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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
HOW ro MAKE CARROT PIE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How are you all this beautiful weather? As read your most helpful letters from week to week. it seems just like having chat with you. regret very much that I could not have been with you at your nice gatherings this past summer. but Providence seemed to order it otherwise. and now the summer is past and winter is approaching. The foliage is just beau tiful on the trees at pressnt. l have nice view of it on. each side Of my home which Is very cheering.
 Canterbury Bell: Where are you these days? Suppose you are busy getting ready for winter.
 Queen Elizabeth with her nice little family and myself all journeyed to Golden Clovis a while ago and enjoyed a nice chicken dinner. Hope some of the sisters will meet with us at her home some time in the future
 Wurdy Belle: HsYen'n heard from you in some time.
 Have any of you sisters every made carrot pie? I have and il is very nice. Will send recipe. Scrape carrots. boil until tender, cutting them in small pieces, put them through colander. and prepare the same as for squash pie.
 Hoping we shall all meet again some day.
 Best wishes to all. U. c. E.
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LOVELY WEATHER IN MAINE.

Dear Social Corner Friends; am de- lighted to know r am welcome to the privilege of becoming member of so interesting a crowd as I find the Social Corner family to be.
 And now am going to tell you about very pleasant trip the people at Dry Mills enjoyed and how 1t turned out. I feel myself quite fortunate in being a close friend of our Sister Balsam Fir, for she really is real favorite with the first people of this place.
 We'll, Tuesday evening we were in vited to go with the crowd to Auburn fourteen piles away. to an Illustrated lecture, given by Mir. Young, a Pill grim from the Canadian Northwest who was speaking on Millions Now Living Will Never Die.
 There were twentv-two in the party. two trucks and -one Overland car. which was packed to capacity, The night was clear and frosty but just ideal for an excursion of that kind. We'll we start ed at e.s0' and arrived at our appoi%- ed place of meeting to receive very warm greeting, for many of the crowd were members of the Bible class, who were giving the use of their cars and provided everything to make it pleas ant for all who wished to go. Everything passed off 0. K, and we were ready to go Wednesday evening again.
 But just as we were ready to start for home the following night something gave out on the automobile so we had to be lowed home.
 You see B. F. was fortunate. She was in the car, but with her 'cheery stories and hearty laughs, she kept everybody in good spirits. so they smiled and look ed pleasant But we arrived home safe lv fully intending to be ready for, the next one. In our party were people from Providence, Portland and other places who I am pleased to say were ready to learn something new.
 We are having lovely weather and the dear old lake looks like glass this morn ing. the lovely autumn leaves look great and make such pretty frame around the water just above the deep rocky shore. l am told the lake is ever and
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 this reunion the next two days were gfy- en to the Tupper family with which all Yves are affiliated This too, was a suc- cess. Members of the Tupper family came from distant places in the state and Nova Scotia. It was truly a delight- ful gathering. Most of our meetings be- ing held at the First Parish church, and family dinner at the Daniel Webster Inn. Only one shadow caused the sunshine of the happy gathering to be dimmed by an irreparable loss. On former years we as- sembled at the old homestead of Thomas Tupper, which was built about 1887, but this time we only saw the ruins Fire had reduced it to ashes and part of the fallen chimney. Of course, it was no surprise to us having learned of this sad destruction at the time it occurred in April. As~the descendants and friends stood around the debris of an honored shrine, it was indeed pathetic scene, but no tears or regrets can replace it The oldest house on Cape Cod, which had stood the storms and winds of 2S4 years was leveled to it's foundation. The as- sociation voted to erect a suitable me morial on the site, and probably its dedi- cation will take place at the next re- union.
 Kndest regards to all.
 JENNTh
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
JENNIE
RECIPE FOR LEMON PIE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters.-I greatly enjoyed reading the let ters and timely helps from the Social Corner and would like to become one of your number.
 I have tried some of the recipes the good sisters have sent in from time to time and have found them to be very nice. Perhaps some of you might like to try this recipe for lemon pie. You will find It unsurpassed in quality and not ex- pensive.
 One cup sugar, one cup milk, four ta- blespoons four, two /eggs, two tea spoons salt. one teaspoon butter, juice and grated rind of one lemon. Blend four, sugar and salt together and dis solve in a little cold milk gradually add ing rest of milk and butter; cook over fire until thick, remove when cooled a little and add the beaten yolks of eggs, lastly add grated rind and juice of lem on. Beat white of eggs for meringue on top, or this is equally as good baked between two crusts. Hoping to be ad- mitted to the Corner, I will sign myself as
 BLUE BELL.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
A rBTP TO WASHINGTON.

Dear Social Corner Friends; Have enjoyed reading about the trips taken by the Cornerites, so thought I would tell you something of my trip to Wash 1ngton, D, G..
 We left New Haven at 9.3o a. m., ar irving in New York at 11.5o. Here we changed frcm the Grand Central to the Pennsylva.-a station reaching Wash ington at s.3O p. n. and then were taken to the National Hotel.
 In the evening we visited the Con gressiona1 Library, one of the most magnificent buildings In the world. It was built at cost of over six million dollars Sunday morning we went to the Baptist church where President Harding attends. This church has a seating capacity of about 25Qo and the membership is 27oo. As no one was admitted aSeept those holding member ship cards we were among the hundreds that were turned away. From there we went to a Methodist church and found the auditorium filed. but were told we could attend a service in the Sunday school room which was being held for the overflow. We do not often find such conditions in the churches in Connecti- cut.
 Sunday afternoon we went by auto on a sightseeing tour around Washing ton seeing the pubic buildings. embas- sies and residences of famous persons. after which we visited the Coreoran Art Gallery. Mon lay we visited the capi-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
CORNER LETTERS VERY INTEREST
 ING

Dear. Sisters: In reading last Satur- days paper I found the Social Corner very interesting this time I wonder who H. NJ L. can be. My husband is very well acquainted with the trip you took to Mt. Hernon as well as being ac- auainted with the school. I went over the same grohnd>1ast year and it really is a fine ride. My girl attends the girls school. You should hear some of the wonderful concerts they give. Next time you go up there go and see the museum. I think it is South Deerfeld. but am not really sure. Anyone up that direction could tell you where to find it I have not been inside of it myself but those that have say it is very interesting.
 Ma of Green Gables: I am the lady that put your .rubbers on a long time ago at the Buckingham. Your back was lame at that time. I had a good laugh after I read your last letter in the paper Yes, mas recently heard of a lady with sev- eral children and she always tries to get each weeks mending done in it's turn and it is the best way. once knew a woman that had four children and one day called and she had 100 stockings to be nended. Some job.
 DEARTE
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
MORE ABOUT vOLUNToWN IN
 YEARS GONE BY.

Editor of Social Corner and Sisters: have been much interested in the trips made by the members I think that Sun bonnet Sue has opened a chance for talk and discussion about Beach pond or Lake Rancamac as it was called in the records of the proprietors' book of Voluntown- While she has touched but a small part of the beauties of the lake, she has said nothing of the history of the younger generation as evidenced by her answer to the question of F. M. R. c. P. as to the name of the schoolhouse.
 Silent Stranger is right when she says That the name of the schoolhouse is Campbell. as the name on the school rec ords is District No. 5, Campbell. Be tween 35 and 40 years ago that was the largest school in the town of NoluntoTn, except the Center school. Of all the fam flies who lived Tn the district at that time but two names are there now. The Lewis on Potter Hill and Elias Palmer on the Rockville road.
 At that time such men as Q. A. Clark. Ezra Lee Palmer and J. c. Vallette, the Ereenbsck orator, used to gather at the lyceum held there and take part in the debates.
 A Reader7 b think that you are fa- nriiiar with the nomenclature of Volun- town but are not living there now and Familiar with the changes that have been made here. You are away of as to the location of the Swamp meeting house. yhe location of the church asked fo~ 1ov E N. R. C. P, which is a schoc ,se, Is on the south side of the Ten Roo road while that of the Swamp meeting house was on the south side of the Shetucket turnpike on a hill southwest of the Gal lup schoolhou-o It was taken down about 1875 a.N rebuilt on the Griswold side of Vo'untown village and Is known locally as The Bowery. Can you tell me If it was ever used as church? There Is a local tradition that the Line, Swamp and Nazareth meeting houses were built on line and that they were three miles apart. The Line. Ekonk, and Maya reth churches wcr Congregational, but I suspect that the Swamp was Baptist, as where small brook flows over a ledge at tho foot of the fall Is the baptizing hole.
 Eau anyone inform me as to the where abouts of the records of the Nazareth church and society. or have they been lost Tn tho shufie of time?
 IT the editor does not consign this to the waste basket. may have something To say 10 F. M. R. c. P. as she is not posted as to local places.
 HISTORIAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
IMPORTATION WANTED.

To the Sisters of the Social Corner: Can any of the older members of the Corner give me a recipe for beef suet pudding. I haven't been able to get the recipe from any one I know. One of my old aunts used to make it and it was fine. Please let me hear from someone of you.
 o. I. C.: I've been canning beets all most the same as you. Only I omitted the picking seasoning. They keep well, two or three years.
 Lavender. have the same recipe and have some on hand tLat are two years old and I only add a little sugar to taste when I make my pies. They're fine.
 Here I will send in good recipe for those who have a sweet tooth. It's a fine and healthy one:
 sugarIess Candy: Two cups raisins one cup nutmeats, one-fourth cup hon ey. Grind nuts and raisins in food chopper mix with honey. pack under a | weight for 24 hours. Then cut in bars.
 hope you try this recipe. Here is a recine for unexpected com pany on a. short visit or tea, if you have no cake in the house. It will keep fresh for a week if you wrap it up in waxed paper:
 Raisin Bread: Put three cuns flour iu 8 bowl, add one pinch salt. two table l spoons of sugar and four teaspoons of baking powder. Stir in a cup of rais- 1 ins. blending them well with the flour and other dry ingredients. Beat in an egg well. pour over it one and one-hali cups milk and add to mixture. Lastly 1 add two tablespoons melted shortening | Pour into a buttered loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans and hal,e in a slow oven for 4o minutes. The smaller the loaf nans the daintiev your slices of raisin bread will be to serve Here's wishing our Corner page wont have even small advertisement next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
MORE ABOUT THE CAMPBELL
 SCHOOL

Editor of the Social Corner: have been interested in all letters of the So- cial Corner for years and often thought [ would like to become member. Now am inspired to write letter after reading the one from Silent Stranger last week in regard to the "scsnoolhouse" at Beach pond that there has been so much written about.
 Dr. Harvey Campbell that she speaks Of was my grandmother's brother. As child I was in that Large white house."
 In 1861 my older sister (then 16 years of age) taught the summer term of eight weeks in that same sehoolhouse at a salary of $2 week and t'boarding around Many do not know what ''boarding around means. The parents of the school children boarded the teacher so many days for each child. If there was a place where the teacher could not go the others must keep them a day or two longer. Some of the places were two miles from the S lol house. She had one scholar that was IS years old and had taught two terms.
 ELIZABETH HENRY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
HALLOWEEN STUNTS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Halloween Is coming and here are some stunts that have been carried out and provide much fun:
 The first stunt was the pancake, realistic, giant pancake, a foot and a half across, of white cotton batting. browned in the oven on ton and edges. hung across the wall. Each guest was allowed three tries at "sugsring" it by hitting it from across the room with a small rubber ball, dipped in flour The men were more successful than the girls in their aim.
 For the ever adventurous ones, apple bobbing in a round tub in the kitchen was provided and even those who didn't bob liked to watch the fate of the hob bers. A new feature was added by pin ming to the hack of each bobber the name of a variety of apple. Thereafter he or she had to try to guess 1t by the way be was treated by the other guests. For instance. Northern Spy was scorn- fully pointed out and summed, Snow ap- pie was shivered at. Sweet apple was petted Pippin was admired, and compli- mented. This could be played the other way around giving each apple its name secretly and letting it act out it's nature fer the others to guess.
 Silently as the clock struck twelve. a large, sheeted figure glided in and with R Rdmonishing up-raised finger, gave com Tmand for silence in hallow undertones Then gliding behind the seated company the ghost began series of grewsomt proceedings. One person he touched or the neck with clarmy forefinger, the old trick of ice in cloth; into another. hand he slipped wet oyster, whispering dead mans eye, to a third he handed z bone, in reality chicken drumstick. ana wound a coil of snaky hair around an others neck. Then in solemn tones h' issued a series of orders in the spiri in which they were given. As they wer, of a rather ridiculous nature when per formed by a crowd, they produced |; lot of fun. Such commands were, sa,
 "ola all together" hands up,' grin.
 roll eyes" say fare Shee well. ' ,, wiring hands"
 PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
SOCIAL CORNER POETRY.
 JUST TO BE ALIVE.

JUST TO BE ALIVE. Ends of hrininiing sweetness bursting everywhere, Ripping waters of rapture breaking on the air; Swallows round the barn eases-how they whirI and dive On the joy in springtime. just to be alive. Hnlsides starred with silver, meadows gemmed win gold, woodland full of music, more than it can hold Fleet winged, pulsing jewels, how they poise and dart; ohl the joy of summer, just to have 8 part Dressed in regal splendor, valley. plain and hill, Feasts of Natures making spread for all who will; Wine Of King Frost's vintage giaddeping every heart On! In Autunn's banquet. just to have a part, Arching skies of azure. fields of spot less snow, Diamonds by the million in the treeA aglow; Down the sparkling hillsides merry coast CTS fare, Ohl in joys of winter. just to have a share. Tn this world of beauty naught goes wholly wrong; Every sigh of sorrow ends somewhere in song. Once to feel Earths gladness it is worth the strive. Ohl The joy in Gods world just to be alive.
 Sent In by DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
GREEr1Nas rRoM cHoco1ArE.

Dear Social Corner I have had one etter written and never sent 1t in, so hall try again. I have enjoyed myself lo much at the wonderful picnics we had his summer, especially at Aunty No. Is, md then at my first gathering at the Buckingham. I can hardly wait until he first of November. I have been to soston to a beautiful wedding and had a Dveiy time It made me feel young gain. although it was my nephew who Fas being married.
 DucIy: Many thanks for the apron latternS I shall certainly make some rom both patterns.
 Necia: Your beans were fine I am ,olding the fort until you return. Have nissed you. Come home soon.
 As I sit h9e and write I wish the sis trs who are flower lovers could see a Fgonia I have. The leaves are pics tre themselves, and 1t has grown from
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ever so much lower this year than ever before for some time.
 It has been very dry summer but crops have turned out fine at Lakeside. the interesting home of our Sister Balsam Fir.
 On the wall of her living room ls the motto, The ornaments of a home are the friends who frequent 1t. and sure ly she has many friends who having made her acquaintance are always anxious to come again. I am is hopes to be with her for some time to come. Was sorry to learn Joan has been ill Trust she is much better now And Billy. pleased to hear from you. I feel as though I knew you all quite we'll Trust I may meet with you some time Diana: Pleased to hear from you
 I am not the only one stopping at Lakeside, for the more the merrier. Must ring off now and go for row. There are many wild ducks on the lake and some are quite friendly. Others are strangers, and not used to attention do not finger with the rest.
 Best wishes to all, from
 SNOoKUM.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
1ooK WE'LL AFrER TO-DAY.

Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: My will to write you often Is all right, but conditions preyent my doing so but will endeavor to do better in the fu- ture.
 I hope the sick ones are all better and those of you who are well I hope and trust that you have had an enjoyable summer
 I wonder if any of you sisters know how to prepare eitron so it can be used for cake.
 We could take more comfort than we do if we would but realize that 1t is only the present that we have to deal with. It is the burdens of the future that sap our strength and make us ner- vous and irritable, and unable to cope with the difficulties that arise and many of them never mature, so all those wor- ries were needless. I know there are many things we have to face so as to avert difficulties, but we can't do it with worries. It demands serong will power, action wise judgment. and good, common sense, all of which are warped by wor- rying.
 Then to regret the past is needless and useless. It is forever gone and cannot be recalled, but from those experiences, we can learn best how to do the tasks and overcome the difficulties of the pres ent And if the whole of today is grant ed us we should fill it with brightness and getting all the joy. We can out of everything.
 Even the trifing- annoying things will change from gloom to pleasanter ones because we have done the best we could at the prestnt time. The present is ours to do, the past is gone, and we know moi if there will be future except to live today help others if opportunity comes l and to perform our duties and make oul home a home, and in this way we vii SOW good seed for the morrow's harvest Remembering the Golden Rule. ITO dc unto others as you would that they would do to you"
 Best wishes.
 | nTANA
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oELIAH DEAL.
GREETINGS FRoM nETsv pon.u

Dear Editor and Sisters: Isn't it rnuch easier to decide to write once q. noon4b than it is to do 1t? find 1t so, for sonoa way never can think of anything wor+b writing about '-i
 That being the case at present T an, going to tell two stories that (perbansl may recall others.
 The little fox hound p-ps had inst co+ their eyes open, and the children bad taken them from their nest for a fa1y minutes to play with them. Bobby. the little bull dog, wanted to play too. when Dwight, aged four, said: "Bobbv. von let those pups alone. Those ain't vonr puppies You didn't hatch those n,1ns Bess matched them"
 Seen on the street. A woman hold ing stick like a piece of cord wood ha- hind her, was after a small boy. an- parently about five years old. Come to mamma" she was saying. Honest to -, mamma aipt going to lick vo,, Mamma ain't got any stick, honest to -"
 No ain't coming, know you've got stick" was the answer And he didn't come, so she finally gave up the chase. Aunt Sarah: Your recipe for cucumber relish gave me an idea. I had no eel cry seed but instead I ground up one "snarty" red pepper and put in It was tfne. Next year hope to make more, and shall also try it with onions in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-22
USING UP LEFTOVER BAKED
 BEANS

Dear Social Corner Sisters: wonder how many of the sisters ever use up their leftover baked beans in this way: To pne cup of cold baked beans add two kliced onions, two or three tomatoes or their equivalent in canned ones. five or six. potatoes sliced thin, three good slices of salt pork or bacon fried to a crisp, cut line and add to the rest. Let boil untH done to a mush. season with salt and Worcestershire sauce, thicken with flour quite thick. then thin with milk. This makes a fine supper dish.
 I find there are still one plate, one pint jar and hatpin left here since the picnic.
 Tidy Add1y: I hope you are stfil on he gain.
 Anna Nell: Where are you now? I have last all track of you.
 Merry Widow: Where are you keeping yourself these days?
 Remember that Club No. meets at Buckingham Memorial Nov. 2d. Come md bring something good to eat You know how our appetites appreciate the reat. May we see members from all the lther clubs Is the wish of
 AUNTY NO. 1.
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MAKING CASES FROM CREroNxE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Among the many pretty and useful articles which may be made of cretonne is 2 set of cas- es for one who travels.
 Cut a paper pattern the shape of an envelope with the flaps opened. of a size that when folded will be a iriAe smaller than the suit case in length and width.
 By this pattern cut a piece of cretonne and lining piece of plain color. Stiffen the front of the envelope with cardboard held in place between the cretonne and lining by row of stitching. Also stitch around the flaps and use buttons and loops or snaps for fastening. This case is for ones best dresses and waists Fold them smoothly and lay them on the card board fastening the flaps over them i: then place in the suitcase with the card board front of the envelope on top. thus forming false bottom to the suitcase. Make a second case the same way but
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WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT
 SWAMP TOWN MEETING HOUSE =

Dear Social Cornerites: When I wrote my first letter two weeks ago I didn't think I should be writing another one so soon but the letter of A Readeri has interested me so much I am grasp ing my pen again. I would like very much to know about the Swamp Town Meeting House and have acquaintances who share my interest. I have heard of it but did not know where it was and letter about it would be valuable to many who enjoy local history. l hope A Reader will favor us with another letter My record dates back to the days of my grandfather and the boyhood of my father only.
 SIT ,FyNT STRANGER