Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-05
GREETINGS FROM AUNT NE
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Dear CorneriteS: Although I have
not written for some time. I've always
found time to sit in The Corner and
read the letters and. III amigantion
look into the friendly, cheerful faces
of the writers.
I want to thank all who so kindly
sent me cards at Christmas. They
have been much appreciated and en-
joyed.
The calendar from Interested Reader
also is giving me great pleasure It
is so pretty and of very convenient
size. Possibly this exceedingly tardy
acknowledgment may be better than
none at all.
During the holidays there was sick
ness in the family and since that time
I have been trying to pick up a num-
Der of dropped stitches
Several recent letters have contain
ed very nice messages for me. I par
ticularly remember that Theoda and
Tidy Addly urged me to attend the
January picnic at our happy hunting
grounds on Valley street. and that
Tidy Addly, bless her dear heart, sent
a special message to your Uncle FOL
vale. I herewith return thanks for
these invitations, and so would your
Uncle Zolvale only that, at present,
he is an absent member Of the fam
lily. Owing to circumstances that were
beyond my control, 1 was unable to
attend the January picnic but am hop
ing to be at the next one.
Polly Peppermint: Yes, L still am in
w. and with every indication Of being
a fixture for the present at least. So
sorry you could not catch me that
day. We all have missed you from
our gatherings. Do try to come in
February.
Eta Barber, my dear, I, too, have
missed you from The Corner and won
der at my negligence in not speaking
Of 1t. But it seems to me that you are
mistaken in thinking that no one in
quired for you. I remember quite dis
tinctly, at least one letter that con-
tanned inquiries for you. Will you not
heap Goals Of fire. on our heads by
writing often? Your letters always
contain helpful suggestions.
My sentiments in regard to giving
are much the same as these expressed
by Aunty No. 1 and another sister. II
is such a pleasure to give and often
hard to accept gifts when we feel that
we cannot return them in the same
kind and measure. But let US remem-
Der that always the spirit in which II
is given out values the gift. And since
we so enjoy giving should we not be
willing to allow others that pleasure
1t seems to me that many people
make the mistake Of trying to remem-
Der too many people at Christmas A
woman who, because Of this remark
SeoHlS one OF the WlSSSC OF my &C
quaintances, said:
II never make presents at Christmas
time. I cannot crowd 1t all into the
last two or three weeks before Christ
mas. I give through the year, when
ever I feel like it."
I think she meant she did not give
at Christmas time outside her imme-
date family. 1 do not want to make
my list quite so short, but do aim tc
remember only relatives and intimate
friends. The shorter ones list the
less danger Of getting into that
Christmas rush."
Others are remembered on Easter
on birthdays or at any time when the
spirit moves" me, or I chance tt
! know of a wish or need which 1t i:
in my power to crafty or supply. L
| is great fun to give or receive at un.
expected times.
Jennie: Your motto is fine and a,
appropriate to any other part of the
house as it is to the pantry The
following motto found in some bool
often has helped me:
What gets crowded out day By
day is the test of our lives"
! When time and energy seem mad,