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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
A CHEAP, NouRIsHlNe MEAL.

Dear Friends of The Social Corner: Now that to eat meat would seem to indicate that one is millionaire, and when. so many persons really feel that they must not long for beefsteak any fore than for the f1eshspots of the Egyptians, it is a good plan to bring to the front the hitherto despis- ed beef shin. Properly cooked. it makes what is really a fine, nourishing din ner for a hungry household.
 The shin should be cooked about six hours in order to render the parts containing the gristie very tender and delicious. It is good plan to cook it about three hours the day before it is required for dinner, let ting it cool over night. In the morn 1 ing remove the fat from the top, and 1 set the shin over the fire three hours before dinner time. Season to taste with salt. and a little pep per, if desired then about one-hali hour before dinner time add slice potatoes, and as soon as they are | boiling briskly place dumplings or 1 top, where the liquor will not boi over them. Do not raise the cover of the kettle until the dumplings are done which is usually in about twenty minutes.
 ECONOMY JANE. l
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of unexpected illness or death, when
 there is not one cent upon which to
 depend! There may be insurance, and
 some companies make point of being
 quite prompt in paying such; but all
 do not; and there is apt to be even
 deeper grief. as those bereft know not
 which way to turn, all because of this
 pinch for ready money.
 Some families have to go into such
 deep debt that it takes years to re- cover from the burden. Then. too, with cash in hand. one is independent of the sharpers who crop up, like hu-
 man harpies, to take advantage of those in trouble and distress
 If only ten cents per week from each age-earner in the family, it would be a good thing for every household to start such fund as that of my friends. Even though there may be little denials, in the end there is sure to be compensation in the freedom from worry and financial lack which are so distressful when they come to all.
 Those friends told me that the very 1 fact of their saving to have little l ready money in case of affliction had also taught them economy iii saving for times of good health and prosper l ity. They thought that fund one of
 the wisest plans they had ever tried In these days of high wages and
 flush cash, why couldn't some of The ; Corner families adopt the safe plan? | ANNIE LAURIE,
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upshot of it was that they explained to her the saving that a water meter would be to her, and she told them to install one at once. They did so. that is five years now, her water rates have varied from s1.25 a quarter to s2.11- never more than that; and that only twice.
 This is the experience up to date of one, one who lives where she can keep sharp eye out' for all leaks any where; also, the tenants" haven't "goi mad" and let the water run all night and done various other hateful things that. in spite of Gypsy Smith and his teachings people will do when they are mad; and so, it follows: if the owner of the house doesn't live in it. or can't depend upon his tenants to do the right thing by him, then the water meter might not be a practical or an economical thing for him to have in his house; but it is fairly good advice to tell him, at the begin ming of the year 1920, to try it! Have your own experience to relate at the end of one or two years, for the benefit of the other fellow.' We learn by experience. and must 'pay the price," so find out for your self whether a water meter" spells Economy" for you or not. Wish you all a happy and peaceful New Year.
 WORTHWHILE
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
TWO CHEESE RECIPES,

Dear Cornerites: If you are as fond of cheese as I am, you will be certain to like the recipes which I am sending, hoping that the Editor of The Corner can find space for them. When see all the big advertisements in The Bulletin every Saturday morning, I certainly feel grateful to him for his courtesy to ous house-keepers. and think we all should be very careful not to send him letters either too long, or too prosy.
 Tomatoes and Cheese on Toast: One can tomatoes Cheated in deep spider on top of stove), e-quarter pound cheese added and seasoned with salt, pepper and let boil for few minutes slowly. then add piece of butter size of English walnut and two table spoons milk. Let all cook together well and then pour over bread or toast and you will have a nice tasty dish.
 EscaIIoped Cheese: one-half pound common crackers, broken into halves 1 Lay half of them in deep baking dish which has been we'll buttered, sprinkle
 over crackers one small cup of grat- | ed cheese and a slight sprinkling ot | salt, then the rest of crackers and
 another cup of cheese. Beat on egg
 and mix with one quart of milk, poul
 over crackers and let stand unti
 crackers are soft. Bake until custard
 is set.
 | EXPERIENCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
A WOMAN WITH PEP,

Dear Social Corner Editor: I enjoy ed Betsy Bray's letter because 1t had pep in it. As she has lived out of the world can see that it is natural for her to feel pleased with the gaiety of the city.
 I am not a, shopper. I have been a buyer in this market for 40 years. l really thought I had been of some benefit to Norwich. I know all the roads out. and frequently have good times elsewhere.
 When she has been in the Rose of New England longer she will know it better; but some people are born and live a long life and die without ever having known their town well; and let me say what they do not know never worries them.
 No one ever pulls down things from the shelves to show me, for I know what I want when I call for it. I never wander about a store pricing goods. If I see anything that interests me and I might need I do sometimes ask the price.
 have always had to do too much standing round when I could see clerks idle. If Betsy was back of a counter feel sure she would have pep We should like to meet her as a sales woman.
 GET UP AND GET.
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 is due to the manner in which per son walks; that is. one who bears the weight principally on the hee.s is cer tain to have cold feet, whereas a per son who throws his body forward, walking chiefly on the ball of the foot, creates a better circulation. hence keeps the toes warmer and less lia- ble to get frosted. Any way, this latter method is worth trying. since it gives one more graceful carriage. Maybe that is why the fashionable young misses who trip about wearing pumps with French heels escape cold feet They have to throw the weight of the body on the ball of the foot to pre- vent toppling over, conseqently walk in the manner which the specialists commend.
 The market is full of so-called rem | edies for cflilblains; but the two which seem to prove the most efficacious are :. given here, with the hope that they will help many of the sufferers from ! this rather inconsequential, but most annoying winter plague.
 1 The first is by Dr. Hammerschiag the second by Dr. Kaposi, both fa- nous European physicians
 1. Subacetate of. lead, grams; vas l cline and .lanoline 25 grams of each l. 2 Camphor, 1 gram; balsam of Peru one and one-half grams; white wax, 4( grams, and faxseed oil, 80 grams HYGTENJC
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
CORNER GOSSIP FROM UNCLE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: After that little lull in our gossip I said to Mirandy:
 q suppose Slim Jim wears petit coats when he should wear whiskers and that Faraway Dame is just round the corner as God used to seem to be to Mary McLane."
 Joseph" replied Mirandy "you are showing signs of waking up! Noun tain Laurel may use cosmetics and Delight may he habitually down. hearted. The Social Corner is worthy constant study. ..tft
 Well Scottie strikes me as being something of wheel-horse, like Aun- ty No. 1. Tidy-Addly and some of the rest of the get-together leaders" says Tt is very natural" said Mirandy. that The Corner should have more good appetites than good writers. If you should see one of those club tables spread, Joseph" says she, you'd thi<k it was Christmas all the year round. If you didn't have such mouth for marmelade and remarks 1 should have ventured to take you with me to some of the meetings!"
 T do not know what should dc among such a crowd of women" said I. T might say Grace or help 'em sing the Doxology, or bring my pock- cts full of peanuts the same as Si used to-"
 That's just what I've been afraid of," said Mirandy. If there was anything graceful or melodious abou you, Joseph. I should have taken you but somehow all you seem fit for is te break up the meeting!"
 When you come home you migh bring me the regards of Rumble Bet or Baked Beans!" says I.
 UNCLE JOE.
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is most precious and most dear, it is good temper. or self control, which are one and the same, for without the latter we cannot obtain the former.
 If all have as strong tempers as some l have seen they will not agree with the poet who says There is not cheaper thing on earth" for it uusts more than most of us care to pay, and the price is untiring watchfulness, persistent effort and never failing happiness;s but it is worth the price, and more, for it brings you rich re ward; it meets you with a smile wherever you go all day long; it is sunshine on clouded' life; it drives away all bitter strife and discord; it is a jewel for both poverty and wealth; in short, it is the angel of our homes.
 Of the general disposition, good temper. if not acquired in infancy, is not easily gotten; and often when we think it is acquired we find it van ishes, and the first blast that strikes us in the mustbe storms of life brings the clouded brow or the angry word better the clouded brow than the angry word, for if we have sue I ceeded in keeping back the word the trial has not been in vain; and if we have failed in both, we have lost noth- ing in the effort
 Do not give over to backsliding, but | endeavor to smile at the next gale that l sweeps along, and thus, by persistent , effort, we will find ourselves acquir- ing that lovely accomplishment which 1 will make ourselves and all around us happy.
 To those women of quick tempers i weak nerves and multiplying house i hold I iS rd iC takably hard to always speak gently and wear smiling countenances; but i you deem your temper and your healtf worth more than your household la bors, as you certainly do. lay you work aside and read a book. or a col umn from some paper of worth, or { poem of some noted writer. Then i you are lever of nature, go out int the open air and sunshine and read i in the running stream, the soarin, birds or the blooming flowers. Ina will have a more soothing ininenc
 than the physicians tonics; it will d. more than invigorating cordials ant will be sure to bring the charm-goo,
 temper, with its sisters. peace an
 content-which is everlasting joy
 By persistent effort you will finall
 conquer your temper and possess
 sweet disposition, together with self
 knowledge and self culture, that wi
 lead to uncomputed gain.
 In the new year that is just openin
 before us. let us all strive to attai
 the good temper which will make tb
 whole year happy one to us. and a
 around us, for one person can sour tn temper of a whole family. if they ar
 ill-natured and cross. We are all yer apt to give back just what we receiv,
 Let us give smiles and kind word
 that we may receive the same in 4e
 turn.
 1 With best wishes to all for happ and prosperous New Year.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
THE SICKNESS FUND.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: Several weeks ago, one of the wise Sisters in The Corner spoke of a plan of mak- ing proper preparations for the times of illness which are certain to occur in every household during the winter season.
 What she wrote reminded me of an- other plan of family whom I knew well when I lived in Western New York state. It is such a good idea for every household, or indiv dual, that I am sending it to The Corner.
 These friends of mine had what they called their Sick and Burial Fund. Every week. the mother took from the amount earned by each member of the family a certain stated sum. This went into a bank account all by itself. so arranged that either the mother or father could draw on it in case of an emergency. No stress of family financ- es was ever permitted to interfere with this wise habit of saving to in- crease this particular fund. Now, wasn't that a fine idea? How many of us know the distress which often comes to household in cast
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
Windhan.
USING SWEET POTATOES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Many of my friends are making more use of sweet potatoes this season than ever before, because in the end they are cheaper than some of the best grades of the Irish potatoes. However most of us stick to the latter familiar kind and think a meal lacking in case we do not have them. whatever their price. Some of you may like the fol- lowing way of using up leftover po- tatoes, although I find it better tc start with the fresh spuds:
 Delmonico Potatoes-Put in bak- ing dish about three cups of potato cut in cubes, season with one-half tea spoon salt, one-fourth teaspoon pep per, three tablespoons grated cheese and bits of butter; add one cup white sauce.
 White Sauce (one cup)-Cook to- eether tablespoon of butter. one o1 flour one-fourth teaspoon of salt. 2 pinch of pepper. When smooth ado one cup of milk. Cook until thick pour over potatoes and bake half ol three quarters of an hour. Serve 1T the baking dish.
 CONSTANT READER. Laurel Hill. Dec. 29d.
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many would be away, or having com- pany on New Years day which falls on Thursday this year.
 Scottie has always sent the notice in, but I promised to relieve her this time, so don't forget the date and the day.
 I have enjoyed the gatherings very much; also the Social Corner page. The women we meet there are very considerate and thoughtful of each other; very little gossip; always some thing new in fancy work. crochet or tatting, knitting or sewing; very in teresting and instructive. Married and Happy, Gala Lily, and many others are always busy.
 Bernadette: l agree with you in re- gard to mothers letting their young daughters go everywhere and any, where without some older person to look after them. We see the effects of it when we go on the street and meet girls with, so much paint and paint several post cards; furs around their neck and stockings on their feet like a thin veil.
 Annie Laurie: Some things in your letter were very true, about some wo- men who might help their figure; but there are others who are naturally stout. I have some very dear friends among them, but they do not loll round in kimino, but will not lace themselves so tight that they look as
 if they had swallowed a poker! It was suggested at our last gather | ing that each one bring some little ar ticle not to cost over ten cents, and
 we will have sort of New Year grab
 bag. ,...
 We hope Grandma H. and her fam | fly. will be able to attend, weather permitting.
 Wish you all Merry Christmas and
 a Happy and Prosperous New Year. l r. L. CHARITY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
TESTED RElcPEs FROM PAULA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending few recipes.
 Ginger Drops: One cup of light brown sugar one-Quarter cup butter, one-half cup cold water, one egg, one quarter cup mollasses, one large ta- blespoon ginger; one large teaspoon of soda, and flour to make thick bat l ter; drop by teaspoons on we'll greased pan; bake in moderate oven. These are very nice if properly made. Apple Roll: Dissolve one cup Of i sugar in enc cup of water and let come to boil; make a rich biscuit dough and roll it out; cover thickly with chopped apples, sugar and cinnamon 1 Roll up. cut as for cinnamon rolls and place the rolls into the hot sugar syrup and bake until the apples are tender.
 Potato Doughnuts: Mix together one cup of sugar, one cup of cold, mash ed potatoes, one-half cup of sweet
 milk, pinch of salt, one-half tea
 spoon mace, and three and one-half
 cups of flour; then add two beaten
 eggs, four teaspoons of baking pow
 der and mix all together and roll oui
 and fry
 Wishing you all Merry Christmas 1 PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
cHlLBLAIN REMEDIES.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: May be some of you remember what David Harum said: That to the country boy there were two seasons-one of stone bruises and one of chilblains.
 There are few boys or girls in the country places who do not dread the winter, principally because of the ter TOT of frosted feet. The only sure way of avoiding chilling the feet is to be- gin early enough to protect ones sell from the severe cold. Some persons find it a help to wear a thin pair oi stockings inside the regular pair. Others find great comfort in. the use of hair insoles, while others agair must depend upon the rather clumsy arctic. Better have big feet than ge the toes chilled, and endure agony every time a storm. or thaw comes! Some physicians say that, in { measure, the tendency to chilled feet
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
ONE WAY OF EcohoMIzlne.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: In talking about and reaching the letters in The Social Corner, written upon the subject of Economy. it occurred to me to give you this little story, and you can act upon the suggestions contain ed in it, if you like.
 I know of a woman who came into possession of house, not many years ago-we will say ,six. After putting it into repair and adding one inn provement after another, in the course of a year or so to please her tenants, she was informed by the water com missioners that her bill per quarter would be $S.25, this being much larger than anyone ever had paid. Well, the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
 All the Children.

1 suppose if all the children Who have lived through ages long Were collected and inspected, They would make a wondrous
 throng, Oh, the babble of the Bable! Oh. the f1utter of the fuss! To begin with Cain and Abel. And to finish up with us! Think of all the men and women Who are now. and who have been, Every nation. since creation. That this world of ours has seen; And of all of them. not any
 But was once a baby small; While of children. oh, how many Never have grown up at all! Some have never laughed nor spoken, Never used their rosy feet; Some have even flown to heaven. Ere they knew that earth was sweet; And, indeed, I wonder whether. If we reckon ev'ry birth. And bring such a flock together, There is room for them on earth. Who will wash their smiling faces? Who their saucy ears will box? Who will dress them. and caress them Who will darn their little socks? Where are arms enough to hold them Hands to pat each shining head? Who will praise them? Who will scold
 them?
 Who will pack them off. to bed? Little. happy. Christian children, Little savage children. too. In all stages, of all ages,
 That our planet ever knew Little princesses and princes. Little beggars wan and faint Some in very handsome dresses, Naked some, bedaubed with paint! Only think of the confusion
 Such a motley crowd would make; And the chatter of their chatter, And the things that they would
 break!
 Oh. the babble of the Babel!
 Oh, the f1utter of the fuss! To begin with Cain and Abel. And to finish up with usi
 Author Unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
GREETINGS FROM PAPA's BOY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: have been absent for long time so I feel like new writer. I haven't neglected reading The Corner every week and enjoy all letters. I was pleased the goth with a letter so will address my self to Uncle Joe.
 Yes sir! I have two of the incest girls you ever saw. You see, my pen name was joke and if could see you I would tell you why.
 Joan: Was you looking for Santa Claus in the Boston Store? Shall come to see you some time. Nelly By: Thanks for invitation Guess I will wait till warm. weather Malvinia: Saw you this past week but you was going pretty fast. Tell M my new address is S3 Church street. Come and see me some time. Dorinda: Bet you was cold last Thursday! You looked about frozen You had a long ride ahead of you. Rural Delivery: Where have you been and how are you and Mrs. S.?
 Narragansett: Was glad to see you and will look for you next week. 1 Potlatch: I owe the letter and vii answer as soon as convenient. Have 1 just moved and am busy getting strengthened around.
 /, Wishing you each and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. | PAPAS BOY,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
THE WAYFARER.
BLUE BABY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: The stupendous Christmas spectacle the dramatic pageant of The Way farer, presented by the Inter Church Movement, and employing the largest l cast ever assembled, is now being staged at Madison Square Garden. The cast numbers about three thousand who sing, act and tell the story of the Christian drama.
 The Wayfarer, the central figure in !, this Passion Play, is impersonated by Walter Hampden. the great Shakes perian artist, who ably represented a composite picture of the present day world of unrest and bitterness, heart sick and weary.
 ] Understanding" leads "The Way farer" through the episodes of the Old and New Testaments, steadying and stimulating his wayering. sinkine faith, until the resurrection when his faith is fully established.
 Despair encourages him in his un- belief and dogs his footsteps to the end. He is wonderful representation of the drama of life.
 This is marvellous production, vast in every way, including all descrip- tions of oriental effects of scenery, pa geantry and imagery, brilliancy o1 lighting effects, and colorings of cos tunes. The stage extends one block and the mighty chorus are seated or either side with the orchestra of one hundred players in the center.
 The pageant begins with a prologue showing a~F'landers village. the can non are booming the refugees fleeing
 which finally develops into a battle
 field strewn with the dead and the
 wounded. While the chorus sings tn,
 invocation taken from "1ele death O
 Asa" by Grieg.
 The first episode shows ancien
 Babylon where the Jews were unde
 oppression and which continues by tn
 captivity of the Hebrew maidens b,
 the .Gentiles. In the distance may b seen the rivers where they hung thei harps and wept. The part taken b, an "old Jew" and the trio, Praise Y
 the Lord are very fine in this scene But the beautiful picture of tn
 fields of Bethlehem would touch tn
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
RECIPES SURE TO PLEASE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: So many of you have sent to the editor nice suggestions for goodies, I am tempt ed to offer two which may help dur ing the time while sugar is scarce. and may give some other reader a useful idea; altf/ugh the pudding calls for some sugar, it can be used with econ- omy:
 Fried Bananas: Choose one dozen fine good sized bananas. remove skin and cut fruit in halves. Dip each piece in beaten egg and cracker. Dust twice, brown in boiling lard. Garnish with small lettuce leaves and serve with or without hard sauce.
 Apple Tapioca Pudding: Soak a cup of tapioca in water three or four hours. Pare and core ten apples, fill the holes with sugar and stick a clove or two in each apple. ePlace in a pudding dish and pour tapioca over them, bake until the apples are done. Be careful not to have the tapioca too thick. Eat with cream.
 AUNT LUCY.