The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-10-12
A Bridal Feast. :

A tall woman having troubled coun-
tenance, took the easy chair and led off
with:
:" Mr.. JOY, people are getting mar
ried every day"
." Is that possible, madam"
Eyes sir. My daughter Emeline is
to be married next week.
"Well, that beats all! Do you know,
madam, | never even dreamed of such
a thing? She loves the Teller, of course,
and, of course, you will give them your
blessin9?'
Yes, though l think she could
have done better. However, they fell
together, and 'twasn't no use to talk to
her. The more | talked the more sot
she was, and finally gave in"
And did you want me to happen in
like and happen to see Emeline like,
andhappen to advance ten thousand rea-
sons why she should break off the en-
gagement and wait for some Prince or
Duke to come along"
"No, sir. The matter is all settled
on, and what worries me now is the
supper they want to get up. It's got
to come out of my pocket, but Eme-
line wants to rush in the extravagantest
manner. Were you ever at bridal
feast?'
Ever! Why I've been to five hun
bred of emf
"Well, then, Id take your opinion
as to what | shall provide. I've got
my ideas about it, and if you'll agree
I'll go ahead, Emeline or no Emeline.
It's going to cost me enough, anyhow"
"Well," slowly responded Biiah,
after a moments thought, "rd put on
a clean table-cloth, Of course, and I'd
scour up the knives and forks, and Dor
row all the spoons and dishes | could. ~
Yes-that's the way l shall do"
"Then Id have big bouquet at the
head of the table, two more in the CEN
ter and one at the foot. They not only
look beautiful, but they are a great deal
cheaper than sweet cake
"That's the plan exactly"
Some folks are Just mean enough
to turn bridal party away hungry"
resumed the old man, . but that ism t
my style. Sweet-cake and peppermint
candy and ice-cream are all well enough
for consumptives, but after person
has hung around for three or four hours
to see a marriage 90 off. he's apt to feel
goneness. Now, if it was me, the
foundation of the bridal feast should be
meat and 'taters.''
Just what | told Emeline" ex-
claimed the woman, rubbing her hands
in delighted way.
Yes, meat and 'taters. I'd have
good, solid pork, fried rather hard,
tlanked by breakfast bacon and ham.
Then I'd have baked 'taters, mash ia
tiers, fried 'taters and Eaters warmed
over"
:" | told her sol told her sol" ex-
claimed the excited mother.
Then, I'd have plate of summer
squash at the head of the table, and a
plate of winter squash at the foot. The
edges of the plates can be ornamented
with slices of onions placed half an inch
apart"
81 hadn't thought of that, but I'll
have 'em-haye 'em or bust the we'd
dingr'
"Well, then, the side-dishes may
consist Of see? Buckwheat
pancakes are awful nice, madam, for
one thing. A picked pigs foot, placed
on plate by itself and half hidden I'M
der stalks of celery, looks romantic and
tastes first rate. Then cut your pump
kin pie up in small pieces, and serve ii
with the sweet cake. Then"
but isn't that about enough?" nerv-
ously inquired the woman.
"All but some more onions, madam.
There's where they make a great mis-
take at bridal feasts. The guest who
comes with his mouth watering fol-
more onions goes away a disappointed
and crushed man. I'd have 'em raw,
stewed, baked and hashed up. Those
who don't like 'em won't touch 'em
those who banker for 'em will bless
you"
q think I'll do tin fact, | know
WILL" replied the woman. "It's me
who is running this bridal feast, and il
Emeline doesn't like it she can be mar
ried out on the commons. Well, Mr
JOY, I'm thousand times obliged, and
you are hereby invited to attend the
feast"
"rll come. Don't forget the onions
don't 90 back on Eaters and the
solids. And now may all the blessings
on earth attend you and yours, and il
you get stuck for onions l can send you
over peck any minute. Goodbye
have 'em cooked in all styles-so long
-yumm -DetrOH Free Press.