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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
INVITING DISHES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These recipes will be found to be acceptable to those who like new things:
 One-Eeq Cake: One egg, one cup sugar, one tablespoon shortening, salt two- thirds cup sweet milk, one large cup rice flour, one-half cup wheat flour. one teaspoon vanilla, one and one-half teaspoons baking powder, Bake in sponge cake pan and frost with Lily's condensed milk frosting.
 Amber Pudding: Stir one teacup of cornmeal and one quart of sliced sweet apples into one quart of boil ing milk: add one teaspoon of salt and one -teacup of rnolasses. Mix thoroughly. Add two quarts of milk, pour into a large buttered dish and bake in a slow oven four hours. Serve cold.
 Fish Omeet Cook one level tea spoon each of corn flour and butter together. add gradually one cup hot milk and little pepper. Soak cod fish over night. one heaping cup in small pieces. In the morning cook un- til soft that it may shred easily. Mix with thickened milk. Then mix the whole with one plnt cold boiled po- tatoes chopped fine. Put a tablespoon of butter in spider, when hot turn in fish and cook slowly until a thick brown crust has formed: then fold over and turn out on hot platter Garnish with curls of bacon fried and parsley.
 Cucumber Catsup: Made without cooking, and it retains perfectly the ] taste of fresh cucumbers. Pare very l thin six large and fresh cucurnbers and chop fine. add a small tablespoon l of salt let it drain in a collander about an hour. add two small or one large onion chopped fine, teaspoon ot white pepper and one pint of white
 wine vinegar (cider vinegar will dol
 Stir it all well together, put into wide. mouthed bottles, seal it airtight ant let it stand at least month before using. Anyone fond of cucumbery
 will like this. If airtight will kee1
 years. - EXPERIENCE,
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TESTED SALADS.

For the Social Corner: I am always
 anxious to read the letters found in
 the Social Corner. They are concise
 and to the point. The recipes and
 home hints are always practical, an
 item which should never be overlook
 ed in choosing recipes in cookery and
 methods in household management.
 l have some recipes which I have
 found through my experience in cook
 ing and I would like to share them.
 Raw Carrot Salad; Two cups of
 ground carrots, one-half cup ground raisins (more if desired) mix these
 ingredients thoroughly with the oil, or boiled salad dressing. Serve on tie of the dressing and a sprink1ing of walnut meats if desired. Use a food chopper in the process of grinding it is a quicker and more satisfactory method than the knife.
 Raw Carrot Grated Over Potato Salad makes a very attractive addi- tion to this old picnic standby Pineapple Rice: Pick over and wash one cup of rice. Put over quick fire in about one quart of cold water and stir with a fork occasionally until the water boils; let boi1 rapidly three minutes, drain through a fine sieve and let cold water run through the wire. Place this hlanched rice in d double boiler, add three cups of boil ing water and three-quarters of a tea spoon of salt, let cook until the water is absorbed and the rice tender: allow to get very cold, add one half cup of cream, one-half cup of sugar. Mix rice, cream, sugar until thoroughly i incorporated. Stir in one cup of fine + divided pineapple and serve ill glass dishes, or sherbet cups.
 To Cut Sliced PineappIe: Make an incision through the slice. At the right angles to this place the knife and cut around the slice. making two sections. Pick up each section and
 cut It will be found to cut much easier after this method
 i To Use Scraps cfsHeeF or Chicken: i Wash and blanch one cup of rice as i described above. Place in double boil i CT. add one-half teaspoon of salt, two cups of boiling water, and two cups i Iof Campbell's tomato soup. One cup of soup stock may be substituted for one cup of the tomato or three cups 1 of water and one of tomato. There
 must be four cups of liquor Cook un- l til rice is tender Add in time to be 1 thoroughly heated one cup of dried 1 beef or chicken. Serve very hot. ] [, w C.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
THE LAKE PICNIC.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: How pleasant for a days outing, to lay aside household cares for a few hours and to meet together with the spirit of friendship and good will. The naming of July IS dawned bright and fair, and was prospective for just the kind of a day for Social Corner pie nic. It was my privilege, and oppor- tunity to be among the Sisters who gathered at the lakeside, in South Coventry for a good old fashioned pie nic Everybody that came brought along their basket lunch, also smile. with each hearty good morning" while the hand of welcome was ex- tended.
 Wrinkles off1ciated as chairman of the occasion, and saw to it, that ev- erytl1ing for our pleasure was not overlooked
 Amy had her lot and place as. well for she informed us we must regis ter, in that book, she held in her keep ing, and of course everybody was will ing to sign off, "who was who' for il meant something to obey, for our owr welfare.
 We were privileged to use the pa vifion to visit, and do the little hand work, which many of the Sisters brought along.
 How fast time glides along. wher the wheels run smooth, so it was this pleasant, happy morning, for Lunch time arrived seemingly quick Most of the party, ate their lunches out un. der the big trees. just back of ths pavilion: some used the tables, pro- vided for picnics; while others sa around on the large and small fla rocks, here and there in the woods
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ETTA BARBER HAS AN OUTING.

Dear Social Corner Writers: Are you melted? I am fast turning into 'scraps." With the submarines off our coast a reality, German airships 6 possibility, and every known and some unknown kinds of bugs and worms in the garden, life is real, life is earnest these hot days.
 And then the awful dread of seeing the name of someone we know and love in the long lists of dead, wounded or missing. Only last week 1 found the name of the IS year old son of a cousin under Killed in Action" The last letter (brave and happy) came in March and the father had searched the papers every day since. He has an- other boy in France.
 I don't know what the Sisters will say of my "Sadding," but 1 got a little girl to take care of the library and I went to the Sunday school picnic at Wildwood park Saturday. It was a long rather jolting ride in an auto truck, but it is a quiet, shady place to rest. l walked through the woods to Attawaugan and called on an old couple that I had been wanting to visit for a long time.
 In the afternoon a cousin and her husband from Putnam met me and I had a pleasant visit with them. so the day was most enjoyable as a whole ETTA BARBER.
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ones who have to do the work and want7 to have chance to visit with my guests and get acquainted with the newcomers in the Social Corner.
 Those who do not want to eat their own cooking can swap, perhaps, with some other one, or we can divide up one with another and have equal ex-. change among ourselves.
 Come as early as you care to and stay as late as you want to. I think there will be plenty of huckleberries for those who wish to pick berries and fill their lunch baskets after dinner
 I hope Jim and Rural Delivery will be able to come and any other Brother who can come will be welcome
 A cordial invitation is extended to anyone who will to bring games or readings or anything that will help make the occasion helpful and enjoy able to all. We hope Joan can come and give us some of the old tunes on the piano that she can do so we'll and we would all enjoy hearing Pickerel play the modern music with her skilful fingers. Remember the date, Aug. 18th.
 With good wishes for the Social Corner circle.
 AUNT MARY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
AUNT MARYs PICNIC.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I have been asked again and again: Aunt Mary. are you not going to have a Social Corner picnic this year," I thought it would be best to have it 9 little later than last year, so that the farmers could get their having done and their wives not be too busy to come.
 think now that Thursday, Aug. 18th, will be good time to have it, and if the Social Corners friends wish to have basket picnic with me oel that day I shall be glad to see as many as want to come and bring their lunch with them.
 I prefer to let each one attend to their own lunch rather than for me to take the whole charge and have to spend my whole time suitably arrang ing the different lunches on one long table or tables.
 I know. that some object to this way. They say they hae rather eat food brought by others than their own, but it makes so much work for the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
FOR MORE oPEN.A1R SPORT.

Good Morning Social Corner Sisters: It is long time since I have written to The Corner. but after having such good times at the meetings in the Buckingham Memorial, feel that I must write a word of appreciation for the goodfelowship always shown me when I arrive.
 I think Aunt Mary is a wonderful woman, she shows such 8 good and eheery disposition. l was glad to see Crimson Rambler, as I had missed her at the previous meetings.
 A few weeks ago I spent week end with Rumble Bee, and as usual had a splendid time. for I always en- joy being in the country. I dearly love to interview nature. and take part in natural sports.
 If hunting, fishing, baseball and such healthful sports will make a man more manly. they will certainly make a woman more womanly; so let's have them and more of. them. l. Yours for health.
 PICkEREL.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
LlFE-s eALlLEE.

Eighty one! On the home stretch To the port beyond Times sea, Where nevermore dark tempests
 Cloud our perfect Galileel Eighty one, Our eyes explore
 Gods landmarks on yon bright lea, Where fadeless flowers forever bloom To crown Life e's=G =Galileel Eighty-one, Thou wondrous Christ whose sinless death made us free, Guide our feet in Pastures green, n,'- And Waters still.' by Galilee! Eighty one! Springs nearing glow Wins us closer Lord to Thee; Earth's verdancy and glory sky Marks of Iife-Ghrist's Galilee! Eighty y-one. Joyfullys onward
 The feet glideth OCT Times lea; Promises golden crGwn Lifes way, Leading to Christ's Galileel Eighty-unel Graciously bear
 Heavenly hosts a welcome to me; To halo Life's Galilee! Eightv- one. Still Time fingers A fav more prayers, Christ to
 Thee;
 A few more tempests till Thou sayest: Peace, be still!' Oh Gahlee! Eighty All hail the power
 That makes life so sweet in Thee That chants a glory-song each hour Of Life's glad Galilee!
 MARY H. FRANCE RICE. South Montrose, Penn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
ASSISTANCE WANTED.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I am coming to you for help. Although this is the first time I have asked, it is by no means the first time I have received help from The Bulletin Social Corner.
 I want to ask the Sisters or Brothers tanyone) what 1 can do for large black ants. I am fairly pestered with them. They get into everything, no matter how carefully I put it away or how cover it.
 Also, can anyone tell me what to do for mice? 1 know someone will say 8 cat. Well, 1 have a cat, but it is no use. Nights We can't sleep. for those mice are always gnawing, and if they do that now what will tfbe in winter?
 l have a fine garden, not so very large, but well flied, and have a box of Social Corner recipes 1 am going to can by-my first attempt.
 l don't know who sent the recipe for old-fashioned Molasses Jumbles, but l think it is the best cookie recipe I ever used. I make a batch of them every week and use half barley flour and half flour, but the recipe does not call for as much shortening as when all flour is used.
 l would like to have some of the sisters try my Sour Milk Cake. It is fine
 I read every word in the Social Cor ner, and should like to attend one of the gatherings, The reports sound as good as The Corner recipes.
 Sour Milk Calee-Two cups brown sugar one-half cup butter q use drip pings), two cups sour milk, four cups flour (two of barley, two of f1our). one teaspoon cloves three teaspoons cin- namon, three teaspoons soda, two cups raisins and five cents worth each of orange and lemon peel. Good with or without frosting.
 FTACON
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
SOCIAL CORNER NEIeHBoRINe.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: As we have been reading a good many things in regard to good and bad practices and good and bad neighbors. I think I will tell how one Social Cornerite does her bit as a neighbor. and as she has a family and does dressmaking besides, we who know her think it is considerable more than a bit.
 I went to call on her one day and l found her with four babies. two of them with bottles and all four looking to be the same age; also. another one just. little older to help look after the others As she has no children of her own wondered if she had opened a day nursery, or was trying to help out the New York Tribune with the S. O00 children it wants to send to the country. But one of her neighbors who has seven children, all girls, had brought the four youngest for her to care for for the afternoon, and l wish you could have seen them. Talk about picnics, well the one at the Lake wasn't in it. not a little bit, with the one she was having with the four babies and her phone and sewing machine, all in one small room, with all doces clos ed so none would get lost.
 And the dolls! Well if any of the Sisters should have sudden visita- ton of small children and are out of playthings to amuse them, just get out your stockings. the more colors the better and fill them and your sup ply of dolls will equal your supply of stockings.
 And still more, whenever nearby neighbor is taken sick she is expected to call the doctor, and also be present to explain symptoms and take orders Now if this isn't being a good Samari- tan and a good Social Corner neighbor please let anyone who knows tell us what IS.
 Yours,
 .G WRINKLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
VEGETABLE SOUPS.
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dear Social Cornerites: These vege- table soups should find favor in these times;
 Potaae Eizotto-This is a popular Turkish soup. cheap and nourishing, with which we should become better acquainted. Boil one cup each of rice and peas in two quarts of mutton broth to which has been added cup of tomato sauce and a tablespoon of chopped parsley. Cook until all is soft, season to taste. and serve with grated cheese.
 French Onion soup--Chop four large onions and put them in a stew pan with half a cup of chicken fat or other drippings and saute until tender but not brown. Stir in a heaping ta- blespoon of flour and when smooth pour in three cups each of hot water and milk. Simmer 20 minutes, then season with pepper, salt and a tea spoon of sugar. Beat two egg yolks with half a cup of grated cheese, make several slices of toast and spread with the mixture. then place them in the bottom of the tureen. Pour the hot soun over the toast, cover five minutes then serve.
 English Turnip soup-Melt three ounces of butter or a good fat in a stew pan and add four large thinly sliced onions, six medium sized white turnips, pared and sliced thin, and one cup of broth. Simmer for 20 minutes then add a pint of broth, cook half ar hour, then add 8 quart more of broth and cook for one hour. Put through puree sieve. season and heat and. ii convenient, add half a cup of cream though it is no ta necessity.
 Scotch Potato Soup--Boil six large potatoes and mash them smooth add, ing little butter, pepper and salt, anc the juice of a large onion. Have ready a quart of hot mutton broth and ado it gradually, stirring until all is vel blended. Serve with toasted croutons HANNT IT WHO
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
MIDsUMM MFR.

 Midway out the circle of the year There is a single perfect day that supremely fair before our careless
 eyes, After the pathes of floral bloom ap- Before is found the first dead leaf and
 sere, It comes precursor of the autumn
 skies @ And crown of spri7;s endeavor, till
 it Gs's We do not dream the favless day is
 here. And thus. ae on the way of life we speed, --.. Mindful but of the joys we hope to
 see. We never think These present hours
 exceed All tf.t have been or that shall ever
 be" Yet somewhere on our journey we
 shall stay Backyard to gaze on our midsummer
 day
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

the Misses Boynton, Popover at the
 A piano solo by Mir. Garrison was
 greatly enjoyed; as encore he sang
 The End of Perfect Day." It was
 a treat to have a chorister from Christ
 church, New York, sing and play for
 us. He is a professional man and lives in Poughkeepsie. He was guest
 of his sister, Wiltwyck.
 The Misses Boynton gave us another song.
 songs; we all joined in singing Amer ica. Music and song by Spring Chicken and her sister, after which the lively young folks indulged in tripping the light fantastic toe,' while the older ones made the most of their time renewing acquaintances, discuss ing interesting topics or getting and exchanging new patterns and ideas in crochet and tatting, while some took
 walks beside the placid lake or into the shady wood.
 The Bulletin Co generously donated l ice cream. which was greatly appre- ciated and enjoyed. We are i ever mindful of their interest in our pleas
 ure and enjoyment.
 A vote of thanks was extended to MT. Brooks for the use of the casino and all he. did for our convenience. Clubs No. and 8 were represented. I Social Corner enthusiasm was shown | by the nearly four hour trip Brownie
 and June made to meet with us. We were very glad of their presence. As the sun was gradually nearing the treetops on the western shore of the refecting water, the last ones of
 our party reluctantly left the enchant- ed spot for home, taking with us the
 memory of day pleasantly spent, and
 hoping it may be repeated at some 1 future time.
 | TuEnnA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
A DELIGHTFUL TIME.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The long looked for Social Corner picnic is thing of the past. We had most delightful time. The Sisters who could not come missed a rare treat. The day was delightful with not any thing to mar it's pleasantries only ab- sence of some of the members. Brownie and I left home at a quar- ter of eight and arrived at the Lake at quarter of 12, and at quarter of F. m we left for home. arriving at s D. m. It was a delightful ride and we enjoyed every moment Of it and the nice music and our cream The Bulle- tin sent.
 Hope to meet all the Sisters again soon.
 Theoda: Will send you a sample Of the laces I was making soon. Lucy Acorn: Did you learn to d6 the lace?
 JUNE
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We were supplied with hot tea and coffee. also at our disposal other soft drinks.
 Our party was made up of all ages, some too young to realize what a pie nic really is. others enjoying all that childhood means to them. might be subject to censorship if hinted that anybody was past being youns, that day. Ohl no. none of that. We en- loved a musical programme, consisting of songs and piano solos. Some kind Of a game. such as ''hippity skip" for peanuts on the floor, was indulged in, by those who can more easily perform those stunts, than some elder and more substantial built Sisters of the Social Corner.
 pate in Virginia Reel, those who cared to exercise their feet, and to prove they had learned this once popular dance, before some of the younger set could remember.
 As for myself, well, I was so inter ested in friendly chat with a Sister, whom l had met for the first time, that the peanut game, and all dancing passed by without my help.
 It was very. pleasant that some of the Sisters could bring along their visitors, whom they are entertaining at home, that they. too, might share q Social Corner picnic. Sister Wylt- wick was pleased to introduce her mother and brother, who are her guests from New York state, and we were glad to greet them. Am sure everybody enjoyed the solos rendered by the brother of Wiltwyck (paTdon me, have forgotten the name) The End of Perfect Day, was fitting for the occasion. and we still hear its echo.
 Amy said her book contained 7t names, so that means over three score and ten thanks to The Bulletin fol 1 cur delicious ice cream which was served before the picnic vas over.
 To my regret, I had to leave the merry party, sooner than should l choose, but as trolley cars and trains are like the tide, that waits for nc man (nor Social Cornerites), I was obliged to depart, and soon I wa! speeding over iron rails homewart bound.
 In conclusion I would add one i'm. portant thought, and that is. while tht Sisters and friends enjoy these socia gatherings, for the time being, thert is always continued pleasure o 1 thinking it over afterwards at ou, leisure. To me, personally, it has af forded discovery from Social Cor her Sister, that she was once schoo girl friend of my mother, and en joyed so much to learn that fact
 Hoping we shall all meet again t, have some more good times whici may be helpful as well as day' pleasure, with best wishes to each ant all.
 JENNIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
TIMELY VEGETABLE DISHES.

Dear Social Cornerites These time ly vegetable recipes will be found, to be all rigAt;i i-z-aa y-
 5eets in=onion Cups: Six small beets (con,.ad). six large onions fsame size), one teaspoonful of, butter or substitute, one-half teaspoon. salt, one half cup of buttered bread crums (rye or barlsy).
 Chop heets- add butter and salt. Cook onions until tender plunge in cold water slip cut the hearts. Fill centers with chopped beets. Place in casserole, sprinkle with butterTd bread crumbs. Bake fifteen minutes in moderate oven, ....------
 Buttersd 5eets Baked: Six beets, six teaspoons butter substitute. one teaspoon saltss one-eighth teaspoon of black pepper.s y
 Cook beets tender, slip skins, and sprinkle withl salt and pepper Add butter to one-half cup, of basting wa CT. Place beets in baking dish, haste with neltedg butter. Bake for twenty minutes. bAsting fIeauently, or put cooked beets in baking pan with roast pork. or roast beef, and haste with meat dripp;ngs. Serve hot,
 String 5esh Soup: One cup of string uehnS CUOkSus three cups OI -DO1l1nS milk, four tablespoons butter. two tablespoons ofpotsto or rice flour, one teaspoon sait.-sso ssone-efghth teaspoon of paprika,. three sprigs of parsley (mincedl one carrot Ccooked) Dice beans f1ne.s Add to boiling milk Beat butter and four until creamy stir. into boiling water. cook until smooth Season with. salt and pepper
 Cut carrot into thin slices and then into attractive shapAs Serve hot with minced parsley. A
 String Beans With Onions: One cur of string beans, three onions. medium size; three tablespoons butter or sub- stitute, one-half9 teaspoon salt. one. eighth teaspoon paprika -quartei cup of cream. wy %+'f
 String beans Carefully Put them tc cook in slightly salted water. Wfher tender drain. FA t-t F1-i %F-J2
 Peel and cut onion fine, place but ter in frying pan, when melted add the onion, cook slowly until tenderA rni2 with beans, pour in cream, boil. two minutes and serve hot.
 MARY JANE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
THE SOCIAL CORNER CLUB RE.
 UNION.

Dear Social Corner Friends: It was indeed a Red Letter day when nearly eighty of the clan gathered on the shore of Lake Waugumbaug for our annual club reunion. The pleasure was mutual when friend greeted friend or stranger on that beautiful day, amid such delightful surroundings.
 The view of the lake was especially good from our location, and the cool, inviting woods made an ideal place to meet and eat our lunch.
 We greatly appreciated the kindness of MT. Brooks in putting up tables and seats for our use at noontirne, as we'll as for the use of the roomy. conven- tent casino
 After our lunch a brief business ses- sion was held, followed by song by