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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-07
THAT PICNIC TRIP

Social Corner Friends: Now I shall watch for Saturdays Bulletin with un- usual expectancy for detailed account of Aunt Mary's gathering of Social Corner friends and perhaps it didn't have to be any more thrilling than the even that happened to those that went but didn't get there.
 Numerous stout hearts. and brave minds after considering the long dis tance and inconvenience of reaching the place., ordinarily together with busy preparations for. g, day of absence. fin ally dolled themselves up in their going away attire and with jubiiant hearts set out, under cloudless skies, to, meet the jolly crowd of sisters at Aunt Marys pleasant home.
 All went we'll till 1t was time to get abuard the trolley wIich wasn't there to board or be bearded, hired or even looked at; nothing but empty rails trail ing away in the distance where we long ed to go more than anything else. Then 3 suffragette political meeting would be 2 tame affair beside the discussion and arguments on strikes, trolleys stopping, current off, what to do next retreat or there is will there is way, and putting theory into practice found that We could get 9 place where We could go from there then those that didn't re- treat packed themselves into jitney and were hurled through space as if we had been in an airplane, the driv- CT seemed to sense that we were lit- tie belated and he would have us at the next change in time to make connec- tions-if. nothing happened to us before we got there. and nothing did (else l wouldn't be here to write this) but it happened after we got there. We were told ''no cars running and can tell you that was a chill right from the North Pole on our animated spirits. But there we were stranded, nothing doing g sorry looking. party in a stuff, close waiting room eating our lunch in silence with visions of broad lawn, and flowers and cool shady trees and Aunt Mary.s warm smile of wei come and the companionship of all those jolly Social Sisters. Was not that enough to make one e.-t in silence?
 Anyway out, lunch served two pur- poses, 1t helped to tighten our lug gage as well as our spirits a little and we set out to enjoy ourselves as bet we could before returning home. For awhile our minds were drawn from our disappo!ntments to giimpses of life in the Orient and wonderful scenery in that far-oR land of mystery. . Aunt Mary, we hope for better condi- tions next time so it won't be that we e'-' GOT LEFT.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-07
soc1AI coRNER PICNIcs.

Dear Social Corner: I am getting to cs 2 real ''gad-5boUt" IS I have attend sl three picnics all in q row-and there gre others July 2eth I started for Aunt Asry's after . busy morning and at the a.aticu was told no care runninz." small boy and I trotted back up the -ong hin and met Raubens Wife and sent regrets to the crowd Of more fo-- tuna;e Sisters, but q the top my lUc,l changed. A truck going to Norwich empty from my aeishbor's store said Get i1" and we got there before the regrets. Tn the afternoon Ma of Green Cables and I. with the two small hope suls, started to walk home but we soon nst her daughter and son-in-law with their car and they whisked me home in 2 few minutes. We had q lovely day greeting old friends and making new and planning for next time,
 Second. Aug. 4. I went to Bucking- ham for the first time and had one Of the best times Of my life. It was Grandma IFS birthday and Aunt Mary presented her with 2 beautiful cake vi,ich was cut and passed. Aunt Mary was a'5o celebrating one day ahead Even the babies were enjoying that meet and the time Cike the tongues) flew until NC took the cars for our -oraes. Time turns backward at these meetings and we forget age, i'll health and cure for the time. Long may the Corner live.
 ETA BARBER.
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were very busy for the next hour and many a nice bit was exchanged from the different baskets and the hostess served hot tea and coffee to all. There were many of the sisters whom we missed. We had expected to see and quite few new ones we met for the first time, but trust will meet many times more in the future.
 I am sending by request two recipes, one I sent a year ago but was asked to repeat it as several who tested it the 18th were sorry they had not saved it.
 Rhubarb Conserve (repeated) )-Three pounds of rhubarb peeled and cut into haf-inch pieces. l pound raisins, l pine apple (chopped), 3 pounds sugar, 1-2 teacup water Cook slowly until thick, add cup broken nuts, pour into tum- blers, cover with wax. Makes about F numbers.
 Oatmeal Brownies-1 1-2 cups oat flakes, 1-2 cup melted shortening, 1-2 cup sugar, 12 cup sweet milk, 1 1-3 cups sifted flour. If cup walnut meats and 1-4 cup of raisins, chopped, fine, 1-4 teaspoon salt, 1-4 teaspoon ginger, 1-2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tea spoon vanilla, teaspoon (scant) soda, egg. Drop on buttered pan by teaspoon full Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in quick oven quite brown. Makes four or five dozen. according to size.
 DELIAH DEAL.
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LABOR sAvEKs-K1rcHEN KNIVES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters:
 We were talking about kitchen knives the other day. 4 friend was fussing because hers never were sharp or the right shape, and she contended one could save great deal of time If thought was given to their selection and to the care they receive.
 And she was right It would be very interesting to find out just how much of the time spent in the kitchen the cook has 8 knife of one kind and another in her hand. After digesting this conversation over night, I made a special trip through some oe the stores to see what there was new. in the way of kitchen knives, and it was astonishing the number of different kinds.
 even saw knife made of glass de- signed to cut grapefruit and lemons You
 know epieures do say that the citrus fruit shouldn't be cut with 8 steel knife, and 1t does stain them, all housewives know. There were small knives with the | curved blades. sharpened on either edge, to cut grapefruit so 1t would be easy to ! serve. These are very useful, for oranges are so much nicer cut in the same way | also.
 The bread knives were of many kinds and shapes, but they all seemed to have l the saw teeth. And the cake knives were 1 also made with the teeth. but they were
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ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES
OF 50 YEARS AGO

OF 50 YEARS AGG
 Souvenir William H. Taylor has writ ten The Bulletin as follows in regard to the General Association of Congrega- !, tional Churches of fifty years ago.
 The General Association of Congrega- tional Churches of Connecticut fifty years ago 1870) consisted of 29e churches 155 pastors IT stated sup plies, 58 vacant and 36 licentiates. There were 49,1S9 con1municants nonresident 4791. Rev. Edward A. Rankin was mod orator of the association; Rev. W. IL i Moore, registrar. The registrar for New London County Association was Rev Edward W, Gilman. of Stonington; Tol- land county, Rev. William E. B. Moore, Bolton; Windham county, Rev. Henry F. Hyde, Pomfret. The pastors of some of the churches in New London county were: Rev. John Avery and Rev. L. B. Lord, Lebanon Rev. W. M. Burchard, MontvilIe; Rev. Davis s. Brainard. Lyme Rev. William B. Clarke, Nor wich Town; Rev. Neh. E. Cook and Rev. Charles Cutting Ledyard Rev. Paul Couch, Rev. J. W. Tuck and Rev. M. Ransom Jewett City; Rev. Thomas P. Field, New London; Rev. E. ". Gil- man, Stonington; Rev. John Haskell,
  i wich; Rev. c. F. Muzzy, Uncasville,; Rev. B. F. Northrcp, Griswold; Rev, Robert P. Stanton, Greeneville; Rev. A. H. Wilcox. Preston.
 Rev. A. P. Buel, New London, waB president of the Connecticut Baptist Convention.
 There were Ill churches in the con- vention. S2 pastors, 42 other ministers communicants, 1S.So0. Rt. Rev. John Williams, DID. Middletown, was bisl1- op of the Protestant Episcopal church. There were 140 parishes, 10,S75 faIni- lies: 15,5Ss communicants.
 Rev. George ". Brewster of Daniel sonville was presiding elder of the Nor wfch district of the Methodist Episco- pal church. Rev. William Tracy was pastor of the Presbyterian church of Norwich, Rev, Asher Moore of the Uni versalist church and Rev. Daniel Null ue of the Roman Catholic church Of Norwich
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we prefer to stay at home. ss Perhaps an unexpected guest arrives, and we ra- der visit with them, than 10 See our first plans carried out. These sort of disappointments are of minor charac- ter which are mostly on the surface of our feelings, perhaps, only last little more than moTnentary. But to the real disappointment that no substitute can relieve and what, has been Its cause? Oftentin,es it is the broken agreement of another, due to indifference. or careless neglect, which could have been avoided, in word, don't care" disposition. thought the verses entitled Others D sent in to the Corner b Curt, good sermon of General Booths many teach ings.
 Numerous ways we may help or him der others, and one of my points, at present. is to be careful how we promise another, and see to 1t, we do not cause them an unnecessary disappointment. We all like our pleasures of various types xnd fae the sting, if expectations must be cancelled, due to another's fault.
 To make the best of. 1t does not sub stitute. nor to remedy its remembrance.
 Best wishes to all, hoping you may enjoy your pleasant gatherings of friends and sisters of the orner.
 JENNIE.
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ANSWERS FLoWER LOVER.

Dear Editor and Friends of the Cor 1er; As no one has answered Flower Lovers inquiry regarding Lupinus would say. October is the busy month for florists and gardeners. II it is Hardy Luptne you can leave it til spring where | IS if you want to. It will be up early enough to transplant for teh blowing f they were planted early they must be large plants and should have been trans planted when small. would advise isS"irg them till spring unless you want he ground very early, in that case you -an mark them with stakes so as to move them as soon as the ground is set cied. If you prefer to transplant this fall wait until October. then you must take great care to avoid injury to the roots, wetting them down well before moving and setting them out as quickly ss possible to prevent the air coming in contact with the roots also setting firmly to enable them 10 take secure hold of the soil for their winter quarters. If you are in Club No. ? I hope will meet you soon, as I am great lover of flow CTS
 Inexperienced: I wonder how you are getting on with your flowers? Please let us hear sfrom you.
 Aunt Mary: It is Q pity the power was of the day Of your picnic. A good many were disappointed, I, for one.
 Olga: Hope you are preparing to have another picnic so can come this time.
 c. F.. s. and Jennie: I read your let tsrs with much interest and hope to meet you both in the near future
 Thanking the Editor for the yellow slip. with best wishes to all the Corner friendE.
 CANTERBURY BELL.
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ADVICE FROM NORTH DAKOTA

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is sometime since I have written, but l have read every number. I have miss ed MT. Pearson, as have all of us, for though l never met him, he seemed like an old friend. He used to write to my husband--who was contribu- tor to the paper and two or three times seEt us beautiful dahlia tubers. His last letter to me was written February second, and the news of his death so soon after was a shock s. ..,
 l am glad that our new editor is filling the place so well. If I am not mistaken, he had for some time had a place in the Corner. I recognize him as former writer
 I see that some of the Sisters Ssay that they cannot can berries or make jam or jelly because they have no su- gar. It is not necessary to us sugar. in caIping-in fact, I never have, even when sugar was plentiful The only reason for using sugar in canning is to save the trouble of sweetening it as il is used. In the case of cranberries and gooseberries, it is well sometimes to cook them with the sugar, after op- ening the can. Jam can be made, juice for jelly pressed out and canned. and the jelly easily made when sugar is available. ate some jelly last week just made from juice pressed out and canned two years ago, and it was good. Berries and small fruit promise to be plentiful this year, and there will prob ably be sugar next winter, so save your fruit.
 Z We had so little snow here last win ter that a good deal Of the winter rye and alfalfa winter killed. On this farm the fields of these are being plowed and sowed with millet Winter rye is us ually a sure crop here, and good dea was put in last fall. It is not only g loss but makes more work for the farm CT.
 There has been much talk about trouble with in-laws. Now I think i is best for every young couple to have home of their own. but sometime: this is not advisable. have had somt 1 experience in this way. I lived with m,
 husbands parents for two years afte we were married, and for five year
 more we lived but a few rods from then
 seeing each other every day, and ex l changing help as needed. l I took the place of daughter in tn family. Aasptng about the work an,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-07
INITIATION TO PICNIC.

Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: I am going to drop in and just have a short chat this morning, as this is one of my busy days. I am going out berrying. Come go with me. Now I suppose you are wondering where the next outdoor picnic will be, so I will say that I will have one on Thursday, Aug. 18th. under the shade of the old apple tree. Come one, come all, and bring your hubbies with you and give them good time with us. Be sure and don't forget to bring your plate, cup, fork and spoon; also something good to eat at the noon hour
 as usual Now those that don't know the way, will say that live in Scot land on the straight road from YVilli- mantle to Providence Norwich sisters. there is g good state road by the way of South Windham right up to my door. For those who have automobiles it makes a nice ride. Now, Grandma H., put on your bonnet and come with the rest, and hop ing the day to be pleasant will look for a large gathering. c. r. s.
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sharing in everything as an own daugh-
 ter would. But we never had bit Of
 friction Or hard feeling and both of
 them told others that l was just like an
 own child to them.
 Later my three children married, and had one >daugnter-in-law for thirteen years before we lost her, and have the
 other for more than twenty years. They never made their homes with me, but have visited me for weeks, and l have often visited athem for two months at
 a time, I've never lad word Of trouble, or any kind Of lard feeling My daughter-in-law has come to me in
 sickness and taken charge of the fam fly and the work, sitting up at night to relieve the nurse, doing everything pos sibIa to help no matter how hard. She asks me to come and stay with them, and if there. is any differ ence in her manner between me and her mother. she is kinder to me. And all my in laws relatives are very kind and friend ly to me And for four years I have boarded with my daughter and son-in- law, and there has been nothing but kindness from him or his relatives. There are two things I have always found it well to remember-one is, nev- CT talk over' any one of your family, or your in-laws, with any one else not even with another relative. If 1t is necessary for you to say anything just say Yes, she is 9 fine woman and I am very fond of her Or about the in-laws, 'es I like them very much
 and they are very kind to me.
 And when you are feeling disappoInt- ed about a1Sother just think, No doubt I am just as much of dlsap-
 pointment to them. and do just as many things they do not like" It is good thing for husbands and wives to re- member-that you have probably changed just as much since marriage in ways that make you less. agreeable to the other, as he or she has. Ana no doubt you are as unpleasant at times as the other can be. Then check your self up and do it honestly.
 Samantha. am in your debt for a good letter l shall write it very soon The prairies are covered with flow CTS now, violets, roses, Queen Ann's 1 lace and a lot of flowers you never see in the east. P. s.-It Is nearly time to spray fruit trees, and after that is done we shall begin to hear of the finding Of dead birds, the disappearance or mum hers of them from their former nesting place. u .,o ds- struction of the cats-who will be charged with killing focks of birds. Isn't it rather strang that birds in creased and were seen unharned all over the country-in spite of the larger numbers of cats kept-untf the era of cheap rifles, air guns owned by nearly every boy and the use of poisonous 1 sprays for fruit trees?
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THE USEFUL ovERBLoUsE.

Dear Corner Sisters: The sleeveless overblouse 50 fashionable this season is one of the most useful garments worn in years
 IL is trim and stylish and comes in handy on days or during evenings when some light extra wrap is needed over summer dresses or thin waists. It is not difficult 10 make, so that the home d-essaaker, armed with a reliable pat tern and by exercising ordinary care, can evolve a very pretty and stylish gar rnent. Since all sorts of material are used in developing this garment. very often one can ind enough to salvage fro man organdie or heavier muslin dress of bygone years, or maybe from some light silk skirt long supposed to be beyond redemption.
 h case one intends to start with new material. linen seems to be the favorite. .o be worn with gingham. voile or dim .Iy. for wearing with silks or satin. -he preference appears to be for either -2Eeta or silk jersey. Over orsandies or dirnzy the best liked material is light cretonne or charmeuse.
 modern size pattern calls for about . Is yards Of 40-inch material; in the saartest models the collar and pockets are cut in one. the belt being straight and closing on the left side.
 Directions come with the pattern so helpful that really there is very little sewing required. so that Q diffident nee dlewoman has no se2ron to fear she can rot evolve q blouse good enough to wear on any occasion.
 Accordirfy to individual tastes buttons o- embroidery may be added to collar o- pockets. much depending upon the nature of the material and tke frocks s-i;h which it is to be worn. Even s;oCt women. who often hesitate about wearing 9 plain white or other cotton .ki-t. may attempt wearing a thin over blouse without appearing to add to their size and will like the sensation of com .ort which comes from the thought that one is not exactly without any wrap.
 These little simple co,ored blouses give girls who must economize many 2 :ieiP in dressing up simple or other sea- son skirts and waists. if only the girls show ingenuity in thinking out and r,ak- 2g the natty little additions 10 their sanmsr wardrobe.
 SALLY LINN
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ENJOYED SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC.

Dear Sisters of the oScial Corner: Ever since last Thursday I have been like the old lady my father used to tell about who was OH 8 sleeper and kept everyone awake by continually saying How dry I am, how dry I am," until they got des- perate and someone got up and got her a drink of water; then, trusting she would keep still so they could sleep. went back to their berth. But no sleep for any Of them. as very soon the old lady began again. This time it was How dry I was" and kept that up till morning.
 Now all day Thursday at Aunt Mary's picnic I kept thinking what a good time I am having. Ever since I have thought and said many times What a good time I had. All of those who Were fortunate enough to get there I am sure will say ''Them's my sentiment, too" (Taken from Will Cartons District Fathers.)
 Of course, it was a great disappoint- nent when the news came: No trolley service. And such a beautiful day and plans all made and Aunt Marys such a delightful place to go and on account of the trolley strike last year. two years since we had been there. It made the old saving seem more true ''We never miss the water till the we'll runs dry" and so it is with all our blessings.
 was invited to go by auto so was moi depending on the trolley but did not know whether enough would be there to have the picnic We were delayed so could not get started until II o'clock, but as il is only a short ride were soon there and found a large company gathered, and more kept coming until a the dinner houl there were between 40 and 50 gathered on the lawn, where after singing of tht Doxology every one seemed and reall!
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SOCIAL CORNER POEM. 4 SUMMER DAY.

To es h clover and to watch the slsy As the sun nears the gateway of the west, While like tail salleons seeking home and rest. The bright clouds gather and roll swift ly by; To see the bees in their luxurious quest From bloom to bloom with busy ardor fly, While mother-birds, with iong-drawn plaintive cry, Recall their little wanderers to the nest i; To hear the murmur of complaining trees, The be1 of far-of waves upon the Shore, To feel ihe light touch of the south winds kiss. And look through Natures eyes. until one sees Her myriad timid lives. unknown be- fore Oh. what on earth can be so sweet as this?
 -Ninette M. Lowater.
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BE CAREFUL TO KEEP PROMISES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: These are just the days, we plan So much for outdoor activities, and ant!ci- pate many pleasures for. this season. Probably most of us have our desires fulfilled. and not only do we enjoy these social events for the time being, but afterwards with pleasant memories live them over again. It certainly does any one good to have 8 change from the usual surroundings. to see new people
 to hear what others are doing, and we learn and benefit in this way, which cannot be duplicated. It is all very nice to plan 2 trip, however short the. dis tance. and realize its completion, inciud- ing some side issues we' did not expect
 It is fine to be successful, but as yA look on the side of disappointed hopes, it Is quite a different picture. Some of us feel more kecaly the -reverses of the day, than others, and may try pa tiently to be reconciled to our disap- po!ntments There may be many causes to upset our plans. which cannot be avoided, such as weather conditions, (fcr we do not enjoy Q picnic rainy dsys) or some physical ailnent when
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A GOOD POTATO SUBSTITUTE.

Friends of the Social Corner: At the present prices of potatoes. I find it ad- Tsable to substitute savory rice for the vegetables. once or twice each week. Take one cup of well washed rice, pour boiling water over it letting 1t stand about five. minutes. Drain, rinse with sold water. then cook till soft in two quarts of boiling salted water. Drain. add three tablespoons of finely chopped onion, one-haif tablespoon finely chopped parsley, and one-fourth cup of butter melted. In mixing, merely toss lightly. so as to keep the shape of the rice ker- neis Ezen well mixed, re-heat over boiling water.
 This is especially nice to accompany rosst pork, duck, or goose. The method oE preparing 1t sounds fussy; but in the cad the cook will be repaid by the nice sgpe4rzaas eS the rSAs as it Is heaped in