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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
MEETING. rHr p1rF1cuLrrrs.

Dear Sisters of the Corner: You have probably all had your blue days. Re- gently I heard an overburdened woman whose slight shoulders were trying to carry a burden that would have tried the strength of strong man say: T just hate the continual optimist who's always telling you to be cheerful when there's nothing to be cheerful. about. People who go about continually blurb- ing aboW hap A ess' don't. know what trouble is! They make me siek''
 We've all felt a bit that way at times, when our own burden was pressing heavily. But it never made the burden one particle the lighter. Did it?
 If we all should sit tight in our irdi- vidual dark corners. cwe <l nave thehi) and throw off pessinnistio observations what comfort would we or anybody else get out ot it? Wouldn't she darkness seem darker, the load heav:e-?
 Carry loads we must. Life, piles then on our shoulders The only thing lef' for us to decide is the way ill wnicE we shall shoulder them.
 The discouraged womanss speech to the contrary, most of us have found that the real truth is that the confirmed op timist is the one: who has had trouble and has pulled himself together. deter mined that IL Snoula noI'- einpitLsl oi kmake the rest of life useless. There: a certain self development which, comeI from brave meeting of the difficulties of the way that we gam in no othei experience.
 The only hopeless person Is the on' who has allowed disappointment to steal away interest in fresh experiences and has withdrawn into self as does th' turtle in his shell who hugs trouble ant refuses to see joy. <Why be hopeless when the world is full of hope?@ i Regards to all the Corner members. t F D
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 paper dolls, which she has cut out, upon 1t. attaching them with a pin. Horses may be cut out. The merry go-round may be made by placing a round box cover down over large piece of round card- board, sewing it on, and suspending it. by a string run through the center. This actions completely absorbs ehildren's thoughts and amuses them for hours.
 To make a wagon for child; use q four-comered box to which paste board wheels should be attached, by wooden axles A small box inside the wagon does for seat. Cut out a horse from paste board, stand him in front of the wagon, then cut the dashboard down little way. Put Dobbin's tail into this and if his feet touch level the rig is complete.
 An attractive tumbler made by dec orating it with pictures cut from maga- zines-pretty roses, and also pictures of cats and doEs-won little girl who was SICK to driIiK her broth and milk she had refused. The above method proved sue cessful and she drank through a stick of macaroni, and drank it all without pro- test, thus receiving the necessary nour- ishment without being disciplined.
 KITTY LOU, .
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
wHY REsT Is NECEssARY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Editor: Your physician will tell you that when- ever possible you should lie down for . little rest each day. To do So will take some of the load of, of that faithful heart of yours which keeps pumping away with out cessation day and night. Your phy- sician will explain when sitting down as compared with standing you save your heart nine beats minute and that when you lie down ycu take of an additional six beats. So merely lying down means less pumping to be done and less wear and tear on the body's vital organ; | It is thrift of time to take few mo- ments each day from the activities of one's work and stretch our full length. Housewives and others whose work keeps them on their feet a great deal eheuld sit as much as possible.
 Increased vitality and longer lives will result from. following these simple sug- gestions. I am going to try them.
 I was looking. over my book and think Nellie By will have to open her eyes for May 4, also Golden Glow; Neeia, New York Girl, Hcosit, Student and Seetty There may be. others, but wilfstry and gel them some other time. WishinE you sue. cess. &-*.s 7
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
ANTICIPATING BIG TIME MAY 4.

Dear Social Corner: I want to thank Wetona for the recipe I asked for. If I have good luck, I will treat some time. Glad you liked the devil cake.
 Papa's Boy: I made some of the ginger puffs and they are fine, only mine came out of the oven pancakes instead of drop cakes. Guess l gave them too much room.
 Cherisette: Where are you? Have not seen you at the Friday night meetings.
 I have long hatpin which I keep near my oven to try cake and things while baking. I buy those mothproof bags at the five and ten, to put winter hats and small things in and hang in a spare closet.
 Tula: Wake up and take notice. Hope to see you all May 4th.
 Hope Calla Lily, Scottie and the other workers will have nice time being guests. They deserve rest. Don't for get the .crocheting.' Maybe Gala Lily and will show you a new step. Glad to see new names and hope they will come and write in our books. I think Saltwater is going to have something nice for the social hour. Hope Hiawatha will bring some music. .4 CELIA TnI-TGE
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eoME7 rEsrrp lREcrpEs.

Den :ial Corner Sisters: am seBdis q few tested recipes which I wenld . te have you try and report he re.
 .DaA, lsn yine: One quart measure of fust the. blesscras, all you rcan possibly srowd iAte it, four quarts boiling water, tive oranges, two lemons, sliced, through cheese cloth, and then add four potrads -sof granulated sugar, stir thoroughly and put in q ealsen jug Tie cloth over the top. If the mixtu ' does net fill the jug, add mere water until it will run over. Let stand until next October then draw off and put inte strong bottles or put back inte the jug This recipe makes beau tifnl wine almost as white as water. Dandeliens will soon be ready for busi- ness. Q :. .stats Candy: Boil one medium sig eds potato. Mash It while hot and stir in me pound of .confectioners sugars one boa of dromedary cocoanut; navor with strong coffee. Put in 8 pan and spread out Melt one square of chocolate aNd pour oyer it. When cold cut inte squares Ii Is fine.
 sweet Pickle Beets: Bell and pare the! beets. Syrup: One and one-half pints of vinegar, one and one-half pints of water, cne pint Of sugar, one teaspoon of sat: a few whole cloves. Put the beets in the syrup and boil about ten minutes, then seal up in glass jars. They have. fine relish and will keep long. time.
 Chscslate Fud&Hg:.." Dissolve two squares of chocolate in q quart of milk add one-hah cup of sugar. two table spoons of corn starch. Stir well while boiling. and boil until thick.
 Aunt -SAraf: Don't you see am living up to the promise made you when you were here. But have not seen any mi .ials I though would answer to youl mothers name. wonder what hap pened to the Sosial Corner last week It was the first time.I ever knew it tc be left cut altogether. There was nont in The Courier.
 I miss Aunt MAry's letters in the Cor ner so much and if I, ever meet with the club again 1t will not seem com. plete with0ut her dear presence. w were always. such good : friends. If
 knew her daughters address here ii tewn I would like .toi cali on her -.Geod luck and good wishes for tn, Corner, and all those. whe are intereete, in its welfare. --.
 Vi DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
CLUB NO. 2 MEETS MAY 11TH.

Dear Editor and Sisters: Well. won der what has become of all the sisters who were at the April meeting of Club No. 1? Why so quiet since? For my self, I wish to thank the hostesses for the good dinner they served and the after noons entertainment.
 The hostesses (Practical Polly, Eu- geria. Theoda. Mamie Sue, Dusty Miller and a little friend of hers, with Student as chairman) served dinner to about so of the sisters and their friends, the long table and one short one being well filled The usual goodies were in evidence, with plenty of potato salad and hot baked beans.
 After the social hour spent in renew ing old acquaintances and making new. and the usual fancy work Cthank you, Debby,\ for bringing the collar for me to copy. I wonder if Lucille has hers made yet?) a number of readings and recita- tions were given by Amy. Student, Buck eye and Mamie Sue, and Little Sister told about Floradora, the sister who so recent ly passed away.
 The meeting for May Il will be the last one in the hall for this spring. Hop. ing for good day and everybody able to be there.
 BETSY BOBBET.
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which can be ready made in the morn- ing; enough, at least, to go round on the days when madam wishes to be away from home. Here A lemon pie-the rieh pie crust baked before ,he breakfast dishes were put away-there the creamy lemon filling and in the refrigerator a bowl of egg whites ready to frotn into meringue. Or dish of canned peaches or plunas and a simple cake baked in twenty minutes that morning. Or gingerbread and whipped cream or one of many good desserts made of gel atine and fruit or nuts.
 Below is a dinner menu planned for the day when one goes a-visittug:
 Broiled steak, creamed potatoes. eel
 cry, bread and butter, grape fruit sal ad, waters, marshmallow cake, coffea., Small potatoes may be boiled in ehelr ! skins and pared in the morning. A thick ening of flour and milk with chopped parsley and large piece of butter add | ed, may be made ready so that the creamed potatoes of the dinner VII be i the matter of a; few minutes cooking. We are not yalwayssso badly of as we think we are if we will but arrange
 our work so as te make 1t count most. NORMA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
CELIA LOUISE.
MAKING USE OF CARDS AND PIG
 TURES,

Dear Corner Sisters: A sister wished to know if we ever used cur old postals. I will tell you how I have done mine. I paste the backs of two old postals to- gether, make a hole in the top of each and form books. They are very attractive and children will look at them for hours. tie these books with a red ribbon. I also cut out a number of pretty pictures, cut the postals from the covers, and that makes an interesting book for the little ones.
 I cut out fancy pictures from news papers, make a small book and paste these pictures in and write little story about them that will keep children quiet a long time.
 I~have also given the Salvation Army some for their poor children.
 A very neat looking set is to take flowers of all kinds and paste them on a piece of plain white paper. On the back of these you tie a ribbon. Place six in q set
 I have taken large, picture of e rooster, pasted it on a piece of cardboard and let dry. Then I make a puzzle pie ture. I have also pasted the small fun ny pictures on screens to entertain my boys.
 For children between and years of age, this is a fine amusement: Take a piece of cardboard and draw an animal then give the child a large safety pin and let him outline animal, by making pin. holes around 1t. Then give the child a threaded large needle with some colored thread, and let him sew in and out of the holes until it is finished. This will keer children amused for hours at a time.
 A child obliged to lie in bed for an un. easy length of time will find great inter. est and contentment in a home-madc merry-go-round suspended by strine from the ceiling so that it can hang dowr ever the bed low enough to enable tn, little one to twist up the string and plae,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
SUGGESTS WEARING PEN NAMES .-4 -.4 ON RIBBONS:


 Dear Social Corner Editor: Please ac- eept my thanks flor the yellow slip. When I readrLuck Acorn's age in the Corner Istried,'t to think ofsmy own and believe7 l. am stens or nearly ten years older. E~
 Pinkey; If you want to make raised cake the quickest way save a cup of sponge when you mix your bread. Cream one-haf cup of butter with one and one half; cups of sugar, add two well beaten eggs and the. sponge two teaspoons of nutmeg, one of cinnamon, one of salt, cne-haN cup of raisins and -four to make stiff batter.
 Marigold: I received your note and hope you are having good luck with your seeds. Come again, please.
 Crimson Rambler: We certainly had quite GDscussion and Married and Hap py, ITbelieve, came out ahead. but Mar igold and agreed and you made a lit- tie mistake. but I'll forgive you this time.
 Bonie; was just real;ng over ycur poem that Aunt Mary was to have read, If We Knew" How true it ;s. and wonder if you were the:e April 9th. I hope I will meet you May 4th. ,~ Ethelyn and Kitty Lou; Are you mem bers of Club No. ?? Hope I will meet ycu nexe week. Flower Lover: Wish Yo1 could see my perennials, but you. would laugh f you saw, my face now. Although I think it :. getting serious. I laugh myself.
 Cosnna: hope it Is not your busy day next Wednesday again. Deliah Deal: You must be all right by May 4th, the sun is warming up and sciatica must let go. Uncle Charlie: I am one of the Ger ner who hasn't an automobile, what about it., Rebecca? I suggest that each one wear our rer. name on our yellow ribbon next Wed. nesday so we can be better acquainted I Of course they will be out of sight under our wraps or removed when we are no | in the hall.
 With best wishes to all. | --. --r. C+ANTER BTTRY RFTJ
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
conn pRAorIoAL ADVICE

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: This ideal weather, is just the kind for house cleaning, and we are apt to feel so ambitious, to hurry along this work and forget we should do only a certain amount as our strength permits. Truly, our methods are easier than those of our mothers, and we can profit by many ex- periences of former days. I find in look ing back to my first years of housekeep- ing the hints and suggestions given to me than by more experienced house. keepers have not been forgotten. They have proved of much helpfulness, to me. In referring to the house cleaning, we like to finish each day, if possible, all we can, but I have learned it is not wise to crowd too much, for the following day will only be at stand still. I often think of a, friend and neigh bor I had, in my earlier days, who oft en said in this way, -'11l do all cal to- day and leave the rest for tomorrow, and | if tomorrow does not come, then I Shall not need do it." 1 have found that sug- sestion good practical advice. It does not mean in any way shrikage or tc put off" what you can conveniently ac complish today. I have been interested 1 in some of the sisters letters about clean l ing the pantry one shelf at time, whicf | is also the way that l do ana IL IS sC much easier The pantry is just as clear as by doing it the hardest way. | In regard to rest and sleep: We mus not deprive ourselves of these for it vii not pay in the long run, From, my ex perience find cannot rise early, worl steadily all day, mostly on my feet, thel retire late at night and repeat that fo any length of time. I like to see hous | work hustled along. I do not admire tn dragging process, but after all ambi tion and circumstances must govern A1cl condition.
 wiltwyck: Thank you for the Easte card. I appreciated it.
 Hettie Maria: Glad you received s many cards and gifts and I am sure W all enjoy your nice letters.
 Great Grandma: When is your birtl day?
 Best wishes to all,
 fN JENNIE
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
MAKING THE MOST OF THE MORN FINGs, ,.

: Dear Corner Sisters: Women are be- ginning to realize that for long time they have been slaves to their houses and domestics. Some are recognizing the wisdom of occupying smaller homes or a less number of rooms and so plan the work of the house . Id that it may be done with as aittle outsics help as possible. The clever woman of today finds many short cuts to efficient house. keeping. She has. the help of the modern electric household appliances; the Cur tain and blanket laundering, rug clean ing and other labor which formerly must be done at home can now be sent out te firms which. specialize in such work.
 1.-the -rough verN is done away from home and a weekly cleaning .dcne by a woman coming in for a day, the prepar- atfcn of the meals remains the largest item of work. Much of the seeming drudgery of cooking may be avoided by making the best use of the golden" morning hours and by planning the meals to- 1t the days occupation. On the days when the housekeeper expects to- be out to the: club or matinee or to entertain In the afternoon. a dinner may be prepared. almost ready to serve, in the morning. Roasts, stews and fricas- sees may be left for the days when the AllStF0SSs OL the mouse remains at nome.
 The best housekeeper I know has said to me, ,'Give me but my mornings and l can keep my household running smooth ly.' This housekeeper prepares all veg etables, salads and desserts in the morn ings 50 far as is practicable. Potatoes and carrots pared and kept in cold wa fsr all day regain their lost freshness Lettuce, nayonnaise, everything for many of the salads. can be prepared ready to pNt together In few minutes
 rAera are nazaZ apeettzing desserts
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
ROT wMAr ir. uarp ro BE.

Dear Sisters ef the Social Corner. I tasten to correct q mistake in my letter f siAlst week which speaks of Mi e. tdenas sitting in. ..one:of the side pews tear the pnipit with her maid, Miss Otis ld1nls. It should have been Mrs. Back IS. d6n,ts see hoW such mistake ,dcx4red .IHwbnder if tiie other sisters Sho heW WegtxniHster in these days re- neuaAer Mrs. yBAcEug and the old 4Backrs lIaee whieh was the shew place, of the sekgAborheeAs with it's abeantifhl flower eds and grape arbefs and . greenhouse nd .in the lovely spring days I think HstAe keAs ef brilliant tulips that used Q be seAsRe. It seems to me they were a4tR a1A h&ndsener than, any I have eG ekDqS.- Probably even with child SS@4 eses they were rlagnifed. Every 6aAgs eAaPO has gone te ruin and dacay g h4A tAs last knew of 1t. The house 1B1ed, the greenhouse . wreck of 9s1ssA0 E3Ass and all that was left of ha. 9nHAen was the old fashioned box iheg samt bcTdered the walks..
 10. N.:.t sheuld very much like to aSw yoAfj Identity. Perhaps .we knew a1h ether h bygene days or knew of aeh ether aAyhew. And these whom ] ssA .te EHsw Efow fewer every year. ] 8ew, Mary BF&aford and all her family NA z gsss' Rssd to play the church or n6 ct sne time and has been Mrs
 Rsh1AUw Gaiiup of. Chaplin for many elRa- Her mother and mine were ad =, many ef the sisters who know 09ae esd JBses tA9t I d. e Aavt %S R tnA. ,lA sAm
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
| DELIGHTFUL DAY AT TWICE
 -, TWENTYsSz sHr

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I want to svnpathize with every: one of you who were not able to be at Twice Twenty's the 27th. It was one of the most enjoy able gatherings have ever attended and I fould so many sisters l had never met before I enjoyed becoming acquainted with. There were Be True, Theoda, Nurse Perny, Candy Girl, One More No ?, Vi ola, lF1ewer Lover, Five Willows, Curt, Last Rose of Summer, Mary Gustas whom I had never met before, every one. of whom knew some one I also knew so we readily become acquainted.
 We left Jewett City at s.19 and at Piainfield were joined by Nixie and reach ed Danielson on time only to ind that the trolley only went to the Connecticut Mills in the forenoon but we found that we could get 'buss here for the rest of our trip which as we were joined here by Smiles we proceeded to do and were the I first to arrive where @wer were warmly welcomed by Twice Twenty and her good man. Even the little brindle dog wagged his tail with joy. Soon other began, to arrive. One auto came from a. long dis tance with sisters packed in on the two | seats, pretty we3 squeezed, hit still good natured.
 What time we did have visiting un til some of them begin to throw out hints |
 matter whether 1t was old time or new l that Twice Twenty was reefing.
 There were a couple dozen who were ready and surely the tables were, and 1 looked very lovely with all the good ! things and the beautiful certerpiece of which Prunela of the genius dedication and of the bright Social Corner color as were the outside decorations so none of us would fail to go to the right place.
 The tables fairly groaned with the boiled cold ham, warm beef loaf salads, cold slaw, various kinds of sandwiches, plain bread cookies, cake. Yankee dough- nuts, coffee, grape juice, shrub and | fruit Then when all had sufficient, be- 1 hold there was found basket full of | delicious buns of Putnam sisters own make Of course every one had to sample l them. Then came sport program. First each had their fortune told which was pleasing to all the company. Some of them were very wonderful. linen there were guessing contests, stories told, etc 1 etc which made the time pass very l quickly until we had to turn our faces horneward with a hearty goodbye and thanks ito the host and hostess for the good time they had given us We were more fortunate on our trip home. We left Nixie at Plainfield and the rest ot us reached Jewett City at s. Long may the Social Corner live and It's colors proudly wave.
 I should have mentioned that the 27tf
 was one members birthday. They, tried to give her the place of honor and place her on the throne at dinner. How'd yor enjoy 1t Olga.
 With best wishes for the Corner.
 DEEIAH DEAL
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glassware lamp chimneys, mirrors and window panes. It gives high lustre, re- moves all traces of lint and can be thrown away after using.
 Pieces can be cut from the patterns. greased and fitted to the bottom of cake pans before pouring in the dough. In this way all danger that the cake will stick is removed and the paper can be easily pulled off the cake when baked.
 To save silk parasols from cracking when put away for the winter stuff them tightly with pattern paper. This keeps the folds from wearing. The paper is also useful fer wrapping silverware that is not in constant use. If carefully done it may be kept from furnishing for a long time.
 With best wishes,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-30
NprBLE MusHRooMs.


 - Dear Corner Folks: How many of you knew how to identify mushrooms? One sixth of one of the poisonous mushrooms has caused death. It is therefore inn possible, te exert too much care in se- lecting them foS food. novice would much better learn all the characteris- tics of edsb,e and poisonous mushrooms in sthe heN from an expert before att tempting to gather them himself. It is not safe for novice to gather inn mature or button mushrooms because it Is much more difficult to determine their characteristics than those of the full grown. Edible mushrooms are these which have 2: > i. e., little plates which look liA- knife blades Cn the un- der surface of the top of the mu5h- rooms, radiating outward from the stem like the spokes of a wheel. This is the species most frequently grown artificial ly and sold in the markets. The top or cup of this mushroom is white, or of varying shades of brown and measures from one and half to three, or even four inches in diameter. It is found in the latter part of August, in September and October. growing in clusters on pas lures, fields and lawns. The gills are pink or salmon colored in the newly
 - led specimens, but as 1t grows old
 after It is picked, the gtllS turn
 urple, chestnut brown, or black :, the important part to remember sh the poisonous species mistaken for all have white gills. The stem is solid and not hollow, and there is nc bulbons enlargement. at the base of the stem surrounded by sNtles or collar as occurs in the fly amanita and other poisonous species. Neither the cam pitris nor any other mushroom should be eaten when over day old since de- composition sets in very quickly Joan: So you did enjoy the hearts Glad you did; come again before they are ,all gone. It will soon be too late for them.
 Good luck to all the corner family is the best wish of