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Williams news., 1917-06-28
Donkey Meat Fine, Moravians Learn.

According to a newspaper account, the governor of Moravia, in Austria Hungary, has given instructions that the population of the province should eat donkey meat as much as possible In order to save the inadequate supply of other meats.
 The flesh of the donkey tastes like that of the finest game, it Is stated, and experiments have proved con- pletely satisfactory. Donkey meat has few peers as a table delicacy, the newspaper article declares.
Williams news., 1917-06-28
Fastens More Securely Than Knot

A package tie invented by Warrer L. Bald of New York is designed tc fasten the ends of cord without tying the ends, and more securely than any knot. It is a simple, easily manipu- lated device, made from spring wire Only two operations are hooked around the wire loops, and when a strain is put upon these the cord is secured more tightly, the spreading of the wire acting as a lever.
 The wire tie is made also as a part of a package handle.
Williams news., 1917-06-28
ECONOMY IN LEATHER.
Simple Measures Recommend ed for Increasing the Wear of Shoes and Preserving Harness.

War demands leather-for soldiers shoes, leather for harness, leather for equipment of many kinds. In this country there is no such surplus that we can afford to waste any of it i; and it is wasting leather not to care for and preserve it prop erly. In the army and out, we all wear shoes. If we manage them rightly, they will last longer, we will not need so many new ones, and there will be more left for others. The following suggestions from the Leather and Paper Laboratory of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture can be utilized by everyone who walks.
 To Save Shoes
 Shoes should be oiled or greased whenever the leather begins to get hard or dry. They should be brushed thor oughIy, and then all the dirt and mud that remains washed off with warm water, the ex- cess water being taken off with a dry cloth. While the shoes are still wet and warm, apply the oil or grease with a swab of wool or flannel. It is best to have the oil or grease about as warm as the hand can bear, and it should be rubbed well into the leather, preferably with the palm. If necessary the oil can be applied to dry leather, but it penetrates bet ter when the latter is wet. Af- ter treatment, the shoes should be left to dry in a place that is warm, not hot.
 Castor oil is satisfactory for shoes that are to be polished; for plainer footgear neat's- foot, fish oil, or oleine may be substituted. If it is desired to make the shoes and boots more waterproof beef tallow may be added to any of these substan- ces at the rate of half a pound of tallow to a pint of oil. The edge of the sole and the welt should be greased thoroughly. Too much grease can not be applied to these parts.
 A simple method of making the soles more durable, pliable and and water resistant is to swab them occasionally with linseed oil, setting them aside to dry overnight.
 Many of the corarlon shoe polishes are harmful to leath- CT. All those which contain sulphuric, hydrochloric, or OK zine, or other volatile solvents, have tendency to harden the leather and make it more ia- ble to crack.
 It is poor economy. too, to wear shoe with the heel bad ly worn on one side. This throws the shoe out of shape and may soon result in it's ruin. It is also likely to cause tenn porary injury to the foot.
 To Preserve Harness
 Harness leather, like shoes, can not be neglected without injury that lessens it's dura- bility. It should be washed and oiled frequently. The washing should be done in te- pid water with a neutral soap and sponge or stiff brush. Af- ter rinsing in clean tepid water, the harness is hung up to drain little while before oiling.
 For driving harness neat's- foot or castor oil is best, but for heavy harness there may be some tallow in the oil. The applications should be light for driving and liberal for heavy harness. The oil, warm to the hand, is rubbed thor oughly into the leather while 1t is still warm from the wash ing. Excess oil which the leather is unable to take up
Williams news., 1917-06-28
Chanoed Her Mind.

Mrs. Gabby-Mrs. Finnicky Is very discriminating woman, I understand. Mrs. Gabbles-I was similarly de- ceived until I saw her husband.
Williams news., 1917-06-28
Contrary Merit.

Prospective Maid-Have you hard wood floors, mem?
 Prospective Mistress (eagerly)-Yes, but they're easy wood to clean.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

Dear Social Cornerites: These are things it may be well to remember:
 if scissors with which marshmal- lows are cut for candy. puddings, ic- ings, etc. are held under hot water faucet every few minutes during the process you will find that 1t does away with all the stickiness on the blades which is so annoying.
 Delicious Gems: One egg. a pinch of salt, one tablespoon of sugar. one tablespoon of molasses, three and one- fourth cups of milk. one-half cup of bran, three and one-fourth cups of flour, sifted: one teaspoon of baking powder; two tablespoons of melted butter. Bake in gem pans that have been well greased.
 Soak . tablespoon of gelatin in two tablespoons of cold water for two hours. Peel a large pineapple, cut out the eyes and discolored parts and chop fine, mixing with two cups of sugar. Dissolved the soaked gelatin in a half pint of boiling water, then stir this and a half pint of cold water in with the pineapple. Pour the whole prepa- ration into a freezer and freeze. white and creamy
 My little "fireless" ironer, as call it. consists of several pieces of white blotting paper, about 20 by 90 inches. moisten the article. such as a hand kerchief or dolly. and place it between two pieces of plotting paper and then place a heavy weight over 1t and in, a few minutes it is ironed. This idea is especially acceptable to the woman or girl who boards.
 JULIETTE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
A VISION OF THE HOLY CITY,

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Can you imagine one hundred thous- and voices singing The Star Spangled Banneri
 The writer had the pleasure of par ticipating in the Song and Light Fall Festival given by the Community Cho- rus of the city of New York. held in Central Park on the evenings of the 18th and 14th of September, under the inspiring leadership of MT. Harry Barnhart.
 The centre of the festival was mag nificently staged on the north shore of the Long Lake on a huge platform. Directly in front was seated the or chestra of seventy pieces, the two thousand members of the Community Chorus and two thousand children who joined in the responses and whose childish voices blended perfectly with the deeper tones of the men and wo- men around them.
 The lighting effect was superb. From the Seventy-second street entrance to the centre of the festival and around the lake, hundreds of Japanese lan- terms and scores of hand painted lamps were hung fin the tops of the trees and the shrubbery. The park in the vicinity of the lake was an abso- lute picture of a childs conception of fairy1and Even the boats that piled across the lake were handsomely deco rated with colored lanterns and re- minded one of a gondolier scene in Venice.
 On the evening of the 18th the en- tire 23rd Infantry of 1700 men. as well as thousands of other soldiers and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
TO PRESERVE PEARS.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: The following tested methods of pre- serving pears may not come amiss
 Pear chips To four pounds of pears allow two pounds 6f sugar. two ounces ginger and two lemons. Pare firm pears, quarter, core and cut in small pieces. Add sugar and ginger to the pears and let stand overnight. In the morning add lemon juice and the grat- ed rind of lemon and cook slowly for three hours. Turn into glasses and seal.
 Canned pears: Pare the fruit, cut in halves. and remove cores, retaining the stems. Make a sirup of one cup of water. one and one-half cups of su- gar, and the juice of one lemon. Skim, add pears and cook until tender. Ster- flize Jars and covers. and with silver fork place pears in jar. Fill jar to overf1owing with hot sirup. Adjust rubber and cover and tighten securely at once. Bartlett pears are the best for canning.
 To can pears by the cold pack method, b1anch the fruit minute or two, plunge in cold water, and pack closely in jars. Cover with hot sirup. place covers loosely in position. and after water in boiler has reached boil ing point sterilize twenty minutes.
 MARY JANE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
A CHANGE OF OCCUPATION.

Oh, what has become of the old-fash- toned farmer, Who used to go out bright and early
 each morn Before he had breakfast and work in
 the barnyard, Or blow six or seven large acres of
 corn? No longer he drives in an ancient wagon To town with 8 tattered straw hat and blue jeans. He uses a touring car now on his
 travels, His wife has the choice of three fine 1imouSineS. You see, things have changed since way back in the nineties. Iris years since the old man has fol- lowed a blow, For he and his wife are Just rolling in riches, They take summer boarders at fancy rates now.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
GREETINGS FROM PRUDY.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: I had a, very pleasant day with you at Lucy Acorn's,, the first time I have met with you; and should like to meet with you at Aunty No. 1's, if she will tell me where to go.
 Dom Pedro: Sorry I did not meet you in The Bulletin tent at the Fair, was in there twice but did not find a Corner Sister.
 Katvdid: I hope you will get we'll SC fast that you will not be gone long; also, that you will not be beyond The Corner while you are gone.
 Aunt Mary: Please write again. Aunty No. 1: Please tell us where to go October 3rd, as I am not very well acquainted. I do not know where you are.
 With best wishes to you all.
 PRUDY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
Every Woman Wants

boil until they can be pierced with fork. Mix strained pulp with hulls, Take juice from hulls and add three fourths as much sugar as you have weight of hulls. Boil violently, add ing pubs and hulls. a portion at time in order not to stop the boiling When transparent place preserves in sterilized jars, cook syrup while longer if it has net already reached consistency of honey. When it has reached this stage pour it over the cold preserves. and seal jar.
 Batter Fruit Puddinq: Butter thick ly a pudding dish that will hold 8 pint and one-half: fill 1t nearly full of good baking apples cut up fine Pour over them a batter made with four tablespoons of flour, three eggs and one-haif pint of milk. Tie a but tered and floured cloth ever the dish which ought to be quite full. and boil the pudding one and a quarter hours Turn it out into a hot dish and streW sugar thicl<ly over it.
 HELEN P.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
sTOlLET ARTICLES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-These recipes may interest some of you.
 Almond Paste-Beat ounces of bitter almonds, add to them 3 ounces of lemon juice. ounces of almond oil and enough weak spirits of wine and ether to make a paste.
 Cold Cream-One-ha1f ounce white wax, put into a small basin; with ? ounces of almond oil; when quite melted add ounces of rose water: this must be done very slowly, little by little; and as you pour in, beat the mixture smartly with a fork to make the water incorporate; when all Is in corporated the cold cream is complete. and you may pour into jars for future use.
 Hair Restorative wood leaves. of which take a handful and put in 1 pint boiling water, simmer for about an hour and ten minutes, and then strain. In applying it to the hair rub manufactured on purpose for cleaning combs, brush we'll and wipe with a towel.
 To wash brushes dissolve a piece of soda the size of a walnut in a quart of water. Put the brush bristle down and dip in water and out again, keep ing the backs and handles out of the water. Rinse brushes in a little cold water; shake well, wipe handles and back on a towel, (but not the brist1es) set brushes near the fire to dry.
 Toilet Soap-Take two pounds of pure beef tallow, pounds of sal soda, ounce of oil of bergamon: ounce of borax; boil slowly one hour; stir often; let 1t stand and cool. Then warm it over so 1t will run easily, and turn into cups or molds dipped in cold water. This makes a delightful toilet soap.
 RTE BROCK.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
A LITTLE PLACE IN FLORIDA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I will tell you about place called Sanford. It Is a very small city, but the people there did not like to hear it called a you did call it village.
 Sanford is beautsflly situated on Lake Monroe, which is the head of steamboat navigation on the St. Johns river, Florida. The city was named after General Sanford, the own CT of some very fine groves a few miles out of town. He and his wife have benefited the place by starting g. public library and reading room which Mrs. Sanford furnished at her town expense.
 The sidewalks in Sanford are made of shells, and after they are worn down are nice to walk upon. There is not much high land in Florida It themselves looking at a film when in action, for you can stand and look and see a number of miles through the woods. The pine trees and pa1mAttos are so tall, and there is so little un- derbrush, this makes pretty scenery.
 There is ooe very pretty spot about one-half mile from Sanford: there are car shops and back of them are in blossom; and it seemed so home like to see little brook with a bank.
 The soil everywhere in Florida is very sandy and there are no rocks. There are different kinds of land the high pine barrens and tic hum muck land. The latter is very rich, and has live oaks, cypress, and other kinds of trees. The whole covered with a mass of beautiful towering vines. The hummock land am told is used for health.
 There is one peculiar thing about the grass south. it does not resemble our New England grass. Some of it
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
DESIRABLE DESSERTS,

Dear Social sCorner Sisters. These are desirable desserts:
 Rebecca Pudding: Four cups scala ed milk, one-half cup cornstarch, one spoon salt, one-ha1f cup cold milk one teaspoon vanilla, whites Of three eggs. Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt. dilute with cold milk. Add scalded milk, stir ring cornstarch until mixture thick ems, afterwards occasionally; cook for fifteen minutes. Add faNOring and whites of eggs beaten stiff and mix thoroughly; mold, chill, and serve with Yellow sauce.
 Yellow Sauce: Two eggs, one cupof powdered sugar, one and one-half tea spoons lemon juice, one tablespoon orange juice. Beat eggs until thick; add one-half sugar gradually; add re- nnainder sugar; then fruit sauce.
 Apples in Bloom: Select eight red apples, cook in boiling water until sift, turning them often. Have the water half surround apples. Remove the skins carefully, that the red color may remain, and arrange on serving dish. To the water add one cup sugar. the grated rind of one-haIf lemon, and Juice of one orange; simmer until re- duced to one cup. Cool and pour over apples.
 NeapoIitan Baskets: Bake sponge cake in gem pans, cool, and remove center Fill with cream sauce, flavor ing half the sauce with chocolate. Melt chocolate, dilute with lot water, cool, and add cream sauce slowly to cho- colate. Garnish with candied cherrles and angelica.
 Fruit Salad: Arrange alternate lay CTS of shredded pineapple, sliced ban anas, and sliced oranges, spring ling each layer with powdered sugar. Chill before serving.
 To Shred Pineapple: Pare and cut out eyes; pick off small pieces with a silver fork, continuing until all soft part is removed.
 To Slice Oranges: Remove skin and white covering, slice lengthwise that the tough center may not be served; seeds should be removed.
 Fruit Cream: Peel four bananas mash, and rub through a sieve; add pulp and juice of two oranges, one ta- blespoon lemon juice, one tablespoon sherry wine, two-thirds cup powder ed sugar. one and one-quarter table spoons granulated gelatine dissolved in one-quarter cup boiling water Cool in ice water, stirring constantly, and fold in whip from two cups of cream
 EASTER LILY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22

sailors, took an active part. :, They were seated across the lake from the chorus on the steps above the foun- tain at the end of the Mall. The reg ing through the park behind its band. On the evening of the 14th the mem bers of the 71st regiment were the honored guests. e..
 On the second evening the writer forsook the chorus and betook to the outskirts to study the setting of the Holy City,; and surely the artists dream of the Holy City" was fully
 Under the rays of the lights the dazzling throng of white robed sing CTS, stretching away in the shadows, foreground, was transformed into a scene of great majesty.
 Verify, this was a faithful repre- sentation of the Holy City,, for it Heavens with the Great Waite Throne, and the boundless silver robed throns surrounding.
 After the singing of America" or chestra selections and short address by Mayor Mitchell, the opening mum her by the chorus, Gounod's Send Out Thy Light" was sung and the people bespoke their admiration in rounds of applause. Then the chorus sang the new hymns of the people.
 But when the chanting of the cho- rus in "No Shadows Wonder. All Light and Song" from Gaups Oratorta. 'The Holy City," came across the water the assembly stood entraneed, while echoed, "No Partings Wonder" through the massive groves.
 Little could be seen of the vast cl owd assembled in the distance amid ing applause that came from the dark receSSes was startling.
 Then came the anthem "They That Sow in Tears" and again the deeper toned alto solo. Eye Hath Not Seen," try" with the responses by the chil- dren of Holy. Holy, Lord God of Hosts," mingling with the bass voices in the anthem. "A New Heaven and a prano solo, "These Are They Which Came" And. indeed. one could almost see that transfgured, glistening throng entering the gates of the New Jerusa- lem, where truly, in the words of the Thirst No More" The audience cheer ed the white robed singers until the echoes of the last Allelulia died away:
 Then the soldiers had their turn and "over There" and the people joined and sang alternately with the Great Chorus on the opposite shore, until the park rang with music. Pack Up Your Its a Long. Long Way to Tipper- ary,' My Old Kentucky Home" :" Dixie" and scores of others were not forgotten.
 The festival closed with the singing by the Great Chorus of Handel's Hal lelujah Chorus" after which the en- tire crowd joined with them in Near CT, My God, to Thee" and "The Star Spangled Banner"
 It was estimated that the assem- blaze numbered fully one hundred thousand the first evening, and the second evening the number was prob ably doubled. I. have but faintly de- scribed this wonderful scenic picture, but that vision of the Holy City" will never be forgotten.
 THE LITTLE SINISTER.
 New York Citv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
VEGETABLE DISHES

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These excellent recipes may be new to some of you:
 Cabbage a Ia cauIifIower: Cut the a stewpan. cover with water and keep closely covered: when tender, drain off the water; put in a small piece of butter with a little salt, one-half a cup of cream. or one cup of milk. Leave on the stove a few minutes be- fore serving.
 Eggplant Pie: Cook together in a baking pan alternate layers of egg plant and chopped cooked meat, salted to taste. If raw meat only is available 1t may be fried until brown before baking. Tomato juice or pulp, or a few sliced tomatoes may be added if desired.
 Crowned Tomatoes: Take large round tomatoes and halve them, place them the skin side down in a frying pan in which very small quantity of butter and lard, or their substitutes, have been previously melted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dredge we'll with flour. Place the pan on a hot part Of the fire and let them brown again, and so on until they are quite done.
 Beet Relish: Wash and cook beets until tender. Remove skins and when cold chop fine and to each cup of chopped beets allow three tablespoons of grated horseradish root, two table spoons lemon juice. two teaspoons of powdered sugar and one teaspoon salt. Mix all together and bottle.
 PiekIed 6eets and Horseradish: l: Cook beets. remove skins and chop fine. To each quart of chopped beets allow one. cup of grated horseradish. one teaspoon salt and one-haIf tea spoon paprika. Place mixture in a saucepan and add sufficient scaIding hot water to cover. Reheat to boiling point. Sterilize jars and covers Turn mixture into jars. adjust rubbers and fasten covers securely.
 HANNAH WHO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
SUGAR SNAPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: This is my second letter and none has said welcome. I am much interested in all the letters.
 Katydid: I am glad you are going on trip. I saw you go past in your new Overland. I suppose you are sitting on mountain peaks by this time. I think you will find it very cold, but I know that is what you will like. Hope you will come back much improved in health.
 Mrs. Suze. Making the most of things was good. Are sou a new writer. If so write often and a well come.
 Bob White: Glad to hear from you after so long a time. Best regards to your mother. What a blessing to have a mother
 Wiltwyck Your canned beans recipe is good. I have tried all of Katy dids' recipes end find them all A 1. Her lemon pie is the best I ever ate. If any one missed the recipe, if re- quested I will give it next time.
 Sugar Snaps: Whites of two eggs. eight tablespoons melted butter one small cup sugar, two tablespoons milk, two cups flour, one teaspoon baking powder, one teaspoon vanilla; roll thin and sprinkle with suCI-.
 KYANZIE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22

is tall and very wiry. not at all good feed for cattle.
 Nearly all kinds of vegetables can be raised in Florida, also fruits in large quantities, such as oranges, lemons, grape fruit. bananas. grapes. strawberries and mulberries. The wild pIums are delicious and several other kinds of fruit and berries.
 They make a syrup of sugar cane and the people there use it in place of molasses. Some use cottonseed oil for cooking purposes.
 They turn their swine out. and let them run wild and when they want pork they go out in the woods and shoot a pig. The pigs are all brand ed before they turn them out so they will know to whom they belong.
 Bees do well there as there are so many beautiful flowers. The orange trees are pretty with their waxen blossoms, and it seems queer to see green fruit, ripe fruit, and the waxen blossoms amid the green leaves on one tree.
 a The St. Johns river is bordered with large trees which are covered with long gray moss that sweeps to the ground.
 ETEHELYN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
EXPERIENCE.

once loaned a man five dollars III the confidence of youth, For I felt by that I'd keep. loyal friend; He said he'd pay it Thursday, and l thought he told the truth, But that day our sweet acquaintance reached an end; Twas very small inXestmenr the That I let him have so very long ago, For now I am a skeptic-when they come around to me Every Tom and Dick and Harry that I know. I can say with feeling No; just for get you asked and go, For I want to keep your friendship, don't you see Do not think me close and cold that this small loan withhold, For your friendship is a precious thing to me" Once I introduced a fellow to maiden For she asked me who he was. and if I would; And as soon as she had met him, sir, she threw me overheard Presumably to show me where l stood. I have never been quite sorry that she treated me that way Because it made my future actions clear. And now if any maiden should smile winningly and say You know him! Won't you intro duce him, dear?" I can say with feeling, No; in a hur- ry-got to go; I'm sorry to refuse a thing so small, Do not think I'm mean you kSow, that I have to treat you so- The cuss is not worth knowing aft