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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
MANY EXPERIMENTS BUT NO
 ABSOLUTE FAILURES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Every morning I talk to the flowers and tell them to do their best, for Jack Frost is just around the corner, so we must make the most of the lovely days.
 If we could only fly south with the birds and escape the winter.
 The housekeeper's life is so inter- woven preparing three meals day, and often more, that one naturally ex- presses thoughts upon subjects best understood in the home life; and cooking is one of the principal ones. For a number of years I have made brown bread, usually two times a week, trying the cereals in different combinations, but since the war sub stitutes have been in market have experimented many ways; while not always satisfactory, have not thrown any away, for the leftovers can be used when one has the will to utilize Fthem.
 NJ. C. H.: Have tried the rice bread before reading your letter, and it does make fine bread.
 i Peggy Anne: Tried your combina- ton of meal, rye and flour, and that is all right.
 l I always read with interest Old Sors letters, especially when he comes along with the lubricating can and 1 drops a little oil here and there which keeps the wheels running merrily. | RT ,ANCHT
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
RELIARLE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I send you a few reliable recipes that may help someone at this time of year:
 Green Tomato Pickle - Twelve pounds green tomatoes, sprinkle with one cup salt, let stand over night, then drain eight onions, eight red peppers, two quarts vinegar, two table spoons cinnamon, one tablespoon Clove, one of allspice, one of ginger, two pounds sugar, and boil until ten der
 Green Tomato Mince Meat - Chop one peck green tomatoes, drain in sieve for a couple of hours, add as much clear water as drained off, set on stove and scald for five minutes, then drain again, same as before; add water again and bring to a scald. then drain again. When thoroughly drain ed put in kettle, add one cup chopped sueit, two pounds raisins, four pounds | brown sugar, two tablespoons of salt; ! simmer one and one<half hours, then turn in one cup of vinegar; when l cool, add two teaspoons clove, two of cinnamon, one whole ground nutmeg. This is very good.
 1 Green Tomato Preservs-Fifteen 1 pounds green tomatoes, ten pounds ot | brown sugar Cor white sugar., two 1 pounds raiSlnS and three lemons; make a syrup, put tomatoes in with raisins and sliced lemon on top; take small tomatoes and prick each one with a fork; cook it down slow and ] put up in jars.
 Chiii Sauce-Twelve large ripe to- matoes, two onions, one green pepper one tablespoon salt, one tablespoon ot sugar; boil two hours; add one cuE vinegar ,one teaspoon each of cinna. mon and allspice; boil one-half hour
 Mustard PickIe-One quart each O. cucumbers, green tomatoes and smal onions, one large caulifiower and foul green peppers. chopped; make a brint of four quarts of water and one pin of salt; pour over the mixture ant let it soak "A hours; heat just enougl to scaid it, and turn, it into a colande to drain; mix one cup of flour, si, tablespoons of ground mustard, on tablespoon tumeric with enough gin ger to make a smooth paste; then ad one cup of sugar and sufficient vine gar to make two quarts in all; boi this mixture until it thickens and i smooth; stirting, add the vegetable and cook until well heated
 A CORNER FRIEND,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
THE SEASONS PIcNIcs

Dear Social Corner Sisters: l want to tell you how many picnics I have attended and how much we have en- joyed meeting together: July 18th was at Aunt Mary's. the first since our meeting at the Buckingham Memorial July 10th. It was a beautiful day and an ideal place for a picnic, with Aunt Mary appearing every few moments with something more to add to our comfort which made the day one long to be remembered
 The next was Aug. 27th at Prudys After leaving the trolley at Bean Hill church Blossom and wended our way up the hill as directed, and at last saw the coiors, and then in the gar den we saw group Of merry women seated at a table loaded with good l things to eat
 The third was Aug. 18th at Nellie Bly's pretty home. where we all sal out on the lawn, some knitting, some sewing, and others with various kind: | of work. We all enjoyed the delicious steamed clans, especially Belle, wht i is especially fond of clans. The fourth and last I attended was Aunty No. Is. Sept. II. The mornin: ! cold. Nevertheless, we all started fo the picnic. Taking the trolley to Tan tic; then we got jitney from there All enjoyed the ride. the air was S bracing. Auntie met us with a glat smile and a hearty welcome. After few greetings we started down throusl the shady vine covered arbor; to tn lake, where on it's placid bosom Bios som's hat went for sail, but it wa soon recovered.
 Then we went through the beautiful
 gardens where there are Q great va riety of flowers; also a sun dial; whe
 we returned to where we had starte from there were many new arrivals
 among them the incest group of ol
 ladies: Grandma, Great Grandma an
 Grandma H. and others who I canno
 name. Ilykit took their pictures g group and I hope they turned GU
 nice.
 Hoping to meet many of you at De
 liah Deals Sept IS.
 CCOTTTE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
SOUTH LYME.

Mrs. John Hopson of New York is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. c, Payne.
 Mrs. Josephine Pellon of Brooklyn, \. r, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. W. Chapman.
 Mir. and Mrs Howard Stickney and daughter Virginia have returned to their home in Ivoryton after a lengthy visit with Mrs. xStickney's parents. MT and Mrs ]. w Booth.
 Eric Carlson is spending his vaca- ton with MT. and Mrs c. H. Water house.
 Miss Helen Hersey is in Mystic al school.
 Miss Miriam Champion is teaching in the Seventh district, where there is quite a large attendance of pupils.
 Mrs. George H. Hersey, who has been visiting at her home here, has returned 10 Mystic.
 Miss Jessie Stanhope was the guest of friends in New London Tuesday.
 c. H, Warehouse and William c Slate are working at the Groton Iror works.
 Courtland and Dorothy Miner. whc have been spending the summer witt Mrs. Laura Peck have returned tC their home in Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

YANKEE GIRL who won prize in September please send in full address.
 HILLSIDE - The poem entitled Mother" will be printed in the Social Corner next week.
 YANKEE GIRL NO. 1-Thanks for returning the check. We were not aware oi a Nc. 2.
 THE EDITOR is indebted to Billie for & copy of the Westerly Sun in which she justly lamhasts the preju- dice existing hereabouts against the negroes who, knowing how to die for freedom, are giving their lives bravely 10 obtain rights for others which are still denied to them. The colored sol dier is the comradel of all Americans who have served in the field with him, and among fighting men his heroism is not questioned.
 TE1CE TWENTW: Thanks for the cherry tomato seeds. Shall have to try them in the Spring. Window-gard ening is not within my scope.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
eratias Aao.

oratias Ago. Since of earth, air and water. The Gods nave made me part, Let every human sin be mine Except the thankiess heart! Privileged greatly, 1 partake Of sleep and death and birth. And kneeling drink the sacrament, The good red wine of earth. I shall not ask the High Gods For aught that they can give, They gave the greatest gift of all When first they bade me live. Great gift of lawn and starlight, Cf sea and grass and river; With leave to toll and laugh ano
 weep
 And praise the sun for ever! Be death the end or not the end, Too richly blest am l To seek the hill behind the hill, The sky behind the sky. Let the red earth that bore me Give me her call again And I'll lie still beneath her flowers And sleep and not complain. Let those the Gods have blinded Hold their long feud with Fate And clutch at toys that never yet Could make one mean man great Let those that earth has bastarded Fret and contrive and plan, But l will enter like an heir
 The old estate of man! Godfrey Howard, in the New Wit
 ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
LISBON

Claire Barber of Waterbury was at his fathers, R. R. Barber's. for the week end
 Rev. and Mrs. w J. Reynolds and MT. and Mrs. F. w. Corbett were wis itors in Canterbury Tuesday with Fred Kinne's family.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Whitaker of Newport are spending their vacation with their parents in town. MT Whit aker has been granted months fur tough to help his father. c. A. Whita- wer, with his harvesting.
 The registrars of voters have nine names on the list to be made before the coming election: Adam Heinrich George Helmboldt, Harry Holdridge Michael Banker, Hormisdas Laliberte
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21

dissolved yeast, then stir in the flour previously sifted together; when thor oughly mixed place on bread board, knead until smooth and elastic, adding little four from time to time if nee- essary: then place in greased bowl, cover; let rise in warm place until light, about two and one half hours; knead it down in the bowl allow it to stand until light, which will require about one hour; knead down, let stand for 20 minutes, then mould in- to loaves, place in greased pans and let rise until light; bake well in a moderate oven.
 Substitute Wheat Flour Muffins One half cup barley flour sifted with one-haR cup of rice or corn flour, one cup best flours one and one-half tea
 spoons salt, two tablespoons melted shortening, one fourth cup sugar, one cup sour milk. one egg well beaten one teaspoon soda. one teaspoon bak- ing powder, one-fourth cup hot water Beat the egg. salt and sugar together
 until creamy add the sour milk, soda
 dissolved in the one-fourttr cup of hoi
 water, add the flour sifted with tht baking powder. Lastly add the ho shortening, mix thoroughly. Drol from a large spoon into greased gen pans and bake in a moderate oven fo twenty five minutes.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
AM AErERrAnueHr-

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: To continue the story of my visit at Sandwich, Mass, in August. I would refer to an item in Eveline Burr's let ter of September 14th. which attract ed my attention She mentions Joseph Jefferson, IS an admirer of Ebert Hubbard's writings. I have read the sentiments Of both these men and think their ideas were congeniaI on some points.
 Jefferson's poem, The Caterpillar is q sermon of itself. As most of us know, Jefferson was a noted actor, impersonating the character of Rip Van Wrinkle, which was popular in his day.
 The late Ex-President Grover Cleve- lard was a special friend of Jeffer- son, and often entertained the latter as his guest at bis summer home at Gray Gables. on Buzzard's Bay. I have been informed Jefferson was very fond of this section Of Massa- chusetts and enjoyed many drives in | the surrounding country. through the nearby villages. On one occaFson as he was passing by a cemetery in l the town of Sandwich, he was so inn | pressed with it's ideal location that he decided to select a spot which should | be his own burial place.. Only a few years later when Joseph Jefferson laid aside his pen and the once famous 1 Rip Van Wrinkle Tailed to awake from prolonged sleep, his kind friends re- l spected his wishes and the morta' body was laid to rest in the beautiful l plot which the great actor had chos- l en. It has been my privilege severa 1 times to stand beside his grave, an6 to read the inscription upon the bronze 1 tablet, inserted on the huge boulder | which stands as Q memorial to one who had countless friends and admir-. CTS. A profile of Jefferson's face, cas- bronze circular plate. is affixed
 to the reverse side of the boulder.
 Not only did he select his buria
 spot, but left an epitaph of his owl 1 composition, which appeals to tn,
 many who observe this rather un. I usual thought from the mind of Jo
 seph Jefferson:
 And yet, we are but tenants, le
 us assure ourselves of this; and the1
 it will not be so hard to make room for the new administration, for short ly the great Landlord will give u
 notice that our lease has expired" II JENNIE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
FLY THE PLEASURE THAT BITES TOMORROW

the pulp from the skins; place half the skins in granite saucepan on the back of the stove and allow them to simmer for five minutes; throw away the rest of the skins as the conserve is too strong if all are used. Cook the pulp until it falls to pieces, then run it through a colander to remove the seeds; run through the meat grinder add to the pulp the pulp and rind of two oranges, one pound of seeded raisons and the grape skins add also one and a fourth quarts of sugar. Boil the mixture for five min utes, then add one pound chopped English walnuts; seal the conserve in jars.
 Dried Tomato Paste-Prepare the tomatoes as for canning, place them in an enamel kettle without adding any water and boil them until they are tender; put them through a sieve and boil down the pulp over direct heat until it is so thick that it is difficult to cook without being stirred constantly, then, place it over hot water, or in a slow oven where there will be no danger of scorching it, but where the moisture will evaporate un- til the pulp is stiff enough to hold its shape; 1t may then be placed in l.
 sterilized jars.
 I have winter squash that meas. ures 51 inches around.
 | PAULA,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
The Visit.

She came and stayed with me little while And talked of commonplace and trivial things, But with the magic of her frown, her smile. And ali the glamour rare spirit brings. Before she came today, l trudged, it seemed, A dusty highway, that forever showed 4 wear!er distance. and with pain l gieaned, Only load of care along that road. But now I seem to hear the tiny stir Of downy wings among the trees at dawn; The murmur of a little hidden brook, Singing among the grass a quiet song; l seem to look into a pool so still, The stars scarce auiver in it's quiet blue And sweet content makes haste my heart to fill And life is fair again and love is new. How easy now the way. how light the carel I take the road again with song and smile, It leads. I know. to spaces broad and fair, She came and stayed with me a little while!
 Anne Robinson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
RED CHERRY TOMATOES.

Dear Social Corner Editor: It was very kind of Blanche to send me paper of red cherry tomato seed last spring, and the plants have been a source of interest and pleasure to me all summer.
 Strange as it may appear the seed I carefully grew in boxes was acci- dentally destroyed, and that I threw aside gave me the plants I grew my crop from. I haven't had a ripe to- mate upon them this summer. Those just turning are of an orange rather than cherry red, and they grow in clusters of from five to seven, and are about the size of a small hens egg in- stead of cherries.
 It is a handsome shaped fruit and l have gathered a half bushe1 of green tomatoes in which I visualize scores of mock mince pies later on. ] ! am likely to harvest several pecks
 more. so I have not failed in their culture. Blanche has my thanks. JOSEPH DOE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
YOL.UNTOWN

Miss May Leathers of Washfngton, D. C.. Miss Rose Cooke of New Lon don. Miss Wjnifred Morarity end Miss es ,Magdalene and Mary Hevein of Willimantic, spent the week end at Beach pond.
 Mrs. Walter Lobdell of New Britain is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Andersen.
 Miss Florence Knowles of Oaklawn R. |. visited at{her home for few days recently.
 Mrs. Everett Dawley of Plainfield is visiting relatives in town.
 A number of local people attended North Stonington fair, Thursday.
 The Ladies society of the Baptist church met at the chapel Tuesday aft ernoou.
 Mrs. Helen Dewhurst and Theodore Dewhurst of Stonington visited friends in town recently.
 MT. and Mrs John Herbert motore6 to Derby last Saturday.
 Many local fans attended the bal game at Jewett City Sunday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs. George Johnson ant John Whitman and Miss Frances Whiteman spent Saturday with New London relatives. Miss Margaret 1assler spent the week end at her home at Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
TIMELY ADVICE.

Dear Social Corner Editor: The grip now becoming so prevalent is doubtless the same old grip the public has had recurring for the past quarter of century, although it is now being called the war grip" in England and the Spanish grip in America
 Do not be alarmed by it. Wear sul- phur in your shoes to prevent it, as one physician I know does; or take snuff for protection, as they recommend in England or take a swallow of camphorated water two or three times a day, as the homeopathists advise, or just protect yourself with the 191st Psalm, as some religionists recom- mend. Do whatever yoH like to keep your head level and your nerves nor nal and you'll come through all right.
 Remember there are at least 250 remedies for pneumonia, and scores of remedies for almost every disease. Do not fear. Do as you please and keep your faith on straight, and you will live long and be happy.
 THE CRANK.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
WILLTNGTON

Howard Bligh and Miss Ricketts, who have been visiting friends in Boston and vicinity, have returned home Mr. Bligh has been i'll with grip since he returned.
 The names of all the young men in town in service are on the honor roll which was hung in church Sunday.
 Mrs. Robert Whitehouse of Broad Brook is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Miller. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Bowers, who will return tt her home in Eastford.
 John Hemmeler has one and half acres of Lafayette white beans which are of large size. thrifty, and are yielding well.
 Word has been received here of the death of Earl Smith of Attleboro. Mrs. Smith (Rhoda Lyon) lived here pre- vious to her marriage. | Mrs. Harry Pratt, with her grand child, has been visiting her daughter l in South Manchester Mr. Pratt spent day there and they returned with him.
 Miss Jennie Church was the guest Monday of Mrs. Dewey Griggs in Will limantic.
 Mrs. Hans Hansen was taktn to the Hartford hospital Monday. She. has been i'll several weeks.
 A novelty in the cat line recently seen was a pure white cat of the or dinary species, but having one bright green eye. and one vivid blue eye. Mrs. Meyers sister of Provincetown is visiting her.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Parker, MT. and Mrs Frank Bosworth, Miss. Julia Bosworth and Mir. Harrington went to Rockville Saturday evening to see the moving pictures.
 Rev. MT. Vais held a sps<..1i ser vice in Bohemian for the Bohemian people Sunday morning at the Baptist church on the Hill. } Mrs Preston, county press superin- tendent of the W. c. T. U., is sending
 blanks to the local superintendents for . the annual reports. 7 Mrs. Jane Gelina of Hartford is wis t iting her mother, Mrs. Snow.
 Four missionary books that are in- . teresting and instructive are being cir 2 culated about the Hill, furnished by S Miss Rose Hall.
 Miss Vera Coleman has closed tht s Studio for the winter and returned tt = New York, where she will resume he
 duties as teacher of music in Dam t rosch institute. h Harry Krantz has raised 200 bushels 1. of potatoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21

utes. Add the yollxs of two eggs and the juice of two lemons. Pour over tke fish and serve at once.
 Fish Chop suey; Mix three cups of cooked fish with one tablespoon of cooking oil and two cups of shredded pineapple. Heat in a spider. Serve with a gravy made of two cups Of fish stock, thickened with two tablespoons of chestnut flour,
 Jonathan: Into one pint of hot boil ed honiny stir one tablespoon and a half of oleo. salt and paprika to taste and one beaten egg. Beat well, add two tablespoons of finely minced green pepper and pack into a mold. When cold, cut in thin slices, arrange in creased baking dish and sprinkle 1 between the layers of the cereal grated 1 cheese about two tablespoons and the same. of thick tomato catsUp Cover 1 the top with crushed fried bread crumbs, dot with bits of oleo and cooked in moderate oven for 15 min- | utes.
 l MOUNTAIN LAUREL
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-21
SL,EDYARD

John Barrett, aged IA, only child of AIr. and Mrs. A. D. Barrett, last Sat urday evening tried to crank an au- tomobile owned by Archie Holdridge. The crank flew round, hitting his right wrist. Tie wrist was badly broken. one bone protruding through the skin about two inches Theodore i Taylor, in his automobile, hurried him 1 to Norwich where he was taken by Dr. Lewis to Bacllus hospital The fracture was reduced and he is rest ing comfortably.
 | Elmer Avery was the leader of the 1 Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday ! evening. Miss Anna Biaherwiek will have charge of next Sunday evenings meeting.
 Rev. G. 2. eoodenough exhibited l handsome yellow flint corn and sew eral different kinds of dry beans at the North Stonington grange fair. He was awarded first prize on his collec- tion of beans.
 Judge s. E. Holdridge has been sell ing Q few fancy EIberta peaches. They readily sold for $1 for four quart basket.
 Chicken thieves have been operating in Ledyard. Rev. MT. Goodenougt lost some fowls last week and others nave .ndu En6IE uOchS SIOW less.
 Miss Anna Blatherwick. who has
 been the guest of Miss Dorothy Les
 ter, has returned home. .. Mrs. Ernest Smith, with her infan daughter, who has been staying witt her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Isaac c
 Geer, for the' past three weeks, ha' returned to her home in Franklin. James 4. Stoddard has been ap pointed by the probate court admins , trator de bonis non. upon the .estatt of the late Walter z. Watrous.
 The last meeting of the Ledyart . Thirnble club was held with Mrs
 Calvin R. Main. The next meetin; 2 will be at the residence of Mrs Charles D. Geer.
 2 The republicans at their caucu z nominated Frederick w. Burton an Albert E. Falmouth for selectmer Charles A. Gray and Calvin R. Mail
 are the democratic nominees.
 Ledyard fair wilt be held at Ledyar
 Center Saturday next. This fair wi l. be conducted by the Ledyard schools : The children will bring livestock. veg . canned goods and article I which they have raised or grown dur t ing the year. Premiums will be give
 and admission will be free.