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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Genteel gambling under the name of bridge or whist is not exerting an uplifting in- huence- If we would SOW more seeds of kindness and show less petty 5eal- ousies, how much annoyance we could save those who have many trials to contend with we know not of
 We may attend the missionary meetings add our mite to the col:ec- tion. be helpful with our needle and SOW more malice with a viperish tongue in one short hour. than a whole town can undo in an age.
 Keeping the tares from our own garden and practicing the golden rule would give visitors attending our meetings less occasion to think as some in the past have: "Oh, the rarity of Christian charity, oh, charity how much hypocrisy is practiced in thy name"
 A woman may sing in the church choir on Sunday and profess much interest in keeping up the church and underneath her cloak of piety exert an evil influence toward those she wants to injure.
 A man may place large contribu- tions in the box and be cordially re- ceived in the church society, yet may be small in business dealings, medz dlesome and ignoble towards his neighbors.
 Do such people merit our respect?
 ANNALIST.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
ErrA sARsER's HEN REPORT.

I guess the Sister who says prom ised to report my success or failure is rfght,-so here goes.
 I began March 1. 1916. and did well for a few weeks Then I set some hens and they matched as well as I could expect, considering I had no good place to set them and no place for chickens. June 1st took a board CT and what he did not know about iens was not worth knowing. He did the bossing-I did the work and paid the bills. He made my better half think women don't know about hens,' and when he left in August I did not feel like reporting. Time has cooled my temper a trif1e.
 I began again Jan. 1. 1917, with 19 hens and a rooster and in January got 69 eggs. My grain cost s3.10 and sold eggs for $1.3e. Loss $1.71. I used B eggs
 February I got s5 eggs. Feed cost s2.75; sold 1 1-2 dozens for 50 cents. Loss $2.15.
 In March I got POT eggs; feed cost $2.SO; sold z dozens for $2.29; loss 51 cents
 The first three months I sold II 1-e dozen of eggs for S4.2S; the feed cost $S.65 and I have used 223 eggs that cost me S4.37. If I had bought those eggs they would have cost me at least s6.40.
 My rooster is dead and I have set no hens. But I have reported my luck.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
BOOKS WORTH READING,

Dear Social Corner F'riends:- have enjoyed the different ideas on card playing. An exchange of views is good for us so long as our words con- tain no sting.
 As child I was passionately fond cf games and entered into them with all my soul. I still remember how big sister Polly made a martyr of herself occasionally in order to grat- fly me when no willing playmate was at hand; but, I also remember that 1 never enjoyed a game with her for always had to remind her when 1t was her turn.
 To the Sisters who love good read Ing and have access to library, I would suggest Daddy Long Legs" and Dear Enemy" by Jean Webster. We Discover New England" and We Discover the Old Dominion by Louise Closer Hale; and for those who are Interested in the earlier history of the equal suffrage movement in this country Eighty Years and More" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an ardent worker for that cause.
 l wish to express my thanks for the dahlia seeds received from Joseph Doe.
 EVELINE BURR.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
DESIRABLE SAUCES,

Dear Cornerites:- will find these desirable sauces:
 Foany Sauce-Whites of eggs, l cup sugar, 1 cup scalded milk, juice of 1 lemon Beat the whites of the eggs until foamy but not stiff ad the sugar, then the hot milk and lemon juice. Serve hot.
 Raspberry Sauce-One cup sugar, 1-s cup water. 2 tablespoons preserved raspberries. Boil the sugar and water to a syrup about three minutes and add the raspberries.
 Vanilla Sauce-One-half cup sugar, level teaspoons cornstarch, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla, tablespoon butter. Mix the sugar and cornstarch .hor- oughly in a saucepan; stir in the boiling water; add the butter and boil and stir until the mixture is trans parent. Last of all add the vanilla.
 Cocoa Sauce-Two level tablespoons flour. leve; tablespoons cocoa, ta- blespoons sugar. 1 cup boiling water, I teaspoon vanilla. Mix the dry i'm gredients in a saucepan; add boiling water and cook until the mixture thickens. Just before serving add the vanilla.
 Best wishes to all.
 EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
DOM PEDRO AND HER PETS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Once | had an English goldfnch, which was the most intelligent bird ] ever saw. If could do oyer twenty tricks.
 had quite a few of our native birds, but had to have them under the protection Of all ornithologist ag the law prohibited keeping our native song birds fin captivity. But I was trying to cross them with some of the imported birds.
 I only had one variety of pet stock, the Peruvian Cavey, q specie of Guinea pig. Some of them with hair IS inches IonR and it could be done up in curl papers. The white ones had red eyes. They are not more than half the size of q rabbit and ara native of Peru, South America. They have a very low order of intelligence, but make lovely pets for children, for they are perfectly harmless and do not mind being handled. If had room I should like to tel you about the tricks of the goldhnch and parrots.
 Best wishes for the cornerites.
 DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

BLUE BABY thanks L. A. S. and Kitty Lou for Easter cards.
 RIDDY-Card received and mailed.
 READY-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 HOSTESS send in your ad- 7ress. A card awaits it.
 KITTY LOU-Card to Eugenia has been forwarded.
 L. A. S.-Card to Foxy has been forwarded.
 SATURDAY EvE-Thanks for Eas- Ger card.
 JOHAN, the Editor learns, is a pa Eient in the Dr. Mason hospital in Willimantic. A shower of postals would be pleasing to her. Cards ad- dressed to Johan, Dr. Mason's hospi- :al, WiHimantic, Conn, will be sure to reach her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
AUNT MARYS GLASSES ALL
 RIGHT.

Dear Social Corner Editor:- am regular reader of The Social Corner news and enjoy it. I think The Madam will have to try again.
 She may be all right as far as she goes, but she does not go very far. Her best three out of five may be all where the regular plan for Friday night was whist party until twelve o'clock followed up by another Sat urday night until one and sometimes two o'clock. Sunday was spent not in church or doing Gods service, but in bed getting rested to begin another week in seeking after pleasure The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: A stamp without mucilage may be quick y attached to an envelope by rubbing 1t on the mucilage of the envelope when it is moistened and you are seal ing it. Rub the back of the stamp on .he ends farthest from the point of the envelope flap and you will find both envelope and stamp will stick we'll
 The use of small pans on a range, to move them about, or to hold them still while stirring. with a holder is awkward, but an ordinary clothespin is just right to hold them with.
 Put Pockets in hem of the little girls school dress. Little girls need pockets to carry their tiny handkerchief in SO In the deep hem leave a space unstitch- ed, fasten the sides securely, and tuck tiny handkerchief safely within.
 To fasten labels on jars, paste them inside; you will like it much better.
 If your confectionery sugar becomes iumpy, put two tablespoons of corn starch to two pounds of sugar; this will prevent the sugar from being lumpy and also keep it fine.
 ETHEI<YN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
A CHAT ABOUT ECONOMY.

MT. Editor: In these days of high prices we all desire to be directed in the walks of economy, and I thought the Sisters might be interested in a recent lesson of mine.
 What are onions selling for a pound ?" asked the woman of the house of me recently.
 did not know the exact market price, but replied "25 cents a quart" forgetting that the Bermuda's had been selling for 15 cents a pound or about 30 cents a quart.
 Well, onions promote health" said she, and doctors calls cost $1.50. for some time to come"
 This seems to be logical economy, for as onions keep off the doctor at s1.5O a visit. it would be economy to buy them If they should cost dollar quart.
 Everybody doesn't figure in just this way: but who shall say it is not in the interest of economy
 OLD SOL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
THOUGHTS FROM HULDY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner sis- ters: I was very glad 10 see that T some of the old writers had rallied Co the defense of The Corner, with its old time methods and traditions. k- was afraid 1t would go under. with such a fire of criticism.
 I have made many dear friends at the socia1s, and by choicest recipes . and home helps have been taken from The Corner page. Vino mentioned special work at ouE socirIs? Please do not do SO again, Sister for cannot work and talk. too, and have to talk. as you all know.
 If the man who 70 kindly fitted up the Social Corner wood box, will come to our Social Corner dinner. we VII be ready to serve him with the best there is on the table.
 send in a bTescription for an ez- cellent
 Spring Tonic; One ounce of valerian, skull caf., cohosh, gentian, mountain cranberry and licorice sticks. simmer with two quarts of water for three hours. strain and add one pint or nnoIasses and one pint of wine.
 HULDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
LEMON CREAM PIE.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Following are recipes you will enjoy:
 Peach Dumplinss-Puth half a canned peach in custard cups. after first dip ping the cup in cold water. Fill each cup with hot cereal, sweetened and favored with vanilla Let cups stand until dumplings are cold, then turn the contents out on dessert plates. This makes a dainty white mould with a peach on top. The sauce for this des- sert is made by heating the juice from the canned peaches and thickening it with cornstarch, adding sugar if neces- sary. Put a dab of whipped cream on each mould just before serving.
 Lemon Cream Pie-Put two cups of milk and three-fourths of a cup of water into a double boiler; all two slightly heaping tablespoons of corn starch previously dissolved in the wa ter; the yolks of three beaten eggs, the grated rind and juice of one lemon, a pinch of salt and sWeeten to taste; cook until thick; use the whites of the eggs for the meringue. Bake the pie crust first. then when filling is cooked put it into the crust. Put the meringue on top and brown slightly in the oven.
 STARLIGHT NO. ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
KEEPING THE WORLD CLEAN
 AND PURE.

Dear Editor: am an interested reader of 5 "The Corner" letters. and have enjoyed the many splendid things
 wonder if you win let me step in- side the charmed l"Corner long enough to pat Aunt Mary on the back for her most timely advice on the sub ject of Card playing"
 issue from "Tie Madame does not give us the fihal word on this sub
 We all admit the church is the greatest evangeIizifg agency in the world. It has also directly or indi- rectly given iia the first word ial edu- cation in every state in the Union. The American trade experts go every where in foreign lands. but they find the footprints of the missionary. sent by the churches, wherever they go 1t is the gracious influence that is the salt of the earth preserving this old world of ours.
 Card playing is the direct enemy of the church. True. some churches in- duIge in this evil to quite an extent, but when once they have taken on this superfluity, they have ceased to be dispensers of Spiritual food. and are at the tail end of the great procession.
 What a mighty force. would be add ed to the cause of righteousness. If the card playing fraternity would cast away this idle thing. and give this ex- truth and right.
 Let us as American women do some thing that is wirth while. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder against anything that will rob us of our birthright. A clear mind and pure heart. The folks Madam" who do not play cards are keeping society clean and pure-
 I congratulate Aunt Mary upon her excellent words of advice. BLUE NOSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
AN INCENTIVE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: We ap- preciate The Farmers Talk to Farm CTS" found in The Bulletin. It is as- tonishing how many women read these talks-women who have an inherent love for farming in it's verious details but who never have had an opportuni- ty to gain practical knowledge of the varied methods of farming told so in- ferestingiy that mothers and daughters have learned how to help along this line of work and how to advise their sons and brothers who are to take course in agricultural colleges.
 Add to these the Dictagraph, View points. and tell me if you find an equal " valuable list in any other daily paper that comes into your home
 view of all this array of talent of such value to the communities far and wide for us to endeavor to make the Social
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
NICE VEN1SON.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I wish improved faster. I am trying to overcome my disabilities.
 Remember Me: I was past your house and Oiga's Jan. 27th. It was 13 below zero when we left for home and the wind blew so 1t seemed as if 1t would blow the auto over some times. did not see you out, and so did not ''holler" club member.
 Aunt Hester: have not heard from you in long time; hope you are all well.
 Crimson Rambler: I am glad you visited Aunt Abby; she Is such a dear soul. like to read your letters, for they are like being there and seeing for yourself. shall not forget the lovely time at Aunt Abby's and Doc tors picnic.
 Doctor: Perhaps you could prescribe tor me and help me.
 Aunt Jerusha: What a nice time to have the Social Corner at your house and treat them to some of that nice venison. You have so many of them you must know all the nice ways to cook them.
 Best wishes to all Social Corner Sis ters.
 L. T. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
STILL SITTING ON THE wooDeox

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I feel I am quite a stranger, it has been such long time since I wrote. I hardly know what is going on, as I have not been able to get a paper; but today I was lucky enough to get one. I think the social part of The Corner is great and when that part is cut out the greatest part of The Corner is gone. I have sent many messages to the members and have received many in return. I believe in the old saying: Better let well enough alone"
 Betsy Bobbet: You are right. The woodbox is the real thing. I have never made statement in The Corner cannot back up; and when there Is no room for the woodbox there is no room for me. Two have been here and sat upon the woodbox inside of a week.
 Didn't Dare: You know who is who all right. Speak to me and give me your pen name.
 J. E. T.: A welcome awaits you.
 Aunt Mehitable: I will answer soon. Married and Happy: I miss you so much at our gatherings.
 With best wishes for all.
 SESTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
"FRUTT-A-TTvEs" Broughf Tho JoTcf
 HeaIkh Alter Two Yoars' SufforiBg

S5 St. Rose St., Montreal. April 4th.
 "For over two years was sick and miserable. I suffered from eoHstaHt HSadaeEeS, and had PaIbitatioH ef He Hea,z so badly that feared would die. There seemed to be @ lump in my stomach ard the Constipation was dreadful. suffered from Pain fS IS Dack and KTdHeI Dfsease.
 Twas treated by physician for a years and half and he did me no good at all. [ I tried '' 'Fruit-a-tives as a last resort After using three boxes, was lgreafkv imb107ed and twelve boxes made me well. Now can work all day and thera are no Headaches, no PalPitation, no Heart Trouble, no Constipation, no Pain or Kidney Trouble and LJseL Hks GHeO 6Sing-and it was ''Fruit-a-tives'' that gave me back my health".
 MADAM ARTHUR LAPLANTE.
 5oc. box, for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. 1t all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit s-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
KEEP YOUR PROMISES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters; Keep your promises and don't make any you can't honor.
 We should be careful about making promises, especially 10 children. remember when ] was a child my father told me could go with he and my brother to n certain place WitH them. Before I was ready t1ey went, and when ! found they were gone my heart was nearly broken.
 Whatever you do honor your word, for the person who breaks prOmiges, even in little thiDGs, is sIVe t0 break them in more impOr. ant ones. To all busineRs transactiony thc keeping of promIses should bs looked after with Sare.
 It ls good plan when maFing ape pointmeDts to JOt them down in memorandum book. 90 that no uin- takes can be made,
 The person whose promise or word can be relied upon iB dependable .in any btBiness or in any community. DO not make promises you cannot nII
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
THE MOVIES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: do not think 1t is a bad habit to at- tend the moving picture shows. I real iZe much is to be learned from and en- joyed in them. I suppose we learn good or evil as our tastes trend.
 Not one picture in all 1 see wholly pleases me. I sometimes think I am hard to suit. Not one has ever con- taminated me. Society functions fur nish the loudest and most popular pie lures. When society has reformed I expect these pictures will be free from bare backs and exposed bosoms. Some people think the pictures are scan daIous, but the real shameful thing is the society which likes to exhibit it. self
 The beautiful scenery and the pret- ty creatures. wild and domestic, all contribute to my pleasure and I have learned much from them and expect 10 learn and enjoy much more.
 SARAH ANN TpCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
A FINE RECIPE FOR CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I have taken much interest in The Social Corner, and thought I would like to become a member.
 Eugenia: Would like to have you call when you finish papering.
 Amy: Called on you the other aft ernoon but did not find you in. Guess better call in the morning next time.
 Listener: Tried your recipe for lemon pie and had fine tuck A fine recipe for cake should like the Sisters to try:
 Boiled cake-One cup sugar, 1 cup raislns, l cup water and 1-2 cup shortening. Boil above and cool; then add l 1-2 cup four. 1 teaspoon soda l teaspoon cinnamon and 1-2 teaspoon clove. ABBY ANN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
GOOD PUpDINes.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- These are good buildings:
 Batter Puddins-One quart milk, { eggs, ounces flour, a little soda and salt. Mix the flour very carefully with a little milk so it will not be lumpy. Bake twenty minutes. Serve immediately.
 Prune Pudding-Wash one pound prunes, soak over night in water enough to cover them; cook In the same water until very soft: take out the stones and rub through the CO., lander, heat again, and when very thick add half a box of gelatin first soaked in a little water, a small tea cup of sugar; take from the stove, ad the well beaten whites of from four to five eggs; serve cold with cream.
 Good luck to all who try these re- cipes.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
HoW To eRoW IN eRAcE.

Dear Cornerites: The way to grow In grace is to become dead to thc habit we have of harboring evil thoughts and judging others
 Just wipe out retaliation and sus- picion and senseIess opinions of oth- CTS, cease to think of people as pre- iHdiced and narrow and unapprecia- tive, and of yourself as more intelli- gent or superior to others and just see the good in all and decline to malse~ contrasts and reach conclusions. which are mostly false, unjust to oth-- CTS and injurious to ourselves.
 If we give due attention to our own shortcomings we shall not have time to sit as judges upon the shortcOm- ings of others.
 If we reform ourselves we shall disg. = .t-.--..-t-t .te-.. afT 'S v" r4T~0tfT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
BIRDS OF PASSAGE.

Dear Social Corner F'riends:-The watchers of the birds on their way to their summer nesting places report an unusual number this spring. There were never more song sparrows. rob- ins and blue birds, birds and upland plovers.
 Among the first birds to return north are the cedar birds or English robins, as they are called in some other parts of New England. which are due the middle of February.
 It is time now for the warblers and hy-catchers, and the indigo huntIn to arrive: and we know che golden
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
HOW TO BROWN PiE-cRusr.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. How do you like this snow? It is showing to beat the cars here. I wonder how if is in North Dakota?
 Would have sent Diana a card hut didn't know just how. If the Sisters get sewing machine oil on clothes while sewing. or any other way, try rubbing on lard an hour or two be- fore washing and see how nice it will come out.
 This is a way to make your pie crust nice and brown:
 Just before you put it in the oven pour water over it, just enough to wet it all over. This is just as good as milk.
 Kumseme: have tried your gingerbread. It is fine I imagine you are some cook. Am I right
 Best wishes to all.
 DIDN'T DARE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

Dear Sisters to Keziah Doolittle's inquiry, I believe in the old saying, Spare the rod and spoil the child.
 A minister and family spent a sum- rner with friends whose back yard adjoined mine. They believed in rul- ing by love, not fear. The mother would say, Don't do that, dear. 1t isn't nice.'' Those children were the terror of the street as we'll as the laughing stock of the neighbors.
 Give me the good old fashioned methods of fifty years ago.
 HAPPY GO LUCKY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
SHORT LETTERS.

Dear Social Corner Folks:-I have read the different opinions of writers in regard to making the Social Cor ner page better. I for one always en- joyed the letters and think short let ters may make room for more writers The very short letters remind me of the story of the Irishman who was told by his boss to make his reports as short as possible so one day, when his train got off the track he sent the following message: "Cm again. on again, gone again, Finnegi1-"
 Don't spoil a nice letter oe story by making it too short.
 ANNETTE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
A TEaaIsLE WINTER.

North Dakota under date Of ApiTi 9th writes:--
 We have had a terrible winter with more snow. bilzzardk and moro days of intense cold than any one remembers Lately. we have had warm days and the snow was near.y gone, but today it fs cold. and tho snow is failing, to the depth Of four or five inches. It makes it seem very lonely.
 We do not have many birds here there are so few trees. The meadow ;arlSs arrived last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

starting of this was quiet game at home.
 I have been a card player and know what I am talking about. It has started more boys and girls on to uin than one would think if all they know about cards is simply quiet game at home.
 Aunt Mary, your glasses are all right. You just keep them clean and you will find enough pure things in this old world that one can do with out getting carried away with the foolish things which only give mo- mentary pleasure.
 HITRST
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

trasting color. It is best then to give the whole coat of varnish such as Is used on real 1inoleums.
 If the work is done according to di- rections, you will have something of which you have no reason to be ashamed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
LOOKING FOR THE GOOD OLD
 SUMMER TIME.

Dear Social Corner F'riends:-Think we are all looking forward to the good old summer time. when we can meet and greet our corner friends at the takes and lawns and enjoy the birds, sunshine. flowers and all of the beau tiful things which nature has provided for our use and benefit.
 ALFARETTA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

robin arrives when the apple trees are~ in bloom, followed by the humminE biTds. The swallows are the last to arrive and the first to leave. ,
 Make a list of birds and the date of a arrival and you will be surprised bye their punctuality.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
The Soul lets go without some visitatons and holy-days of diviner presence.-Emerson.
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

goodh ful of of each week. or
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