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Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
BORROWING AND LENDING.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: l am D eased to note any and all items regarding my letters on Plymouth, and extend sincere thanks for compliments. Am glad to know they contributed an interest and pleasure to any of the read CTS. However. on the other hand, I, too, have greatly enjoyed all letters. espec- ialiy pertaining to trips and noted places
 Now for change of subject. I.wcuid like 10 make a few suggestions on the habit Of borrowing and loaning. We sometimes hear people say, they are quite independent of their neighbors, do not ask any odds" of them, but have observed they are just the ones to asI; 2 favor. when necessity requires it. Most peop'e are willing to grant favor in Inc way of loaning anything to help an other in emergency, but expect that ar ticle to he returned, or it's equivalent ir just as good condition as when received but how often tha. is not the case. Again some peonie promise to return the Dor. rowed article on a certain day Or date and this they faii 10 do, either from VII iul neglect or indifference. It is ofter lrns szing how some people will return some valued article to its owner, in 2 iilapitated condition. I am reminded here of a case in my own experience. had the gift of a brand new book read it and was careful not to soil 1t. neighbor called one day and seeing thil book. asked me if I would loan it to her Certainly I was pleased to let her tak' lt and enjoy the story, as I had. Aftel many weeks she returned 1t to me in -ery much soiled and worn condition with an apology, that she had loaned l
 O several of her friends who had no
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
FRIENDSHIP.

Dear Corror Sisters: Delightful has been our z / or page for the past few
 weeks with tue many letters of helpful hints. trips and the general indication of friendship. Friendship, the real article,
 Is such a priceless gift. So priceless and
 rare that some of us go through life de-
 siring it without receiving. Maybe it's
 because we do not attract it. Or maybe
 it's because we do not recognize 1t when
 it comes to uss
 In either case it's our own fault.
 Friendship presupposes mutual effort. If we do not attract 1t, it's because we're too indifferent or too lazy to make our selves worthy or that we do not choose , wisely those whose friendship we would attract. If we do not recognize 1t when It comes if we're so self-suficient fol the time that we think we can live with out it, if we are not willing to give as well as receive we're to be pitied-be- cause some day we're going to wake up It's true that there are some people
 so unselfish and so full of desire to aiG and comfort and inspire, that they give unasked their pearls. We all know oi
 rare cases of loving, unreturned friend. ship-where one gives continually, the other receives, unconscious it may be ot the offering, so much matter of course Is it. But that unrequlted sort of friend ship always stands on the brink of fail 1 ing. Much tried patience and forbear. ance may snap at any minute for we're all human.
 After all, better still than to have z friend Is 1t to be one. One gains nor, from giving than he ever does from re ceiving; it's a law of the natural worIt and the spiritual one as well. Giving We release stories Of bounty Te ueva, discover otherwise; giving. we are dou ply blessed. Let's give, in our friend ships.
 c u n
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A pARK FRUIT CAKE.

Dear Cornerffes: One Social Corner sister asked for 8 good dark fruit cake This is good, keeps fine and was also used for Mandys wedding cake
 One cup sugar, one cup butter, four eggs, one cup rnolaSses. one level tea- spoon, soda cne-half teaspoon cream tartar, one pound raisins, one pound cur rants, one-haH pound citron cut fine, four tablespoons milk, salt, one-half tea spoon of nutmeg ground, aA kinds of spice to taste, extract of vanilla and lem on, flour enough for stiff batter, not too much (you have to use judgment as some flour thickens more than others
 while baking) one wine glass of brandy to keep moist while Keeping. Mix with the hands, put in milk pan size and bake slowly three hours or until done after trying with a knitting needle or broom, corn.
 also have a very nice white frui; cake recipe If anyone wants 1t. Hope the sister tries this dark one I know 1 she will like 1t. Onehalf of 1t makes a small loaf the whoM recipe a weadins cake size loaf.
 To the friende and sisters who have l taken such an interest in hubby,s sick ness, will say he went back to bushes. this week. It was a long serious time l It was one whole year he was not abl, to work but oh. I'm so glad he has hi.
 health back again. have 50 much tt 'thank my heavenly Father for and tn,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
ENyoYEp CORNER MEETING.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis
 rers: Will grab my pen and write a few
 lines Didn't get a chance to write last
 month. I think time flies faster every
 day. It sometimes seems that way {;
 anyhow I just cannot catch it.
 Jeremy and Triple E: Thank you Your letters are very interesting. Write often. Wish we might meet at some of the Corner gatherings. Last month I started out to visit my mother fer the day. [ hadn't had a wis., 1t with her since last May, so jumped at the opportunity to go. My little girl and had almost reached the house when lo, NC met her starting for the Corner so- cial. knew it was the day but didn't think they had started the meetings yet. don't get my paper until Wednesday evening. First time I have attended since they Were held in the Franklin hall. Was so glad to meet c. E. S. and the Franklin sisters smiling faces which l I have known since childhood. They are ready to welcome all and the gatherings would not seem the same without them The hestesses looked very nice witt; the Corner colors in their hair and serv- ed an elaborate dinner as usual. The trains do not run just to suit the indi- l vidual so had to leave. early But by | oS@-A6 tAAo ouSii 4SSW IldNcIl to GpFlH6flSl0 gave us another hour with my folks, and even then had to leave before four. SC l the day passed quickly. Hope to come 1 again this month If possible 1 I want to thank all the sisters for SC many choice recipes and glad to see ths
 Corner page nearly full. All are very interesting.
 ] It is most Thanksgiving.
 !
 l Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving Day l Tis then our nation tries to pay, 1 It's heavy debt of gratitude,
 For bountiful supply of food
 And richest blessings that expantz, To cover all of freedoms land"
 Best wishes to all,
 cppv DTDn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
THE SOCIAL CORNER
SOME DEFEATS ARE ONLY NSTALLMENTs OF
 VICTORY

taken very good care of it. I said noth-
 ing but thought more. She never asked
 me again to loansher anything, for which
 I was glad.
 Personally I have always avoided bor-
 rowing anything if possible, lest I might
 in some way not be able to return it or
 It's equal There are some things we can
 borrow or lend, the convenience of
 which means more than it's value, and there are mere things that are of much worth to it's owner, which the borrower could not replace, in case of accident. For instance, some pretty dish, or vase, some treasured article of dress, jeWelry and many such things. Some people will ask for these loans, when entirely un- necessary.
 had a girl ask me once to loan her my gold neck beads to wear going off or an excursion, and she was no special friend of mine. In nine cases out of ten people do not need to borrow. A little planning ahead of time and they may provide for their own wants. I would not be understood that we should not
 be accommodating. one to the other, bu1 too frequently these conditions are
 abused. The results are never forgot ! ten impressions of character are creat- l ed and with an unfavorable opinion maintained. Disregard of a faithful promise to return a much sought favor l has broken many a link of friendship. Be careful how we borrow and lend. JENNIE.
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cnANpmA-rHBN AND NOW.

Oh where Is the old-fashioned grandma With specs on the end of her nose, Who sat by the cosy fireside Enjoying 8 half-hour's doze- Who listened with infinite patience To our numerous childish woes, Or cheerfufiy mended the awful gaps Tn the toes of our worrSout hose? The grandma today wears no snowy locks:
 4 switch and some dye do the trick, Az likewise some whitewash and rouge for her face
 Not forgetting a carmine lip-stick. Her pumps are Freneh-heeled, her stock
 ings gray silk D And her shirtwaists are not very thick:
 While the perfume she sports. though
 two dollars an ounca
 Is enough to make anyone sick. IT had the lamp of Aladdin The one of Bert Williams fame I'd wish from the depths of my being. To bring back that old-fashionet
 dame!
 Sent in by Kitty Lou.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
LEDYARD

Ledyard grange held sts meeting at Ledyard. Center Frtday evening, Nov "A. One candidate was obligated in the third and fourth degrees and four applications were received from candidates to become members. Miss Barbara Goodenough hAd charge of the interesting lecturers henr. The next meeting will be Nov. 1s IA culling demonstration was held st the farm .4of Andrew Avery Thureo1y forenoon. The demonstration was ccr- idncted by Prof Roy C. Jones of Stars college. assisted by County Agent H. F. Johnson of Norwich. Mir. Avery had l7o Rhode Island Red bullets in his 1ock and Of this number only five were thrown out as unfit to keep The others were chased as good and medium.
 Miss Nellie Geer has been attending a conference ih New Haven and viii rsSar friends in Brooklyn. N. r., before retzrz- ing home
 Rev c. F. Goodenough attended rbe conference of ConEregationai ehnrches Of Connecticut held in New London Tpes- i'day.
 Ledyard grange gave a rabbit and ] chicken pie supper in the vestry of ths Congregational church Thursday evening. Over 300 were present and the receipts were over s2Go. This was one of the mostS successful suppers the grange has ever held. The proceeds viii go toward the new grange iisll which Is nearinx
 completion - Miss Barbara GoedenouEh was tke j leadeG,of the. Christian. Endeavor uaeetipg
 sunday evening This was the monthly
 bushes meeting. V
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time and care to paint the scenes so viv. idly and they deserve much credit for their thoughtfulness.
 Persis: You have about the right pie ture in your mind of Ma of Greene Ga bles and I know whereof I speak as I was near neighbor for several years. I don't like to make squash pies but do love to eat them.
 I was disappointed not to see any of the Plainfield members at the meeting at Buckingham Memorial on the 2nd as I wanted to inquire about all my friends there. I have been to Velun- town but once. Still I enjoy the letters about the old places around there. Those were fine letters too recalling school days in Westminster a while ago. wonder if among all the members of our Corner there is one who could exchange "reminiscences with me about school days in Kingston, R. I. If so, I should like tc know 1t.
 With best wishes for the Corner EyELINE BURR.
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have gone right on to Baltic. You see you and LNresUme Pine were very inter- esting.
 Bob White: Hope to see you soon and will try to show up somewhat earlier
 Necia: My runner is finished but does not come up to yours
 Lucy Acorn: The artesian well would come in very handy at the present time. Two of our wells are dry and the good man said he was afraid to measure the water in the other well.'
 Jennie: I have copied your pudding sauce, recipe and think it will be nice with berry pudding Betsey Bray. Do write soon. A happy Thanksgiving to you all MARIGOLD.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Corner Sisters: When frying
 doughnuts few whole cloves in the kettle of fat gives the doughnuts an ex-
 cellent flavor.
 A Novel Doughnut-When making
 doughtnuts. roll some of the dough about
 ene-quarter of an inch thick and wrap
 1t around date, which has been stoned.
 and, stuffed with walnut. Fry this in hot fat until it is golden brown. Homemade Mustard: If a little salt is mixed with homemade mustard 1t will not dry and cake in the jar. Mustard should always be made with boiling wa ter.
 In making mayonnaise If the egge and
 oil do not mix properly, let the mixture
 stand for ten minutes. The oil will rise to the surface and can be poured off. Then repeat the usual process with the same materials, pouring the oil in more slowly.
 Potato Fritters: Make batter as for clam fritters To tiis, add 8 cup of finely chopped raw potatoes, tablespoon of chopped Parmesan cheese, and 3 sprinkle of grated nutmeg. sFry as usual.
 l Clam Fritters: Make batter of two well beaten eggs, one-half cup of milk | fiourS Sift with the flour one-half tea 1 spoon Of sat, a little pepper. If 1t is liked, add a dozen more clams. chopped and seasoned with salt and pepper, and l lemon juice.
 l Rice Fritters: Add one well beaten egs and a tablespoon of sugar to two cup. | of boiled rice. Mix we'll and fry in but
 ter in a very hot pan. Serve with ma n1e evrun or hard sauce
 Sulphur will successfully rid house ! of rats Sprinkle it In bureau drawers closets and around holes where they ar' apt to come in.
 1 Clean your white shoes by putting |: few drops of ammonia into the wate with which you danpen your sponge Applied to white shoes it leaves then beautifully clean, and takes out any kint of stain.
 ETHEEYN
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
FACE IMPLANTED WITH ECZEMA
Treatment Prescribed By THo Skin Specialists Had No
 Effect On The Disease
"Fruit-a-tiVes" Cleared The Skin

ELIZA, NEW YORK.
 1T suffered with Eczema in my face for five years. Itried several doctors, two of whom were specialists on Skin Diseases, and got no help whatever. Last April, l read an advertise nent about Dr. E. N. Oisendam of Dover, NH, being completely re- ieved of g stubborn case of Eczema similar to mine by the use of Fruit a-tives' and "Sootha.Salva".
 On May 1st, I began using Fruit a-tives'' and after two weeks I saw improvement. June 1st I began using "Sootha- -salva" and by the first of August, I was completely relieved. And at the present time, I cannot see any signs of the disease coming back. I can now work on the hottest days in summer and get my blood heated up and the Eczema does not bother me-" RAY W. SPEED
 In all the history of medicine, there has never been another treatment for Eczema, Rashes and other Skin Disease to compare with "Fruit-a tives'' and 'sSootha-S -Saiva''. Here you have the ideal combination, tt purify the blood, insure sound diges ton, correct constipation, and sooth' and heal the inAamed, itching skin
 'iFruit-a-tives" is sold by all dea lers at soc box, 6 for $2.50, tria size 25c., or from FRUIT-A-T1VE' Limited, 0GDEKsBURG, NY.
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whenever she was able to have us meet with her.
 I was very much pleased vith uss com piimeTn I received last week es well as the bouquet I received. Many thanks for the same. l will mention no name. whes this reaches the right party they Niil know I appreciate their kind words. Balsam Fir: Call again some time always glad to hear from you.
 Red Rose; Was glad to become ao- quainted with you.
 Queen Elizabeth: Was glad you coald | attend and pleased to see the boss oi your home with you. Some boss
 -.s CRIMSON RAMBLER
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
APPRECIATED CLUES REMEM-
 FRANCE.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis ters: I thought it was about time I sent in my bit" Or the few sisters from the other clubs. that. have met would have forgotten all about me. WAS very scr- ry not to be able to attend ths Social Corner Club No. picnic, Nov. 3, that met with Last Rose Of Summer. I am very sure tkey had a delightful time, but I hope to be all ready for the next Hone.
 I also thank the sisters of Club No. 4 for the box of good things that was sent me.
 Isadere: How are you getting along these lovely fall days? Five Willows: Why do you not write line for the Social Corner? Viola: Hope to see you soon. CURT.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
ENJOYED VISIT IN LEBANON.

Dear Sisters and Friends Of the So
 cial Corner: I am going to write and let
 you all know l have not forgotten you.
 read your letters every week and get
 lots Of help from them. have cut out the recipe for suet pud- ding sent in by Cady and the next time I make one I will try it. I know 1t is good
 Last summer visited In Lebanon, my native town, and met many near and dear friends and had a delightful visit with them all. I took dinner with Mar ragansett, also with two more of the So- cial Corner sisters, but have forgotten their pen names. I called at my old home where I was born on Lebanon Green, also went to the Baptist church and heard an excellent sermon by the pastor and came home feeling much Der. ter for my visit.
 l Hoping this finds all the friends wei
 and love to ali,
 l SILVER LOCKS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
EXCHANGE OF "REMINISCENCES OF
 KINGSTON. R. l.. DESIRED.

Dear Social Corner Friends: The so- cial Corner page Saturday morning looked so promising that I confess glanced over 1t as soon as breakfast was finished. It will be two or three days now probably before have 1t thorough ly digested. Pefsis' letter entitled What to Write About impressed me as quite pertinent and I heartily endorse her sug- gestions as to good subjects.
 I think I will ask one of our members
 who is a grand juror now If she cannot favor us with letter on, Duties of a
 Grand Juror or something of the sort. Similar letters on allied Subjects would be welcomed am sdfe and would pro- vide variety and find interested readers among us.
 I, too, feel like thanking the Sisters who have so graphically described their outings For eur bensat. It has taken
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
REGRETS LOSS OF rIpY.ApLEY,

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters !. If the wind. which Is blowing gale. does not blow my paper. away. will .try 10 write q few lines. enjoy my new home very much The air here is very bracing. Yesterday ,morning I enjoyed the lovely sunrise. It was beautiful I am afraid if mN appetite keeps up I will not grow much smaller.
 Practical Polly: was so sorry when I read your letter Sister Tidy Adley was lady I respected and I had many very pleasant chats with her. The fam fly have my sympathy.
 Sister Potlztch: was gladcfo hear from yeu. Four letter was very inter- esting
 Lucy Acorn: am not with Sweet William this time. have switched of an another track. I am In this old his teric city
 Aunty Nc. 1: 1 am so near but yet sc far. If I could find you I would cali The trolley goes right by the door Quite handy ~. I might give Club No. 2sa surpris, l some day. I miss Club No;i I will close by wishing sIl pleasant good mornng. .z.
 SISTER READY
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SOCIAL CORNER POETRY.
oCroBEE FLowERs.

Though winter frosts are drawing nigh Their bright hues are the same. Their dauntless heads are lifted high, Undtmed their hearts of flame. Not theirs to grieve OCT glories past Or mourn the vanished year, The few remaining hours that last All breathe of hopeNand cheer. And we who watch the shadows creep, And fe,e the setting sun, How dear the memeries that we keep, Of blessed work new done Sweet hope and faith and courage high May light the closing hours, This is the message waited by The brave October flowers.
 Sent in by A. B. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
BLACK GEORGE CAKE AND FILL ING

Dear. Social Corner Editor and Sis- ters: l would like to be a member Of the Social Ctner. I attended meet ine or picnic of the Corner club and thought the members were fine will send you a cake recipe.
 Black George Cake: One cup moiasses two cups flour, two and. one-half table- spoons butter. three tablespoons sugar, yolk of one egg well beaten, one seant teaspoon of soda, one scant cup boiling water, cloves, aIlspice and nutmeg. Bake In layers.
 Black George Filling: One cup sugar one tablespoon water cooked together till 1t threaSi. then take white of one egg well beaten, one cup of raisins, put together and beat well. I'll take as my penname TTNY ANN,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
IDEAS FOR cHRIsTMAs c,rrs

IDEAS FOh CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
 Good Morning Social Corner Editor and Sisters: I have been wanting to send
 you few of my Ideas for Christmas
 gifts, for I think that the gifts that are
 made by the gfver carry with them a
 double message. They bespeak loving
 thoughts and convey more of the ner-
 scnality than Is possible with rennern
 brance of any other kind The objects that I will send will serve real pur- pose and possesses 8 certain intrinsic worth, yet they are simple and their making is quite within the power of any woman who Is at all delft. First, I will send directions for three simple edges There are innumerab1e uses for strnnle edgings to be worked right into the edge of hem, whether the article be one of l household use or garment These are very pretty erocheted on handkerchiefs !: | Fasten the thread Tn hem chain Ib, 1 in hem, repeat from to end. ] Second rcw C under 5 chain oh 1 g. make 3 c under next five oh, keep- 1 ing last 2 sts of each on hook ue,- l til all 8 are made. then dropping All stitches of hook together, make D, then l 5 ch, fasten with 1 s c, repeat from :. i This Is a pretty edge and so easy 1 Fasten thread in hem. chain 4, make 1 s in chain next to st, on hook 1 d c. in l next eh st, c. in lase oh, s t, fastan
 in hem with c and repeat from :. I like this one for ends of scarfs, and made out of the line working cotton is pretty for handkerchiefs Fasten thread to material, oh I, 0 Tn Sd st, oh, i q C in hem, oh, 3. 1 in top of last Id C. d c in hem, repeat from .
 A Button Bag: Every woman who ha.
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WILL GREATLY MISS TIDY ApIEY.

Dear Corner Folk: I was very much pleased to be>able to attend the meeting of Club No. on the 2d of Novemter- and was glad to see so many new mem bers. Delothy was there and ss-uSslaI- I was glad to see her And Biddy came in for a snort call. having called on her way home from the funeral of sour de- parted sister, Tidy Adiey. Tes, wet shan
 miss her. She always had such a pleas ant smile and warm welcome for us all
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
PEACH AND sUET PLUM PupDINes

PEACH AND SUEG PLUM PCDDlN US.
 Dear Sisters of the Social Corenr: Just
 3 few lines and many thanks to Joan for
 recipe for green tomatoes and lemon, as
 had few green tomatoes, l thought I
 would use them up. I am sending good
 recipe for peach pudding. It is very
 nice. I made one today for dinner and
 1t is very easy to make. Fill greased baking dish with peaches Make batter and pour over top one tablespoon of but ter, one-half cup of sugar, one cup flour, one teaspoon of baking powder. one well beaten egg, ore-haf teaspoon of salt. one cup milk. Bake in a moderate over 30 minutes. Serve with cream.
 Suet Plum Pudding: One cup of mo- lasses, one cup of finely chopped suet, one cup of milk, three cups of flour, one cup of stoned raisins, add entrants and citron If liked one teaspoon of soda, one tea spoon of cloves and cinnamon and nut | meg. Put <I tin boiler and boil three hours This is a good pudding, too. | will keep in the winter. When wanted cut in slices and steam. Make a sauo, ] of sugar and butter.
 l Best wishes to The Corner.
 1 BLACKBERRY BRIER.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-12
SOCIAL CORNER MEETING

Dear Social Corner Members: Just a few lines to extend the invitation to members and friends to, come to So- cial Corner meeting Nov. 18th, at Leba- non Grange hall. Please bring plate. cup, knife, fork and spoon, also some thing nice to eat as usual. We hope that members from other Cubs will try to come.
 Best wishes to the Corner.
 AI.NISA
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SOCIAL CORNER EVENTS. Nov. 16.-CIub No. Meets at
 Lebanon Grange Hall.
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES

KITTY LOU: Letters received and for warded as requested.
 SPRY BIRD: Address forwarded as requested.
 TUNY ANN. Your name has been added to the Social Corner list. '.