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New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
OBITUARY NOTES

HOMER A HARTMAN. sixty-six. ccr
mandant of the Salvation Army in PitxseIS
Mass. died Wednesday at his home thers'
He was graduated from the Union ThsoIoc
icai Seminary of New York. For thirty.ssi~
years he was an officer of the Says,;or
Army. serving in Cleveland Pittsbu,,l
Philadelphia. Scranton. Pa. and Kings.es
N. Y.
MRS. CAROLINE L. CRAGIN. sixtv.n;,s
one Of the oldest members Of the Church q;
the Pilgrims in Brooklyn. died at her hors ~
there Tuesday. She was active in hospjtsl
work.
HAROLD o. BLAKEIY. thirtv.sir :,
dead IN a sanatorium at New Haven. Conn
of the effects of having been gassed VIII,
in action in France. He was a frst hs"a
tenant in Company A, 105th Infantry. Be-.
fore the war Lieutenant Blakely was nsr-
ber of the 47th Regiment For many yea yea
he was an agent for the Libby, Mcneil -,
Libby Company ' -
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12

Mrs. Jennie E. Archer, eighty-three,
the organizer Of the first teachers' or
ganization in this city, died yesterday
at her home, 3 West Ninety-eighth
Street. She founded the Primary
Teachers Organization and acted as
its secretary. The purpose of the or
ganization was to obtain salary in
creases for teachers, and also to get q
pension bill passed for them. She
was successful in both these purposes
For many years Mrs. Archer taught in
Public School sc, Manhattan, and later
taught in Public School Al. In 1898
she was retired on a pension.
Mrs. Archer is survived by daugh-
ter, Miss Rose Archer, who is teacher
in Public School 83, Manhattan. Ser
vices will be held to-day at the Camp
bell Funeral Church, and interment
will take place tomorrow at STRAIT
ford, Conn, where Mrs. Archer was
born.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
CHARLES F.. ARCULARIUS

EAST ORANGE, N. j., Dec. IL
Charles F. Arcularius, the first fire
chief Of Orange and before the Civil
War a member of the New York Fire
Department, died to-day at his home,
29 Wescott Street, here, after a long
illness. He was born in New York
City eighty-five years ago and Joined
the New York Fire Department on No
vember 4, 1852. He resigned shortly
after the outbreak of the Civil War
to enlist in the New York Volunteers.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12

Following his discharge from the arm,
Mr.. Arcularius removed to Orange an;
took charge of the fire departmsr.
when it consisted of hook and ladds.
and a bucket brigade He leaves h,
wife. Funeral services will be bsli
Saturday afternoon. Burial will be y
Rosedale Cemetery, Orange.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
AUGUSTUS A. WHITING

Augustus A. Whiting, sixty-two. for
almost thirty years d member of the
eaitorlal staff of THE Evening World" ."
dled yesterday morning in the River
crest Sanatorium, Astoria, l.. He
had been in the sanatorium since SEN
tember S. 1917. suffering from break
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
BIRTHS

ROSEN-Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Rosen an
nounce the birth Of daughter at Mount
Vernon Hospital, Dec. 8, 1919. .
SPIEGEI-To Mr.. and Mrs. j. Leopold
Spiegel, at the New York Nursery and
Child's Hospital baby boy =
WILLIAMSON-Dec l. ac 425 West 11Sth
ST.. New York. to Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh
Williamson, a son. Leigh. -
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
F'iremen Elect President

Albert E. Guinness, of Hook and
Ladder Company "a, WAS unanimously
reelected president Of the Uniformed
Flremen's Association of Greater New
York, 1T was announced last night.
anton Holterbach defeated ]. J. Deasy
for president.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
ENGAGEMENTS

PICKER-sTEwART- and Mrs. Jack
Stewart. of 304 West ED st., New York,
announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter Maude W., to Mr.. Harold D. Picker.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Picker, New
York.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
DIR. Osler Reported Better
Slight Improvement Noted in
Condition Of Professor

OXFORD, England. Dec. 11.-sjr
William Osler, regius pro essor of med
lclne at Oxford University, who has
been III for some time, was slightly i'm
proved to-day.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-12
MRS. JENNIE +. ARCHER

down. He is survived by his widow
and daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
MIRANpY,s PERcEPrIoN.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: ] hope you don't think Miranda and ] are so very much different from other folks who be folks! We are human and neither one of us has ever seen "a saint. yet. s suspicious is that so dern many of them are so well figured out and l have heard other men say that wife that's true blue can seem to see her mate when she isn't there.
 We men know what helpless things we be. but. we do not like. to give it away. Ts
 Miranda says: I'm not much more than child. and if she warn't here ito take care of me she don't know what
 And I'm free to say: 'T don't, .neitheri" -
 wanted to help Mirandy when see her straishtenfng things out but she said: .Tf I wanted to help. the best thing could do was to go andsset down."
 Vow. that looks easy. don't it? But it is the hardest proposition she puts l. did in school when the teacher put me in a corner with the dunce's cap on."
 Mirandy is about all there is to the health and beauty and attractiveness of this place I call home-she's not only. the heart of it. but everything else
 If Eve had had any res9ect for Adam she would never have been fool anything to look up to. Adam has had lots of company in this weary old world!
 UNCLE JOE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30

ing. I recall the gentle rays of the heavenly sunlight as wielded the. hoe away down wonder in the cornheld" :" call to mind the beauty of the green fields as they resounded with the sounds of joy of insect life. From over on the hill pasture there came the musical notes of tinkling cowbelis and from an adjoining field there came the sweet breath of wild roses. also wild grapes in blossom. Quite often during the day had to, stop for a few. br.ef moments and behold the sublime ways in which God speaks to us.
 "In mid-air there was a lively bat tie between a large hen hawk and a king bird, the latter being the victor The beauty of the sunset. the even ing twilight and full moon of the evening as it rose over the tree tops brought to mind the song. The End of a Perfect Day. Also. these Ines, Midway about the circle of the year. There is single perfect day that supremely fair before our careless
 eyes,
 And thus, as on the way of life we
 speed,
 Mindful but of the joys we hope to We never think These present hours All that have been, or that shall ever
 be-
 Yet somewhere on our journey we
 shall stay
 Backward to gaze on our m.dsum-
 mer day:
 s, JIM.
 Yantic..s H
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30

Iation for many years The oddf et the pine forest was delightful to 1n- hale Our woodland path led us on among other trees, of the forest. many varieties of eversreen. mingled with gigantic naples. and slender whss< bircheS. s.kss l<
 At one or two points we emerseh from the woods s'to stand on the the end of our little iourneys we rest ed within an open summer ouse Of rustic design. The view which was pre- j sented to our sight. was the goal we had sought. Looking over the edge of tltis rocky point far beneath us were the Red Rocks. being constantly dashed by the waters of Champ1ain-
 = Far across the Jake was the shore of New York state. and beyond the horizon broken by. the outlines of the sheet of water was dotted with white caps" and sea Sl1lIs were ny in- high and low over it's surface: Distinctly we could see Juniper Ill !. and; with lighthouse thereon. guarc K to the great rock Dundee. as it rose above the surface of the wa ter. an en . emy to any craft at night Now and then we saw boats of various types. glide oyer the turbulent waters of Lake Cnamplain, in apparent safety.
 As looked upon these scenes of land and water, at this historic yicfn- ity. my thoughts wH1nt back to the days when the Indian with his canoe glided ovef these waves. and with his bow and arrow. hunted in these woods. t|.
 These delightful spots of nature ap- peal to me as stepping stones" where we can sit. to rest, and to think. ea- jay, reading good literature either alone. or with companions of. similar taste.
 Many good lesson of life weigh
 upon our minds. in the quietness of a few hours, as we pause. to ponder over the past, and with hope and the imag ination penetrate the dim future. H
 rM4 JENNIE. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30

there already; and they kept coming until 1 o'clock. In all there were 15s, making nice party. Bob White was not as lively as usual. not feeling her best.
 Lucy Acorn seemed to be enjoying herself. Wifi Anna Null of wiHimantic please send Arabella her address?
 It was a pleasant place to hold a picnic-a beautiful country house and so much passing all the time one did not need much to entertain them be- side. After lunch was served (which was delicious as everyone was hungry) there was singing by the Sisters. and also croquet was played.
 There were several children who were rorpifrg and havi-- ~ a. good time. Dear Grandma H.! How I enjoyed her! Everybody loves her. Why not? So spry, and regulsr Jobs comforter, She was the life of the party. -f-
 Glad to meet so many of the Sisters, They were mostly strangers to me. hut I shall proba blv see many. Of them again. I shall be glad to see sBlossom al the next meeting. t
 As Robin is to leave US soon. may she have nice voyage across and return to us safely,
 Scottie: Do not get sick as [ shall look fur you at the next meeting.
 It was too bad Marigold was kept away. she had planned to be there. Where was Crimson Rambler?
 Gala fly was in the best of spirits. Betsy Bray: We are waiting for that other letter you promised us by moon light. most delightful hostess. and that we hope to go there again some time. -TT
 ARABELLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
ONE EGG IN CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Since eggs are high. it may be worth while to know how. to save them. The fol- lowing cake recipes speak for them selves:
 Boston Cake-Sift together. three times. one cup sugar. one and a half cups fioar. one teaspoon cream of taf- tar one-half tea spoon soda and a little salt. Break the egg in measuring cup and fill the cup with milk. Beat all together ada three tablespoons of melted butter and one teaspoon va nilla. This batter is very thin and makes good loaf or cup cakes.
 Mocha Cake and Fiiling-Cream one large tablespoon butter and three fourths cup suyar. Add .yolk of one egg. three-fourths cup milk. one fourth teaspoon salt. ore-half teaspoon vanilla and one cup flour 'sifted with one teaspoon baking powder. Bake in two small layers in a fairly hot oven.
 Put together with
 Mocha Filiins-Mix together one cup confectioners' sugar. one large table spoon butter one-half teaspoon va nilla two teaspoons cocoa and two teaspoons strong coffee-spread at once st
 Layer Cake-Two- tablespoons but ter. one cup sugar. one egg, two cups flour. three teaspoons baking powder.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
PERFECT DAYS.

a long time of silence I come again. I have found great enjoyment during this unusually pleasant summer of 1919 in noting the numerous perfect days we have had. ts@ss.-rt.g.s
 I recall to memory June 18th and 18th as ideal days, spending these days afield. just drank in the joys and beauty of them. As the sun rose over the wooded hills there was a freshness and beauty to the sparkling dewdrops of the early morning which it would be hard to describe. There was a cool and gentle breeze free from all the hu
 midity of late summer, and the robins and bluebirds were singing -continu- ously all day, up to late. i'm the even
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30

I,rixe which proved to be some ones bAek h4if
 treat. but I .found it about as hard to getscUt Of the store as it was to get In. but hx using my dishpan as d shield, like the warriors of old. fi- wiser woman s 2 It seems to me If the dealers have' bargains they arer ,deslrous of giving thelr patrons Che advantage of, they could eonduct thefr sales in a less dis gracefuI manner, they would have no trouble i1 disposins 5ofs their goods in a<fespectabl 2 ble way. for there are few enee, ana declared then and there it WAS my last appearance at bar gains sale. ss 1T s'
 sBrave:" Tou are all your name signifies, and yod(r friends all wish you good health after your many brave att tempts to regain it.
 PRACTICAL POLLY
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
one cup milk. Use any flling desired.

one cup milk. Use any hllirg desired. Here are three:
 Raisin Fiiiin9-Put in a.-saucepan one cup sugar. one cup seeded raisins and two tablespoons water. Add one lemon which has been peeled, seeded and chopped. Boil. stirring for 10 minutes. and spread, when cool.
 Fig Fiiiing-Chop very fineiy one half pound figs. add one-half cup sugar and the same of water and simmer until tender. Add one fourth teaspoon vanilla and spread when cool.
 Chocolate FilIing-Mix;one heaping tablespoon four three ileaping table spoons cocoa and half cup sugar. Pour three fourths cup boiling water slowly on the mixture and mix until smooth and thick. Add one teaspoon vanilla and butter the size of wal nut.
 Eeeless ieins-One cup powdered sugar, one tablespoon butter. two ta-. blespoons milk or cream. sand flavor ing Beat together until thick. using any desired havoring. This makes an excellent filling as well and may be varied by adding chopped nuts. For chocolate icing add two tablespoons cocoa to the sugar and use coffee in- stead of milk.
 HANNAH WHO.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
TWICE rwENrrs FISHING TRIP.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: When I read the Social Corner letter of Prim- rose saying that her only outing since the trolleys stopped running had been a trip to the berry pasture it suggest ed to me that I might tell you about our fishing trip which is the only out fnk I have had with the exception of arf "O1d Home" gathering.
 One cloudy day a friend 'phoned to know if husband and did not want to gcs fishing? Of course we did. and WHh a neighboras. team were soon on the way to the pond where we pro- cured a boat and were. soon at the dshing- ground.
 I told them I was no fisherman. but my good man rigged up a pole and said: Now let's see what you can dos" So proceeded to drown the worm while he fixed up his own taokle, but before he had his hook in the water I had landed a fish in the boat He baited my hook again and soon had another. This Continued for a while, and I was having a lovely time when he speaks up and says: '
 T guess you can bait your own hook and will see if can't get time to do a little fishing myse1f!"
 I said nothing. struggled with the worms thinking it was a nasty part of the business, but did not mind as long as had good luck. did draw the line on one thing and that was taking the fish off the hook. for they were horned pouts and had tried it once before and got the worst of it.
 One of the party was boy of nine years It was his first experience. and believe me. he was some pleased when he caught his first fish.
 As there were five of us in the boat there was quite mixup of poles and lines at times, and one was fearful of losing Q hat or bits of their cloth
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
THE RUSH AT A BARGAIN SALE


 Dear Sisters of The Corner: It has been said that every woman loves to attend a marked down sale, display of really good bargains such as were shown in the window of one of our To- cal stores, certainly has Its attractions, and as the morning of the sale, prov ed to be quite stormy thought now is my time to secure some of those things as the rain will keep many at hone;s but found it takes more than an ordinary rain to discourage the real bargain hunter The walks were all ready crowded, all waiting, for the doors. to open. The dripping um- brcllas dampened my ardor as we'll as my clothing, but the crowd had in creased so rapidly that 1t was as im- possible to move backward as for ward. *
 Every one seemed good natured and happy, and when I asked a tall lady who was using my shoulder as rest ing place for her elbow if she would kindly remove it. she smiled sweetly and transferred her umbrella handle there instead.
 d-d marvel at the serenity of a man who was apparently unconscious of the tips of the bobbing umbrellas that were constantly poking him in the back of the neck. or of the water that must have been trickling down ms Dack as ne nad no pEOIectiOn- l1I brought to my. mind many a reprf- mand when we were children riding on the back seat and would forget that fathers back was so near. and our umbrellas so Sfar.. reaching.1 9,
 Finally there was a move forward and that good natured crowd was transferred into an excited mob, whose slogan must have been the same as our brave boys. at the front: "Over the top no natter the cost Talk about a tight squeeze, I felt about as thick as a hostage stamp when I My hat was dangling. over one ear my ankle felt sprained where 6on1RJne had trampled on my feet, aNd my km- bition for bargains had suddenly qeft. happened to be stranded quite near the first bargain counter. where huge dishpans (too large for practical use), were on sale. as 1t was impossible to move in any direction I was watching tho excited crowd. when wonder of wonders, the proprietor from the top Gle must have noticed my dejected appearance, or he may have approved of my seeming" god natured un- sqlfishness.) Two or three made a wpld grab for it,, butI finally got a firm hold on my treasure" Then I wpndered what I should do with 1t. There was room. only ver~my head. The situation was saved by a dash for another counter where corset cov- ers were sthe attraction. The serene" man was there still unconscious of anything but corset covers. for with only one to a customer" he would drop each one purchased In his pock- cts and return for more. AtAs
 One lady felt something soft under her feet and waiting for another rush for otaer bargains. sne secured the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
A BREEZY SUMMER OUTING.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Having recently returned from a de- lightfui trip through Vermont and across northern New York state to the St. Lawrence river. returning by way of Utica. Albany and through the Berxsnires to Springfield. and into Connecticut. -.zss.s.
 The many scenes of life and na- ture, that passed before my observa- tion, would be sufficient to fill the whole Social Corner page, but only one days outing of interest will I sub init at this writing. .
 After leavin0shome early Saturday morning. Aug. 16. my course was northwartANo its destination at Burl- ington. Vtss. where I stepped from the train at evening.
 ?Teferring a quiet locality for rest and recreation. N took trolley from the busy city. and passing through beautiful snadeH streets II went to Queen CitNf Park. about three miles distant, located on a bluff, overlook ing Shelburn Bay. a part of Lake Champlain. Here a fine hotel awaits the stranger for it's guest. To me. it was my second visit there. and where found friends from my home city.
 The hotel room assigned to me. had a grand view from it's windows onto the lake. In the quietness of the night when was awake. could hear the splash of the waters on the shore, as gentle lullaby to sleep.
 After breakfast on Sunday morn ing, I was invited to take walk to what is known as the Red Rocks"
 The atmosphere was cool. there was clear sky. and we started on our t,wo-mile trail. First of note. we en- tered a grove of tall old pines, we stopped moment to listen to the song of the winds in the treetops: it was music to those who can find it in na- ture. Beneath our feet we walked over the fallen pine needles. accumu
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
ciLG~s PICNIC 4 GREAT sUc- CESS

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner. I wfrnt to tell you people who could not attend Olga's picnic. what a fine time we had. She picked out a perfect day. SO the weather did not excuse anyone foIsxstaying away. and 1t was a handy place to get to. We had goodly crowd. 158 by count. How is Sthat ]? Don't this be- the record so far?
 She has fine place. Everything about it being just right to my eye, inside and out; and how she can leave il and be gone from home so much. l cannot understand for she does go, for see her name in the paper about every week. mentioning the trips she
 The house stands on high ground so you have a fine view of the surround : ing country. Wide piazzas on two sides of the house. where. we could Il abundant things that were brought us, including beans, salads, cake, sand wiches of all ds.+sdoughnuts, cheese. coffee. bananas and peaches.
 Whoever cooked the beans. knew how to bake beans to perfection, for they were fine and could not have been improved in any way.
 I wish knew the lady name who sat beside me. I never thought at the time to ask her name. or pen name. She told me they could get dollars worth of sugar in Yantic. whereas we cannot get even one pound at home. 1 almost want to move there.
 | thought | should see Inez. in quired for her and learned she was in a hospital. am very sorry for her. Y.
 After lunch party of us went across the road a little ways. to view the house and surroundings of Lone some Pine. We saw very quickly where she found her pen name. for there stood an old tall pine tree all by itself It did really look lonesome. standing there so prominent.
 Coming bacG 10 lOlgas. we found them playing croquet on the grounds; i; ard there was piano music in the house. Everyone looked happy I think everyone had a delightful time. I know I did and wished I could have stayed a few hours longer. A good many came from Scotland Yantic and Norwich. Wnlimantic was well rep resented. Some were from Mansfield. ! 1 was glad to see Lucy Acorn and Aun. Mary, I had 8 glimpse of Sally Sycamore, but missed speaking with her..
 If any of you know who Uncle Joe is do tell US. for he is having such a hard time with Miranda.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-30
RED LETTER DAY AT oLcA's

Dear Social Corner Friends: I think that very smany of The Social Corner friends looked forward with joyful anticipation to August 21st. at As che weather was all lSthat could be desired. everybody was happy.
 As the trolley cars were not run ming on the Central Village line I had my daughter when she went to work at Jewett City and wait for the train at ten and go to Norwich, and with the Sisters from Jewett. City were met by a friend with an automobile and safely carried to our destination.
 : The ride from Norwichs+ to Olga's beautiful home was delightful, and was much enjoyed as twas new route signals before reaching the place showing us that we were nearing the end of our search.
 When we came in sight of her beau tiful home with it's broad veranda ill., ed with smiling, happy Cornerites, we for all of the trouble we had been. to to get there.
 that Olga was always so very smiling
 We had often wondered why it was ,,s7o and So jolly as if Iothng ln g; yts eysr the clubs; but when we saw her beau tfful home and the environments with which she is surrounded we thought how could she help being always hap py antfN cheerful in such home.
 We thought there was a large com pany there awhen we arrived, but for two hours autos and carriages and buses continued to add to our number. until one hundred and f1fty-eight were there.
 We were so glad to meet Mrs. Kingsley, who met with us last year at Auntie No. Is. We hard ly expected then that we would meet her this year, as she was so far along toward the 1oQ mark. But she was ingly as last year. She said her right arm was rather lame from shaking hands with the veterans of the 18th Regiment with whom she met < two days before.
 Oh, it was a red letter day at Ol- gas to meet so many of ..the friends that we had not seen for months and to see SO many that we had met be- fore; but whom we were glad to know and welcome to our happy circle. The abundance of food brought, and the large number present, kept Olga and her helpers busy-sto arrange and distribute to the hungry crowd. but they were equal to the occasion and all were abundantly supplied with the de- licious and attractive food that the Social Corner, dinners usually consist of. leaving nothing more to be desir- ed.
 As T. am; writing this I hear. the whistle of the trolley car on this road. Today iS fhe first time for so many long weeks. How we have missed them that we shall ride on them all them that " eshall ride on them all venience to so many people.
 tinuance.
 With all good wishes for their con-
 AUNT MARY.