottle. Get a bottle of this excellent remedy. and have 1t in the house. A trial bottle. free of charge. can be ob-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
sMoTHERED CHICKEN.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: You do not know how much I enoy The Corner. It is the first part look for in Saturdays Bulletin.
 I have not been able to attend any of the meetings as yet, but I hope 10 before long. I enjoy them all.
 Photographer: Be easy on me '.
 Billie's story was very good. I am afraid that I could not find enough of my husbands shirts to use for anything after they had visited the laundry three or four times.
 Where is the Brown Bee from Maine7
 am sending the way cook chicken after the birds get little old to fry.
 Smothered Chicken: Cut a chicken up as for frying; roll in salted flour: lay in a greased pan, sprinkled with pepper and cover with milk Cwater can be used), but we like milk better: and bake until tender. A young chicken will need 45 minutes; a year old one will need about one and one-hait hours. Just try 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
GREETINGS FROM READY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: have kept still about as long as I can and if one made use of the space I offered am now going to use it myself.
 I went to the gathering April 12 and if nothing had never tIeen said about former gatherings I might have been able to say something great about the April one; but, as it was, I enjoyed myself so much and was so pleased to meet with so many of the Sisters, and the hostesses served such a tempting and nourishing lunch, that for supper could only eat an orange.
 "The man of the house" noticed it and said: You are losing your appe- tite. You better get something for it"
 I replied: "I have had something for it-a Social Corner dinner"
 wish to thank the hostesses for my pleasant entertainment.
 Merry Andrew: You ought to have been there- Five gentlemen were present and they did not stare either Blue Bird: I was so glad to meet you.
 Juliet: I wonder if I have guessed you?
 Bo-Peep No. 2: I was so glad tc have that chat with you. Olga: I thank you-the feeling i. mutual.
 Bacheler Maid: I was so glad tc I meet you again. ] Candy Girl: Why do you not write | Bfddy: I missed you. | Aunt Mehitable: was so glad to SCI you.
 Papa's Boy: Call any time. l Lone Pine: only had time to say How do you do and goodbye" l.. T. H.: I was so glad to read letter from your pen. | Silver Sixpence: Here I am again l Ma: Your letters arc missed, | J. E. T.: I had some real beans.
 Theoda: I hope to meet you again 1 Betsy Bobbett: I was sorry to mis the call.
 With best Easter wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

you of Club No. 1. my hearty thanks for the remembrance in the shape of a lovely plant, a beautiful pink hyacinth 1t does cheer me wonderfully to gaze on the lovely blossoms. and to think
 of the dear, thoughtful sisters who sent it. I missed being with you. I know
 you had a lovely time. as we always do. This was the first gathering oI the club I have missed. but hope to meet with you next month. am feeling just fine today.
 Dorothy Perkins, No. q: will write soon and explain matters: also. to MarCueretta. How I did laugh al your cards. I. tno. am glad the snow has gone. I like the good old summer time. yet I do not dislike some snow;
 but think we had enough this last win ter to satisfy everyone.
 Welcome to The. Social Corned Wrinkle, I believe T know you. POLLYWINTERGRE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
KITTY LOU.
TESTED CAKE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here with I send you a few tested recipes:
 Mother Cake-Two cups sugar and one cup of butter beaten to a cream; add three eggs, beaten, two cups of milk and one quart of flour, sifted, with one teaspoon cream tartar, and a pinch of salt; flavor with lemon. is Corn Cake-One cup unbolted meal, one cup flour. one-fourth cup sugar two teaspoons baking powder, one- fourth teaspoon salt; mix together one we'll beaten egg and one cup sweet milk; add to first ingredients; last add four dessertspoons of melted but ter, stirring brisllly
 FARMERS DAUGHTER. s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

removes the stains and grease and softens fabrics. Silk and wool may be washed with this solution and require no scrubbing to come clean.
 A teaspoon of ammonia, a teaspoon of bay rum and one quart of warm wa ter makes an excellent cleaner for chil- dren's hafr,- leaving it fluffy.
 In the bathroom it is good for clean ing combs and brushes, for 1t cuts the oil from them without hurting the bristles or rubber. Nothing is nicer in the bath when one is tired or warm Hoping these few hints may helI some one, I will leave you.
 KEZIAH DOOLTTTLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
DOMESTIC HELPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: What nice weather we are having. Expect most of you are busy with your spring cleaning. ''
 Have you ever tried using ammonia fcr. cleaning looking glasses, windows, pictures, silver or for paint? A table spoonful in a quart of hot water is plenty.
 A light soapsuds with a few drops of ammonia added will make glass sparkle as nothing else will. As a time saver it is unequalled when doing these things. It is also nice for cleaning carpets, as 1t sets the color,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

lemon, or another fruit pie. candy. fruit and last of all an Easter cake should be cut. This cake may be plain but should be iced and decorated with candy eggs, rabbits, and. if possible, chickens.
 May all of you have a bright Easter party is the wish of
 EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
AN ENJOYABLE BOOK.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I was interested in the letter about books. BoolIlover: I was glad that you re- ceived one of the prizes. Your choice of books was fine
 I am reading "Recollections of Full Years" by Mrs. William H. Taft, wife of ex-President Taft. It Is very in- teresting. I think you would enjoy 1t.
 A list of 300 new spring books has been issued.
 The librarian selects many books ir this way for the public library.
 SISTER VIRGINIA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
A NEW SISTER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Will you admit a new Sister to The Corner.
 I have enjoyed reading The Social Corner letters so much: and have re- ceived many helpful Suggestions from the writers.
 How we'll I remember when a kid haTing to take Sulphur and Molasses every spring.
 I think many times If more people took such things they would feel bet ter and save many doctors bills.
 Wishing all Cornerites success and hope sometime to meet with them Good bye for this time ANNA NELL. Willimantfc
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

sins; in cutting a slice of ham or beef steak use the shears. Try it!
 A cocoa box cover is the incest thing to scrape a kettle and pans with; scrape the sink; wash off any board; kneading board or shelfs scrape with cover. Fine! Try it!
 LUCY ACORN.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

wagon to each plate and a card tied on each end with the guests name on. Each guest must pull, gently, his or her ribbon until they receive a tiny egg. which when opened, will contain a little Easter rhyme.
 The refreshments may consist of oval-shaped sandwiches, dainty little oval-shaped jellies. oval cookies. peach,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
INQUIRIES AND. ANSWERS.

LUCILLE-Seeds from Joseph Doe have been mailed to you.
 THEODA-Seeds from Joseph Doe have been forwarded to your address. Thanks for card.
 DOM PEDRO-Card for Joseph Doe received and forwarded. Thanks for pretty card. TROTTIE-Thanks for card.
 READY: Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 PHOTOGRAPHER: Please send in your full address; an Easter card awaits 1t.
 BLANCHE: Seeds from Joseph Doe were mailed to you.
 BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND: Seeds from Joseph Doe were mailed tc you.
 MEXICAN PRIMROSE: Seeds from Joseph Doe were mailed to you.
 KEzIAH DOOLLTTLE: Cards re- ceived and mailed as you directed Thanks for card
 DOROTHY PERKINS, No. 2: Thanks for card.
 JENNIE: Letter received and mailed to Dorothy Perkins, No. 2.
 LONESOME PINE: Card received Thanks.
 SATURDAY EVE: Thanks for pret ty card received.
 THE SISTERS must exercise pa tience and write short letters. We art extremely crowded for space.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
An Awful Handieap.

Colonel Roosevelt's persistent hos tility and Mfr. Bryan's open advocacy combined aren't sufficient to prevent President Wilson's triumphant re- election.-Anaconda Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
TWO NICE VEGETABLE DISHES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Good vegetable dishes are always oppor- tune:
 Stuffed Potato-Take the potato and use an apple corer; take the center out with your corer. Then take beet and use the apple corer to take out the center of beet. Then slip the beet in the potato. Slice in thick slices; fry in hot grease. Cold boiled potatoes and beets should be used for this. Potato with Carrots-Take a pota- to and mash it: season with salt, pep- per and butter. Take out the center of the carrot with an apple. corer, fill the center of the carrot with mashed potato: then put in oven for about 20 minutes in saucepan having little milk and butter.
 BTTTY ,OJJ
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

An English scientist has succeeded In obtaining seven gallons of fuel oil from a ton of seaweed-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
DON'T CRUSH THE SPIRIT WHEN IT PROMPTS TO GOOD DEEDS
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

 They should U1edne each week.. 0 of Address Bulletin Norwich
  the lasts each nonth
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22
THANKS FROM POLLY WINTER.
 GREEN.

My Dear Social Corner Sisters: It Is with great pleasure I am able to write
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-22

Norwich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
VOLUNTEER ORGANIsT'
 SUCCESSFULLY PLAYED
 AT THE LYRIC THEATRE

Cecil spooners popular company. with a. play that has stood the test Of time, 4aThe Volunteer Organ1st, and with a number of novelties in cluding a large choir of boys of this city, was warmly received by a large audience at the Lyric theatre last eve ming
 Miss Spooner plays the country girl. a type in which she is thoroughly at home. Her efforts in -sThe Volunteer Organist'' are sure to make a pleas ing remembrance for her many ad- nirers here (e
 Pen Trenton makes digni1ed will lage parson Clarence Fl. Doty, as the volunteer organist, has splendid role, the opportunities of which he has grasped- Frederick Clayton con- tributes to the general mirth by his enactment of Ebb Utter. the village constable
 s'The Volunteer Organist" promises to be one of the seasons best under takings for the Lyric players
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

ready. willing, able. Tn the begin ming. when it had been a hard strug- gle to make ends meet, she uncom- plainingly had done the scrubbing and washing, and then had sat up half the night aiding him in his law studies, nursing, babying and encour- aging him to good work in spite Of himself And, like most husbands who take all and give nothing. he IS ready to cast her off when his beg garly goal has been reached
 Chester Conkin and Shorty Hami1- ton will also be seen in "Bucking So- .cietv.'s two-act Triang1e-Keystone comedy. "Hearst-Vitagraph News" will also be shown
 Tomorrow: Robert Manten and Geuevieve Hamper in "A Wife's Sac Hihce," hve-act Fox feature Tel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
01insrels and Dance.

Many of the best known of the younger singers of the city will ap- uear either as so1oists or iii the chorus of the Irish Minstrels to be given at Eagles hall, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, under the auspices of Division No. l, A. o. H., prepara- tons for which are now completed. The entertainment which promises to be a hummer if rehearsals are any guarantee, will be followed by dancing with music by Bracken's orchestra and sO'Nein as the prompter. Those who attended the Irish, minstrels last De- cember were greatly surprised at the merit of the entertainment. and the one this week will surpass it in many particulars. Those old favorites, Toomey and Lynch, will be end men,
 with Misses Simpson and Lennon as lend ladies' and Attorney D. E. Bren- nan will be interlocutor. Jack Hughes, John Martin, George Rajotte will be among the solofsts, and there will be a, chorus of 40 voices. Among the young women who will participate are the Misses McNarpara, OtConnor, Sullivan, Lomb bard. Lennon, Simpson, Mahoney, Walsh. Fentons Skane, DaIy, O'Rourke, Kraft, Cummings, O'NeiII, Judge, Mcclure, Fitzgerald, Rock, Judge, Mahoney, Mccarthy and Reh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
WEST END

Tonight Mary Roland and Frank keenan will be seen in new Tri- angle feature "The Stepping Stone in five acts.
 The spectacle of Mary Beresford, the heroine of .sThe Stepping Stone the new TriangIe-Ince release starring Prank Keenan and Mary Bo1and,-aid- ing her unappreciative husband in his<upward climb to success. is going to strike 8 responsive note in the hearts Of many women and perhaps awaken consciences of some careless men,
 Ever since their marriage. Albert Beresford had depended on his wife, Mary. and always had he found her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
AmuSements
POLI'S

Charley Chaplin, who drags down $670,0OO a year for making people laugh. aearned a large share of that money. yesterday when his newest comedy, '.,The F'loorwalker,'' was pre- sented at Polls The production was a laugh from start to finish, and brought out lot of novlties in Chaplfnesque entertainment. Charley disports as the hoorwa1ker in a de- partment store and has all manner of fun. His gyfation on the moving staricase is a scream and shows how hard he has to work to draw down that $670. 900.
 Berlo's Diving Girls executed some daring dives in manner that brought them merited applause In addition to offering lot of novelties, this unusual act introduced some thing new in a comedy way that was a surprise to the house. It might be mentioned that a 65-years-old wo- man enters into the sNrprise-the announcement
 stSilver Threads is the title of a Eone-act comedy that was presented in a most pleasing fashion. The playlet lis built along a new theme and had a most able presentation
 Lillian Herlein, who can sing well, presented a new repertoire of songs and proved as entertaining ever, while Loci1ert and WaIdron, in songs and dances contributed one of those skits that are welcome in any variety program
 Evelyn Dolly, in a skating and dancing novelty, completed the pro gram in a very happy way.
 In addition to the Chaplin picture, another big film feature was the i've part photodrama, 'eThe City of Illu- sion.'' Starred in this big society drama are Mignon Anderson and Paula Shay, supported by a most ad- eduate cast The picture is very in teresting throughout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
FOSTER WILLIAMS AND E HIS DAD, TOMMY, SCORE
 IN NEW YORK SUCCESSES

Bridgeport friends of Foster Will Hams. son of Tommy Williams for merly of the Polf Players here. will be pleased to learn that he has been re-engaged for two years for an Inn portant role in "The House of Glass company Young MT Williams has been with the New York company, just closing, for some weeks. The production will go on the road next season
 Tommy-wi1liarns yesterday started his 37th week with -The-Traf Holiday" the Conan & Harris pro- duction which has been one of the seasons metropolitan successes. This companyza probably will play Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia next season and MT. Williams has been re-engaged for his part.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
EMPIRE

Sessue Hayakawa. the noted Jap enese actor who recently created such a -furor by his wonderful perform ance wfths Fannie Ward in sThe Cheat" will be seen at the Empire this4 evening as the star in the Jesse L. Iasi<y pFoduction Of f'AIien Souls, 8 thrilling photodrama written espe- cially for the Paramount Program by Hector TurnbuIl author of his previous success. Since his engage meat with the Lasky organization, Mr. HayakaWa has been seen only as a member of the company supp0rtinR q prominent star, as it was impossible to find a photodramatic production exactly suited to his requirements. Finally the famous dramatist, Hector Turnbun. was co4pmissfoned to write play especially for this artist. In Alien Souls" MT. -Hayakawa, is seen as wealthy dealer in Japanese curios, and madly in love with an America nized Japa1ese girl, played by Tsuru AokL How he saves her from the clutches Of the money-seekfng young sBociety man is shown in a play, grip ping in its Intensity. Hayakawa is surrounded by cast of unusual ex1 cellence including such prominent ar tists as Earle Fox Grace Benham Florence Smythe. Robert Grey lisa belle Malone and others.
 Tn conjunction with the IAskv Pararnount masterpiece, Alien Souls. ;, will be shown an all feature select Universal program of single and null tip1e part subjects that will. prove most enjoyable.
 Tomorrow's features will be "A Million a. Minute,' a five part Metro Play featuring Beverly Bayne and Francis Bushman: the latest Sydney Drew comedy and the second episode of the greatest of all film serials, ''The Adventures of Peg O. the Ring the nammouth Universal circus serial fea- turing those two ever popular stars of the screen. Francis Ford and Grace Cunard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
PLAZA

flow often have you found it neces- Hary to visit dentists office and have you not always approached the door with a. mingled feeling of timidity It's ten to one you have had the none too pleasant experience but if all den tai establishments were fitted up like that of Dr. Elaine's at the Plaza yes terday there would be little cause for apprehension Dr. Elaine's office, a most elaborate and unique one to be sure is the scene of MT Inquisitive, g the head11ner at the Plaza the first half and without question the mos- delightfu1 and hover musical comedi- etta seen at a local playhouse in months Earle Cavanaugh, the pop fular comedian, and a chorus of pretty young "doctorines'7 compose the cast
 4 singing and piano act that sur passes the best we have seen thus far at the Plaza was put over by King and Harvey One of the boys has a wonderful voice that he uses to ad- vantage while the other plays up the comedy end with telling effect It was unanimously voted a hit by yeSter- days crowds
 Leonard and Dempsey, man and swdnan who have made good here be- fore in years gone by, had little dfff1- cu1ty.s in winning favor with their novel taIkfest entitled "At the Club. g while Lynch and Teller, two exceed 1ng1y clever Jugg1ers who keep up some pleasing chatter and put their stunts over in artistic fashion also had their hats in the ring
 Bessie Barriscale4had a splendid op- pprtunfty for the dAplay Of her emo tiona1 powers in Not My Sister, a fve-part Triangle play in. which she was Featured with William Desmond The story of the play is rather out of the ordinary and hinges on the ques- tion, Should a woman sacrifice the love and respect of her husband by barring a dark chapter in her life, to save the honor of her younger sister?'' It sfs1 we'll produced and intensely in- teresting throughout
 Mack Swain, the Ambrose" of the movies, is starred in a Imaginable and thrilling Keystone two part comedy entitled "A Bitter PilI.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

printed in it. This neglect is more noteworthy when it is borne in mind that the printing presses of Ephrata, the center of the early Pennsylvania DutchA issued several works, mostly, it is true, in the literary high German dialect, some of which are among the most valuable Americana. Further reference to the subject may be gain ed by consulting Haldemann's Penn sylvania Dutch.' Learned's "Pennsyl- vania German Dialect" Sachse's Ger man Sectarians of Provincial Pennsyl- vania" and Seidensticker's First Century of Printing In America"