| Show 1 0 W F INET ik and nobility of char acter and of dis position depend in a great measure on what Is eaten at the table fish fish would be more generally rel dished it if more pains were taken in its cooking and serving boiled dolled fish put on a cold platter will come to the table too realistic for or real enjoyment as it Is swimming in tit its native element drain the fish first and serve on a folded napkin which will absorb the rest of the water when the fish 1 Is baked one may dispense with the napkin but gar nish with dainty sprays of parsley and bits of lemon many kinds of fish may be cut in slices or filets and when served show no unsightly waste portions fish stock may be used as a bails batts for the sauce to be served with the fish in boiling fish the quantity of wa a ter should be adjusted to the size ot of the fish in no case should there be more than enough to cover the fish the water ater should be at the boiling point slightly add acid with vinegar and then the cooking should continue at the simmering point the time ot of cooking depends upon the size ot of the fish and Is best determined by test ing it if the fish in its thickest part separates easily from the bone it should be removed at once too long coote cook ing renders the flesh dry and tasteless in baking or boiling fish a strip ot of cloth may lay in the dish to lift it out without breaking it if care la is used dainty cheese salad chop nicely bleached tender celery fine and mix it with mayonnaise dressing line an ice lee cream dipper with cottage cheese then fill up with the celery mixture packing it in well screw out the cones on crisped lettuce leaves arranged for or individual serving household hints cook figs in a flavored with vanilla and use them tor for ices cream or with nuts and whipped cream ae as a dessert grape fruit Is said to be a cure tor for the grip NN NOW ow you look out and mind your dayel way and ana I 1 I 1 must likewise do and keep a cheery corner where the skies are always blue the A a and B a and E 0 and 0 8 1 i do work that s good and great but U and I 1 can do the most to keep this old world straight pauline frances cam table service the desirability ot of careful table service even tor for the simplest meals can not be overestimated A simple meal placed on a well laid table la is most attractive and no amount ot of to food od however well prepared will take the place ot of carelessness tn in table ice J it if we would teach childr children en table manners we can not expect result results unless the family table Is the school A few pointers given to a child before the arrival of company usually ende ends in mortification for or both the mother and child so that the training should come dally daily A well laid table and 9 good table manners tn in children usual ly go together A little strife Is frequently a good method to use when there are sev era eral I 1 children offering ott ering some treat of 0 privilege to the one who needs the least correction as to table manners or neatness at the table the charm ot of a NN well ell laid table lies in the exact precision of 0 its appoint ments silver should be placed firmly no hit or miss arrangement goes as exactness Is the watchword knives should be placed at the right ot of the plate edge of blade toward T the a plate the fork at the left two inches from the edge of the table most peo I 1 pie would rather have the spoons at the right of the knife than at the top of the plate as it gives more room there tor for the water glass at the top ot of the knife blade the butter plate ab above ove the fork or forks and the napkin at the left of the forks lay the napkin so that the open fold lies nearest the hand and may be picked up and unfolded with the one movement of the hand the center of the table should receive first attention after the laying of the linen and silver A small cen of embroidery or lace with a vase with a flower or something green growing adds to the beauty ol 01 a table and it has been tried and proven in many homes that such little touches in the poorest homes have had a tar far reaching influence in both man ners and morals at |
