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Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
GREETINGS FROM cALLA LILY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is, several weeks since I wrote to The Corner, but I've been very busy. After the household duties have been at tended to, filling orders. for crochet work and doing Christmas fancy work, and now that is over continued orders help me to pass a great many happy hours with my thread hook. The out side weather doec not get on my nerves as l hear others say a stormy day does to them. It don't keep me in if I make up my mind to go, either afoot or in the auto.
 Our January meeting was somewhat stormy but quite a good party attend ed. Rumble Bee from her eight-mile drive in the rain was on hand, as well as Aunt Mary and others of the Jewett City members whom we are always glad to greet.
 Country Girl: No one answered you in regard to coming to Club No. meetings with the 3 year old. Come right into the big ring. Everybody will welcome you. We are all one big fam fly. Attend the next meeting in Buck ingharn Memorial, Feb. 5th, on Thurs day. s..- ,r
 Uncle JoeZWhy don't you and Mi randy. come to Club No. meeting and get acquainted with. the sisters down this way, and then you won't have to let -iMrandy haverau the say about the Social Corner sisters.
 Arabella; Don't forget the magazine
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
YANKEE poueHNu1s.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: I look over the page allotted to us the first thing Saturday morning, even while I am preparing the breakfast, to see who has written and always find some letters from those 1 know; but there are many new names. and I wonder should l know any of them were l to meet them face to facei
 l cannot begin to tell you how I not only miss the good times I used. to en- joy with you each month, but also feel the loss of the good it did me both in body and mind, and trust some time again can arrange to be with you,
 Yes. Wiltwyck I, too, remember the Mary Powell. and have enjoyed more than one pleasant sail on her deck. as l have many others up and down the beautiful Hudson. l spent the summer of 1876 from April until September teaching in the town of New Bait more, with the month of July as a va cation and the next year was there again through the months of July and August and many a delightful trip I tcok up and down the river.
 Fuss and Feathers asks for a good r1le for Raised Doughnuts, and as I have one which cannot be beaten. received it from Mrs. N. s." of Han over, Conn, after having tested hers Et one of the conference dinners in fhzt place. where I heard several de-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
A CORNER CHAT.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is a long time since visited with you, so here goes for a short chat.
 Maine Lover: 1 haven't seen or heard from you in a long time. e-.s
 Papa's Boy: I was pleased to read your last letter of a few weeks past. How are the girlies?s
 Aunt Sarah: What has become of you? And how is Fringed Gentian ?.
 Joyful Star: Why don't you attend some of the Wilhmantfc gatherings?
 Bo-Peep: Where were you and your lovely Aunt Mary Jan.p 14th?
 Aunty. No. l1+ Perhaps you were not aware of it. but I had a beautiful time at your gathering last, summer. a
 Biddy: A long time since I heard
 Grandma H.: Sorry to hear you are on the sick list. I hope to hear better reports soon.
 Aunt Mary: You are a. dear. and l certainly do enjoy reading your let ters. .
 !. Dottie s.: Your cake recipe sounds good, but far too expensive for me. Uncle Joe and Mirandy: I look for ward every week to reading your let ter. You certainly are model couple.
 Remember Me: Glad to hear you are better and able to go out again. iAlthea: I hear from all quarters about the fine raised .doughnuts you make, Please send the recipe to The Corner. s-.s
 Tiny: Where art thou?
 Best wishes to all. DOROTHY PERKINS NO, 2,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
Pray As You Ought and You VIII Act As You Pray

clare they never ate such delicious ones, to which l agreed.
 Yankee Doughnuts-Two cups of
 sugar, four eggs, one level teaspoon soda one small teaspoon nutmeg these
 to be added in the morning to the raised dough. At night scald one pint sweet milk add one-half cup lard a
 pinch of salt; when cool one-haf cup liquid yeast and flour enough to make it thick as you can stir. In the morn ing add the other articles and flour
 enoug# to knead; let rise until very light, mould, cut into shape and rise again until double their size; fry in deep hot fat; roll in sugar if you like. This makes a large quantity.
 wonder would anyone like Mothers Hot Cross Buns-Three cups scalded new milk, one cup sugar, one-half cup yeast. flour to make a very stiff batter. In the morning add one-half cup soft butter Cor substi- tute), one and one-half cups sugar, one cup entrants or small raisins flour enough to knead; let it rise very light, then mould and cut out with a biscuit cutter about two inches thick; let it rise to double size. then bake in a quick oven and mark the cross on top
 with thin white frosting, or wipe the tops over while hot with cream. and
 molasses, half and half. we'll blended. This is a large quantity, should say three dozen or more.
 Orange Pie (Yery nfce)-Three large sour oranges, cut into tiny pieces after being peeled and the white inner skin
 and sections removed, one-half cup of sugar, one tablespoon flour. yollks of
 two eggs; mix well. then add one half
 large cup sweet milk, pour into a plate with crust and bake; use the whites ] of the eggs for merinsue.
 A Nice Filling for Layer cake-Ap- Dle and Lemon Filing (enough for two loaves of two layers eaeh)-One sour
 apple pared and grated. the grated rind and juice of one lemon. one cuI
 sugar, one egg, three tablespoons of
 water, one tablespoon flour; cook in l double cooker until thick enough to
 spread If not w@nted at once, will | keep two weeks in covered dish in @
 cool place.
 With best wishes for your happiness and prosperity through 1920.
 DELIAH DEAL.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
AUNT MARY.
CLUB No. 2'S FEBRUARY MEET
 THE ETH

The Club No. 2's February meet at the. Buckingham Memorial will be Thursday the 5th! Please put on your thinking cap and bear in mind the day and date; some have told me they forgot all about it. They do not know what a good time they missed not being at our January gathering. We certainly had very enjoyable time and a good crowd considering weather conditions. However, we are hoping for a good day in February.
 Aunt Mary, Comfort, Bumble Bee and Goldenglow came quite. distance and l hope Grandma, H. and family will be able to get there this time.
 1nez-Sorry you had such a disap- pointment last time, but keep up your courage for Feb. 5th. think the grand march led by Saltwater is quite an addition to. our programme. and we all enjoy the music furnished by Blossom, Deyett, Joan and. Dearie.
 In last Saturdays Social Corner Young Houseleeper asked some sug- gestions about an old fashioned qufit. Don't you think the log cabin pattern, or tumbler pattern would be nice? They are quite old and quite simple.
 Deliah Deal-Sorry you have been sick, and unable to get down to our meetings.
 Interested Reader-Many thanks for the pretty calendar. It must keep you busy thinking of all the Corner ties.
 ar0T,rTE
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
LITTLE THINGS NoT To BE
 DESptSED

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: We are fairly well started on the new year, and from many indications the prospects are. excellent for prosperity all over the world This sounds good to those who are ambitious and help the wheels of progress turning either in dull times or days of activity.
 There seems no excuse now for any able bodied person failing to secure employment if they want it; but to those who are, and always have been. indifferent these inducements do not appeal with the spur. of thrift
 I wish to thank Interested Reader for a, nice. calendar which brings. fine little, poem, a splendid reminder. for every day in=the year. Robert Herrick suggests there is Much in .Iaittle''t in Slheses brief lines he has composed from thoughtful study of.Inankind. We are reminded that small things, in acts or words, fill out most important parts. How true!s We realize what it means to receive a little word of encouragement when adverse cpndi- tions exist, or just sympathetic,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
PET suPERsTITIoNs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: We all smile at people whom we call super stitious; but. honestly, now, don't you?
 Love to see bubbles on your cup of tea, as a sign that money is coming to you?
 in casa you drop the dish cloth?
 Know that you are going to meet a stranger, in case your right palm itches?
 Like to see the new moon over your right shoulder? Feel happy. in case you do see it, if you have money about, you. certain that you will not lack for cash for all the month?
 Believe that if you dream of the dead you will speedily hear from some living dear one? Shudder, in case you have to walk under a ladder?
 Expect a strange man caller. when
 Declare that you are going to fall into good luck, when you stub your toe?
 Watch for the postman, after notic- ing a letter" in the candle? Anxiously scan the tea-leaves in your cup, seeing in the long. slim sticks visitors, q man, woman and fCLt1O. AlSO sucSSCLlll6 III IAe SA oe14 . ones gifts from distant friends. while the dots inform you of coming invi- tations?
 ! Maybe, too. when your left eye, itch 1 eh you, do not tremble, wondering what unknown grief is soon going to make you weep? 1 And when you note a long scratch l on your hand or arm, aren't you sure that you will soon start on jour ney?' :.
 Lastly, when you put on a garment wrong -side-out aren't you in for good '"oA SALLY LUNN.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
USEFUL LITTLE HINTS.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: A southern woman whom l met one summer, and who had the loveliest complexion I ever saw except on a baby, told me that she was. in the habit of bathing her face every three or four weeks in hot water in which she had dissolved a big. pinch of com mon .bicarbonate of soda. She said it was a splendid way to clear out a skin inclined to be greasy. proving wonderfully beneficial to the pores. It is a cheap and easy remedy. which I pass along, through the medium of The Corner page. A
 When calling on a friend, this, week, I chanced- to notice. a trif1ing scheme which might help somebody sometime. If there is anything annoying, 1t is trying to make some kinds of window curtains go up and down, morning and night. for the rollers. are continually out of order. My friend had such a curtain in. her dining room, and had hit on tue scheme of fitting a half yard of brown cambric to an old cur
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
Me to Myself.

 0 body. weary with the weight of
 years Which often brought you sorrow, toll and tears, How gladly would I give you back the ,trength And ease which memory to me en-
 dears. So swiftly you obeyed my inmost
 thought. And sudden impulse into action How could choose but love you? Fol you made Ally life pleasure. from existence
 caught. Through your clear eyes I saw the liv-
 ing earth: In your quick ears harmonious
 sounds had birth: Through you, the joys of labor and Alone have made my life a thing of
 worth But now you falter. with day scarce
 begun, You see with joy the low descending
 sun; Labor no more is pleasure. and I fear That you must leave the course the race unWon. The parting of our ways is just in sight Yet must I thank you now for the de- light And joy, and happiness my life has known Would that the day were coming, not the night.
 -NINETTE NJ. LowATER.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
THE SERVICE OF LIGHT.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I wish you all a prosperous and happy New Year.
 I presume some of you saw the Service of Light in an Episcopal church a few Sundays ago.
 For the benefit of those who did not, I will describe it. It marked the open ing of the nationwide campaign for the church call throughout the whole Episcopal denomination of the coun- try. The ceremony symbolized the significance of this movement for spreading the light of Christ, by the light of the lives of the people, and giving inspiration to carry this light and message into the world.
 As each person entered the church, an unlighted candle was given them; and after a short address by the rector of the church, the ceremony began with the lighting of the Light of Christ represented by 0 great can dle upon the altar; and in order that the full historical significance might be appreciated, the promises of the prophets were read as an fntroduc tion.
 Then a star in the chancel appeared in the east as an earnest of these promises.
 In front of the altar there were twelve men who. represented the apos- ties, and back of them were four men, who represented the bishops. priests and the deacons, and at each side were about thirty choir boys and their leaders,
 The rector read the passage from Mathew calling the apostles by name and each one in turn stepped forward and lighted his candle from the great candle on the altar. Then one of the apostles lit the candle of the bishop, who lights the candles of the priest and. deacons and choir.
 Then the church was darkened and the candle of each person at the end of the pews were lighted and they passed on a light to the others in the pew, until everyone held a lighted candle,
 Then the choir led the way, sing ing the recessional, and the congre- gation followed, still carrying lighted candles and if possible, carrying, it home lighted, thus spreading the light. This was a beautiful and impress sive service.
 My brother and I kept ours lit 11ntil we reached home. so we thought we had done our duty.
 There are seven churches here all | of different denominations, so no one can make an excuse for not attending church and the streets are thronred on the Sabbath Day. for this is a | church. going town and one is con- sldered quite a heather if they do nof attend some service,
 Anna Nell hope you are better. HCII,DY
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
oelMioNs BE BOOKS

Editor of Social Corner: I. have net written for many moons partly lack of time and strength, and partly from laziness; and great deal because or not being able to decide on a subject.
 Books are always interesting to me, and as have given out of our little village library over 4000 during the past year I judge others are intsrest- ed in them.
 I wish all 2arents-f fathers as well as mothers-ceuld be made invisible and obliged to spend a time iii the li- brary from which their children take books.
 I spoke to a school girl of the Meade books" asking ssher if she thought American girls, American mothers and American men were treated fairly, in those books, making them the best reading. ror our girls, especially after England had been glad to get our money and our boys And she said: sszs es
 sohi Books are 1lat stDriss. -noEe q
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
cHocoLATE bLANc-MANeE

Dear Editor of The Social Corner: There is not one word written on this special page for the readers of your valuable paper which does not interest me; and if I do not always agree with the writers, it is only because an ex- change of opinions is good for us al 'roundl
 I like what has been said about cooking something big enough to make. 8 substantial meal; also, to have sufficient left over for future meals; but if all families are like the one am acquainted with, the members will soon begin to grumble, in case any article of food begins to come to the table many meals in succession
 Which reminds me of hearing a friend say Rat ha1g ago that sha enea
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
CRIMSON RAMBLER.
INQUIRY FOR A POEM

Dear Social Corner. Sisters: Could someone send in the poem A Young Mothers Farewell to Her Husband?" l remember these two lines:
 Lay the baby on my bosom,
 It's not long she can be there" Other lines are: Shield her from the HIncs Of sorrow. If she errs, oh gently blame" The poem is more than 50 years old. I would like very much to get it. Hello Papa's Boyi I was glad to see your smiling face Glad you are not boy. ] hope you don't always have to wipe dishes. I don't mind washing them, but the wiping-not for me, 1 let the girl do that
 2 Annie Laurie: Your letter for foot trouble was good. I wonder most women are not cripples wearing such shoes
 WILLOW DELI
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
kindly expression of the eye toward

 kindly expression of the eye toward us in the hour of sadness.
 We admit it is sometimes easier to receive a little than to give a little for we are apt to feel that a little will not amount to much; however, that is not for us to decide, how far or deep that atom may find it's way for good. To be sincerely practical, just here, desire to express the many helpful suggestions for work and other items of usefulness which have observed in the Social Corner column and re- ceived to my benefit, and often pleas ure.
 There is much in little" if we only look for it, either as contributor or receiver. Many illustrations are noted in history where little proved of great worth: and worthy advice worth needing. Never despise the day of small things
 Sincere regards to all
 IFSNNIE
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24

Dear Social Corner Friends: What an old fashioned winter we are hav-s ing. The severe cold for the past two weeks has been very trying for aged people and those afflicted with rheu-. matism. It Is very important to guard against getting chilleds for a sudden chill for an aged person is often very weakening and facilitating to them and often causes much suffering.
 At the January meeting of Club No. 2 at Buckingham Memorial we heard many expressions of regret that Com mander Price and wife were obliged to be absent on account of the severe lameness of Mrs. Price, whom we are always so glad to have meet with us, as they both add so much to the inter est and enjoyment of the social time. We hope the time will soon come when they can again mingle with us in our good times, and others that we missed.
 Our Chauffeur was missed and we were sorry to hear that she was Suf- fering from a severe cold, and many expressed a hope that she might soon recover and be able to meet with us.
 We think the idea was excellent re- quiring each one to take some part in the programme, if it, had been fully understood beforehand so that each
 
 some part.
 We hope at our next meeting the weather may be so enjoyable that we may see Tidy Addle. Married & Hap py, Amandy, Crimson Rambler and many others we have missed lately.
 Owing to everything being so ex- pensive I did not expect that Interest ed Reader would remember each of us with a calendar therefore was sur prised when I received mine for which thank him. Have received seven from different ones. One with a Bi- ble verse for every day in. the year. did think would write something to help the mother-in-law's case, but think it is being aired pretty well, and fear. it would make my letter toe long. There are two sides to every difficulty in life; and if we are will ing to be guided by. the Golden Rule and depend on God to help us to live l up to its requirements we may be en- 1 abled to be faithful in the. every day duties of life. If we are looking for good in everyone we come in contact with. and are willing to give them the benefit of the doubt we shall be much happier than if we are looking for evil. %
 Let's all try this coming year and get all the happiness out of life we can by looking on the bright side of life: and by asking God to help us to be loving and kind at all times, for we know not when we may be called to render up our account. of how we have manifested our interest in the welfare of those about us
 With kind regards for all of the So- cial Corner Family.
 ATTNT MAPv
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24

 boarded in a family where the mother made very nice chocolate blancmange, in most cases it's foundation being the real Irish moss, gathered fresh on the seashore. But after that dessert be- gan to come to the table day after day, it began to be viewed with lively disfavor. and now my friend tells me she could make a much more satisr factory meal on fried. mush and mo lasses than on that delicate. and tasty dessert. All of which goes to show that too much of anything pals on the human taste! Herein lies one of the most perplexing difficulties of the worried cook and housekeepert who must vary the articles of every meal, or her dishes no matter how good, will get. the black looks which met that chocolate blancmange!
 AUNT KATE. Westerly. Ian. 21
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
AN INOUIRY

Dear Social Cornerites: How do you al do this extremely cold weather? I wish to say Thank you' to The Bull ietln for yellow paper that I recently received.
 Thanks 10 Interested Reader for pretty calendar I received.
 Can some of the Social Corner Sis ters tell me just how to use a glass jelly gauge 4 very dear friend has Just asked me I never saw. one be- lore t is very much in looks, like a thermometer, but the figures are miss ing- It does seem as though the glass was too fragile to stand the test of putting it in boiling liquid. Thought perhaps Married & Happy could an swer- Would be pleased to hear from anyone.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
GREETINGS FROM GRANDMA l.

Dear Social Corner Editor: want to thank Interested Reader for the pretty calendar sent me, and also all the Social Corner Sisters who so kind ly remembered me with cards at Christmas and New Years. Scottie: On account of being i'll I have been unable to attend the meet ings at Buckingham Memorial.
 was very much pleased one day this week to receive a beautiful card from Robin, who is visiting abroad in Scotland.
 Aunt Mary: I enjoyed reading your letter this. morning. hope I viii be well enough to meet you at the gath ering on Feb. 4th.
 Was pleased to receive so many messages of love from the WfIliman- tic Sisters.
 New York Girl: I enjoyed very much the contents of the package you sent to me.
 GRANDMA H
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
SOCIAL coRNER POEMS.
Composite.

 A little bit of everythingl Some sun shine in the sky, 4 drop or so of rain as surly clouds go drifting by1 4 wind with plaintive murmur or a breeze so light and gay It takes a little bit of everything to make day. An honest self-reminder of some folly half forgot: A sympathetic feeling for the common human lot; A hope of something that will serve a sorrow to beguile- It takes a little bit of everything to make a smile. 4 little memory glimpse into thesdays of long ago Where shadows dim the joyousness that once was all aglow. A little bit of tenderness little trace Of fear It takes a little bit of everything to make tear.
 Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24

tain rod, rigging up two tacks and placing this screen-you might call it across the. lower half of the window each evening, not disturbing that re- fractory shade. The removable screen hid the room from the view of people in the street. and saved my hostess temper, as she. did not have to toucn
 SALLY LrNN.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-24
GOOD SUGGESTIONS FROM AUNT
 MARY.

Westerly. Jan. 21.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-16
4 JACKSONVILLE POLICE
OFFICERS OWN STATEMENT
Gave Out II His Legs. Was Consti.
pated, Had Kidney trouble, Slug.
gish Liver. Declares Dreco
Gave Him Great Benefit

Stomach trouble is the direct cause
OF more arrangements of the nerv.
GUS system and general bodily func-
lions than any other ailment. No
other remedy has been declared such
a success as Dreco, which is COM
bination of Natures own remedies for
the blood, stomach, liver and kidneys,
as is being proven by the many tes-
timonials being daily given by well,
known Florida citizens; for instance,
Mr.. Lee Harrell, of 433 East 7th
street, Jacksonville, who is a popular
police Offices. He says:
For over year l have suffered
with stomach trouble had much pain
and distress after eating; nothing l
ate seemed to agree with me and 7
had to be very careful. | was bloated
with gas, had pains in my - back.
could not sleep at night and my legs
would give out on me while working
my beat. I heard a lot Of talk about
Dreco, but I had tried lot Of med i.
icines which did me no good, so I
had about lost faith In them all.