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Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
BEAUTIFUL OLD NORWICH.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Beautiful old Norwich. the Rose of
 New England" may well claim her poetical name in. these ideal June days the choice month of roses. It would seem that the elusive quest for the fountain of youth. refecting the haunting, roseate memories of child hood, might well be fulfilled in this charming old city.
 From New York to New London the traveller is refreshed by the punches Of trailing roses that line the ,roadbed, and through the openings by glimpses of the blue waters of Long Island Sound. But this is not home. The
 waters of the Sound spread away and
 away, touching unknown shores. but
 up the river-yonder. where the slop ing hillsides are abloom with the
 mountain laurel and around whose feet the fugitive wild rose wanders, this is home.
 After leaving New London harbor, following the wayward trend of the
 river, under overlapping hills. cross- ing coves and inlets, slipping through gulleys and darkened forests, the train winds. The shadows dance on the l water. The tinge of the laurel blos sons brighten the dusky foliage and betoken the brilliant masses beyond l | icate blossoms through the sand, find | ing a foothold among the brushes, snugly hiding behind a boulder, then l twining around a laurel bush. as if seeking its protection before sinking
 into sleep for the night
 | But the last curve. is turned and
 the wide expanse of Norwich harbor is i sighted, where above. wreathed in green, rises the restful hills of the | city, like a castle of the olden time. | Is it dream that I am home again | I look for a familiar face. But the
 roses nod a silent welcome-the gar- lands of roses that idly swing and l gently brush my hand. twined around I the gardens of the Elks Home.
 r The residential thoroughfares are gay with roses. not the sweet brier l roses of the forest. but cultivated,
 graceful rose bushes laden with blos- sons. which stand out in sharp con-
 trast to the vivid green of the lawns and trees. t-s.7
 The sweep of Lowthorpe Meadows seemed more lovely than ever. unpre- tentious in their simple beauty
 Groups of daisies. studded the Mead ows, and afar the blue mist hovered over the hills that bank beyond.
 l And sweetest of all are the home steads, which mark the days of colo l nial habitation. over whose quaint
 porches twine the rose trees, and in
 whose dooryards ramble the old-fash-
 toned pink and white roses.
 The farmhouses are girded with I clumps of tinted roses whose stray ing branches mingle with the tall grass and are lost in their bushy
 depths. A single rose bush supported
 by trellis. leaning with the western
 wind, swaying and bending, throws it's
 loosened petals far afield.
 |. And wonder the sheltering branches of the rose trees sweep the graves of lthe carly pioneers. scattering masses
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
HULDY.
A STORY OLD BUT EVER NEW.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Of all the stories of the Bible there is none more interesting than that of the Prodigal Son. It might be com pared to anything great. The more the story is read, the more It. fills the imagination. Ut is not like most stories we read. which gives us it's whole end. and leaves nothing for our mind to build upon.
 In the first place. when the son goes out from his fathers house, it re- minds us of the person who does not leave his own home, but stays under the same roof. which has sheltered him all his life, but who throws away his opportunity, resents correction, and in all. ways wanders from the paths of righteousness.
 Then, when he feeds the swine in the wilderness, we see in him the sell f1shness of the person who lives for himself alone: and who Is willing to cause any amount of suffering for the sake of gaining his own end. This kind of a person may be compared best to the drunkard who is willing to sacrifice home and friends, -ad break the heart of his loved ones for the sake of his appetite. %
 But this is only the first part of the story, as it draws near the end it shows the brighter side of life When he. has given up his selfishness for such long time, his desir> for the ungodly ways ceases and the text says He comes to himself" He does what we do so seldom, but what we should often do, he dares to be alone and face his sin. an dthen he is ready to acknowledge his wrong to the world.
 The rest of the story is too heauti- ful for me to do it justice. It is so well known it does not need repeating, but it holds for us that hope, no matter how bad we are, that forgiveness waits for us.
 BETSEY BRAY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28

swaying easily and airily to and fro, far above our heads. We stood there with almost bated breath, listening to his song. It seemed as though he initiated the call of every bird we ever heard in New England. It was mock ing bird, think.
 On another walk we picked not only violets (dog-tooth and meadow). but the field aster, buttercups and very pretty deep lavender flower that l don't know the name of, more dog wood, etc. Walking along we noticed the bronze on the huckle and blue berry bushes which is very thick, promising a big crop of berries. this season. The gardens all through the country are looking fine. The daisies and buttercups are plenty. The laurel has had it's day, and the weather is too hot for the country rambler. The roses and peonies are here for us to enjoy. The Baltimore Oriole and oth- CT birds, that come in, May are with us, and we realize with touch of sadness that our wonderful New England spring with it's first greens and it's first wild flowers is gone, and that summer is here in all its full ness.
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fsq seen many postcards of the various
 scenes from this beautiful resort. The
 drives, walks. rich greenlawns, stately
 trees and Towering shrubs, with the lilly ponds. all combine grand land : scape. rSa Y
 -.;A portion oft sElizabeth&park issre-
 served for picnic parties, where tables
 and benches are in readiness for
 lunches and dinners. Children are
 amused with swings and ,teeters near
 this picnic grove section. All this
 means a pleasant outing to enjoy for
 those who desiregto go there. <
 One of the leading features of Eliz-
 abeth park is the magnificent Rose
 Garden, where every known variety of Erose is cultivated by expert gardeners. ..Originally this space for the growthsof
 roses was about 800 feet square, en-
 closed on three sides with wire fence,
 with openings for entrances. The front
 side, being wholly open to the drive way. These three wire fences are com Fpletely covered with rambling vines of all the tints and shades. which coin pletes a beautiful enclosure In the
 center of this garden space stands a rustic summer house, entirely covered with clinging vines of the rose family. A large circular mound supports this conspicuous. central figure, and9 around its base, like an immense wreath of tiny roses of low growth. From each I-feur corners and each side towards
 the center or susnfi1er house, are built
 arches, covered with the clinging ram- blers, and each arch of 3 separate variety. s s | Many beds of roses are closely laid | out, each one a rival with the other for they are so perfect, the buds and | full blooms. there seems no choice oi | beauty.
 | The white roses appeal to us as the | symbol of purity and loveliness. | The delicate pink. the deep rich red Esthe light tinted yellow, all hold their place among the countless number. 1 It is of interest to every visitor al | this garden to know the names of each variety of the rose plant. for every
 specimen has a. tag bearing its name l Every year the florists add space, ad + joining the rose garden for the culti- walton of many more plants, so at the present time many thousands o1 ! blooms await our admiration.
 ! The old fashioned flowers are in evi- | dence and are very attractive, the large |, peonies (one. blossom a bouquet of it. l. self), the hollyhocks, like sentinels ir | row. the bright Sweet Williams, the Columhines, the. dahlias, the creeping I mosSeS over the stones. they are al | there
 As we stroll around the winding 1 paths we observe. to the right an6 Eleft, many features in perfection o1 natures art. One of the little ponds
 has many ducks where it is pleasure for children to feed them, also the golc fish come to the surface to claim z
 share. The birds of the air have theil | homes in the treetops and lend theil
 sweet songs.
 | Visitors at Elizabeth park may f1nt i rest and comfort if they choose to si i while amid these pleasant surround. 1 ings. Many settees are provided. The June days are closing fast, mid. | summer is at hand If we would enjo. l the season of outdoor life, our oppor. tunities must notSbe neglected.
 | Kind wishes to all.
 l. g.4 rs 5 l --A -,f
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS. A MOTHERS REVERE.

 Sometimes, as I sit in the twilight And think of the vanisbsd years, There comes a beautiful v.sion That fills my eyes with tears: For a tousled haired little laddie" Us kneeling beside my knee As he lisps a childish petition, Though his eyes are full of glee. Then clasp him to my bosom, And sing him a siumber song, Ere he starts on his journey to dream
 land,
 That will last the whole night long. And the bliss of those precious mo-
 ments
 Are mine as in days gone by, And queen with her crown of jewels Is not as happy as l. But a sadness comes stealing OCT me, My vision fair has flown Tor memory sternly reminds me That my boy to manhood has grown; And perhaps in the stress of lifes battle
 Those days SO dear to me Have passed like a dream in childhood = And remembered no more will be. But he's sent me a little message That has frightened the load of pain The veil from his heart has been lifted, O. have found my boy again. And oh the joy of finding
 That tEe maps but a boy grown tall; Though time has changed the stature, His heart is the same after all. So take up my homely duties ,rThat love in the heart makes light, And send q wish to the dear one That his days may be happy and
 bright. And I'll pray that the one so precious, No matter where he may rove May be kept beneath the shadow -Of the wings of Almighty Love.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
THE oLDEN MUSIC.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The harpsichord was a stringed musical instrument in use during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
 It resembled a piano in form, and in the arrangement of the keyboard and strings. It was more like a modern grand piano than upright, although both upright and square varieties were also made.
 The tone was produced by the plucking or snapping of the strings by leather or quill points. which were set in jacks connected by levers with the keys.
 The length of the keyboard was from four to six and one-half octaves. The number of separate strings varied from one to four. sometimes including one tuned an octave above the others
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
USEFUL HINTS,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Did you know that by sewing a half inch width of tape along the inside of the shoulder seams of knit underwear the wearing qualities of the garment are not only prolonged. but much darn ing is saved.
 When the collar on mans flannel or outing shirt has become worn, rip it from the band, turn the side which has been under so that it will come on the right side and stitch to the band again. It looks better than a new col lar and is much easier to do.
 A very convenient way of putting light colored or washable collars, cuffs, or vests on dark dresses, is to finish them to be removed, and to attach to the garment with snap fasteners. These are easily taken off and put back again. 4-..-------.
 A small hole in a black umbrella may be mended by pressing over the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
CHARLIEi

Dear Social Corner Friends: Who could read Uncle Charlie's whole souled offer of free rides for invalids without a thrill?
 That name. whoever he may be. is one to conjure with! Who ever knew Charlie who was not abounding in good cheer?
 We have had to dodge so many au- tomobiles on Union square that we've been thinking of taking out an acci- dent policy.
 He didn't say anything about Re- becca acting as chaperon, but don't you think it would be safer for him ? His good purpose would make an open ing for Mrs. Grundy otherwise.
 l am so glad he is among the Sisters now We'll all. help take care of him when he is in the dumps Care in our coffin drives a nail, no doubt, but mirth, with merry fingers, plucks them out"
 Best wishes to the Editor and all Corner friends.
 NIT
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
AN ATTRACTIVE RESORT.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: These beautiful days of June are att tracting our attention to natures great displays. The flowers especially ap- peal to most every thinking mind. It is interesting to see the little tots hardly able to walk alone, when given their freedom out of doors, grasp the first flower of any sort within reach of their tiny hand.
 Nothing is more acceptable to the aged and sick than the gift of flowers.
 We who. have our health find much pleasure in going where cultivation as- 'sists in natures work.
 No doubt most the readers of East ern Connecticut have heard of Eliza beth park in Hartford, also may have
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28

den. @ On beyond Worcester. we passed the historic. old Williams Tavern and the quaint "Wayside Inn" which Longfellow describes to us. Then through several pretty villages to Arlington, which is part of Paul Revere's famous ride, and thence into Winchester.
 This is very pretty town with many fine residences and lovely drives. We are within a short distance of Middlesex Falls and Spot Pond, which is part of Boston reservoir, and is a state reservation.
 We are within one half hours ride of several of the popular beaches. When we get settled. we hope our friends will come and help us to enjoy it all.
 HULDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28

hole on the wrong side piece of black court plaster.
 If hook and eye are sewed close to the bottom of the placket in a skirt, then fastened and pinched close to- gether with pair of pinchers so they VII not unfasten, there will be no more trouble about the placket, rip ping down.
 Sorry I could not meet with you at Coventry lake, but business first, and pleasure after" so I stayed at home.
 TWICE TWENTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
AUNT MARY ENJOYED BlDDYS
 piCNIC

Dear Social Corner Friends: Those who were unable to go to Biddy's hos pitable home on June 11th, missed having a very enjoyable Social Corner outing. l should have been sadly dis appointed if anything had happened to prevent my going as I had never been at Riddy's home, and had been looking forward with pleasant an-
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The latter variety was called a double harpsiehord. The. tone was weak and tinkling and gradation of force was impossible
 Two keyboards were sometimes combned-one for soft effects, the other for loud
 Before 1900 the harpsichord was reg ularly used in all dramatic music, es- pecially in accompanying recitatives and orchestral music. The conductor usually directed from his seat at a harpsichord placed amid the other in- struments. From this instrument grew the modern piano of today.
 VIRGINIA,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
MEATLEss RECIPES.

Corn Meal and Rice Fritters: One cup soft boiled rice, one cup corn meal, one cup milk. one half cup flour. one egg, four teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt two table spoons brown sugar. Put the rice and milk into bowl and mix well; add the rest of ingredients and the we'll beaten egg. If you find it too thick add little more milk; it all depends on how dry the rice has been cooked. The baking powder should be added must be thin and baked very brown on a hot griddle.
 Peanut Butter Loaf-One cup pea nut butter. one cup mashed potatoes, one egg, three tablespoons finely chopped parsley two teaspoons salt, two teaspoons grated onion, one-half teaspoon grated nutmeg, one eighth teaspoon paprika. To the hot mashed potatoes add the peanut butted. one well-beaten egg. parsley. onion, nut meg, salt and paprika; mix we'll Put into a Turks head or a baking pan, which has been brushed with butter, and bake in hot oven for thirty five to forty minutes.
 Black Walnut croquettes-Two cups hot mashed potatoes, eele cup black walnut meat, two eggs, tea teaspoons salt one-eighth teaspoon pepper, one fourth teaspoon grated nutmeg. two tablespoons milk. bread crumbs. Put the walnut meat through a food chop per and add it to the potato; beat one egg with one tablespoon milk until we'll mixed; add to the potatoes; add the seasoning. and mix all we'll to- gether. In foured hands shape it into eight cones or oblongs; dip into egg which has been mixed with one table spoon milk then into bread crumbs fry in deep hot oil or fat.
 Baked Green Peppers with Nut Fill |, ing-Eight peppers. two cups boiled rice, one cup peanut butter, five table spoons chopped peppers, one table soon chopped celery top. two table spoons catsup or table sauce, one egg Wash and cut the tops from the pep pers: remove seeds; rinse dry; fill with mixture made as follows: Mix rice, peanut butter. pieces of pepper and seasoning; fill into peppers
 rounding the tops. Set in dish; brush top with egg. put in a hot oven and
 bake about 25 to 30 minutes.
 EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
A MEMORIAL DAY TRIP.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: thought I would tell you about my visit to Springfield. We started on May 30 by automobile and went by way of Willimantic and Hartford and arrived at 11.30 a. m. Everywhere we passed the people were carrying flowers or were having memorial ser vices for our noble soldiers who gave their lives for our country.
 It was a nice ride with nature in all her beauty and freshness. trees and flowers of so many shades and colors and odors.
 We were welcomed by our friends and after dinner went to the park and saw the parade, but were too far away to hear the speaking.
 Then we went to Forrest Park and saw the animals-lion, bear, buffalo, deer, birds and fowl of every descrip- tion, flowers, etc.; pond where the children were wading and rolling on the grass; baseball game; a run ming match; a rest room; and many other things to amuse and please the people.
 We had ice cream and other re- treatments, and then we went back to the city.
 I was in a busy part of the city and enjoyed sitting by the window and seeing the people passing by.
 I attended church. It was Children's Day and I enjoyed going in the big stores and being on the streets and mingling in the crowd
 I left there Friday, June IS, and came to my cottage and stayed one night and came home the next day.
 Shall return in few days to my summer home and hope to meet with the Sisters at the lake and other places.
 Sorry to miss the social at Camp Ground.
 Love and good wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
HuLprs PLEASANT JOURNEY.

Dear Social Corner Friends: After two busy weeks of packing, we have finally reached our new home in Win chester, Mass. We came by auto, start ing from Eagleville at 5 a. m. and ar irving here at II a. m. It was an early start for a sleepy head, but it was worth the effort, for everything was so fresh and beautiful at that time of day and we had the road to ourselves for several miles
 All through the woods between Will limantic and Putnam, we saw quanti- ties of laurel. which with the back. :. ground of green, made . lovely gar
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of rose blown petals over the mounds of those who have come to their final rest-sleeping awhile in beautiful old Norwich, the Rose of New England" ]"
 THE. LITTLE SINISTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
A HOBBY WANTED.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Please consider the following need:
 Wanted: A hobby--by a middle aged woman. with quite, little spare time. 5< Now all please set your wits at work and suggest good one.
 SISTER C. SAW.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-28
Patriotism is the Last Refuge of Scoundrel
SOCIAL CORNER PRIZES FOR APRIL
One Dollar Each

To Crimson Rambler, for of Biddy's Picnic To One Who Has Saved, eteer Hinkey To The Little Spinster for letter Beautiful Norwich Uncle Charles Aged
 Practical Polly,
Williston graphic., 1919-05-01
SPEAKERS
FOR CLUB MEETING
FEDERATED WOMEN'S CI.URS
TO MEET HERE MAY 7&s
PROGRA AT THEATRE

May z and 8 are the days set aside
for the Federation of Women's Clubs
who meet here. A very elaborate
program is being planned for those
days and large attendance from
around the state is expected.
On Mays the main program win
be held and the Lyric theatre has been
engaged for the occasion. Mile
Joequiline Bertillion, daughter of the
famous French criminologist will be
the main speaker of the day.
Her subject will be French Wo-
men and the War;" Mile. Bertillon is
the national speaker chosen for the
eighth district of the Federation Of
Women's Clubs. She is speaker of
note having appeared on the platform
with Jane Adams and Julia Lathrop.
The program will be given in the
afternoon and all are at liberty to at
tend. A general admission of SOC
will be charged. Besides the speaker
there viii be musical program
which will be in charge Of Mrs. w.
Croswell of Valley City, assisted by
local women. A news reel will also
be shown on the screen.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-01
CURTIS N, JOHNSON THRILLS
CROWD WITH PATRIOTIC TALK
VICTORY BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT PROVED EXCEL.
LENT STARTER FOR LOAN IN COUNTY MANY impress.
PREssIvE ADDRESSES BY SPEAKERS

of the melting and why they were
gathered there. "We are here for
patriotic purpose, "said MIR. Blume,
we have been in tremendous war,
during which we have put over four
loans successfully. We have tried to
back up the men at the front and
prove to them that we were behind
them. During the war it was no
trouble at all to arouse the patriot
sim of the country and thequestion
now is can we do the same in times
of peace? This is the test put before
Williams county," .......
In introducing the first speaker,
the chairman said III want to intro
duce one who is a graduate of Will
liston High School and is well known
to the people Of the community, Mr..
George Sshaffer.
In opening his address the speaker
gave an outline of his school activities
here. Stating that he commenced
school here in 1890 in log school
house and finished his school career
CONTINUED on page 81
Williston graphic., 1919-05-01
VICTORY loan IS
GOING WELL HERE
MANY BUY BONDS THE FIRST
DAY-REPORTS COMING IN
FROM THE COUNTY

Williston expects to go over the top
on the Victory Loan drive and has to
date subscribed $4,000 for the bonds
which is over half Of what was asked
from the city. All of the bonds
bought so far have been bought vol
UNFAIRLY and it is hoped that the en-
tire amount may be raised in this
manner.
The quota set for the city is a.
round $4,000 and a short time still
remains for this amount to be raised.
p Reports are being received by
Chairman Rieger from the various
districts around the county and so far
they are very gratifying and if they
continue to come in as they have the
quota will be reached without doubt.
Williams county has been asked to buy
$225,OOO worth of these bonds and
from the few places heard from yes,
terday afternoon over $4,000 worth
have already been sold.
This is the last loan that the gov
ernment will float and it is the duty
as we'll as the pleasure of every
American citizen to purchase as many
as they can. It is not donation in
any sence Of the word, but strictly
high class investment of the best pos
sible kind. The interest is higher on
these bonds than on any of the pre-
vious issues and at the present day no
better or safer investment can be
made by anyone.
The districts heard from yesterday
and the amounts they have sold are as
follows: Williston $35, 900, Ray $17,-
600, Zah1 $4,000, McGregor $4,000,
Tiago $500, Almo $4,000, and Gre
nora $4,000.