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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
HOW TOMMY AND ~oLD GLORY SAVED THE DAY

First division, second division, third the old building last until the sixth division had marched out! Al ready the lower hall was beginning 10 fill with smoke.
 And the rockets red glare, the bombs
 bursting in air. Gave proof through the night that our r flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star spangied ban
 ner yet wave
 Ger the land of the free ana the nome of the brave?"S sang Tommy, whose voice could be heard high above the others 'fThe home of the brave'-surely the old Wentworth building that had been used for schoolhouse all Of these years was the home of the brave, thought Miss Brown, as she saw the little children march down through the smoke.
 Fourth division, fifth division. sixth -"Left, right left right; don't. stop, childreni Steady. there. no pushing! Here, what is the trouble?" And Miss Brown rushed down the stairs and strengthened out the line and finally followed the sixth division out Then LuEQlQR WlLI d SIS II Ol lCAOA, DIV oe-ASA
 Tommy, we have saved the
 But where was Tommy?
 Through the doorway, along the hall up the stairs she f1ew-and there lying across the top step was Tommy, still holding the flag and trying to sing And this be. our motto. Tn God i'
 our trust!'
 Bending over, Miss Brown caught III l Tommy, flag and all. and started dowI ] the stairs, but to escape that way wa l impossible. The draft from the opened doors below had sent the blaze f1yin; up the stairs. The hall above was al ready filled with smoke.
 Miss Brown turned and fled up tn stairs again
 |. "In God is our trust!" l Surely God would save them; surel he would save Tommy and "Ol I Glory"
 l She ran across the hall with he 1 burden through the smoke to the win dow. A ladder. a blue coat, a splas ] of water and what was the@rest? Tw big arms that bore first Tommy, the I Miss Brown safely out of the windo1
 and down the ladder to the waitin ] crowd below, while in the distanc sl could be heard some of the childre i still singing
 "Then conquer we must when or
 cause it is just,
 And this be our motto Tn God is oJ trust!'
 And the star spangled banner in tr umph shall wave ] Ger the land of the free and the hon of the brave.'' Il Boston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
oM FLEETS.

Rice onelet: One cup milk, one cup cold, boiled rice, three eggs, two ta- blespoons butter, one-half teaspoon salt.
 Warm the milk in a double boiler: add the rice and one tablespoon of butter; mix thoroughly; then add the eggs, well beaten, and seasoning. Melt the other tablespoon of butter in a frying pan and when hot turn into it the rice mixture. Let it brown slight ly; put in the oven until it is "set; fold over and serve garnished with parsley. i.
 Sweet omeIet: Four eggs, four ta- blespoons milk. four teaspoons pow dered sugar, one-half teaspoon butter, four tablespoons marmalade or jelly. Beat the eggs very light, yolks and whites separately. then fold the whites into the yolks. Add the milk. Melt the butter in a frying pan; fold. the mar malade Or jelly in the omelet. Pour ir the omelet; brown carefully; fold over and serve on hot platter. Sprinkle with sugar and serve garnished with preserved cherries or candied fruit, l.. M B. -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
CBy Miss Mary A. Morton.)


 Miss Brown! Miss Brown!"
 ''Why, Tommy, what is the trouble % Oh, Miss Brown. all of the build ing's on fre!" ! "Tommy!'
 "Yes, Miss Grey sent me down to the basement on an errand, and when I got to the top of the stairs I smelt smoke and when I got half way down I saw a great big blaze and" s
 Tommy, do you mean to say that this old building is on fre?''
 Tommy nodded his head and Miss Brown went on speaking.
 Well, we haven't a minute to spares Here,' snatching down the old flag from over the window, stand up there and wave this flag and sing, sing, Tommy, as though your life depended upon it"
 But, Miss Brown, we will all be burned up and I don't know what to sing and I can't and-"'
 Tommy, there is no more time for 1 words. Just do as I tell you and we l shall get all of the children out in safety"
 | As miss Brown said this she hurried across the hall and pulled the gong. A moment later five doors swung open and five teachers looked out to see what could possibly be the matter It was not time for recess-then what was the gong ringing for? l But by this time Miss Brown had | her voice under control and looking ksquarely at each teacher she said "The ] building is on fire! We haven't a min | ute to lose. We must get the children out at once. The first division, ther the second until"
 Before Miss Brown had finished speaking the five teachers had turned back into their rooms and began al once to give their orders. At the head of the stairs stooC Tommy waving his banner, and sing. ing
 "Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn
 early light,
 What so proudly we hailed at the twi
 lights last gleaming.'
 And the children filing out in two took up the refrain Whose broad stripes and bright star through the perilous fight Der the ramparts we watched wer so gallantly streaming? Left, right, left, right" said Mis- Brown as she stood at the head of tn !, stairs beside Tommy and clapped he hands to keep time. Left, right, left, right answere each teacher as she marched her di vision down the stairs, across the ha and out through the opened doorwa.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS
The Unseen captain

Who is that unseen Captain where
 Freedoms flags unfurled? Who, silent, takes unbidden place, And walks with steadfast. spirit pace, Each marching regiment tes5de S Lost in its steady. pulsing tide: Who is that unseen Captain where
 Freedoms flags unfurled, It is the Man of Sorrows" who died
 to save the world! Who is that unseen Captain, Y where
 Deaths dark bombs are hurled, Who leads each tense and waiting
 throng
 Toward victory's altars with a song; Who calls to Death, Where iss-t thy
 sting? And where. O Grave, thy triumphing2'' Who is that unseen Captain where
 Deaths dark bombs are hurled It is the Man of Sorrows" who died
 to save the world! Who is that unseen Captain when
 battle smoke lies curledps - 2 Above the silence of each soul, And guides it to it's mystic goal, Who gives His courage to the faint His promise to each dying saint; Who is that unseen Captain: where battle smoke lies curled z ss It Is the Man of Sorrows who dieC
 to save the world!
 Who is that unseen Captain where
 victory's dew lies pearled |. On the garden of earth's battlefield The crimson soil that soon will egielG A harvest of unbroken peace, And love that brings each hour in
 crease!
 Who is that unseen Captain where
 victory's dew lies pearied, It is the Man of Sorrows" who dfe(
 to save the world!
 Mary Alethea Woodward, The Living Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
WAKE UP GIRLS.

Dear Social Cornerites: People tell about getting red in the face. but am very red on back. of my neck and on my arms. The wind of Saturday did it. .. I don't think it will blister, so don't get worried. -.n
 I have been hoeing little garden this year It is not such hard work as turning over hay. I had a little bit of turning to do and the next day the muscles in my arms were quite lame
 I must say the papers talk a good deal about men going on the farms to work. wonder why they never drum up some girls to help the poor farmers wives in the house. No one can realize the sad position some farm women are in with large house to look after and all work to do alone besides cooking for hungry men. | Wake up, girls, and don't be slack CTS, as it won't do any good for men to work on farms if they have no one to cook enough for them to eat. DEARIE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
SALADS.

Walnut Salad: One cup walnut meats, one cup chopped celery, lettuce, mayonnaise dressing. Procure the best grade of walnuts and remove the meat from the shells in perfect halves. Mix walnuts and celery with mayonnaise dressing and serve on crisp lettuce leaves. Apples cored and cut into cubes may be substituted for the celery, or may be added to both nuts and celery if desired.
 Peanut Salad: One cup shelled pea nuts, olive oil, two cups chopped cele- ", one dozen ripe olives lettuce. Soak the peanuts in olive oil drain and mix with the celery and olives, pitted and minced. Serve on lettuce leaves add, ing seasoning or dressing as desired.
 Banana Salad: Peel the bananas and scrape them carefully to remove all stringy matter. Roll each in grated nuts and lay on a lettuce leaf. Serve with mayonnaise dressing.
 Potato Salad: Four boiled potatoes four hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise dressing. lettuce, one tablespoon chop. ped parsley. Boil the potatoes, re. moving them from the water as soor as they are tender; slice and mix will the eggs. finely chopped, and tn, mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce leave, and sprinkle parsley over the top. | EASTER LILY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
HOW TO PRoFITABLY USE HAM.

Dear Friends of The Social Corner: Not long ago I read in a certain paper that to buy ham was as good as throwing away money, as it had too much waste. My experience has been very different and may help some of you.
 First, I remove the skin and fat which get out This use for frying eggs and potatoes. The meat ant bone are cooked and served hot with potato salad.
 Potato Salad-Boil in their skins as many potatoes as desired q use those too small to peel well); peel and slice thin while hot; add salt and one small onion chopped; mix with the following dressing: Dice about three tablespoons of raw ham fat or salt pork and fry until brown; add one-fourth cup vine gar and use boiling hot. Serve at once.
 Ham and NoodIes-Butter a baking dish. Place in it a layer of boiled noodles, then a layer of chopped ham; continue until dish is full, having last layer of noodles. Bake one-half hour
 Ham Salad-Three cups chopped ham. one sprig parsley, one sour l pickle (chopped), three boiled eggs (chopped); mix all together viii viii | French mustard.
 Don't throw away the bone or water in which you cooked the ham. The bone can be cooked with your pea soup and save the salt pork.
 The water will form the foundation of vegetable soup made thus:
 Cook in your kettle one-half heat of cabbage. two or three carrots, ont turnip, one beet, small onion, three or four potatoes; add ham water tc cover; when well done mash and pu through a colander. Season to taste Serve hot.
 1 MOTHER OEr TWO
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Though Eve her husbands morals
 douhted
JENNlE's SOLDIER BOY.

Dear Social Corner Editor-I Twas deeply impressed by Jennie's letter en- titled His Clothes Came Back" a real mother-heart letter "tbat was written with deep feeling of a. son to be proud of. =
 One phrase, "As the yo1ns. Kpneri-; can soldier approaches theshsrber of an old, but new country ~4a-shfn, he sees a lighthouse at the early dawn Of morning" recalled to mind another voyaging soldier in '62 who from a transport saw the lighthouse at the southwest mouth of the =sN4tssissfppf river at dawn.
 It was a winter voyage of an old immigrant ship under sail from New York to New Orleans with full Massachusetts regiment on hoard. We encountered three severe storms on the trip and were as long making the trip as it takes these steam transports to make two or three trips to France, When we saw the light A at. dawn there was a heavy mortimer blowing and for four mornings we made the lighthouse at dawn to be blown to sea again. When we made it the fifth day the sea was as smooth as glass and the low shore looked more like a drifting fog than America. We were three days getting over the, bar and we were out of decent food, had no decent water on board. and men were dying daily from spotted fever.
 This voyage which ordinarily only took two weeks took us month and one of the four ships did not. arrive for two months, some time after she wss given up as lost. '.-.-,.,
 The regiment at the close of its service made it's way up -the-Missis- sippi river to Cairo, H., atrtte mouth of the Ohio river, and came east in freight cars, covering the sdistance in about ten days. sss
 The soldiers comfort was not look ed after in those days as- it is now IL Is not surprising the loss of mer was three times as great.
 OLD SOL.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
ELEVEN KEELs LAID.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters:' If I have not felt equal to writ ing I have thought of you often and been sorry and full of sympathy for those of you who have been i'll or in sorrow over the loss of dear one, and with those who have parted with loved ones, who are fighting for their conn- try and for the cause of right.
 We have had it very dry all the spring, and. the hot days in May so advanced the strawberry vines and the early peas that they suffered for want of rain, consequently these crops will be very light and would have been a complete failure if the much needed rain had not come when it did: and so saved the fruit that had formed for which one and all are very thankful. The recent rains have made every thing in vegetation, the grass, the trees, etc. look fresh and green, and most beautiful. The air is filled with
 the sweet scents of various kinds of blossoms.
 | You, who live in the big towns and cities, who have so many industries in your midst, cannot realize how honored and proud we the citizens of this lit l tie town of only about three hundred inhabitants were to have government
 ship yard locate here, the first of last
 August, on the banks of the Piscata- Iqua river where a large acreage was converted into huge yard. Short rail-
 road lines were built to connect with
 the railroad running from Portsmouth
 to Dover; also a wharf, offices. a ho-. tel, restaurant, eating houses. Tents land houses have been erected besides the company has taken the sum- Inner houses in this vicinity, which were many. These make a small village, lextending all the way along River road
 and on the opposite shore is the state bof Maine.
 A contract was made by the com pany to build 30 wooden vessels, the equipment and machinery is for steel ships, so when these wooden ships are built steel ones can be built if the com
 pany desires to do SO.
 There are 15 ways for vessels and
 the keels of il ships are laid. The
 force of workn1en have from time tc time been increased until now over g.. 900 men are employed. The w2rl ] for the present is concentrated or [ three ships and the men are workihs l night and day with all their might, 1T a order to have, if possible, these ship r ready to be launched on the Fourth o 9 July
 s Several of our young men wer
 drafted, others have enlisted and al 1 are doing their bit to help win the war = I shall enjoy reading of the pic
 nics, lawn parties, and outings whicl l. will be held during the summer a Il the homes of the different Sisters b l. you Cornerites: and I wish you all wh f attend, and those who do not, yer
 pleasant, happy and enjoyable sum 0 finer.
 t Test wishes. e DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

Dear Social Corner Editor: Birds are dear little pets and are also one of the nations valuable assets (es- peeially the native bird) destroy them and in a comparatively few years the insects will have multiplied to such an extent that trees will be denuded of their foliage, plants will cease to thrive and crops cannot be raised
 The cuckoo consumes daily from 300 to 400 caterpillars in one day, while a chickadee will eat from twN hundred to four hundred insects, or up to four thousand worms eggs in Ia day. It has been computed that sand average insects fill bushel bas- ket full.
 I really think it our duty to protect our little feathered friends and en- courage them to remain about our homes.
 I planted "suntIowers" on purpose for the birds. Place little bird houses on your clothespoles. Those which seemed to be fond of birdboxes are the bluebird, chicadee, wren and woodpecker.
 Keep notebook. If you see bird you do not recognize make the fol- lowing notes as completely as possible: Length approximately; any bright color or patches; the shape of the bill, if it has a medium or suprciliary l line, eye ring. wing bars. colors on tail, it's note or song; does it. keer near the ground, or high up; are its actions quick or slow; what 1t feeds on; is it alone. or with other birds and what kind. It is a good idea tC remember whether in woods, swamp or pasture, it is seen. (Buy you 2 guide boolz), and with this data yol 1 can identify any bird. A
 While travelling 1 saw a Carolin> paroquet His head was orange. -anC was told all aged Paroquets' head were orange, while the young birds heads were entirely green.
 UNCLE SAA1'S DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Yantic.
CHERRY LETTER FROM AUNT
 MARY,

Dear Social Corner Friends: As I read in The Social Corner the re- ports of the meeting of the different clubs and the good times enjoyed by all who attended, said to myself that if as Joe'S Brother said in his last let ter, that God put the gospel of Good Cheer in the heart of men and made it too precious to be cast out, but it had been wofully neglected; said The Social Corner Sisters are not neglect ing it. but are exemplfying it more and more. There was never a truer word written than one sentence in Joe's Brothers letter where he says that in the truly Divine Gospel there is good humor, good nature, and good sense, sas we'll as good cheer. And Saviour will touch our hearts through all time and be a comfort for all eternity.
 It is very true, too, that the Bible is not the only place that God has written the Gospel of the Saviour, but in consecrated lives of those who day by day eXemplify the teachings of the Saviour while He. was upon the earth 1 as a living example for us to follow. 1 I hope Joe's Brother will write often | l am so glad to welcome to our Cor ner Grandma H. I know sine will be ia helpful addition. May her pen be as inspiring and cheering as her smiling countenance has been at our socia gatherings.
 would liked to have met with Clul I No. 4, at the home of Primrose for
 know she would be an ideal hostess. - have tried to organize club in Plain field, but there are so many clubs ant n icf0 fIoo there IS hardly room for another here | I was very glad to meet Primros
 and Twice Twenty, recently. Hop ,Ithey will write often.
 Was glad to read letter from Tid, IAddly-have missed them.
 l would like to hear from Huldy, a.
 in the past
 With best wishes
 ! ATTNT MARY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
THANKS TO JENNIE.

Dear Social Corner Mothers: thank Jennie for her letter. My heart is with her and every other mother who, like myself. is packing away in a a-trunk the civilian clothes and the dear memories of a son offered for the supreme sacrifice.
 thank Uncle Sam's Daughter, too, for her rules for baby. We mothers still recall the difficulties. of raising our baby. perhaps a first born twen ty odd summers ago. We are glad for the young mothers of today to have all these timely suggestions for which we sought in vain.
 My best wishes to every blessed young mother in the land, and may she feel the splendid service her pro- fession of motherhood is rendering tC her country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

Ihope the Sisters won't get me mixed or twisted for l GO not think it be- comes a woman to smoke or such things; and I am for one that does not smoke, chew. Or swear-neither do 1 drink; Sometimes Say Devil" in. a certain way. Hope this new Sister won't take offense for I only wish to stand for. temperance and always have, t@
 iJohan: I have not heard from you for an age; hope you are much inn proved
 E. C.. G.: Hope you and ma are well. l see there is quite. an honor roll of boys in the service. have one in too, and can sympathize with all of the mothers.
 experienced the same 20 years aga this 23d day of June when my oldest son left for camp. He served nine months lacking three days for Uncle sam in the Spanish war, so I realize what it is to sit and think of the boys "Over There" G...
 l also have nephew just gone tt camp. l must get busy in my kitchen.
 Kind thoughts to all. | AUNT JERJJSHA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

"A. able to do so: but hope to meet with. Club No. 3 in the near future.
 I was interested in reading Tidy iAddley's. letter describing Club No: Is gathering June 5th, and pleased that there was such a good crowd.
 Jennie: I hope your soldier boy may be spared to return home to mother.
 It was voted at Club No. 2's last gathering to continue through the summer at the Buckingham Memorial but our next gathering will be held July 10th instead of July Sd, owing to the 4th being on Thursday, many will be busy; so please remember the change of date. Grandma H. You are very welcome to the Social Corner. and I hope to meet you often this summer. Lonesome Pine and Olga: Remem- Der the date.
 Best wishes from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
GREETINGS FROM scoTTIE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Aunt Mary's letter last Saturday gave, a very good account of Club No. 2's June gathering We certainly had a very enjoyable time and very. good crowd, considering there were two so- cial gatherings that same day. Il was pleased to meet Deliah Deal for the first time Hope it will not be the last Come again!
 Romelia: I would be pleased to meet with you June 18th but owing to previous engagement will not bs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
BRIEF STATE NEWS
BELLE.

Hartford.-The Jewish War Relief fund, for which various competing teams are now canvassing the city, has reached the sum of $35,000.
 New Haven.-Congressma John O. Tilson was called from Washington to New Haven Saturday on account of the condition of his small son, who has been III for some time.
 RockviIe.-There was an annivers- ary mass at St. Bernard's church at 7.3O' Wednesday morning, for the re- pose of the soul of Rev. J. J. Curtin, formerly a curate in this parish.
 Ansonia-John J. Hine has been named as grand marshal for the pa rade of the Catholic societies which will take place Sunday night previous to the service flag exercises at the Church of the. Assumption.
 Rocky HiII.-A steeplejack named St. John. of Hartford, came to Hoclly Hill yesterday and gave the -100-foot steel flag pole on the green a coat or white paint. The painting was ar i ranged for by Joseph E. Bulkley, who
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
TO SERVE PEAS AND BEANS.

eDar Social Corner Sisters: These recipes will be found to be agreeable and useful:
 Boiled Peas with Butter-Put one quart of shelled peas in a stewpan and add enough boiling water to cover them generously. Place over hot fire and when they begin to boil draw back where the water will bubble gently. Until the peas are done cook with the cover partially off the stew pan. When the peas are tender, add one teaspoon of salt and three table spoons of good butter. Cook ten min utes longer If the peas are not the sweet kind, add a teaspoon of sugar with the salt and butter
 Ii. however. green beans, peas. etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
AUNT JERUsHA IS DOING HER.
 BIT.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: have not written for some time but just thought would say a few words. l have not been able to attend any of the gatherings which miss very much. I have been busy for the few weeks helping my better half to plant and hoe, and have considerable more to do yet; but hope to get all the seed in before July first.
 It has been a very cool, June, but the outdoors things look nice.
 Remember Me: You have our heart felt sympathy, and I hope we shall meet some time again.
 I see there is Jerusha in last weeks Social Cornr letters, and she thinks it a nice treat to smoke: but
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
wIlrwYcK,s PICNIC DAY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A cor dial invitation is given to all who would like to spend the day. picnic fashion, at my home in the country, Wednesday, June 26. I live within easy walking distance of Willimantic on what might be called Pleasant Street Extension. in the direction of Columbia. The yellow ribbon will guide you.
 Please bring lunch as usual, also napkin, plate, cup. folk and spoon. T,
 Grandma ii: l am sure we will all be glad to know you have joined The Corner. .t..tts.-
 I hope Lonesome Pine and . Olga will come June 18th and bring you along. sf
 With best wishes for a pleasant day and a good crowd.