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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
ENJOYING THE FINE FALL WEA.
 THEIR.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: What a lovely fall we are hav- ing. Too nice to stay indoors, so am still gadding about; but now it is mostly among The Cornerites. One day of fast week, Mary France invited Trottie. Maine Lover, Theoda and Huldy of the Social Corner and a special friend, to dine with her, and in the afternoon to meet the members of the Hilltop Club.
 We joyfully accepted, and after do- ing justice to bountiful dinner we helped clear away the wreck to make ready for the next party.
 We were very pleasantly entertain ed with readings and discussions on both ancient and modern fancy work, and then a fine collection of all kinds of handiwork was displayed.
 After a nice lunch had been served, we dispersed to our homes. very well satisfied with our day of pleasure. Many thanks to our excellent host ess for my share.
 I send a recipe for
 Apple Marmalade: Take 10 apples, quartered, one lemon sliced, and two cups sugar and a little water. Sim. mer till thick.
 HULDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
THE MEAN STREAK IN US ALL.

Dear Social Cornerites: = Since Nature has provided us all with a streak of fat and lean. Billy may be Justified in suspecting that we are all somewhat good and somewhat mean. We have been taught that the old Adsm'' is in us all, and yet Adam didn't beat Eve or kill Abel.
 Moses and David, and Noah and Judus and Peter and St. Paul ail had streaks Of meanness in them accord ing to the biblical record: and most of the kings from the days of Herod to the days of the Kaiser.
 In Pope's time he ranked Bacon as the brightest. wisest and meanest man of his age. The meanest man has all ways been chased with those who would steal coppers from dead mems eyes. or cheat their grandmothers, of which Billie finds an equivalent in the father who will cheat his own in fants. anf, ...5 e-
 If we fbeHeve in the spreading quality and urge of original sin" we shall have to concede 70 Billie that he may be right, but he has no right to expect a full individual confession from US.
 or n CnI
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
RURAL DELIvERYs DREAM.

Dear Social Corner Writers: I dreamed I loft this world of trials and tribu1ations for better place. The journey we not made in a palace car or by aut.,nobile, but on foot and alone. The road was narrow and very uneven with many sharp stones to block the way.
 At first I thought would return, but something told me to keep on. came to high iron gate where a man on either side was standing, who told me no man could enter through the gate
 They asked me if I belonged to any order. I told them I was Social Corner member and then they said I could pass through.
 I found the road much smoother and better travelling. I could see no one in sight, but the same feeling came over mo to keep on. When I came to another gate which looked like sil- yer there were two men on either side who said no man could pass On being told I was a member of Club No. ? of the Social Corner. they said I could enter.
 After I passed through the gate the road was beautiful. border of yellow flowers on either side lowing their heads to welcome me.
 After walking quite a distance I came to 3, huge gate of gold. Four men stool on either side with their guns, and demanded me to halt as no
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
FEATHER DECORATIONS,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1.-Two years ago l was much pleased to re- ceive some black and white whisper ing duck feathers.
 The ends of the small ones curl up similar to rose petals.
 The white ones areA fine for making rose buds and roses !1riin around the ends to shape like petals and cut off the lower fluffy part Fold a piece of muslin smaller than a penny and sew the petals upon it, using two stitches for each one.
 Roses require larger foundations. Some of the fluff will finish the cen ter. Stems can be used from old arti- ficial flowers. String beads on fine galvanized wire for fancy stems.
 When buds and roses become soiled brush them with dry starch, or dip them in half cup of gasoline a min ute. This is used out doors.
 They can be dyed any color to suit ones taste. I have found that adding a little mucilage to water paints the colors will spread evenly.
 With a small brush, dots, stripes and tinted ends can be done to deco rate them. These colors can be wash ed off and other tints used.
 Quilts are easily finished by pulling off the sides and can oe used for stems also. Save the feathers from moulting parrots or any small birds; dOVeS are nlcei TOT rOSetteS made in solid colors or mixed. Nearly every one has discarded feather breasts or bands that can be utilized for trim ming dolls or children's hats, and hats for grown ups, too.
 Substitute feathers in place of rib bon decorations.
 Many pretty and original designs can be made for holiday gifts, which, if purchased would be quite expen- siVe
 Now is the best season to collect feathers. Besides, ducks I have some white turkeys, geese, hens and pearl guineas. Shall try to secure other varieties.
 Trusting all will enjoy a pleasant (high- -priced) Thanksgiving. BLANM%HE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
UTILIZING WORN BLANKETS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: When old blankets have become unevenly worn they may still be made to rem der much usefulness; neither need they be used with unsightly patches. Keep them until there are several on hand and from the best parts of sev- eralr a very acceptable blanket may be made. Have as few seams as possi- ble. Quite often there need be but one or two. In piecing lap the edges half an inch or a little more and haste securely in the center. Then turn in each edge and fell 1t securely in place, making a neat, secure seam. This pieced blanket makes a. warm bed cover which looks better than badly patched blanket and may be colored if desired.
 From the smaller pieces make an- other blanket by sewing the lapped seam on the machine, leaving the edges raw. Any sized pieces may be utilized. When complete use this blanket as a filling for a comfortable. If extra warmth Is desired two such blankets may be used. Such a com- fortable is quickly tied and the wool filling makes it very warm. It Is a serviceable covering when the bedding needs frequent washing. since it is as good after washing as before, which cannot be said of a batting filled, tied quilt.
 PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
Everyone Should
 Drink Hot Water .. in the Morning Wash away all the stomach, liver, and bowel poisons before
 breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day out, to feel clean inside; 10 sour bile to coat your tongue and sicken your breath or dull your head; no consti- patton, bilious attacks, sick headache colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom- ach, you must batfe on the inside like you bathe outside. This is vastly more important, because the skin the blood while the bowel pores do, says a well known physician.
 To keep these poisons and toxins we'll flushed from the stomach, liver kidneys and bowels, drink before breakfast each day, a glass of hot water with teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in it. This will cleanse, purify and freshen the entire alimen- tary tract, before putting more food into the stomach.
 Get a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from your pharmacist. It is inexpensive and almost tasteless, except a sourish twinge which is not unpleasant. Drink phosphated hot water every morning to rid your sys- tenn of these vile poisons and toxins: also to prevent their formation.
 To feel like young folks feel: like you felt before your blood, nerves and muscles became saturated with an accumulation of body poisons, begin this treatment and above tall. keen 1t up! As soap and hot water act on the skin, cleansing, sweetening and puri- lying, so limestone phosphate and hot water before breakfast, act on the stomach, liver. kidneys and iJoweIs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11

had. You all seem to enjoy your selves very much, and must be quite well acquainted by now.
 I. have spent a busy summer: Have ins:i and four of the number have passed away.
 sAH seems as though time passes very fast as each year goes by.
 Our summer. was cold and the sea- son late; but we have had a. beautiful fall. Our rains have just started, and soon we will be thinking of Christmas The Social Corner garden was not credit to us this season. The sea- son was late and I confess I did not do my part as ought.
 The seedling- dahlias were very pret- ty, the first blossom coming out the 18th of Judy. There were many col ors. but only few double ones.
 I was out to visit Sister Wildwood last week and found her as busy as a bee:s and tho man of the house was
 Etta Barber: I am going to make some sweet apple sauce from your recipe. It's a case of high cost of living with us all; but Washington has banner apple crop and apples can be served in many ways.
 T have tried several Social Corner recipes and found them O. K. should like to mention each. but will not take up the space.
 Theoda and Joan: will answer your nice letter soon.
 Remember Me: I mailed you a pos tai. Did you receive it?
 Now let us hear from Balsam Fir Sweet Lavender. Pink Rose, Ro-Peep R. D.. and others.
 Aunty No. 1 and Papa's Boy: I am waiting to hear from you. I will try and call again soon, and send some good recipes . .,ave tested
 Thanking Joseph Doe for the dahlia seeds, I will shake hands with one and all.
 Your Western Sister, POTLATCH. Seattle, Nov. 2. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
INQUIRIES FROM CRIMSON RAM.
 BIER.

Dear Sisters of .he Social Corner:- AS l have a few moments to share after very long silence, thought l would just pen a few lines to The Corner.
 Golden Glow: I too, think Club No. 2 ought to get busy. I am wonder ing if our club is loosing interest in The Corner.
 Annette and Mayfayre: Why So still and silent? Certainly it is too soon yet to move into winter quarters
 Sunshine No. 2: Was very glad to meet you and Scottie that day, also, met several other Sisters.
 Pansy: Have looked and waited very long to hear of that whist party, but it seems to be in vain.
 Aunt Abby: Much pleased to hear that Uncle" Abby reached home safe ly after his trip abroad. Hope he had pleasant trip. thought he was looking good the day I saw him; was very sorry I could not find you, as looked everywhere that I thought you might be.
 Gala Lily: Was glad to see you able to be out. Did Papa tell you what he said to me?
 Merry Farmer;s How's 'taters this
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
GREETINGS FROM lLoIsE.

Dear Cornerites:--I wish to thank the Sisters who so kindly remembered me on my birthday. It was a pleas urc l can assure you.
 Barbara Lee: How are you? Has your pen been resting as well as mine?
 Biddy: Expect your heart and hands are full, with the Sunshine work; your suggestions seemed grand to me.
 Little Spinster: Come again with a message from your restful work.
 Jennie: l very much enjoy your chats
 Peggy Anne: Congratulations Best wishes to you and the wee, wee Peggy.
 Romelia: Hope you enjoy your Social Corner plant.
 Will pass along this
 Apple Cake Recipe-Sift together 1 142 cups of flour. IA teaspoon of salt 1 level teaspoon of soda, ? level tettspoons of cream of tartar. Rub in 2 tablespoons of lard or butter, mix to "a soft dough with milk or water. Roll out and place in long baking pan. Pare, core and slice apples suf- ficient to cover top of dough; sprin- kle with sugar and nutmeg. Beat l egg with 2 tablespoons of sugar. add mixture over apples. Bake in mod crate oven.
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seasone Did you have very good crop?
 Balsam Bud: Have not seen any recipes from you lately What is the matter? Are you patronizing the bake shop? Certainly you can't be fasting 5 all snoM 5n,s tsn1s. RaSs. p,a von .ttsna meet ing last Sunday. Think you must look very swell with your new cos tune?
 Joan: Your card at hand; thanks for your kind invitation; will accept some time soon.
 Forget You certainly have me guessing. Where did you see me? I don't know you. You cer- tainly will receive very cordial well come if you will only come to see me. You are welcome any time.
 Dottie: How about the hall? Is our club to have it or not7 If So some arrangements should be made for the same pretty soon, don't you think?
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
A CHAT FROM OLGA.

Dear Social Corner Editor and | Sisters:-Thought must write a few lines after a long silence. I have enjoyed reading all the let ters and recipes and have prof1ted by them.
 Dear Aunty No,5 F.. What a good i time I did have at your camp. You are always so hospitable and give one such a good time. Then at your pie nic how I did enjoy myself, meeting | taking of so many good things al dinner. Then came the delicious ice cream for which thanks to The Bull | letin; and the inspection of the beau 1 tiful grounds near your home. All made day that will never be forgot ! ten.
 Lucinda: Hope you and the others | got home safe and sound. Aunt Hester: Was so glad to see you and your welcoming smile at Aunty No. Is.
 Theoda: Did you know me when or waved f6e to troey You as gOu were waiting
 Ready: Has the wood box been put in place. yet? Hope to see you when we begin to meet in W again. Have missed you this summer. Selinda: Did you have a good time in g. and did the horse do well. I think of you ans Dew Drop often, and
  gatherings.
 Aunt Abbie: Hope you are feeling better and will soon be able to attend the parties given by the Sisters Was glad to read of the safe return of your dear one.
 Peggy Anne: Congratulations and may you get along nicely. Am glad you did not move to the Old Bay state.
 Papas Boy: Heard Lonesome Pine and Grandma H. had such d nice visit at vour home, wish I could have been with them.
 Merry Widow: Am so glad you did not lose your slipper. Was you try ing 10 initiate Cinderella? Don't do it. Shoe leather IS high, just now
 Hannah Who: Are you rela ted to Dorothy Perkins No. ?. Sometimes I think yol are one aud the same
 Aunt lerusha How are you? I have so missed seeing you. I pre- sume you have been busy caning and pro serving, you could not write. Have you made any more of that delicious corned meat, like that you gave us up at the Lake?
 l wonde. how many of the Sisters when roasting chickens or turkeys, do as l do? Before placing the birds in the roasters I cut off both wings and legs, and. place them in the pan You will thus ind how tender and brown they will roast; not a bit of meat will be wasted.
 Will bid you good night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
A THANKSGIVING PARTY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. As lhanksgiving is approaching thought ,deas for a. party at that time would be appropriate.
 Novel invitations can be made by decorating cards with turkeys. corn stalks. pumpkins. or any of the oth- CT symbols associated with the day; and the house may be prettily decorat- ed with, cornstalks, pine bouehs. pumpkins, and other woodsy things ob- tainable. Have a huge bunch Of cornstalks with the husks turned back to show the yellow ears of corn: on each side of the dining room door Place the flower pots in hoSowed out pumpkins; the yellow ribbon on Lunches of red corn, and for a fruit dish for the library table use a hol- lowed out pumpkin. Paint pumpkin pies on paper about inches in diameter, tie them with yellow ribbon and fasten to the ba ok Of each chair; two sneets of white paper upon which such questions are written as: Why, when, and where was the first Thanksgiving day cele- tion. and so on"
 When the guests arrive give each of them pad and a encil and award prize to the one who answers the most questions correctly.
 Fill huge pumpkin with papers and ]Aio 1oA ICil lS 11IuSL pay TO deserve It, and have each guest draw one Write on papers:
 l. To become rich and prosperous dance a jig.
 2. To attain fame, sing your loud est song.
 Next pass around slips of paper and give the guests 10 minutes to see which one can make the most words out of the word "Thanksgiving." and the one having the most words wins a prize.
 Of course. the evening would not be success without roasting chest nuts, popping corn and so forth.
 For refreshments serve ham and chicken sandwiches, pumpkin, squash and mince pie, walnut cake, dough- nuts, cider and apples.
 Am sure party would be a success if some 6 these hints were carried out.
 [ 0RIEr,rNA
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
THE ORBIT OF LIFE.
MADGE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The
 question for discussion proposed by
 Billie, Doesn't everybody have a streak of meanness in them?" is rath- highest theological concept we all have to have it if the spherical char aeter of man is as presented
 Man1 has to makes the round of life
 ,p get complete experience. This Is
 illustrated py the life of Dayid-ple- conspiratoI murderer, penitent, poet and "a man after Gods own heart"
 Man has his orbit like the sun, and must move in it. He thinks he. is
 plunging forward when he is only
 making his rounds; but he is the
 thoroughness with which he fills his
 sphere.
 He must cover the different phases of life to learn life: he must have ex- perience to attain judgment; if he knows not of sin how can he know the joys of repentance: if he has not as- sociated with sinners what can he know of temptation and how has he gained the spiritual strength which is the fruit of overcoming it?
 These are intellectual views Billie
 maintained by able opponents I can
 not say that I fully endorse them. We
 really know so little about life thai we have to guard against the genius who can make it take form like droI of water; but the spherical idea oi character being true, you can see that 1 the streak of meanness has to be there to form a dark background for tht | glow of righteousness.
 You have asked a question we al would rather dodge than to answer but from this intellectual draft of oul necessities you must see we are com pelled to admit your premises ever though we write no confession-de cline to particularize concerning it. Yours for truth,
 SARAH ANN TIGHE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
GREETINGS FRoM BETTY.

Dear Editor of the Social corner:- want to thank Aunt Mehitable for the recipe for creamed salmon. l have tried it and like it very much.
 Aunt Mehitable: want especially to thank you for your promptness in replying to my request.
 c. E. S.: Thanks for recipe and in formation. Your pie recipe is very much like mine, 50 if Dewdrop doesn't send in her recipe shau probably use 1t before long.
 X r. E.: Why don't you write Were you at the picnic at Aunty's?
 Valentine: Yes, we are all quite we'll now, though we have had a rather strenuous summer Shall you attend any of the Willimantic meet ings this fall:
 Dewdrop: Don't you think it is time you wrote another letter for The Corner? And please. when you write won't you send in the recipe for that delicious chicken pie which you brought to the Social Corner meeting last spring?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
TESTED RECIPES FOR PUDDINes

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I am sending in some pudding recipes which I promised to Sister.
 When fruit is plentiful puddings ap- pear often as dessert on well supplied tables, and at all seasons buildings, when well made and not too rich, af- ford wholesome and favorite variety to the daily bill of fare
 The same recipes can frequently be used by substituting some other fruit, or changing the flavor. There are tricks in all trades; and a clever cook can manage to make changes to suit herself, without impairing the result.
 Indian Tapioca Pudding To two ta- blespoon each of cocoanut and tapioca, one-haf cup molasses, one-fourth cup of sugar, butter size of an egg, little salt and one quart of scalding hot milk. Bake two hours in slow oven. Serve with cream.
 Apple Pudding: To one cup cream add one beaten egg, two teaspoons of baking powder, and a little salt sifted with four enough to make thick bat ter. Stir in about one-half dozen large apples chopped fine. Bake in mod crate oven. Sour cream and soda may be used if preferred. Serve with sauce
 Baked Apple Roll: Make a dough of one quart of four one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of baking powder, two tablespoons of butter and sne pint of milk. Roll out about one-Quarter inch thick and spread with chopped apples. Roll up and pinch the ends together to prevent the juice from running out. Pl ace in a baking pan with one half cup of butter. two cups of sugar, three cups of water. Bake one and a half hours. This will make its own sauce
 Indian Fruit Pudding: Put one heaping cup of Indian meal in a mix ing bowl, stir III one cup of molasses and a pinch of salt. Scala three pints of milk and pour it boiling hot over the meal stirring it to smooth paste Butter a deep pudding dish, cover the bottom with chopped prunes, pour the batter over them and just before plac- ing the pudding in the oven pour care fully over the top one cup of cold sweet milk, but do not stir it in. Bake four hours and serve with sauce
 The following is an old fashioned recipe maybe many of you have tried
 Apple Cornmeal Pudding: Boil one cup of cornmeal in salted water un- til it thickens. Pare and slice sour apples, mix with the thickened meal and steam in a covered dish four hours. This is fine to serve with roast pork and is said to prevent the harm full effects upon the stomach, usually attributed to roast pork.
 Boiled Rice Puddinss: Wash and drain two cups of rice and cook, with plenty Of water in a double boiler. When well done add three well beaten eggs, one cup sugar, one cup milk. a little salt and grated nutmeg. Stir
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11

man was allowed to pass through without an examination. After being told I was a full-f1edged Social Corrr member, and seeing the little yellow bow pinned next to my heart. they said you may pass on. As I entered through the gate the sight that met my gaze was more beautiful than pen can describe. The streets were paved with gold, and there was singing and merry-1naking on every side, for there fly with the Editor seated in a chair of solid gold; and he said Laugh and be merry for this is in the home of the Social Corner family"
 How surprised I was to see so many writers of The Corner. Quite a number I had met before. but a great many I had never seen. They all were happy and seemed to enjoy the place as well as myself. On my right could see Aunt Abby with her table full of every thing good to eat. Crimson Rambler was flying around seeing that every plate was well filled. Some of the young writers were playing games and some were eating the delicious ice cream The Bulletin company had so kindly furnished.
 F From a crowd of pretty girls one called to me, saying: .Hello! You! We're glad to see youi"
 I. was Si who said: T am here, too! I tried to pay my way through the gates with peanuts, but 1t was no go. I had to put on my little yellow bow before they would let me make the trip. Say! Isn't this a fine place? Wish l could stay here all the time"
 Just then Mandy gave those girls one look and said: 'Tn see about thatl"
 The crowd was so great 1t was hard to get a chance bo see many. ! should have been glad to meet some one who could give me the Social Corner grip. and 1t was just as was about to meet a number of The Corner Sisters and tell them what a beautiful place 1t was that a whistle blew, and to my surprise 1t was a mill whistle calling the help to worki
 It was all a dream. Yes, disap- Nointing dreaml
 RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

GREAT GRANDMA: Letter receiv- ed and forwarded to Ethelyn. sPAULA: Card received and mailed to Aunt Hester.
 tSATURDAY EVE-Letter received and mailed to Ethlyn.
 EL1ZABETH-Card and letter re- ceiyed and forwarded to their destina ton.
 }HORTENSE: The record is correst and the matter will be attended to ir due season.
 PRIMROSE: Letter received and sent to Ethlyn.
 ETHLYN: Letter received and mailed to Saturday Eve