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Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05

| Tin othy and james Goggin, stu
dents at Trinity College and Freder-
lex Goggin, student at Storrs College
spent Thanksgiving with their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. Goggin, Jr.
of East Canaan.
John F. Goggin of Plainville spent
Thanksgiving at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Goggin.
Miss Florence Goggin of Canaan
has been spending a few days with
relatives here.
Misses Mary O'Riley and Ruth
Gaylord spent the holiday at their
homes here.
Miss Augusta Cclligan of Sharon
spent few days at her home.
William Rowland of West Stock
bridge, Mass. spent Sunday at Cyrus
Howland's.
Miss Mary Ivory spent Saturday
in Winsted.
M. N. Foley has been spending a
few days in Danbury and POUCH
keepsie, N. Y. where he took exam
nation for promotion to engineer,
which he passed successfully.
Miss Mary Tierney spent a few
days last week with friends in Pine
Bush, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Cowdrey, Mrs.
Irene Cowdrey and Miss Kate Bird
spent Tuesday in Winsted.
George Smith moved his family
to Canaan last Saturday. We were
all very sorry to have them go.
The usual number of Thanksgiv-
ing guests were in town. At C. H
Sage's, R. C. Burr, Eben Burr and
wife and Miss Munson Of Norfolk
at E. S. Roberts the home families
and M. B. Roberts and family OF
Wterbury, seventeen sat down to
dinner; at N. Beebe's, w. N. Beebe
nd family and Mrs. Hiram Beebe
and family of Canaan; at Mrs. F
Gaylord's, Miss Alling, also Miss
Ruth Gaylord; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Goodwin and children, Mr.. and Mrs
G. K. Goodwin at Chas. Goodwin's
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher at H. L. Law
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05

rence's, also Mrs. Parsons of Ca
naan; Mr.. and Mrs. w. Garfield and
Mrs. Garfield and Alonzo at Dewey
Canfield's; Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Beebe
went to w. D. Hyes, Canaan; Mr..
and Mrs. H. c.. Allyn to their sons
Canaan.
The Red Cross Workers met with
Mrs. Fletcher at the parsonage We'd
nesday.
Several from here attended the
supper at the M. E. church, Canaan,
Tuesday night.
Miss E. J. Alling was called to
Springfield Saturday to care for
Roy Brinton and family.
The c. E. Society give a social at
the conference room Friday even
ing. Lunch served for fifteen cents.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05
WEST CORNWALL

The social at the chapel was much
enjoyed by all, which means that
about seventy people had pleasant
social evening. The leader was Mrs
R. N. Cochrane who has charge OF
the Home Department Of the Sun.
day School.
This week Friday the Christian
Endeavor Society will hold a social
in the chapel.
The lectures given by the pastor
on Tuesday evening at North Corn
wall are exceedingly interesting and
the attendance is increasing. Last
week they met at Mr.. Noah Rogers,
and this week the gathering is at
the home of VIM. G. Hart.
Miss Jessie Hart leaves this week
for winter in New York.
The Red Cross has decided to
hold only one meeting a week
through the winter. So until fur
Their notice the only meeting will be
on Friday at the Red Cross rooms
in Cornwall. AS there are to be no
more surgical dressings made, much
of the work on hospital supplies and
relief work can be done at home.
This allows the ladies of West Corn
wall to meet in the village on We'd
nesdays for Red Cross work as well
as the privilege of taking work home.
VIM. Oliver had big loss last
week when a fox killed all his hens.
Later when the fox returned to
carry off his booty, he was caught in
the hen yard. But in spite of sew
eral men after him, Mr.. fox made his
escape.
DR.. Grand-Lienard is at home for
a months furlough. At the end of
his vacation he is to report for duty
at Boston.
Those who failed to attend church
on Sunday morning missed an ex-
ceedingly interesting and instructive
sermon.
Miss Hazel Bailey was at home fol-
Thanksgiving
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05
FALLS VILLAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Spencer and
son have returned after spending a
week in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Burnett and
Miss Luella Burnett spent Thanks
giving in Holyoke, Mass.
Mrs. F. P. Olcott returned to
Hartford Tuesday after spending a
week at S. L. Frear's.
George 1. Ayres and family spent
Thanksgiving at A. w. Williams in
Salisbury.
A. w. Moore spent a few days at
his home in New Britain last week.
M. L. Engelhardt left here last
week Wednesday for Boston, Mass.
L. R. Willard of New Britain was
an over Sunday guest of VIM. l..
= Willard.
Mrs. VIM. H. Hart has been spend
ing few days with relatives in
Bridgeport.
F. L. Spencer entertained his
brother from Poughkeepsie over the
weekend.
VIM. Pectal and family have
moved to Amesville from Canaan.
Geo. B. Mcclellan and family
spent Thanksgiving in Bridgeport.
Some of the guests who spent
Thanksgiving with relatives and
friends are: N. Church Ward of
Camp Devens, Preston B. Ward and
Harold Bray of Brooklyn, N. Y. at
Mrs. E. A. Wards; Geo. w. Capron
of Bridgeport at Mrs. G. V. Cap
ron's; Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews of
Millerton at Arthur Wagoner's;
Miss Eleanor Tracy of New Haven
at J. S. Tracy's; Miss Clara D1n-
ham of New Haven at D. E. Deans;
: Richard P Smith and wife of Camp
Sewer at Mrs Smiths; Anna Rogers
of New Haven and John Rogers of
Hampton, Va. at Sadie Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Smith returned
to Camp Sewer Tuesday morning.
The children of the D. M. Hunt
School collected 1885 in their
Red Cross stockings. Ruth Marcy
and William Argall collecting the
most money.
F. E. How'd shipped apples to
Bridgeport last week.
Mrs. M. Moore returned to this
NAALcSO 4'AOlooy AOlh L AOColIC1O, 1hcIoo
Mrs. Cunningham and family have
gone to Great Darlington to live.
Miss Marjory A. Russell returned
to Hartford Sunday.
DR.. T. L. Watson has returned to
New Haven.
G. w. Burkett and Harold R..
Russell were home a short time
Sunday.
J. T. and T. J. Bartle spent
Thanksgiving in Lakeville.
The Burkett brothers are to work
getting well opened to put water
in the barn.
. Frank Caul, a former resident of
this place was in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Preston of
West Cornwall spent Thanksgiving
at Harry Russell's.
Robert Woodin entertained rela-
tives from Winsted Thanksgiving.
Otto Rocholl entertained New
York city guests Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Laura Brinton spen: Thanks
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05

giving with the Merriman family in
Hartford.
Dr. Skiff was the guest of his
parents on Skiff Mountain Thanks
giving.
Joseph Smith was in town to
attend the funeral of Bernard Smith.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05
SOUTH CANAAN

Miss Anna Palmer of Pittsfeld
visited friends in town last week.
Moses Butler of West Cornwall
visited relatives in this place last
week
Hollenbeck Grange will hold its
regular meeting this evening,
(Tuesday). The Inspector is ex-
pected. Election of officers and a
good time.
C.. E. Holcolhb is on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-05
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our l-eighbors
and friends for the sympathy mani
tested by numberless kind acts dur
ing the sickness and death of our
beloved parent and husband.
Mrs. Bernard Smith and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Smith
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
SHE LIKES TO cRocYET.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I wish you each very Happy and Prosper eus New Year. How fast the year has flown, but none too speedily to bring tis "Peaca on earth, good will to mem for which our hearts have long been. seeking in earnest prayer. May we never be called to arms again to defend eur coiors. Let peace and righteousness prevail.
 Twice Twenty: 1 wish to thank you for the directions to make crochet t, and I think it's the pfettisst pattern I ever saw, and I wasn't but short tifno making it. It has been greatly admired.
 I do enjoy finding directions for ( d'f- ferent crocheted articles in The Cor her, for crocheting is my enjoyment Some time ago a Sister sent ir sim pie directions for making tatting and was so pleased, for I know bow te just make the stitch, and I thourht that would be just the help I needed but the paper has gotten lost and wonder if she would send the direc- tions in again. I should be very grate- ful to hefs
 Chefs Sister: You are ro 1onger 8 mystery to me. Yes! I know who is who.
 Jim: Glad to see a line from youi pen again. Don't let it get rusty wondered why with such a patriotic family Son did not have them oH eEr Roll of Honor. We want a full list of our brave boys, you know.
 Papa's Boy: Where art thou?
 Olga: You should have seen the pretty yoke I have just crocheted and sent away for Christmas If waS q beauty.
 MERRY rhpAkEIa,c pOv
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

ing the songs that for nineteen hun dFed years have been heard in every hamlet of the civilized world, but never so welcome nor understood as now.
 The trumpets rang out loud and clear the Glorious Songs of Old" and and the listening people respoFdedJ While Shepherds Watched OCT their Flocks by Night" tlieir voices fningliiig with the clarion notes of the triifipeters, rising higher and higher. and 'Prals- ing God in the Highest
 The chimes on the Metropolitan Tower were heard at intervals above the hymns of rejoicing. and when the bells counted the midnight hour for moment every voice was silent, and then the whole assembly broke into cheers and singing.
 Down the streets of this great city decorated With Red Cross flags and the flags of ctf allies ih honor of the crews of our battleships who will en- ter New York harbor OH the. day fol levine Christmas, and rrake a land parade the day fo!lowine ech6ins these songs of Peace and Welcome.
 And yet do I see those uptufned faces, looking toward the Tree oi Light, singing of the new Light and the new Pea56 that has dawned upoT the earth.
 THE ,TtVTT, IF SI5T 5TNSTEn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS,

UNCLE SAM'S DAUGHTER-Letter received and forwarded to Aunt Mary.
 THANKS of the Editor to Huldy, Joan and Aunt Mary for cards and kind wishes.
 BILLIE, who is at the wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. for the winter. sends greetings and a Merry Christmas to all Social Corner writ CTS.
 THE EDITOR thanks Easter Lily, Deliah Deal, Olga, Potlatch. Crimson Rambler Married and Happy, Prim- foso Wiltwyck. Uncle Sams Daugh- ter. Ready, Aunty No. l. keziah Doo- little for pretty Christmas cards.
 KEZIAI DOOLITTLES-Card for warded to Interested Reader.
 BLANCHE-Greetings sent to Inter- ested Reader.
 UNCLE SAArS DAUGHTER-Let ter received and forwarded to Jennie.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
GOOD WEATHER IN NORTH nA=
 KOTA.

Dear Social Corner Sis:ers;I have read of your cuttings and pheasant paf- ties and feel like the little girl who said, Such good times. and I ainft in 'em."
 We have had beautiful weather, however. Just two or three light snows covered the ground or grass, no rain except couple of ttiffider showers in September, clear, sunny days so wSrfn that we have opened doors at noon until last week. Eat- tie are feeding out on the wild grass. It is fortunate for us, for feed is very scarce-no h;;y to be bought unless some one moves away-theH it is $14 ton.
 A letter written by friend in Nsw4 ark. N. J., speaks of seeing sailors washing their uniforms. and says tliey lay them on board and clean them with a serub5ing brush. Here, every woman washes heavy clethifig that way. Heavy things ara soaked in studs, then taken on the wash board and scrubbed with a soft seruhbiHg brush dipped often in the water rinsed in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
AUNT MARY'S NEW YEARS
 THOUGHTS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Brothers: As we are drawing toward the end of the year and we glance backward over the months that have passed, we realize that the seasons hare. brought us many blessings, the least of which has been the associa- tion and good influences received from Tho Social Corner.
 As the different seas6rs of the year bring for Cur enjoyment different pleasures and attractions so the diff ferent stages of human l'fA bring their different attractions. Childhood is and animal life is reioicine in new activity as tle warm, sunny weather gives new life and force te every liv= ing thing.
 As the soft south wind floats over the land it b-eathes such halTny fra grance and whispers gladness and hope to an. Tfc birds follow in it's path WarbIng their notes cf praise How sweet the lrHsic of the trooll that | gliGes noisly down the hillside re- ioicin@ to be free again; the children gay and happy are ruHning to find the earliest flowers; and manhood, catching the inspiration of the season, l seems to resume the freshness of
 
 l children and remembering the sdays of their childhood.
 | The Simmer shn shining tipon the earth brings forth from the buds of | the springtime flowers and fruit | through the aid of the dew and rain | from the clouds. The child has de- veloped into youth, rejoicing in the strength and aspirations of budding 1 manhood striving to prepare himself ] for the part in the worlds great ae- tivities to which he is the most inclined The heart of the young student beats with hope and anticipation of success in his studies and the you5 husband man reicices over the growing crops and thrifty herds and lives in joyful anticipation Of abundant karvests later on.
 In the autumn the suns rays shed l milder radiance over tho fields o1 ripened grain and the song of the thusbendman has tones of satisfaction and thanksgiving as he gathers the fruits of his labor, if he has made tilt most of the blessings that have beer showered upon him. This is the har. vest time of life, the season Of mattr. ity and abundance of rich experiences | Has the cultivation of otir minds atit our souls Kept pace with f1te season. Have we Been as zealous fiji the cuiti vatiof of ofiy minds in preparing fol never ending Eternity as we have fol the care Of our fields and fiocks, oi whatever other business we nave beer engaged in? If we have. then we may be in possession of d rie.! harvest O intellectual thoughts and gtateft 1 appreciation ef our loiig summer 0 gracious privileges and ripened fruit of strong and thrifty graees, Of pa tienee, love, fofbearance, and faith il the unehangihg love of our Heave1l! l Father, who has so untiringly watch ed over and Blessed our labors, ant promised us future home in Heavei if faithful to Him here?
 With good wishes to all Social Cor ner Friends for Happy New Year.
 AUixT MARY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
THE JOY AND SORROW OF
 MOTHERHOOD.

As the baby has come to gladden. the heart of the young mother and father, at the same time sorrow. trouble and worry come.
 But worry should be entirely left out, for worry kills, and does no good. We must try to do our level best and kave it all with our Heavenly Father, and ask Him to help us each. day to do His will.
 The voting child should be kept very tuiet. never trot or rock a baby, for if you do 1t will make it nervous, and that is one of the worst kinds of sick nesses.
 As soon as the child grows older it's first impulse will be to do wrong. Then the mother must check this impulse in a gentle but firm manner. Never slap a child's ears. You might make it deaf Get the ehiids confidence and keep 1t. Don't send them to bed with out their supper, or promise them a whipping on the morrow. or when fa- ther comes home, for that should be the happiest time of the day. He has enough to trSSble him, so don't tel him any of the troubles of the day He is the bread4 winner, and 'Aat is enough. He should never interfere when the mother is correcting tht child, for that makes it worse for al three.
 Say yes to the child as often as yoI csr. and when you have to say no stick to~it and give it to understand that you mean what you say.
 If you have to take anything away from a child never give it back tt them if they cry If you do you teac! them to cry ane want to have thei own way. Never lie to 2 child for, you vii teach them to lie.
 Father should not swear before tt efl and then want to punish them fo swearing.
 When a child gets in a rage some times calleA "spInk," the best way i to let it alone and commence to tel a story like this: "Once upon a tim there was Q little dog anF his nam was Spot" and then tell of his man, tricks. A girl you can tell of a doll and make up story as yOti go along always letting them knew it is only story. You will soon find the chil. good natured, interested and forget ting all it's trouble.
 There are times when a child need a good spanking with the mother hand in the right place. It is as goo es 8 tonic agi will bring lasting good
 Every child should be taught rev e-ence to God, their Heavenly Father For of such is the kingdom of Hea ven"
 May God add His blessing to thi humble letter of His would-be ser want.
 PEACE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
THE TREE OF LIGHT.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Surrounding the Tree of Light in Madison Square Garden on Christ mas eve were people or every ria- tonality and sphere Of life, singing as was flevcr sung since tho .s. ;. Christmas light shohe over the hills of Bethlehem the deathless words, Peace upon Hearth, Good Will to Men"
 Under the shadows and eternal ablaze with light which flooded the whole square, were gathered the sol- diers and sailors who have returned from battlefe1ds of Europe, and to whom with startling significance came the words of peace from the throats ot many thousands assembled.
 Nc ionger the boom of cannon and shelf sniote their ears, bus the singu- lariy sweet voices of choristers chant
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

clear water. and hung up 10 drip dry. Denim clothes, overalls and Jackets, heavy skirts, and shirts, :tnd especial Iy all khaki clothing, should be wash ed in this way. Khaki can neither be rubbed nor wrung or it never looks weli after.
 I know of ene boy who wears his Boy Scoj4's uniform all fhs time, and 1t is all washed often, the trousers every week, ill this way. They look ed like new after each washing.
 Now that we can have sugar and four try this Honey pie for your din ret:
 Ons cup Of cranbsrfies, uneooked one cup of sugar, One eiip cream (per, haps milk and a piece of butter wo,flt do), and one cup of flour; mix wei together; bake with two erusts, an( eat while warm.
 Uncle Sans Daughter: ihazik yel for remembering nie.
 NORTH DAKOTA.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
pELtAH DEALS MAY.

Dear Friends of the Social Corner: l have been thinking g good deal about the next meeting of ClaB No: 2. I wonder whether it will be the first Wednesday as usual, or if that being New Years day, will make any change.
 Yes, I did suggest the idea Nellie
 By mentioned in her letter last week;
 but to make 1t a success we must all enter into it and each do her part.
 I think the way that Club Nc. ] did was fine and must have made lots of fun to have something written, either prose or poetry, and each one read aloud at a proper time what was on their package.
 How many of you have tried when Warming up potatoes, 6f making hash ed brown potatoes, to cut them Ep with an empty baking powder eafl? :? Make four or five holes in the bottom of the can with 8 nail, put the cold boiled potatoes into the hot arippings whoie, then with top of the can cut them Up as fine as you please. This will take less than a, minute: salt and pepper and brown as much as you please, stirring often. Since butter is so. high, I have been making my own table butter this way; and find if very satisfactory: -l. Table Butter Substit,sts--one.h half
 teaspoon powdered geIatine, one tabie- spoon cold water; when dissolved add one half cup very hot sweet milk (rlot boiled) ard ene-fourth pound the best l nut margarine, softened a little: beat uhtil creafnea; let get cold; salt tp ] suit yot1r taste; color to year fafrcy. with any kind Of fruit color which is l used in making candy and is yellow. I l use a cream Wfip to whip it. l A quickly made Peanut Butter which
 never becomes sticky: One dfart of | peanuts, shelfed and broken in two.
 spread in a shallow brttered dish 6r. pan add q few drops of vanilla; fr q
 small sheet iron spider perfe6ffy clean
 and snieotf, place one eup gfanuiatsd
 sugar, set on stove and stir constant :
 ly, Gas 1t burns easily) uhtfl ali dis
 solved; then immediately pour over the peanuts when cold and break into
 pieces. It needs to De quite thin to .bs
 very brittle and nice. 1 a1Yays use
 quite q large platter or pan so 1t may | have plenty of room to spread. ] Hoping to meet you ali asatrf At ffe
 next meeting and enjoy another soed l time.
 4 Merry Christmas ana Hanpy New Year.
 DTL1AH DHAf.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
BIRTH OF rHE NATIONS FLAG

BIRTH OF THE NATIONS FLAG.
 The birthplace of the Star Spargled Banner has become public property, the final payment having been made Dec. 14th, 1905. All loyal American hearts will welcome the glad tidinss
 that thf5tigh popular uniform sub sefibti6ns this saered landmark has Been secured; and like Independence hall, wherein tbe Declaration of Inde pendence was signed, shall be possess ed to posterity, as it speaks most elo- ouently of the men and women to whom we owe sur freea6IR.
 One million, forty-siX thousand tTo hundred and seventy people, repre- sentifig every sect and section Of the entire country, have affiliated in the | work of saving the "O1d Flag House" and by their participation have been awarded a uniform place upon the roll
 Tie first American flag accepted by committee and adopted by resolution 1 of congress, June f4th, f777. as tie Ross in 1776 at zS9 Arch street. .Phiia- delphia, Pa. The cofilfnfttee HoBert
 Morris and George Ross. accompanied l by General George Washington, called upon this celebrated wcfflah ana to- gether with her suggestions produced our beautiful emblem of liberty
 Betsy Ross was born in Philadel= pfia in 1752, died in 1S5e, and is buried in Mt. M6fi$h cemetery Philadelphia The flag she made was the first le
 gally established efiIslen of the na-
 ton. The symbolism of the eolors in
 the flag is as follows: Red represents
 courage: white; truth; Blue, loyalty. I thought perhaps sofne of The Cor ner writers and readers might be in
 tefested to know just how, when and where our beautiful flag originated
 that so many os 6i,r brave boys have
 foiiowed-so> faithfully and laid dowl
 their lives for during this cruel war. Wish you all a Happy New Year. 1 1OM PEDRO
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
MERRY FARMERS BOY.
CLUB NO. 2S NEW YEARS MEET ING

Dear Social Corner Sisters: This is
 beautiful weather we are having for this season of the year and I wish you all a Happy New Year Please keep in mifid that Club No. 2 has it's gathering, on New Years day at the Buckingham Memorial. We hope there will be good crowd at that time and place. Theoda: Many thanks for pretty l Christmas card. I wish you might be with us Jan. 1st, 1919. l Don't forget the date.
 Best wishes for a Hppy- New Year 1 SC0TTIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
eREkra.ta FROM REApY,

Dear Social Corner Sisters; Once again I greet yon. I am so glad t6 be numbered with the members of the Social Corner It is always such q pleasure to me to hoHr 2 sweet vbice whisper in my ear: Ready" and then 10 turn and look into she smiling face O. a sister and friend.
 I enjoyed the last gathering of Club No. 1, and am looking forward with pleasure for the next meeting. Al though 1 have not written 1 have been busy
 1 always look for the Social Corner rage first.
 Wishing one and all Merry Christ mas and Happy New Tear
 I remain as ever.
 SISTER READY.