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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here is dish that is prepared by our friends over the water which I consider very palatable. It Is called
 The French Housewife's Delight: Take one and one-half pounds of meal, two eggs. two rolls soaked in milk, one dessert spoon of butter. a large, grated onion. paprika. salt; then stir to- gether and add meat. Mix well and make the compound in two balls
 In the meantime take another oninon and fry it in butter: when brown pour it into a saucepan with a close fitting cover. place the meat balls on it. and pour a round them canned tomatoes. to the depth of an inch. The meat Is allowed to simmer in the to- mato for half an hour when it is turned carefully, so the balls will not break. and let simmer another thirty minutes.
 Each ball is sufficient for three per- sons, and when placed on a plate sur rounded by the tomato and onion dress ing. they make a neat. nourishing and attractive dish.
 OTT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
SAVE ALL STALE BREAD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: There is nothing new in the idea of using bread crumbs in cookery and most house. keepers are in the habit of having some on hand for use in scalloped dishes, stuff1ng for meat, buildings, etc. Few realize, however, how much more generally they might be utilized. Many commercial bakers use bread crumbs to some extent a substitute for the flour in many sorts of cakes, cookies, buildings. etc. Crumbs may starch for tlickening soups and sauces.
 Any bit of bread which cannot be eaten on the table should be saved and crumbled for use in cooking. Some housekeepers keep two kinds on hand, one, stale crumbs made chiefly from the inside of the loaf and suitable for use in the place of flour, and dried crumbs made from any part of the bread Drowned a little in a very slow oven and crushed fine to be used in scaEoped dishes, for the coating of croquettes or other fried foods, or wherever a crusty fine crumb is need ed. To prevent their growing musty, crumbs should be kept in dry, alright containers. Fruit jars are often con- venient for the purpose.
 Try this method of making old bread appetizing:
 Egg Toast-Six slices bread, one egg, one cup milk, skim milk or water, one quarter teaspoon salt. Beat the egg and add the liquid and salt. Let the bread soak in the mixture until slight ly soft. They fry to a light brown on a hot, well greased pan or griddle. More eggs may be used if available.
 SISTER SUE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
DIANA'S REAL BIRTHDAY.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I hardly know how to express myself in written words that you will realize how I truly appreciate your kindness in making my truly birthday a happy one. I do thank you one and all. Our mail carrier left much more than a handful of mail in our box, which on May Tth made me very happy person.
 The feeling that I am remembered by those who are busy and who min gle in society and those also who have to scramble for what they have is a pleasant one to me for did fear at times as the years passed I should be forgotten, but it is not so, and l am so glad. am still poorly, but have felt better this week.
 joy a birthday more than I have my two. I guess you are all glad I shall not have another one for a year. you at any time.
 I thank each of you, personally, and should I omit any one please remem- Der it is not intentional and accept my thanks as if I had mentioned your name.
 Farmers Daughter, Huldy, Sarah Ann Tighe, Ruth, Hannah Who, Etta Barber, Scotte, Sunshine No. 2, A So- cial Corner Friend, Jane. Rhode Isl- and Delight, Judith, A Corner Friend at the IFS, Autumn Joy. Dorinda, Pot latch, Biddy, Popover, Bright Ray, T. A., Remember Me, Peggy Anne. Sister Virginia, Keziah Doolittle, Anna Nell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
HOW THE FRENCHMEN PRO
 NOUNCE THEIR NAMES.

Editor Social Corner: In these days it is difficult to keep up with enuncia- tory requirements of the age. Doubt less your Social Corner readers would like to know how the names of the visiting F'renchmen are pronounced. I herewith append an authentic list for their enlightenment:
 Marshal Joffre, pronounced Joff with the accent on the "o," Sjoff. Premier Rene Viviani, pronounced Renay Veeviahue, accent on the last syllable.
 Lieutenant D. Torsan, pronounced Torshan, accent on the last syllable Admiral Chocheprat, pronounced Shosheprah, with the accent on the last syllable.
 Marquis de Chambrun, pronounced Shahmbrun.
 Lieutenant Colonel John F'abry, pro- nounced F'aybree, accent on the las syllable.
 Corporal Tins, pronounced Tehn. Private Abel Jolly, pronounced Abel Sjolee, accent on the last syllable. You may like to try your tongue and nasal intonation on these, MT. Editor. They beat me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
THE MONTH OF MAY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: re- member some Sister of Club No. said perhaps she would entertain the Club in May. l guess that as I have not seen any notice about it that the month of May is not here yet. Ha! l see many a Sister on the streets, but that is all. I am getting anxious to see Mayfayre roll her eyes once more and see Annette blush like every thing.
 l have had a sore finger for some time so do not write much
 Come old writers do buy a pen and do something if it is only to let us know you have survived the winter We shall all get the blues if some one doesn't start something
 Your Social Corner Sister.
 DESAPrE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
HOW LONG IT TAKES SEEDS TO
 START.

Dear Corner F'riends:-As there will be many amateur gardeners this spring who will watch for the first appearance of green things growing l will send a few items concerning the length of time it takes for seed to come up under ordinary conditions. A cold season retards the starting and growing of seeds and plants, moisture and warmth start them sooner.
 Beans, tomatoes. cabbage, pumpkins squash, lettuce, onions come up in from to 10 days; peas 5 to 10; rad ish, 4 to S; turnip, to 6; cucumber, to &; corn 8 to 10; celery. parsnip and carrot about ? weeks; and pota- toes or weeks. Seed that is more than a year old is slower to start
 Dahlfa seed come in about days; aster 8; pinks or 6; gloxinia weeks; naSturtum days; also, pan sies and verbenas.
 When through working in the gar den, clean the tools up and they will be easier to work with next time, than if left to get rusty or dirt dried on. spring.
 I am interested in reading about the Sisters gardens. for I am interested in gardening myself and think I will have a real Social Corner garden as one of beans to plant, so, there need be no lack of baked beans for our dinner on Social Corner days next winter.
 Whoever lost a black veil at the Hall on the 9th of May will let rfe know will be glad to return it to the owner.
 THEODA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

The young man who was pushing the perambulator In the park pressed his foot on the lever that applied the brakes to the rear wheels of the vehi- cle and sat himself upon a bench.
 Hot, isn't it?" was his introductory remark to the park policeman whose genial smile brought two gurgling laughs from the occupant of the cab.
 'Tt is that-if y work" returned the park policeman. "But you're takin it easy, it seems to me. If you had to hustle like myself"
 Yeah, you do work hard!" laughed the young man I'll bet it's some job standing around all day with a blue uniform on and wearing white gloves. White gloves always were symbolic of toil-I don't think. It must be a ter rible strain to keep a field of roses from leaving their beds. How would you like my job? I'm home on a weeks vacation and forced to get out and propel a baby carriage every after noon for three hoursi A vacation!''
 'Is it your baby or are yuh just mindin' it while the nurse is at the movies?"
 "Why; certainly, it's my baby. Ar .tie,'' said the young man, addressing his offspring. say papa to nice, big p'liceman. Of course, officer, he's bashful now, but you ought to hear him when he's home. He talks like Bryan when the gate receipts are large. Appreciates a joke, too. Ought to hear
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL
 SHRUBS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Shrubs which, though ornamental. have ber- ries which are good to eat. are inter estine not only to you, but to the birds they attract.
 Many persons do not know that bar berries make very good jam. This Is especially good with the Thanks giving turkey or wild game, being ap- propriate as we'll as tasty.
 Gourni or Eleganus longpipes pro- duces an elongated red berry in June or July, which is excellent picked from the plant and eaten.
 The Vaccinums. blueber-ry or huclzle- berry, besides being ornamental, are of an excellent flavor
 Elderberries to some tastes make a nice pie. The red fruited variety should not be used. The nannyberry (viburnum lenta- so) bears black fruit freely It has somewhat the flavor of bananas
 Besides, there are the blackberries. raspberries and entrants, species which are ornamental
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
CHARITY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- The subject on charity for discussion is most interesting. Differences of opinion as to what real charity is has a wide space I believe true charity, is giving to others, not money, food or clothes, but sympathy, to uplift or brighten a heavy heart. Silence is golden, gossip uncharitable
 Many undeserving boast of obtain ing something for nothing. It. is truly more blessed to give, than to receive, when we know, we gave it cheerfully, and willingly, and where it is needed. It Is just this on the other side, some little appreciation be shown.
 For sweet charity's sake, there is a vast field to work in. When we read or hear of large amounts subscribed or bequeathed to some public institu- tion, such as hospitals, orphan homes, the mainttanence for the aged or care for the blind, and other good works we can scarcely realize what a generous benevolence is accomplished.
 Each and all of us, can share in this work, for 1t is the spirit in which the gift is made, more than in the amount given. Let us not forget once we were helpless and perhaps again may be helpless and need the charity we withhold.
 Best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
MADGE.
coURTEsIEs FOR LITTLE PEo-
 PILE.

Boys of every age should lift their hats upon meeting girls or women on the street, or when talking to them; also. when saying good-by. the hat should be raised. This applies to your own sister or mother. too, remember. When older persons enter the room rise and give them your seat, or at least remain standing until they have tasTen another.
 At the table when anything is pass = ed to you do not say: 'I don't like it," even if you do not. Say, "No. thank YOU, do not wish any; or else take the dish and pass it to your neighbor, if there is no person waiting on the ta- ble.
 Never forget to say: Excuse me, please" if obliged to leave the table before the others.
 When you greet guests who may be in your home. offer them your hand. It is a sign of welcome.
 Becareful not to interrupt another in conversation, or if you must do so for some urgent season. say: Par don me"
 Never push any one out of the way in your haste to get somewhere. Ask them to kindly allow you to pass Never walk in front of a person if you can avoid it.
 Do not lean over another's should tNr and read unless you first ask their permission to do so.
 PAIrTA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
WHEELING THE KID

him laugh at me sometimes
 Then what are yuh kickin' about Yuh ought to be glad yuh have such fine boy
 T am But what I object to is wheeling him out in perambulator. It's sometimes embarrassing you know On numerous occa sions people have openly snickered- at me. l heard one young woman remark to her com panion: Isn't it nice of such a big boy to wheel his baby brother outT She meant mel I know I'm deucedly awk- ward at the job.' r T could see that you were a new hand at the business said the park policeman, consolingly. But you've got to learn from experience how to wheel a kids buggy, just like every thing else"
 How long do you think it will take me to learn?" asked the young man
 Well pursued the park policeman, T didn't know how to drive a baby carriage in good style until I wheeled out my boy Johnny"
 Was John your first or your sec7 ond?" asked the young man anxious ly.
 sI disremember exactly" said the policeman, but I believe he was my ninth"
 Good night, fair Juliet!" exclaimed the young man, as he released the brake on the perambulator and sped down the walk on high.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

and Wandering Jew. Your cards were pretty and I enjoyed the many senti- Inents and good wishes which they expressed
 The stamps, handkerchief and bill were fully appreciated: and also the book of poems from the Editor. I en-
 joyed everyone, especially the poem which reminded me of my own school days when I, too, dearly loved to chew gum.
 Then there was beautiful letter from Auntie No. 1. which contained a check, whom I now thank heartily.
 Maine Lover, Slim Jim, Practical Polly, Selinda, R. l.. J., Roxanne Vince, Dew Drop, Enoch Arden, Olga,
 Grandma H., Whiltwick, Olive. Wrin : lSle, Tidy Addley, Anna Nell, Polly Wintergreen, Biddy and Auntie No. 1, also for cards. I wish to add that among all the cards there were no du- plicates. Although I do not know when your birthdays come I not only wish you happy birthdays, but always bright and sunny hours.
 Oh, I forgot The Crank. I left it last to be said that the sentiment ex- pressed on the card sent is directly contrary to what we should expect A Crank to send.
 Best wishes.
 DIANA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
CLOTH SCREENS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:|It is time now to put on screens and as liked the ones used last year as well I thought I would tell others about them.
 I went to a local mill and bought a number of yards of the cheapest cloth they make, at four and one-half cents a yard. Then cut pieces the size I wanted and tackled on, using narrow strips of black cambric under the tacks. On the screen door I used the cloth for the lower part, and mosqui- to netting for the upper part. I like cloth better than netting, as it keeps out dust, prevents drafts, and lets in the light, while keeping out some of the heat.
 Would like to say to Prudy that she had better take her child to a doctor. Loss of appetite in a child may mean almost anything from a clogged liver to the initial stages of consumption. Anyway, one trip to the doctor now, may save several doctors visits later.
 BETSY BOBBETT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
SPRING GREENS.

Dear Social Cornerites: Those who cannot afford asparagus can indulge in boiled salt pork or bacon and greens This is a good recipe for serving cowslips. A peck cooked makes about a pint.
 Look over cowslips carefully and wash well. Let lay 30 minutes in cold water-if a little salt it will do no harn-then cook in the water 10 minutes. then drain, cover with boil ing water and cook till done-36 to 40 minutes. Place in colander and press out all the water. Place in a saucepan, return to stove and season with onehalf ounce or more of but ter, with pepper and salt to taste. May be garnished with cold boiled eggs. and served with vinegar or lem on juice.
 Dandelion. milkweed, pussley, and other edible greens may be cooked and served in like manner.
 Changes of water remove the bitter taste and they make most enjoya ble rations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
NO. 1 CLUES MAY MEETING.

Dear Social Cornerites:-Sister C. B. S. has given such a good report of the last meeting of Club No. 1, that you can all know that those who were fortunate enough to be there had a very enjoyable day.
 The only thing to mar our pleasure was to hear when we arrived there that some of the dear Sisters we had hoped to see and enjoy their company were sick at home.
 Our hearts were all made very sad to hear of the very serious illness of Aunt Abby whom we had hoped to see and methinks that many an earnest prayer was silently waited to the ever listening ear of Our Heavenly Father that if it could be His will that she might be spared to her family and to the Circle who all love her so dearly
 We missed Tidy Addly. Aunt Mehi- table, Crimson Rambler and others.
 One very pleasing in,iident of the meeting was Sister Ready being pres
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
BRITISH WAR RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Editor: Your readers may be interested in a few more British war recipes:
 Date Puddings: One pound whole meal flour, one e-quarter pound stand ard flour, two ounces sugar, one half pound dates, tablespoon syrup, two ounces margarine, a little milk or milk and water, teaspoon baking powder. Rub margarine into flour, add dates (stoned and chopped), baking powder and sugar, and mix to rather stiff dough with the syrup and milk. Steam in jan-jar for about two hours.
 Dripping Pudding: One-haIf pound four, one and one-haf ounces drip ping, teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt. Rub dripping into flour, and baking powder and salt. Mix to soft paste with milk and water Steam one and half hours in jam jar, and serve hot with syrup or jam.
 BIack-cap Pudding Sieve four ounces dry four into basin. add pinch of salt, and make well in. centre. Break in an egg, add one=half pint
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

milk, and stir in the four from the sides. Beat well, add more milk, ta- blespoon sugar, and handful dried cloth, and leave for hour. Then pour into greased basin, cover with butter paper, and steam for one and one-half hours. Serve with sweet sauce, in which jam has been dissolved.
 Brown Vegetable Soup: Two car- rots. turnip, two large onions. four potatoes or substitute, salt and pep per, dessertspoon of brown sugar, three pints cold water or vegetable stock, one-half pint milk eff Hked), a little dripping. Wash and prepare the vegetables, and cut them into small pieces. Make the dripping hot in saucepan; add the sugar and vege- tables. Cook until brown; then add stock. Bring to the boil, and sim nler until tender. Rub through sieve; add seasoning, and reheat. The milk may be added just before relocating.
 Yours for economy.
 VICTORIA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here are two nice seasonable recipes:
 Rhubarb Custard Pie: One cup cut rhubarb, one cup sugar. one tablespoon flour, one tablespoon melted lard, two eggs, one half teaspoon ginger extract. one cup milk. Cut rhubarb in small pieces and mix with sugar and flour. Beat egg yolxs add milk. ginger ex- tract and melted lard. Line pie plate with pastry, and fill with rhubarb mixture. Pour custard over and bake in moderate oven until firm. Cover with meringue made with stiff1y beat en whites of eggs to which two table spoons powdered sugar have been add ed. Sufficient for one small pie.
 Rhubarb Jam: Cut the rhubarb in pieces one inch long: take sugar pound for pound. Mix together. and let stand all night. In the morning pour off the syrup and boil until it begins to thiclen.
 Best wishes from
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
Tongue coupIets.

'SThe boneless tongue, so small and
 weak, Can crush and kill" declared the
 Greek 'sThe tongue destroys a greater horde, !" The Turk asserts, than does the
 sword" The Persian proverb wisely saith: "A lengthy tongue-an early death.' Or sometimes takes this form instead: Don't let your tongue cut off your
 head" The tongue can speak a word whose
 speed" Says the Chinese, 'outstrips the steed. g While Arab sages this impart: The tongues great storehouse is the
 heart" From Hebrew wit the maxim sprung: Though feet should slip, ne'er let the
 tongue" The sacred writer crowns the whole: ''Who keeps the tongue, doth keep his
 soul.''
 -SnurpeOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
Baltic.
A FEW NICE PUDDINGs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:l have a few quick pudding recipes I think you will appreciate for warm weather use:
 cupfuI of flour, a quarter of a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of baking pow der. sift together and add just enough rich milk to make a drop batter. But ter some cups, either custard or any pudding cups, put into each a spoon of the drop batter, then drop in two or three apricots with a tablespoon of the juice, add another spoonful of the dough on top, then put into a pan of boiling water to steam, allowing the cups to set in the water, not too deep, as the water will boil into the cups. Cover tightly and cook fifteen minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
ECONOMIST
ARRIVAL OF THE GOLDEN ROBIN

Editor Social Corner:-The wren a.rrived on my premises on the 18th of April and the Baltimore oriole on the 18th. These birds are both a little late. The oriole, or golden rob in, usually arrives and is seen fitting through the apple blossoms, but the app p-e-blossoms are late, too.
 In the Spring of 1916 the apple blossoms had come and gone on %ay 17th, and here it is the 2oth and they have not put in an appearance. Have you discovered that the scent of the apple blossom resembles the faint Odor of the hyacinth; or that the cherry blossom has a fragrance sim liar to the hawthorne.
 But the temperature for the past few weeks in the region of Boston has been 20 degrees lower every day than it was at the same period in 1916, ranging 50 degrees as against 70 de- grees- In view of this we are not sur pr1Sed by the backwardness of Spring.
 BIRD LOVER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
EVERYBODY PLANT POTATOES.

Dear Social Corner Editor: We do not realize the magnetic influence of the slogan. 'fAlI plant potatoes!" AS l was travelling through a distant state the other day there sat with me a little girl patriot with flag, and l ventured to say:
 You're a little patriot, aren't you?' Her eyes glistened and she said, smilingly:
 "YesI We are going to plant pota- toes because our country says we must!"
 'Is that so2" said I. Then you must have a garden?''
 oh, no! We have no gardeni" Then how can you grow potatoes ?'' I inquired.
 We shall grow ours in two flower pots!" she said, proudly. "shan't we, mamma ?"
 And an attractively dressed woman in the next seat turned around and indicated by a nod this was the way they were going to grow their potato crop!
 TTN(eT ,E TOTc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
RESIGNED.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: If the nations are menaced with famine we should not repine, but all be ready to do our bit in hope and forget all fear. [ recall to memory a good woman who always was in sight of want and some times slightly over the verge, but she used to sit and sew and hope and pray but never despair, and once when the pantry was bare and the children were fretty she said to them:
 Never worry so long as you can get three crackers for a centi"
 And this dear soul fought the bat tie of life through with an abiding faith in the goodness of God and His unimpea enable promises.
 I wonder if we all should not be benefited by the discussion of such words as ministry, resignation and charity2
 Where is Jennie and the Dreamer?
 RUTH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
MoLAssEs SPONGE CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Was very interested in Theoda's letter of the woodboX. I for one often wonder ed what all the jokes were about the woodbox. I think it was red once, if I am not mistaken. I hope to meet with the Sister who owns the woodbox some day; and also with all the Sis ters at some gathering.
 Ready: If you ever come to " per- haps you can find out there who is who.
 Kisseme: I was looking for you Friday. Where were you? How Is your eye now? Hope it is better.
 This is a recipe which I hope all the Sisters will try. It's fine:
 Molasses Sponge Cake U One-half cup molasses, one egg, one-half cup lard, one-half cup boiling water, one half cup sugar, one tablespoon vine gar, one teaspoon soda heaping one teaspoon each of cloves cinnamon and ginger, two and one-half cups flour. First put together your molasses, lard, sugar and egg and then add one-half cup boiling water to which you have added a teaspoon of soda. Then add cloves. cinnamon, ginger and flour.
 Luck to all who try it.
 nTDA-'T nARTT