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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
ORIGINAL SURPRISE APRONS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Most everyone saves the pieces left over from dress materials. One will be sur prised to find how the cotton ones can be utilized for small aprons. Even those pieces which seem impossible will, if cut gore fashion and scanned together, make very presentable aprons. If one is fastidious, these seams may be concealed with inser- tions which are also left overs. AL ways piece large enough for a pocket can be found after the apron is, con structed. And this will prove very handy for the handkerchief.
 I made seyenty-fv aprons at Christ mas, and on the aprons for the clerks in the stores I made double pockets and at one side a long narrow pocket for a pencil, then sewed a ring on the right side and snapped a string for a pencil, or holder and strap to snap in the ring, so you can find the holder when you are in need of it. How many housewives there are who can't find their holders, but if they have it snapped on their aprons they will be sure to find it.
 I also originated a thimble pocket that can be inserted right by the side of the inner pocket,
 Putting Away Furs.-As the season is nearly at hand for putting away furs, blankets and winter, garments. l would like to inform those who object to the use of moth balls (and I am among the numberl that cedar tWigs
 broken from the trees and scattered about the garments or furs is a sat isfactory substitute for moth balls
 The cedar is fragrant. does the work thoroughly and leaves no disagreeable
 oder for damp days. Moths never go
 where there is cedar.
 1 have discovered at last a use for Ian old gloria umbrella cover. Take
 three gores for a duster and dip them in kerosene, let dry, and they are g
 good substitute for a 25-cent duster I cannot tell about cheap cottoI cover. as have never tried one. endeavor to find a use for every thing, and hope others will try ant Eprove what good dusters they really make.
 i EO-BAR.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
A LETTER FROM WILDWOOD.

Social Corner Sisters and Friends: have often thought I would write to you and have started several times, but waited so long that I concluded not to send it; but seeing by a late CourierA that you have passed your eighth anniversary, I thought I would contribute my mite.
 One reason I have not written is on account of my eyes. I had an opera tion on one of them something over two years ago, and it was not a suc- cess. can't see with that eye and the sight is gradually failing from the other.
 I am quite shut-in. as I am so crippled with rheumatism that I don't get, outside of the yard only to go to the mSilbox and when my daughter comes out with the automobile and takes me for ride. have not been sout this year.
 Thanksgiving the Batch and I spent a very pleasant day with my grand daughters and we also spent Christ mas with my daughter and spent sev- Aeral days with her and called on Pot latch. Came home Dec. 29th and have been in tha hnuse nearly all the time
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
THANKS AND AN INQUIRY.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Am writing this letter to thank the editor and the Sisters who sent me cards and sweet Easter greetings on my birthday. Will send you all a card soon, but my hands are so lame that cannot write but a little at a time. R
 I have been thinking for some time that I would suggest to the writers. that at the close of their letters they would write the date when they first began to write for The Corner. I hope the sisters will like this idea for it would give me real pleasure to know just how long each one had been writing for The Corner.
 I realize the wisdom of the Sisters but I wonder if you could tell me how to make a salad that don't know the name of ] ate some at luncheon at the tsme of a member It was some thing that had been put through a meat grinder. served on lettuce leaves and gafnished with celery. It tasted some like chicken and some like nuts It was, as the children say. awful " good, and I wish I could make some like it; but I did not want te expose my ignorance by asking what it was.
 1910. GRANDMA,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
HELPS FROM ETHELYN.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: To save raisins from settling in the bottom of cake or a steamed pudding, first plunge in hot water and set on stove for two or three minutes (ne longer). Then remove from the water and stir thoroughly in the mixture and they will not settle.
 have a four sided grater which comprises large and small perforaefons, I have just stumbled upon satis- factory way of cleaning it--simple and successful. When the finer perfora- tions of your grater become clogged with dried fruit, lemon or orange peel or in fact. any other residue of former operation, take a crust of bread or cake and rub it gently up and down the perforations. In less than five minutes your grater is as clean as the day you bought it.
 When making cookies, turn your pan upside down and bake cookies on the bottom of the pan. They will bake beautifully on top.
 If you have no regular poachers, try your mffin rings.
 If you have several recipes you wish to keep, fasten them together with a spring clothespin.
 If you would keep your recipe book Cledll, p4dCe d picCe OA SidSS dbUuL INe by seven inches over the page while using.
 To remove precipitation stains from your clothes, soak your garments in strong salt and water before launder ing,
 Home made Baking Powder-I have made my baking powder for number | of years. Take one-half pound cream i tartar, one fourth pound soda and one. Ieighth pound of good eornstarch; sift 1 ten times through 8 fine sieve-mors is you wish. Put in common baking powder cans.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
ALL SHOULD DO THEIR BIT.


 Dear Social Corner Sisters: I was much interested in a recent letter by Married and Happy" She told of the practical ways in which she is giving cheer and comfort to some of the boys in training near her. Her efforts are an inspiration to us all.
 Uncle Sam is again giving us stay- at-honles a chance to help, every one of us. We are asked to lend more of our money to our country; not to give it outright, but loan it and at high CT rate of f.interest than before.
 There are to be mass meetings at the town hall to tell us about the Third Liberty Loan.a. Let's go and take our knitting. The Bulletin will tell us when.
 The 'sways and means" used by some of our friends to enable them to buy bonds of the first. and second is- sues are very interesting. One school girl could not buy a bond and have a new winter coat, toe. She finally de- cided to wear coat that had been in service for four years and wear her Liberty Loan button on the fronti An other young woman who is earning decided to take a bond on the install ment plan Every week her interest grew with the result that the houl was poid for before the required time. When making her last payment she said, Thank goodness: I now owr a bond and have helped my country If I hadn't bought this bond I'd have only pile of heley silk stockings te show for my $50.
 We can't go to the front. Some ot us have no son to give Many of us surely can contrive some way te 
 terest some one else to buy one, too. each and all.
 COUNTRY-WO
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
Mothers Love.

 Somewhere. from the blue sky up yon-
 der,
 l wonder if Mother looks down On the lad sine brought to existence? Does her face wear smile or
 frown?
 Are there moments of infinite pathos, When she knows of his many defects; Or does joy overfiowing possess her, When her long cherished wish he re-
 spects? . In the bosom of God she IS resting Is she now from all memories free, or do ne'er severed bonds still unite With the boy that she held on her
 knee? Does the bHssful perfection of Heaven Prevent her from thinking of one :. Who looked up to her with devotion? Does Mother still think of her son? Sometimes. when the shadows are
 darkest,
 IL seems that dear Mother must know Of the trials that beset her lone baby, . Of his joys. his brief triumps, his woe; That the magical wand of her presence Der the stretch of the long vanished
 years,
 Stin rises to guard and protect him And shield him from all earthly fears. Oh. yes there are hope and protection In the ties of invisible love. Holding fast, through temptation and struggle With a power that comes from above; And that love fills my soul with new longing
 To look upon Mothers dear face, In the land where she waits to enfold me 1. In the warmth of her loving embrace. Then, down through the pathway of
 memory
 Comes a vision, ineffably pure, I With the love light upon me still
 shining b From eyes. bright with purposes sure; And when vision becomes lasting sub-
 stance,
 In that place Christ hath gone to pre- pare,
 I shall know my steps thither were By Mothers long vigils of prayer. William l.. K. Barrett.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
A SALAD DRESSING.

Dear Social Corner Friends: It is surprising how much more one en-
 joys The Social Corner page when they feel that they are a. part oft. At
 least that is the way in my case.
 I used to just glance it over to see
 if there were any recipes would like
 to try. but now I read every letter and
 do enjoy them very much. though of
 course, do not agree with all of the
 Writers views.
 The one I have in mind now is:
 That T know I would much prefer wIiskey in my cake to paris green; although have never tried either,
 yet"
 The time has come when we all have got to learn to cook with less wheat flour so when one gets good
 reliable recipe think it would be appreciated by many if passed along. I have met few of the Sisters and hope to get acquainted with many
 more before the simmer is over. Last Rose of Summer: Many thanks for the Easter card. You made cor rect guess where I live, So hope you will call again. The tomatoes are de- ing fine.
 me safely and I thank you. I have beeii tWlStcu q i1tSlS dt o1lS SAIiAS, Ad
 have got things strengthened out to
 my satisfaction now.
 Keziah Doolittf/ Hope to meet you at some of The Social Corner gather | ings this summer.
 Am sending in my recipe for salad dressing without oil. This rule makes about pint:
 Salad Dressing: Into a double boil | CT put ten tablespoons of vinegar and piece of butter the size of an. egg. 1 Beat three eggs and add to them three 1 tablespoons milk or cream, one-half cup sugar, little salt and cayenne l,pepper and two teaspoons made mus tard Stir this into you vinegar. but
 do not let it boil. TWICE INV ENVY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
HUMoR OF TIE DAY

q know young actor with laud- able ambition
 sWkat is it29
 He wants to star in servicet flag. Life. Did he chose a subject that was well hsndleds" :.
 Sure"
 'sWhat was itg'
 "The Town Pump. ."-Florida Times Union.
 T dropped in en the young bride last night and found her in tears. '
 "Oh, deari And. I thought she had such good match"
 aThe trouble was that the match went out"-Basten TraHseript,
 Nell. stopped in at bargain sale today.
 Nsll-Yes. Several men waiting for their wives.-Lendon Tit-Bits. Blaek-He's young lawyer, and desperately in love.
 White he enters an appear- anee at the girls home three nights a week, pleads his case, receives an adverse deeisien and then appeals again.-Puck.
 What task IL must nave peen, remarked the baseball manager.
 What task?"
 Fixing up that Declaration of h. dependenee Look at the job have sfgnir5f up 1T ballplayers. ."-iSansas City Journal.
 Whats on the, menu?" asked the hungry man. .
 Well, replied the waiter, "a few articles of food are mentioned, But | most of the space is taken up with government instructions on what not 1 to eat. t."-Washington Star. | Wix-I see by this paper that more than one half of the worlds popula- l ton is feminine | Nix-I don't believe it. If it were so how do you account for the fact that one-half of the world doesn't know how the other half hves2-ldle Hour.
 "A pedestrian has some rights in l the streets
 Of course he has. But let me Gve lyou a bit of advise"
 All right"
 Don't waste your valuable time telling a motorist that"-Birmingham | Age Herald,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
THE APRIL MEET OF CLUB No.' 8

{, Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Here I am again after several months of silence, I have been very much interested in the letters. Am very sorry for those whose loved ones have passed away, also those who have sickness in the family at the pres- ent time,
 I think M. and H. must have her time fully occupied with all of her entertaining.
 Nat: Glad to see you back in The Corner. Look out! those pigs will soon be hogs.
 .Harrietta: Thanks for the recipe. I shall use if. at my next baking.
 Tiny; Are you still cleaning house The much deferred meeting of Club No. 3. will be held April 17-at the chapel of the Lebanon Baptist church If stormy, the next fair week day Bring anything that is convenient for lunch. A friend or two if you wish Members wear the yellow bow. Dor 1 inda. Tiny, Aunt Sarah and myself will be hostesses. PEGGY ANNE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

I Ssls4 recitation, Laura Bennett; announce nian children, by the superintendent; recitation, Earl Macleod; offering gathered by four girls in Miss Doer- fingers class; song, America, all join ing; prayer by pastor; Mizpah bene- dictien.
 The offerings of the three services of Easter day. amounting to $13.04, were devoted to the starving children.
 Beautiful Blossoms. Easter lilies at 2e cents a blossom were not to be thought of, both for ex- pense and because of especial needs caused by war. So for several weeks the teachers and some frem West minister guild have met to work at the parsonage. The result of this was evident Sunday and the blossoms were so perfect that several deuhting Thomases had to personally eXamine them to be convinced they were American handmade.
 For Wednesday home prayer ser vice the topic was War and the Power of His Resurrection. Phil. 3: 10, Luke 21: 25-28,
 Passover Guests. The Feast of the Passover is being observed at Rosedale. Mrs. Rosenz' weig's daughter, Mrs. Bertha Silver man, of New York, being also here for the holidays. MT. and Mrs. Alan Moody have re- turned from q visit with New Yorl relatives. Mrs. P. Lachapelle, Miss Helel Coombs and Fred Laehapelle are mo toring to New Haven via New London to visit relatives. Louis LachapelI will return with them to spend fev days in his Canterbury home.
 Schools closed last week for tn Easter vacation
 Little Zola Merrffield has 'con home'' from New York city to Rest While for the. summer with the Moo dys.
 Oscar Olsen, employed in the gov ernment shipbuilding works at Balti more, came home on a surprise visi last Thursday, returning to Baltimor Monday.
 Schools Buy Stamps.
 A spirit of friendly rivalry is givin a new impetus to the thrift and U!Ss stamp work in the schools. At tn close of the term Frost had paid fo l$130 worth, Westminster $79, Raymon and Gayhead had taken a new star and Miss Helen eoembs' school unaid
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
SOMETHING ABOUT BOOKS.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: I hope the book lovers of The Corner will devote a few lines occasionally to books.
 It has been said thate books written from the heart will reach other hearts. If ySn do not believe this just read the Psalms. or David Grayson's books exploiting Adventures in Friendship, and Possessions, or Myrtle Reeds
 beautiful dreams
 Notwithstanding Gene -Stratten Por-
 teris Michael OGialloran, 1 do not be- lieve- the werld ever saw or ever will see such a newsboy Mrs. Porter's one
 literary fault is that her good char acters are lifted to euperhuman
 atmosphere. I enjoy real men and
 women in books.
 Pliny said There is no book so bad
 something valuable could not be de- rived from it." but the Italians have
 a proverb which says: There is no
 verse robber than a bad book" Both
 of these statements seem to me to be
 true-as. warning bad book may have its values, but as a eorruptor of the mind or a waster of time it is 8 robbeF.
 The best books are not always the best sellers; and many of the most
 valuable books are seldom read. Milton realized that one deeply versed in books may be shallow in themselves.
 The books which make one think most are the best helps
 I have read more than score of books upon the war and it's causes; but since there have been approaehing 20, coo books written upon the subject l have no hope of encompassing the views of men upon the war or its causes.
 hope Enid will find time to give us thought she might; and I feel sure Billie will from time to time have something to say upon the subject. I have enjoyed Bob Whites letters,
 and hope to read more of them. OLD SOL.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
CENTRE GRoTON
Farmers Getting Ready for PIowins-
 :. Easter Vacation Omitted.

The farmers are busy getting ready for blowing. The. frost. though un- usually deep this. year, has nearly dis appeared in this section, and early land is ready for blowing.
 The condition of the roads is fair, considering the wash given them by the terrific storms of the early spring. Considerable repair work is being done in this vicinity.
 George w. Dahoil, who has been seriously i'll with pneumeniai is slow lys recovering,
 Mir. and Mrs. Fletcher Dabon and family have returned to their homo here in the village for the summer months. -
 No Vacation.
 There was no vacation in the vil- lage school at Easter because of loss of time occasioned by the illness of the teacher, Mrs. Everette Crandall of this place.
 Miss Charlotte Bailey is visiting al the home of her brother. IF, Bailey formerly of this place, now residing 1T i Hartford.
 Miss Marietta Lester Of Springfield Twas an over Easter guest of her aun and uncle, MT and Mrs. Charles Col yer Miss Mary W. Bailey. who is teach ing the Northwest Corners school il North lStoIfington,5 is home for tht short holiday recess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
THINGS IT is WELL TO KNOW.


 Dear Social Corner Sisters: We do not any of us know it all, so I ven ture to present few things which may in a way help someone:
 A good dessert can be made by the ordinary corn bread recipe by adding raisins or dates and serve as hot pudding.
 To make a cream dressing, beat one cup cream and one-fourth teaspoon salt until firm. Then beat in two tablespoons tomato catsup.
 A delicious ice cream is made of baked apples f"+ +hrou~h a sieve and favored with lemon and sugar, then added to all e. 4.,. ,1u.AtIty of thin cream and frozen.
 Any kind of soft fruit is fine used in this way. PFunes make an espe- cially rich dish.
 The question of what to do with the coffee grounds has at last been satis- factorily answered. Just pour them out into the sink strainer and dump them into the garden, They contain some valuable fertilizing properties, including large percentage of nitro gen and a fair amount of potassium and phosphorus.
 Cold meat minced and mixed with an equal quantity of mashed potatoes, made into loaf and perforated so that pieces of bacon can be rolled and put in the holes, then placed in a pan and baked to a nice brown, is one delicious way of serving leftover meat. - ..,- e-7.t
 The housekeeper always appreciates a recipe for something that can be concocted out of things in the house. Sunday supper. Cheese huff is de- licious-and filling also-and it's in- gredients are always to be had in the Saturday stocked Iarder, for, whether or not one expects to use it, it is al ways wise to have half pound oi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06


 Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am glad to see so many names in the So eial Corner, although I know the names of only tive; but hope to meet them all at the next meeting.
 I wrote about the old fireplace and brick oven two weeks ago, and promised would write about some old letters that were written over one hundred years ago the next time.
 They were written on coarse pa per. There were no envelopes in those days so the letters were folded and fastened with sealing wax, or waters. It used to. cost twenty-five cents to send a letter from the western part of someone was going that way who would carry it to the person addressed.
 l have tive letters that were written in 1795 and 17ss; also. one in 1fss, so you see they are old settlers.
 The western part of New York state at the time the letters were written was woods and stumps and the people lived in a very lonesome place. There were bears and wolves aplenty. My greatgrandfather' sister wrote that she saw their tracks when she went out to pick strawberries. but with all that she said they were eontented. I have an almanac printed in the year 1T69, the Fvs and S's were made alike and anyone who did not under stand them would have trouble in reading 1t. It contains remedies for most all kinds of disease. Some of the prescriptions sound funny, but believe me. they hit the mark most every time. also have wine decan- ter that was used in Gen. George WaShington's day. It Is very heavy and would be quite curiosity to some of the young people.
 l have piece of money made be- fore the Revolutionary war which would also be interesting to those who enjoy seeing old time reyes.
 The next time I write I will tell ot my grandparents journey to New York state and the way of travelling l S5 years ago.
 Best wishes for the Corner. ! r
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
POETRY
RLoM RpGLEs. B1oW.s !.

Gah unto hearts of noble mold To strike red tyrants from their Harki hsTE' the war drums new ars Blow ''I Sagies. blowl your summons March forth, brave hearts. the nas
 defend!
 Blow. bngles blow yeur oisar appeal Bring. aid to hernes who sustain The shat tEering shock ef storms oi Forged .sfot a world .eneireling shaIn; Blow! bugles. hlow! sound out the For vsiisat frssHs. ash.ias. fall Blow. bagEes. blew from East to Assemble for the stern Advance; Res3dnd aeross the oSeans crest, And thrill ths na-o hearts If FFRnce; Blow, bugles. blow! let ech lss fWell, And sound the mad bArhaiads s s1ell. Blowi bugles, blow from valleys Etde; i; Let answering hiRs the message bear To warriors whe will stem the tide. And drive the Hun hack to his lair; Blow bugles blow that sacred Right May rise triumphant over Night Louis N. Grfee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
GREETINGS FROM BELLE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I enjoy reading your letters. Am more inter ested since I attended the meetings or March 9th and met so many of you. I should like to have been with you at he meeting in Wilhmantic. Joan: It was kind of you to think of me. know should have had good time.
 Sally Sycamore: Where were you last week? Hope to be with you at the next meeting, April Srd.
 RET T ,E
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

DELIAH DEAL: Thanks for card.
 HILLSIDE: Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 WILDWOOD: Thanks for pressed flowers. The Sisters will not forget your birthday April 25th.
 co-BAR: Sweet peas and carnations received and attest your artistic skill. They are all there except the fragrance. Thanks.
 TWICE TWENTY: Cards received and mailed as you directed,
 ENID: Letter for Lucy Acorn was received and mailed to her address.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

cheese in the house over Sunday.
 For cheese huff, butter three or four slices of bread and place in a baking dish. Between the slices put salt and pepper and grated cheese. Beat up two eggs in a pint of milk; pour over the bread; grate cheese on top and put into the oven while you are getting supper. In half an hour the ingredients will have become a. fluffy huff. brown and bubbling on top, and unbelievably delicious until you have tried it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

same author.
 At present my reading is confined to The Norwich Bulletin and The Literary Digest
 I thoroughly enjoyed "Mr. Brittlfng Sees It Through. by H. G. Wells and shall not be satisfied untif-I read it's sequel. s I have been told that H. c. Wells latest book has been severely cfiti- eised by the clergy on account of it's religious principles. would like very much to know what Old Sol thinks about the book.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

The average value of farm land f1f the whole of Canada, including land improved and unimpreyed, together with dwelling houses, barns, stables and other farm buildings, is apprnxi- mately s44 per acre, as compared; with s41 in 1916.