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Exeter Advocate, 1901-8-29, Page 6.W:44iWiE4*4-)1,E4-),K4%4H4W.*K*PE4K4%."44.4-:.e.:41K4i.F.,W.W;AK11+44i ,. The , Or ,• The , ,:. —agameitilL, WoOing ,1,-. Red Witch t ' f T ,, t Constantia. •,; 4 Ni4A‘,40=K4);E4#4.1`,43E4)i(41(4=crow.lwiso-o=1,4444+, SYNOPSI,S OF PRECEEDING thus far, and stopped short, 'delight - CHAPTERS.— Constantia's cousia, ed with his outleurSt. Donna, after traralling abroad, re- Miss :ge(litlieuddY returned to 'her turns home as Mrs. Dundas and finds first point and \Vent Olt • that during her absence Lord Varley, "The other names upon my list," an old name, has married. While she said, "areJohn. Byrne altd Mich - Garret Barry, a suitor of Gonstan- ael Walsh." tia's is calling on her, Featherston., "Ali! It'len!' exclaimed Feather - another suitor, is announced., Ston, growing gently animated once intim "As a rule I feel more grati- tude when the converts are of my OW11 Sex. One rejoices more over the He came in, in the slow, dignified reclamation of a man than a wom- manuer that belonged to him. His an!" tame was cadaverous; his inches many. "Ungallant!" said Constantia, /.1e was rather Italian in type, and with a swift smile that made her his eyes were black and plaiative, lovely. He was delicately reserved in, his cle- "No, no, I assure you." He seem - meaner, and there was a suspicion ed to lose 'himself f or a moment in of hauteur in the way he'wore his eye that wondrous smile, and then reeov- glass. He hada very kindly opinion ering himself went on quickly: "They of his own merits, which is an excel- are more prone to error." He took lent thing if one wants to get on in his eyes reluctantly from Constantia the world. Not that Mr. Feather- and again gave his undivided atten- ston wanted to get on. He was on- tion to her aunt, "These men; 1 ly thirty-two and the richest •man in should like to have a talk with the county, them," he said. "You can give mie Miss McGillicuddy rcuieived him their addresses?" with as near an approach to civility A dull red flamed into Miss McGil- as she knew. He sheok hands with licuddy's cheeks. She grew confused. everybody in the silent way that be- longed to him, and that somehow helped him to the consideration with Which he was &ways treated; and then looked cautiously rouncl him, as if to know where he should sit. This . slow glance made everybody feel, somehow, how poorly furnished the drawing -room was, and ,how squalid it must appear to him after his own luxurious home. Finally he seated himself next to Constantia. This quite hemmed her in. Barry was on her left, he on her right, Miss Mc- Gillicuddy before her, the window be- hind. It save her the feeling, some- how, that there was no escape. She was very glad, however, that Featherston had come in, had brok- en up the rude speech that she felt was on her aunt's lips, and for an- other—. She blushed softly as she felt Mr. Featherston's glass bearing down upon her. • "So glad," he said, looking at Constantia but speaking to her aunt, "I hope we have you on our side," CHAPTER IV. Conistantia, graceless; laughedaloud. ‘`011.e. Of, the men is ten: years'of age," she said; "'"the Other- eight.. She. folded her hands upon her lap; and: valiantly refrained from looking at Barry, who was choking. , With .joy in the background: "Their reformation is a subject for public rejoicing." Miss McGillicuddy 'cast a withering glance at her. She would have pro- bably broken into unparliamentary language, but that Featherston came to the rescue. , "To begin young is to begin well," he said gravely and cleverly. He was looking full at Constantia now as though challenging her'to attri- bute to him that vilest of all Sins, hypocrisy. There was, however, no suspicion in the face she uplifted to his. It was evident' that sho be- lieved in him, if she did not altoge- ther believe in his doctrine. She had subdued her- .amusement, and was quite calm again. "that your—our mission, rather, is said Featherstone. going on so prosperously." Miss McGillicuddy drew herself up. She grew self-important, and was evidently pleased. Constantia looked indifferent because she knew to what Featherston was referring, but Bar- ry, Who knew nothing, stared. All atonce it dawned •upon him that the her Mint; eXactly as if shealead nOt, She shook her head,, but said noth- ing. "Constantia will join us," said Miss McGillicuddy decisively. "No, I think not," contradicted Constantia, quietly. "Constantia. will join us," repeated ' Bine -Ribbon movement was in ques- heard the clear, distinct voice, tion, and that Featherstone . was "I sh.all not, indeed," returned the making hay while the sun shone,. by girl, coldly. "1'• dislike extreme - . pretending. an , interest in it to Miss McGillicuddy. He .had.adopted.the measures and the touch of '. affecta- tion in the matter. I object to the new temperance fad as a means to- phaeesaical way in which thenaission wards getting into her good, graces, is ccruducted. The blue ribbon is, in opinion, a unstake. Parade is clnd from hers to Constantiaes. This immy discovery filled the heart of the-Lim- dea:th to anything that should be . • 'Neck man with rage. Not towards long-lived." Featherston—he was ' too honest- "Hear! hear!" cried Mr. Barry, hearted for that—but towards him- forgetting himself for the second self, in that the simple device had time. Miss McGillicuddy half rose - not first suggested itself to him. front her seat. - She was evidently "Yes, it prospers," said Miss Mc- about to launch into bitter invec- Gillicuddy, in the deep voice that tives when once again Featherston had struck terror into so many intervened. hearts. "Yesterday I made several "There is much truth in what your converts . Three new names by my niece has said," he murmured softly; endeavors were enrolled upon our "but I think if she will go a little list." deeper into our real meaning she will "Three! Your energy is indeed see the use of' the blue ribbon to Nriarvellous," said Mr. Featherston. which she now so—so vigorously oh_ It surpasses that of most." He jects. In the rush and bustle of life pulled his mustache meditatively and people are only too prone to forget, shifted his glass from one eye to the unless things are perpetually held up - other. And these new people?" he ,before their eyes. We hold up to asked. them the blue ribbon to rernind them "Mrs. Duffy. of Tan -yard Lane, always of the great work in . which was the first whom I convinced." we would Have them join. We would "DufTy—Duffy?" questioned Feather- eradicate everywhere the fatal weed— ston, putting ,his forefinger to his intemperance. The 'love of drink, brow with an appearance of deep like money, might justly be..termed thought. the root of all evil." ' ''You know her," explained Con- This speech ' raised a curious ex- -- stantia, softly'. She is the old pression on Barry's face, who now Widow who lives near tne church and addressed him directly. who subsists principally on the three "You meaft..-us Co understand that , shillings a week allowedherefrom the „Y .1 fund. .ou yourself, then never touch. any- .Charity-. -thing?" he said, -leaning forward. This sorrowful bi. - t of infoemation aChampagne—beer—nothing?" was, I regret to say, beer and skit- His. tone was sharp: ,, tics to Mr. Barry. He was glad to "Nothing;"' returned Featherston, his heart's core that the first recruit with a pleasant smile. , had preyed so poor a one—to a wid- He did not ,try to improve on the ow. subsisting on charity, the temp- simplicity of his answer. 1 -le left it tation to drink must be small. It . so, . . would, therefore, .be impossible to "I had no idea., you were. a teeto- Featherston • to make, much out of taller," said Barry rather pointedly. it. He laughed alone in the exuber- "What an Objectionable word that ance of his joy, forgetful of the im- is!" said Featherstone, still smiling, pression he was making on Miss Mc- but lilting his shoulders in a faintly. e Gillicuddy, deprecatory' manner. . "I....hardly "No difficulty in stopping that cici kssms mils, it should be se, but it ale lady's grog," he said, still laughing ways strikes me as. being in a degree gayly' ‘‘I\Tot much '01 it to he 'got —shall we say----er--vulgara A. tecto- out of three shillings a week!". tai!er, as you put it, • Silence followed this rash remark; I certainly was not a year a.go, buel believed, indeed, rshe had -'quite drop - Featherston coughed gently, and as an example ,to my tenantry 'I be- !pod out of our lives, when this. sud- Miss 'McGillicuddy, as though waken- cam.e one. It is really," with a lit- 1 den marriage . with ' Mr. Dundas ing slowly from an unpleasant dream. turned her head tOwards the culprit, tle wave of the hkencl, "no self-denial; f broug,ht • her back net. only to TM - and the effect' is good!" ' heed, but to every part of it where and fixed him with a baleful eye. It ',Deuced doodr, said. Barry,: with she hell pnssed much "ofher earlier tmhinged Mr. BarrY directly, and leUt a barely rest/milled anlinosity, as he life, 'It 'is it good match, I heat', in an instantaneous termination to his marked theeffect upon the elder Mane. resneets. We hill thought she mit•th. Miss :McGillicuddy, who was ' plainly 'Notelet hem; , married Lord at cy, "Not only your opinions but Your- , ready to worship Featheeetorie :as a but. .doutitlessv . this john Ihmdas, self, Mr. Barry," she said, slowly, I modern,eaint. ' ' . from; what e !team is the bettor man "are strange to me- 1 feel 00 eine I At this, moment' two -figures, went .lor ,hermas he iSaitorti likely to keep barrassment, therefore, in . telling , fiaSt the window, and the. ',Jolted of her in.,,crder- and that; sheeweidd /re - and jeer at what 1 belieVe to be a drawing -awing One 'Was high, ,shrille' As 'for eirtrley, he iti a nnan of no you that 11, you came here to scoff two Moicm ,wafted •thweras to 'the euhle, _ 4 curb, a curb, ,for Denim! righteous work, .I . shall ask you. -voluble and 'eminently youthful; the character what"soever: to_ other was deep and meanly. Allinost , 'So this sweeping comment no one "Scoff—jeer!" interrupt -cid Barry, direetly „afterwards 'Me., Steongo was eneme reply, . .• ' Wth great presence of mind, now antiduneed. ' . , . • e elm -the -bye, Lady Varley i is giv- . 110 ite 1.1ILVO .to the clanger of , the sit- ' He came in, with Norah at his i ng ee. de nee ou , the , seventeenth," 11 MA on. - "MY , dear Miss 111cGil lieu de heels. ' said Strong°, Presently, looking at dY., - can you misjudge 1 as a, man of about' thiity-fon ' Coh$thlitine Y.011 will be there?''' how i so e me? ea W , r 'rime, I am' in a sense a Mae -log -3r to '' " Ves , ' ' '.S he silni led at h i in as ' site who ,looked „fully las age, but no you, but that is a (1111,201 Lune 1 hoPe more, there was' amhiagee-coe'par-- nnswered, 1114 "Li 1)111,1.. e0i0l ed ' be - 'every day. of irey life to combat." He ticular that could he mad 01 him_ neath that:touch of stinehine as, a cast a glance at, COnstantia„ who re- nothing decided. A'deseription of boy in his teens might haye done,, • ' fused to see it -"As to my opinions, t c,vinced. th.ey are: years. You l him should, perforce, be a Miether nee “VarleY is -awaaa• and it is .uncer I feel. oli - ,, me with treating this . new gmevc 0110, lee was not very tad tal a whether he Will 'be back foe it. amuse Mission with:disrespect.. On the ttore• ot e 'lliii t SlY I c 1 stO f !' Air s . "Lacked ," continued Mr. Feathev- and not -very shoremntit veimStout,' traxy, I. regard it,as a belie a ion o 11 v rY ' ; l ; 11 0" -veeY, u • am a .•-• I , . 1/ tAQ da 8 gave ine un ce Stand awl,Yi tairdy net veey' handsonim: 'Two 'lo • cl • ' ' Lad ' in:th bountrY• and a most reclulgite things about him; so f' -u. as stir lice NT ti lcY , ' v.1,.s vel -W, . doubtful thing in these benighted days when knowledge. went, NVeCe atone pOSitive, about it. A COuSilL. of Mille is, to the land is laid waete with . raPine 'His cyes; a dark huninbus gray, arrive ori the seventeenth.I hoPe ,pd murder., and 'when, AWb O doubt; ove ed eautiful that they would he will be in tune at all' events," lawlessneSs ii3 fed by the • sPiritleous liilve re cleenied a . plaitier face. They "A censin of 'yours?" 'asked (len-, !Miners you so -wisely contemn." were ttedmiciely at,e'ectiveh emqieste, steintia, With some eagerness, .8 He felt , ,nciarly ' as elocelent tis 'rind iiorm6d ..cy-ioi ItOriestY ancrthat: 'neweemer Wes all eVent in Carineeem in Irish Membee ' i•.A711 0 n .1i, had got greateee of all . bettuty—lovirta'-kind- (21) CW 0'.G1 adY• siroa Inust IlesS, He was rich, too --there WAS" no C1,011bt about that; 'rich enough '1.0 cOnie under the head of a, Moderh. CrOeStIS That 1,ds fathei made these riches by means of trade Wa, per- haps a draw -back hi the eyes of the county families rouud, , who, though Loi' the most part Poor, could count their ten and twelve geaorations. • The elder Miss 'McGillicuddy re- ceiVecl him with a certain reserva- tion. She was riot accustomed to hold these levees, and her,mind 11118 - gave her that Constantia ha(l some- thing to de with it. Three men in her house, and all at Once! She Cast a Sea,r,Phing glance at her niece, who was looking wonderfully Meek, as she murmured a common -place word or two of welcome to Mr. Stronge. To him, however, had' she known it, 'these words werenot colihnonPlace at all; they were, cin the contrary, a very aceumulatiou of all sweetness and light, Miss McGillicuddy pondered. Could they all be here because of that graceless girl? , Could even two of them? Featherston she acquitted; he came for the good CanSe. But the others? , Barry, of course, was 'fool enough for anything; but could a. sen- sible man like mr. Stronge be so car- ried away by -the wiles' of it 5ill3r preature like. Constantia, as to spend histime dancing attendance upon her'? No. it was impossible. And yet-- ' She was civil enough to Str'bnge, however, iu. spite of her, lingering suspicion. He was net, Indeed, a man to whom it wbuld be ,:easy to be rude. To •Garrett .Barry she, showed her. Tdugh edge without heSitatiOn, and even to Featherstone she; conld betray impatience, 'but 'Stronge was of very different stuff .to either of these. He was a man ,of no birth, yet his face was full oft -a gentle dig- nity as restraining ae' 'the bluest blood could produce—a dignity that rendered it very difficult forearm one to offer himi an offensive word. Miss McGillicuddy at then in si- lence meditating on many, things, and feeling slightly baffled, when. her gaze fell on the hick -less Norah. How did that child come here? How did she dare to defy the rules laid down, that forbid- the entrance into the drawing -room '01 Muddy boots? "What brings you here, Norah?" she demanded sharply. "She came in with me," answered Mr. Strong°, quickly, scenting mis- chief in the breeze. He took the child's hand in his, and .feeling it, tremble slightly, tightened his grasp on it, and drew her close to him with a very kindly' smile. "I met herin one of the fields as I came to- wards the house and she inost con- sideratelyturned with me and bore me company, and entertained me most delightfully by the way. She -has indeed been very kind to me," said Mr. Stronge, turning to the lit- tle, thin child beside him onele:laugli- ing to her, not at her which •latter is a thing that all children hate. ' "H'in" responded Miss McGillicud- dy dryly, as if she cold& have' said Conversation then became general. In the course of it, Mr, Stronge, who was an agreeable sociable sort of person, said: "I was up just now at Ballymore. I went to call upon Mrs... Dundas, who is quite an old acquaintance of mine." He did not say friend,. and Con- stantia noticed it. "She seems to be quite the old acquaintance . of everybody,"said Miss McGillicuddy with a sniff. "Her coming among us will, I have no doubt. be a great acquisi- tion," put in Mr. Featherston, who had seen and admired Mrs. Dundas. "I suppose so," replied Stronge. There was, however, in spite of the acquiescence, a lack of enthusiasm in his tone. "She is remarkably handsome," went on Featherston, who had brightened up a bit. "Is she? As a girl she was re- markablV plain," said Miss McGill.ie caddy; 'lei thin, awkward creature, with flaming hair and no manners." "Yes, I remember Iter," ' exclaimed - Barry,. laughing; ``she was ordinary, certainly, and her 'clothes used to hang on her as loose as bags. Yee now she is beautiful. -I- WaS,• never $o ii.stomided in my- life as -when. M saw her yesterday. -Aad yet, some- how, her beauty, in. iny opinion, is-- or—unpleasant. She Would strike me as being----" "Subtle?" suggested Mr. Stronge. Constantia shot a glance at him. Was Donna subtle? "What do you think of her?" asked Featherston, addressing her suddenly. "She is my cousin," returned, she Minnie She .was glad she had this to mays as it 'saved her having to an- SWel' h!S question; but her words wrought consternation among them. "Yee she ie closely connected with us," said Miss McGillicuddy, in her graveyard vo ice, ''Lliough f te many years Nye: have lost sight, of her. We MONAMKINAMW , __1 11111111fillif 1 1 1II1 I1. VR ; • NNW INN INURE /ffialait fi _ STATUE OF . QUEEN VICTORIA AT TORONTO, The statue to be erected in Queen's Park in front of the Parliament building', at .Toronto, Ont., will be a worthy memorial of Queen Victoria„', 'It is by the Italian sculptor Raggi; who has long been one' of the fore- most exponents of his art in England where he has lived_ for many years. The statue will be of bi.onze, a replica of one in Hong ,Kong. -Her Ma- jesty gave the sculptor a number of sittings, and warmly praised the re- sult. The panels in bronze set into the granite base will represent scenes in Her Majesty's life. have heard Inc mention him, I think. He has been abroad for years. He was at one time an attache at, Con- stantinople, and for the last year or two has been travelling in the East. He has come home, however, and I have asked him to stay with me for as long as it suits Min.," As he spoke ,he put on the little touch of pomposity,- t1ii4 always broke out when he was alluding to anything that tbuched his family pride. , "He is in realety.,The O'Grady," he said, "the head of that family, but he prefers the ordinary prefix to his name, I think you will like him." He was addressing' Constantia. He seemed anxious to interest her in this cousin. Constantia was pleased half consciously at this mark of his regard, and as she usually did when her 'eyes met his, she blushed deli- cately. The blush was not lost on Andrew Stronge. • To be Continued. - JUST A' PEEP INTO MANY FOREIGN TANDS, - • Little Facts Gatherec3. From the ; Corners of This Big Earth. The German Empire -registers more than 1,000 weddings a day. The life of an Australian nativ? rarely exceeds fifty years. Abbut one -sixteenth of the paper output of the world is converted in- to books. The most ancient glass had exact- ly the same component parts as that of to -day. Some of the Russian battleships are lined with asbestos, as a protec- tion against fire. Infectious diseases are unknown in Greenland, on account of the dry, cold atmosphere. ' Australia's output of coal is 7,- 000,000 tons a year, 2,500,000 more than that of India. It requires an average of over 20,- 000,000 pins per day to meet the needs of the British people. The -deserts of Arabia are specially remarkable for the pillars of sand which are raised by the whirlwinds. , A chameleon, when blindfolded, loses.the -power to change -its. hues, and the entire body remains -.of a un- iform color, 'British farmers and dairyine.n are to -day milking over 4,000,000 cows, and producing annually in their dairies 'T..32,000,000 worth of milk, butter and cheese, The bottom of the Pacific between IIa.tvaii and California is said to be so level that a railway could be laid for 500 miles without grading anywhere. liorses are becoming higher in price every year. SiiE years tiso the horse market was more than, suppli- ed, and good horses could be had a,t half price, 'rile demand for horses in the armies of the -world is one of the reasons for tlie change. Grea.t quantities of dust collect on the decks of vessels at sea, no matter if they are swept twice or thrice a drty. Most of it, too, is Sound on sailing vessels. The infer- ence is that the Sails act as dust collectors, , arresting the particles which drift iu the air. , Of one thousand men who 'marry, three hundred and eighty-two marry women _younger than themselves, five hundred and. nineteen, trainen of about the same age, and only eighty- nine older wonien. • . A System. Of insurance against strikes prevails in Aitetria. Holders of policies are indemnified if strikes occue in their establishments, whe- ther voluntary, forced, or sympath- etic,. The 'cost of a policy is three or foie' 'pee cent. of the annual p11.17 - roll. The indemnity IS fifty per 'Cent. of the Wages paid for the lvecic preceding the sueponsiOn of Wo rk: (Inc of tie mot,. unions plants in 'the world Is what is known as the toothbrush plant of ....fatuattem It is a species of creeper, nothing' particularly striking about its ap- Peartinces 'By cutting pieces of it CO a suitable length told fraying the ends, the nativee convert 1.1. ieto a toothbrush ; 'and a tooth -powder to acCompany the nee of the Welsh ie ale°. prepared by' pitivaineing -the dead sterns. 4 4 AboUt the ....House iit#‘44-40-#41-4V-40444*4-#4-#4-440 MEMORANDA OF AN OLD HOUSE- KEEPER. Roll, pastry from the centre in all directions. Rolling backward and forwaed makes the crust tough. Rol- ling from the centre each way, gives a circle, and there will be less trim- mingd Aelicite green icing that is not unhygienic can be made by soaking two unroasted. coffee beans twelve hours in the unbeaten white of an egg. Remove the beans, beat -the white of an egg and add sugar. When the tops of loaves of bread are burned instead of cutting oil the burnt portion, when perfectly cold remove the burnt part with a coarse grater,- brush away the cruriabs and cover the top of the loaf with a soft water. , wrung verydry from warm The unsightly yellow spots left by machine oil on white goods can .be removed by .rubbing thern with a cloth dipped inammonia, then wash- ing with soap and water. Kerosene will remove the gummy substance which forms on sewing machines. Marks on the kitchen wall which have been made by careless hands in striking matches will disappear if rubbed with the cut surface of a lem- on, then with a cloth dipped in whit- ing. Wash the surface with warm water and soap, and quickly wipe with a clean cloth wrung from clear svatrere.;1- Getomato soy for fish and meat is made by 'slicing without removing the skins a two -gallon jar of green tomatoes and eighteen medium sized onions. Heat slowly without adding water, 1.11011 put in two pounds of brown sugar, two quarts of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls each of salt, ground pepper and mustard, a table- spoon each of ground cloves and all- spice. Cook slowly until tender, then put in pint cans and seal. Success- in making croquettes de- pends. largely on- securing the right temperature of ,the fat at first. This man be,determined by dropping into the fat' a small square of bread; if it browns while the °Neck, tieks.forty times, it, is right for materjah that has been previously cooked, -and for , raw material the brea,c1 should brown in one minute. AlwaYs draM cro- quettes. They are nicer if rubbed with white of egg and rolled in bread crumbs before frying. Fruit cake is more often heavy be- cause the fruit is not properly pre- pared. A cake or pudding will not be as light if raisins Or currantsare used when damp. Wash them and rub the currants with it coarse towel to remove the, remaining stems and, thoroughly dry them both. Leave them in a warm place twenty-foui hours, so that there will be no mois- 'ture; then store in cracked fruit pans. Store fruit cake in a tin box or stone jar, but, do no vkap it in eith- er cloth or paPer.' • e, , Mutton can be Made alrfioSt.hs; de- liCaLe as. venison, and loses- largely its objectionable flavor if marinaded. To prepare the marinade add to one part strong cider vinegar and one part water a few whole cloves, some allspice and pepper corns and a few slices of onion if the flavor is liked. Some add sliced carrot. 'Put the meat into this mixture (the liquid should cover the meat), and leave twelve houes or over • night; then coolc as ueual. lt is not economy to turn demi' 1.110 wick of a coal oil. later). If a dien light; is desired, it is 'best to Place' the lanip in another room or shade it. , When turned do \Vtl, the Oil feeds the wielc faster theta it is consumed, anti a disagreeable odor reSCI(.8. r.1111(:CO is a greater, litability of explo- Siell'Whell a, letup is tirtmed down than \viten 'it is hurtling frcely. When the wick is extinguished lawn the -wick below the top of the -Lute; WliCfl liglited tingi up gradually, that the oil will not work up the' tvick and run over, nor the 01311110017 break frorn too sudden expansion. , DOM Ill,S'E„1 ' tight Tea Ca.les---t)tie Cup sngarj two eggs, one-half cup melted butter, one and one-fourth cups of, sN\'eet milk, three teaspoons Royal baking powder sifted into four cups of flour. Mix, roll in a sheet and cut into bis - cults, Bake twenty minutes in a quick oyen. Home Pudding—One quart hot milk, eight pounded crackers, one tablespoonful flour or corn starch, one cup sugar, six eggs, all kinds of spices, tWO Clips currants and raisins,' Bake eat with sweet creaan Filigree Cake—One cup granulated sugar, one heaping tablesr oonful but- ter, one egg and the yolkof two more, two-thirds cup sweet milk or water, two cups sifted flour, ono heaped teaspoonful baking powder. Flavor, bake in three layers. For filling—whites of two eggs, one cup stigma one-half teacup COCOanUt. FalrOl'ite Cake,—Three cups granu- lated sugar and one and one-half CUPS butter, creamed together; five eggs, whites and yolks beaten separ- ately; five cups flour, sifted with three teaspoonfuls baking pow,der; one teaspoonful of mixed spices and two, pounds of fruit—seeded raisins, currants, dates, figs and chopped cit - reit. , A good, COIntilOn fruit cake; will keep well for four weeks. Cheese Potatoes.—Slice fine on slaw cutter one quart of raw pota- toes, line a, balciag dish with half the potatoes, salt and, peppet,. to taste; teaspoonful of grated cheese (stale Preferred), the remainder of the po- tatoes; salt, butter and cheese the same; pour over this one cup of good milk; place in a' moderate oven and bake one hour. A Mouse Cake—A chocolate cake covered with white mice is sure to be hailed with appreciation by the youngsters at a child's party. A layer cake with chocolate icing should' be used. The mice are. made of marshmallows 'pinched ,into shape and finished with white icing for tails and chocolate dots for dyes. Cheese Canapes.—Cut bread into slices not more than a quarter of an inch thick; trim oft the crusts and cut into strips an inch wide and three inches long. Fry these a very light brown in a little oil; sprinkle a little grated cheese over each slice while het, season with salt and pa- prika, stand in a hot oven it few minutes to brown the cheese. Garnish with a little finely minced parsley dusted over centre of a small shred of anchovy. String Bean Salad.—Cut string beans into inch lengths and boil ten- der in salted water.. Drain and put on the ice until very cold and crisp. Lay crisp lettuce leaves on a chilled platter, put the beans on these and pour mayonnaise dressing over all. HINTS TO HOUSEKEEPERS. Cook books sometimes advise the use of a tablespoonful of granulated gelatine to a cup .of fruit julde in in making .lemon and other frnit juic- es. into jelly. Don't do it, You'll get a jelly you could throw tiirpugA brick wall without .,damage. jelly should be a -quivering 'shaking mass that will melt in the mouth and that looks as if it wouldtunible to pieces on account of its own weight—but dbesn't.. A teaspoonful of the gela.- tine to a pintof juice comes a good . deal -nearer being the correct prof' or - Mon. Some time when you want an ap- ple tapioca and apples are out of season try pieplant as a substitute. Cut in pieces and use with a few raisins. You will be glad you tried it—if you serve whipped eremite with it. In Norway the coffee is roasted fresh every morning in a covered pan kept constantly in motion OVer the fire. A bit of salted butter is added after the roasting ,process is begun and gives the coffee a delicious but indescribable flavor. The French al- so use butter in roasting coffee. Never use yolk of egg to settle cof- fee. The part of tthe egg. that is thrown away contains enough of the white to clear a quantity of coffee; this ie the white lining of the shell, which_ may be easily stripped from theashell while moist -and- is just as good dry as fresh. 'If there is n�- cream for the coffee beat the ':White of .an egg .very stiff and then beat ,it into the milk. .11. makes a.fair substitute: Coffee essence may -be made from a quarter of a pound of -coffee-ground fine, pat in a Percolator andesimmar- ed in a pint of water poured on boil- ing hot. Let` filter twenterenlinutes, not peemitting it to boil at any time When cool, bottle it. Two table., spoonfuls of this in a cup of hol milk Makes a refreshing and quickie' prepared drink. CALLED.BY. ANOTI-IER NAME 011 one of the Ounard,boats a'inerre ber of the crew (while the Paesengera• were at, dinner) picked up a menu, and seeing_ on the top "Table d'hote" inquired' of one of his mates tha meaning of it. Joe, taking the menu gazed on it with a puzzled air, scratched his head, and said:— "I can't make nothing of it. Let's Lisle the boMun, he's a scholard, and sure to know." ' On giving .the menu to the boat- ieWain he elhoughtfully stroked hie chin and said:— "Well, , look 'ere, mates; ie's likt this 'ere.; Thein„ swells down in the Saloon haves some soup, a bit of fish, a Mit of this and a bit of that, 12ni.1 a bit of surninat else, and. calls it `table clottie.' We haves `table dot - tie' only we'inixes it all togethei and calls it Irish stew or hash." 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