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Show ' DIET FOR HOT WEATHER. Sarah Brylgsra Sloan Writes Soma Valuable Valu-able and Timely Recipes. A LOVELY BOWL OF PUNCH. Some thins That la Sw and Good Froren ' Fruits Cherry Cakes OU Tim Yuut Yum, G'way. I New York Cut, July 20. The intense lieat of the past few days haa been a sufficient suffic-ient excuse for a person to establish one's self in the coolest and most comfortable corner cor-ner of one's abode; to indulge in that laziest of all occupations meditation. As I did ' meditate, I bethought myself, useful hints and suggestions apropos, are always well received by progressive housewives. For their delectatiou I have busied myself collecting a few items interesting to them. I bciicve this the opportune time for their j immediate attention and commend these : recipes to their experimental faculties. . . Ices, cooling beverages, simply and easily ' concocted, are all dear to the heart as refreshing re-freshing tho energies these prolonged hot days. To the man of the house his wife becomes be-comes a ministering angel when she can cater successfully to his wants of .the fluid extract. A glass of cold, delieioualy flavored punch paves the way fur gowns galore, and the diplomatic queen of the hearth will lose 110 time in becomiug an adept, following the instructions here given for. "ROYAT. FELLOWSHIP PUNCH." A half bowl of crushed ice, tho juice of four oranges; two lemous sliced thinly, after the peel has been removed; a pint of rum; a quart of strong tea: a quart of claret. - Add to this a few slices of cucumber, which will give reductive flavor. The sugar to be added last, 1 can assure you from a per-aonal per-aonal experience that these component parts, well selected, make a drink tit for the tiods. Tou will be solid the rest of the year if but you put into practice thi knowledge of the subtle, indefinable, influential concoction. concoc-tion. I . YKOZEX FKUiTS. . A tempting center piece, the receptacle of "frozen victuals" (as the southern darkey is wont to call ice cream) is planned thusly: A basket made of spun sugar, or ribbon candy, plaited, so as to be substantial, is heaped with oranges, apples, lemons, bo- - nan as, and lucious pears. Apparently each piece is intact, but upon investigation investi-gation a small incision is discovered. A fork thrust reveals the contents to be ice cream. ' The fruit is first frozen, then the top is cut off, the interior scooped out, the cavity refilled with the cream, and the piece cut ofE replaced; re-placed; after which the fruit is again frozen. The natural appearance of the fruit is retained. re-tained. This effective process combines a j brilliant idea of beautifying the table decora- . tions, us well as being a deiicious coutribu-1 coutribu-1 tion to tho menu. ' CIIEKUY CAKE. f'herry cake, when properly prepared, is a tfiarmiiiiC desert, and with the addition addi-tion of sweet cream ranks high. Stoua the cherries; make a light hatter and stir into it the fruit. Pour into a sijiiarc bakiug tin about two inches deep; bake in quick oven. Cut in diamond shape pieces, serve with powdered sugar and sweet cream. Any small fruit may be used iu this way, cither canned or fresh. Simple dishes are in keeping at this period and by their adoption do you cudear yourself your-self to the housemaid and confer a favor upon your digestive organs. Dainty dishes, substantial or ornamental, are a pleasure to compos. Lettuce, always a refreshing vegetable in appearance, is said to be quieting to the nerves. A simple dressing to increase its appetizing influence, is here given. Half ttnspoonful of suit, a dash of white pepper, to which add gradually three teaspoonsfull of oil, beating In slowly n tablespoonful of vinegar. This you should beat until a whitish whit-ish dressiug is had. Pour over the lettuce. To be served at once. 1 11CCHESS POTATOES. That favorite vegetable of the son of Erin i a standing dish with all appreciative housewives. In Utah, where it grows to perfection, per-fection, many divers ways of preparation are familiar. Here is an idea, old, and perhaps a practice obsolete, which I shall call to mind by reason of its newness to me. "Potato "Po-tato Duchess," us my bit of shamrock called them, is a nice breakfast dish. Use the mashed potatoes left from dinner the preceding preced-ing day; in this proportion add two cups nntl a fill of hot milk, u liimi) of butter, nen- per and salt, beat thoroughly until fluffy and white. Shape with the hands into pyramids, pyra-mids, brush with a little milk, place in. baking bak-ing tin, put in the oven to brown, then serve cry hot. CREAM SHRIMPS, a luncheon dih, which will appeal to all lovers of .-en food. A tablcsponnful of butter but-ter melted in a saucepan with the same iUiintity of flour, to which add a pint of milk. Let cook to the consistency of cream, then add the shrimps, letting all come to a boil, (furnish the dish with lettuce, leaves, discs of toast may bt; added, and you have . u fitting setting for your shrimps. This dish is not only palatable but very nutritious. nutri-tious. Your leisure hours if you wish to employ, can b: profitably spent in contriving various useful and inviting articles from common blue dentins, which seems now to le the jtrevaling material. A sorvicaltie cover for h dining table may be made, by taking three strips of the cloth the desired length, joining them with a flat scant. Line this with a ycllw chcesir cloth and down each scum . embroider a broad herring-bone stitch with yellow rope lincu. About three inches from the edge apply the same stitch around the cover. You may elaborate by the addition addi-tion of stripes of daisy ribbon on cither side f the scams, held in piuce by fancy stitches. Turkey red may be substituted for the yellow. Curtaius to match are very effective. effec-tive. Toilet articles may be made of this also. Light blue or pale pink employed for Led room accessories iu the same way produce pro-duce pleasing results. These are for winter use when heavy hangings are desirable. This material has the advantage of not being be-ing easily soiled so one need have no hesitancy hesi-tancy in working upon it during the heated term. If one wishes something gorgeous, j portieres of this material, with design stamped with liquid paint-, outlined in silk of a preferred shade, and lined with a ' harmonizing labor will produce it. The various uses that this material is being put to will till the requirements require-ments of the most fertile brain. This surprisingly economical goods is pro due tire of the most artistic evolution. The metropolitan shop windows are blue, blue, blue with various articles manufactured from denims. Next week I mean to tell you of women and their ways, and have a confidential chat on gowns and hats. The woman who wears suspenders is the cynosure for all eyes. The blase youth looks at her askance since she has at this late day usurped his first prerogative prerog-ative of manhood. lie now scorns the gallus aud dons her clstwhile belt in retaliation. retalia-tion. Sarah Rogeks Sloane. |