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Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-14
ULDY.
THE BEDTIME STORY.

Dear Corner Sisters: I wonder how many of us have found that, when even ing comes and supper is past, the little ones of the familv are so tired they would much rather lie \ n upon the rug before the stove or upon the sofa to rest. In a few minutes they invariably fall asleep and then how hard 1t is to pick them up and put them to bed.
 When my little brothers were small between the ages of and 7,these little ones would tease me to tell stories. and I was called upon to tell of Joseph and his bad brothers" or "Peasie and Beanie" But when night came the lit- tie, tired boys were too tired to undress without help.
 When a story was called for during the daytime I'd say. "Wait until bedtime and I'll tell you the story you %e best oi all" Then after supper was over anG the little faces were all washed I would have then choose the story.
 After the story was told, I'd kiss then good night, tuck them up in bed and have 1 the evening free to do as I wished. ETHELYN
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DAYS TO GET OUT IN THE FIELDS
 WITH CHILDREN.

Dear Sisters of The Corner: Our octo- Der meeting has come and gone. It means goodbye to our out of door picnics for uuite while, doesn't 1t? and nothing can quite compare to wonderful out of doors, but there's something thrilling in the thought of a cozy fire these rather chilly evenings, and later on Halloween and Thanksgiving, with the preparation for all the goodies, and last, but not least, Christmas. We can have picnics of our own indoors These are the days we ought to plan 10 meet the children when they come from school and go in the helds with them, gather nuts, and enjoy The beautiful coloring of nature for we know November''s days are bare and chill md they're coming soon.
 found out something in regard to lsliy this last week, and I must pass 1t pn. had made a lot of jelly and had had good luck with 1t this summer. Tried some apple, and thought 1t would Turely jell- since apple almost always lslls. but these apples must have been toe ripe, for they made beautiful looking Byrup but not jelly let them stand ir the sun with glass over them, but had nc tuck. had heard Of Concentrated pectin" in bottles being on sale. so ] bought a bottle. Pectin is the substance In fruit that makes the fruit jell. After had poured one-half of the bottle in and let it stand over night, I had jeliyl ] Eas glad to pour Daraffin over the tops oi
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out, among the number coming before me are the faces of Tidy Addly. Aunt Mary, Etta Barber and others whose pen names cannot recall.
 Dear Aunty No. E: trust you will pardon me for not answering your kind letter. I intended to do so but I find I aih quite dilatory about writing to my friends. was so sorry to hear of your illness, but trust you are again in your usual health. You can imagine my time has been quite taken up when you read that from the 18th of July to Sept 23d I was in Worcester, Mass, at my. cousins. We took many auto rides going into the country; also we spent quite little time at the shore in view of the ocean all the time There was a pier running far out which belongs to the United States gov ernment for vessels coming in with pro- visions for men stationed at the fort Al. though I may be recorded as one of the oldest members of the Social Cornerites in age, I am quite able to hold my own as the saying is. am thankful I car be of service to those about me. Jennie: Thanks for Christmas card Another soon will be here.
 Maine Lover: Thanks for fine present Will write soon to you.
 Kind thoughts for all.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-14
DOM PEDRO.
MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MAD1

Editor and Social Sisters: In the Cor ner page of Sept. 18th sister wrote just sit down and write what is nearest to your aeart.''
 My thoughts take me to the many changes that have been made in the city of Norwich since I was a child, having been born there in the year 1S42, near Franklin square, and living there until 1860.
 The use of the horse cars has come . and gone, the trolley cars taking their place. What was called the Greeneville hourly taking people from the square to Greeneville was in use before the horse cars. Franklin square was very busy place at that time. In the center of the
 square was a large wooden watering
 treugh-the stopping center for the farm
 CTS coming into the city from the sur
 rounding country. How strange it would 1 look now to see a yoke of oxen drawing
 one or two cords of wood cut in 4foot l lengths? One was often seen coming l from Preston. driven by a woman--Lu- cinda Grant-which looked quite out of
 place at that time. don't know as it would seem as bad at the present time,
 as women are taking up the work which 1 formerly was considered mems work. They parade in the streets in a way that in 1 those days would have been looked up-
 on as a ridiculous show of themselves
 There were the charcoal wagons coming from Voluntown. At the bottom they
 were the size of the cart body, but fared out at the top and boarded up to flolc the coal. They looked top heavy as they were driven through the streets, the cr3 of Charcoal, charcoal and at las Handing at the square. The public hay
 scales were situated there where load:
 of hay were brought to be weighed. Il Robert Herriclk, who had a grocer.
 store near hy, was the public weighe
 and measurer of wood, the measure of ;
 cord of wood being feet lon, fee high and feet wide. Some days man!
 wood and coal teams would be there
 making it appear quite like a bushes center. It still has the same appearance only more so with the people hurrying t
 get their cars, autos rushing along il too much of hurry to let the peopl pass in peace and safety. wonder wha all this hurrying and rushing is going t . lead this world into.
 Trusting this will be interesting read . ing to some readers, will leave othe changes to some future time. Variety 1 3 the spice of life.
 Best wishes to the editor and all Cor 5 ner sisters.
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ROSE OF SHARON.
A GREAT LOSS IN DEATH OF MAR REED AND HAPPY.

Dear Cornerites: It is with a sad heart that 1 write to the Corner today as mention the death of our dear sister, Married and Happy. I am sure it will come as a shock to the most of us, as few knew she had not been in her usual health for some months past, and seri- ously i'll for about three weeks.
 At this time our mind goes back to the 18th of October. 1912, when we first met her in her cottage, going there through an invitation to all writers to meet and become acquainted. There were eleven in that little party. Married and Happy, Samantha and two daughters, Aunt Mehitable and sister, Aunty No. 1, Biddy, Betsy Bobbitt, Pink Rose and myself, with Ready coming later, but too late to meet with us. This was the Corner that has developed into a man. moth, active social circle, made up of five branches, where pleasing acquaint- aces have been made and many valued ] friendships formed. Starting a biz thing like this was but one small ac- complishment from the the original schemes that teemed her active brain The first meeting in a hall was held in November, three years later and Mar ried and Happy and myself were hostess es, but on that memorable day an un. fortunate illness kept her in bed anc under her direction I arose to the occa- sion and with the assistance of The OnlS One we made the day a success, the
 first of many happy times together. Ss you see the Corner has lost valued con | tributor and friend, as she gave mucf time and thought for the interests of ths l Corner. Her enthusiasm was away greater than her strength. keenly fee the loss of my co-worker in Social Cor ner work and not only that but in he unusual way she was one of the mos
 thoughtful, devoted friends one coul, possibly have. I could not begin to tell and this Is not the place Of the magni tude of her life and the far-reachinl helpfulness to scores on scores of hu manityy, that will rise up and call he
 blessed.
 I I am glad to have known her inti
 mately enough to know of some of he
 thoughtful, kindly deeds done in such
 quiet way, but few would know. Sh
 was permitted to go great things wher
 others could only stand and look. Ther will never be but one Married and Hap py and may the memory of her goo
 deeds be an inspiration to us all. w lare sure she heard the welcome words
 Good and faithful servant. enter unit
 the joy of your Lord" Our deep sym
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JOAN ANSWERS THE APPEAL.

Dear Social Corner Members Here I am, after months of silence. Some are asking for letters from the old writers. That applies to me in every sense of the word I've enjoyed reading about the trips the sisters have taken. especially the one Ma of Greene Gables wrote, as I first saw the light of day in the Keystone State. about ten miles from Honesdsle, and haze cousins living in Scranton and Sayre. have not attended any of the picnics, but have passed a very pleasant summer among my silent companions, the flowers. Jack Frost has not harmed any
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Life is But a Game of Cards.

Life Is but game of cards, which each one has to learn; Each shuffes, cuts and deals pack, and each trIenp does turn. Some turn a high card at the top, while others turn a low: Some hold a hand quite full of trumps, while others none can show. Some shufhe with a practiced hand, and pack their cards with care. Eo they may know, when they are dealt, where all the leaders are. Thus fools are made the dupes of rogues and rogues each other cheat; But he is very wise, indeed. who never meets defeat. In playing. some will lead the ace, the.l counting card to save; Some lay the deuce, and some the trey and many play the knave; Some play for money, and some for fun
 and some for worldly fame, And not until the games played out car
 they count up the gain. When hearts are trumps, some play fol
 love. then pleasure decks the hour No thought of sorrow checks our joy, II
 rosy bounteous bower. N0 QdIlCe aIQ SInB. sweet InuS1C make
 our cards at random play, And while the heart remains on top, oul
 game is but a holiday. when diamonds chance to crown the top
 then players stake their gold, And heavy sums are won and lost, b,
 gamblers young and old, Intent on winning, each doth watch hi
 cards with eager eye, ge he may watch his neighbor's hand ant
 cheat him on the sly. When clubs are trumps, look out for wal
 on ocean and on land, Fer bloody deeds are oftSa done whel
 clubs are in the hand; Tnen lives are staked instead of gold, tn
 days are worn-out red, Across the broad Atlantic now, sec club
 have got the lead. And last of all is when the spade i
 turned by the hand of time, And always finishes up the game in ever,
 land and cline, No matter how much man may win e
 how much man may save. Yeu'n find the spade turn up at last an
 dig the players grave.
 Sent in by PUSSY WILLOW.
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WILL BE MISSED IN MANY WAYS,

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: l was saddened at receiving news from my sister in Connecticut ot the pass ing away of Married and Happy. She will be missed in many ways, and to her im- mediate family, husband and son, and her father, extend my heartfelt sympathy. was permitted to enjoy with Theoda a pleasant night and day at her home in New London, at that tune meeting her father. whose klndneSs never forgot, as he did so much for us all as we landed in 8 hard rainstorm. Last July number of the sisters met at her summer cottage in Willimantic by invitation. I was not privileged to go. but 1t was an enjoyable time, was informed, and can imagine the pleasure one had at her summer cot tage, as some years ago attended a soical Corner gathering of a few sisters there.
 But the sisters are leaving the ranks. and as think of those who have passed
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SOCIAL CoRNER POETRY. Washing the Dishes.

Washing the Dishes. When we on simple ra1ions sup How easy is the washing up! But heavy feeding complicates The task by soiling many plates. And though grant that have prayed That we might find a serving maid. I'd scullion all my days, think, To see Her smile across the sinki wash, She wipes. Tn water hot I souse each dish and pan and pot; While Taffy mutters, purrs and begs, And rubS himself against my legs. The man who never in his life Has washed the dishes with h's wife Or polished up the silver plate He still Is largely celibate. One warning: there is certain ware That must be handled with all care; The Lord Himself will give you up If you should drop a Willow cup.
 @Christopher Morley.
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CALLING ON A FRIEND.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: want to tell you of a little walk I had Friday morning. It is about a mile and half from my home. up long hill and down a shcrt one. part of the way through big woods where the trees were 70 grand and tall and the birds were living here and there, and singing. 1 Bven frightened a partridge. The one who owns the place is a schoof teacher near Boston. She and her friend, a school teacher, too, of art, come sum- ners through their vacation. The care taler of 1t is a friend of mine we are In the same class at Sunday school She was pleased to see me. After a little that she wanted me to come and see the howers. Such big garden of flowers of Lll kinds. and the frost hadn't even look- ed at them. It was the young ladies' garden, and how they must have worked to have kept the weeds, out. They also have big vegetable garden, but they hire neighbor to take care of that Az soon as things get ripe or ready to eat they will begin to can. Such workers as they are. and very seldom miss Sunday in Sunday sciool. Both are good singers and how we miss them when their school begins. The one who owns the place has fiivver, 80 they come week ends and get the fall vegetables to take home with them.
 After picking a large bouquet, I said T must be going home" I hadn't beer but little way when. looking down. ] Eaw two big four-leaf clovers PickIns them for luck, I put one in the singins book when got home. as we are needinf new books for the school. said 1t migh decide which kind we would like best The other clover put in my diary. al it has been hard work for me the pas year to write much in 1t. When I begin to think of my troubles I am in hope that four-leaf clover will be a help, 1 hgnS come true
 I want to thank Balsam Fir and Twic Twenty for the rest of the Soldiers Prayer Book wish Twice Twenty wouI, answer that riddle.
 ROSALND.
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WESTMINSTER

Mir. and Mrs. William Hoyle of Prov. idence. R. l.. are guests of Mir. and Afrz Charles Barstow.
 Wild violets have been gathered and clusters of Dorothy Perkins roses in, sew eral places in Westminster within the past few days.
 Miss Emma Connolly of New York Tor the past two summers a guest of Mrs. Meade, and who has made many friends in her visits here. returned tc New York Monday of last week. Miss Connolly was detained here longer thas she planned by an accident at the Wind. ham county Fair, which she has near. ly recovered from. Few people are as sinart as they fhinl other people think they are.
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ORIGINATOR. OF THE CORNER SGCIALs

Dear Corner Friends: What a lovely fall we are having. The weather seems more like August than October. I think never saw the foliage more beautiful. It has been ideal for auto riding, and I have taken several nice trips during the summer and fall.
 was much grieved at the news of the death of Married and Happy. Only few weeks ago I with a. few friends spent a delightful day at her camp cottage, where the first Corner social was held.
 Later on she suggested that we form clubs in different sections. and the Willi- mantle club was No. 1, of which she was a member. She was always ready 'to help in every way. and her smiling face will be sadly missed. I wish to extend my sympathy to her family.
 I also sympathize with all who have | lost dear ones. Greetings to alL HTTI ny
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GREAT LOSS To CORNER.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters I greet you all once again. I am trIly grieved to learn about our sister Married and Happy's death. met her first in her own home on the camp ground at Willi- mantle. She gave the first Social Corner gathering at her home there. She was a lovely person to meet with. The Corner will miss her very much. The family have my sympathy.
 With best wishes to all, remain.
 SISTER READY,
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TROTTIE,
AooNsrANr WORKER FOR GOOD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Friends I have this afternoon attend ed the funeral of our Social Corner sis ter. Married and Happy (Alrs. James N. Sterry). It took place in the Methodist church and was very largely attended. She had spent the most of her life here and made many friends. Her pastor, Rev. M. E. Center, spoke very feeingly of her, how helpful she had always been in the church and also of her work dur ing the World war. He said a man told him not more than a week ago. how grateful he was for what she had done for him when he was a soldier, i'll and away from home and friends. That re- minds me of what she told me during the war. She said, Hast Sunday I gave dinner to 25 soldier boys. Some of them were away from home for the first time in their lives, were homesick and thankful to be treated as they would have been in their own home" That sure is a record few can beat.
 She has been a very popular writer and helper in the Social Corner, but fol year or more she had dropped out or account of i'll health. found three o1 the Corner sisters from Willimantic al the funeral, Theoda, Mahitable and Prac. tical Polly. but did not see any iron Norwich. There are so many of Clut No. 2 in and around there Twas quite surprised not to meet any from there There was profusion of beautiful flow CTS, some very large pieces and man! lovely sprays. Intermet was in Com stocks cemetery, Montville.
 I thought the sisters who were no present at the funeral might like t,
 know about how she and ner good worl
 was appreciated here in her own city o
 New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-14
RAINY DAYS ARE CoMFoRT DAYS

Dear Social Corner Folks and Readers :: These days of wet rain we use our head more than our feet as a rule. call rainy days my comfort days with no lawn to rake and no trips to make to market, but thinking about a recent din- ner at a young friends with loads of good things One in particular was fried sausage with creamed beef turned over it. It was fine combination. P. B, doesn't take any back seat in cooking There was also delicious apple pie glaz- CT over the top with the beaten white oi an egg and set back in the oven for two or three minutes. What happy and pros. porous homes there would be if all young women would do likewise. It is not mar alone that is reached through the stom ach. i
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APPRECIATED EXPRESSIONS.

Dear Social Corner Editor: For the family of Mrs. Helen H. Sterry. I wish to give an expression of appreciation felt for the beautiful floral tributes, al- so for the kindly spirit prompting them which were received from the sisters of The Corner, also for the kind messages we have had.
 JAMES N. SHERRY.
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ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

. STRANGER IN THE CITY: Your naine has been added to the Social Conner membership list.
 DON'T WORRY: Another reminder that the harvest season Is at hand. Many thanks.
 LENA: Your name has been listed in The Corner.
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A NEW CORNER MEMBER.

To the Editor of the Social Corner: ] would like to come into the Social Cor ner Circle as I've been a reader of The Bulletin and Courier for many years and remember when this family of sisters started. I have found many help- ful hints in their letters
 I will take for my pennarnsf
 STRANGER IN THE CITY
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SYMPATHIZES WITH FAMILY ]
 LOSS.

Dear Social Corner Friends and Editor wish 10 extend my sympathy to the family of Married and Happy She will be much missed. I knew her by her writings and am well acquainted with her son, who taught school in our town and who is member of our grange.
 o. H. o.
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of them yet. Have been looking for call from
 Keziah Doolittle. She has not appeared. Hope to see her soon. | Best wishes to all. LOAN.
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THE SOCIAL CORNER
DO WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH ALL YOUR
 HEART.

the numbers and get them out of sight
 They had been knocking around for over week. Best wishes for The Corner. CHELSEA.
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ANOTHER NEW ArENrnER

To Editor of Social Corner: Having attended several of the meetings at the Buckingham Memorial, have become so interested would like to become a member.
 Will take for my pen name, LENA.
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pathy goes out ot the family and may they be comforted with the comfort the word cannot give.
 THEODA.
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LENA.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Narys Wins OuerP Pioneers; Mendenhall Makes Record
DELAWARE WELL REPRESENTED AT
MEET OF DELMARVIA-PENN CIRCUIT


ton VIII b held there number
Of vital matters which @ conference
tvss Of the Peninsula and
Rules rsgsrdns ws conduct Of fairs
for the different
hs the principal meeting
Could Writ Willis viii
The three representatives the association which
Delaware shern Gould .
brcakers.
capacity onacia the
section 1e
He the spring Of
his norhwsrd untn along september
cfciated twenty
j. Writ Willis IL well horse circles
stable OF horses which pEoted
enviabls reputation
consistend winners
Delaware 10 keen- interested
OF the best animals
II.
both th.s established
performances throughout tho country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
THIS AND THAT OF SPORT

Health conditions permitting, How
ard High School girls basketball team
viii meet the Germantown Y. w. c. A.
team. Wednesday evening, at School
No. p, Second and Justlson streets. -.
The Church Athletic League will
start the week OF with fast double
bill at Friends School gym tonight.
Old Swedes and Silverbrook will travel
the wooden ways in the first game,
Brandywine and F1rst-Central doing
the entertaining In the final tilt.
The fast going East End baseball
team OF last year has re-organied
this year. and they are out to win the
Independent State championship. Carl
Gabriel was elected manager Of this
years team. and Fred Balback was
elected business manager. Any first
class baseball teams in or out Of the
State who have organized. who would
like to arrange games for the coming
year. should get in touch with Fred
Balback. business manager, 1851 East
Thirteenth street, city, or phone
64G5-W.
The II Company team OF New Castle
won from F Company OF Milford at
New Castle. in a basketball game,
32-3i.
The Dover National Guard quintet
added another victory to its list Sat-
urday night by defeating the Epworth
Club OF Wilmington, a. to 2S.
John Baker. captain Of No. School
swimming team last year. has again
accepted the job this year. Baker has
taken an active part IN athletics and
expects TO have a strong team.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
| Church Athletic League viii be held