Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
PRACTICAL POLLY'S VISIT TO
 THE MASON'S HOME,

Dear Friends insThe Social Corner: I, often think of the remarks made by a relative whose home was in one of the level western cities, that we did not appreciate this country. The ever changing views of hills and villages was a great delight, and every ledge or huge rock she saw she would ex- press the, wish that she might have it transported to her own front lawn. as there were few stones there of any size. e I I was reminded of her enthusiasm the other day when went the short distance from my home to Walling- ford to visit a friend who is at the written of the wild flowers she saw on her trip do not think, ever saw such fields of golden buttercups. or such quantity of purple iris; these with the white daisy, the many shades of green. the browns of the cutticated fields, made a blending of colors as we travelled along, that would be hard to initiate, but our greatest treat was when we reached Bolton, where, for long distance the high ledges on either side were one mass of our beau tiful state flowers, the laurel. In nearly every crack or crevice the roots had found a lodging place. and the grey barren rocks were transformed to wall of beauty in pink. white and green. It seemed to choose the all most inaccessible rocks. towering so high above us for the display of the brightest pink clusters. It is certainly worth going miles to see. As every thing was new to me enjoyed the walk to The Home. We stopped on the bridge where there is view if placed on canvas would equal Nut tings' paintings.
 Further on we passed field of deep, yellow daises. They were not the OK eyed daisy, but were all vel low and nearby were some of the same in cultivation. so the seed must have spread from those.
 At the Masonic Home. which is owned and maintained by the different lodges of the state, for Masons or near relatives, if for any reason they are left alone and unable to care for them selves in later life. A fine brick building is in construction to repla ce the, wooden one now in use. It Is i on very high grounds and commands ! delightful view of the city. Every l thing is grown on the place. We met many of the large family. and all ex- pressed much appreciation for the sDlendid care they received. Every thing is done for their comfort. Nurs- es and doctors are in attendance and | there is large assembly room where devotional exercises are held and con- l certs and entertainments are fur 1 nished. 1 | Those who are able do much for the more unfortunate. There is one oi l the inmates whe has been given the name of "the Angel" I could easily | see how she had gained the name. never saw a happier face, and l wherever she was you could hear hel
 singing.
 | We all have our days of dissatisfac-
 tion and Encouragement. but if VI would take such a trip more often :, our own cares would for the time bs | forgotten, and we should return a,
 night with heart full of gratitud,
 for so much that is beautiful so neal
 our own homes. And after seeing tn,
 blind, the crippled. and infrm, W,
 realize more fully the largeness o 1.-the spirit and the loyalty to each oth
 CT, that maintains such a home
 PRACTICAL POLLY,