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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
" HEN A TELLER NEEDS
 FRIEND"

When you're sittin' home and thinkm' Sort U wonderin what to dc. And your heart is kind O sinkin'
 For you're feelin' mighty blue; -,s you're countin' out Inc money
 That's to pay the bills you owe, When you look ut it. it's funny
 Why your spirits sink so low. And tho bills they come a tumblin'- Gas bill. light bill, groceries, too; And your heart 1t starts a rumblin' For-tho rent is almost due. So you're countin' out each penny
 Az the u!ser counts his hoard, and there ain't so very many,
 Scarce enough for rent and board. And you stop in all your plannin'-
 There's hole in Johnny's shoe; And it's almost time for cannin'
 And you need soma sugar too" There are many things to pay,
 And they all depend on you; And you'ro gaspin' as you say:
 What ca earth am to do?" So, you men. when you're workIn' All throughout the livelong day. Don't you think that mothers shirllin' Or that. when she takes your pay, Don't C~~ tbinkin' that she spends it On herself, that's wrong I'll say; For she's twissin' t and bendin' Every cent to make it pay. sAl tno bills that como a nyin.
 And they all take money, too, Nnd poor Mothers almost cryin' For sno don't know what to do. -hnd they don't stop comta'-never, For there seems to be no end, 4 think that's tha ti.ue-ff ever,
 That a felicr needs g friend"
 -MRS. q. IRVINE
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
RECIPES FOR DROP COOKIES.

To the Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: l, too, like many others, have read the Social Corner page for years and enjoyed meeting with them at two of their gatherings. Trust this may admit another one for after reading Cana Lily's letter I should hesitate even with an invitation to start for another meet ing.
 Am sending for Red Roses benefit a recipe that was taken from the Corner some time ago which Aunt Mary sent in. 1 have used it a great deal since then and think they arc fine, if l do just as the recipe says.
 Aunt Mary's Drop Cookies: One cup of thick sour cream, one cup sugar, one egg well beaten one level teaspoon Of saleratus, sifted through two cups four one-half teaspoon salt, nutmeg or lem on to suit the taste. Place raisin in the center of each one after dropping on the tin. If a little sugar is sifted over them before putting in the oven they are nicer. Bake quickly. Give them plenty of room so they will not run together as they look better if they do not have te bs cut apart.
 Drop Cookies With Sweet MiI1k: One cup of fine granulated sugar one-half cup butter, one egg beaten well together. one-half cup sweet milk, two teaspoons baking powder. one teaspoon lemon ex- tract. little nutmeg. Bake quickly af- ter dropping from a spoon into the pan and place large raisin in the center of each. This one have not tried but they wero sent in at the same time
 Trusting this may add me to your ever increasing numbe-.
 MAY No. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
PINKEY.
THE MEETING OF CLUB NO, {.

Dear Social Corner Friends Those of you who were not at the meeting at Buckingham Memorial May 4th missed good time-I think one of the best we have had. There were nearly one hun dred present Guests from near and far, Ono from Hoosac Falls. N. Y. There was 8 fine display of fancy work. The dinner was fine, as usual with all the good eats you can think of. Before sitting down to the tables, Blest Be the Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Union was sung. Then Gala Lily in behalf of the Social Corner presented one of our sis tars q sum of money to help her start a little business that might help make life brighter and easier for her. The sister was pleased. thanked the sisters and hoped they might succeed in their work.
 There was some confusion. also extra work for the hostesses and their helpers, It was not understood that The Corner gone on the new time.
 After dinner, and the tables had been removed, 9 fine program for entertain ment was given. First, there was read ing by Vera. Chiekadee gave some short readings, and then impersonated the ac- tor in a true story that was very effective Mandy read the symptoms of homesick. ness and said she knew by experience all about 1t. I agreed with her, as I have severe attacks even now, though it is sup posed to affect children mostly. Still. water had nice story and others gave short readings. Married and Happy knitted and told a story. Wish could
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
COUNT NOT YOUR CHICKENS BE-
 FORE THEY ARE MATCHED.

Dear Sisters: While at a Social Cor ner gathering I heard a member say There are many new writers. why don't some one write something funny?''
 But as most housekeepers are house cleaning I don't think they feel in a very humorous mood. judging from my own experience. I notice that some are writing about raising chickens I thought l would write and say I hope they will succeed better than I did. I had ex- pressed a wish to try my luck in that line. So one day when my husband re- turned from q business trip and pre- scented me with some choice eggs. for which he had paid a good price for those times, I of course felt very much pleas ed The hens not knowing anything about my plans were not ready to set As I had no incubator I placed them in large dish and put them carefully away on high shelf in the pantry. A few days passed when just before dinner one day I had unexpected guests In looking for that particular dish to use. which made me think some one else had placed It there. (We always like to lay the blame to sone one else) I made a reach for the dish standing on tiptoe, forgetting the precious contents. did not give my head toss like the milk maid. If had I might have saved my looks, if not the eggs, for down they came hitting on the shelf above. also on my head, with yolks and whites run ming down my face and hair. felt like shedding tears but Had no time and don't think 1t would have improved my looks any. I saved a few and at last when g hen was setting I put the remaining eggs under her and watched them a; a cat does a mouse. But was not look ing for rats. So when I investigated one day and found rats had destroyed tn remainder of the eggs, gave up fl despair. I have never tried it since, bu don't let this discourage you. Only don't count your chickens befor | they are matched. -
 was going to give some recipes. ou will not take up any more space. Kay
 taken more now than I ought, I think
 NO NAME NO g.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14

tell you all about Bugs reading and sing ing. It was beautiful. with the closing gong Home, Sweet Home
 Missed some of the sisters that are usually with us.
 Grandma H.: Was glad you were able to be with us again. Think the last time you were there you and Aunt Mary led the grand march. Dear Aunt Mary !- gone but not forgotten. am glad it was my privilege to know her even for short time.
 Nespa; Continue the same treatment and think you will bring your chicks to the desired haven.
 Scottie: Didn't see you.
 Snowflake No. 2 Missed yor.
 Chatterer: Where were you9
 Frances Adell: Looked for you.
 Thank Club No. for their invitation to visit them May 18th
 If Dr. J. L. c. should see these lines he will know cousin is still fin the ring"
 As some of the sisters call me by the name 1 signed first. think I will put the two in one--then either is correct. Best wishes for the Social Corner WURDY BELLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
BELIEVES THERE SHOULD BE 1
 FATHERS DAY.

Dear Corner Sisters: wonder If there is room on the Social Corner page fer 2 short scribble from me? We often say we are going to fill the page and crowd out all advertisements. but we must not be selfish. I think many things adver- tised fn the Corner by the Mohican Com nany last Saturday looked entieing and I would like to sample them if I was near to Norwich.
 We all enjoy the Ietters so much VIC must try 10 catch the Social Corner spit- it Sweet William says he is running over with and write something interesting.
 How we do miss Aunt Maty's letters, So full of cheer and good advice. I won der II the sisters love to watch the sun set. After the sun has vanished from our sisht it's resplendent hue fingers long in the western sky and often is a thing of beauty. So when look at it I think Of Runt Mary, although she has gone from our sight sweet memories of her noble life finger with us like q golden glow at set of sun The promise ''at eventide it shall ba light was hers and now We know she walks the golden streets of the New Jerusalem and will never know sorrow or pain again. I presume all the sisters who are moth CTS received 9 spray of carnations on Sunday-BIother' day-and how happy 1t makes us to receive such tokens of our children $ love-now we should ob- serve Fathers day next, for what is ] home without Q father?
 1 I will send Q recipe for sponge cake. hope ali will try it and tell me how , you like it. Break three eggs in the mixing bowl and beat three minutes, add one and one-half cups sugar and beat | five minutes. one cup of flour beat two minutes, one-half cup warm water and stir lightly, one teaspoon lemon extract another cup flour with one and one-halt i teaspoons baking powder in 1t. bake i 1t in an angel cake tin and turn upside down on large plate after baking. Get 'ail your ingredients measured and ready and cake tin greased before you begin to stir your cake and then go by the clock and not guesswork and you vii have 9 fine large loaf If you bake Il fright I use an egg beater for the eggs and then change to a spoon.
 Hoping you are all well and enjoyins
 tho fine weather and that we can mee when the summer comes. remain
 Your friend,
 GRANDMA GRAY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
HOW TO MAKE NOODLE SOUP.

Dear Social Corner Friends: In last weeks paper I read of Ma of Greene Ga- bles setting out matrimony vines. Well I have some to give away to any of the Corner folks that want them and will call. Just look for the white house north of the stone church in Plainfeld and get vine. Was glad to see L. H. Ks letter last week. used to know her well. Wonder of she remembers me.
 have been interested in the Vest minister letters. also the ones about Gay Head, as we lived in that district about thirty years and know most of the folks mentioned.
 What has become of Dreamer, or does she sign another name? She and one of my girls were good friends. Sorry l could not attend the meeting May 4th. left home that morning at six thirty and did not reach Westerly until one o'clock all on account of change of time.
 Will send you one of my recipes for a quickly made dinner. Children like 1t.
 Noodle Soup: One quart of raw po- tatoes cut small, put on to boil with water to cover. When cooked, add Q spoon of flour. one of butter. cup of milk, salt to taste. Noodles: Tablespoon cream. one egg, pinch of salt: beat to- gether. and add one cup of four. enough to make nice, dry dough, roll thin and cut in strips. Cover the potatoes
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
soME LEMon nEcrPEs.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: Doesn't 4 seem nice 10 get some real May weather? In the spring we are told the 'Hu,nan system demands acid and the deusewife tries to devise recipes In which Jris demand will be satisfied. Of course the useful lemon is always with us and };ere arc a few ideas for dishes in which x may be utilized:
 Cornstareh Lemon Daintfes:> Beat the yn!ks of six eggs with three-fourths cup of sugar until thick. add two tablespoons v flour, the grated rind and strained iHice of one lemon and beat for fifteen minutes. Fold in gently the stiffly beat co whites of eggs, pour into greased Greproof dish, and bake in a moderate oven for one hour Serve lhot with hot milk
 Cocoanut Lemsn Cookies; Cream one cup of butter with one-hah ,Nup of sugar. add two eggs well beaten and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
ECHOES cALLY LILY's sENTI-
 sfENTs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. I was very glad to read Gala Lily's letter ln Saturdays Bulletin. and also p.1ased that she wrote in such a straight .1r- ward, honest way. I have long felt something of this kind Of talk was need ed. Now am going to write how I look at the situation.
 Ever since I have belonged. which Is four years. the frst Of June. I believe l have felt the unfairness of all the work necessary to be done for a dozen or SO ful time being left for a dozen or 90 to do and the same ones every time. That is one reason why I do not at tend all the gatherings as I am asham- ed to do so and sit around and seo the others work and wait upon us. And. as many of you know, l cannot be on my feet but very Ettie time at once. since l received that severe fall. as was recovering from neuritis six years ago. Since then my knees have troubled me greatly.
 It is a very great undertaking 10 get around any way. I cannot get on to the trolleys alone. have to get of back wafds and much of the time cannot walk upstairs, so do not make the effort oft en- and, as l said, not so often as would as I feel guilty every time l do go to see the others working SO hard and feel I am shirkins, which is something l do not mean to do and would rather do double my part than dc as I have to.
 So when you don't see me at the Buckingham, don't for one moment i think it is from choice I stay away, fol I am always with you in spirit and | thought. Now. trust you sisters will accept this letter in the way it is writ ten, and no one hink I am trying to | find fault with any one, or wish to say an unkind thing for that is farthest from my wish, but I think it only jus tice 10 those faithful sisters to express how feel about it, also I heartily en- dorse what Gala Lily wrote about com
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
material advancement ana caltu-e and

material advancement ana culture and wealth, so that we may pr1ve opr ab'l- ity to shine in the arrtnZ n- of socisl affairs and in entertaining our friends: Beautiful it may be. or mersly vulgar in it's ostentatious showin ess-a n'aca of Giscord or ipordiaate pride 5s over adornment
 Why is a homt? That we may lave place for our own inner circie. with the world shut out AX.s9t whca ws bid It enter? That we may hava ,, place 6f common interest and common delight? ? That we may have an abiding YlSce where discord and contention and se..- pride are shut out where Instead ioy- ing tolerance, loving help. mutual enjny- ment. and the satisfaction If mutual tastes abound? A place where aach rf the home circle can feel sure of sympa- thy, of some measure of undo -standi9g. of live? A place where, if prosperity comes, there is reioicing-if evil days pity and comfort?
 Why is home? Whats your answer? & E D.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
WEALTHY IS HE WHO DOES NOBLE DEEDS AND
 SPREADS HAPPINESS

beat the mixture again and then add four tablespoons of milk, two tablespoons of chopped cocoanut. one tablespoon of lem on e4traet and four cups of flour sifted with three teaspoons of baking powder and one-fourth teaspoon of salt. Cool. roll out on foured baking board, cut out lay on creased baking tins and bake in a moderate oven for fifteen min utes.
 Lemon soufF1e: Mix five tablespoons of cornstarch with four tablespoons of sugar. scald two cups of milk, add to corhstarch and stir constantly until it thiokens and becomes smooth. Then cook over hot water for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add two beaten eggs, beat well, add one teaspoon of lemon e&- tract and pour into individual nlolds. When cold, turn out and decorate with whipped evaporated milk or whipped and sweetened cream and prepared cherries or nut meats.
 FRED'S WIFE.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
FILLED CooKtEs

Dear Sisters of the Corner: I enjoy reading your letters very much, and find many recipes which are very useful as well as economical. I hope to meet with you some time as I hear you have fine times at your gatherings.
 WuTdy: How are you these days? Hope we shall meet each other some day and talk over the old times to- gether.
 Grace: Anealways glad to see you and have 8 chat.
 Bumblebee; Heard you were coming up our way, Hope you will call.
 am sending recipe for filled cook les:
 One. cup sugar, one-half cup shorten ing. one egg. one-half cup milk, three cups flour, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon vanilla. Roll cookie thin put in filling, place one on top of other, pinch edges together, bake slowly.
 TiiIing-one cup chopped raisins, one half cup sugar, one-half cup water, one teaspoon flour. Cook until thick. Fest wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
USING CARROTS AND APR1coTs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am send Ing a few recipes this week.
 Golden Carrot Dish Take two cups of boiled carrots, two cups Of chopped cook ed celery, four tablespoons of butter, three tablespoons of flour, one and one half cups of milk and 8 little grated on- ion. Cream flour and butter, add to the boiled milk, then mix with carrots, celery and grated onion. Put in ordi- nary baking dish. sprinkle over with pa- prilla and cracker crumbs and bake un- til covering becomes golden brown.
 Apricot Bare Le Due: Soak and cook dried apricots until pulp may be pressed through a sieve. Cut seeded raisins in halves and cook until tender Allow two thirds cup of raisins to two cups of apricot pulp. two teaspoons of lemon juice and one cup sugar. Cook until like rich syrup. Turn into glasses and when cold seal with parafine.
 Thanks to tho editor for yellow paper ] PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
SUBSTITUTE FOE MARRIAGE.

Members of The Social Corner, Dear Friends: My name will be new to you,
 but I feel irnpelled to write. I've been
 a reader, of the Corner for quite a little while and recently I noticed in one of J. F. IFS letters she wished that "every single member of the Corner might get married this year. Now we know J. F. T. means wsll--the very hest-and I've been worried lest someone might be a little rash and acting on her suggestion might get married without due constd- eration. Marriage is a serious business and should not be entered into lightly or unadvisedly. Not everyone can sign themselves Married and Happy or Hub- by's Chum. Let me recommend & sub- stitute for getting married, if one feels
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
REGARDING WEsrMrNsrEn.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am com ing again. knew Aunt Mary. although had not seen her much of late years.
 lola: I remember both Deacon Allen and his son that you spoke about and knew the liner family. They were the people that had the store. We used to go there to trade sometimes. A few weeks ago you spoke of Mrs. Mellen Smith. l know her. She lives in Plainfield now. You asked my identity. My name is Whitford, but perhaps you were so young you may not remember me. I lived about one and one-half miles south from West minister church and one-half mile from Gay Head schoolhouse. I would like to go up to Westminster.
 Best wishes to the Social Corner TT M
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
DON'T GET BLUE AND NERVOUS.

Dear Corner Sisters: 1 must write l what I started for know of about fifty | who will look for something from Kitty Leu this Saturday. I am going to say Howdy to you all. One thing I would want to keep out of the house and that is ''neryousness.'' It does seem as if you can't hold back that sort of jinx once 1t, gets into your home. Better start in by Showing it the exit and then slam the portieres.
 I tell you how It gets you. It will chloroform you into thinking it's royal visitor. And it. gets you right where you live, with all your enemies looking on, and your friends powerless to help. So don't get blue and nervous. If you sec yourself getting nervous and blue put on your hat and start out for a walk
 ! I presume some think if I only had i this or that I would not be blue. or if l I had a talent to do so and so I'd be happy. I know my daughter had the idea she wanted the stove removed from the kitchen then there'd be no ashes. I visited where there was no range in the kitchen. It was quite "correct' but I missed that kitchen luxury It is lux ury on a cold winter night, when the zero mark Is flirting with the temptation to leave, registering" and sneak into u
 warm place out of sight. I told my
 daughter I'd never do away with my
 stove in the kitchen. It Is q luxury when the crowd wants to toast marsh- nallows on long old fashioned hatpins ; when molasses bubbles in the pan and promises something like tany. I won dered during my visit in Washington how folks thought they were living with
 out 3 real cooking range to bless them selves with.
 And another way a person gets blue. They never see the things they have. They're always looking over fences at the things somebody else possesses and
 making themselves unhappy wishing they could possess them, too. The hegey man is on the watch and he "gets" the nervous and blue ladies "if they don't watch out" He gets the 'rnen," too, for that matter. I have been through this lesson of nervousness. and then, into the
 blues, 50 I know what I am writing to
 you about
 T Now I want to tell you what to do.
 Look around your home. See If the sum light comes in any of your windows. See f you're one of the fortunate of the earth" Don't pity yourself for what
 you don't have. Eat q lump Of sugar put an extra one in your cuD of coffee and your husbands Git isn't war-times)
 and find out if he thinks you are some
 housekeeper.
 To me there Is a wonderful compensa-
 ton in being called a good cook by the children.
 I don't mind if folks pity me if work hard, but I tell them to save their sym
 pathy and pity for the harried housewife whose treasures are a burden to the
 world. Where moths and rust corrupt and spoil.
 KITTY LOU.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14

Ing in late to dinner. Eery housekeeper knows how many extra steps and how it upsnts her plans 10 have the members come struggling in 10 their meals. Let's all remember the Golden Rue.
 Couldn't it be arranged for a certain number. twenty-five CT so, Ia alpha. betic2l order. with one CT two from town as head ones. instead Of. those from g distance to take charge each month. Any on tho committee not being abls at their appointed. time to be present could arrange an exchange or Eubs;l- tuie for that time, even a good for nothing like myself could help by setting and cutting cakes. pies. butter. etc. and arranging the articles ready 10 be plae- cd on the table
 Some time I want 10 send you a -nr~ receipt. just have had for dsnaelion salad. It Is fine. but shis letter Is toS ionE already to acnd a recipe Of any kind.
 Yours with the kindest Of feeling for an the sisters and the best good of all concerned
 DELIAH DEAL
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
WHY IS A HOME.

Dear Corner Sisters: Perhaps you never stopped to. think of it. but why is a home? Each one of us will give a differ ent answers. The answers will difrer as do our personalities. What Is yours :? Think for minute.
 So that We may have . place to eat and sleep, thus to satisfy the most pr:ni- tive desires of our physical salvts? The field or the barn does hat fo- the ar:- nal. That we may have place 70 keep our belongings, place ia which to work and dress and enjoy ourselves. Beyond the animal instinct now--bue not far.
 So that we may give aviieaces of our
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-14
GRANDMA GRAY.
sUCAn cooKIE RECIrEs.

Dear Editor and Sisters Of the Social Corner: Here I am once more. How do the sisters like the weather we've been having? few good sunny days would suit me to perfection. Have any of you sisters been trout fishing this season? I have only. been once and caught four. went out several times last year and got 55 all told.
 Here are two recipes for sugar cookies: One cup of butter. one-half cup of su- gar. one egg, one teaspoon vanilla, two cups Of four. This makes only a small quantity. so l usually use the following: Two cu7s of sugar, one-haf cup of but ter. two and one-half cups of flour, two teaspoons baking powder. one egg mix thege ingredients. then add one-half cup of milk, vanilla and pinch of salt.
 These are very good. Best wishes to The Corner,
 PINKEY