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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
VIEWS OF INTEREST.

Social Corner Sisters: agree with Aunt Mary that most people that are acquainted get together and talk and leave newcomers lonely at first. but after a while I think they will agree people were only troubled with Miss Didn't Think" q wonder if that isn't what the goat thought?); but like the chatty letters about the voodbox, etc, even if don't know the writers. They are good for the blues.
 I like the cooking recipes although I don't like to cook. but have to-
 Fancy work I am very. fond of, and the home helps are good; also the travels.
 Short letters are all right, and only one pen name. Some may like that, especially the Editor? Makes 1t rather hard for him to have so many to look out for.
 Split the prize money if those who write for prizes don't care I can't tell how they feel; we others don't care.
 To those who keep hens: Perhaps your bullets were haoched too late. Mine were out in April and have laid all winter, with no better care than yours have had. Mine Is an open front house, with curtains for cold stormy times, and they are not let out of doors after being shut up for the win ter until the ground is warm in spring. It is a question whether it pays to keep hens, now that grain is so high and eggs are so low in price.
 Poultry keepers should get together and, keep egg prices up until grain goes down. w.
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ANSWERS AND ENQUIRIES.

WILD CHERRY: Packet for Diana seceived and forwarded
 A FR.ENDs Packet for Diana re- eived and mailed.
 ETA BARBER: Packet for Diana eceived and forwarded.
 MRS. c! H.: Cards for Diana and joseph Doe received and sent to desti- Iation.
 KTTTIE LOU: Cards for Primrose md Paula received and sent forward. w: Letter and envelope for Diana eceived and forwarded.
 HUTDY: Letter for Diana, received nd forwarded.
 JIM: Cards received and forwarded destination.
 THE EDITOR thanks all who re- bonded so liberally to the call for a ard shower for Diana The package Fas cent the 4th, registered, and will each her the Tth. The Editor is sure here was much more in it than he new and that it was destined to make he invalid glad.
 MERRY WIDOW, MOUNTAIN kAUREL and EASTER LILY: Thanks or Easter cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
THE OPPOSITE OPINION.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Not long ago read, an article written by one of the Sisters in regard to the way a church treats it's people.
 Now please. dear writer. answer this question, but think it over before answering: Have you treated the church right ''
 You said they come for money or other things when they are in need for socials and church work; but that you are. not invited to attend them.
 think you will find every time that some how the notice is given out
 "Al1 Welcome"
 Do you attend the church services on Sunday? If so, isn't the notice given to you direct from the pulpit, and isn't it on the church calendar I think if you had looked more clear ly to your side you would not have spoken so hastily in the way you did All are invited to take part in the Lords work by Him. Why wait to be asked individually by some one else
 OPPOSITE SIDE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
AUNT JULES LOUNGE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A mum her of years ago the man of our house wanted to make a change from the city to the country. He advertised in the Country Gentleman for a house with a piece of ground for a garden.
 He succeeded in obtaining a very fine house with about an acre of land, a fruit orchard and a fine place to keep hens. The house and the sur roundings were in perfect order, as it joined the estate of the owner-gates or doors to outbuildings were not swinging on one hinge.
 The rooms were very large and in one room in particular was a corner that needed something to fill in. A lounge would be just the thing so I de- cided I would make one I had an old Dedstead that I used. I sawed of the head and footboard, left the sides, as they were the desired length I sawed out a piece from the head and foot bars, narrowing down to the width of a lounge-when cleated together it was very strong. I sawed off the slats so that they fitted nicely across, nail ing them to the sides. I sawed four tarrel slaves just the right width for fit the lounge. paid sixteen csats for made a cover of furniture calico gath cred with valence all around, with pillow. to match.
 was very much pleased with my labor We spent many restful hours on the lounge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These suggestions mayahelp you:
 Furniture Cieaner-Bqual parts tur- pentine, boiled Iinseed oil and vine gar: shake before using; apply with small flannel or brush; dry with large flannel cloth
 For Jprains-An invaluable remedy Tor a sprain or bruise is wormwood boiled in vinegar and applied with hot cloths: enough to wrap around to keep the sprain moist.
 Acid Proof Corks-Soak the corks in hot parafhn. This will prevent the acid from eating away the corks.
 Repairing Dresses-If a hole wears or is torn in one side of a muslin skirt or waist, the article can be repaired by cutting squares or circles from similar goods, or alIover lace, rather, larger than the hole, and apply it with but tonhole stitch over the torn place; and also on a corresponding place on the opposite side. if several of the me- dailions are applied artistically on each side, the beauty of the garment will be greatly enhanced. The goods should be cut away from underneath after it is applied. --<
 ETHELYN.
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VIEWS oF A. CARD PLAYER.

Dear Editor:-It is a wonder to me some one in the Social Corner family has not had a word to say in defence of card playing. am thankful that every one does not see through Aunt Mary's glasses. We don't and never will! She cites about mothers going to card parties and children skylark- ing on streets. Many, many boys ard girls have gone to rack and ruin while the. parents are in prayer meet ing. Many houses have been robbed while the family were at prayers. suppose that has nothing to do with it. Why do boys and girls go wrong Because they want to.
 I am card player, and, see no harm in it. Evil to him who evil thinketh-" !" As to prizes, admit the trouble in this life is too much of the material and not enough of the spiritual There may be only one woman in twenty in The Social Corner when. prizes are awarded who is not hoping for one. And, believe me, there are many dis appointments when the roll is called.
 My husband is highly entertained when he comes home at night and I announce: Best three out of five. John" We spend Q. very pleasan: even ing. There is one sure thing when a. good quite game is in progress
 P If murders have been committed over cards they are not the only things that have caused them.
 Give me the boy or girl. man or woman, who play cards. or dance, to the person who would not say prunes for fear the pits would choke them
 THE MADAM
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soLA,s HENS AND RESULTS.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I would like to know who Aunt ,Jerusha is? l should like to see her, and talk over the hen question. Misery likes com pany," and think we could find many interesting things in common to talk over.
 cannot seem to convince Blanche 1t is not my fault instead of the hens, why [ got so few eggs. She seems to wish more particulars. So here goes: The hens had one room by IS feet and small one by feet and bush els and bushels of leaves, two feet deep, to scratch in; plenty of char coal and oyster shells: but you know they will not eat many shells unless they are laying; a box of ashes to dust in-no lice: plenty of warm wa ter. and warm corn at night: and they had free range out doors in suitable weather. Hens two years old and un- der; Plymouth Rocks and Lcghorns. think she and I could get up quite debate. You see that was the first time I had ever written for The Cor ner; but she somehow. stirred me up and felt I must respond: but must tell you they are laying now. That is why eggs are cheaper.
 Q. H. O.: I wondered if you would guess who I was but guess you have. for. was at the fellowship meeting and sat in the slip with you. Maple syrup sounds good. If had wings would fly over and take a dish with you if you had any to spare Hopo you have good luck.
 OLA
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THE INSPIRING TALKS OF THE
 PARSON.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: like the impressive and inspiring Sunday Morning Talks in The Bulletin. think the Parsons audience would outnumber many of our. churches. Clippings from these talks have been sent far and wide. and some results of this seed-sowing have proved sthey were soWn on good ground.
 Will mention one instance: Uncer- tainty prevailed in regard to continu- ing an important work-the workers were discouraged almost to the point of discontinuing it. when the little message sent from Connecticut to Iowa. vent to the hearts, inspiring new courage, and was the means of con vincing them that with renewed effort and greater faith all obstacles might be overcome.
 The president said it was the mes sage that came to mel believe it was written for mel The scale was turned.
 Today the work is prospering and growing beyond their eXpecta- tions.
 We will all agree that there is no space wasted in the Man Who Talks column that we all wish there were two columns just like it-that we never can destroy one bit of it-but send it to those who do not have it. feel that if the fifty-two colums of these interesting Talks" were printed in book form. it would be a book we should want in our libraries.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
ETHELYN.
HOPES LOVE.

Dear Social Corner Editor: 1 wish you could have seen Hope when I told her what Pop had said to me. A look came into her eyes so confusing to me I couldn't tell whether Swas a lump of clay or a stool pigeon, and she says: "A wise man never gets stuck twice by the same dead-beat.'' ''
 I says: Hope Hidden, whenever you see your loving husband going in the way of no hope again. will you give him a pointer"
 Experience is the greatest teacher, 9 said she, and you have a good deal to learn, Hez, yet.'
 . Hope had never passed out any cold comfort to me before, but she was aware was needing that kind of med icine then; and somewhat later on In life I discovered she knew where to apply cold comfort and when, as well as an old woman knows when and where to apply a plaster.
 You see, Hope knew old Hod Hidden better than I did and found out that like many another daughter, she loved him as well as she could under the circumstances.
 HEZ HARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
THE WAY TO WRITE INTEREST
 ING LETTERS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is a fine achievement to be good letter writer. Any one can be if she will try. Quite often a friend will write: How do you manage to write such long letters. and such newsy ones 2'' My method is to keep the last received letters handy. When I think or hear of something that will interest the the envelope When I answer l. can say, Yours is before me-" in all sin cerity; for have it right there to answer any questions. or to write something therein. and after have told of all the current news say: Now to your letter" and proceed to answer all questions and of other things.
 Isn't it provoking to ask a friend questions of importance, and when the reply comes not ono question has been answered.
 Some say: q do not like to write letters" When I hear a~'person make that remark the air commences to get blue all around my head. Think of the many privations, no doubt their parents went through in order that the boy or girl might be able to write Think of the many who have gone to their reward who never had the priv ilege- to learn. and how gladly they would have embraced the opportunity. Let us all enjoy tf1Is right and con- slider it one of the len talents.
 Always remember poor writing is better than none-if it can be read.
 In sending letters it is safe to put the address on the back of the en- velope, and if anything should hap pen and the letter not be received Uncle Sam will push the button and
 BILLIE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07

azelea and. at the close of the recita- tion she placed the azaiea with the other floral decorations.1 A song, Star of Midnight" by the whole school.
 The Easter address was then given by the pastor sopranos; Black Pansy, Huldy. Maine Lover. Fairy. Lucy Acorn. Polly Win , tergreen, Joan Kuturah. Aunt Jerusha, Aunt. Sarah. Lonesome Pine -The Mission of the. Lilies. was re- cited by Wild Olive and Fairy. They wore white costumes exactly. alike, with green sashes and hair ribbon the color of a lily leaf. The first girl to speak was "a lily, tall and straight" The second one, "a lily pure. serene The third. "a lily fragrant and sweet" ~ rendered by Bluebird. Dew Drop. Si. and Rural Delivery. The pastor then gave out the an- nouncements and the offering was taken by Clio. Francis. Practical Pol ly and Saturday Eve. Fair Were the Lilies" was very sweetly rendered by Theoda. A recitation; was given by Maine Lover entitled 'Legepd of Easter
 70 Bells of Easter" was then beau tifuIly given by the Sunday school, and a two part chorus. The high voice being rendered by Crimson rambler. Hail, O Conquering King" was sung by the Sunday school. st
 Tidy Addly sang sweetly. Easter Bells Are Ringing"
 Easter bells are ringing everywhere. Like a mighty voice. Bidding earth
 rejoice,
 As from heavens portals now they call
 Christ the victory won for all,
 Easter bells are ringing everywhere This is what they say: Christ arose
 todayi'"
 Benediction by the pastor. EDDY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
seRY BIRDS FIRST APPEARANCE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: must tell you all how much I enjoyed the social gathering of the Cornerites in Willimantic, March 14th. L. H. K. met me at the station and piloted me to the hall on Valley street. It was my first appearance there and they were all certainly very kind. thought full and sociable Sisters. The host esses certainly deserved much praise and credit for they tried their best to makesit success and let every one feel acquainted and at home.
 I wish to thank all the Sisters who welcomed me to The Corner. was glad to meet Tidy AddIy. Lonesome Pine, Olga. Maine Lover. Aunt Jeru- sha. Crimson Rambler and all the rest whoes names I did not remember. we all had to start for home with the feathery flakes coming down thick and fast. but that was only the frost ing top off our good time.
 I know the air of The Social Corner is to help. cheer. and comfort others Three cheers for The Social Cor ner. all the Cornerites,, and all their gatherings,
 sPRY BIRD.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
AN EA@TER corcERT

s"Be sure and be on time for our final rehearsal Saturday night. dear. I'll stop on my way to the church" said Roxanna -Wince to Crimson Rambler
 The concert to be given on Easter morn was in charge of Dom Pedrn and every one had to attend to bus iness as she didn't believe in throw ing away time.
 Easter day arrived. the first day of April, and the church was packed long before time for services
 The church was handsomely decor ated. Aunt Abby as chairman with her helpers Tiny. Chore Girl, Wild Olive, Papa's Boy. Clio and One of Them. made the church look like a flower garden.
 Massive ferns. Easter lilies. and all kinds of beautiful spring flowers directly over the great pipe organ waved the Stars and Stripes.
 Rural Delivery, as the pastor of the church, marched up and took his seat and prepared his usual announcements which were. to be given later.
 Si, as organist. gave very nicely rendered organ Prelude
 A. signal from the organ and the whole Sunday school then marched in, singing Grown Him King!'' The responsive readings were led by the superintendent. Aunt Meh1ta~ ble.
 Invocation by the pastor. A beau tifui hymn. Go and Teh.' was sung as duet by Olga and Eliza Jane The chorus by male voices.
 Remarks followed from the pastor. and the superintendent of the Sunday school.
 Easter Morn," a soprano and alto duet, by Grace and Aunty No l.
 Next, a recitation, "At Calvary. by ''Goldenrod-"
 Song: Hail the Victor" by Slim Jim, Sally Sycamore. Married and Happy and Amy. sopranos: Kitty, c. E. S.. SeIinda and Aunt Mary, altos: Si, Rural Delivery, tenor and baritone.
 Polly Peppermint recited 'The Pink
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1Every Woman YVanfe


 to, begin and repeat to us what has teen said. We have usually joined these groups, caught a thread of the conversations and joined in with them. Tn a little while we seem to know as much as the rest of what's going on and. enjoying ourselves as well as the rest. We simply have to butt in", that's all thera is to.it. As our Editor Eas said We are one fam ily' and so we are free to join any converse ton given us. If there is any secrecy among us it must be shown outside Of these gatherings.
 The Social Corner Woodpox was an infant with the Corner and between 300 and 400 writers enjoy rsading about 1t while others remember the pleasure of sitting on if and drinking a cup of tea. The Woodoox is a real ity, originated by Ready and tbe Map of the House and l. for one, hope 1t will stay with us. Yy-e
 The Corner was never more interest ing than when we were having a little humor mixed in with all the rest IT we cut out all the social letters the interest is gone. We have to suit all classes. 5..
 I heard it remarked by a good many that they didn't dare to write now for, they wouldn't write the right thing. ..s.F-
 Yours for the good of The Corner. ? f' AUNTY No. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
HOMECOMING RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Hope some of the Sisters will try these recipes:
 Nut Bread: One cup sugar, one egg. beaten withone and one-half cups of sweet milk. one-half teaspoon salt, one cup walnuts fEnglish waInuts if possible): butternuts. also, are fine, Four teaspoons baking powder, four level cups flour. Stir well and let stand for twenty minutes. Bake in a slow oven and eat cold for sandwich es.
 Nut Minee Pie: One cup of walnut meats. two cups of apples. cut fine, one-haIf cup of vinegar. one half cup of water or fruit juice. one-half cup of sugar, one cup. raiSins. one-ha1f teaspoon of cinnamon, one-half tea spoon of allspice. one-half teaspoon of cloves. one-half. teaspoon of salt. The spices and the sugar are mixed. then add all the other ingredients. Divide into two pie plates lined with pastry: and cover with top crust and bake in a hot oven.
 MADCr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
PRUDY's APPLE PIE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: This is a recipe for the benefit of those who are very fond of apples. When haven't fresh ones I use the evapor- ,ated; soak for a few hours or over night, take a sharp knife and cut out all seed cells and bad spots. Then make batter of one cup of sugar, one rounding tablespoon of butter, ono egg. well beaten; a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of vanilla substitute, one half cup of milk, two cups of four sift- ed with two teaspoons of baking pow der. Butter a shallow cake pan, cover the bottom with the batter then care fully place a layer of apples thickIy, sprinkle over with sugar, cinnamon, and dot with butter, then add the re- mainder of the batter and bake In moderate oven 30 minutes.
 I1R-TDV
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Legend of the Lilies.

There's a legend of the lilies And a city where they grew; It was whispered low by the soler2n
 stars,
 Come. listen, child of the reverent
 heart,
 I'll tell it just to you. Twas q city of many children, Where never a flower grew, For the rock-paved streets were cruel To blossoms, and children, to. And down in the narrow alleys, With hardly place to play, Where scarcely a bit of sunshine Could ever be tempted to stay, The little children gathered. And many were they. 1t Is told, Who never had looked in a lily To find it's heart of gold. But the Angel Lover of children One Easter was bending low Der the city's huddling houses, Where the sunshine cannot go. He thought as he watched the children On pavement and crooked stair, How can they consider the lilies When there are no lilies there? All night while the stars were watch In the garden of the sky, He gathered and threw down lilies Till the Easter dawn was nigh. And there, when the city wakened, On roof and alley and street, Grew lilies with white winged petals, With fragrance heaven sweet. All the day the little children, With laughter and merry shout, Took into their homes the lilies; And still when the stars came out Lilies stood there with petals folded, Though every home was filled, And the little ones dream of lilies
 
 And the stars who watched the city Till. its children were grown old, saId their lives were like lilies petals And their hearts were hearts of gold.
 Mabel L. Eaton. Sent in by PRIMROSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
GERMAN. MUSTARD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: New members are joining The Corner week ly, and we wish to give them a warm welcome
 Amelia: You must be very busy now with your home cares after being away so long.
 1mosene: Welcome to our, Corner Your papering and housecleaning all completed. you will take first prize on being an early bird
 Sister Foxy asks for German mus tard recipe, which send: German Must2rd-One-fa cup su- gar, one-haf cup flour, one-ha1f box ground mustard, one tablespoon tuner ic powder. a little salt and pepper; wet with vinegar until smooth: add one quart of vinegar and cook. stirring constantly, until thick and smooth Guylena: Hope to see you at The Corner meeting the 11th.- Be sure and bring little Betty.
 DIdZARTTH,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
MARCH MEETING OF CLUB NO.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-At Scottie's home March 2eth, on 18th street Greeneville, we had a nice time. About thirty five attended.
 On our arrival Scottie and Sunshine No. were waiting to give us a cor dial. Social Corner welcome. which we always appreciate. We certainly did spend a delightful day. The rooms were artistically decorated in orange colored ribbons and flowers
 The fancy work articles were hand some. There was a bureau cover made of natural colored linen. at each end of which were deep points of tatten, and the front was edged with a mar rower point. Also. a table scarf of the same dark heavy linen. with a wide Insertion of crochet lace at each end Several crochet corset cover yokes and all sorts of pretty edges and fancy knitting.
 Precisely at ono o'clock the gong
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GOOD PUDDING RECIPES.

Dear Sisters Of the Social Corner: These are good recipes:
 Lemon Suet Pudding: Three cups Of stale bread, one cup suet, one-haH cup sugar. mixed with one teaspoon baking powder. four eggs one table spoon extract lemon, one and fone-half pints milk. pinch salt. Crate bread. chop suet, put in bowl; add sugar eggs, salt and extract; pour over boil ing milk, stir: let stand half hour covered, then pour in dish; bake 70 minutes: serve with sugar sauce.
 Poor Mans Pudding: One-haIf cup suet, one-half cup raisins, one-half cup. entrants, one and one-hah cups grated bread, one cup flour, one tea spoon baking powder. one-haIf cup brown sugar, one pint milk. Mix to- gether. put in mold, set in pam with boiling water to reach one-half way up, steam two hours: turn out on fish: serve with butter and sugar.
 EASTER IsHJY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-07
RECIPES FOR CEREALS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending some recipes for cereals:
 Scrambled, Eggs and Cereal: Take a cup of cold cereal and brake it up with a fork. Beat two eggs with cup of milk and start them cooking as for scrambled eggs. When the eggs be- gin to set whip In the cereal with a silver fork, and keep tossing the mix ture until it is thoroughly blended and creamy. Season and serve at once.
 Cheese Croquettes: Mix two cups of cold cereal with two thirds of cup grated cheese, add the beaten yolk of one egg and enough milk to make the mixture shape nicely-about half q cup. Form this mixture into cro- quettes, roll them in the uncooked cer- cal urtiI thicklv covered, and fry them in very hot fat.
 Tomato and Cheese Waffle: Take two cups of warm cereal, one cup Of cooked strained tomato and one-half cup of grated cheese. Blend thorough ly. Add the stiff1y beaten white of one egg and pour into a buttered bak- ing dish. Bake until it is brown and puffy which will take about fifteen minutes.
 A T(.EIrE