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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
swEET PEAS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. THf poet has jingle upon Peas H says:
 Peas along the border peas upon che
 lawn,
 Peas against an eastern wall to vel
 come in the dawn. Peas to catch the western glow when
 evening sunlight sinks. Peas upheld with chestnut, peas. up-
 held with ash.
 Peas asprawl on hazel spray peas on
 larchen brash.
 Peas on stin. unyieIdlna wire. peaa
 tied up with string. Peas upon the trellia work where
 rambler roses swing. Oh! merry. merry, merry, are the gay
 sweet peas,
 Plant them when and how you win
 it's certain they will please-"
 It would appear that the aazWer co the question of where To plant sweet peas Is, Everywhere" But 8Weel peas should be planted on we'll drained soil only, or one in which Che excessive rains of spring VIII not cause water to stand around tho rootH and start mildew. They do not Ike excessive shade, for the plants should make a sturdy growth. In the shade the growth is weak and spindly and. but few flowers are produced.
 Place peas, then. in the open, gIF- ing them all available light and air. although a little shade from midday suns of June and July is. Of courre. Beneficial. Hot weather cauHeH short stems on peas and the best hay and grain weather makes an end or them A Bird Bath in the garden iu Che form of a basin set upon stone pr- destal or column is very pleasing Go have Some dwarf. neat growing Wa ter plants may be kept in the basin. such as umbrella plant or parror7 feather stone iu the howl nnorIs a place for the birds 10 stand Best wishes to all. and succcsE t1 those who grow sweet peas. EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
SCIENTIFIC RULES FOR MAKING
 A DRESS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. rn dressmaking it is necessary nrst Co study pattern and the chart for lay, iuE on the different parts which uF- ually accompany all patterns Flrst cut the skirt, beginning W.th tne front breadth and continue to the back breadth. To baste begin at the top with the front breadth. having rl edges even. If there ls any trimming off necessary do it at the bottom Re- member that in all gored skirts tle slant side of the gore goes toward tne back. If there is a slant on both sides then the one with the most slant iH to go toward the back. This tnrora the fullncss to the back which lE Che proper place for it-
 A circular pattern may have two bias edges that meet in front and back, or at the sides. if goods arc striped or plaid be sure to match rfe stripes. and when the seam is TeHed do not stay It with taDe or straight piece of goods. for if you do it is apt to sag each side Of the seam and form something like two scailops, rather finish the placet and walstDnnd and hang the skirt flat on the wall untl the sag Is out; then finish the bot- tom. To get proper length decide how many inches from the floor you want it, then hold a yardstick up co tot and have another person mark t1e proper length all around then h1ste the hem by the marks. Then even the hem at the top and finish it Four or five inches from the floor is n good length for q walking skirt for a woul- an.
 If the skirt is to be faced cut The facing to 1t a true bias. but never trF and face a skirt with goods CUB lengthwise of the goods.
 If you are to make shirtWal1t- ll there is a tuck extending over tre shoulder and down the back sew t1c shoulder seam first, then from tne tuck. If the back ls plain with tucsa in the front, or gathers, do those be- fore sewing the shoulder seam lf the sleeves have a cull with a slot Tor opening finish the opening nrFt. aq- certain If the sleeve seam and under arm seam are to meet and n SO, sew the sleeve in, first being sure ir b1e-- ing it to hold the sleeve toward Tou. then SOW seam from waist Co bottom of waist, being careful Co have arm seam meet even. Now Daate on tue cum firmly, stitch it all around iu one stitching: never stitch cuff and coI- lar before putting them ou- Having finished the front either wi-h hem or plaid. it is ready for the collar Al- ways hold collar reNt tO you in h1ar- ing and stitch around after it is otn- erwise finished: gather at waist Inc and stay the gathers
 If there are corners to turn after being sewed. clip or miter the corner before turning. II you have a round ing seam clip it SO that it will lav flat. in cutting notches to mark pat tern be careful not to cut them Goo large. -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
POLITE REQUIREMENTS.

Dear Social Corner Editor: I did not know Hope was well-b booked in society matters until she said to me: "Hez. we've got to call on Mir. and Mrs. Gazaboo and tell them what a fine time we had and thank 'em."
 T thought we should have to make 9 party and invite 'em" said I, and I've been wondering If I couldn't set up four bowls of punch to their three. !" Not if I know myself" said Hope, just as short and crusty as that. I've shall thank them and then remove from the circle of the influence of the punch bowl Hez, because it is ire sistible to you. You were never de- signed for anything but milk and wa ter"
 Perhaps. it is because I have had so much milk and water that I han ker for something different. said l."
 HEZ HARMONDY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
TO GIVE CHILDREN AN APPETITE

Dear Social Cornerites: I cannot at this moment recall the name of a Sis ter who asks for tonic that her child may eat.
 Perhaps the family physician would be the proper one to give this advice, however, if you wish to try home rem edies first I will tell you of my ex- perience.
 three of them have passed O-1 exam nations for army and navy, and when we consider that four out every seven examined are rejected. they must have been in a fairly good physical condi- tion Two others are awaiting their country's call
 do not think it well to let a child see that we are over solicitfous about them somehow or other there seems to be a contrary streak in almost all human nature We all seem to want what we should not have, and reject what is good for us.
 It is we'll I think to encourage a child to take a glass of water on going morning Dress the child plainly I like overalls, or rompers. according to the age of the child
 Do not let them think their break fast Is waiting. and must be eaten. If nature does not call for food wait un- til it does.
 Furnish them with a wheel-barrow and garden set and send them out to dig in the earth and run, jump, holler climb trees: encourage athletic exer- cfses. that all the muscles of the lit tie body may be exercised. Let them go to school or run errandS. even on rainy days. The air is purer and better at such times and above all things see that their bed room win dow Is left open all night, both in winter and summer Of course avoid drafts.
 The anxious mother might try these plans and I firmly believe it will be tonic enough in these hard times to satisfy an ordinary appetite.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
PATTERNS FOR ROMPERS ANE
 CHILDREN'S DRESSES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I have enjoyed reading all the letters from the new and old writers.
 In looking for suitable patterns for children's clothes I could not find just what I wanted. I purchased a dress, suit and romper in a sty,e that looked well on and was simply made, so I copied the patterns, and have made several little dresses and rompers with great success.
 I'm using snaps for the rompers. I find that if they are sewed with a buttlehole stitch they will outwear the garment.
 Will someone please tell me how to get machine oil out of white cotton? Also I should like to know how to cook cornmeal as a cereal.
 In noting the discussion on playing cards I was surprised at the number who didn't believe in it. am very fond of cards, having played with chips, too. and fin a mixed crowd. If a person is weak enough to go to the bad he will, whether by cards or some other way. Life is just a game of chance in which we all partake.
 Foxy: During your spare time in school days didn't you tend a candy store?
 BRIGHT RAY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
GREETINGS FROM TIDY ADDLY,

Dear Corner Sisters:-I wish to thank the kind Sisters who sent me cards after the last gathering; also, for lovely daffodils, which I have en- joyed so much. They kept fresh a week.
 F1orodora shared her lovely pinks with me. l appreciated all remem- branceS.
 Hez Harmondy: I'm glad you have a father-in-law, who makes the trou- bic. I have neither. My advice: Look not upon the flowing bowl, even if it is fruit punch
 I see we have a few more Brothers added to The Corner. Rural Delivery does not write often, and Si never now. I saw Mandy at one meeting, but Si did not come
 TIDY ADDIY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

Serve with whipped cream with a few chopped apricots stirred into it.
 Fig Tapioca Puddins-Three table spoons of tapioca, two cups of water, one teaspoon of butter. Cook until clear. One-fourth box of figs or dates chopped fine, one cup of water, one cup of sugar, cook until smooth and thick. Mix the two together and add one-half teaspoon Of vanilla. Serve cold with whipped cream on top.
 Cornstarch Meringue-Heat three cups of milk to the boiling point, add gradually two tablespoons of corn starch, mixed with little of the cold milk. When thickened. allow 1t to cool then stir in two well-beaten eggs, mixed with three tablespoons of su- gar. Simmer a few minutes and turn into a dish. Cover the top with the whites of the eggs, beaten to a stiff froth. Place in slow oven and brown lightly. When cold dot with bits of jelly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
AN INQUIRY.

Dear Social Corner Friends:-Just few lines to ask advice which I hope some of the dear Sisters can surely give.
 How thankful we ought to be for the Social Corner page. It has helped me out more than once. I should like to ask for a good cure for dandruff: also where can I buy a cake of blue stamp ing wax. I have a perforated stamp ing outfit. but can not get the blue wax. l have tried the art stores at Norwich.
 ting? I can not do it, but would like some for cuffs and collar. I hope to hear from the good Sisters and I thank you in advance. I will sign my self,
 SWEET PETE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
FILLED RAlsIN COOKIES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I am sending in a recipe for Raisin Cookie. The best ever. After eating one you will think you have had a piece of pie.
 Raisin Cookies-One cup sugar 1-1 cup shortening, egg. 1-2 cup milk. 3 1-2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons soda. cream tartar, I of nutmeg. Filling One cup chopped raisins. 1-2 cup su- gar, 1-2 cup water, 1 tablespoon flour. boil until thick. Then let cool. Roll out one thickness of the dough. spread with the cold filling, then cover with another thickness of the dough and cut out. Bake until brown.
 ] wish the Sisters would try fhr above recipe and let me know how they liked them.
 Pop Over: If you will send me your pattern I will make you a block lf I- isn't too complicated, stating coIora Go be used
 I wonder if the next meet will be DID at the Lake. IL is two years since | met with them. Wish ] could be with them there, this year
 That we may not have to go cold and hungry this year is the wish of
 DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

DOM PEDRO: Card received and forwarded to Diana
 RURAL DELIVERY: Letter re- ceived and will be mailed.
 AUNTY No. ?: Address received and card forwarded.
 SUNSHINE No. 2: We have no numbers upon our Sunshines. Please send in your address for a letter
 PAUL REVERES RIDE" has been sent in by Spry Bird. Will the Sister who requested 1t please send in her address.
 NORTH DAKOTA writes us: The farmers are very busy, trying to help out on the food supply. Very little wheat is sowed in this vicinity-the wheat has been a failure for two years, and seed is very high. Other grain is SoWed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
SHE KNOWS AUNT SARAH.

Dear Social Cornerites:-I am not one of the Sisters but I feel as if l must tell you that I enjoy reading the Social Corner letters very much. I wish to thank Madge for telling about the common weeds, have greGt faith in them.
 I am a lover of birds, and watch them every day to see if I can see any new kinds, and I love flowers and all the beautiful things the Lord has given us to enjoy.
 I have seen Dom Pedro's birds and Covey's and Aunt Sarah's garden. 1 have enjoyed riding behind her Trotter and hope to again.
 have also been invited to the Function and perhaps I shall accept the invitation sometime.
 Now I wonder if Aunt Sarah is sat- isfied.
 c q NJ
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
DO NOT FORGET THIS.

Dear Social Cornerites: :-Here are a few things you should bear in mind Grease the inside of the cup in which moIasses is measured and it will pour out clean.
 A little flour sprinkled in hot fat will keep it from sputtering and spattering.
 Enameled cooking dishes will not crack or chip if thoroughly greased with butter when first used.
 A pinch of cooking soda put in the milk will help keep it sweet if you have no refrigerator.
 Butter pressed through a potato ricer does for cake making and saves the work Of creaming.
 A few drops of lemon juice will make cream hip more satisfactory.
 MARY JANE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

ent and having two pictures of the popular Social Corner Wood Box. One was of the original one, and the other one was a picture of the sec ond edition of the Social Corner wood box with Sister Ready sitting on it. All of the Sisters were very glad to see the pictures; none more so than Aunt Mary, who was very glad to meet Sister Ready and clasp hands in mutual understanding and Social Cor ner unity.
 The program was excellent and very much enjoyed.
 The duets by Aunty No. and Biddy were especially good.
 It was a day to be remembered with joy on the account of the good fel- lowship so manifested by all present.
 AUNT MARY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
FINE MUFFlNS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How good it does seem to have a nice warm day after much rain and cloudy continue. Sunshine does mean so much to us all.
 I attended the last gathering on Valley street and did enjoy the social part of the Social Corner so much. It seems good to meet with old friends.
 Ethelyn: I tried your one egg cake and I enjoyed it so much have passed it on.
 Muffins-One cup bran meal. one cup white flour, three tablespoons sugar, one tablespoon lard, two cups sour milk, one egg, one half cup raisins. one teaspoon of saleratus, pinch of salt. These are fine. Please try and report.
 With best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
Nothing to Eat.

My Mother. way back in the days that are fled, Would snoop through the pantry, then waggle her head And sigh: This is dreadful own am beatI
 to eati" But were we dismayed? No such word Was in our bright lexicon. Fondly we'd stun Our system with goodies-bread, pastry and meat We should have been scared over nothing to eat" But, O, we know mother! She'd said 1t before And thought that she meant it. Her Seemed always too little. SoHcttude sweet
 Aye caused her to fear there was nothing to eat" Then out of a jelly-janmed cellar she'd bring A lot of those ''nothings' that make Fer jov undiluted- O, wondrously sweet
 Are thoughts of those crises of nothing to eat" She'd heat up some biscuit as light as the snow; She'd dig out some hard buried saul sage-you knowi She'd call us to banquets that noth- ing could beat When there wasn't "a thing in the house to eat.' Since then I've gone oft into dining rooms touted For menus IdIcullan-their spreads l have fouted, But I'd dro1l with delight to hear mother repeat: 'Boys, there isn't a thing in the house to eati' Strickland Gfniland, in Farm Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
A FEW DoN'rs FOR GIRLS.

Dear Social Corner Friends: Here are a few don'ts for girls:
 Don't talk, walk or ride with strange men. They might be rogues.
 Don't let any man kiss you before you are engaged. That Is time enough. Don't write silly letters like the girl I once knew. When she was not en- gagged, she commenced her letter like this: .''My Dear, Darling, Intended Husband" She wrote she could die for him, but her love was very thin. It did not look so nice when 1t all fell through.
 If you have written such silly letters and don't love the man any more, re- turn his letters and any present he has made you, and get your letters back and burn them, and be more careful next time.
 Don't marry a man you don't love. for love Is of God. I Cor. 13.
 KATYDTD
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
STEAMED showBALLs
With Hot MarshmafIow snuee.

One-haf cup butter, one cup sugar, three. and. one-half teaspoons baking powder, two, and one-half cups f1ouF, one-eighth teaspoon salt, one-haf cup milk, one teaspoon orange extract four egg whites.
 Hot Sauce: Twenty marshmallows, one cup. sugar, one-half cup water, fruit juice.
 For Snowballe: Cream butter, add sugar gradually while stirring con- stantly. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and add to first mix ture alternately with milk. Add ex- tract, then beat up egg whites to q stiff froth, fold them into mixture, and beat well. Fill buttered cups two-thirds full cover with creased
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

papers and steam steadily for s5 min utes.- Serve hot with hot maranFnal- low sauce.
 in a moderate oven but do not brown them. Put sugar and water into small saucepan and boil until ayr.p spins a thread when tested iu cpte water Add narshmalloWa and beat until mixture is smooth; then nuFnT to taste with fruit juice. Continue beating until inGredlents are wen blended. Keep hot in a double boiler If saiice seems too thick add boiling water. drop by. drop. until of the right Consistency. Sufficient for ten sno"- balls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A soft cloth wet in alcohol. will clean your spectacles, wipe off plate glass and SIirrows.
 Squeaking doors ought to be oiled by dipping a feather in linseed oil Rub soap on a door that sticks I have three gold fish and have been in the habit of giving them a salt water bath every two weeks. and it is good for them. One teaspoon of salt in two quarts of water: let them re- main in the water for twenty min utes
 FTHT.YN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
BRIGHT RAY.
HOMEMADE CANDIES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: send more home made candy recipes:
 Popcorn Candy: Put a cup of molasses into a saucepan and let it boil until it candies; remove from the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
AND OFT I'VE HEARD DEFENDED LITTLE SAID, SOONEST MINDED!
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

 fun nf the sday of hweek- rite on Address SOCIAL Ito lasts ueachm mont
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

A nonleakabie gasoline tank haa been constructed. tested and found satisfactory by the United States Hu- reau of Standards.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
FRENCH HOUSE WIPES DELIGHT

MOUNTAIN LAUREL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05

Mrs. E. C. Muchmore left Sunday fol Asheville, N. C., where she will spend week before going to New York tc visit relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
NEWS OF SOCIETY AND
 ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN

John Baum, stag dinner at the Hillman Monday evening.
 Among the guests were Fl. Lilienthal Mir Emile Seigel and MT. Frank Jackson of the Selma chapter MT. E. and B. Cas- senheimer, MT. Jacob Brinkman, MT. Alva Levystein, and MT. H. Well of the Mont gomery chapter, Mir Herbert Baum and MT. Louis Fox of this city. The Bir- mingham member of Phi chapter, are: Dr. M. Newfield, MT. Ralph Block, MT. Julien Caheen Mir. Nervin BIach, MT. Alphonse Levi, MT. Lawrence Saks, MT. Julien Saks, MT. H. Landsberger, MT. Abe Eklotznan, MT. Joe Kohn, Mir Irving Frost, MT. Milton Schwarz, MT. Alvin Baum, and MT. Arthur Green.
 The many friends of Lieut.. Robert J. Malone of the regular army, now at Fort Monroe Va, will be interested to know that he has been honored since return irg there from his recent furlough, spent with his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. N. Malone. Out of 90 men, Lieutenant Ma lone, was one of five selected for work on the artillery board The work is mostly scientific and is quite interesting
 Cosmopolitan club meets with Mrs. T. E. Barham at her home in Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05

only I sitting up with the jeiS. if y'u please. 3ut anyway, when this drought struck me, began 10 fill up glassas with the stuff that wasn't jelly, ana Te gat To the point where I didn't even care. s;~efi all the Iegular jelly glasses and tnea .',tied upon the reserve corps, taku'y tho Fna from ittIde the ice coolef, 50 that .ow the lsnuly is relegated to drinking filtered water out of an Hungarian beer stein. Finally, with maledict-ons uaon apple jelly in general, and bargain apple jelly in particular, I fled to my 5oudoir and retired
 But did the apples ever jellys" asked the inauistive neighbor.
 Never answered the pertdroeu cre. "They just n ade themselves inso a rurny sort of syrup, like molasses, vol. know. and kept thelr word to each other not to je.l.' Of course, know the reason now; they were bargain apples and wers never intended for jelly. The answers easy. Moral: Beware of bargains"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
A Hard Luck Story About Jelly That Wouldn't "Jell, And How People Get Left Who Pursue Food Bargains
 Just Like They Get Left About Other Bargains

izing the truth of the old adage, a watched pot rever boils.' I'm sure MT Coleridge's American Mariner did pct know any more about a dead cam thar that cauldron of apple juice and sugar, but after a few aeons of time had passed the watcher understood perfectly how the aged seaman had found time to write srime' in sey en parts, and more than lte svelses. In fact I coul3 have written a detailed account of the wal aud tbe kaiser's atrocities while l waited for that pot to hc:1.
 And then al last-oh! joy of joys--t1e kettle began to sing" she said. but also the jelly wo1on't 'jel. Apples, ! ali ways been told, begin to disiltegrato 'ntb jelly 54st as soon as they began to boil, but here was a perfectly good bunch
 f apples al olutely bewitched which re~ fused point blank to do anything but just boil. At .45 8 m. the juice was drop ping just as thinly from the spoo1 ss It lad aa |. Ur before. I then tho lght per htps the apples were temperameatsi, ard su 1 changed from silver spoJl to tfe Kitchen sl and then to d woode'i spoon, but no ipdeedy, even with the light turned low and everybody in the house except Ii seli fast asleep, this consign- a,ent of app.es positively refused to jell' Suddenly thought of what my neighoors would think IT they should happen to sec a light in the kitchen at a. m. They'd thrk some cDo was dead, when It was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Claud Bell and two children, who have spent the past few days in the city, have returned to their home in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Katherine Farrah, who was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Henry Pitts dur ing the Kappa Delta convention, has re- turned to her home in Tuscaloosa.
 
 Mrs. George Steed and baby of Mont gomery are the guests of MT. and Mrs T. D. Strock.
 Mrs. R. J. Strickland. who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Willard Drake, has returned to Fort Oglethorpe, where she will join her husband, Lieu tenant Strickland.
 Miss Martha Prince left few days ago for Kentucky, where she will enter Nazareth academy for the winter.
 
 Mir and Mrs. Min1s B. Stone and the Misses Stone will be at home this win- ter In Norwood.
 Mrs. A. A. Coleman, who has spent the summer in North Carolina, is now the guest of MT. Phares Coleman and Miss Margaret Coleman.
  Miss Gillian Goodall Is spending a few days this week in Chattanooga. Miss Ruth and Miss Bernice Loeb are the guests of Miss Julia Hirsh for few days this week.
 MT. Prince DeBardeleben left few days ago to enter Yale for the winter, and MT Charles DeBardeleben. Jr., will be a student at Colorado School of Mines this winter.
 Mrs Vernon Long will return this week from Brevard, N. c.
 Mrs A. o. Lane Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Louie Hart, at Gadsden. Miss Helen and Miss Elizabeth Hart of Gadsden are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Benson Cain.
 Mrs. Warner Shook and children have returned from Tracey City, Tenn. Lieut.. and Mrs Robert Cabaniss, whc have been the guests of MT. and Mrs