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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
GOOD woRK IFS WELL STARTED.

Dear Corner Friends: Only a few weeks ago, all you could hear as you passed a group of ladies on the street was the all important subject of vot- ing. The excitement of casting the first vote has subsided. but the ge cd work the women hope to do Cnow they have the chance), has already been we'll started.
 I do not think the majority of women are desirous of a public career or have any wish to take an SIual stand with the men in politics. They do want 10 do what they can to make our country a "'a~~er and better land to live in, and a safer place for our young people, on l use shoulders rests the welfare of the future years. It was my good fortune a short time ago to attend lecture where the speaker told of what had already been done, and what they hoped to do, in stamping out that dread disease, tuber- culosis. She also told of the wonder ful work in child welfare, and Of the suppression of vice in some forms. I wish every man might have heard 1t
 They would not have thought that al. women wanted was equal rights" Il was an appeal that would reach any.hu- man heart. The women deserve credit
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
THE COST OF LIVING.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Two close friends of mine raised an interest ng question recently while We were pending he afternoon with the one yho owned her own home. We had sotten around to that popular subject of wing costs and it so happened that one # these friends was able to talk from he viewpoint of a boarder qui-e as well $ the other could as housekeeper
 T am quite sure it costs more when one doesn't keep house." said the friend |gllo boards\ If we could only go back 0 housekeeping I am convinced that we would not have such heavy expenses
 And the woman with the house was .ust as sure the really expensive way Q live is to run 8 home of your own. But boarding is so expensive" says ho first woman. You have no idea. ? AIld the other one adds, .FYes, but if Jou haven't been keeping house you iannot dream how things cost,
 Doubtless both modes of living are ;xpensiye. If one entertains, likes com any and guests galore, has a habit Jf asking friends for luncheon and tea 5 given to little dinner parties, then un- .oubtedly there is economy on the side # keeping house, for anything au. iro2ching the sort Of hospitality that 'nc caA offer even in a simple home is ,mazingly expensive at hotels or tea oons.
 With children, too, the greater cost II goes in the ba ance. of boarding. fo, he family of two adults and two cbil lren keeping. house could hardly double he expensRs of the same family witt 10 children.
 Somehow We too often disregard ou, advantages and think the other one i: ,etting all the plums, though living ex ienses have been bothersotne enough t. most everyone whether boarding, house coping, or just existing. Don't yo, -hink SO?
 STTSAN
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
SOME PRETTY THINGS.

Dear Corner Folks: Thinking it may not be top. late Sto help someone with an idea of what to make to complete the list of presents. am going to write about few of the pretty things I have seen this winter which friends have been making
 There is pretty sachet, and sachet are always appreciated, made of three large sachet bags of different colored silk These are filled with cotton wad- ding and sachet powder. Baby ribbon,is used to tie the Three bags together and form a large rosette. A kewpie doll is dressed with a fioDpy hat of ribbon trim med with ribbon flowers and it's feet are tied down by the resette.
 A flat pincushien that can e'ro1led up is excellent for tra1 cling. This pineushion consists of Q strip of ribbon about four inches wide A strip of white flannel is ssitched to the ribbon, which is tucked LII
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
BLUE BABY OFFERS SUGGESTIONS
 AND ASKS QUESTION

Dear Social Corner Sisters; How do you like this nice December weather with it's short days and long evenings? The days have shortened over six hours. It IS hard for the housewife for it keeps her on a hustle. But then we can ejoy the long evening by going out to call or read ing or doing some work to suit one seif
 Faith: I read your inquiry or BIuc Baby and 1 meant to write long ago, pu' have bsen quite busy since fall trying to get all my sewing done, and l made sauer kraut besides all the other cannine and apples butter and mince meat.
 This is ideal shopping weather and l hope that all the sister will keep well so as to enjoy their Christmas.
 And. as this is about the time Of the year when early everybody has cold or coughT and want to ask Sister Betsy which l believe is right, to send in he good cough receipts. l saw the list in one of my neighbours papers two or three years ago. There WAS one that eallee raw eggs. always meant to copy them but moved away before I had a chance.
 One thing more I wish to speak of is old clothes If you have sweater which is worn to much for use look it over care fully before you throw it one side. Ou' of the best part one can make skirt or small sweater for child and with thf sleeves you can make little toques, leg gnigs. mittens and wristlets stocking or sleeveless sweater big enough for schoo' girl. Then there are the mems ols clothes. I cut the two legs off rip oper the seams put the two legs together cu' out the shape of some apron, turn in thf raw edges, put on belt and I have 2 good wash apron. I also cut pas o'' coat and make it over to fit one of th wee boys. If you haven't any boys of your own make it for someone else's boy Well it is almost one year since Arlene N wrote to our Corner for advice in regarf to living with a Inother-in-law. Now have often thought of her, and l would like to know if she ever married.
 would like to hear from her. enf have her tell us how she is making out would like to know the name of tn sister who sent in the cure for neuritis ! as I want to write to her. Hoping all the sisters will enjoy {
 Merry Christmas. BLUE BABY
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
MAKE THE MOST OF THE SUNSHINE.

Dear Sisters: I think a good many of us>do not appreciate, the sun half enough. Do you stop to think after you have been out for walk or ride how much better you feel? Once upon time people wor shipped the sun. It would help all of us city and country people if we had some or that respect for sunlight. The com mon everyday folks are satisfied with the simple fact that sunlight is healing. and know so by experience, as I had to practically live out of doors nearly all of one winter. People who live in the coun try do not appreciate sunlight because they have so much of it, while in the city they take it as 8 matter of fact The warmth of the sun on tired body rack ed with nervous energy, the drawing up of seedlings and the blossom to the light throwing it's rays on orchard, garden and forest, flashes of color and shade. are blessings not to be despised We should spend more time in the garden and in the sun for the same reason we eat food to sustain life.
 The warmth of the sun cheers us. also energizes us to do things that by night seem impossible, It warns the heart and breeds the gentlenesS where love springs. We cannot catch the energy of a garden life and not share it's vitality, neither can
 We watch. the miracle that is in the yearly growing of the seeds without be- ginning to wonder of it's power. If we
 cannot have garden or yard to work in | let Us get out into Gods sunshine, for ii | is the sun that makes the children and 1 the little lambs frolic. the birds to sins and the flowers blossom.
 l Wishing you all health and happiness
 this Christmas season.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
POTATOES AND BEANS.

Dear Sisters: Sore nice dishes can be quickly gotten up from left over potatoes and baked beans:
 Potato Croquottes-Cold mashed pota- toes may be made into croquates by ad- ding to each pint four tablespoons of heated milk, the yolks of two eggs, ta- hlespoon of clipped parsley, a teaspoon of grated onion, a quarter of 8 teaspoon of pepper. Stir over the fire until the mixture is thoroughly heated; form into cylinder-shaped croquettes, dip in egg and rolled bread crumbs and fry in smok- ing hot deep fat.
 |. Curried Beans-Turu the contents of 8 tin of baked beas ito a basin and pre- pare three-quarters of a pint, of good
 and moderately thick curry sauce ; put
 the beans into it and let them simmer
 very gently for from half to three-quar- ters of an hour. Have ready some carefully boiled rice, which has been thoroughly dried, and arrange it in the form of a border on a hot dish, then put the curry into the middle and serve at once The above beans make very much nicer curry than ordinary harieot beans and they have the great advantage | of keeping their shape even during ths 1 process of recooking. | Best wishes to all.
 | EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
cRocHETEp MEDALLION

Members of the Social Corner: Hav- ing recently been taught how to make a pretty circular medallion, am sending it to the Corner in hopes that it will strike the fancy of the sisters and appeal o such crochet lovers as Tell and Celia Louise. It is easily and quickly made and if not too late it may help solve some of the Christmas gift problems.
 Chain six and connect, making a ring. single crochet completely around it and continue single crocheting till you have finished or rows. Then chain 6 and catch it with a slip stitch into the 3rd single crochet stitch. Continue around the circle, chaining each time and catch ing each set to the 3rd stitch from the ast. The next row, make your chain contain 8 stitches. catching the last stitch into the middle of the loop made 'rouhd the solid circle. The following -ow should contain 10 stitches in each cop This can be continued until t5e medallion is the desired size, then finish ny, filling the last row of loops with single crochet stitches. MABS
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
: EASILY MADE HOLIDAY CANDY.

Dear Corner Sisters: Holiday candies are less expensive this year for those who make them at home since sugar is obtainable in any quantity and much lower price. The recipes for making it that were given last week prompted me to offer these for those who like to fuss just a little but not too much.
 Spiced Walnuts = Two cups walnut meats, one cup sugar, one quarter cup water, one-fourth teaspoon cinnamon or
 ginger. Mix sugar and water and boil until it hardens when dropped in cold
 water Take from fire and stir in cin- namon and add walnuts Stir until the nuts are thoroughly coated with syrup.
 Spread on platter to cool.
 Divinity Fudge-Two cups sugar, one
 half cup water, one-half cup Karo, one | teaspoon vanilla, white of one egg. Boil sugar, water and Karo until syrup forms | ball when tried in cold water. Beat white of egg until stiff and add slowly | to first mixture Beat until stiff, add vanilla and walnuts, turn into buttered pan and cut when cold.
 1 Sugared Walnuts-One cup of sugar ! four tablespoons water, two cups walnut
 meats. Boil sugar and water until syrup
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

Dear Editor and Sisters and Brothers Of the Corner: I wish you all merry Christmas.
 Editor of the Corner: I am going to lrrn over the new leaf this month and not wait until the first of the New Tear. am going to write le'her every month to out Corner. Who viii be Inc next one to respond. It may not be a helpful letter but it is coming justs9he same.
 Ma of Green Gables: will shake ,ands with you. I think I can beat you 5n number of squash pies 8 week, only make mine every other day. They may ao, be as nice as yours but they dis appear fast. and Mir. Acorn loves them. We raise a great many Hubbard Equasnes. How is this ! One weighs fhirty-dve pounds. is twenty-six inches in length: thirty-fve and one half inches around. I wish it was @ watermelon. would have a good slice
 Ready: What do you think The rrodbox is thrown away outdoors, the soal hod has gone with 1t, also the poker and shovel I have an instant gas oil turner with two burners, set right in my sock stove- Tt-N five gallon kreosent aan sets in a corner on .. shelf Light one or two burners and there is no DOtnes ID cEt no eNues- NeH HeaI ulie rooms nicely and I am as warH and snug as a bug in a rug.
 Joan: I wish you could see my plants Three rooms full and some blossoms
 Jim: Do you have to eat cred apple pies now.
 Was I'D Co dear old Norwich Monday and saw Santa when I started for home You surely woud tbink was Santa's wifi, Tith all my budgets and bundles. bought a little doll. You squeeze he
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING

Dear Sisters of the Corner. Everyone I suspect is busy doing about the same thing-getting ready for Christmas in thf many ways that are bound to keep every one on the jump most of the time.
 There are those of us who do not con- slider our Christmas quite comRlete with out a plum pudding. You who are So fond of them probably have your favorite recipe but for those who may be looking for. a good recipe I will send mine.
 Chop until fine one and one-half pounds each of entrants and seded raisins. one half pound each of candied orange-pee' and citron, and one pound of suet Miv all together and add one pound of fne bread-crunlbs tthese should be stale but not dry), the yelks of eight eggs beater until light three-fourths Of grated nut meg, one-fourth teaspoonfui of grounf cloves one-half teaspoonfui of cinnamon
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
GREETINGS FROM AN OLD CORNER
 MEMBER

Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: Again we have turned our backs on the most wonderful fall that any of our cir cle has ever known. and only short space from now until Christmas. How
 many, many times We often wonder if I've cannot make this one this year more
 cheerful than those of the last for most
 of us have either relatives or dear
 friends many miles away. Some are
 in camps, or in foreign ports. Let's not
 forget to send them word of cheer. if
 only a card and trust that they, too,
 will enjoy as nice a Christmas as we
 members of our Social Corner will. And
 by all means not to forget our dear editor. who has been more than patient
 with us all
 1 am always glad to find in our Cor her new names and their interesting views on different subjects, which l know has been a great comfort and help to many of our readers.
 Where is Etta Barber and Whipoorwill who used 10 favor us with many brigh; ideas? Perhaps Ike me. their time is so ! taken up that when We do find time something turns up so We say, next time" And Aunt Mary I will say that ! your letters are worthy, of rote.
 I will close wishing the editor and the Social Corner members q Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year KOCHICE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
DEATH ENTERS THE CIRCLE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters Again the reaper has entered our circle and taken home another member, Axalee (Irs. Clara TiDker), whose sudden passing away was a shock to her many friends. In her quiet unassuming way she was a most loyal friend and neighber far from well for some time, yet sine was always ready to help in the church she loved, and in the orders to which she belonged. We who knew her best, know how much she will be missed in her home, and by those with whom she had assos ciated for so many years. I know I am voicing the sentiments of the other members of Club No. l in extending our sincerest sympathy to her husband IT. his great loss.
 PRACTICAL POLLY.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Dear Social Corner Sisters: For Christi: mas puddings you might like to try the the following:
 suet Pudding; I cup suet chopped fine, 1 cup sweet milk, 2 CUPS seeded raisins, 1 cup nolasses. 2 clps Hour l cup entrants, IA eup each citron ana orange peel, 1 teaspoon each soda, einna- mon, cloves and nutmeg. Mix the ingredi- ents and steam for two hours. Serve with hot liquid sauce.
 Angel Pudding: 1 10. English WaanuFs shelled. 1 1-4 cups powdered sugar, tea spoons baking powder, oz. dates, max with sugar and whites of five eggs, break the walnuts fine, cut dates in fine pieces add sugar and white of eggs las. Bake in a moderate oven twenty to thirty minutes Serve with whipped cream.
 My fortieth annivefsary falls on Jan uary 18th. I have been Social Corner writer for five years. PAULA
 Ii would be very nice if some of the sisters would remember Paula on Janu- ary 18th with a card shower.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

 at the bottom to form a ps<et. This will serve to hold jewelry. A narrow ribbon to match serves to tie the pincushion to- gether.
 Blue georgetto over rose taffeta or two other shades combined can be used for a lovely and useful bag; It is made like an ordinary bag except that it opens at the bottom as well as at the top. It may be trimmed with marrow ribbon and tiny silk flowers. It is es <a ,ially designed to hold dainty negligees mich can be slipped out of the bag without tecoming wrinkled. A dairty handkerchief box is made from a shallow candy box. The lid is covered with sheet waddng which is glued in place and covered with satin or taffera. The bottom edge is finished with ribbon. The box is trimmed with lace, little rib bon roses and bow of ribbon that covers half of the box.
 Yours for Merry Christmas
 MARTHA
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
Tn. Winter Rains

sulleu and slow the winter ram Beats heavily upon the pane;
 -orced from the cold and cruel shs' Chilled by the winds that eddy ny u. EepelIed by earth's chill frozen press'' rt finds no welcome and no rest -o T. ,,-1,,i5 have come when skies were
 bright s-,,o,,+ -ro give the flowers and grass delight' To d1 the pools where song birds drink' where wild vines nod across the Drlhk. Where tho warm earth. with eager zese' yvot,ld clasp it's coolness to her breast And it should sink at last to rise su litue brooks that mirror skies. y,,-.. m rnore hither. winter rain; Wal. tiu warm suns the earth unchaln' 57Ii suows are gone, and south Wlnas
 sing. t 7o.- sFau you bring us back tho spring
 -Ninette M. Lowater
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

down and let stand un cold. am usrz meat now that I dld t'iis war more fh.n a year ago and crsr-.ra uho Farnrlfs it Is willing 10 do co again.
 ] made a lot tl.s 4aI u-hfr had ffn appies My rule ls nuf in aurfhf-- ron think wiii add io the n1for and fhtrk sli of those things add io the kcapin< quality.
 F2i-F Godmoth. DId you ever rrsf Enchanted HeartFr hV rauaeh allri-hr A Merry ChriEtmas fo r1r nn f-1l TWICE TWENTY
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
HE THAT AIDS ANOTHER STRENGTHENS
 MORE THAN ONE

stomach and she squeaks. She was in my bag coming home ard got squeezed some how and squeaked. I jumped for I could not for a minute think what in the world it was.
 I met Priscilla and had little chat with her. ' Marigold: The artesiap well Is all done and enough water to supply ten families day.
 I invite all the sisters down next sum mer to have drink of Adams ale from out of the artesian well. (
 LUCY ACORN .
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
LEDYARD

The Ladies All rocietv cave a cf'e',- en pie supper af the r.f-fance cf -frr. William T. Allyn Friday evening. Deem Der DO. Aifhcr~h fae waathrr urr rrrv stormy it dld nuf rciarI firr raarla from coming. A large c1ufin-erf from Wrr- wich. Mystic and Grofon rere rrrrfrf The sale of fancy arfirira ard ff. r1r- per netted fhe societF o-cr Efn1
 Dogs entered fhr flock of sheep orred by Avery | Main recently arf ifrrd
 bie eve. The dogs could not bc located.
 H Gray mef wifh a very reri- ous accident Welnrsiay iarf in crffIrr down large tree A fwh irdrId came down and hif him nf tfe trfe Cf Hn skull afr. Cray WaE rcul.rcf urr1raci- ous and wns hurr tr fha LawrErre hospital. New London. ie remairf un- conscious and is in critical clril rcr.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
LIKES THE LETTERS

Dear Edi-or and Social Corner Sis. CTS; It is long time since I have written but like to read the other sis ,ers' letters and have enjoyed the good ines. 1 was sorry ! could not attend -Aunty No. Is picnic.
 Thanks to Great Grandma for the pretty holder received and also to Aunty No. for remembering me.
 Unome: Let me see you in Norwich Jan. 5, 1921 Bring Alvin and the little one, Brace up, Charlleen and join inc cir cle and don't forget to bring babe,
 Wishing you all a merry Christnas and d happy New>Year.
 GOLDEN GJ.nW
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

for what they have done. in helping to| put down the liquor traffic, and ! heard Governor Lake say that the entrance of women in politics would have a refining influence and tend 10 cleaner and better things. There sure is need enough of It
 If by casting our vote We have help ed 10 send men who will do what they can for the beiterment Of our country. ] for one am content Co remain at home. wrestling with the pots and pans and in the meantime doing what I can to help on the good work for we don't have to go far from home to find enough in that line
 PRACTICAL POLLY.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

one teaspoonful of salt, one and one-half cupfuls of dark brown sugar, two table spoonsful 9f cider, white grapejuice, or coffee and last, the stifly beaten whites of eight eggs. Put the mixture in buttered bowls cover with fioured cloth or parch- ment paper, tie down well, plunge into water which ,zis boiling hard and cook two and one half hours. When used. steam two and one-half hours longer.
 Seasons greetings from DORIS
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18
PRACTICAL POLLY.
SENTIMENTS THAT ARE HELPFUL.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I was 70 much in sympathy with the sentimf nt in Kitty Lou's last letter that I felt as if I must say so. believe If We hear sentiments advanced that are help ful and we know that the person is try ing to have 9 good influence by word and act that we should let them know that we appreciate what they say. The kind of forgiveness where one will say grudgingly, 'I will forgive you, but
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-18

Dear Editor and Friends; It is not onlv st Christmas time that think or von. but all through the year MY thoughts and wishes for your happiness and welfare are busy. l am sending this to wish you the very merriest Of a Mer- rv Christmas. and the very happiest ot a Happy New Year.
 Sincerely,
 BALsAM FIR
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spins thread, then add the walnut meats and stir until sugar hardens on the nuts A little salt improves the taste.
 ALICE ".
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ANswFRs AND INQUIRIES.
GREETINGS FROM BALsAM FIR

Balsau Fir:-Many thanks for the cheerful Christmas greeting.
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Local Mention

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Get a residence burglary and theft
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