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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
BILLIE COMES. AGAIN IN GOOD
 FORM.

Dear Social Cornerites:-In the be- ginning let me thank lnLeresIeo Reader for the calendar. Lilies or the valley and maiden hair fern brins pleasant recollections to my memory.
 Kitty Lou: You got the right idea of my inquiry about the mean streaks
 Sarah Ann Tfghe and Old Sol; had no thought of a confession from one else Whenever I hear the re- mark that a person speaks so much of herself, give her credit, Tor lt la certain she will not speak i'll or her- self; and in the meantime some one else is getting a rest. Not only that it isn't policy to confess our own short comings. There are too many waiting for the opportunity. Speak ing of those Bible characters-Jacoh must have looked like a zebra.
 Have the Sisters and Brothers or The Corner ever experienced any em- barassirg moments? s
 Let me relate one of many: I hadn't seen this young man for sometimei spoke to him, asked for his wife and baby He informed me that they were not living together. His wife had wanted to have her mother live with them, she being an only child He remarked:
 T would never have that. and she went to her mother"
 thought that over after I left him, and the tone in which he said it. I thought of that "thawt' for daya and days and formed my opinion of him.
 Sometime afterwards saw him again and I am safe in saying that had not changed that opinion by what followed. said to him: How do you do, Mir. Savage" That was far from his name. The word savage has only two letters that are in his name the g. and the e. l was really em- baraesed for the moment, but I pre- tended that I did not hear myself say it. There was no use trying to plaster 1t, and that was the opinion l had formed.
 I was relating this to a man not long ago and asked for an experience and he said: He was acting as bearer at funeral of a friend. standing near the edge of the grave. Just as tho clergyman was. reading, Dust to dust and ashes to ashes" the earth gave way and he slid right down on the casket. The service had to be stop ped until he was pulled out of the
 Habits are great things: A lady was telling me that in going to hotels and restaurants it had been her cus- tom to wipe the silver with the nap kin before using On one occasion she was out. to a dinner party and by the time she was seated at table she began putting her yhostess, silver In order. Fortunately she was observed only by one lEan who sat opposite and was SO great she could not enjoy the repast Let us hear from others. for I know there are many experiences.
 Vada Wilcox; You ar2 a story writer of the first order.
 A cordial greeting and welcome to North Dakota. I really do think that wind would give me nervous indiges- ton. This place is bad enough. Also a welcome to Miss Billie. This Corr ner is just like an omnibus, always room for one more.
 BILLIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
GREETINGS FROM DOM PEDRO.

A New Years Greeting to all The Social Corner Friends: Well, here I ain again. after lapse of several weeks of being a shut-in. Glad to be with YOU all once more in spirit. if not in body.
 I live in hopes 10 be able to meet with the club at Valley street, WilE- mantle. some time. but it is such a long ride, and so cold; but I know I am sure of a warm welcome if T ever do come.
 I have kept in touch with a good many of the Sisters through the meet ings and the silent pen. and hope to take them by the hand in the near future.
 I see good many strange names in The Social Corner and miss some of the old ones. Perhaps some of the latter are taking a forced vacation, same Ns I have been.
 Biddy: I was sorry to hear you had been a shut-in, and hope you are able to be out again.
 Aunt Jurusha:, My pink has no sign of a bud yet. How is yours?
 I am wishing you all a Happy New Year and hope you all had a pleasant Christmas.
 DnM pEDPO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
MADGE.
READY INvokEs BLESSINGS FOR
 ALL

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Once again I knock and ask adnittance to como in and have a friendly chat with you all -
 I attended the Social Corner gather ing at Willimantic and I find it is not tor lack of interest but lack of faculty In choosing the right words that will form a proper sentence to do full jus tce to another successful Social Cor ner gathering that is down on record But I think have found the words that will answer and they are a pleas ant smile, a pleasant word, and a great appetite. These all go together and have helped greatly to make these gatherings successful.
 wish to thank the hostesses for their kindness and the pleasant way they waited upon me.
 Bfddys cac<ling sounded sweet to me, as have not heard it in some time.
 North Dakota: If no one has said: How do you do ?'' will. Come again and feel free and welcome.
 Aunt Jule: Was glad to hear from you again.
 Sister Virginia: When. you do meet me say: Hello. Ready!" I shall be glad to meet you.
 I wish to thank all the Sisters who remembered me with gifts, booklets and cards: also Interested Reader for pretty calendar received.
 Throughout the coming year may each one receive such showers of blessings that you will. all have joys
 READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
MEAT RECIPES FROM PAULA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending few recipes:
 Fried Beef Cakes: Mince the meat very line and mix with it one-third the quantity of mashed potatoes; sea son with pepper and salt, add some parsley, if you like, and mix the whole with the beaten yolk of an egg. Make this into cakes half an inch thick Dust them with flour and fry brown in beef 5drippings, lard or butter.
 Beefsteak Pie: Choose of the cheap est steak about three pounds and aft CT removing all the fat cut it into pieces two inches square and put in a sauce pan with a pint of boiling wa ter and a seasoning of salt. Simmer until the meat is tender; strain the meat from the liquor and with two forks separate the fibre as much as possible without mussing it. Put the meat into a deep pudding dish the sides of which are lined with mashed potato or biscuit. dough, and pour over it the liquor thickened with flour and cover with mashed potatoes half an inch thick, or biscuit dough; sprinkle small pieces of butter over the top and bake until brown. If dought is used, bake three-quarters of an hour.
 Many thanks to Aunt Abbie for Christmas gift.
 Cards received from Queen Eliza beth, Aunty No. 1. Keziah Doolittle, Rumble Bee, Golden Glow. Many thanks to you all for Christmas card. wish you all a Happy New Year,
 Many thanks for calendar from The Bulletin.
 which twelve, long months may give, with loyal friends to cheer you and long, long life to live.
 PAULA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
PALATEAsLE LEFT. OVERS.

Dear Social Corner sisters;-First l want to thank Interested Reader for the pretty calendar received; then The Bulletin for another calendar; {; and the Sisters for the tokens that helped to brighten Dec. 8 and Christ mas. vr..
 Now for the real practical question: Did any Sister ever make a soup of left over baked beans? Boil a few slices of salt pork. or a little piece of soup beef, with 8 few sliced potatoes and add the remains of the Sunday baked beans, and 1t is good on cold night. Sometimes add Indian meal dumplings. s
 Another good left over dish is veg etable hasa Chop together all of the remains of a boiled dinner-meat, po- tatoes. turnips. cabbage, carrots, beets, etc-and cook like a common hash. Serve hot.
 Do you chop cold fresh beef-roast, or from as stew or soup-season with sait and pepper and fry brown 1
 Do you cut off and chop cold boiled ham for sandwiches? I press 1t in a
 &s FyrrA RA RREx,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
A RELIABLE spoNeE CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Now that the rush of the Christmas holi- days is over. will venture to write again. 1
 Interested Reader: Many thanks for the pretty calendar which you sent me. I was very much pleased with 1t.
 North Dakota: was much inter ested in your letter. Please write again soon,
 Easter Lily: We have tried one of your muffin recipes and found them delicious.
 Sweet Sixteen (that was): Where are you? Haven't seen any letter from you in a long time Have you for saken The Corner?
 Diana: I have enjoyed your stor- ies very much. Would be glad to see some more from your pen. --.'' '-@
 Wish I lived near enough to attend some of The Social Corner gatherings I know'I should enjoy them. .T i
 Here is good relioble cake re- cipe: f-. . Sponge cake-One and one-half cups -four, 2 teaspoons baking pow der, 1 cup sugar, all sifted together. Add: 2 eggs, broken into a cup and the cup filled with milk. Mix thor oughly, flavor with vanilla. Bake in a moderate oven. .. Best wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Fl Should Die To-nisht.

Henry Ward Beecher. If I should die tonight, My friends would look upon my qulet Before they laid it in its resting place. And deem that death had left it al-
 most fair, And laying snow-white flowers
 against my hair, Would smooth it down with fearful And fold my hands with lingering
 caress. Poorhands, so empty and so cold to-
 night. If I should die tonight, My friends would call to mind, with
 loving thoughts, Some kindly deed the icy hands had
 wrought, Some gentle word the frozen lips Fad
 said, Brands on which the wiling feet had
 sped, The memory of my selhshness and
 pride, My hasty words, would all be set
 aside And so I should be loved and mourned
 tonight. If I should die tonight Fen hears estranged would turn once
 more to me, Recalling other days remorsefully.
 glance, Would look upon me as of yore. per
 chance, And soften in the old-familiar way, For who would war with dumb. un-
 conscious clay? So I might rest, forgiven of all, to-
 night. Oh, friends! I pray tonight, Keep not your kisses for my dead
 cold brow, The way is lonely, let me feel them
 now. Think gently of me, am travel worn, My faltering feet are pierced with
 many a thorn. ForgiVei ah hearts estranged, I plead! When dreamless rest is mine, [ shall not need the tenderness For which l long tonight
 Sent in by JIM,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
CARE OF FURNITURE.

Vanished furniture should never. be exposed to extreme heat. If furniture stands too near; a stove. or where the sunlight falls directly on 1t, the varnish will become soft and blister. Sudden changes of temperature will cause the finish to crack and look as If 1t were full of small scratches. If gas or steam is used. a bowl of fresh water should always be kept in each room, other wise the air win become too dry and cause the glue in the furniture and under the veneered pieces to crack. Then the joints will become loose. Standing near an open window or door on damp or rainy days will deaden the also absorb -dampness and swell, caus- ing the glued Joints to loosen. Give your rooms plenty of light and fresh air. but be careful of your furniture,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
CEREALS PRINCESS PAT LIKES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I have been reading your stories and letters for sometime and like them very much. would like to join The Social Cor ner and this is my first letter.
 choose Princess Pat for my Social Corner name as my birthday Is on St. Patricl's day.
 Here are some breakfast foods I like: Cream of Wheat: One cup of cream wheat two teaspoons salt. four cups boiling water. Mix cream of wheat and salt. add slowly to boiling water, in the upper part of a double boiler, stirring constantly. Cover and steam until done; from 46 to 50s minutes
 Sliced dates or figs may be added to all cereals before Serving.
 Boiled Rice: One cup rice, one. and one-half quarts water. Pick over and wash rice. When water boils drop in rice and stir occasionally to keep from burning Boil uncovered for twenty minutes or until soft and done.
 PRINCESS FAT.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
RECIPES FOR SALADS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Salads are very good. Try some of these recipes:
 Sardine Salad-Arrange one quart of any kind of cooked fish on a bed of crisp lettuce. Split six sardines them. Cover the fish with the sardine dressing. Over this put the sardines, having the ends meet in the center of the dish. At the base of the dish make a wreath of thin slices of lemon. Gar nish with parsley or lettuce and serve immediately.
 Lobster SaIad-Cut fine and add two tableSpoonSsof vinegar,sa tablespoon of salt and half teaspoon of pepper for each quart of lobster. Put on ice for an hour. Add lettuce prepared as for lettuce salad.
 Fish Saiad-Shred some boiled sal- mon, ha1ibut or other fish: mix with it half as much boiled potato cut in small cubes; serve on lettuce leaves with salad dressing. Shredded lettuce or peas may be used in place Of pota- toes. Garnish with sliced lemon and boiled beets cut in fancy shapes.
 Chicken SaIad-Cut into half inch cubes the boiled fowl or remnants of roast chicken; add an equal quantity of celery. dashed. scraped and cut in small pieces. Just before serving mois- ten with salad dressing. Arrange in mound on a dish and garnish with slices of hard boiled eggs and celery tips.
 Chicken Salad, Swiss Style-Line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves, shred ded and dressed with French dressing; turn into the bowl a pint of cooked green peas, drained and chilled, also dressed with French dressing; above the peas dispose the meat from a cooked fowl, cut in cubes. and mix with cup of walnut meats, broken in pieces. both drained from the marinade of French dressing in which they have been standing. Above the fowl dis pose layer of cucumber cut in cubes, and on this cup of salad dressing. Mix the salad with a fork and spoon before serving. In dressing the in- gredients with French dressing, first pour over them the oil mixed with salt and pepper, and when the oil is evenly distributed and each bit of material is. glossy, add about half as much vinegar and mix again
 Birds Nest SaIad-Fashion small nests from cooked spinach. chopped. and dressed with salad dressing. When cold, arrange in the nest eggs of Neuf- chatel cheese decked with paprika, shaped with the smooth sides of butter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20

had a very Happy New Year and many happy returns of the day bril- g. ing you all prosperity, pleasure and happiness to every home.
 I wish to thank the Editor for kind : ness shown me in many ways. I would be much pleased to hear from some of the old writers-FAyo Verna, Ready, L.. T. H., Potlatch and ChatterboX.
 L. H. K: Have saved your pudding recipes for future use.s I tried .he one for baked apple roll and it tasted fine
 Gala Lily: Was glad to see some thing from your pen.
 Aunt Abby: The good news of your husbands arrival homo, was pleased to hear.
 Keturah: Hope you received ny card. Wasn't quite sure of your mall address.
 Must close now with kindest re gards to all,
 ATTNT HESTER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
.cLus NO. rs JANUARY MEETlNe.

Dear sisters of the Social Corner - I was very glad of the privilege ol aL tending the club meeting nell WilIimantic on Jan 10. lt lg alNgo pIeaeaf1t to meet with former ac- ouainfances,s and greet new Arle4.ua-
 Several of the Sisters brought aloI5 their work, such as crocheuns s-. tattings which shows the spirit or AiA dustry in the Social Corner.
 The hostesSes had their WorA alsos but on a different line, for they served us to a splendid dinner, at lne AOoiA hour. 4r 1 Fly "pipinE" hot and so good anu wholesome that I think it Is sate 10. say. about everybody, accepted q see- ~ The @ Dies is were up to their standard of full meaning, while the cake Was of every variety and best quality The bananas and grapes are alWay5 good wherever they are, so they n5t nSlI their place as usual on the 21i'I-
 Evervbodv enjoyed the hot coffee and--I think (lilke the scalloped oys- ters) about everybody had f'duPA-
 think the number of Sisters pres ent was 36.
 After dinner was over, we were iac enS tertained by two of the sisters MnS ,lt. gave us selections of reading Wh4SA were enjoyed by all!
 The remaining time was taken up. in social visiting. ,-E
 quite agree with Sarah Ann 1lBtIeE in her letter of Dec. 30th, when she says 'She takes a day off, once in a while" for 1t pays to do so, ''yes, that Is true, and good advice. It is most helpful to have a change Tor 1t great. Iy relieves the nerves, and we Bef other ideas, from various stand points, when we leave the four WilIla. of our own kitchen, and the dish pan for a. few hours It is evident we ara never too old to learn for new meth -s ods are always advancing ana ola ways, that have been tried and testeut are still on the market.
 I think if some of the Sisters who have never as yet found 1t conVien- ent to attend the club meetings, would make special effort to come when health and weather conditions ard favorable, they would certainly en- joy it so well, 1t would be like the sca1loped oysters and hot coneeZ JENNIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
GREETINGS FROM PEGGY ANNE

Dear Cornerftes: A Happy New Year to you all. have been silent a long time. but there has been no lack of interest.
 Wee Peggy. Second. has arrived since my last letter to The Corner, and find my time we'll taken up in caring for her.
 Aunty No. 1: Received your postals Many thanks. Hope you are well.
 Azalea: You have my sympathy in your bereavement; also, others of the Corner who have had deaths occur in their families.
 Tidy Addly: Think your suggestion good. Hope you will have large con- tribution. I think it is much nicer way, than to give amongst ourselves. I hope I shall be able to attend the meeting in February.
 Biddy: Why don't we hear you cackle? Have you changed your pen name again?
 Bo-peep: Why so silent? How is yonr mother this winter?
 Tiny: Have you got cold feet? see hubby quite often-alone. How are those duets? .-
 Papa's Boy: Pretty rough travelling for autos this wcathe-t Have YOU put yours up for tho winter Hope the little one is well.
 What is the matter with Club No g Have the members cone to sleep? ings. I would do it gladly if I had room enough. Why can't we hire a hall if the members can't have the rneetings at their houses. even if we have to pay 9 few cents apiece to have fire. It would be worth while # all the members would get tosethe. Wish you'd think it over.
 was sorry not to have been able to attend any of the picnics last sum- mer but as now I have no way of. going any distance ifS
 Polly Peppermeut: Stop In some time when you're not too much in a hurry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
coop REciPEs.

- ( Dear Editor: This is my first ap- peartnce in The Social Corner. I am sending few good recipes:
 Spanish Hash; One pound hamburg matoes. ttxree medium sized onions, sliced Season with salt and pepper; bake TWO hours in moderate oven or one hour in gas oven.
 Johnny Cake: One cup corn meal, one flour. one egg. one half cup sugs,y, one heaping tablespoon of lard, one level teaspoon of salt, one heaping teaspoon or soda dissolved in one cup of sour milk. Excellent
 Moiasses Cookies: Seven cups of pastry four or six cups of bread flour. one cup of lard. one cup boiling water, cne teaspoon of alum dissolved in the water, two cups mollasses, onel half teaspoon each of salt and cinnamon, two tablespoons level full of soda, one teaspoon ginger. Mix and let stand over night.
 STARLIGHT NO. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
RosAMoND eREErs NORTH DA-
 kOTA.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Have you room for another Sister ? We'll, am here and think I will stay.
 These short winter days with the long evenings are fine for fancy work and reading and try to find as much time as possible to do these things.
 Many people do not know how to make their homes fresh and dainty. They keep old dirty hangings, have dirty cushion coverings and many other things which accumulate dust and dirt, when it costs very little to buy new materials to make covers, etc.
 A very dainty way to have the fur-l niture in your bedrooms. and even din-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
THE LONE STARRY HOURS

 Oh! The lone starry hours give me love, a When still is the beautiful night; And the laughing moon, I see, love, Peeping through the clouds silvery white; When the winds through the lone woods sweep, love, Or gaze on some bright rising star, While the world is asleep and in dream, love, Oh, wait while I touch my guitar.
 (Repeat.) Until the red rosy moon grows bright, love, Far away OCT the distant sea; And the stars cease their gentle light, love, Will I wait for welcome from thee; And. oh, if that pleasure be mine, love, We will wander together afar! And this heart shall be thine. and thine mine, love, Oh, wait while I touch my guitar.
 (Repeat.)
 OLD HAYSEED
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

SALLY SYCAMORE Cards receiv- ed and mailed as you directed. Thanks for pretty card.
 DOROTHY PERKINS, NO. D. Thanks for pretty card and kind sen timents.
 WILD RoSE-Letter received and forwarded to North Dakota as you requested.
 OWAISSA-Card received and mail ed to North Dakota as you directed.
 PAPAS BOY-Cards and letter re- ceived and forwarded as you wished. Thanks for card.
 A SCHOOL GIRL: Letter received and mailed to Dottie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
THE FIFTEEN GREAT NOVELS OF
 1916.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: These long evenings give us all an op- portunity to work and to read. I thought those who desire to read the best novels might like to be informed of the fifteen which competent literary authority has decided the best printed in 1916 and most worth reading. They are as follows:
 The Belfry, by May Sinclair.
 The Brook KeritlI, by George Moore. Casua1s of the Sea, by William AIc- Fee.
 4 Chapel, by Miles Lewis + The Dark Forest. by Hugh Walpole. Davenport, by Charles Marriott Fl Supreme. by Edward LucaG Fondle, by Edward c. Booth.
 The Green Alleys. by Eden Phill, The Leathsrwood Cod. by William Dean HowelIs.
 MT; Britlins, Sees It Through, by H. rhe Rising Tide. by Margaret De- land.
 sussex. Gorge. by sheiIa Kaye-smith Watermeada, by Archibald Marshall The Worn Doorstep, by Margaret Sherwood.
 For those who have no time for novels may give a list soon. if they
 BooKwoRM
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
AN INQUIRY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-H have long been an interested reader of your helpful letters and recipes, and now I wish to ask if some of the Sisters will give me their method of hulling corn. F'. st' f-rs.
 Have any of you used concentrated Cor granufated) Iye for the purpose?
 have heard of it's being used, but don't know how. tt'0
 North Dakota: I was interested in reading your letter, but I would not wish to be out there such weather It is cold enough in R I. for me. will make this letter brief.
 ---.- RnIOnIE ISI A MI -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
fhe smart hosxaes

sanitary and you see it in many of the smart houses.
 North Dakota: | for one, welcome you to The Corner and am sure the other Sisters do. too. I missed not hearing from you. and was afraid you had forgotten how to use a pen, all though I have only seen your name once It Is strange to hear from a Sister so far away; but, do not think do want you. I see in the papers that North Dakota is having a big snow storm. It is showing here, too, but nothing to worry about as I am in tending to auto to Hartford, which is over half hundred. miles away and back, Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
Sz5-OO M PRIZES

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