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Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22
POETRY
SIMPLE MAYS SIMPLE Cp

SIMPLE MANS SIMPLE CREED. Elisher-he's our hired man Allows there ain't no better plan O c1rcumventin' woes an cares Inan sta;1i smiiln when y come down An lives up. to it, square an blunt, Like general run of preachers won't! ENsher smiles an fore you know The rest of us is smilin', so Ketchin' like it is. My law. An then across to Uncle Dri Or Marry Ellen mebbel Why, I've seen 1t set the pup fore the sun was upi Then bimeby.. as like as not, Some man will pass that's mebbe got 4 mortgage that his crops can't fetch, But like enough the man will ketch Eisher's smile an drop his frown An peddle 1t where, bein' wuss, The. people need it more than us! The feller at the griss mill gits Am breezes through the general store, Then out again, an wreaths, doggone~ Whatever face it fasten on Because Dlisher's smile is jis
 As ketchil as the pinkeye is,
 And then the feller brings it back, At night along the backurds track, Ar scatters it on either side
 The County road, both far an wide, Until. by time when we get in
 From work the smile is back ag'ini
 Back home ag'inI an seems t bless
 Elisher for his cheerfulness.
 Because you smiled it seems to say,
 The world has had g. holfday!"E
 John D: Wells. in the Buffalo Efen-
 ing News.
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THE WRONG THOUGHT,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Some time since I read letter in a Boston paper from the most unhappy wife in Boston" whose husband has an af- finity, and she wanted to know If we thought there was any nope of his for getting her" She had two little ones, etc.
 On the impulse of the moment. I answered the letter. 1 told her stop worrying, visit the beauty shops, and when he came ill to always be cheer full and to have something to tell him about different friends; to be digni- fed; don't cry. and Gen't leave him. and few other good helpful sugges- tions.
 Among other things, I wrote: Have you not a friend who is a gentleman who would seem deeply interested in you?
 Only three people who have answer ed my letter have understood what wrote. I meant for them to inquire after her should they sec her husband, and to compliment her cooking, etc.
 Some of the Sisters seemed horri- fled. They all seemed to think I meant for them to be alone and make love until ali creation talked about them
 I suggested the remedy for her have seen tried on three different parties, and 1t won them over all right.
 One lady answered and advised her to study Kitty Lou's letter, as she had nine years of that life. and at last won. Tn fact, all who answered in my favor were parties who had been through the same terrible experience.
 The majority thought the writer meant ali right but trJo wrongs never made one right; she might fall in love with the friend
 l made up my mind if they thought they could sit down and have the same results as if they got up and worked they were mistaken.
 A harsh disease requires a harsh remedy. 1 think putting the wrong thought on that let1er was terrible. Would it have been better had l never written it? What do you think? KITTY LOU.
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COUNT IT DONE.

A father wrote to his son
 Who was far away from home T have sent you a beautiful gift; IL may be delayed. but twill come; n Is what you have wanted most, And have asked for many days" And before the child received the gift He voiced his thanks and praise. Our Father saith unto us:
 Your need shall be supplied Afk and receive that your joy be
 filled.
 And my joy in you abide" Shall we wait to thank till we sec The answer to every prayer? Forboar to praise till we feel The lifted pressure of care? Nay. let us trust His word And Know that the thing is done, Tor His promise is just as sure As a fathers 10 his son.
 Annie Johnson Flint Sent in by PRIMROSE.
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APRAYER IS ONLY WISH TURNED GoDwARD

lifelike cackle came from the parior. found 1t was Biddy's usual salutation. Then came the introductions.
 In the group was a Wandering Jew who did not urge us to buy, as she carried nothing cheap
 In quiet corner sat NokomiS, who had left off her war paint and feathers to attend this peaceful powwow.
 Then I met Maine Lover who has seemed willing since then to share her affections With those from the Nutmeg State.
 Later as we listened to the incl dents of ho.ne life of another memt CT we did not wonder that she was Mar ried and Happy; and I learned she was the first, short time before, to start these little gatherings that have grown to such proportions.
 A bright AZalea was much admired, and Aunt Mehitable and Aunty No. 1 vied with each other in good talks to the assembled nieces.
 Polly Wintergreen, who has recently passed to the life beyond. was with us, but Theoda, Roxanna Vince and Tidy Addly were unable to be present, and one other who perhaps could not get Ready.
 It was about this time it was decid- ed to call this little band (of less than twenty Club No. 1. The members in- creased so rapidly that soon a larger place was needed, so the ". C. T. U. rooms were engaged.
 After while Club No. 2 and Club No. were formed, as the distance was too great for many to travel. The number attending these gatherings has grown constantly.
 A delegation from Club No. i visit O. T hn To ct iv Eh about eighty sat down to dinner, and at the anniversary at W. c. T. U. hall over sixty were welcomed.
 The benefits from theso gatherings have been far-reaching Friendships have been formed that ytill be lasting, and all have learned to turn to The Corner page for advice and counsel like one large family.
 PRACTICAL POLLY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22
AUNT MARY'S PEN.NAME

Dear Social Corner Friends: What an interesting event our Ninth Anni- versary has been to all of us. As we look back over the past nine years and think of the many cheery letters and helpful suggestions we have received through the Social Corner, and the many new friendships formed and the happy hours spent in the social gath erings of The Corner, our hearts are filled with thankfulness to the Giver of all Good who has put it in the hearts of the writers to send such low ing and helpful words of wisdom and suggestion and to the Editor who has been so patient and helpful In helping us to make The Corner the success that it has attained to.
 This is an interesting anniversary month to me. Fifty-five years ago this month I was married and came here to my present home to live Fifty-twe years ago I began to write for the Norwich Bulletin under the pen name of Aunt Esther. There was then no real domestic department UT Social Corner, but the Corner welcomed my contributions and sent me The BuIie-
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tin in care of Peter Nelson, the one- armed newsman who was then a fa- rniliar figure on the train from Nor wich to Worcester. He used to throw it off from the train, or get someone to do it for him, as the train passed the house.
 As my home duties increased year by year gave up writing regularly for the paper for lack of time, but have never felt that we could get along without the daily visit of The Bulletin. So for over half century we have had it welcome visitor. When the Social Curaer started nine years ago l began to write under my old pen name as Esther was my own middle name. After a few times writ ing Aunt Esther and Aunt Testers letters got a little mixed as there was only one letter difference, so I took Aunt Mary instead of Esther, as both names were my own; and l was Aunt Mary to numerous friends and rela- lives and I remained incog until I in vited the Social Corner to meet with me at my home, then of course, it had to be told who and where Aunt Mary lived.
 So many have changed their pen names I do not think it is nearly as interesting. I do like when I read a letter to know who it is from. No one ought to write anything they would be ashamed to own. Let each one keep her pen-name unless for some special occasion.
 Long may the Social Corner live, and may the Editor have the assurance that he is helping along the good work of making sunshine in many homes by kindling new thoughts and aspirations to help others in the every day duties of life.
 Good wishes for increased interest in the Social Corner.
 AUNT MARY.
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HOW PRACTICAL POLLY FOUND
 HER NAME.

Dear Social Corner Friends: When the Social Corner was almost in it's infancy 1 was invited 10 join by some of the writers. As 1 was assured there was no goat in the anteroom and TO mystic installation to he dreaded, fcarfully sent in my mite.
 The choice of pen name was quite a problem. I think it was Twice Twenty who suggested that each one ;ell why they chose the name they are known by in The Corner.
 Perhaps others like myself treasure tho name given them by members of the family when they were children. Al that time 1 answered to the names or Poll. Doll and Duck. l feared if the latter was chosen some might think an old goose might be more appro- pirate. and as Doll does not go good with wrinkles and rheumatism I set tied on Poll I did not want to be Poor Poll. nor could [ claim the title Of Pretty Poll, but hoped in time to learn the secret of being Practical Pol ly if i asumcd the name
 My first meeting with any of the Sisters was at Huldy's. was to rec ogniIe the rest of the party going by train b: their yellow badges. A small group was left standing on the plat form. In my embarrassment l asked them If they were members of the "Cosey' Corner: Later I found my mistake wss not bad, ss the gathering was both Social and Cosey.
 We started up the track to shorten the distance and as we scrambled to one side 10 let long freigh, pass, the trairmen may have thought by tho yellow bldses We were small band Q; suffragettes on the way 10 the White House.
 A we entered Huldys home a req
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HAS STARTED SEEDS,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How much I enjoyed the birthday meeting of March 18th with Club No. 1.
 thank Aunty No. 1 and Theeda and their helpers for the good time we had also The Bulletin for the ice cream-it was delicious.
 When we entered long tables were loaded with good things, and the Sis ters were seated each side of table. There were good many who could not get to the table.
 It was good to see so many faces I knew; and such welcome as they gave us.
 We missed Polly Wintergreen, Deer foot; also Married and Happy, Tidy Addly, Aunt Jerusha, Peggy Ann and others,
 I was pleased to see so many old writers in The Corner last week.
 How many of the Sisters have start ed seed for their garden? I have to- matoes and peppers started. and other seed planted in boxes.
 Best wishes to all
 AUNT SARAH.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22
4 RED LETTER DAY FOR ETTA
 BARBER.

Dear Social Corner Sissefs: I have intended to write for a long time, but have been too lazy. busy. or tired ol little of all mixed,
 have the material for several let ters in mind, but want 10 ten you of
 my visit to the state capital, Feb ruary 27th.
 some time ago I received an invi- ta:jon to join the State Librarians association. and promptly aeeepted the honor as the fee is small. and the ben
 ctiT large to one interested in sucl. work Then came the :slVitation to the annual meeting a. the State Iii
 brary in Hal tford, and as railroad
 mans wife is entitled to some favors, arranged to go. To get the benefit of The early train I went lEd returned through Putnam. making long, but
 enjoyable ani restful. car ride, and giving time for little visit with q cousin ill tila- city at both stops. What a lovely depot Pomfret has even Willimantic.
 Bolton reminded one of books of
 northern New England and 'he North west. How l compared tho cut. witt l it's ledge of loose soil and stones above the track the old Diamond Ledge the baebear of my first years IS a sec, ton mans wife. Grand scenery, bu, i so little to he trusted.
 We reached the beautiful State Ii. brary at about 10 o'clock. and how I enjoyed seeing the tres,lres exhib- | tied there--eoins. Indian money
 medals, pictures Of our governors, an6
 many priceless things.
 At Il o'clock our bvsy governo,
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l'ERSTS.
A FAVoRlTE DISH (of mine.)

Hash Crowned Potatoes: Chop coarsely some cold boiled potatoes Put in a container, add one fourth cup of milk pepper. salt and one tablespoon melted butter, and mix we'll Have a large spider heated very hot in which you have fried two slices of pork (fat) and fry brown: take out the pork and leave lha grease in the spider. and let il get pi9mg hot; then put in your po- tatoes. smoothing with large spocn until level Cook these potatoes in the spider over a slow fire until a golden brown on the under side. Lay over a plate that just covers it, and invert; then slide the potatoes back into the pan, Drowned side up, brown the other side and serve Immediately with eggs, codfsh cream or clipped beef gravy. II you wish you can place chopped parsley over the top.
 ETHE.LYE,
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SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
 DO YOU WISA7

Do you wish the world were better Let me tell you what to do: Set a watch upon your actions. Keep them always straight and true Rid your mind of selfish motives; Let your thoughts be clear an:
 high
 You can make a little Eden
 Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were wiser? Well, suppose you make a start, By accomplishing wisdom
 In the scrap book of your heart. Do not waste one page on folly; Live 10 learn and learn % live. If you want to give me,l knowledge You must have 1t, ere you give. Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day Jpst 10 scatter seeds of kindness As you pass along the way; For the pleasure of the many
 May be ofttimes traced to one, As the hand that plants an acorn Shelters armies from the sun.
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22

came over from the capitol tc greet us and welcome US to the rity.
 After a business sesSinn. r. ". Ed garton of New London gave talk ou his work with Soldiers and Sailors la: was worth the trip to hear. 9th ers followed. and State Librarian Goddard proved a most genial host.
 Then we tock a car to the city hall for lunch. an. as there was some de- lay it was found that c. 0. S. Dawson could not get to the State Library and tell us of the great work among Sailors and Soldiers in Boston and Overseas, and get his ,rain; but he had the audience in the dining room. He had something worth say ms and we had the address right there. It was fine.
 After our return to tie library We fad several helpful speeches. and met several TleasAnt people. It was 2 Red Letter Day. in the fife of
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22
A CHANGE OF DATE FOR MEETING

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Club No. will meet on Thursday, April 3rd, ill- stead of Wednesday this time, at the Buckingham Memorial; the change is due to the church conference which mf Cts on Wednesday, the End; quite q Eutlber of 3istsr@, myself inclu lc': r'oul1 like to ttend. Pcnc ali will try and plan to meet with us on Thursday. Please remember the change.
 As some of the Cornerites have given how they chose their pen-name and
 like others l thought I too would do the same. I will tell about mine, When quite young I cross
 cd tho ocean with parents and family, and as steamships were
 not so common then as now we embarked or sailing vessel called The
 Neptune. The second day cut, at sun
 set, a sudden squall came up and the
 people on the other side Of the cabin ware thrown ever to our $ itln, and we children tho ught it great fun; but be- fore it was over the fun was taken out of US for it proved to be a. terrible storm lasting three nights and two days. It took six weeks to reach New York in the meantime. I asked my father why we did not turn back. He said: "The wind was too strong"
 Then I said: Let us get of at the ] first stopping place"
 He said, "Yes, dear, we will; and that
 will be New York;
 i That satisfied me. After that I was | so used to the water that I made a good little sailor; and the third mate 1 liked to hear me talk Scotch, and often | called me to him to hear me talk, Sc he called me Little Scottie." When l
 wrote for The Corner it seemed as good
 as any name to choose.
 l Hope to meet you all on April 3rd. l I was sorry Blossom and could not meet with Club No. l on March 18th !! but we have no control over circum- l stances.
 l Sorry Aunt Mary was i'll, too. Best wishes for The Corner. SCOTTIE.
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ROLL OF HONOR Sons ef Social Ccvner Writers Walter 2. Moran, of Norwich. Richard C. Norm. of Norwich.

Walter 2. Msran, of Norwich. Richard C. Meran, of Norwich. Eugene Campbell of Wiilimantic Conn.
 Alien Williams hovsy sterry, of Union, Conn Earl L. Sparks, of Norwich. Arthur T. Knowles, of Wethersfeld, Conn
 Flsys Mitchell of Central Village, Conn.
 Willard 4. Madisy of Lebanon. Wiiiisr Howard Gordon, Subma- rine service. '. S. N.
 myren ]. Rinsiand, of Norwich. Royce F. Mccall of Leonard Bridge. Calvin H. Mccall of Leonard Bridge. Waiter Robinson, of New Haven. Floyd C. Knowles, Camp Devens. Milton Perry Pendieton, Niagara ialls. N. !.
 Samuel l.. Mitchell, Manchester, S II.
 Frank E. Medbury, of Canterbury. Frsderiek H. Race, Jr, North Frank In.
 Herbert R. Hoffman, North Franklin. Clifford 5othann, Mansfield Depot. John Wini'e,d Scott. U. s. Navel Air Station. Norfolk. Va
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A LINE FROM DIANA,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I have indeed been glad to sec so many let ters in the last few papers from both our new and old Sister writers. There i5 room for all.
 My heart goes out in sympathy to Huldy and to all who are in troublr and sorrow.
 Huldy: You will have to he 9 non resident member of Club No. 1: and T writer of The Corner. for we will b sad to have you tell us of your new home and of your doinss. etc. We hope joy and happiness H:n follow yoI, and that you will fEd friends and acquaintances in your rcr place ot
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HUMCR OF THE DAY

And whatta we got for breakfast" !"
 Nice bunch of hasll.'
 Huh, I thought it was about time; haven't had any hash since last niglst.' -Gargoyle.
 tsportsman-D Do you guarantee this g"n? Suppose it burst and blows my head off?
 Dealer-Then we will you new guni-Judge-
 First Colored Man-How high did. yo' git i'll de ahmy. Sam Second Ditto-'Bout r feet in de ar. I was kicked by an at9ny mule.- Boston Transcript. What is the defendants reputa- ton for veracity?" asked the judge. Your HSnor," said the witness. lad been fishing all day and hadn't
 You mustn't eat while angry or> excited"
 1 Huh? ?"
 "That is bad fyr digestiQn.' "All right. Then stop telling me l what the stuff costS"-Louisville Courier Journal i Johnson was being questioned by sne draft board. Have you had any military exrerienceo' said the ex- ariner.
 "Yes. sah, Ans been shot at twice" Johnson replied proudly. - Every I3ody's Magazine.
 Burr-Father, was writing done en tablets of stone in the old dayso
 "Yes, my son." replied the dutifu1 parent.
 "Gee!" mnsed the boy. Then 1t mnst have taken 2 crowbar to break | the news. ."-Kansas City Journal.
 You'll admit that it requires great ability to rise high in politics"
 Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; "cnly the kind of ability that enables 6 man to land job isn't always the kind of ability that enables him to Ifalfil it's duties. Washington Star
 Ted-What became of that girl you used to take to the ball games, the one to whom you used to try to ex- tpiain the different plavs2 Ned-She now keeps me busy trying to make her understand the freedom of the seas and the League of a. t!ons.--Life.
 Man Cat teiephone) Line still busy? Why. great cats, I've been trying to get that number for half an hour.
 Central tsweetty>-It's a party line. ToI krow.
 Man (wiIdly-Party nothing. It's Ta convention line!-BufalG Express.
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RULES WORTH OBSERVING.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Is there room fol, one more, please, in the So cial Cornero
 The letters are so interesting and in structive I want to join you: and 1 will try to add my mite towards helping. The anniversary letters were fine. Every one of them I enjoyed reading. Bob Whites letter telling all about the good time at the anniversary meet ing was excellent.
 1 always look forward to Saturday. s paper.
 These are good rules worth remer- bering:
 Drink less--breath more. Eat less-chew more. Ride less-Walk more. Worry leSs-Sleep more. Talk less-think more. Sco1d less-read more. Pr ch less--practice more. The lnarigold is my favcrite, old fashioned flower, so will sign
 MARIGOLD.
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FURTHER INQUIRY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I watched with interest the different prescriptions for high blood pressure. Will New York Girl tell me if her mother had dizzy spells and blood rushes to the head.
 My husband has both. and suffers very much with it. Will that cease in time? And about how long will it take. He is very anxious to get busy on the farm as it is now about time for spring work, and so hard to hire help out here.
 Perhaps Uncle Sans Daughter, or The Crank will give information.
 Sincerely,
 MRS. ESTHER B.
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OFFICE WORKERS, LUNCH.

Dear Social Cornerites: The sugges- tions may be help to some of you:
 No l. Hot Consomme in Thernos Bottle Celery and Boned Turkey Salad Gin
 cup). Thin Bread and Butter Sandwiches
 Olives.
 Cup of Baked Custard
 Cookies.
 Banana.
 No. 2.
 Sliced Beef Tcngue Cold Spinach. Sauce Tartare Gin cup). Yeast Rolls. Buttered.
 Two Baked Apples.
 Chocolate Cake
 Tea in Thermos Bottle.
 Grapes.
 No. 8,
 Sliced Brisket Beef Macedoine Of Vegetables in Salad Gin
 cup). Graham Bread and Mustard Butter Sandwiches. DoUghnuts. Cheese. Jar of Canned Fruit Hot Coffee in Thermos Bottle Q Cold Ham Timbals, Salad Dressing. Rye Bread and Butter Sandwiches Olives. Celery. 1 Bread-Peanut-B Butter and Currant Jelly Sandwiches. l Hot Coffee i'll Thermos Bottle. i Stewed Figs Gin cupl. ! Best wishes to all.
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residence coneenial to vou.

CGSIuclitS CGlt5Gitldi tt NJti.
 thank the members of Club No.
 for the box of goodies winch I re | ceived last Friday. You were kind and thoughtful to send that surprise box; and if any of you want a recommend aIon as a cook I can, and will rsG- on,mend you. for I have sampled the good things you make.
 Winter has not left us for good. ard as a reminder that l:e is still with us, covered the ground last n.ght witt SHOW, and today it is damr and chil- ly.
 I presume you have, some, if not. all of you. planned your garden and the Improvements you near 70 make in
 your rooms when you do your spring cieaning.
 have a few geraniGms and a Carnation pink in bloom. ! love to l watch them grow, and even If they dId rot bloom. lhe bright. green leaves would satisfy me Best wishes to all. DIANA.
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DIANA.

If at the age of 2 a child does not know whether it pays Ic cry or not it will never set the world on fire.
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n.-Preparations are be- ing made for the older boys confer- ence of Hartford county, which will be held here April II and F.
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Best wishes to all.
 EASTER LILY.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-14
Al: IH.. LYRIC

A fire festival is among the effec-
tive and n .'.sS iue gypsy rites re-
produced in Toys of Fate, !" staring
the great Nazimova which VIII be
shown tonight Thursday. More, than
hundred gypsies were used in these
scenes. The gypsy maidens throw
roses high in the air and their sweet
hearts leap to grasp the flowers each
taking care to secure the rose thrown
by his adored one. Then, by the al
tar of love, the girls jump across a
bank of fire into the arms of the
men who have caught the flowers.
Mabel Nor1nand will be presented
on Saturday in an exceptionally fine
comedy drama, isis Hopkins I"
One of the special reissues. "Sfa
dows Of Suspicion" featuring Har-
old Lockwood will be shown OH Sun
day and Monday.
On Tuesday the attraction will be
Peggy Hyland in "Miss Adventure
Coming Eyes of the World"