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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
NUT CAKE AND BUNS

Dear Corner Sisters: Only those who were there can ever guess what the other sisters missed the 27th when we met at Twice Twenty's. We certainly had a fine time While NiXie, Olgo and l tied for first nonors at eating still the others did their full share, and there were lots of good things left 1 had an interesting time examining MT. Twice Twenty's col lection of antiques. Everything one could think of nearly and one thing that only one sister guessed the name of. Of course you understa nd MT. Twice Twenty. does not use any of these articles. They are simply on exhibition. The article I have reference to is a corset Goard. Did any of the sisters ever see one. They do not look at all comfortable. But then the weareTs do not mind sacrificing com fort to beauty of figure.
 Here is a favorite cake recipe: Two eggs in large cup; fill up with sour or sweet cream; add l cup sugar; beat, then add 1 1-2 cups of flour, 1-2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1-2 teaspoon soda sift- ed together and l cup English walnut meats cut fine. Beat we'll flavor and bake in moderate oven.
 This is the recipe for the buns that were left forlorn
 Take about four teacups of bread dough, add Tn pan, eggs, tablespoons lard or butter I cup sugar, a little nut meg or cinnamon or vanilla as desired Mix thoroughly with the hands unti creamy, add ? teaspoons of baking pow. der with just enough flour to allow you to pinch off a little piece roll around anC put in pan. Place rather close together
 Sprinkle with cinnamon and granulateC sugar Let rise about an hour or nor, then bake about 15 minutes in hot oven A FLOWER LOVER
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
THE SOCIAL CORNER
MIRTHFULNESSIs ONE OF THE RENOVATORs OF
 THE WORLD

to common sense. It assists nature and is in accordance with natural laws, thSFstore it can be relied upon to pro- duce absolutely unvarying and certain |, results if correctly given.
 Face massage will help to develop and round out sthe features, develop facial muscles, fill hollews and remove wFin- kles, Old slaves were submitted to this tFeAtHaeRt in order to i'll out their tis- sues and make them appear more come ly so they would sell sdvantageously. Many ladies do too much rubbing and stretching of the skin, thereby causing the fesA to become habhy and the skin to lose it's elasticity. If you will knead and pat a little and gently rub when put | tiRkl on, your skin food will be of some | assistance but I would let it entirely slene and I will send you full direc- tions which will enable you to treat your face intelligently.
 You wanted to know If 1t is too late? I 1 find that men and women both are i still children in the vast life of eternity and at any time when their minds are sufficiently alert to recognize the in- creased importance of attractive personal 1 appearance it is not too late.
 Smallpox pittings and deep wrinkles can be removed by what they call cleo tre-plaster treatment, but do not advise yOu to take II. 16u Will nave to lSdNe home to take it. I think it was about enc week after I arrived in Chicago that the lady who was from New York stayed in this caste. When she came out hel face was beautiful, the skin as lovely as a haby's, but oh, her hands, they looked as if they were about one thous and years old. The madam wanted should operate that room but it was tot much responsibility. I would not ever dye a persons hair I studied to i'm ereve what needed improving. Glossy becomingly dressed hair, a clear skin and radiant eyes direct from close scru tiny of the value of dress.
 Air and sunshine are loving friend of women. The flowers are called God smiles but just as surely as l an writing you women shall resemble flow CTS if they will court the color favor of health-gi~ing air and sun.
 KITTY LOU.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
CLUB DINNERS ARE FOR CORNER MEMBERS AND ALL SHOULD HELP.

Social Corner Sisters: Club No. 2 holds it's June meeting on the first day, sun light saving time. Please be prompt. all those members of clubs who expect to have dinner at Buckingham Memorial as the committee does not expect to and can not serve dinner to late corners. Also the committee desires to have it understood that these dinners are not public for out siders, but are only for Social Corner club members who have had their letters and pen names published in the Social Corner page before coming At the May meeting the members who came late made the work hold on late in the afternoon and the committee who served got very tired so please be on hand as dinner will be served only from F noon to 12.A5. daylight saving time, and We are there for a social time and not for all-day labor. Also come prepared to take hand at serving at July meeting and give the willing workers a rest. or dispense with the gatherings regular dinner and start new plan such as a basket picnic, if others don't want to serve in turn for the regular dinner. Think it over. Scottie
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
ARRANGING THE KITCHEN.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: think you will all agree with me that the kitchen is a very important place. It is busy workshop and should be so arranged as to make work easy. Much depends upon the arrangement.
 In planning the storage places in the Kitchen and pantries the main factors to foe considered are to keep each article near the place where it is most frequent ly used and to place the closets, shelves and drawers where they are easily acces sihle and easily kept clean, where they Will not be in the way and where, when possible, they will utilize space otherwise wasted
 To insure cleanliness, storage places should be made of good wood. free from holes, knots or other Poughness likely to catch dirt and harbor insects. further help in making shelves easy to clean is to leave Small space, say half an inch wide. between the back edge of the shelf and the wall.
 Corner closets provide an excellent method of utilizing space which may otherwise be of little value. The triangu- lar space is not very convenient for dishes but serves for broom and cleaning closet Narrow shelves sometimes econ omize space better than wide ones, for all the articles on them can be easily reached whereas on the wide shelves either part of the shelf room is wasted or the things in front must be moved to get at those behind.
 A shelf not more than four inches wide will conveniently hold spices. havoring extracts. baking powder and materials of this kind,
 Fitting deep shelves with shallow boxes or trays CiEht wooden boxes with sides
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
MAKING OVER GARMENTS

Dear Corner Sisters: It behooves every good housekeeper to take stock Of the cast-off garments before they pass into the hands of the rag man. One of my friends has an interesting way of doing.
 She found an old coat that the moths had feastsd on. but there were enough good pieces for pair of strait panties for the S-year-old son. The straight Buster pants are easy to make, Then she found a pair of heavy white duck trousers and by pieeing and turning made him pants and a plain white waist with a sailor collar and patch pockets and front with blue and buttoned on the pants with big white pearl buttons.
 She found blue serge skirt which with lots of piecing made two pairs of pants and a waist with round collar. This waist had black buttons and black tie.
 house dress of brown and striped goods made two waists and the bottom ef an old' oYereoat made dandy coat, the only cost being for a pattern.
 How many of the Corner like tsFts' Here is a good recipe for them:
 Line small patty tins with thin rolled pastry and place in each one a teaspoon of raspberry or other good jam. Rub tc a smooth paste, two ounces of almond paste. one-third cup sugar, two table spoons flour, one teaspoon cinnamon and the whites of two eggs. Fill the patty forms three-quarters full of this paste place on the top a pastry cut in the form of cross. Bake in moderate over half an hour.
 Like other members of the Corner am always anxious for the appearance ei the Corner. ALICE W.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
ALWAYS INTERESTING.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters: suppose now if one is not up to date they might as well go way back and sit down. In my case I am always 8 week before hand or a week behind the times. Wednesday, April 27, I met sister and she said she had just come from Twice Twentys. I did not know anything about it until it was all over. I was in town and could have gone just as well but I was too late.
 I get my papers all in a bunch and sometimes they are three or four weeks old but just as interesting to me.
 l am glad I belong to the sieat sister hood. l am always glad to feel the friendly hand of the sisters and I never let one go by me if I see her first
 l do enjoy the country these lovely days. My health is very much improved for which I am thankful But how could it be otherwise since I have been in the cheerful company of Sweet William so Ions.
 Aunty No. 1: trust you will enjoy your new home.
 I think I had better close before get gentle call from our editor. Bye, bye, with all good wishes. SISTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
BALLOUVILLE

Mrs George II. Pray had as recent guests her sister. Mrs. Benoni Cole, of Providence, and her mother. Mrs. Nettie Jacques, of East killiugly.
 AIr. and Mrs. Arthur Weeks enter tained over the week end Mir. and Mrs. Mathewson and daughters, Bertha and Evelyn. of Noluntown.
 Mrs. Hector MacConneu and Miss Mar garet MacConneli spent several days the past week with relatives in Norwich.
 The May business meeting Of the Bal louylle Social club, postponed from Mon- day evening. was held Friday evening May sth. at the clubhouse.
 I.abelle & Page Of Danie!son are build ing a garage for Peter J. AorFe.
 Miss Abbie F. Pray led the Enworth league meeting Sunday evening. Miss Pray sroke interestingly on the subject Thy Kingdom Come in My Community based on the scripturaI reading Matt. 7-15. The meeting was well attended The president, William Cook. read an ap
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
ONE MORE No.
SEEKING SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE.

To the Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: Some years ago there was re- cipe for sugar cookies published in the have been less. There were sugar, but ter, milk, -four, soda and cream of tar tar, favored with vanilla. Will the sister who sent it in please send it again or if any of the other Sisters have it will they send it in again? If they do they will oblige a poor sister" that has lost her recipe and has a poor memory.
 By Jingo. think know you. Are you in the H-d Class?
 Jean Am glad you could make that visit and l know you enjoyed seeing the old home occupied. Am coming to see you sometime when 1 get over my hurry maybe when the garden is ready.
 Lucy Acorn: Was down your way last week If l had had time would have looked you up but seeing it was a birth day party I went to I couldn't leave as I wanted to visit every minute. We had to start for home quite early so as to make connections which were very poor should think you would be provoked when not getting the Corner page. How you must miss 1t living where you do HopA it will not happen again.
 Martha: I like your idea about posta cards. Also Kitty Louis. Think putting two together quite an idea Think I wil send some of mine to the places men toned. Will stop now and give some body else room.
 RED ROSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
MARY J.
LIKES THE WESTMINSTER LETTERS

Dear Sisters: Thought I would do my bit to help keep the advertisements from the Social Corner page, even if it isn't much
 Have tried Mid Clover's recipe for sour milk cake and am going to try Apple Blossoms, to see which we like best
 Bumble Bee: How are the sick? Hope to see you some day.
 Oleander: How is everybody? Wonder you would not call your country cousin on the phone some time. Expect one like yours before long.
 I like to read the letters about Vest minister. Golden Glow and I used to 20 to church there about 15 years ago. I can remember Il as the place where I stayed away from home over night for the first time without my mother. We used to pass through Gay Head How many know WoodchE5k Hill? I went l there most of the time and the fast year I went the teacher lived in Westminster. Wonder if she, or her sister, writes for | The Corner.
 l I went to the anniversary meeting in Buckingham Memorial and can say l had fine time, Everybody seemed to enjoy it.
 U' c. E.: Where did you see my boy?
 QUEEN ELIZABETH.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
GETTING THERE ON TIME

Dear Cornerites: 1 was very sorry ] could not go to the picnic at DayVille and more so when 1 read about the good time they had but that day 1 had prom ised to have the Ladies Aid meet at my house so couldn't possibly leave think the suggestion of Canterbury Bells that we have our pen names on a piece of ribbon to wear at our gatherings is fine one so we can be better acquai ! ed I'm sure It is hard for me to remember all as much as 1 would like too.
 l think Norma is right. She says make most of the mornings My idea ex- actly. If you fool around and lost an hour in the morning you cannot gain it all day and how good we feel to have things done and the food planned for all day. AS for me l am not and never was good waiter" They tell me I am always in a hurry, but Inever get left any way and l don't think am ever behind time anywhere or any time. If club or any meeting is at two o'clock get there at two and not half past Any one can do it unless something unusual happens People get in a habit of being late, l don't like it myself Just now l am having uite time to keep things going just right. This hour ahead bus mess is really worry. The school chill l dren going at o'clock coming to din. ner at Il and the folks who work in the mill the same. Why or, why, can't | the people let the time 50 on same as 1t has done for all time. As Deliah Dea says how times have changed. Once when l was a small girl l heard a man over st years old tell, as many of you hay, | heard. of the terrible September gale | It was when this man was young It wa, dreadful time with uprooted tree, l blown down houses and barns H was going to start for college the nexl day and they had a seamstress finishing up suit of clothes for him. She kee right on sewing through the storm. Som one asked her how sne could do it. Wh, she says if we come out alive he mus go to college and must have these clothe and if we all die it won't make any diff ference but they lived and he went t. college. She did not wait you see an, things were ready.
 Why don't the Blue Birds sing an the Bugs fly about? It is spring time I know it has rained lot but we ough to hear them for all that. l see tha Nixie has come to life again so she i now as well as has been. I don't knoy but I have talked or written lot of fool ishness. A friend of mine told me whe I sat down on the damp ground an
 cleaned a stove pipe and caught goo cold that she thought I was getting int my second childhood and maybe 1 am.
 Yours as ever.
 MA OF GREENE CABLES
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
CARING ron THE FACE

Dear Social Corner Members: | prom lsed 10 answer Readers question about how and when 10 wash the face.
 Ladies often ask me how they shall wash the face-with hot. cod. or tcp,5 Eater. with or without seap and how eft- m. There can be no arbitrary rule. be- sause of the various conditions of living. cleanliness of the place, cima-e. water. ste. and also because of the difference and variety Of skin but I will write just a few hints on the subject which might be helpful
 A dry. wrinkied skin should never be washed with hot water, because it is relaxing and removes whatever natural oi. the skin contains. It opens the pores and they are hard to close unless you work quickly. I can't explain 10 you as I would like to. beca use all skins are not treated the same. Cold water is tonic and hardening in it's effects up- on the tissues Hot water is the mave cleansing. but should he used only on coarse. thick. sluggish skin filled with back heads. Such should be washed with hot water and good soan. and 9 hr.stle complexion brush or cloth of Turkish tovelin.y should be used. Cold water may bn used aferwRrd to rinse the face. Once Q day Is as often as any one should use water on the face morn Ing is Inc preferable time. Upon the dry skin should he rubbed 2 tiny bit of ,resm after washing al night. All fac. ss should be cleaned at night before re- tiring
 Tepid water And grees better with most skins. especially those which are sensitive than either hot or very cold
 About the facial massage. You wished 10 know f that was necessary. will say thsat facial massage is founded up. pr unimpeaehable principles and srnssl,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
MINNEHAHA CAKE.

Dear Social Corner friends: Thought I'd let you know l was still on the map. Haven't passed in my checks yet so please omit flowers
 Say but aiH't we having lovely wea ther? Can hear-the birds sing, even if this is Ro.lieeNse town.
 I'll bet there were a lot of the sisters at the meeting this week. I had planned 10 go to. this one but just couldn't make it. l would like to make the acquaint- ance of my sisters.
 Say, but hasn't there heen a lot of new writers lately. To try and guess the names makes me think of song we used to sing in school, The name of it is Who is Sylvia? What Is She?" Did any of the sisters ever sing that?
 Where is Uncle Charlie lately? Has he run out of gas or aren't his wheels going around? His letters arefslways so jolly. Are you married, Uncle Charlie? If you azs aAauIa think ysrS wife would be
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
MARIE,
REAL ANT1eUr oAK rLoons.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It has been so long since I have written that didn't count myself a member till I saw letter from One More No ? and remembered that I must be One More No. l. I should like to meet my name sake
 I have been cleaning house and also do it little at time except where there is Dapering and painting to do have tackled down carpets. If 1 had beautiful floors I should be proud to show them, but our floors of genuine antique oak are hard wood in every sense of the word. Though they will doubtless outlast me I have no desire to see them do it.
 There is no danger of anyones slip ping down on them and breaking their bones. An all over carpet makes a small floor look larger than it does when it Is partly covered with a rug If the taoks are only driven in part way they can be quickly taken out. It is easily swept or cleaned with a vacuum cleaner
 I always enjoy Great Grandmss let ters.
 ONE MORE Na i
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
NY BROTHER.

Am I my brothers keepsr7 Through the years, The long. slow years, each with its crowded page. From that dark morning of earth's first told age, This question comes unanswered to our ears, Yet must each soul make answer In that day. When naked 1t before the judge shall stand. And knows that he who but withholds his hand ls guilty of the dese which he might stay. Thou art thy brothers keeper. Thine his sin, And on thy soul his lost years all shall weiSh.C 1T thou strive not his faltering steps to win To some safe path. from which he may not stray Thou art thy brothers keeper. Oh. take heed To will is net enou-h, be thine the deed
 -Ninette N. Lowater.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

jealous of yeu offaring to take SC many ladies to ride,
 Say, I've got a pAaehy recipe for cake. would like to have the sisters try it. The name of it is Minnehaha Cake. You eat the Mime part of the cake and then you get the haha. Fake one and one half cups of sugar, one-haf cup butter. Cream these together. One cup sweet milk, two and one-haf cups flour, thres eggs, two teaspoons baking powder. This makes good size loaf eske or one layer cake and a loaf cake
 Hope all the sisters that try this have good luck and survive.
 This cake is goe5 with any kind oi frosting. If boiled frosting is desired save white of one egg. This is good with mocha frosting, too.
 If you like this let the world know by writing it in The Bulletin.
 Will close for this time, before oul kind editor sounds the gong for the lasi round.
 BY LINGO.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
ACHOOL LUNCHES

Sisters of the Corner: I am sending a few quotations from mothers letter, who says she has four children in school.
 l differ somewhat from mothers who spend much thought on the contents of the dinner pail,
 The children in our school and there are others who come with lunch enough for a lumberjack and in almost every in stance the same thing is done. The sub stantial bread and butter is thrown away and the cake. pie or cookies are eaten first and they have no room for oiArht else.
 Several children make a practice of unloading each night at the same place because mamma says I must eat it and would be mad if 1 took it home. Any doubter can just follow the chil- dren home some night and be conYiac-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

F. V. W: Your name has been added Co the Social Corner.
 DELIAH DEAL; Many thanks for the card.
 MARIE: Your name has been added te the list of Social Corner members,
 MIG The Corner has been increased oy the addition sf your name
 TEXIE: You must forward your name To become a member of The Corner Re- -arding membership in or attendance at Inc club. it is necessary to first belong to and contribute to the Social Corner, or to ee a guest in writer's home. and as would be expected, to do one's part iA eoking after the club work and aetivi- ies
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
BRIDIFUL OF CORNER sPTRl

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters: l: Good morning. How are you all this beautiful morning?
 I dropped all my business long enough to read a bunch of Social Corner letters. I'm just brimful and running over with Social Corner spirit and as you read this 1 hope you can catch some of it.
 As 1 read your letters I feel that I know you all although I have not met with many of you.
 My yard is full of the Social Corner color-dandelon blossoms.
 We have had several messes of dande- lion greens and also cowslips, and they are fine.
 Aunty No. 1: You would not know that little girl of mine that called on you now She is tall as I am now and going to graduate this June. She could make tat ting when she was about years old, but can't seem to now. A baseball game seems to suit her better now. The trees are all in bloom and the ail 1 is fragrant with their perfume. Hurrah for the good old summer time Yours as ever. SWEET WILLIAM
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

about four inches high and with a knob or handle on the front end so they can be conveniently moved) is often worth while. These shallow boxes can be filled with bottles, cans and other small articles neatly arranged. To take out the tray. select the article desired. and replace the tray is much more convenient than nov ing large number of things about on the shelf until one finds something which may be near the back. It also leaves the arti- cles in much better order. Such a device as this has been tested and its usefulness proved It can easily be made at home.
 It has been some weeks since I have written to The Corner but there has been a wonderful lot of interesting letters, and I hope the writers will continue to con- tribute. O. l. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
NO CHANGE TO BIZ A STRANGER.

Dear Corner Sisters: l want 10 thank Twice Twenty for the delightful time ] had at her home April 27, and the pleasure ] had in meeting so many of Tho Social Corner sisters. As there were only few that I had met before. ! started out feeling that I should be luite a stranger but it was only a short lime before ] found there was no chance To be stranger among so friendly and jolly a party.
 also owe my friend Court a word of thank for she was the one that told me Of the social time. Otherwise would not have known of it, as I do not always see The Bulletin,
 Hoping we may all meet again is the wish of
 THE FIVE WILLOWS