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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
THE PEARL OF THE PACIFIC.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Out in the Pacific ocean. about seven miles from the city of Panama, there is an island known as Toboga, or the Pearl of the Pacific; boat going around it travels about seven miles. and many people row the distance in few hours The island is covered with mountains mad is uncultivated-
 The only place there where Ameri- cans live is at the sanatorium. This institution is carried on by the United States. government for the exclusive use of the people who are working on the island. It is a very large building and has very hgead piazzas all around it, both upstairs and down The board is very plain. but the scenery would more than compensate for much hard CT fare.
 Toboga is one of a group of islands. One morning we climbed a high noun tain. The path that led to the sum- init was almost too rough for anybody in the path, and deep holes made by the heavy rains; but no one could have climbed the mountain if they had not stayed in the path. for the grass was so slippery, and the way so steep. that a person would have fallen back wards and rolled down into the sea This was. one Of the hardest morn ing's work I ever did; but at last we reached the summit and the view with which we were rewarded is something that can never be forgotten; and the memory a treasure which does not fade with the years.
 The many other islands of the group could be seen. in all directions and then the blue Pacific, the biggest thing in the world. stretched far out until it seemed to touch the sky. There were only a few shades of diff ference between. the color of the sky and sea: and where the two seemed to meet there appeared to be just a faint line. I could not @help but think as I looked across the Pacific that day how Washington Irving, had he been there, would have peepled in his imag- ination the space that lay beyond.
 The beauty. of Toboga is something so wonderful that seem to, abuse it in trying to describe it, I come so far from doing it justice. e@,
 Perhaps. sometime. I will try to de- scribe Toboga in the moonlight: but now I feel sit is too great a task for me. can never promise to do it jus 'tice, but sometime I will give you my poor attempt.
 BETSEY BRAY.
 tBetsey Bray has done well. and we hope she will keep her promise. It Is in the presence Of the incomprehensi- ble we all feel the inadequacy of Ian guage, and the master pen is never equal to such a task. This is a very interesting 1etter.-The Ed.)
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
TIPS TO WIVES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These are things it is well to remember:
 Cayenne pepper is the best remedy for ants.
 Use strong tea in stove polish in- stead of water.
 ,. Dry comforts and quilts in a staff breeze, so that they will be fluffy.
 Whip cream in pitcher. It whips more quickly than in an open bowl with less splatter.
 Use fork instead of spoon when blending flour and water. It quickly makes it smooth. <-.s . To Make Tough Steak Tender Place for a few minutes in strong vim egar wash and brof1 or fry as usual --.To prevent cheese from becoming dry and mouldy. wrap it in a cloth damped with vinegar and keep. .ip a covered dish. ( Boiled Rice Try adding a few drops of lemon juice to rice the next time you are cooking, it. It makes it beau tiful1y white. and keeps the grains whole. ], Clean fish as soon as purchased. Then put it on a plate and set it on the ice until ready to cook 1t.
 Sometimes the milk Is just on the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
WELLINGTON

There will be no Sunday school or preaching service at the church on Sunday.
 Rev. Theodore Bacheler who is talk ing his vacation. has come home for a few days.
 Miss Ida Korner, who has been talk ing course of training at the model school, has been engaged to teach in Somers next year.
 Mrs. Martha korner has come from Springfield, where she is employed, to spend her vacation at her home.
 Mrs. Sadie Cook returned Sunday to her home in Vernon. after a visit with her cousin, Mrs. Clarence Essex. She was accompanied by Mir and Mrs. Es-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
REMEMBER. MES PICNIC.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: am later than intended to be in. am nouncing my picnic. and perhaps some of you think I have given it up. but no'- It will be July 3e and if it storms the next day. All come who possibly can and bring plate. cup fork and spoon. and something for our dinner. as usual.
 I have had a great deal to attend to this summer and seem to be rather slow. At the present writing I am at Pleasant View. R. l.. and can't say I enjoy this weather at the beach.
 I hope we shall have better for the picnic. If you can't come by trolley the steam cars leave Norwich a little after g o'clock and Willimantic be- tween 2 and 10 o'clock. Get off at Lebanon station. Most anyone can direct you to my place if you don't know the way
 With best wishes,
 REMEMBER ME.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26

after they cold. if the new kind of jars are used They taste like fresh way
 Canned EIaei<berries-Pick over ber- ries carefully. then wash and drain. Have cans clean and fill full with ber-: ries, shaking cans so as to fin as full as possible. Put on cover lightly and set in boiler which has something on the bottom so the cans won't set directly on the bottom of boiler. add cold water to the boiler up to within two inches of the top of cans. Let then boil one hour and haif Then take out and fill jars with boiling wa ter, put on rubbers and seal carefully. These will keep for years if you wish them to.
 HANNAH WHO
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
IN A ouANnARY.

Dear Sisters Of The Social Corner: do not know how ever lived to grow up. Miranda takes the Week ly Fashions and The Home Makers Magazine, and I do most of the read ing Of them.
 The bottle baby is the hea4thy baby now; and wea are told weaned babies don't have sunfiah mouth. I did net suck a bottle and how escaped having a sunkah mouth I do not see.
 They alan't have steriiized milk in my day. ana did not feed infants by the clock and by the ounce. I took that awful stun which is so dangerous, got stomach full and kept good ma . tured until [ fen asleep. l, lived in the days when babies lust laughed and grew fat.
 was abe tc grow ID and get mar rfed. and have alw4ys hrsn +rz1s 4o
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
HANNAH WHO.
A CORRECTION.

to correct an error in my letter of this week concerning my wild flower bou- quet- The circumference was given as have bas1 i1 ,ncnes % wneh u snouIa .,ia exact measurement, one yard and IA Inches That was one thing that made It so wonderful. I thought it worth correcting.
 l hope St SwitlIin will not think it necessary to infiict the full 70 days Of such weather as we have had since last Tuesday upon US poor. mortais. It is hot enough for well people but much worse for the sick So here is a wish for the return of sunshine and trolley service in the near future.
 DOM PEDRG
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
ENTERING ON THE INSTALL, MENT PLAN,

Dear Social Corner Friends: seem to be finding my way into the So- ciai Corner page on the installment plan.
 The first attempt was made few weeks ago when I sent in a letter which must have been lost on the way.
 The second last week when my let ter appeared without a name, which think probably was my fault But as I believe in the old adage If at first you don't succeed. try. try again" am sending in the third. remembering they say three times and out; but hope tnis will be in.
 am planning to attend the picnic of Club No. 4. and hope to meet Ru- raI Delivery and Gadabout there; also, many more whom I think I know
 MIME.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS. PusSYEooTEn PEOPLE.
John Phfio Trowt

John Phuo IrOWOF1oge reaT7y like those persons
 Who can pussyfoot it right. Who can go about as quietly
 As kittens in the night; Of whom I speak with pleasure
 That their footsteps ne'er annoy Because they calm my spirit
 With the kindness they employ There's my neighbor-he's no marvel In the cynic's cruel eye: He only feeds the hungry
 And hears the widows cry: He has given out Of pity
 Ere his charity began But the neighhorhood declare him.
 "A pussyfooted man." My children have a teacher,
 And they love her. everyone, They would not disobey her
 For all beneath the sun: And when she frowns on evil
 They are never quite disnlayed. For while she's firm she's gentle.
 Shes a pussyfooted maid Here comes Band Of Mercy:
 They are full Of noise and glee. But they'd never harm 2 sparrow Tn hranhie- bush. or tree They love each festhe-ed creature The least that ever flew. And though they romp like giants,
 They are pussyfooted too And now the war is over.
 With the rattle Of the C.ru1fS. And the slaughter Of the sOi1iers And the savsgery of =Iuns And now that Peace is cc1Irted Where the ha attIe- flags are furlad, Can we not awhile he quiet
 Tn . p1ssrfooted world 2'-
 IN BERRY TiN-- Sing song of he--v ff---r
 See The chiid-e1 s77- Where the sle7de- h--siis= r'
 n fne quiet valley. Ez-s r-nwn fea- a7H -wi,lEiIig pails, Merry vo=ccs blended; See- fs~-1 rTS~4-b the n1os~=grown rails. By the bT5ers defended Th-c=sgh efa@ ll--ssh- rhe boldest stray Others follow after: For- rav trace them. on their vay, By the joyous laughter. Lftrir rnFnd they sun and heat -- For the pals a-e brirarning- Hidden are 1ae t-ea ssIre- sweet. Meath a Ieafr trimming Soon Der rAd-=.ained finger tins Night her --aech -iz Keeping: tyea-e kiss rr7cn the lirss Of the children sleeping
 -N-f-=+sa NJ I,owafer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
GURLEYVHLE

Daniel P. Munyan left ThurBday with Alfred Oden in the latter's auto mobile for Hartford where he en- ters the Hartford hospital for an Op- eration for his eyes.
 Miss w. Whitney of Storrs Wog a Gurleyville visitor recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Dodge were Willimantic visitors Thursda. On their way they called on Walter BaRrOWH5 who recently injured his ankle ser verely, by falling from load of hayS
 German scientists have obtained paper pulp from hop vines.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26

her delightful hme, The Studio. She gave selections on the player piano, which attached to her concert grand piano, gave tones of richness and brilliancy. Refreshments were served by Miss Coleman, and all were appFe- ciatiVe of a very pleasant afternoon spent at her summer residence
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
NORTH DAKOTA.
WiLTWYck,s PICNIC AUG. 7TH.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: have decided to have a picnic again this summer, on Thursday. August 7th If stormy on Friday. Each one. bring food as usual; also plate, fork, cup and spoon.
 A cordial invitation is given to an Bachelor Maid: This is your special invitation. Bring the others. Peggy Anne: Yes, I recognized you all right. Why not have the same auto bring you to the picnic7 Hope to see the Scotland Sisters With best wishes for d good crowd and a pleasant day.
 WILTwYCK
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
STRIKE DELAYS WILDWOOD
 PARK PfCNIC

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Club No. 4 regrets that on account of the trolley strike the invitation to the pie nic of July 31. at Wildwood park, will have to be recalled. You will hear from us later. ~sEs.S
 MEMBER OF CLUB NO. 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
WHAT TO DO,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1t is inn Portant to do the right thing not the wrong when preserving fruit of any kind.
 Don't use bottles or covers till they have been scalded.
 Don't use anything but freshly ga- thered and perfectly sound fruit
 Don't use water till it has been boil ed 20 minutes; the harder the water the better. Don't pour the water over the fruit till it has pooled somewhat. ' Don't b - soft fruits till they are ripe, but not soft.
 When making jam it is not general fy- known that boiling fruit. for a long time without sugar. without a cover to the preserving pan and skimming it well. is d very economical and ex- cellent way-economieals because the bulk of the scum arises from the fruit and not from the sugar. Boiling it without a cover allows the evapora- tion from all the watery particles and denders the preserves firm and well favored. The sugar should be, added after the skimming is completed. The proportions are 34 of pound of su- gar to 1 pound of fruit. Jam made in this way of entrants. strawberries, raspberries or gooseberries is exceI- lent
 JOSEPHINE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
YantiC,
AN ECONOMICAL PRACTICE.

Dear Social Corner Friends. Tn these days when ready prepared meats have reached ran extrava gant price, many a thrifty housewife an eye for the picnic sandwich. and the cold meat sUpper-has found it wise to purchase a whole ham and do the required boiling or baking in her kitchen
 Boiled ham. bought by the pound. costs from 45 to S5 cents. while smoked ham. to be cooked at home can be bought at from 30 to 50 cents a pound. A considerable saving is thus made by buying 10 or 12 pound ham, preparing it at home, and thus obtaining summers supply of ready to-serve and delicious meat.
 According to an old Virginia recipe for boiling hams the method is as fol- Immerse the ham in water the night before cooking and soak for F or 14 hours. Wash off thoroughly in luke warm water. Put the ham to cook skin side down. in a large boiler full of boiling water. Add one cup each Of sugar and vinegar. Lower the heat under the boiler and let the meat sim mer for five hours. keeping the boiler covered. As the water boils out keep adding fresh boiling water. keeping in the boiler full. When the ham is done it will turn over. skin up and the meat will pull away from the bone for an inch or more. When done, life the
 
 surface impurities, and let the meat cool in the water in which it cooked. After removing the ham the modern economical housewife will strain care fully the water in which it cooked and store it in jars for fiavoring soups and cooked vegetables,
 Tor a baked ham. remove the out side skin of the boiled ham and stick the fatty surface with whole cloves. 1-2 inch apart. over the whole sur face. Plaster the whole ham thickly with brown sugar. set in roasting pan, and bake. bastipg with water and cider liquid. When done take from the oven and set. on top of the stove. and continue basting for ten minutes, until the sugar crust is brown and crisp.
 Keep the cooked meat in a steril- ized earthern jar. set in a cool. dry place and cover carefully from heat. dust. or insects F. With a large ham. after boiling the ham may be cut in two parts and only one-half need be baked, if preferred, giving variety in the form in which it may be served.
 MARY JANE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26

make me meet a burglar and save her Jewels positively declined to get cut of bed to check the burglar, and I told her then and there not to expect me to, for she had not mar ried policeman.
 Every man for his business and every woman for her iFeside, is my
 UNCLE JOE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
j. E r. REPLIES TO UNCLE JOE


 Dear Social Corner Family: Here is my answer to Uncle Joe: If a man gave his wife what he spends for lost jackkniyes, rules. lead pencils. tobacco. pipes, matches and newspapers which he only gIances at here and there. and his No. B shoes cost more than her No. 2s to buy or repair, she would not have to wait till he was asleep to go through his pants pockets to buy a postage stamp.
 Most women have rheumatism or othsr ills. as well as men. but a man viii have the whole household on the The reason women are afraid of mice, if one gets in the soup and hubby knows. oh. my. but how about getting into the soup. eh?- If a wife could even he first mate she would let hubby wear the straps on his shoulders, and would not carry a chip on her shoulder so often.
 He will stop a huc.xster and buy bunch of bananas and pass them around: but say no at his own table when bananas are passed to him and remark: Why buy so many"
 This maIrimony voyage is a prob lem. There is much to be said on each side, and the domestic storms are bub- bles, if one only stops blowing.
 Most wives are not allowed to think they have any influence. Bah, We can hold our own in some way. Come again, Uncle Joe.
 EFT.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
SOCIAL CORNER PRIZES Fo
 JUIYt
One Dollar Each.

One Dollar Each.
 To North Dakota for letter entitled The League of Nations-A Woman's Views. .ts-fEs' -" To Betsy Bray for letter entitled The Pearl of the Pacific.
 To Practical Polly for letter, describ- ing her visit to HuldY. .-----. ..
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the beauty of the scene. The next day l returned home. feeling that my visit was well timed:- and bringing sFeets ings from HuIfa to all Corner mem
 ..- PARCsTICAI4- FOLLY
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
THE PRESIDENTS DAYLIGti7
 SAVING PLAN.

Dear Social Corner sisterss The farmers and housekeepers to be up to date ought to strike for shorter hours. IT the president could be compelled to arise for a week at loast at the same time as the farmers. he would drop the daylight saving plan in q hurry.
 Someone thought Uncle Charlie was a woman. At any rate, his age is very uncertain. He certainly fe good mixed and wonderful to be young and dy around like a parched pea with the young folks, and hobble when with the old people, and agreeable at all times. May he be rewarded in his good work
 BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-26
TO BELIEVE TRUTH ONE MUST LOVE TRUTH

serve at once. Serve with whipped cream or sterling s4ace.
 HANNAH WHO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

will move to their new home on Noun tain avenue MT. and Mrs. l.. Block will occupy the Winkler home, which was formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Elem
 ng. pr. and Mrs. Lawson Massey will move to their new home at Milner Cres- cent. Dr. arc Mrs Swedaw are build ing at the same place MT. and Mrs.
 Elliott have purchased the John Hine home. pr. and Mrs. Benedict will occupy the Miner home on Highland avenue. MT and Mrs T. A. Murphree will be at Forest park. MT. and Mrs. William Given are also building at Forest park. Judge and Mrs. Dan Greene and Miss Susie Greene will be at Terrace Court MT. and Mrs. w. NJ. Drennen will be at the Greene home at Roebuck, which they re-
 gently purchased. MT. and Mrs w. J. Adams will be with MT. and Mrs. E. P. Lewis on Twelfth street until their rev home is completed. Mrs. Mamie Williams will be ir the home formerly occup ed by Mrs. Samuel Perry on South Eleventh avenue. Mrs. Samuel Perry and the Misses Perry will spend the win ter in New York. MT. and Mrs. w. B. Allen, who have recently returned from Nohte will occupy their home on Wau- coma avenue. Mrs. J. V. Allen will spend the winter in Virginia as will Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

Mims B. Stone. Mir. and Mrs Henry l9ad'am, Jr., who have occupied the E w. Barrett home for the sum ner, vii he with MT and Mrs. Henry Badham. ST., during the winter. MT and Mrs. l.. w. Jones will occupy the New Durham home at Mountain Terrace. MT. and Mrs. H. E. W arlington will occupy the Robert Walk CT home. MT. and Mrs. Mathew Mur- phy will be at home on Glenn avenue. Mir and Mrs. E. T. Rice and Mrs l.. $. and'ev will be at home at 1880 South thirteenth avenue.
 MT and Mrs John Turner will be at the Margaret apartments. MT. and Mrs. Jack Bowron will occupy their home at Mountain Terrace MT. and Mrs. George Watkins will be at home at lo26 Twenty eighth street, south. MT and Mrs. Henry Porter, IT,, will be with MT. and Mrs H. Porter for the winter. MT. and Mrs. Graham Putnam will occupy
 rHfv home al Edgewood. pr. and Mrs. Michael Nolen will occupy the J. R Rice home on Mountain avenue. and MT and Mrs. Rice will move to their rev hone on Ava'nn avenue. MT. and Mrs. Raymond Jones will return to their home on South Twenty eighth street for tre wiree- N~ and Mrs Paul Taylor will occupy their home at Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
Enw ARnS-WYMAN
 WEDDING PLANS

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Wy r7an and MT. Ster'ine Edwards will be brilliant event of Wednesday evening, October 15 at the home of the bride s rarents. pr and Mrs. B. l.. Wyman. on ri~hland avenue. ~
 T',e ceremony will be conducted by pr. Middleton S. Barnwell, rector of the Church. of the Advent, at o'clock. in the presence of a laree number of rela- tives and friends of the two families.
 The h~ide has ask ed har sista~ Mrs J J. Ashury. and Mrs William Spencer. IT.. to he her r,atnors of honor. and Miss Josephine Evins to be her maid or honor,
 Tho bridesmaids vii ircluSe Miss Vt- finia uass,n~er Miss Josephine Foster and Miss E,izaheth Scholar.
 The groonn's best man will be MT. reor~e Pent'ev and the groomsnen will he MT Ray Lang. MT. James Simrson, Mir Rush Moore, and Mir Frank Willing ham of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The following programme will Dc 1 given today at the Rally Day services of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. | Organ. professional march. | , Hymn No 374, congregation. Remarks, Superintendent c. E. Mas sey l Cradle Roll and Beginners: , "Aim of Cradle Roll" Mrs. c. D.
 Parr. ! Awarding of certificate to cradle roll 1 promoted to beginners.
 Aim of Beginners" Miss Cross. l Song. Praise Him." beginners. l Primary Departments: 1 Song, God Once Said" department Twenty third Psalm, by graduating class Memory drill. graduating class. | Awarding of certificates to primaries promoted to junior department. l Junior Departments 1 Beatitudes. department ] Song. Stand Up for Jesus." depart ment. "-rv
 Story, Mary and Her Bible." Cath ! arine Rule. l Awarding of certificates to juniors promoted to t~en-age department. l Anthem. Life Up Your Heads" l (Rogers). choir. 1 Prayer pastor. pr. J. M. Broadly. l Remarks, pastor. ] Organ interlude and offertory solo I (selected), Miss Gillespie. Prayer benediction, pastor. Organ prelude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

Dr. and Mrs. Grady Harris will be with Mrs. J. B. Luckie for the winter Mir and Mrs Alfred Clements will be with Mrs. Robbins at Chestnut Hill after De- tober l. MT. and Mrs. Jack Caldwell will occupy one of Mrs. Jack Johnson s apart .ments. MT. and Mrs. William Leslie Welton will occupy an apartment with Mrs. Jack Johnson after tomorrow. MT. and Mrs. Ben Well will occupy their new home at Chestnut Hill. Others having new homes at Chestnut Hll are pr. and Mrs. Middleton Barnwell, MT. and Mrs. Henry Chisolm Mrs. Walker Percy will have an apartment at the Tutwiler. MT. and Mrs. William Spencer will take the Ryding home on Wh taker street for the winter. Mrs. William Drennen will re- turn to her home on Glenn avenue and MT. and Mrs Houston Davis will be with her MT. and Mrs. H. c. Ryding will be at the Rufus Rhodes home, which they recently purchased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

Rastus and the Wedding" 2. "A Good Many Is Hard to Find" I<a-h"ine N'' Piano solo, "Rustt&s of Spring Sind ing), Mildred King. Readings, selected, Neil Collins. 1."Rose of Piccardy;" 22. Kentucky Dreams;" 8. When You Look into the Heart of a Rose.' Mar garet VAntwine.. Ventriloquist, T. P. Windburn. 1. Wake Up.' CPhilip); 2. "The Wind" (Stross); 3. ''The Ravishng Butterfly (Stross). Mrs. Mary Cook Cowherd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
',rcS Evr,Ns, rANCE

Miss Joserhine Ev'ns will entertain at 2 darce at the Country club on Friday,
 October TO- in comp'inent to Miss Eliza he+h Wyran and MT, Sterling Edwards whose r,arria~e will be an interesting event of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
swrru- wnopsON MApRJAEE

Many friends in the city of Mir. !fu- gustus w. Smith will be nterested/ to learn that he was married on Friday in Washington. The ceremony was wit ressed hv only few friends and rela- tives, and the bride and groom left at once for a wedding trip and upon their return will make their home in Bir- m noham
 The bride formerly made her home Tn this city. where she has many friends and relatives. and the gnoon is the only son of Mrs Alice Smith and is one of the city's prominent young business men.