,suppers ,,novel ,,suggestions ,,for ,,social ,,occasions ,compiled by ,,paul ,,pierce ,editor and ,publisher of ,what to ,eat1 the ,national ,food ,magazine1 ,superintendent of ,food ,exhibits at the ,st4 ,louis ,worlds's ,fair1 ,honorary ,commissioner of ,foods at the ,jamestown ,exposition4 ,,chicago ,,brewer1 ,,barse ,,co4 ,copyright #aijg by ,,paul ,,pierce ,,to ,,the ,,aristocracy ,,of ,,america4 ,to that much abused1 but very eminent class1 the society women of ,america1 this book is dedicated4 ,it is with a realization that they constitute the better half of the best aristocracy in the world--probably the only real aristocracy of the present day4 ,it is an aristocracy of real merit1 entree to which is attained by achievement1 not by mere inheritance4 ,no titles are inherited there2 they are bought with effort and accomplishments4 ,it is an aristocracy of the fittest1 not of chance birth4 ,out of the competition is growing a higher and higher standard for each succeeding generation1 and hence it is an aristocracy of ascent and not of descent4 ,suppers are the favorite social function of the ,american aristocrats4 ,hence it is with the highest esteem of their station1 and the honor they reflect on the nation that this humble volume is recommended to their especial protection and favor4 ,,publisher',s ,,announcement4 ,so scant is the information regarding suppers that it has been almost impossible for the host or hostess to obtain authentic knowledge regarding these functions excepting through actual experience as a guest1 and even then the prevailing ignorance has led to many erroneous conceptions causing deplorable awkwardness4 ,the publication of this volume was decided upon only after a search of libraries and bookshops everywhere revealed such a woeful dearth of information on suppers and the fact that such information as was obtainable was often misleading and in many cases positively ridiculous4 ,there is no social function that lends itself so admirably for a high class entertainment as the supper4 ,this volume1 therefore1 will fill a vacuum in the needs of society2 it will supply a long felt want of both men and women1 who often1 so often1 have worried over the proper forms and menus for suppers4 ,the book is complied by ,paul ,pierce1 publisher of ,what ,to ,eat1 ,the ,national ,food ,magazine1 an international authority on all subjects pertaining to dinings and other social functions4 ,mr4 ,pierce is the ,compiler of ,dinners and ,luncheons1 ,parties and ,entertainments1 ,breakfasts and ,teas1 and ,weddings and ,wedding ,celebrations1 to which ,suppers is a companion4 ,all the other volumes will be found most helpful to the man or woman who entertains on a large or small scale4 ,,contents ,,chapter ,i4 ,chafing ,dish ,suppers--,chafing ,dish ,cooking and ,serving--,chafing ,dish ,chat--,a ,chafing ,dish ,supper--,a ,chafing ,dish ,party--,over the ,chafing ,dish4 ,,chapter ,,ii4 ,german1 ,dutch and ,bohemian ,suppers--,some ,queer ,german ,suppers--,a ,dutch ,supper--,bohemian ,supper for ,men--,the ,dutch ,supper4 ,,chapter ,,iii4 ,entertaining in the ,modern ,apartment--,a ,little ,sunday ,night ,supper--,stag ,suppers--,a ,bachelor ,supper4 ,,chapter ,,iv4 ,suppers for ,special ,occasions--,danish ,valentine ,supper--,a ,hallowe'en ,ghost ,hunt--,a ,hallowe'en ,supper--,hallowe'en ,supper ,menus--,a ,pie ,party for ,thanksgiving ,season--,the ,pie ,shelf--,birthday ,suppers--,birthday ,party4 ,,chapter ,v4 ,miscellaneous ,suppers--,camping ,parties and ,clambakes--,nutting ,party--,harvest ,home ,supper--,autumn ,suppers--,dickens' ,supper--,boston ,supper ,party--,yachting ,party--,butterfly ,supper--,young ,married ,couples' ,supper--,head ,dress ,supper ,party--,quilting ,supper--,wedding ,supper--,waffle ,supper--,the ,bohemian ,picnic ,supper--,railroad ,party--,literary ,supper--,peanut ,party--,folk ,lore ,supper--,cake ,walk ,supper--,bridge ,whist ,supper--,after ,theatre ,menus--,a ,cold ,supper ,menu for ,hot ,weather4 ,,chapter ,,vi4 ,toasts--,stories for ,suppers4 ,,chapter ,i4 ,,chafing ,,dish ,,suppers--,,chafing ,,dish ,,cooking ,,and ,,serving--,,chafing ,,dish ,,chat--,a ,,chafing ,,dish ,,supper--,a ,,chafing ,,dish ,,party--,,over ,,the ,,chafing ,,dish4 ,in serving the most simple of chafing-dish suppers1 it would seem as though the novice had a million things to remember and a thousand duties to follow in quick succession4 ,she is the cynosure of all eyes4 ,with what grace and tact she may discharge her pretty duties1 or with what awkwardness and evident distaste1 none but a chafing audience can really appreciate4 ,charming and at home on every other occasion1 the most finished society woman frequently feels completely lost in this unwonted dipping into domestic service4 ,perhaps one of the most embarrassing moments is when1 the company assembled1 unconsciously expectant and usually most flatteringly interested1 the hostess prepares to fill and light the little lamp whose flickering flame begins the ceremony4 ,if the hostess is wise and conversation seems to flag at this interesting moment1 she will promptly start the ball rolling and relieve the tension by some extemporaneous remark1 some light jest that will at least temporarily distract the attention of the merry assemblage4 ,but this over1 there is still the inconvenient delay before the water heats1 the butter splutters and the real preparing of the supper is begun1 and remembering this and the embarassing interval1 even at the most informal supper the chafing-dish course should be preceded by a little appetizer1 or1 to speak more correctly1 diverter1 which will form a pleasant interlude1 occupy in part the attention of the guests and tend to promote the success of her favorite dish by allowing her to proceed in its preparation undisturbed by haste or excitement4 ,for this purpose something most appropriate to the supper must be served1 in order that1 as according to the customs in ancient ,rome1 the piece de resistance may be emphasized and the appetite whetted1 not cloyed by the introductory viands4 ,before the favorite ,welsh rarebit1 so rarely thought of in any combination but with ale and indigestion1 anchovy sandwiches garnished with water cress will be found delicious1 or sardines1 chilled in lemon juice1 and offered with inch wide sandwiches of buttered ,boston brown bread may be served4 ,iced shaddock pulp1 flavored with ,maraschino1 is an excellent introduction to creamed chicken4 ,egg lemonade1 clam cocktail1 raw oysters with stuffed mangoes1 or some such light course can all be easily prepared beforehand1 and should be served most daintily1 individually1 in order that no rapacious collegiate may inadvertently regale himself with a second helping1 and thereby too early spring the epicurean trap so adroitly set for later refections4 ,the lamp lighted and this first course passed1 the hostess may at least be sure of a short interval in which to make her preparations4 ,have everything ready beforehand--the rest is easy4 ,why there should be so much excitement over the cooking of an ordinary rarebit1 a creamed chicken1 a souffle of oysters or all this terrible excitement about a lobster ,newberg or a simple cheese fondue is beyond comprehension4 ,the first ambition of the young hostess seems to be a rarebit1 possibly because its frequent introduction at stag suppers makes it a great favorite with her men friends4 ,rarebits are avowedly hard to make1 and the recipes are legion1 but whatever formula you use1 whether you use cream1 ale1 beer1 curry or ,tobasco1 never fail to add two half-beaten eggs for each pound of cheese1 and serve the minute it reaches a creamy consistency4 ,this principle followed1 your rarebit woes will vanish1 and the fame of your chafing dish will be heralded abroad4 ,unless you are really an experienced cook1 it is unwise to attempt too complicated a dish1 but a little practice will soon put you quite at ease1 and a little thought will enable you to serve your ,sunday-night supper or a midnight lunch quite as easily this way as any other4 ,we are most of us familiar enough with simple cooking to prepare any ordinary dish1 and without entering into a list of formulae1 the following suggestions will be found all sufficient3 ,ham1 oyster1 bacon1 cheese1 potato1 jelly1 celery or preserved fruit omelets2 scrambled eggs2 curried oysters or chicken2 minced ham or minced tongue souffle2 fried shad roe1 calves brains1 chops1 sausages or sardines2 creamed chicken with mushrooms1 creamed sweetbreads1 liver1 bacon1 lobster1 oysters1 cold boiled fish of all kinds2 fried oyster1 clam1 corn1 pineapple1 peach1 orange or banana fritters 7fried in butter72 cheese fondue1 ,welsh rarebit1 sardines in cheese sauce1 or any other simple little dish your fancy may dictate4 ,with such an array as this to choose from1 and a hundred other equally simple dishes in reserve1 is it possible for any one to despair over the impossibilities of the chafing dish and its limited qualifications for a quick1 hot supper8 ,,chafing ,,dish ,,chat4 ,while recipes for chafing dish cookery abound1 the little hints which make all the difference between success and failure in the concoction of any given dish are usually omitted4 ,the chafing dish novice is usually obliged to learn them by that hardest of all teachers1 experience4 ,to ameliorate this difficulty1 the following suggestions are given3 ,have plenty of alcohol on hand to avoid the possibility of the lamp's going out just before some dish is completed1 otherwise1 if you are a man1 you may be tempted to use language almost warm enough to cook the ingredients4 ,if your chafing dish lamp has not been used for some time1 pour only a little alcohol into it at first1 let it stand1 and then fill it up4 ,if obliged to refill the lamp in the process of cooking1 do not do it while the lamp is very hot1 as the igniting point of alcohol is low4 ,do not fill up your lamp until ready to use it1 as alcohol evaporates very rapidly4 ,have a metallic tray underneath the chafing dish4 ,do not blow the flame to extinguish it1 or it may fly back at you and scorch your eyebrows and lashes4 ,put it out with a little extinguisher that comes with the lamp4 ,almost everything can be cooked without the hot water pan1 and thus one-half the time can be saved in making your dish4 ,raise the pan from the flame if it becomes too strong4 ,never leave the alcohol bottle uncorked1 on account of the odor of the alcohol and also to avoid the possibility of its catching fire4 ,should the contents of the bottle ignite1 clap your hand over its mouth4 ,this will extinguish the fire at once4 ,use wooden spoons for stirring1 as they do not scratch the dish4 ,almost anything that can be cooked in a sauce pan on the stove can be cooked in the chafing dish4 ,have everything you need for your dish on the table before you begin to cook1 and if possible have every ingredient1 except the seasonings1 measured4 ,one level tablespoonful of butter when melted is usually enough to cover the bottom of the chafing dish4 ,do not use too much sherry in making ,lobster ,newberg1 for alcohol1 when used in cooking1 tends to make fish or flesh tough4 ,remember in measuring out the sherry that you are preparing a dish1 not concocting a drink4 ,the sherry should not be instantly recognized2 there should be just a hint of its flavor4 ,when your dish is completed1 serve it from the chafing dish4 ,if1 however1 you prefer turning it out on a platter1 garnish the edges of the same with watercress or parsley4 ,last1 but not least1 save the best and brightest story you have heard during the week1 to relate at the chafing dish supper4 ,a ,,chafing ,,dish ,,supper4 ,a chafing dish supper menu must necessarily be confined to those dishes which are the hosts' or hostess' specialty--,welsh rarebit1 panned or creamed oysters1 shellfish1 eggs or meats4 ,the very informality of a chafing dish supper is its charm1 the guests sitting at the table while the dishes are prepared4 ,decide upon the chief dish and have everything possible prepared in the kitchen and ready to use at the table1 the cheese or meat cut into dice1 the bread or crackers toasted1 the ingredients measured and in glasses or cups and all utensils ready to use4 ,decorate the table with centerpiece and plate mats or large white cloth with bowl of flowers or fruits in the center4 ,do not have many candles or decorations on the table as these will interfere with the preparation of dishes4 ,have the chafing dish or dishes at one end of the table and some hostesses have a higher chair in which to sit while they preside over the chafing dish4 ,have the salad1 trays or platters with sandwiches and coffee machine if you make coffee at the table1 placed conveniently by those who prepare these articles of food4 ,suppose you are to serve panned oysters1 on squares of toast1 lettuce salad1 bread and butter sandwiches and coffee1 or ,welsh rarebit1 potato salad and coffee and sandwiches4 ,any of these is a good menu as you will not want sweets or ice cream at such a supper4 ,for safety place your chafing dishes on metal trays and do not fill the lamp too full4 ,many hostesses prefer to have their ingredients on the table in bowls which will not break and on ,japanese trays and use wooden spoons for stirring as they do not become hot1 and do not scratch the dishes4 ,as food is served directly from the chafing dish to the plates and the object is to have everything very hot1 garnishings are not necessary4 ,the water pan placed under the cooking pan will keep things hot after the flame is extinguished4 ,two chafing dishes come in very handy in keeping the toast and hot water hot while the main dish is being prepared4 ,have a pile of hot plates at hand and have someone place the toast on the plate and hand it to the hostess who serves from the chafing dish4 ,while she is doing this1 have someone at the other end of the table mix a plain ,french dressing and toss the lettuce leaves in it in a large bowl and serve the lettuce salad1 or serve the potato salad which should be already prepared on small fancy plates4 ,if coffee is made at the table assign this task to one guest and appoint two or three waiters to see that the sandwiches1 coffee1 salad and the chafing dish product are handed about4 ,dill pickles are popular for chafing dish suppers1 and so are wienerwursts1 rye bread and ,swiss cheese4 ,the main idea of such a supper is to keep everyone busy helping and seeing that the supper does not lag4 ,a ,,chafing ,,dish ,,party4 ,hey diddle diddle1 the cat's in the fiddle1 ,the cow jumped over the moon1 ,the little dog laughed to see the sport1 ,and the dish ran away with the spoon4 ,start in with a spelling match and spell each other down in good old-fashioned style4 ,as soon as any one misses two words he or she is dropped out4 ,finally when only one is left1 award a prize1 a little water color1 painted by the hostess1 and framed passe-partout1 to the unabridged dictionary as the winner might be called4 ,the one who fails and retires first from the field receives a toy chafing dish4 ,in the dining room the polished table is daintily set with doilies under the olive and almond dishes1 and under the plates and glasses4 ,the supper is a very simple one4 ,make creamed oysters in the chafing dish and serve them in home-made pate shells4 ,then have celery sandwiches made of thin slices of bread rolled around tender splintered stalks of celery1 and dainty lettuce sandwiches with the lettuce crisp and cold and the mayonnaise of good stiffness and small cups of coffee4 ,to divert the attention while the hostess is cooking the oysters put at each plate a large oyster shell with a verse painted upon it in the form of a recipe which brings out little characteristics of each one of the guests4 ,one man who is very clever and a dabbler in verse may receive the following3 ,for this wonder culinary ,take a pound of dictionary1 ,philosophy1 perhaps a cup-- ,beat three epics1 mix them up1 ,with a measure of blank verse ,season with oratory terse1 ,sprinkle in a bunch of rue ---- looms into view4 ,a girl who has a record of alleged broken hearts to her account1 is exploited in this style3 ,take an ounce of fickleness1 ,remorse1 perhaps a grain or less2 ,stir this into ready wit1 ,a ,siren's smile to leaven it2 ,a laugh of wondrous catchiness ,this is little ---- ,,over ,,the ,,chafing ,,dish4 ,recipes for cooking with this dish of dishes are more than plentiful1 yet new ones are always sought2 and these will all be found most excellent4 ,,sweetbreads ,,with ,,peas4 ,can of peas2 three small sweetbreads2 one teaspoonful butter2 one-half pint of stock broth2 celery leaf2 salt2 white pepper2 one-half teaspoonful brown flour4 ,stand the sweetbreads in cold water for an hour4 ,then parboil and remove rough edges1 membranes1 sinews1 etc4 ,put in cold water and keep on ice until wanted4 ,put into the chafing dish the butter and the sweetbreads4 ,when the butter has been absorbed1 add one-half pint of stock and the celery leaf1 chopped fine1 the salt1 pepper and browned flour4 ,turn the sweetbreads4 ,when the same is reduced one half it is ready4 ,while the sweetbreads are cooking open a can of green peas4 ,warm thoroughly in the chafing dish4 ,put in salt1 pepper and tablespoonful of butter4 ,serve peas and sweetbreads together4 ,,lobster ,a ,,la ,,newberg4 ,meat of a boiled lobster1 cut into large dice2 good-sized lump butter2 one gill of sherry2 one pint of cream2 yolks of two eggs2 glass of sauterne4 ,put the lobster into the chafing dish with a good-sized lump of butter and stir gently until the butter is melted and the lobster heated through4 ,mix the sherry with the cream and yolk of eggs1 first blending the latter with enough cream to make them thick as mayonnaise4 ,pour the mixture into the dish over the lobster4 ,let it simmer a moment1 then pour the sauterne over the whole and serve hot4 ,,welsh ,,rarebit4 ,one pound chopped ,american cheese2 one-half glass ale2 yolk of an egg2 one teaspoonful dry mustard2 one teaspoonful ,worcestershire sauce and butter2 a dash of red and one or two of black pepper2 a few drops of ,tabasco4 ,if cheese is fresh add salt4 ,into the chafing dish put a few small lumps of butter4 ,after it has simmered a bit put in the cheese4 ,stir constantly and gradually add the ale4 ,when the cheese and ale are well blended stir in the condiments prepared as follows3 ,to the yolk of the egg broken into a cup1 add the dry mustard and ,worcestershire sauce1 red and black pepper and ,tabasco4 ,let it have one more heating and pour over toast or toasted biscuit4 ,,chapter ,,ii4 ,,german1 ,,dutch ,,and ,,bohemian ,,suppers--,,some ,,queer ,,german ,,suppers--,a ,,dutch ,,supper--,,bohemian ,,supper ,,for ,,men--,,the ,,dutch ,,supper4 ,,some ,,queer ,,german ,,suppers4 ,at the following suppers ,german wines or beers are served during the meal when desired3 ,beer ,bouillon ,fricandeau of ,veal1 with ,macaroni ,cauliflower ,cold ,pullet1 with ,apricot ,compote ,chocolate ,souffle ,coffee ,herring ,broth ,pork ,cutlets ,cold ,turnips ,sour ,roast ,meat ,sliced1 with ,pear ,compote ,orange ,jelly ,small ,cups of ,coffee ,sardines ,turbots ,carrots1 ,creamed ,slices of ,venison1 with ,cranberry ,compote ,omelette ,black ,coffee ,plum ,bouillon ,salmon with ,butter ,fillet of ,beef with ,mushrooms ,creamed ,asparagus ,duck with ,currant ,compote ,ices ,black ,coffee ,crab ,broth ,cold ,slices of ,beef1 with ,plum ,sauce ,sour ,potatoes ,belgian ,hare1 ,sour ,cream ,sauce ,crackers and ,cheese ,small ,cups of ,coffee ,in ,germany the rich and poor alike have the same taste for strange and extraordinary dishes1 though these are prepared in a more costly manner in the houses of the wealthy4 ,the ,german geschmack1 to borrow their own word1 seems different from that of other nations4 ,a waiter who had the selection of a menu for the principal officers' mess in ,berlin1 when questioned stated that all the sweets were regularly struck out by the officer who revised the bill of fare with the remark1 ,give us only sour4 ,that the ,germans1 however1 lay great stress on the culinary art is best proved by the fact that in the ,german domestic exhibition1 recently held in ,berlin1 the recipes were sold at the rate of #ab-a_/b cents apiece and freely bought at that price4 ,the ,germans have a greater variety of soups1 including chowders1 broths and bouillons1 than any other nation of ,europe4 ,most peculiar are their beer soups4 ,one of the most popular of these is beer and raisin soup1 which1 in the form of chowders1 broths1 bouillons and soups1 is served for breakfasts1 dinners1 and suppers4 ,it is made as follows3 ,boil a sufficient quantity of raisins in water with a slice of bread in it until the raisins are soft4 ,then pour in beer till the mixture tastes quite strong4 ,sweeten with sugar and when it boils add from a half to a whole teaspoonful of flour thickening4 ,stir the liquid and add whisked eggs or cream4 ,it might seem the height of human imagination to combine beer and raisins in a soup or bouillon1 but the ,germans proceed a step further and make a favorite soup1 broth or bouillon out of beer and milk1 which are mixed together in the proportion of two pints of milk to one pint of beer and prepared with the addition of currants1 flour and salt4 ,fruit soups1 broths and bouillons of all kinds play an important part at ,german luncheons1 dinners and suppers1 and really some of them are delicious4 ,perhaps the best is a strawberry decoction which is made as follows3 ,boil some biscuit powder in water4 ,add wine1 sugar and cinnamon according to taste4 ,in case the mixture is not thick enough stir in a little corn flour4 ,when this has boiled take it off the fire and put in some cupfuls of ripe strawberries which must have lain an hour with sugar over them4 ,serve as soup1 broth or bouillon4 ,fish soups are also very usual1 the chief fish employed for the purpose being the carp and the pike4 ,indeed the ,germans seem able to make soup out of anything and1 not only to make it1 but enjoy it4 ,vegetables at ,german dinners1 luncheons or suppers are always served in a special course by themselves1 being served cold at suppers4 ,they are dressed with oil1 butter1 or drippings1 never boiled in water as we cook them4 ,these fats are placed in a saucepan and allowed to boil before the vegetables are put in4 ,suet may be used instead of the above4 ,of course1 this method of dressing does not always apply to potatoes--which are boiled in the ,american manner1 though served in a countless variety of ways4 ,they are served with melted butter and parsley sauce as a dish by themselves4 ,they are served with sour milk sauce4 ,other preparations of potatoes are too numerous to mention1 but we may briefly enumerate sour potatoes with bay leaves 7the latter being boiled with them71 potato fritters1 potatoes and apples1 potatoes and pears1 potatoes and damsons1 potatoes and vermicelli1 etc4 ,some of these mixtures we attest1 from personal experience after tasting them1 are not so unsavory as at first sight might appear4 ,the potato is a vegetable of undecided flavor and lends itself to combinations with sweet fruits in an extraordinary manner4 ,indeed by the addition of sugar in some of the ,german dishes it would pass for a fruit itself4 ,sour roast meat is a favorite with ,germans4 ,the extraordinary taste which finds pleasure in eating this sour meat is little less remarkable than the strange way in which the viand is prepared4 ,whey is first taken and curdled with vinegar1 and the meat is laid in this1 the whey and vinegar being changed every two days4 ,this preliminary pickling goes on for more than a week until the meat is thoroughly sour and sodden4 ,if not sour to the last degree the cook has orders to baste it with vinegar while roasting1 so as to secure the extreme point of acidity4 ,before it is put to the fire the cooks often slash it1 and rub it with cayenne pepper1 onions1 turnips and the crust of black bread so as to give it some recondite flavor1 with the merit of which we are unacquainted4 ,when finally cooked1 it is eaten by ,germans with as much relish as a fine sirloin is by ,americans4 ,this meat is very popular when served cold at suppers4 ,at ,german suppers along with the meat is eaten the compote4 ,this is a species of preserved or stewed fruit1 which is served on little glass plates1 and lies at the side of the supper plate4 ,it is not an uncommon sight to see a ,german at supper or dinner putting methodically a piece of meat in his mouth and next instant a spoonful of cranberries or stewed apricots1 and repeating the process indefinitely as long as the meal lasts4 ,the little glass plate on which the compote lies is lifted to the mouth along with the spoon1 replaced on the table1 and then the ,german attacks his meat for another mouthful only4 ,a ,,dutch ,,supper4 ,some cold night try an ,american version of a ,dutch supper4 ,have the place cards in the form of ,hans ,brinker with the silver skates1 or sketches of ,henriette ,ronner's famous cats4 ,a windmill for a centerpiece and copies of the wooden shoes for bonbons and nuts4 ,use ,delft china and of course the coffee must be from ,mandheling or ,padang--the best ,java4 ,from a ,german bake shop get the bread1 either ,kummel1 7which is rye with caraway seeds71 or ,pumpernickel4 ,be sure and have herring and anchovies in some form--anchovy toast is nice4 ,the simplest way to prepare this is to toast white bread cut in strips1 then spread each with butter and essence of anchovy4 ,fry some fine oysters4 ,prepare plenty of cabbage salad or cold slaw1 with boiled dressing4 ,from a delicatessen store procure dill pickles and a nice ,edam cheese4 ,after these1 serve rich compotes of fruit--cherry and plum1 with anise seed cookies and little nutmeg and cinnamon cakes1 so that if1 perchance1 dreams follow1 they will be of the tropic seas and the fragrant breezes of the ,dutch spice islands4 ,,bohemian ,,supper ,,for ,,men4 ,here are two ideas for a ,bohemian supper4 ,knowing that men prefer substantial dishes with generous helpings to a great number of fancy messes as they term it1 we would therefore suggest a ,beefsteak supper4 ,first serve raw oysters4 ,after the oysters have the steaks brought in on separate platters1 placing platters before the second1 fifth1 eighth1 eleventh1 etc1 guests4 ,these men cut the steak for the men on their left and right4 ,with the steaks serve ,french fried potatoes and the ,vienna bread or rolls1 the very hard crusty kind4 ,for the second course serve cheese1 a rarebit on hard crackers1 or any strong cheese4 ,serve ale or beer with this supper and no sweets4 ,in buying the steaks the chef will have to pay more attention to the quality of the meat1 than size and appearance4 ,the steaks should be broiled over coals and served piping hot in their own gravy4 ,the second menu includes one hot dish1 a rabbit fricasse or stew4 ,any chef 7especially ,german7 can prepare what is called ,hassenpfeffer stew4 ,this is rabbit soaked in vinegar and cooked with certain herbs and is liked by ,bohemians4 ,with this serve potato salad and cold dishes1 ,swiss cheese on rye bread1 ,westphalian ham1 ,frankfurters1 ,bologna1 cottage cheese with chopped chives1 dill pickles1 ,spanish onions sliced in vinegar1 ,french mustard1 radishes1 spring onions1 pickled beets and pickled eggs1 pickled herring4 ,serve black coffee1 beer or ale with this supper4 ,have the sandwiches in baskets and the condiments in the four-part dishes1 everything on the table and no waiters save for the liquors4 ,sardines on toast will make a good first course or appetizer for this dinner4 ,if one has a few pieces 7violin1 cello1 bass viol1 flute7 to play ,hungarian airs during the dinner it will please the guests4 ,the table should be bare of cloths of any sort4 ,arrange as a center decoration a miniature prize fight4 ,have a small platform roped off with silk cords1 toy figures of pugilists labeled1 and all the accessories4 ,for each guest a toy figure of a hunter1 football player1 golfer1 prize fighter or any desired athlete could be used4 ,on the back of the figure hang something which will refer to some particular fad or joke on the member4 ,for instance1 if one has met with an accident in hunting put a bit of porous plaster on the back of the figure4 ,if one has won a trophy1 hang a tiny loving cup or stein1 etc4 ,in place of the toasts try this3 ,arrange with a man at the telephone exchange to ring up the telephone in the house every ten or fifteen minutes during the dinner4 ,ask one man to answer the 'phone and carry on a fake conversation taking off different members of the dinner1 incorporating the question in his answer4 ,this will keep the crowd roaring4 ,a man with a megaphone describing a race or fight will keep the crowd in a good humor4 ,,the ,,dutch ,,supper4 ,the plebian ,dutch supper is the very latest mode of dispensing hospitality1 and has1 as yet1 the charm of novelty4 ,the hours range from six in the evening until midnight1 and during the heated term is very popular as the windup of a trolley or automobile ride4 ,now1 it would not do to seat an ,american crowd to a genuine ,dutch supper1 in all its glory of limburger and sour-kraut1 but relieve it of the disagreeables1 and a menu1 not fancy1 but simple and eatable1 remains4 ,the table must be covered with the whitest of linen1 while the decorations should be blue and red1 thus to combine effectively ,holland's national colors1 which1 by the way1 are not the same as our own4 ,the center is occupied by a great dish of stuffed eggs1 garnished with parsley1 the green sprays trailing on the cloth2 as a companion to this1 there is a large platter of thinly sliced ham1 cold1 but the weinies must be steaming hot4 ,then there is a salmon salad encircled by water cress or nasturtium leaves1 and at intervals1 dainty mounds of potato salad4 ,tomatoes with ,french dressing 7with onions would be more in keeping71 small saucers of cheese1 sweet and sour pickles1 olives1 slaw 7instead of sour-kraut71 bread1 in layers of white and brown1 and last1 but by no means least1 smear-kase1 served individually4 ,pretzels and fruits1 which may include any and all kinds1 form the dessert1 and can be most artistically arranged by a tasteful person with deft fingers4 ,beer1 in mugs1 is1 of course1 the correct beverage1 but the lighter wines are also permissable4 ,one charming feature of the supper is that it is served cold and all together1 which leaves the hostess free to enjoy her guests without fear that something will go wrong in the culinary department4 ,now1 like everything else1 the ,dutch supper can be made elaborate1 and the bill of fare extended and put in courses1 but a friendly gathering about a homely meal1 where one naturally feels at ease1 will appeal to most as preferable4 ,,chapter ,,iii4 ,,entertaining ,,in ,,the ,,modern ,,apartment--,a ,,little ,,sunday ,,night ,,supper--,,stag ,,suppers--,a ,,bachelor ,,supper4 ,there are some people to whose distorted vision the tiniest molehills are magnified into veritable chains of mountains1 rugged and insurmountable2 and if1 in addition to their other woes1 they happen to be unfortunate enough to dwell in a flat1 their desolation is complete4 ,to these women what is said on the subject of entertaining in a modern apartment will possess not one atom of interest4 ,before their horrified eyes will gleam a thousand unsolvable difficulties1 and an attempt to successfully evade them might engulf them still further1 so this appeal for the much maligned tenement of the day is to some bright little woman whose very touch transforms and whose ready brain devises with unerring accuracy4 ,first2 it is not to be supposed1 if you are dwelling in a modern apartment1 that your wealth is unlimited1 your resources illimitable and just for that very reason your fertile brain has far more opportunity to exercise its originality than if you merely telephoned covers for twelve to some fashionable caterer1 stepped into an evening gown held by an obsequious maid1 and exhibited your jewels at the head of your well appointed table1 conscious 7if not troubled7 by the fact that this same man was turning out well-served dinners by the dozen1 shaping them all 7like his ice-cream7 in certain fashionable moulds4 ,we all retain just enough of the old ,adam to relish a well earned victory1 and the old lady whose light hand for cake is the talk of the township1 is just as much of an artist in her own way as the fashionable decorator4 ,it is almost as impossible to set down a given rule for entertaining as it was for the old darkey to present in tangible form her famous recipe for pones4 ,why1 honey1 said she1 it's easy enuf4 ,i jes stir up a little cohn meal and watah1 adds some salt and other truck and cooks it till it's done4 ,sho nuf you cud make it yousef4 ,it is quite as often the hand that stirs the cake as well as the ingredients themselves that makes the entertainment successful4 ,there are some women who have a perfectly inexplicable talent for making life livable4 ,under their deft fingers awkward curtains and draperies assume classic form2 from their imaginations blossom forth the most marvelous devices for entertainment and comfort2 their ferns never have scales and their umbrella plants do not wither at the edges4 ,these are the women who1 with studied patience and ready tact1 overlook the small ills our flesh is heir to and bring forth into the bright sunshine the many opportunities which everyone's life contains4 ,a woman who lives in an apartment so tiny and modest it would seem at first glance almost impossible to entertain therein1 can study its best effects and give as charming little dinners as were ever attended4 ,her dining room1 small but cosy1 seems made for decoration and her table may well be the delight of many a more ambitious hostess4 ,the decorations1 simple1 inexpensive and artistic1 are the outward and visible signs of her individual taste4 ,no thick stalks of unbending and forbidding bouquets disfigure her pretty vases4 ,her candles gleam through dainty shades 7of paper it is true7 fashioned by her own deft fingers4 ,full-skirted and fluffy1 their inexpensiveness makes it quite possible to have them of all colors and shades1 and a much-prized pair of silver candelabra lend dignity to the general effect4 ,quiet entertaining1 preceded by gracious little notes presaging a cordial welcome1 is one of her fancies1 and one is quite sure that at her home the entertainment will be deprived of customary stiffness and will resolve into a merry table of congenial friends4 ,a short time ago an old friend of such a woman became engaged and wishing to meet his fiancee she followed her call by an invitation to supper4 ,appreciating the newness of the engagement and her slight acquaintance with the young lady1 she wisely made it a little supper of four and decked her table with sweet simplicity4 ,her china1 of dainty ,limoges1 was purchased with an idea of being serviceable for many occasions1 and is mostly in odd half-dozens1 although the color scheme throughout is green and white1 a combination which blends well with anything4 ,her soup plates1 tea plates1 dinner plates1 platters and vegetable dishes are of the same pattern1 but the china for the entree1 the salad set1 dessert set1 cheese plates1 bread and butter plates1 etc41 are all of a different but harmonizing design4 ,green and white being always a lovely color for the table and also admitting of very inexpensive treatment1 make informal suppers not only quite possible but very attractive as well4 ,the table was round1 just large enough for four1 and nearly covered with a pretty lunch cloth embroidered in white4 ,in the center a huge butterfly bow of wide green ribbon that just matched the china trailed nearly to the edge of the table4 ,over the cloth were scattered white carnations and ferns in artistic carelessness1 and two slender candlesticks1 with generously green skirted candles1 broke the flat effect4 ,each candlestick wore1 with holiday gayness1 a large green bow1 and the soft combination of color and grouping was charming4 ,the supper itself was very simple4 ,a course of raw oysters and stuffed mangoes1 with the usual accompaniment of horseradish and lemon1 came first4 ,quail on toast with quince jelly 7the jelly served in individual forms on tiny leaves of lettuce7 followed with stuffed potatoes as an accompaniment and a delicious little chestnut salad was next in order4 ,the dessert was a rich chocolate cream1 stiffened with gelatine and moulded round with a large hole in the center4 ,this was filled high with thick cream1 whipped1 sweetened and flavored with maraschino4 ,the bonbons1 of green and white1 added the last touch of harmonic color to the dainty little feast4 ,a ,,little ,,sunday ,,night ,,supper4 ,shortly after this1 encouraged by her success1 she gave a little ,sunday night supper to introduce two young people to each other4 ,the table1 as before1 was round1 but the colors used were yellow and white4 ,a large round tea cloth1 fashioned by the hostess1 covered the table4 ,in the center five ragged yellow chrysanthemums were fastened together with a wide yellow ribbon and wired to a slender upright1 which they entirely concealed4 ,just inside the circle formed by the plates1 glasses1 etc41 a wavy circle of smilax trailed and ran out into little curves between the plates4 ,nothing more simple could be imagined1 but the guests had a very appreciative look as they were seated4 ,getting acquainted under such conditions was a very natural and easy process4 ,the supper was simplicity itself1 and consisted of a clam cocktail2 frilled ,french chops with green peas2 a rarebit made in the chafing-dish and a rich lemon ice for dessert4 ,in connection there were1 it is unnecessary to add1 many delicious accompaniments4 ,brown bread sandwiches1 thin as wafers1 were passed with the cocktail4 ,bread accompanied the chops1 the rarebit was served in a bank of cress1 with lettuce and cress sandwiches1 and the ice was made even more delicious by the addition of stuffed champagne wafers4 ,a pleasant time in the host's den followed1 and thus1 a happy little evening1 quite within the reach of anyone1 was made possible by a little forethought4 ,the apartment in which this woman lives has only six rooms1 so you can imagine that entertaining 7in its ordinary sense7 is somewhat out of the question1 but very charming little at homes are given once a month during the winter1 and as the parlor and den adjoin1 and are cosily furnished to correspond1 it is quite possible to entertain in this way4 ,if you attend her ,wednesdays in ,december you will be ushered in by a neat little maid in frilled cap and apron and black sateen gown4 ,you will find your hostess in the parlor with half-a-dozen others1 and1 think you have a glimpse into ,japanese fairyland4 ,the den is somewhat denuded of its ordinary furnishings1 but the bizarre posters still remain on the walls1 and the couch1 covered with a scrawly ,japanese creton1 is still in evidence4 ,wires are stretched from picture moulding to picture moulding1 and ,japanese lanterns swing gayly from above4 ,in one corner a huge paper umbrella1 dangling with unlighted lanterns1 bright hued and tiny1 swings over a low tea table1 at which sits one of the hostess' friends in ,japanese array4 ,her dark eyes1 blackened into almond-shaped slits1 vie with her decorated hair in foreign effect4 ,from dainty little ,japanese cups we drink the tea she makes for us and thank fortune there is one woman in the world at least who dares trifle with the conventional at home and eliminate its objectionable features4 ,while drinking your tea you nibble at rolled ,tutti ,fruitti wafers1 munch delicious home-made bonbons1 stuffed figs and nougat 7for which your hostess is so famous71 revel in a huge ,japanese jar 7strangely like a familiar umbrella stand7 which holds five great ragged yellow chrysanthemums with stems nearly three feet long1 and finally settle yourself down to listen to some quaint little love song1 with guitar accompaniment1 sung by a dear little maid with bronze-brown hair4 ,this hostess limits each at home to twenty-five1 so small a number it makes the average hostess smile1 but1 if necessary1 gives four or five through the winter1 as she needs no service beyond that of her own maid1 making the expense marvelously small4 ,she has many friends who feel as you do1 that one bid to a sociable little five o'clock in her doll-house flat is worth all the receptions of a week on gay upper ,fifth ,avenue4 ,the first ,saturday evening in each month1 from ,november until ,april1 she and her husband are at home to his bachelor friends and any young married people who can endure the suffocating atmosphere4 ,all the easy chairs are pressed into service1 the little iron lanterns blink joyously1 and story-telling1 music and smoking are the order of the evening4 ,the light being dim1 positions are uncertain and bachelor manners prevail1 so unrestrained jollity reigns1 and though the people in the other flats may hear the echoing laughter they pass it over with a good natured tolerance and wonder what there is that is so funny4 ,about half-past ten1 when stories wane and a change seems desirable1 the little low tea table appears and a rarebit1 souffle of oysters1 or some chafing-dish dainty1 is prepared by the hostess4 ,occasionally1 when one of the men has a firmly founded reputation for some special dish he is asked to officiate1 which he does amid the joyous jokes of his roistering colleagues1 while everyone within reach renders able assistance and the others keep up a running fire of disabling comments4 ,if one is willing to take advantage of their very present opportunities it seems to me that limited means lose half their disadvantages4 ,choose your apartment with a view to entertaining4 ,if your bed-room opens from the parlor make it dainty and sweet and close the portieres until merely a glimpse appears4 ,wax your hardwood floors and keep them shining like mirrors2 if rugs are scarce they will be a good apology4 ,make your friends welcome and give them a good time when they come4 ,an old-fashioned candy-pull is often more entertaining than the most elaborately prepared function4 ,a ,,stag ,,supper4 #a4 ,in the main room have a mellow light from two or three swinging iron lanterns and several in ,japanese paper4 ,off in one of the corners1 have a cut-glass bowl filled with punch and around it a ring of smilax4 ,the guests select their places by each choosing the name of one of six popular actresses4 ,a silver tray containing six small blank envelopes is passed1 and in each envelope is enclosed one of the host's cards1 on the back of which is inscribed the name of an actress4 ,passing into the dining-room they find1 at each place1 a photo to correspond1 on the back of which is written some well-known quotations from the actresses' most famous plays4 ,these photos are removed from their original cards by soaking1 and are rebuffed and mounted on rectangular mats of dull gray1 on which the inscriptions are written in white ink4 ,in the dining room over the heavy damask cloth1 is stretched a quaint old ,german table runner1 reaching from end to end of the table4 ,in the center1 embroidered in the red cotton used in such work1 hospitality encourages jollity in the familiar old motto1 ,ein froher ,gast is ,niemand's ,last 7a merry guest is no one's burden74 ,wein1 ,weib und ,geasang1 the faithful trio1 is all represented4 ,at each place1 beside the napkin1 is a rich red rose1 just large enough to form a dainty boutonniere4 ,mounds of red pickled cabbage accompany the oysters1 rich tomato soup follows1 and the nougat ice cream is decorated with candied cherries4 ,the introduction of the bonbons in the form of candy cigars1 tied in bunches with the familiar yellow bands1 causes amusement4 ,brandy is burned on the coffee1 and genuine cigars passed4 ,a ,,stag ,,supper4 #b4 ,turn the ballroom into a roof garden for a bachelor supper4 ,cover the walls with canvas or grey cartridge paper painted to imitate grey bricks with ivy leaves painted over the surface4 ,in each window arrange a little hedge of plants in pots and use screens of wire covered with vines4 ,hang many colored lanterns from the roof and at intervals about the room between tables and have tall branching standards with arms from which hang the lanterns4 ,tall palms and bay-trees in tubs set about the room add to the effect4 ,have a hidden orchestra to play airs from the popular operas or have an impromptu vaudeville1 the guests furnishing the talent4 ,a band of ,gypsy fortune-tellers 7men dressed to imitate ,gypsy girls7 admitted at the close of the feast will furnish fun1 especially if they are men knowing the lives of the guests4 ,serve a beefsteak supper with any kind of beverages you choose4 ,for name cards have steins cut from cardboard and decorated in imitation of the ,mettlach steins4 ,a ,,bachelor ,,supper4 ,have small mice pins for souvenirs4 ,decorate the long table in green vines1 white flowers and odd candle holders4 ,creeping in and out of the vines have artificial snakes1 frogs1 and other reptiles4 ,have the napkins held by toy spiders and fasten bats over the chandelier globes4 ,if one wishes a plain dinner serve oyster cocktails1 tenderloin steak with mushrooms1 ,french fried potatoes1 stewed corn1 ,lima beans1 tomato and onion salad with mayonnaise1 cheesestraws1 ,bavarian cream1 peach cake1 cheese1 crackers1 coffee4 ,pass cigars4 ,have colored waiters who are good singers and between each course have them give a jubilee song4 ,after dinner let them entertain the guests with songs1 and banjo and guitar music4 ,,chapter ,,iv4 ,,suppers ,,for ,,special ,,occasions--,,danish ,,valentine ,,supper--,a ,,hallowe',,en ,,ghost ,,hunt--,a ,,hallowe',,en ,,supper--,,hallowe',,en ,,supper ,,menus--,a ,,pie ,,party ,,for ,,thanksgiving ,,season--,,the ,,pie ,,shelf--,,birthday ,,suppers--,,birthday ,,party4 ,in ,denmark our well known snowdrop1 one of the earliest messengers of spring1 has been since olden days held sacred to ,st4 ,valentine4 ,on that auspicious eve the ,danish lover sends his lady a bunch of snow-drops 7vinter-gjaeks71 7winter jokes they are called1 because they peep out while it is yet winter and try to hoax people into thinking spring has come71 with a card attached bearing a verse or sentiment and as many pin pricks as there are letters in his name4 ,if she cannot guess the name from this clew she is fooled 7gjaekket71 and at ,easter must pay the sender a forfeit of colored eggs4 ,this quaint bit of folk-lore can be used in a novel ,valentine supper4 ,the invitations1 bearing a bunch of painted snow-drops in one corner1 invite you to a ,danish ,valentine supper4 ,cherry and white are the national colors of ,denmark1 and these should be used in the dining-room4 ,the candles have cherry shades and in the center of the snowy cloth have a square of cherry velvet1 on which snow-drops and ferns are banked with dainty effect4 ,the menu cards are shaped like hearts1 tied with a knot of cherry ribbon and edged with painted snow-drops4 ,across the top in gold letters is the word welbekomin 7may it agree with you47 ,at each place have a tiny heart-shaped cup of cherry crepe paper1 holding a little bunch of snow-drops4 ,the ices are in the shape of hearts with a candied cherry in the center of each4 ,heart-shaped cakes can be iced in pink1 and mingled in the salad have tiny hearts cut from slices of red beef4 ,when all are assembled in the parlor give each guest a square white envelope enclosing a card having a knot of snow-drops in one corner with cherry ribbon1 and containing a verse and numerous pin pricks4 ,each one must guess from these the name of his companion for supper4 ,here are some of the verses1 some of which are translations from the ,danish4 ,though a child of winter's cold and storm1 ,i bring to you love-greetings warm4 ,from whom8 ,ah1 yes6 ,that shall you guess6 ,and that you may the sender surely know1 ,count all the little pin-pricks signed below4 4444 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,little maiden fair and neat1 ,here on stalk so light1 ,fine as silk by fairies spun1 ,hangs a snowdrop white2 ,from a friend ,i come-- ,tell me now--from whom8 4444 44 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,love's first kisses are the snow-drops1 ,ringing here like fairy bells2 ,let thy heart bend low and listen ,to the tale their music tells4 444444 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,sir ,knight1 wouldst know thy lady's name8 ,these pin-pricks tell from whence ,i came4 4444 44 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,love wove the snow-flakes in a flower ,to deck his lady's secret bower2 ,with them my love ,i now confess-- ,thy true knight's name ,i'd have thee guess4 4444 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,farewell to winter6 ,now farewell-- ,we snow-bells rang his dying knell1 ,and had you but a fine1 fine ear1 ,that could our fairy chiming hear1 ,then should you know which friend so true ,has sent this vinter-gjaek to you3 ,for ever softly do we sing ,the name of him whose love we bring4 44444444 44 444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,wouldst find the fair lady ,fate chooses for you8 ,then search ye this line of wee pin-pricks clear through4 4444 44444444 99 99 99 99 99 ,for life1 as for dinner1 chance fixes our mate2 ,these pin-pricks point you the way to your fate4 44444444 4444444444 ,a ,,hallowe',,en ,,ghost ,,hunt4 ,,fr ,,the ,,gobble-,,uns',,ll ,,git ,,you1 ,,ef ,,you ,,don',t ,,watch ,,out4 ,have the above words from ,james ,whitcomb ,riley's poem printed in large letters over the entrance1 the door of which should open with a rattle of chains and a creaking4 ,ask each guest to wear a false face and a red or black domino4 ,when all have assembled in the parlor1 where lights are turned low1 have a guide in red with a ,mephisto make-up or a witch to instruct the party before it starts on the ghost hunt4 ,not a word must be spoken no matter what the provocation1 not a giggle must be heard1 no one must turn his head or eyes1 but look straight ahead4 ,have goblins in red with big eyes painted on their cotton masks1 holding clubs1 stationed along the route to watch offenders4 ,take the party by a circuitous route1 upstairs through dark rooms where open windows and doors make the air cold1 up into the attic1 lighted only by burning alcohol and salt1 then down stairs1 around the porches and about the yard4 ,if there is an outside cellar-way1 take them down that1 otherwise inside the house to the cellar4 ,all along the route have imitation spooks placed in corners and unexpected places--grinning ,jack-o'lantern heads1 with ghostly bodies1 immense false faces with lights behind them1 witches1 grotesque animals including black cats1 black bears1 etc4 ,from cobwebs of grey cotton or wool ropes suspend bats and spiders4 ,leave objects about for guests to stumble over and have as many terrifying noises as possible4 ,in a corner of the cellar1 screened by canvas and guarded by fierce goblins1 have the ,great ,chief ,ghost and his secretary on a throne4 ,around the corner have a ring of ghosts manufactured from brooms with sheets and white cowls4 ,the ghost hunters sit on the floor in silence for a few moments4 ,then the secretary1 in terrible tones1 calls the name of each guest and gives the list of his pet sins4 ,the secretary should be a person with ready tongue and wit knowing jokes on each individual4 ,when the secretary finishes each case1 the ,great ,chief ,ghost asks the defendant what he has to say for himself4 ,if the latter plead his case successfully and solemnly swear that he is prepared to tell a ghost story if called upon1 he is allowed to select his own punishment4 ,if1 however1 he cannot clear himself1 the ,great ,chief ,ghost names his punishment4 ,the sentences should be as ridiculous as possible4 ,the trip back from the cave should be as tantalizing as can be made4 ,viands should be offered and whisked away4 ,the clever host and hostess can devise many tricks4 ,the ,ghost ,hunt should end in a brilliantly lighted dining room with table set for supper and time allowed just before midnight to try the familiar ,hallowe'en charms4 ,this party can be given by a club or church using a big house and grounds4 ,decorate the table in unique arrangement of pumpkins1 fruits and candies and serve any preferred menu1 or this one3 ,oyster ,soup1 ,alphabet ,crackers1 ,veal or ,chicken ,patties1 ,cold ,boiled ,ham or ,tongue1 ,potato ,salad1 ,apple ,sauce1 ,dill ,pickles1 ,hot ,gingerbread1 ,cheese1 ,coffee4 ,a ,,hallowe',,en ,,supper4 ,some merry1 friendly countra folks ,together did convene1 ,to burn their nuts1 an' pluck their stocks ,an' hand their hollowe'en4 --,burns4 ,butter'd ,sowens ,broiled ,squirrels1 ,hot ,pocketbooks ,bow-kail ,salad ,brownie ,cake1 ,halloween ,jelly ,roasted ,chestnuts1 ,apples ,coffee ,,buttered ,,sowens--,oatmeal made into mush and eaten with butter and sugar4 ,the ,scotch always have this for their ,hallowe'en supper4 ,,broiled ,,squirrels--,your squirrels must be young and tender4 ,clean1 and soak to draw out the blood4 ,wipe dry1 and broil over a hot1 clear fire1 turning often4 ,when done to a golden brown1 lay in a hot dish and anoint with melted butter4 ,season each squirrel with a salt spoon of salt and half spoon of pepper4 ,they are delicious4 ,,hot ,,pocketbooks--,one pint of sweet milk1 brought to boiling point1 to which1 add one tablespoonful of sugar1 half teaspoonful of salt and butter the size of an egg2 let cool till luke warm1 then add half cake of yeast1 two eggs and a quart of flour4 ,let the dough rise in a warm place until very light1 then put down with the hand and let rise again2 roll out to about five-eighths of an inch thick1 cut in four inch circles1 brush with melted butter and fold over2 let rise on tins1 bake until a delicate brown1 then while warm1 go over the surface with melted butter to make the crust tender4 ,,bow-,,kail ,,salad--,put one-half cup of vinegar and one tablespoonful of butter to heat in a double boiler4 ,beat yolk of one egg1 one spoonful of flour and one of sugar together1 add two tablespoonfuls of sour cream and cook in the vinegar until smooth4 ,just before it boils1 stir in the well-beaten white and pour immediately over your cabbage or bow-kail1 which has been shredded and salted4 ,,brownie ,,cake--,one cup of sugar1 one-half cup of butter1 one-half cup of sweet milk1 two eggs1 one teaspoonful of vanilla1 one cup and a half of flour1 sifted with one teaspoonful of baking powder4 ,set one square of chocolate on a kettle of boiling water and let it melt4 ,after melting1 mix one-half cup of sweet milk slowly in the chocolate1 add half-cup of sugar4 ,pour into batter1 mix thoroughly1 and bake in layers4 ,put together with the following filling3 ,,filling--,four ounces chocolate melted1 add one-half cup of cream1 two tablespoonfuls of butter and one cup of sugar2 boil until it forms a very soft ball when dropped in cold water1 then add one cup finely chopped nuts4 ,spread this very thick between the layers4 ,ice with plain chocolate icing1 which you have reserved1 before adding the nuts1 and decorate with unbroken halves of ,english walnuts4 ,,hallowe',,en ,,jelly--,soften one ounce of gelatine in half a pint of cold water4 ,when quite soft1 add half a pint of hot water and a pint of good sparkling cider4 ,if the cider be very sweet1 the juice of a lemon is an improvement4 ,set on ice until firm1 and when ready to serve1 turn into a pumpkin shell which has been prettily carved on the edges4 ,,hallowe',,en ,,supper ,,menus4 ,a suggestive menu is the following3 ,goblins' ,broth1 ,elves' ,fingers ,fairy ,rings ,chicken and ,celery ,salad in ,mayonnaise ,triangles ,almond ,butter ,hearts ,strawberry ,jelly ,crescents with ,whipped ,cream ,witches' ,wands1 ,the ,cake of ,doom ,fruit1 ,nuts1 ,bonbons ,coffee ,the goblins' broth is merely a delicious beef or chicken bouillon1 the elves' fingers1 strips of brown bread and butter1 and the fairy rings mushroom patties baked in ring moulds4 ,to make the salad use any favorite recipe for chicken salad1 and mix it with a bright golden mayonnaise to which enough aspic jelly has been added to make it quite firm when cold4 ,pour into a square mould to set1 cut into dainty triangles just before it is to be served1 and lift carefully with a broad thin-bladed spatula4 ,serve on crisp lettuce leaves on gilt-edged plates4 ,spread white bread with almond butter and cut into heart shapes4 ,mould the strawberry jelly in half moons and serve with a spoonful of whipped cream 7made golden with the yolk of egg7 between the horns4 ,the witches' wands are most delicious4 ,roll puff paste thin1 sprinkle lightly with finely chopped blanched almonds1 press the rolling pin lightly over again1 and cut in strips not over two inches wide4 ,wind from the small end of the pointed tin tubes called lady lock sticks1 and have each layer slightly overlay the preceding one4 ,set the tubes across a baking pan and bake in a good oven to a deep yellow4 ,when done remove from the oven and push the paste from the tube4 ,just before serving fill with pineapple meringue4 ,have bonbons in all kinds of suggestive shapes2 brownies1 witches1 brooms1 rings1 crescents1 triangles1 et cetera4 ,a ,,pie ,,party ,,for ,,thanksgiving ,,season4 ,thanksgiving is the pie season par excellence4 ,the very name calls up visions of old fashioned1 buttery shelves loaded down with rows upon rows of the flaky wheels and delicious fillings4 ,a new idea in entertaining for ,thanksgiving1 the pie party1 makes use of this ,american product4 ,the scheme is an excellent one for the day itself or for any time during ,thanksgiving season4 ,to prepare for a pie party1 get together as many pie plates as you can beg1 borrow or buy4 ,a couple of dozen will be needed at least4 ,arrange tables along the wall of the room in which the guests are to be received1 and place the pie plates upon these tables4 ,cover the tables with white paper terminating in paper lace to give the effect of quaint1 old-fashioned shelves4 ,in each pan place a group of articles or pictures which will represent in anagram the filling of a pie4 ,punning and word stretching of all kinds are allowable1 although each puzzle must be simple enough to be readily recognized when guessed4 ,here is a rough suggestion to show the plan of the puzzles4 ,the hostess may modify it to suit her own needs4 ,,the ,,pie ,,shelf4 ,a twig from a pine tree and an apple4 ,pineapple4 ,the letters of the word cheese on alphabet cards1 jumbled together1 with a slice of cake4 ,cheesecake4 ,a cigarette case in the form of a coffin 7bury7 and a scrap of straw4 ,strawberry4 ,a paperweight representing a ragged little dog and an entomological photograph of the common ant4 ,cur7r7ant4 ,a little oyster crab and an apple4 ,crabapple4 ,a lead line 7plumb74 ,plum4 ,a pot1 the letter ,a from baby's alphabet and the toe of a boot 7pot-a-toe71 all four articles being sprinkled with granulated sugar4 ,sweet ,potato4 ,a bicycle pump and a card having the words ,father1 ,mother1 ,sister1 ,brother1 ,uncle1 ,aunt1 ,cousin1 written upon it4 ,pump-kin4 ,a breakfast cocoa box and a chestnut4 ,cocoanut4 ,a tailor's iron and a berry4 ,blackberry4 ,cardboard cut in the shape of a peach with to inform against1 written upon it4 ,peach4 ,two aces 7pair74 ,pear4 ,a slip from the daily calendar bearing the date ,november4 ,date4 ,a bow of cherry colored ribbon4 ,cherry4 ,a bow of blue ribbon and a berry4 ,blueberry4 ,some fluffy ,easter chickens and a pot4 ,chicken pot pie4 ,a pair of pruning shears4 ,prune4 ,the guests are invited to inspect the pies and guess the contents4 ,each player works for himself and consultations are not allowed4 ,wee note books1 having covers decorated in water color1 with picturesque ,thanksgiving scenes1 are distributed among the guests1 for use in writing down guesses4 ,it is explained that fruits1 vegetables and everything of which pies are made1 figure in the list4 ,one hour is the usual time limit4 ,the player1 who in that time discovers most of the fillings1 carries off first honors4 ,there should be a second award and a couple of laughable boobies in the form of jelly tarts4 ,the first prize might be a smart silver pie knife1 and the second a pretty china pie dish4 ,smoking hot roasted oysters1 jellied tongue with chopped pickle served in ,spanish peppers1 little hot rolls in form of balls1 a plain tomato salad and slices of delicious home-made pies are among the good things of the menu4 ,,birthday ,,supper4 #a4 ,in the cake put a gold penny1 a silver four-leaf clover1 and a little image or amulet to drive away bad luck4 ,wrap them in paraffine or waxed paper or coat them with paraffine before putting them in the cake4 ,ask each one to make some birthday wish as the birthday person cuts his slice of cake4 ,place the cake on a table wreathed in greens or flowers or on a flower-trimmed tray4 ,as many prefer scarlet carnations1 this flower and red candles will make a pretty party4 ,just after supper pass the loving cup filled with claret1 or fruit punch or cider4 ,each guest takes a sip to the health of the host4 ,if your guests enjoy cards1 let them play bridge1 euchre1 cinch1 hearts1 or the new card games in which figures are involved4 ,if they do not care for cards a short program of old ballads by a good singer is always liked4 ,as a surprise arrange a little series of funny tableaux showing the different birthdays of the guest of honor4 ,to do this darken a room behind the players1 and have a big screen for a background4 ,no special stage properties are needed as the more ludicrous this is the more it will be enjoyed4 ,have some one at the piano play appropriate music for the different tableaux4 ,for one year old have a baby in a cradle or in its mother's arms2 for seventh birthday1 a little boy starting to school with books and apple or candy2 for the fourteenth birthday have a youth in sweater with football in arms rushing to the goal2 have the twenty-first birthday represented by the young man courting1 the twenty-eighth by the wedding2 and for the thirty-sixth have someone dressed and made up as nearly like the guest of honor as possible4 ,for decoration have a frieze of ropes or smilax caught with scarlet ribbon4 ,cover the chandeliers with the greens and the shades with scarlet tissue paper4 ,bank the mantels with greens1 having a mass of scarlet berries or flowers in the center of each4 ,red candles and shades on the mantels help the effect4 ,if you have a table in the dining-room make the initials of the guest of honor in candles placed in a large wreath tied with scarlet ribbon4 ,at each corner of the table have a single candle in a smaller wreath4 ,for supper serve a hot course1 creamed oysters1 or creamed sweetbreads and mushrooms1 tiny hot buttered rolls and tiny pickles1 chopped pickle or spiced peach1 quince or pear1 or brandied quince2 chicken salad1 or sweetbread salad on a lettuce leaf with cheese straws1 stuffed olives1 coffee1 ice cream frozen in fancy forms1 7leaves being a pretty design71 and cakes in tiny squares with little red candies like scarlet berries on green or white icing4 ,,birthday ,,supper4 #b4 ,candles may be used for a centerpiece and also to outline the figures representing the number of years4 ,a pretty ceremony1 if you use candles on a birthday cake1 is to have each guest light a candle with a wish for the guest of honor4 ,when the cake is cut1 blow out the candles and lift them off4 ,for the red color scheme1 garnish the dishes with radishes1 slices of tomatoes1 red peppers1 beet rings1 candied cherries4 ,serve cream of tomato soup1 tiny radishes cut in rose forms1 wafers1 salted almonds4 ,broiled lobster garnished with slices of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers4 ,serve individual chicken pies baked in ramekins and served in red paper cases4 ,in making these pies add mushrooms1 potato marbles1 white of hard-boiled eggs cut in rings and yolks cut in half4 ,make the cream sauce by using the liquor from the canned mushrooms1 strong chicken stock and milk1 thickened with flour4 ,with this course serve a relish in red peppers1 creamed peas1 tiny hot rolls and a slice of sweet cucumber or watermelon pickle with a candied cherry on top4 ,a beet salad garnished with rings of hard-boiled egg whites and the yolk run through a ricer1 or chicken salad served in red peppers1 tomato1 cucumber and celery salad served in tomato shells1 fruit salad served in red apples hollowed out4 ,serve wafers with the salad course4 ,a pretty idea for the ice cream is to have it moulded in shape of candles with a little wick to be lighted just as it is brought to the table4 ,serve little square cakes with white icing and red bonbons4 ,this menu gives two hot and two cold courses4 ,serve coffee or tea4 ,at the close of the supper pass a loving cup of fruit punch1 grape juice or wine1 and ask each one to drink to the health of the guest of honor4 ,,birthday ,,party4 ,the guests are requested to represent1 in some manner1 their birth month4 ,most of them wear the birth stone suitable to the month which1 as old legend tells us1 is sure to protect against misfortune1 the jewel acting as a talisman4 ,some may substitute flowers appropriate to their birth month4 ,a young lady1 whose birthday is in ,january1 may wear a string of tiny silver beads which tinkle musically wherever she goes4 ,another claiming ,january1 also1 as her birth month1 may wear a brooch showing an old man and an infant1 representing the old and new year4 ,february's children are decked in red paper hearts1 pierced with arrows4 ,a young girl wearing a white apron1 with several bars of music on the hem1 represents ,march4 ,april is represented by a paper fool's cap1 and ,may by a pretty spring gown1 decorated with violets and lilies of the valley4 ,july1 with her tri-colored streamers and numerous flags is easily dressed4 ,august has white organdy and carries a palm leaf fan4 ,september is adorned with golden rod and purple asters4 ,october's daughter1 wears a rich yellow gown1 nearly covered with glorious autumn leaves1 and a cap of the same brilliant leaves4 ,november's costume is most striking1 being a poster design1 representing ,thanksgiving4 ,december's is a picturesque suit of white eider down flannel1 ornamented with holly berries and running pine4 ,each guest is requested to furnish one dish appropriate to the month in which she was born4 ,in this way the supper is quite out of the ordinary and the only tax on the hostess1 with the exception of her one dish1 is for coffee1 pickles and cake4 ,below is given the menu3 ,oyster ,stew1 ,butter ,wafers1 ,fish ,souffle1 ,potato ,balls with ,cream ,sauce1 ,cold ,turkey1 ,currant ,jelly1 ,salted ,nuts1 ,olives1 ,salmon ,sandwiches1 ,orange and ,nut ,salad1 ,wafers1 ,strawberries1 ,ice ,cream and ,cake1 ,pumpkin ,pie and ,cheese1 ,fruit1 ,coffee4 ,,chapter ,v4 ,,miscellaneous ,,suppers--,,camping ,,parties ,,and ,,clambakes--,,nutting ,,party--,,harvest ,,home ,,supper--,,autumn ,,suppers--,,dickens ,,supper--,,boston ,,supper ,,party--,,yachting ,,party--,a ,,butterfly ,,supper--,,young ,,married ,,couples ,,supper--,,head ,,dress ,,supper ,,party--,,quilting ,,supper--,,wedding ,,supper--,,waffle ,,supper--,,the ,,bohemian ,,picnic ,,supper--,,railroad ,,party--,,literary ,,supper--,,peanut ,,party--,,folk ,,lore ,,supper--,,cake ,,walk ,,supper--,,bridge ,,whist ,,supper--,,after ,,theatre ,,menus--,a ,,cold ,,supper ,,menu ,,for ,,hot ,,weather4 ,throughout this broad land of ours1 thousands of campers will be folding their white tents into compact rolls1 tying gay blankets into portly bundles1 investing in mosquito netting and hammocks1 packing into boxes their cooking utensils and fishing tackle1 and finally loading all into boat or farmer's wagon1 to gain health and happiness1 and incidentally1 to have a royal good time4 ,happy the camper who1 taking hint from the big lumber camps1 ties to his wagon an iron bean pot1 and has always on hand for hungry souls a mess of delicious baked beans4 ,every well-regulated camp should have a bean-hole dug close by the camp fire1 and then when guests come out from town1 if the camp is near town1 a bean bake enlivens things4 ,the bean-hole is dug three feet square and carefully lined with flat stones or boulders1 then it is filled with hard wood which makes fine coals4 ,the wood is fired and burned until there glows a bed of hot coals and the stones are at white heat4 ,a place is scooped out in the center for the bean-pot1 and it is placed in this little oven1 the coals swept back into place1 the hot ashes added1 and the hot earth around the fire put over it all4 ,then1 snugly tucked away in their bed so warm1 the beans are left alone for four and twenty hours4 ,when taken out1 steaming and fragrant1 they are perfect in form1 brown and crisp1 and of flavor so delicious that the mouth waters at the mere recollection4 ,this with brown bread or cone pone1 baked in the ashes1 and good strong coffee1 makes a meal in itself1 and if the beans are served hot1 the hungry campers feel they have had a feast fit for a king4 ,those who cling to their bean-pots keep one mess of beans baking all the time and are never without this dish4 ,even city folks have had royal good times at bean bakes given at some home with large yard1 and1 with an addition to the beans1 salads1 sandwiches1 cakes1 and other frills1 generally scorned and passed by for the delicious baked beans4 ,naturally digging a hole in the ground and building a fire does not constitute a dish of baked beans2 among other things necessary might be mentioned the beans themselves4 ,these are soaked over night and then placed in the iron pot2 the best sort is the ,english kettle with three iron legs and rounding bottom4 ,right in the center of the beans a place should be made for the pork4 ,the pork should be pickled pork of a particular kind--fat on top1 lean below and scored across the top4 ,one pound of pork to one pound of beans is the allowance4 ,for flavoring use one cookingspoonful of ,new ,orleans molasses2 one teaspoonful of mustard1 one teaspoonful of salt and one of pepper4 ,stir into the beans and fill even to the top of the pork with water4 ,given twenty-four hours of slow baking1 with no chance for the moisture to escape1 the result is an ideal dish worth trying4 ,to the camper who comes in when the sun is tinging the western sky with crimson1 tired and hungry from carrying a gun or holding a fishing rod all day1 there is no dish so appreciated as chowder4 ,this dish is easy of preparation4 ,take peeled potatoes and parboil them1 then add fresh water1 and put into the kettle the result of the day's chase4 ,the little birds found along the streams1 like squabs and sandpipers1 are fat and give the chowder a fine flavor4 ,in go the fish1 squirrels and other small game1 the fish of course1 being boned4 ,add green corn cut from the cob1 salt and pepper1 and perhaps a little salt pork1 though the little birds furnish fat enough4 ,serve smoking hot and as you stretch your tired limbs under the camp table1 you will thank your stars that some genius invented chowder4 ,the ideal way to cook fish in camp is to first clean the fish and then stuff it1 if one chooses 7though he need not stuff the fish unless he like7 and then make a stiff mortar of clay and encase the fish4 ,lay it on the coals and when the clay cracks and peels off the skin of the fish comes off with it1 leaving the pure sweet fresh meat1 which retains the juices and delicate aroma of the fish4 ,this way of cooking fish cannot be beaten4 ,this is also a good way to cook corn4 ,just leave on the husks and lay the ears on the coals and by the time the husks have burned off the corn is cooked deliciously4 ,in the regions where shad abounds1 there is nothing to be compared with planked shad1 and this is the most popular dish4 ,the shad is fastened on an oak shingle and turned before the fire until it is cooked1 when it will be found that the fish has absorbed the aroma of the wood and the result is a flavor that delights epicures4 ,,clam ,,bake4 ,a clam-bake is a delight wherever and whenever partaken of1 but when it is prepared in the piney woods of ,cape ,cod by the inimitable skippers of ,buzzards ,bay it is something that is not to be forgotten4 ,it is a joy1 from the gathering of the first stone to the swallowing of the last possible clam4 ,the skippers of ,onset are particularly noted for their skill in making clam-bakes4 ,first select the stones1 7which must be about the size of large paving blocks17 and arrange them in a circle4 ,then bring wood and chips and brush and lay them in the center1 and thoroughly pile on top other blocks which have been collected4 ,the pile of stones and wood being completed1 the next thing is to set fire to it1 and soon a merry blaze rises up1 the flames licking around the stones and forming a pretty picture4 ,the stones once hot enough the real work of the bake begins4 ,the right amount of heat has been obtained1 a barrow load of rockweed is brought--rockweed1 not seaweed4 ,as soon as the rockweed is thrown on the red hot stones a salty1 savory smelling steam begins to rise4 ,first and foremost come two great barrow loads of clams which are spread on the steaming rockweed1 then follow great piles of blue fish1 each fish being stuffed and wrapped in a piece of cheesecloth to prevent coming into contact with the weed4 ,the blue fish is carefully placed on top of the clams and following that is a heaping load of corn1 with a few leaves left on each ear to protect it from the weed4 ,when the corn is piled high a barrow weighed down with live lobsters is brought4 ,be particular over the disposition of the lobsters4 ,each one is placed with care and precision into the precise spot where it will do most good4 ,a milk pail full of fresh eggs follows the lobsters and the whole mass of food is buried in a stack of rockweed1 and to complete the process a sail and a tarpaulin are drawn over the top and battened all down so that not a speck of steam can escape4 ,while the guests play games or stroll along the shore1 the men heat big1 round stones in the oven4 ,this is a deep hole lined with stones1 and the fire is built in the hole4 ,when the fire dies down the stones are left red hot4 ,then the chef places dozens of clams in their shells on the hot rocks4 ,then a blue fish wrapped in cheesecloth and then half a dozen chickens prepared for broiling and wrapped in a similar way are placed in the hole4 ,next comes a peck of ,irish potatoes with their jackets on1 and three dozen ears of sweet corn4 ,over it all is packed seaweed and then heavy canvas1 and then the guests sit patiently for three-quarters of an hour until the steam has thoroughly cooked the supper4 ,when it is done it is fit for a king1 and is served on a long table of boards1 on wooden platters1 with big watermelons for dessert4 ,,nutting ,,party4 ,a nutting party is particularly appropriate to be given during the fall season4 ,the invitation may be written on paper1 folded neatly and slipped inside an ,english walnut shell--which is then glued together and sent in a small box1 labeled ,a ,nut to ,crack4 ,decorations should carry out1 as far as possible1 the effect of a woodland scene4 ,the walls may be entirely covered with branches of autumn leaves1 and mantels and over doorways banked with pine boughs and greenery of all sorts4 ,rustic tables and chairs1 if available1 are most appropriate1 and lights shaded with red or yellow shades4 ,as the guests arrive1 each should be given a peanut shell1 glued together or tied with ribbons4 ,on a slip of paper inside is written the number of table and partner4 ,to indicate progressions1 ribbons may be glued to nuts of different kinds and one given for each game won4 ,or little baskets may be given into which a nut is dropped for each game won4 ,or if tally cards for finding partners are preferred1 they may be painted to represent nuts of different kinds1 not more than two being alike4 ,the nutting game itself is played similarly to that well known children's game1 jackstraws4 ,on each table is placed a pair of bonbon tongs--the kind that come in candy boxes are best--and a tall tumbler heaped full of nuts--peanuts are best for the purpose--with one gilded nut4 ,for the first game1 lady ,no4 #a at all the tables begins play and after the first game the lady begins who lost in the game preceding4 ,the gentleman opposing the lady who begins play1 carefully turns out on the table the peanuts and the players proceed as in jackstraws1 getting with the tongs as many peanuts as possible1 one at a time1 without shaking the others4 ,the winners progress and change partners1 after the bell rings at the head table4 ,at the head table1 as at the other tables1 the winners progress and the losing lady remaining begins play for the next game4 ,at the head table each player has two chances at the peanuts and then the bell is rung4 ,the natural-color peanuts count one each and the gilded one ten4 ,suitable prizes are3 ,for the ladies1 a silver ,english walnut thimble case2 a linen centerpiece in chestnut design2 a silver almond charm1 ,philopena1 which opens with kernel inside2 a silver ,english walnut1 exact size1 which opens1 containing powder puff1 mirror1 place for miniature1 small scent bottle and pin-cushion1 ,all in a ,nut ,shell2 a real ,english walnut shell containing a fine lace-betrimmed handkerchief1 enclosed in a series of boxes1 one fitting within the other2 a sterling silver almond set or almond scoop2 a silver vinaigrette in exact reproduction of a peanut4 ,for the gentlemen1 a burnt wood nut bowl1 with nut cracker and set of nut picks2 a handsome edition of ,e4 ,p4 ,roe's ,opening of a ,chestnut ,burr2 a silver peanut magic pencil1 etc4 ,the shops show big paper mache ,english walnuts1 peanuts and almonds1 full of sweetmeats in imitation of the real nuts1 which make appropriate consolation prizes4 ,french surprise mottoes in the shape of walnuts1 each containing a hat1 make very amusing favors4 ,the refreshments may perfectly carry out the nutting idea3 ,peanut ,sandwiches1 ,walnut ,sandwiches1 ,chicken and ,nut ,salad1 ,salted ,nuts1 ,bisque of ,almonds or ,burnt ,almond ,ice ,cream1 ,cocoanut1 ,hickory ,nut1 or ,pecan ,cake1 ,nut ,bonbons1 ,festinos1 ,cheese ,balls with ,english ,walnuts1 ,coffee4 ,for the peanut sandwiches1 use the ready-made peanut butter4 ,for walnut sandwiches1 chop meats very fine1 mix with mayonnaise and spread on buttered bread4 ,serve salad on lettuce leaf1 garnished with a few whole nut meats4 ,in salting mixed nuts1 it is not considered necessary to blanch any except almonds and peanuts4 ,the bisque of almonds requires one pound blanched almonds1 one heaping cup of sugar and two pints of cream4 ,pound almonds a few at a time1 together with a little sugar and rosewater1 mix with cream and freeze4 ,for burnt almond ice cream use one quart of cream1 one-half pound of sugar1 four ounces of shelled almonds1 one teaspoon of caramel1 one tablespoon of vanilla1 #d tablespoons of sherry4 ,blanch and roast almonds1 then pound in a mortar to a smooth paste4 ,put one-half the cream and the sugar on to boil1 stir until the sugar is dissolved1 then add the remaining pint of cream and the almonds2 stand away to cool2 when cold1 add the caramel1 vanilla and sherry4 ,freeze and pack4 ,for the nut cake1 use two pounds nuts cut fine1 eight eggs1 one pound sugar1 one pound flour1 one teacup butter1 two heaping teaspoons baking powder1 one cup milk1 and juice of one lemon4 ,mould the cheese balls round with the hands1 and stick an ,english walnut meat on either side4 ,,harvest ,,home ,,supper4 ,the rooms can be trimmed beautifully with corn1 asparagus1 hops1 ,jack-o'lanterns1 and so on4 ,state in the invitations1 which are to be tied in corn husks with grass1 that a hay-rack will call for the guests4 ,on each of the gate posts place huge ,jack-o'lanterns4 ,in fact1 have these for illumination wherever one can find places to put them4 ,for decoration use autumnal grasses1 wheat1 oats and corn1 and festoon strings of them wherever possible4 ,make a frieze around the room of ears of corn from which the husks are pulled apart4 ,this will form a festoon from which will hang down like tassels1 the ears of white and yellow corn1 and if one can find a few red ears so much the better4 ,bank the fire-place and corners with boughs of autumn leaves1 and festoon them in garlands wherever there is a vacant place4 ,scrub the bare floors well1 put a little wax on them1 and engage one or two musicians to dispense old time melodies4 ,carry out the ,harvest ,home idea in the dining-room4 ,have most of the decorations1 fruits and garlands with graceful sprays of the ,virginia creeper in the glory of its autumnal colors1 festooned from doors to windows and back again1 and have the table decorations the same4 ,serve the guests sitting around the room1 with delicious turkey1 ham1 bread1 sweet and sour pickles1 doughnuts1 cider1 etc4 ,by all means have pumpkin pie1 which would be so much in keeping with the occasion4 ,,an ,,autumn ,,supper4 ,just before closing your cottage for the season1 send out invitations to friends1 asking them to spend an evening with you at your home4 ,the invitations may be written upon scarlet maple leaves4 ,when the evening for entertaining arrives the cottage should reflect the glory of the woods4 ,boughs and branches of silver and sugar maples decorate the hall1 den1 dining room and kitchen1 and berries1 vines and burrs fill jars1 vases and cornucopias of birch bark4 ,in the rough stone fire-places1 log fires burn4 ,the guests go to the kitchen to make maple sugar creams1 and while the candy is hardening1 games are played and stories told4 ,each guest1 blindfolded1 must draw the outline of a maple leaf4 ,next1 leaf shaped cards are distributed with the names of different trees written upon them1 acrostically arranged4 ,a nut race closes the games1 and the prizes are then awarded4 ,then the company may gather around the fire4 ,bundles of lichen covered twigs1 of pine cones and of twisted tree roots are selected according to individual fancy and put on the fire1 each person telling a story1 original or otherwise1 until his bundle is burned away2 the changing shapes in the fire suggesting many quaint fancies4 ,for table decorations have a garland of leaves encircle the polished top just outside the plates4 ,a large wreath and a low bowl of nut burrs and sprays of bright leaves and berries make a gorgeous centerpiece4 ,have smaller wreaths around the bonbon and nut dishes1 and mats of leaves laid under the plates and dishes and used for doilies under the finger bowls4 ,a birch bark cornucopia of maple sugar candy and a droll little nut ,indian clad in a scarlet blanket by each plate make pretty souvenirs of the feast4 ,leaves can be pasted on the candle shades which are made of stiff-buff paper3 ,roasted ,quail on ,toast1 ,strawed ,potatoes1 ,salad ,sandwiches1 ,maple ,layer ,cake1 ,waffles1 ,nuts1 ,coffee4 ,,when ,,the ,,frost ,,is ,,on ,,the ,,pumpkin4 ,the hostess who wants to provide a simple1 and at the same time a novel entertainment for her friends should call to her aid the glossy1 orange coated pumpkins4 ,with pumpkins for the motif1 so to speak1 an evening full of fun may be enjoyed4 ,decorate square white cards with a huge pumpkin2 one who cannot draw can cut a very presentable looking pumpkin from orange paper and paste it on the cards4 ,then write on each3 ,the ,mighty ,mammoth ,pumpkin will be on exhibition at ,mrs4 ,blanks1 from #g to #aa p4 m41 next ,thursday night4 ,you are cordially invited to come and guess its weight4 ,get the largest pumpkin you can find and a goodly collection of shapely1 medium-sized ones4 ,make a record of the weight1 the length1 and the girth of the big pumpkin1 then carefully cut open lengthwise and scoop out1 and if trouble is no object count the seeds4 ,fill the pumpkin with sawdust and bury in it the souvenirs1 simple little trifles1 orange hued penwipers1 needlebooks1 pincushions1 etc4 ,wrap them up in paper and bury them deep4 ,set the pumpkin on a mat of leaves on a small table and label ,hands ,off4 ,each guest is given a card with a pencil attached to record his guesses4 ,little leather covered inkstands1 the exact counterpart of tiny pumpkins1 and pumpkin paper weights equally as natural in appearance are appropriate for the head prizes1 while pumpkin emery bags and pumpkin-shaped blotters will please the winners of the boobies4 ,the rest of the evening may be spent in carving ,jack o' ,lanterns from1 small pumpkins4 ,the guests may be required to write a recipe for pumpkin pie which will bring forth some wonderful flights of fancy4 ,decorate the rooms with pumpkin vases filled with chrysanthemums and have a bowl of orange fruit cup set inside of a large pumpkin for the guests' refreshment during the evening4 ,in setting the table have a pumpkin vase of ferns and yellow and white chrysanthemums for the centerpiece4 ,the supper is served from pumpkin dishes4 ,select round1 deep pumpkins with a stem1 choosing those of a pretty color and shape4 ,saw off the tops even1 so they may be put back on the pumpkins as lids1 scoop out and line with parchment paper4 ,as this supper is very informal1 sandwiches with various fillings1 a rich chicken salad made with walnut meats and chopped celery1 cheese and bread sticks and coffee may form the substantial part4 ,stuffed figs and dates1 bonbons and macaroons are served for the sweet course and an orange ice or snow pudding in little pumpkin paper cases4 ,a ,,dickens' ,,supper4 ,a happy selection of time for a ,dickens party is the ,christmas season1 which is so peculiarly connected with so many of ,dickens' writings4 ,have the rooms brilliantly lighted1 and the bright berries of the ,christmas holly against a background of the ivy green which ,dickens loved4 ,the hostess might dress in a handsome costume of the time of ,edith ,dombey4 ,the guests can each represent some character of ,dickens4 ,betsy ,trotwood1 tall and rigid in stiff gown and tight cap4 ,dora1 young and blonde1 with infantile manner4 ,peggotty1 buxom and tightly compressed into her gown4 ,dick ,swiveller and the marchioness4 ,mrs4 ,tizziwig1 one vast substantial smile4 ,madame ,defarge1 stolid and plying her ceaseless knitting4 ,joey ,b41 with his swagger1 ,sly sir2 devilish sly4 ,mr4 ,micawber1 bland and portly4 ,little ,nell and her grandfather1 and so on with the characters which ,dickens has made living creatures indeed4 ,gathered in the reception rooms the group will make a quaint1 lovely picture to the entering guest4 ,when all the guests have arrived cards are distributed1 on each of which is a water colored sketch of some of ,dickens' characters4 ,an ,english walnut shell tied with pink ribbon and attached to the corner of the card holds a quotation from ,dickens1 and beneath this nut is the pertinent quotation1 ,the ,dickens to crack4 ,a prize can be awarded to the one answering most correctly from which books the different quotations were taken4 ,some of the pathetic scenes from ,dombey and ,son can be read by some one whose musical voice and gentle face1 as well as intelligent reading1 make this part especially effective4 ,the hostess can read an extract from verses headed ,the ,christmas ,carol in ,pickwick ,papers4 ,my song ,i troll out1 for ,xmas stout ,the hearty1 the true and the bold2 ,a bumper ,i drain and with might and main ,give three cheers for this ,christmas old6 ,we'll usher him in with a merry din1 ,that shall gladden his joyous heart1 ,and we'll keep him up while there's bite or sup1 ,and in fellowship good we'll part4 ,pass around small glasses of egg-nog and have toasts of ,christmas cheer4 ,for refreshments have delicious oyster and mushroom cream soup1 cold wild duck1 jelly and celery4 ,a frozen salad after this2 it is made of tomatoes 7canned7 cooked a little1 strained1 and when cold mixed with a thin mayonnaise1 then frozen1 making a delight for the palate4 ,the ice is a lemon ice frozen in individual molds very hard and covered with a hot chocolate sauce1 making a most delicious blending of hot and cold1 sweet and sour4 ,a tiny glass of cordial completes the repast4 ,for the prize for the quotations have a handsome copy of ,christmas ,stories tied with red ribbons and ornamented with a bunch of holly4 ,for the booby prize have a bag of the buttons ,peggotty burst from her gown when an exuberance of emotion filled her breast4 ,a ,,boston ,,supper ,,party4 ,when the guests assemble put them in charge of a man with a megaphone and start them through the rooms on a ,seeing ,boston tour4 ,have fake tablets and different objects to represent the places of interest4 ,these objects could be numbered and turn the ,seeing ,boston into a guessing contest4 ,give each guest a note book and pencil to enter the correct name opposite the correct number4 ,this can include side trips to ,lexington1 ,concord1 ,bedford1 etc4 ,take the folders and circulars of a trip through ,boston1 cut out the tiny pictures1 mount on grey paper1 letter with white ink and give them as souvenirs4 ,or remove all lettering and use these pictures as a contest1 asking the guests to name the pictures correctly4 ,for amusement have ,paul ,revere's ,ride acted in pantomine1 or charades on the different names4 ,for supper serve pork and baked beans1 ,boston brown bread1 pie1 tea1 etc4 ,tiny earthen bean-pots1 spectacles1 handbags1 imitation folders--any of these things would do for souvenirs4 ,a ,,yachting ,,party4 ,have a large room fitted up as the deck and after deck of a steam yacht4 ,to reach the room have the guests climb through a hatchway4 ,steamer chairs and nautical paraphernalia fill the deck and a dozen life preservers hang conveniently near4 ,have all the necessary rigging and a flag pole floating the yacht flag4 ,the host and his guests should wear yachting costumes and the souvenirs be tiny red and green lanterns for the men and yacht stickpins for the girls4 ,the menu cards are decorated with the insignia of the yacht and couched in nautical terms4 ,serve the following menu3 ,oysters in ,block of ,ice ,celery1 ,stuffed ,olives1 ,salted ,wafers ,rum ,omelet ,cold ,ham1 ,cold ,tongue1 ,olives ,pate de fois gras ,sandwiches1 ,rare ,beef ,sandwiches ,roquefort ,cheese1 ,hard ,crackers ,grape ,fruit ,salad ,coffee ,a ,,butterfly ,,supper4 ,under the chandeliers1 in corners and doorways1 have butterflies fluttering from invisible silver wires4 ,these butterflies are made from delicate hued crepe paper1 their wings marked with rings of ruby1 green1 blue1 gold and silver4 ,each guest is offered a butterfly on entering the drawing room2 the men wearing them as boutonniers1 the women putting them in their hair4 ,the host fastens a large paper butterfly1 minus one wing and the antennae1 to a curtain hung across a window4 ,each guest1 in turn1 blindfolded1 tests his idea of distance in trying to pin the wing and antennae on the butterfly4 ,a set of six paper butterfly princess lamp shades is the woman's head prize4 ,a butterfly whisk holder1 containing a silver handled brush1 is given the equally lucky man4 ,the boobies are a miniature lantern and a toy spy-glass4 ,in the dining room this supper is served4 ,first a fruit drink1 lemonade or grape juice4 ,on the plate on which the glass cup rests have a small bunch of purple grapes4 ,decorate fish plates with lemon baskets holding the sauce tartare4 ,with broiled chops serve stuffed tomatoes and corn pudding moulded in cups with white sauce flavored with onion4 ,serve raspberry ice4 ,for salad serve pears and ,german cherries sweetened4 ,for dessert serve the nutmeg muskmelons filled with ice cream or ice4 ,have a tin-smith make a butterfly shaped cake cutter1 four inches across the wings4 ,bake these cakes in a quick oven1 ice them white1 pink and green and then mark with rings of a contrasting color of icing4 ,the centre scarf and doilies1 of fine white linen1 for the dining table1 have a cut-out butterfly border worked with white silk and gold thread4 ,a fairy rose-tree1 trained on a bamboo trellis1 the pot dressed in skirts of white and green paper and sash of satin ribbon1 makes a most effective centre piece4 ,paper butterflies shade the candles1 and a crepe paper covered box of bonbons1 with a butterfly hovering over the top1 stands beside each plate4 ,decorate the name cards with sketches of butterflies4 ,,young ,,married ,,couples' ,,supper4 ,for the young married couples' supper carry out the heart-shape idea4 ,outline large heart in smilax on the table4 ,have the smilax at least three inches wide4 ,dot it with clusters of roses1 lilies of the valley or any preferred flower4 ,in the center have a mound of the same flowers and between the center and the smilax place individual candlesticks with white candles and shades to match the flowers4 ,a few single flowers may be scattered over the cloth4 ,for a menu serve a fruit cup in the parlor before asking the guests to the dining room4 ,at the table have first hot bouillon with a bit of lemon in it4 ,have the main course fried chicken and rice with shoestring potatoes1 tiny red radishes1 creamed cauliflower1 pickles and hot rolls4 ,creamed sweetbreads on toast may be used for a course if wished4 ,serve salmon salad on a lettuce leaf and with it reception flakes on which grated cheese has been sprinkled and the wafers put in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese4 ,to serve the chicken take a large chop plate1 pile the rice in a snowy mound in the center and place the pieces of chicken around it1 serving a spoonful of rice with each piece of chicken4 ,a ,,head-,,dress ,,supper ,,party4 ,for a head-dress party ask each guest to dress the hair in some fancy way4 ,the men dressing in ,washington1 ,jefferson and other wigs noted in history1 while the ladies fix their locks according to noted beauties1 queens1 and others4 ,strings of pearls1 tiaras1 and jewels make a beautiful display4 ,conventional evening dress is worn in most instances1 save where a ruff or frill is added to heighten the effect of the headgear4 ,a prize is offered for the best head-dress4 ,the minuet makes a pretty dance to finish the evening4 ,for refreshments serve chicken salad in tomatoes hollowed out or cucumber boats1 cheese wafers1 stuffed olives1 tiny pickles and squares of jelly1 strawberries and plain vanilla ice cream1 chocolate cake1 coffee or chocolate4 ,serve fruit punch during the evening4 ,a ,,quilting ,,supper4 ,build a little log cabin of twigs for the center of the supper table and arrange stick candy1 bread sticks1 celery1 cheesesticks and other viands1 log-cabin style1 on pretty plates4 ,light the table by candles in old-fashioned candlesticks4 ,serve a hot course1 oyster patties1 sandwiches1 potato salad1 hot gingerbread1 apple sauce1 tea and coffee4 ,,wedding ,,supper4 ,first serve an orange or lemon ice4 ,serve this in tall glasses and decorate the top of the glass with a sprig of mint4 ,have the ice served from a tray decorated with a wreath of green or green and white4 ,for the green have mint leaves1 lemon verbena or geranium leaves or ferns4 ,then serve chicken salad made of the breast of chicken cut in dice1 celery cut coarse1 and large nut meats4 ,add sweetbreads and cucumbers to the salad if desired4 ,mix with a white mayonnaise and serve in white head lettuce1 using the cup-like outside leaves4 ,use the tiny lettuce heart for a crown1 and garnish with white radishes cut into roses1 and olives cut in fancy shapes4 ,serve plain white bread and butter sandwiches cut in hearts and rings or salted wafers4 ,have the salad on white plates and passed from a tray trimmed in ferns or white sweet peas4 ,have the ice cream in any fancy shape4 ,pink hearts dotted with pink candied roseleaves makes a very pretty course4 ,lay a pink rose on each plate4 ,if one cannot get fancy shapes from their caterer1 use the cone shaped spoon and dish the cream in shape of cones4 ,then surmount each cone with a pink candy heart4 ,for cakes1 serve cocoanut balls or squares of white cake covered with pink or green icing4 ,serve these from a tray or platter covered with pink and white sweet peas1 putting the cakes in among the flowers4 ,have the wedding cake on a flower trimmed table under a gay little canopy and have the bride cut it the last thing1 after coffee is passed4 ,a ,,waffle ,,supper4 ,let us have a waffle party and introduce some of the men to more intimate acquaintance with the mysteries of the cuisine4 ,flat dwellers 7the word always reminds me of ,cliff dwellers7 seem to consider that the propinquity of the kitchen makes entertaining a difficult matter1 but if the truth were known1 it makes possible many a winter evening's jollity4 ,the invitations are made of cream white satin1 fashioned in the exact shape and size of a waffle section1 padded with white cotton wadding and tacked to simulate the meeting place of the irons4 ,they are then scorched to the right color with a hot iron and on them is printed in sepia tints ,come and eat me2 on the reverse side is printed ,date ----1 at #h ,p4 ,m4 ---- ,ave4 ,use the abbreviated forms for this lettering on account of the difficulty encountered from limited space and the writing on satin4 ,before the evening arrives prepare cards about four by six inches1 in the center of which print a much praised recipe for waffles1 reading as follows3 ,six cups flour2 three teaspoonfuls baking powder2 four cups milk2 three tablespoonfuls butter2 one and one-half teaspoonfuls salt2 nine eggs beaten separately4 ,mix flour1 baking powder and salt1 yolks with milk1 then melted butter1 flour and last the beaten whites4 ,in the upper left hand corner of the card have a small pen and ink sketch of some cooking utensil and in the right hand corner a number4 ,in the center a ribbon for fastening4 ,the utensils are as follows3 #a4 ,waffle irons4 #b4 ,mixing bowl4 #c4 ,milk bottle4 #d4 ,salt box4 #e4 ,eggs4 #f4 ,egg beater4 #g4 ,butter4 #h4 ,flour sieve4 ,it is possible to introduce as many different cooking utensils as there are guests4 ,after half an hour's visit let the guests all repair to the kitchen where the numbered articles are to be found4 ,no4 #a1 to whom is apportioned the two waffle irons1 lights the gas under them1 greases the irons when hot with a square of salt pork on the end of a fork and--later--cooks the first waffle1 but that comes later on4 ,each secures his special utensil4 ,the ,master of ,ceremonies takes charge and calls off the various ingredients in proper order4 ,number #b warms the mixing bowl slightly1 ,number #c unstoppers the milk and measures it1 ,number #d measures the salt1 ,number #e breaks the eggs and beats the yolks1 ,number #f beats the whites1 ,number #g melts the butter1 ,number #h measures the flour1 ,number #i produces and measures the baking powder1 etc4 ,finally1 when all is ready and the ,master of ,ceremonies has superintended the proper mixing1 the rest adjourn to the dining room1 leaving numbers one and two to bake the first waffles4 ,the ,master of ,ceremonies sits at the head and the numbers run consecutively from his right4 ,the swinging doors through the butler's pantry are propped open so as not to isolate the cooks and the supper begins4 ,at one end of the table have a medium sized veal loaf1 at the other a mould of tongue jellied with hard boiled eggs4 ,chocolate is poured at one side of the table1 coffee at the other4 ,marmalade1 pickles and graham bread cut thin and made into sandwiches are placed in small dishes4 ,two large bowls of whipped cream with small bowls of powdered sugar1 two pitchers of maple syrup boiled down and beaten until thick as batter1 are for service with the waffles4 ,by the time the meats are served1 the first sets of waffles are ready and the cooks pass them around4 ,the next couple then pass to the kitchen to bake the next sets and so on until all are served4 ,,the ,,bohemian ,,picnic ,,supper4 ,an indoor moonlight picnic is a new diversion4 ,the lights should be hidden by soft white silk shades1 giving a moonlight effect1 and the rooms decorated with foliage plants4 ,a fishpond with grotesque objects1 including a live mermaid1 7a man in startling costume71 is one feature4 ,in one room is a merry-go-round4 ,the chairs are placed in a circle and a graphaphone in the center plays popular tunes4 ,at #aj o'clock the doors to the dining room are opened4 ,the table cloth is spread on the floor1 surrounded by cushions4 ,in one corner of the room are the baskets containing the supper of sandwiches1 olives1 pickles1 baked beans1 cake1 pie and other picnic favorites4 ,the girls take the viands from the baskets and arrange them on the floor1 while the men serve coffee from a coffee boiler on a small table4 ,during the meal each guest is obliged to describe some picnic he has attended or pay a forfeit4 ,a ,,railroad ,,party4 ,have a railroad party if you like the refreshing flavor of informality at your social functions4 ,have the invitations read1 an excursion on the ,funville1 ,frolictown ,featherbrain ,railway4 ,to begin with1 the rapidly gathering guests getting aboard are greeted by the hostess and her receiving party1 who cover their evening attire with spic-and-span linen dusters and caps4 ,down the line are distributed a miscellaneous collection of peregrinating paraphernalia from the red and white cotton umbrella1 which the hostess resolutely grasps in the middle1 to the omnipresent hand-box and the traditional bird cage4 ,with a final all aboard from a bustling man in regulation railway uniform1 accompanied by the clanging of a bell1 the trip to interesting cities begins4 ,the conductor1 in blue coat and brass buttons1 promptly appears1 to distribute tickets to the animated tourists4 ,these tickets are in booklet form1 inside the covers being an eighteen-inch pink paper ticket4 ,at the top is a space for the excursionist's name1 and further down a series of spaces where the excursionist is to write the names of the various stations at which the train is to stop4 ,the name of the station is suggested by a preceding statement4 ,this ticket1 including rules and regulations1 as well as correct insertions for the stations1 reads as follows3 ,,the ,,funville1 ,,frolictown ,,featherbrain ,,railway4 ,excursion ,ticket ,issued to 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444 4444444 ,tuesday1 ---- ---- ,good for ,one ,trip ,only4 ,rules and ,regulations4 ,this ,ticket is not transferable1 reversible1 or salable4 ,it must be signed by the person to whom it is assigned4 ,the conductor will not punch this ticket4 ,punch is prohibited on this railroad4 ,if you cannot crack these nuts call on the brakeman4 ,do not pull the bell rope2 this is not a ,pullman car4 ,the ,company will not be responsible for cattle killed by the carelessness of the passengers who throw crackers out of the window4 ,doctors are not provided on this train1 but if you have the grip it can be checked by the baggage master4 ,the porter is the car-pet and he has to have his tax4 ,the ,first ,station at ,which this ,train ,stops is3 ,that for which our forefathers fought4 ,,independence4 ,the ,second is3 ,a female habiliment4 ,,galveston4 ,the ,third is3 ,a military defense and a ,paris dressmaker4 ,,fort ,,worth4 ,the ,fourth is3 ,an ancient city whose downfall1 after a long siege1 avenged the abduction of a woman4 ,,troy4 ,the ,fifth is3 ,an accident which generally gives one a ducking4 ,,bath4 ,the ,sixth is3 ,an opera encore4 ,,sing ,,sing4 ,the ,seventh is3 ,a city whose end and aim is go4 ,,chicago4 ,the ,eighth is3 ,begins with an exclamation1 appeals to maternity1 ends with a laugh4 ,,omaha4 ,the ,ninth is3 ,a board of city fathers1 in connection with a precipice4 ,,council ,,bluffs4 ,the ,tenth is3 ,where the seat of affection is easily waded4 ,,hartford4 ,the ,eleventh is3 ,one of the ,apostles4 ,,st4 ,,paul4 ,the ,twelfth is3 ,a woman's ,monday occupation and two thousand pounds4 ,,washington4 ,the ,thirteenth is3 ,an infernal region1 a girl's name4 ,,helena4 ,the ,fourteenth is3 ,what a young man called when his sweetheart ,anna was drowning4 ,,savannah4 ,the ,fifteenth is3 ,an afflicted stream4 ,,cripple ,,creek4 ,the ,sixteenth is3 ,a small geological formation4 ,,rock ,,island4 ,the ,seventeenth is3 ,what most old maids desire to find4 ,,manitou4 ,the ,eighteenth is3 ,a pleasing beverage and a period4 ,,wyandotte4 ,the ,nineteenth is3 ,outward sign of spiritual grace and exclamation4 ,,sacramento4 ,the ,twentieth is3 ,a young miss and a slang term of coin4 ,,gallatin4 ,the ,twenty-,first is3 ,the father of ,democracy and a large town4 ,,jefferson ,,city4 ,the ,twenty-,second is3 ,an extinct ,king of the ,prairies4 ,,buffalo4 ,the ,twenty-,third is3 ,a girl's name1 a laugh and a tumble4 ,,minnehaha ,,falls4 ,the ,twenty-,fourth is3 ,that upon which we rely4 ,,providence4 ,the ,twenty-,fifth is3 ,a bandmaster's staff and a society girl's cheeks4 ,,baton ,,rouge4 ,appropriate prizes--leather traveling bags--are awarded to excursionists who have done the most sight seeing--that is1 who have guessed the names of most of the stations4 ,in the mean time small boys in uniform pass through the parlor cars dispensing to the passengers such train delectables as popcorn and peanuts1 while other uniformed youths pass lemonade in the time-honored tin receptacle with glasses in openings at the side4 ,suddenly the station supper gong is sounded and the brisk announcement made1 ,twenty minutes for refreshments4 ,thereupon the lively excursionists proceed in sections to the dining room where the novel feature of the railroad party is cleverly carried out4 ,along one end of the room is constructed a high lunch counter with every equipment of the metropolitan station4 ,there is the steaming coffee urn1 the familiar glass covers under which repose pumpkin pie and doughnuts1 old-fashioned cake-stands with fruit1 and so on4 ,bright colored placards on the wall announce the eatables1 including chicken and ham sandwiches1 stuffed eggs1 hokey-pokey ice cream1 assorted cakes1 coffee1 chocolate and milk4 ,the floral decorations in this buffet car are effective4 ,the white cloth that covers the counter and extends to the floor is festooned with strings of smilax and spotted with sprays of fern4 ,on top of the counter is a huge bowl of scarlet roses1 and two immense palms behind the lunch counter make a pleasing background4 ,in all the coaches1 in fact1 flowers and foliage are used in profusion4 ,,literary ,,supper4 ,give each guest a card numbered1 and ask him to draw thereon a picture which shall illustrate some well-known novel4 ,when all have finished have them pass the cards and on a second numbered list write the titles of the books illustrated4 ,give a prize for the most perfect list and the best illustration4 ,let the guests vote on the best illustration4 ,or1 pin on the back of a guest the name of a character in a book1 or the name of an author1 and let him by questions discover his own identity4 ,if he fails to guess and has to be told1 he sits down4 ,if he guesses correctly1 another name is pinned on his back1 and another1 and so on4 ,the one guessing the greatest number of names receives the prize1 which may be simply a bunch of flowers4 ,ask each guest to wear something representing the title of a book4 ,give each a number as he enters and a list of numbers and let all place correct names opposite the numbers on their lists4 ,write a simple love story1 leaving blanks to be filled with names of books4 ,this may be written on a large sheet of paper or on a blackboard1 the blanks numbered and each guest given a numbered list to place words intended to fill blanks1 or enough copies may be made for each guest to have a copy4 ,partners for supper may be found by cutting quotations in half and matching them again4 ,or one guest may be given the name of a book to find his partner in the author2 or he may receive a slip containing the name of some man character in fiction1 to find his partner in the corresponding woman character1 as ,david ,copperfield would seek ,dora1 ,mr4 ,micawber would seek ,mrs4 ,micawber1 etc4 ,serve pressed chicken or veal cut in squares resting on cress2 sandwiches of white grapes and nuts1 chopped pickle2 fruit salad served in white lettuce leaves1 cheese crackers1 ice cream or ices1 cake1 coffee or chocolate4 ,make the cheese crackers by spreading a thin layer of cheese on the crackers and toasting them in the oven4 ,a ,,peanut ,,party4 ,write invitations on cards cut out and painted to represent peanuts4 ,have them read1 ,won't you come next ,tuesday night at #g o'clock and help me gather my peanut crop8 ,cordially yours1 ,when the guests assemble the night of the party1 give each one a gay calico bag and a large wooden spoon4 ,then explain that they are to hunt for the peanuts on the lower floor of the house1 and that the peanuts can only be taken up with the aid of the spoons4 ,half an hour is allowed to gather the peanut crop1 and then the bags are marked with the gatherer's name and dropped into a large straw basket--the bag containing the largest number of peanuts receives a prize4 ,this hunt causes much merriment4 ,when the time has expired and the bags are all in the basket1 a large bowl of peanuts is put on a table and each guest given a needle and thread and told to make a necklace and pair of bracelets1--the best made set of peanut jewelry to be awarded a prize4 ,the next feature of the evening's fun is making and dressing quaint little ,chinese figures of peanuts4 ,crepe paper of various hues is provided for the costumes1 and black thread for the queues4 ,first the peanuts are strung to form the little manikins1 then eyes1 nose and mouth are marked on with ink4 ,jackets and trousers are next cut and made1 and the little ,ching-,changs are dressed4 ,pigtails are plaited and sewed on to the tops of the heads1 then the hats go on and the little celestials are ready to be inspected by the judges4 ,these dolls the guests keep as souvenirs of their skill4 ,in the dining room have a small evergreen tree planted in a china jardiniere in the center of the supper table with little peanut owls perched on the branches of the tree4 ,these owls have wings of light manila paper and are marked with ink to represent feathers4 ,big1 staring eyes add a touch of realism4 ,the owls are attached to the branches1 singly and in groups1 with glue4 ,for supper serve creamed chicken patties1 tiny hot rolls1 brandied peaches or sweet watermelon pickle2 salad of cucumbers and mayonnaise served on lettuce leaves or cress1 peanut butter1 and chopped smoked tongue sandwiches1 ice cream served in sherbet glasses1 assorted cakes1 coffee or chocolate4 ,,folk ,,lore ,,supper4 ,engage real colored singers to give a program of songs of the ,southland1 the old-time plantation melodies4 ,arrange the stage with a log cabin surrounded by sunflowers in the background and a cotton field in foreground1 and have the singers costumed as field hands4 ,some of the best known and best liked songs include ,old ,black ,joe1 ,swing ,low1 ,sweet ,chariot1 ,nobody ,knows the ,trouble ,i ,am ,seeing1 ,nellie ,gray1 ,suawanee ,river1 ,way ,over ,jordan1 ,ride up in the ,chariot1 ,massa's in the ,cold1 ,cold ,ground1 ,dixie4 ,serve a fried chicken supper with rice1 hot biscuits1 syrup1 cornpone1 ice cream and cake and coffee4 ,the program can end with buck and wing dancing1 jigs and cakewalks4 ,,cake ,,walk ,,supper4 ,at this cake walk there is no walking for the cake4 ,the cakes themselves walk for prizes4 ,ask each guest to dress representing a certain variety of cake1 but concealing the name of the particular cake represented4 ,give a prize to the person who discovers the largest number of names4 ,one girl representing ,wedding ,cake can come with bridal veil1 orange blossom wreath and shower bouquet4 ,fruit ,cake may be suggested by a girl carrying a graceful basket of fruit which she distributes to the company4 ,in her hair she may wear a crown of artificial grapes and grape leaves4 ,a woman of very diminutive size who might be thought to be almost ineligible for the gathering because she came without insignia of any kind might represent short cake4 ,and these are but a few of the ingenuities4 ,the entire list is too long to give here1 but each repetition is sure to call forth new ideas4 ,the winner of the first prize receives a pretty china cake dish1 while the second prize is a dainty cake knife in silver4 ,there is a booby1 too--a small cook book giving twenty-five choice recipes for cakes4 ,the guessing of the cakes is followed by an informal supper4 ,serve ,chicken ,mousse with ,lettuce and ,nut ,salad ,brown ,bread and ,butter ,sandwiches ,olives1 ,salted ,almonds ,peach ,bavarian ,cream1 ,fancy ,cakes ,coffee ,,menu ,,and ,,service ,,for ,,bridge ,,supper ,,party4 ,if one wishes a dainty and appetizing menu for a card supper serve sweetbread and celery salad1 stuffed olives and tiny pickles1 assorted sandwiches and plain vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce1 fruit cake1 white cake and coffee4 ,while the judges are counting the points for game1 have the maid lay a lunch cloth on each table4 ,serve the sweetbread salad either in cucumbers hollowed out or in red or green pepper shells1 resting on a wreath of watercress4 ,a pretty effect is secured by using alternate green and red peppers and leaving the tops with the stem for covers4 ,tie the tiniest of red peppers to the stems with narrow green ribbon for decoration4 ,the sweetbread salad is made of cold cooked sweetbreads and celery cut into dice and covered with mayonnaise4 ,if one adds a few sliced almond meats and mushrooms the flavor is improved4 ,serve ham sandwiches cut in shape of playing cards and decorated with bits of pickled beets to simulate card spots1 heart shaped sandwiches of chopped green peppers and mayonnaise1 cucumbers and watercress mixed with mayonnaise1 plain bread and butter sandwiches1 using brown and white bread4 ,if one wishes a hot course1 serve oyster or cream chicken patties and tiny hot rolls4 ,the fork is brought on the plate with the salad or hot course4 ,serve ice cream in the sherbet glasses with stems4 ,place a lace paper doily on the plate1 stand the glass on this and lay a pink rose on the plate4 ,pass the hot chocolate sauce in a silver or pretty china pitcher1 or have it poured over the ice cream before it is brought in4 ,pass the coffee in after dinner coffee cups1 the maid bringing in a tray full of the cups followed by an assistant with sugar1 cream and after dinner coffee spoons4 ,cut the cake into squares and pass in silver basket or handsome plate with doily4 ,,after ,,the ,,theatre ,,menus4 ,cold ,chicken in ,cranberry ,jelly ,cups ,celery and ,oyster ,patties ,bread and ,butter ,sandwiches ,lemon ,jelly with ,whipped ,cream ,ice ,cream1 ,lady ,fingers1 ,cocoanut ,macaroons ,bonbons1 ,coffee ,mushroom ,patties ,turkey and ,celery ,salad in ,lettuce ,cups ,cheese and ,nut ,sandwiches ,pineapple ,jelly with ,whipped ,cream ,vanilla ,ice ,cream ,small ,sponge ,cakes ,coffee with ,whipped ,cream ,,oyster ,,crabs ,,on ,,steak4 ,since dealers do not sell oyster crabs at reasonable rates where they know their value or have a fashionable trade1 if economical1 one has to find a modest oyster house where they do not bring a cent and more apiece1 but are for sale in bulk4 ,a few dozen at least are needed for the steak4 ,oyster crabs are tiny things and they shrink in cooking4 ,the pan must be hot with plenty of butter in it ,throw in the crabs whole of course1 for they are wee things1 clean as an oyster1 and let them cook to a turn4 ,salt and pepper them and turn them over the steak which has been broiled exactly right4 ,the oyster crabs must be cooked so as to be ready when the steak is done4 ,a ,,cold ,,supper ,,menu ,,for ,,hot ,,weather4 ,iced ,consomme ,celery1 ,salted ,wafers ,lobster en ,mayonnaise1 ,brown ,bread ,sandwiches ,cold ,filet of ,beef ,saratoga ,potatoes1 ,jelly1 ,brandied ,cherries ,tomatoes ,stuffed with ,celery1 ,green ,peppers and ,cucumbers ,chicken ,salad ,roquefort ,cheese1 ,toasted ,crackers ,ice ,cream in ,canteloupes ,fruits1 ,crystallized ,candies ,,chapter ,,vi4 ,,toasts ,,and ,,stories ,,for ,,suppers4 ,here's to man1 ,god's first thought1 ,here's to woman1 ,god's second thought2 ,as second thoughts are best1 ,here's to woman4 --,detroit ,free ,press4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a health to the man on trail this night2 may his grub hold out2 may his dogs keep their legs2 may his matches never miss fire4 99 99 99 99 99 ,,to ,,one ,,of ,,the ,,boys4 ,here's to a jolly fellow1 ,who is one of the boys1 ,and stays till he gets mellow1 ,sharing the drinks and joys4 ,his glass he'll fill to the rim1 ,and dash it out of sight1 ,we can all tie to him1 ,you bet1 he's all right6 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to you1 as good as you are1 ,and here's to me1 as bad as ,i am2 ,but as good as you are1 and as bad as ,i am1 ,i'm as good as you are as bad as ,i am6 --,an ,old ,scotch ,toast 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen ,here's to the widow of fifty2 ,here's to the flaunting1 extravagant queen1 ,and here's to the housewife that's thrifty6 ,let the toast pass2 ,drink to the lass2 ,i'll warrant she'll prove an excuse for the glass4 --,sheridan4 99 99 99 99 99 ,the women1 ,god bless them1 we toast them alway1 ,lest the women1 ,god bless them1 roast us every day4 99 99 99 99 99 ,while there's life on the lip1 while there's warmth in the wine1 ,one deep health ,i'll pledge1 and that health shall be thine4 ,lucille--,owen ,meredith4 99 99 99 99 99 ,crown high the goblets with a cheerful draught2 ,enjoy the present hour2 adjourn the future thought4 --,dryden's ,virgil4 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to ,love1 a thing so divine1 ,description makes it but the less2 ',tis what we feel but cannot define1 ',tis what we know but cannot express4 99 99 99 99 99 ,to the ,salad of ,life4 ,with its laughter and tears1 its blessings and joys1 ,its mixture of peace and of strife4 ,and may it be seasoned to each man's taste1 ,with plenty of love for its dressing1 ,and when we have eaten the last on the dish1 ,let us hope it has proven a blessing4 99 99 99 99 99 ,clink1 clink your glasses and drink6 ,why should we trouble borrow8 ,care not for sorrow1 ,a fig for the morrow6 ,tonight let's be merry and drink6 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to the prettiest1 ,here's to the wittiest1 ,here's to the truest of all who are true4 ,here's to the neatest one1 ,here's to the sweetest one1 ,here's to them all in one--here's to you4 99 99 99 99 99 ,laugh at all things1 ,great and small things1 ,sick or well1 at sea or shore2 ,while we're quaffing1 ,let's have laughing-- ,who the devil cares for more4 --,lord ,byron4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a toast to your hair1 my loved one1 ,a toast to your beautiful hair6 ,it rests like a crown ,of unmatchable brown ,on your brow so pure and fair4 ,there's a charm in its lightness1 ,an air in its brightness1 ,that tangled my heart in its snare4 ,then pledge me1 my fair one1 ,my loved one1 my rare one1 ,a toast to your beautiful hair6 --,bayard ,bacon4 99 99 99 99 99 ,woman4 ,the fairest work of the great ,author4 ,the edition is large and no man can afford to be without a copy4 99 99 99 99 99 ,he is the half part of a blessed man1 ,left to be finished by such as she4 --,shakespeare4 99 99 99 99 99 ,to ,friendship--it improves happiness and abates misery1 by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief4--,cicero4 99 99 99 99 99 ,ho gentlemen6 lift your glasses up-- ,each gallant1 each swain and lover-- ,a kiss to the beads that brim in the cup ,a laugh for the foam spilt over6 ,for the soul is a-lift and the heart beats high1 ,and care has unloosened its tether2 ,now drink1 said the sage1 for tomorrow we die6 ,so let's have a toast together4 99 99 99 99 99 ,swing the goblet aloft2 to the lips let it fall2 ,then bend you the knee to address her2 ,and to drink gentle sirs1 to the queen of us all-- ,to the ,woman that's ,good--,god bless her6-- ,and ,i pledge my last toast1 ere ,i go to my rest-- ,o fortunate earth to possess her6-- ,to the dear tender heart in the little white breast ,of the ,woman that's ,good--,god bless her6 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to the girl that's good and sweet ,here's to the girl that's true1 ,here's to the girl that rules my heart-- ,in other words1 ,here's to you4 99 99 99 99 99 ,here's to the land of the shamrock so green1 ,here's to each lad and his darling coleen ,here's to the ones we love dearest and most ,and may ,god save old ,ireland1--that's an ,irishman's toast4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a toast to ,thanksgiving1 ,a ,paean of ,praise1 ,a health to our forefathers brave2 ,may we honor the deeds ,they have done in the past1 ,hold sacred all that they gave4 --,estelle ,foreman4 99 99 99 99 99 ,,an ,,englishman',s ,,frank ,,toast4 ,in cosmopolitan ,los ,angeles there are five gentlemen companions1 each representing a different nationality1 who from frequent association have become intimate friends4 ,one is a ,russian1 one a ,turk1 one a ,frenchman1 one an ,american and one an ,englishman4 ,these five frequently assemble together and tell of the comparative merits of the respective countries they represented and thus their companionship is a source of instruction as well as entertainment4 ,recently they gave a champagne supper to which a few friends were invited4 ,during the course of this dinner it was proposed that each of the five give a toast to his native country1 the one giving the best toast to be at no expense for the feast4 ,the result was these toasts3 ,the ,russian--,here's to the stars and bars of ,russia1 that were never pulled down4 ,the ,turk--,here's to the moons of ,turkey whose wings were never clipped4 ,the ,frenchman--,here's to the cock of ,france1 whose feathers were never picked4 ,the ,american--,here's to the ,stars and ,stripes of ,america1 never trailed in defeat4 ,the ,englishman--,here's to the rampin' roarin' lion of ,great ,britain1 that tore down the stars and bars of ,russia1 clipped the wings of ,turkey1 picked the feathers off the cock of ,france1 and ran like h--l from the ,stars and ,stripes of the ,united ,states of ,america4 ,the ,englishman was at no expense for the feast4 99 99 99 99 99 ,why1 ,patrick1 you seem to be in great pain--you have taken something that disagrees with you4 ,yes1 doctor1 ,i swallowed a potato bug be accident1 and although ,i took some ,paris green a minute after it don't quiet the disgraceful little baste4 ,he's racing up and down and all round inside of me4 99 99 99 99 99 ,if you would refuse occasionally when those hateful men ask you to drink1 said ,mrs4 ,booce1 you would not be coming home in this condition4 ,you lack firmness of character4 ,don't you b'leeve nossin' of the sort1 said ,mr4 ,booce1 with much dignity4 ,the fellers tried to start me home more'n two hours ago4 99 99 99 99 99 ,guest--,am ,i the unlucky thirteener8 ,host--,no1 you're the lucky fourteener4 ,you're to fill up the gap4 ,guest--,all right2 ,i've brought it with me4 99 99 99 99 99 ,suppose you come and dine with us tomorrow8 ,wouldn't the day after do just as well8 inquired the poor relation4 ,certainly2 but where are you going to dine tomorrow8 ,oh1 here4 ,you see1 your wife was kind enough to ask me for that occasion4 99 99 99 99 99 ,at a dinner given in a home that was marked for the literary acquirements of its members the conversation naturally turned to books and their authors4 ,this was not much to the liking of one young woman1 who was more noted for her skill at golf and kindred sports than for her knowledge of romance and history4 ,from time to time she attempted to start a discussion of outdoor games1 but to no avail4 ,at last her companion at the table turned to her with the inquiry3 ,and do you not like ,kipling8 ,the fair young thing knitted her brows in thought for a moment1 then answered blithely3 ,kipling8 ,i don't believe it has been introduced in our set yet4 ,how do you kipple1 anyway8 99 99 99 99 99 ,book ,agent--,is the lady of the house in8 ,cook--,we're all ladies here1 yez moonkey-faced divil6 ,if yez mane the mishtress1 say so6 99 99 99 99 99 ,a ,sunday-school teacher recently told her class about the cruelty of docking horses1 says ,our ,dumb ,animals4 ,can any little girl tell me1 she said1 of an appropriate verse of ,scripture referring to such treatment8 ,a small girl rose and said solemnly1 ,what ,god hath joined together1 let no man put asunder4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i am reminded of a sick man who had a talking wife4 ,a doctor was sent for to prescribe for the husband4 ,when he left he said to the wife3 ,your husband is not dangerously ill4 ,all he needs is rest1 so ,i have prescribed this opiate4 ,how often shall ,i give it to him8 she asked4 ,oh1 don't give it to him at all4 ,take it yourself4 99 99 99 99 99 ,scene3 ,the bar parlour of the ,prince ,george1 ,brighton4 ,pipes and beer all round4 ,an old salt saying3-- ,i've got a riddle to ask you chaps4 ,if a 'erring and a 'alf cost three farthings 'ow many could you buy for sixpence8 ,profound silence1 and much puffing of pipes4 ,presently a voice from the corner3-- ,i say1 ,bill1 did you say 'errings8 ,yes1 ,i said 'errings4 ,drat it1 ,i've been a-reckoning of mackerel all this 'ere time6 99 99 99 99 99 ,an' phwat are yez a-doin' wid that pig in the sea8 ,shure1 an' ,i'm a makin' salt pork av him afore ,i kill him4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a story is told of a man who1 having submitted himself to the manipulation of a venerable barber was told3 ,do you know1 sah1 you remind me so much of ,dan'l ,webster8 ,indeed1 he said1 shape of my head1 ,i suppose8 ,this staggered the aged colored man somewhat4 ,he had not expected that there would be a call for an explanatory superstructure4 ,no1 sah1 he stammered in reply2 not yo' head1 sah1 it's yo' breff4 99 99 99 99 99 ,speaking of mushrooms and toadstools1 gentlemen1 chimed in ,dumley1 a friend of mine not long ago gathered a quantity of what he supposed were mushrooms1 and took 'em home4 ,his wife cooked 'em and the whole family ate heartily of 'em4 ,and did they all die8 inquired the crowd1 very much shocked4 ,no1 they happened to be mushrooms1 you see1 replied ,dumley with a far-a-away look in his eye1 but it was a narrow escape4 99 99 99 99 99 ,he was enjoying an ear of corn in the good1 old-fashioned way4 ,you look as if you were playing the flute1 his hostess remarked1 smiling4 ,oh1 no1 was the amiable retort2 ,it's a cornet ,i'm playing1 by ear4 99 99 99 99 99 ,london ,landlady 7to shivering lodger74--,no1 sir1 ,i don't object to your dining at a restorong1 nor to taking an 'apenny paper1 but ,i must resent your constant 'abit of locking up your whiskey1 thereby himplying that me1 a clergyman's daughter1 is prone to larceny4 99 99 99 99 99 ,pat1 said his young wife1 ,i wish you wouldn't put your knife in your mouth when you eat4 ,an' phwere would yez hev me put it1 said ,pat1 in astonishment1 in me eyes8 99 99 99 99 99 ,first ,lady--,what birthday presents are you going to give to your husband8 ,second ,lady--,a hundred cigars4 ,first ,lady--,and what did you pay for them8 ,second ,lady--,oh1 nothing6 ,for the last few months ,i have taken one or two out of his box every day4 ,he hasn't noticed it1 and will be pleased with my little present and the fine quality of the cigars4 99 99 99 99 99 ,arabella 7scared7--,oh1 mammy6 ,miss ,smiff say her ole man gits fits eb'ry time he come home drunk an' ,i's 'fraid ,i done cotch 'um4 ,mammy--,g'wan1 chile2 fits ain' ketchin'4 ,arabella--,dey mus' be1 kase ,miss ,smiff says she give 'em to him herse'f4 99 99 99 99 99 ,mistress 7greatly scandalized7--,is it possible1 ,hannah1 you are making bread without having washed your hands8 ,new ,kitchen ,girl--,lor'1 what's the difference1 mum8 ,it's brown bread4 99 99 99 99 99 ,family ,physician--,i'm afraid you have been eating too much cake and candy4 ,let me see your tongue4 ,little ,girl--,oh1 you can look at it1 but it won't tell4 99 99 99 99 99 ,patrick1 you told me you needed the alcohol to clean the mirrors with1 and here ,i find you drinking it4 ,faix1 mum1 it's drinkin' it and brathin' on the glass oi'm a-doin'4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a clergyman was being shaved by a barber who had evidently become unnerved by the previous night's dissipation4 ,finally he cut the clergyman's chin4 ,the latter looked up at the artist reproachfully and said1 ,you see1 my man1 what comes of hard drinking4 ,yes1 sir1 replied the barber1 consolingly1 it makes the skin tender4 99 99 99 99 99 ,they began by making much of his office1 and the great qualities necessary to properly fill it4 ,they laid stress upon the decay of the standard of fitness1 and congratulated themselves that they had at last met with an instance where the man did honor to the office4 ,the mayor stood it for some time1 and then in the blandest manner remarked3 ,you make me more worthy1 gentlemen1 than ,i really am4 ,i am not a genius1 nor yet am ,i a sot or a simpleton1 but rather1 if you will permit such self measurement1 something between the two4 99 99 99 99 99 ,first ,quick ,lunch ,waitress--,say1 but that dude is gone on ,molly6 ,second ,quick ,lunch ,waitress 7enviously7--,ain't he8 ,when he orders 'beans and draw one and sinkers' from her he puts such love in it that it sounds like ',paddy defoy grass1 coffee o'lay and ,parker ,house rolls4' 99 99 99 99 99 ,will you have a piece of the pie1 ,mr4 ,goodman8 asked ,bobby's mother of the minister4 ,thanks1 no1 he replied4 ,will you1 ,bobby1 she inquired4 ,no1 ,i think not1 said ,bobby1 rather hesitating4 ,the minister looked at ,bobby in surprise4 ,i thought all little boys were fond of pie1 he said4 ,they are1 replied ,bobby4 ,i could eat that hull pie1 but ma said if you didn't take any ,i mustn't1 and she'd save it for tomorrow4