The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-08-01
PICNICs.

One common mistake is that of taking
too much food The result is that it must
either be brought back, not at all improved
by the journey, or else wastefully thrown
away. This trouble arises from want of
forethought IIaye if clearly understood
beforehand what part of the lunch each
person il Il provide. This will be less
trouble for each one, and the necessary
quantity can be easily estimated. One
should provide all the bread and butter
the other the cold meat, another the cake,
and soon. Pack tile articles with care, so
that their appearances, wiltgnots be in
jured in carrying them @ Always take
the bread in the loaf, as it dries so quickly
after it is cut. Press the butter into a
a cup, and push bit Of ice into the centre
to keep it cool Spread each Slice before
cutting it from the loaf Have a sharp
knife, and syo,fowi fnaA 1T easysto cut it
thin without breaking the slices Cake
should never be cat. beforehand. as-itis@in
that case sure to crumble. Wrap the food
tightly IN old, napkins, which, can be lost
without breaking set japanese paper
napkins are not strong enough to keep, the
loaves in shape, but they are very useful in
serving the lunch. - - ~ -. ~
Cold meat should be Sliced, Esprinkled
with salt and wrapped in a damp napkin,
or put in a tin box. = itipIA
Be careful to have nothing inlthe abskets
which can be spilled AZ liquids should
be put into tightly closed bottles or jars.
Sugar and salt in boxes, with covers care
fully secured. AAarge pieeeEof ies is very
desirable. The only objection to taking it
is the weight but if it is put in tightly
covered, pafl,a it can, be carried without
much inconveliience, and 4 supply of. cold
water will be very refreshing. sisao' 2ls''
Do not try to take too many dishes.
They are very heavy and if you cannot be
content without all the comforts OF we'll
appointed table, you'd better stay at home,
and eat in peace in "a convenient dining
room. A wooden plate for each, OF the
company is almost Indispensable These
are very light, and gchesp enough to be
thrown away after using. A cup or
tumbler should be provided for every one.
Tin teaspoons are also a great convenience.
Sometimes they are Iarnamentated with
bit of bright ribbon, and brought home in
ysmeniDraalee of the day. Agtable -clpth
shoulds BID carried, and each should bring
whatis NECESSARY in serving his lorher part
of the. entertainment, a. can-opener and
fork for sardines, spoon for jelly,setc
1t is-mrith easier to Squeeze the lemons
for the lemonade and put the sugar with
the juice before leaving home, a pound OF
sugar il about the right quantity for a cup
of lemon juice. 1t can be carried in glass
Jar, and will only need the addition of the
water when it is to he used. *}'i,,,at
If coffee is to be made in the woods, you
will need to take for a party Of twelve eat at
least three cups Of ground coffee. This
should lie tied in flannel bag, allowing
room for it *, swell, :, and y when, you have
three quarts ii watef1boiihig hot, Throw in
he bag of coffee and let it boil fifteen or
twenty minutes before serving.
1ais is all very pleasant especiallylas
YOU can reast potatoes or sreeneeni III the
ashes; butt should never be attempted
unless some ,dfthe p$r@ arsseFpeHienced in
the matter. To safely kindle fire out OF
doors requires consiaefabieK skill, IDS some
unnoticed spark or creeping line of flame
may reach the dry grass and bushes, and
break out hours afterward, into serious
forest fire.