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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
st 2 p. m. Preaching at 3 p. m. and

at 2p m. Preaching at D. m. and I T.S0 p. III.
 First Baptist church, George Hen " fStrouse, nlinister-Morning theme, FsithfuIness. Sunday school at F e.45. Evening theme, Jesus Weeping Over City.
 At the GreeaevifTe Congregational church. Sunday morning. there will De preaching by the pastor at 10-S0 a. m. Subject, The Interchurch Move. nent Toward Christian Unity. The Sunday school follows the morning service.
 At the Nit. Calvary Baptist church, Rev. J. $. Blake, pastor Services IL a. m., subject. cIouded Vision. Sunday school at noon l.. '. P. IT.. at 6.3O. 745, subject. The Second Command.
 At St. Andrews Episcopal church, Central avenue, Rev. William H.. Smith, rector. Holy communion s.31 a. m Morning service 10.S0 a. m. Sun 1 day school F. noon. Evening service 7.30 D. m.
 At the First Congregational church. Norwich Town, sermon subject, Gods | Cure For the Blues. Rev. J. Romeyp Danforth of New London, will address i the Norwich Christian Endeavor 1 Union in Norwich Town Congregation al church at 7.So Sunday night At the Central Baptist church, Rev. A. r. Purkiss, pastor. subject. Life a Mission. Service in Italian. 1O4s a. m., Rev. J. W. Carlevale, pastor. Sunday school and City Bible Class for Men at noon. B. Y. P. U. 6.30 and ! evening service 7.30 subject. Condj- tional Forgiveness The Parable of the iUnforgiving Servant.
 At the Federated church, Rev. R. Daniel Trick, pastor, morning service l at 10.S0. The theme will be Christian Acerument. Bible school at the closs of the morning service Christian Endeavor at 6.S0. The leader will bo FGeorge Cass. The evening service a !;
 80 o'clock. The second lecture or, the Plan of the Ages will be given
 The theme swill be Period of Crea-
 tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
Westerly.
HAS SEEN SEVERAL CHOICE VA
 RtETIES OF BIRDS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: For a long time I have read and enjoyed the helpful ands interesting letters in The Bulletin, and if you will allow one to become a member who has lit- tie to give but glad to take a great deal, shall be pleased to become one of you. and know that I would enjoy the meetings at the Bucking- ham Memorial, as am quite well ac- quainted with some of the writers.
 l was so glad to hear that dear Grandma H. was gaining.
 I would also Ike to hear from Bal sorn Fir who wrote from Dry Mills. Maine Some of my people used to live there.
 Suppose Lonesome Pine is busy with carpets, quilts, etc: and Auntie No. Is crocheting in her spare CD time.
 t The past two weeks most of my spare time has been taken up by feeding gray squirrels that have come almost to my door and large f1oeks of hungry birds; have had several choice varieties. and I have certainly enjoYrd seeing them as much as they have the good meals.
 I was just wondering what would sign my name when I heard
 CHTC-A-D DE- -DEJE.
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mon sense. Good advice if followed by tired and busy home makers there would not be so many nervous moth CTS spending their last days away from their families in sanitariums.
 Shortly after I was married a mid- dle-aged, motherly woman, the moth CT of F children, and living on ( large farm said to me that she want ed to give me some good advice from her own experience in life. She said whenever your husband is going to ride out and asks you to go with him go every time, not say you have some work at home that you must attend to, and cannot go. If you do not ac- cept his Invitations after while he will not ask, you, thinking that you had rather stay at home and work than to ride with him. The short ride will not be lost time, for I could work much faster and feel better in doing it, than if I had not had the change the ride had given me.
 l found her advice was good and wise. She did not advise me to ne- giect my home and ride off for just pleasure at an unsuitable time, but to plan my work so that if supplies were needed, and the team was going to the village and my husband asked me to go to not let the work hinder me from going, but to show him en- joyed the ride with him.
 l followed her advise and found that it is d good way not to con- fine yourself too closely to the home. but go out among people, and it helps to break up the monotony of doing the same home work day by day
 Many times a walk in the fields or woods will rest one; and, as Observer says, taking a ride on the trolley cars even if you do not have any definite errand only to have a change of en- vironment and new scenes, is restful and will help to make the home all the dearer, and seem to tighten the labor of the home. and is preven- tative of the blues which some wo- men get if they stay at home too closely.
 Some women live in slavery to their home cares and make the life in the home less happy than it might be if they would always look on the bright side of ! life and took time for rest i and recreation 8 right times.
 To the Young Housekeeper who asked for a pattern for san. old fash i toned bed quilt: If she wants one 1 that is in small pieces and much work, I would suggest The Blazing 1 Star. which was one large: star pieced l out of very small pieces. How many it took for the one large star do noi 1 know. The douhle Irish chain, is pretty way and $ but little work. That is 1 10 be of two colors-ught and dark i I should never spend time and cut . cloth in the small pieces that are used for the Blazing Star. but they used 1 to be very popular and were pretty. i I was very sorry to hear that i Gramma H had been sick. but was ] very. glad that she had become wei l enough to write to The Corner. Hope she can come to our next meeting.
 AUNT MARY. 2
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Dear Sisters Of The Social Corner: One of the writers told us some time ago of the benefit to be derived from sargling the throat during these trying winter days.
 No better advice could be given just now, when coughs and colds are pre- valent. Gargling with a little myrrh in half a glass of warm water after one has brushed the teeth is first class plan, often helping an irritated throat
 A generous pinch of borax in the warn water is good; or one can use a drop or two Of carbolic acid. if like ly to be in places where there are crowds, as this is a grand way. to ward off infection
 Several drops of tincture of iodine in gargle vii often do wonders in curing sore throat from any cause. re-echo what one Of the Sisters wrote, and hope that every housekeep- er-especially every mother of a fam ily-keeps the home medicine chest be 1t ever so simple. well stocked with old-time, reliable remedies. roots ard herbs, the good dependable things r.hich mean 50 much in case of sudden illness.
 Rubbing the chest with white vase line often slaves off serious cold ol e ,ro,--r-,,,
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FEEDING THE BIRDS.

Dear Social Friends: Ut seems now to be q case of snow, and then more snow; and it is so deep in the woods and eldfis the birds are having a hard time to find enough to eat so are coming around the houses and barns looking for some one to aid them
 Just try throwing out some crumbs or pieces of suet. and see how soon you will have company.
 There is large oak tree near our house and every morning when the shades are raised there are Severa l bluejays in that tree cooking their head one way and another and calling for their breakfast. They are just as saucy as ther are handsome Did you ever watch them and see what gluttons they are? They always take the largest pieces, eat all they can, then take the rest away and hide it under some ground. They do not bother with the small pieces. but along comes our graceful little snow bird to clean those up.
 The crows fly around and light in the tree. but do not have the courage to come down in the yard.
 There was field of corn near here which was not husked till short time ago; ,fand the crows had a reunion every day while that lasted.
 Have put out grain several times for a flock of qual that come within twenty five or thirty feet of the house when hungry.
 Let us not forget the birds at this season of the year, especially those of US who live in the country.
 Our city cousins do not realize what a pleasure it is to awaken in the morning and listen to the songs of the many dierent birds and watch them f1itterirr here and there. al- ways seeming to have lots of business to attend to. They devour millions of insects and bugs every year. so are very beneficial to the country.
 am planning now to meet with the Sisters at Buckingham Memorial ir March.
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TO MAKE FINE RAISED DOUGH.
 NlJTS

Dear Sacia1 Corner Friends: I want to thank Interested Reader for a hand some calendar. I think he must know my fondness for flowers.
 Thanks to Uncle Joe for his com pliment in his letter of a few weeks ago.
 Fuss and Feathers asks for a good recipe for
 Raised Doughnuts: Make sponge at night of ore pint of warm milk and a half cup of yeast. In the morning, if sponge is very light, add half cup of melted butter or sweet lard, one coffee cup of sugar, teaspoon of salt. and one level teaspoon of soda dissolv- ed in little water. Stir in two well beaten eggs. Use any flavor you like q use nutrneg). Add sifted four till itss tFae consistency of bircuit dough; knead well. cover and let it rise; then roll out half an inch thick. and cut with small biscuit cutter Cover them well and let rise again before frying
 Raised Cakes require longer time | than cakes made with baking powder It takes time to make these; but this rule makes about eight dozen. hope to make some more of these before this letter is printed, as we are very fond of them. Best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
HOW ABOUT .WAEEEEs.

Dear Social Corner Editor: Some tigle ago, I read the suggestion that any sort of hot bread or biscuits went wen, these cold nights. agree; but, believe. sne. hot waffles go even bet ters Just let some of you readers try my recipe and then tell me if they don't admit that what I say is true:
 Rice Waffles: One cup flour, one cup boiled rice three-quarters cup milk. tWQ eggs, one-half teaspoon salt, one teaspoon butter substitute. two tea spabns baking powder, one teaspoon sugar. iSift the four. salt, sugar and baking powder into a bowl: add the rice. which has been put through a fodd chepper. and the milk. and mix well; then add the hutter substitute and the eggs well beaten. Mix ali well together and bake in very. very hot waffle irons, In making waffles be careful not to put too much batter ir
 'i SARAH NJ. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
TIME TO PLAN THE GARDEN.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: We can all feel like being more op- timistic now. When a friend remark ed three weeks ago that spring would soon be here, it was quite true, but in the meantime there were rapid tran sits to the coal bin and woodpile, and we are not out of the woods yet.
 The temperature in the Bay State has been 20 degrees below zero many times, and the snow two feet deep on the level.
 The snow is a blessing, protecting the roots and keeping the water pipes from freezing. The strenuous times ot two years ago are fresh in our mem- orieS::
 Coasting has been enjoyed to the limit, barring a few fractured bones.
 Rain watef or melted snow. would answer, is best for washing the hair especially gray hair. Time to make out lists for garder seeds. BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
DAkoTA,s NoN.pARTIsAN,sM

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner. J have wanted 10 write to YOU severa I times when something of interest has been discussed. but was quite i'll for awhile. and my writing was neglected.
 I wanted to tell PerpIexed that only one thing can excuse a mother from the care Of her chiidren-and that is death And there are very few things that give a woman the right to leave her husbands house. CompIAsnt to a magistrate will end persona. abuse or failure 10 support his family. Drunk enness and unfaithfulness are the ouIv sufficient causes for separation. and ;t woman will take this course only after long and serious consideration. When a woman marries a man she takes his life ana happiness in her hands, as surely as the man becomes responsible for the woman.
 Interested Reader: I thank vou for the calendar It is very pretty. and all the one I have
 Samantha: l enjoyed your letter very much [ am answering it by to- nays mail. was unable to write when yours came. but nope 10 be on time when the next le--er comes.
 Uncle Joe speaks Of North Dakota as the slate with the big idea. I SUD- pose he refers to the Non-P Partisan party, which captured the state by an election trick made possible by the primary election law Does Uncle Joe know what the ''big idea" is? It is tc capture the state political machinery and through it accomplisn what the boishevists are doing by fighting.
 The constitution Of the state pro- Vides that the superintendents ot schools shall be elected, but the N P-s passed q law allowing the governor appoint three men 10 take charge ot schools and the public charities of the state A few weeks ago a member of the legislature, himself a Non-Par- tiSsn. went into the office of this com mittee and found them putting UT libraries to be sent to the rural schools He casually looked the boolzs over, ana found them to be mostly ne lives anC writings of Trotsky and other Russian bolshevists. eaching free love. anar. chy. and the overthrow of all civilized government.
 These were to be sent to schools fo, children under 15. This man had no
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
A PIE HELP.

Dear Cornerites: I have found it so much handler and quicker in baking pies to have my pie crust mixture al ways ready to make into pies in place of having to mix dough every time.
 I use the proportion of three cups flour to one cup of lard. and one table spoon of sugar. two teaspoons of salt; only I fix four times that amount to make 12 pies. Do not add water, but put in jars until ready for use. This will keep indefinitely. When I want to make pie I take out one cup for one pie and add the water and vinegar (vexy e6ld1. To make dough. roll out fill out and bake. This is especially a valuable hint when you are obliged to make Die in hurry.
 An egg -beater substitute can be made by taking little Timber switch the size of small lead pencil and about IS inches long; peel it and place the egg whites in 8 large soup plate: place the two ends of the switch in your hand and beat. In no time the whites. will be. stiff. Remember and keep the same motion.
 ETHELYN.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
A PRETTY HATING PATTERN.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I said when wrote before I would send in a tatting pattern some time.
 As 1 am still tatting for diversion to make the time pass and forget myself l will send in a pretty pattern. I have made some for a skirt.
 Begin with a large ring of 5 d. m pc. 5 q. s. p. 5 q. s. D. 5 d. s., close turn for stem q. s. D. (six times) 3 q. s. turn; small ring ' d. S. D. d. s. close turn; for stem around the small rings (you make four of these) , q. S. p. ? d. S. D. q. S. D. join to side picot of large ring, 3 d. S. p. 2 d. S. D. , q. s. p, q. S., turn; make another small ring joining the center picot to the center picot of 1st small ring, with stem between, until you have small rings all joined in the center, with the stems on the outside; turn. make the large stem the first picot joined to the first one on former stem One large ring and repeat.
 1 hope this will be plain
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Sleep.

 like the cool dew that falls upon the world So softly that no tender leaf is stir red, So gently that no slightest sound is heard, Nor even the tendrils of the vine un- curled: like the intangible sweet breath of flowers Which steals upon our senses un- aware, Making our life more bright. and earth more fair. 50 sleep descends with evenings weary hours. Sweet sleep dear sleep. who takes eur cares away, And gives to soul and body peace and rest, When we find strength to meet the dawning day, And courage to attempt life,s high Ana somettmes-ah -sleep holds in store Oreans where we meet those whom day brings no more.
 NINETTE N. LONATER.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
 

 Son. l haven't much to tell you I have learned that good advice Is a prescription which, but few Of us will take; And nfy long and windy warnings might forsake you in a crisis And besides you've got your own career to make; ] have just this bit Of counsel which may help you gos the distance With no useless or unnecessary stop. As you mingle in the melee of the struggle for existence, Don't ever try to argue with a cop. There are plenty of adventures which man may get away with, Though the world proclaim them hopeless from the start; You may find whirring buzz-saw is pretty thing to play with. And times, Bengal Tiger, has heart, Youth is always doing wonders and forever more achieving, While the sages sheer and prophecy flop; But there are some final limits-its fact that's worth believing So don't ever try to argue with a cop. xou might swim the whirlpool rap ids;
 You might butt your way through granite: You might set the Mississippi all a1ame-
 But debating with policeman-take lip from Dad and can it. For the issue is infallibly the same: ! ou are licked before you've started with your futile protestations, So just do the way he tells you, on the hop, And unless you have fancy for a jails accommodations. Don't you ever try to argue with a cop.
 rRIAISON RANrPr IND
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Meaning of aseIah.v

The word Selah. which occurs so frequently in the Psalms. is usually he Iieved- to be a direction to the mu- S.cians who chanted the Psalms in the temple. Mattheson, the great musical critic wrote book on the subject in which, after rejecting a number of theories, he came to the conclusion that it is equivalent to the modern Ida capo," and is direction that the air or song is to be repeated from the com. mencement to the part where the word is placed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
GREETINGS FROM C. s .

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It has been some time since I wrote. and fearing my pen, would get rusty as [ an afraid some of our older sisters pens have. wiIlApen.a a few lines.
 First. l thank Interested Reader for Lne pretty calendar which received. nave 1t hanging In my parlor right where every one who cor1es can see and admire its beauty. Think 1t very kind of you to send out such pretty rer'oe-nbrances to the sisters
 Huldy and Mary France: How good It seems to us when we get out paper and read The Corr / page, to see voljr letters. Though you ara far awar. from us, you ode still with us. We all love to read your interesting letters: hope to see them often and hone in the good old sumner time. you will be so you can come down to some of olIr club gatherings, as we miss you there Annabell: Glad to hear you are gain , ing; hope you will be out again soon. Roxanna w.: There is plenty of snow. Wish you were here, I would say. now for a. good old-fashioned sleishride, such as you used to enjoy when you lived out in the country on the good old farm.
 am sorry could not be with YOU at Club No. Ones last two gatherings.
 
 when we meet; but 1t was impossible for me to be there.
 I would be delighted if [ could 20 to some of Club No. Two's gatherings. hut living out in the country. and so far from the trains, it makes it inn possible for me to get there and back; the same day.
 Lucy Acorn: We have not heard 2 word from you since you changed your name. Hope you don't live so far away that you can't come up to some of our gatherings. I hope to see your pen name in The Corner page soon. As I can't write you anything about | going on a journey, for Thave not been away, as duty has kept me at home 1 I-w'll ring off.
 Wish best wishes to The Coraer
 A REMEMBERED sLEieHRipE.
 Dear Social Corner Editor: I am a newcomer to The Corner, but hope te become a member We certainly are 1 having cold winter and good siesgh | ing. More like the winters some 1 thirteen years ago.
 Two other girls and went to. towr one afternoon several years ago. w drove cid Jim and the puug. r any. one knows what a punS is a light l bob sleigh with a box made Of un- painted boards. We bous;ht a lot oa i household supplies and groceries And when we came to pack them ana ourselves in the pung, there was no much room to spare: and everyon. was laughing as well as ourselves
 Now poor old Jim has gone wher, l all good horses ge.S And we are lfv. | irc.. 'e'n 9Tf rp'les apart.
 was much. interested in Traveller letter.
 ] SAMANTHA SD.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE FEET.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Every one should take good care Of their feet. In the first place you. should wear smooth, seamless stockings and sensible shoes, if you can find any. With the fashion tl.A way it is now it is enough to cripple any woman and to pinch their toes in the tooth- picks.
 When will women return to com mon sense and refuse to buy such shoes?
 The feet s1ou!d be bather often in warm water with a little soda or salt in the water. All dirt should be care fully removed from under the nails. Trim the nails with care. If they should bleed great care should be giv- en them.
 A lot of foot trouble starts from cut ting corns. Faint your corns with ether e.id iodine: paint every night for a week, then soak and they will peel off, repeat when they bother. This is relief and not a cure.
 Chillblains are troublesome. Two teaspoons powdered alum, one-hali teaspoon salt and borax in a glass of water. and bath night and morning Sprinkle with talcun powder. Keer feet warm and dry.
 Don't wear new tight, high -heeled oi pointed toe shoes. Don't work, gr-um- ble or whimper whatever happens; but do be happy. 6
 If you go for a long walk be sure your feet are in good condition before you start. PEACE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
BOOKS THAT HAYE HELPED.

Dear Friends of The Social Correr: I feel that have so little to offer that I should not venture to take up space, but there is no other way for me to express my thanks for the splendid letters that have eappeared in The Corner during the past months, and for the charming little calendar that now hangs by my desk.
 Some of us have little opportunity to take trips abour, even short ones or 10 witness. paseants or even to attend the pienics and gatherings of the Cor
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
HOW TO CHECK ARTERIrts.

Dear Social Corner Editor: In an- swer to the request of Peace, a ma ternity nurse, for a remedy for stiff knees, will say, if the nurse will take a full deep long breath, hold it and throw 1t down into the stomach. then slap with the open hand the afflicted parts, she will oxidize and increase the circulation. and thus both rem edy and prevent it's recurrence.
 Stiff joints are the first suggestion of arteritis, and the hardening of the arteries can. be easily prevented if this method is adopted. Slap the af- ficted part with the open hand while holding the breath. Lungs, thighs, el- bows or knees, skipping the right side with the right hand, the left sides with the left hand, alternately chang ing until one becomes efficient in anlbidextrous percussion.
 I will be pleased to answer any de- tailed question if the subscriber ad- dresses me.
 GEO. B. FISHER.
 Denver. Colo, P. o. Box 20 High land Ration
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to write, as about every subject has been written upon.
 First, thank all the sisters who sent me birthday cards; also for Christmas cards sent. you in our home. and when warm weather comes hope to call and see you.
 Olive: Hope you arrived home safe- ly from L.. You surely all had good courage to start in such storm. Grace: Sorry to hear you were not well. When you get better Malvina and I will take a sleighride down to see you, if the snow lasts long enough was interested hearing how the sis ters got their pen names. and wish more would write and tell
 was reading one of Joseph Lin coln's books when I first wrote and took mine from that.
 DOPINDA.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-07
The Linen sh,.+

It was ;a the reign of King John hat linen sheets for beds began to be Ised. The sheriff of Southampton, on his receiving the honor of knighthood, was ordered to deliver to the kinFa valet a couch, a bed and pair of inen sheets.