The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-12

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average young folk than a picnic in some
shape or form. The elders exclaim against
eating ones food under circumstances
that preclude all the regularity and con-
Iention they have come to think indi-
spensable, and murmur melancholy fore
casts as to the weather and disagreeable
prophecies as to interference from un-
pleasant members of either the animal or
insect world. and the almost certain abb
sence without leave of some integral part
of the meals adjuncts, beginning with the
corkscrew and ending with the salt or the
lemons. Perhaps the very uncertainty
adds i charm to those in-consequential
meals in the eyes of the youngsters, wear
led with regularity. The fact remains,
that a picnic is almost invariably hailed
with JOY by the younger members of the
household. Now, to such as need only
apply to one or other Of the well known
caterers for the necessary food the case
is a simple one; but where the hamper
must depend on home it becomes a very
different matter. Where the picnics are
a matter of frequent occurrence it is well
to establish a hamper for the purpose.
This does not necessarily mean one of the
perfectly fitted tea or lunch baskets to
be seen in so many shop windows; but
an actual hard working hamper, in which
ali the necessary -paraphernalia can be
kept separate when not required for use
Nothing annoys maids more than inter-
ference with their fixed habits, and very
naturally they resent seeing their cherish
ed plate con which they have bestowed
so much patient ~cleaning), their napery
for the condition of which they are re-
sponsIble), or the crockery (for which
they have to give aceounD, ruthlessly
carried off and exposed to the risk of
or loss. Now table adjuncts
are cheap enough in these days. Invest,
at first, in a set of knives, spoons and
forks, of useful if not precisely artistic
character; gather together two or three
sets of salt cellars, pepper and mustard
pots. a teapot, and last but not least,
a cheap set of plates and dishes. Where
economy has to be considered, a little
Bohemianism win only add to the fun of
the entertainment, and, till funds come in,
some daintily clean tin vesta or match
boxes will serve as salt cellars; the must
ard can be mixed in small cocoa tin Chose
containing samples answer admirably,
whilst for pepper, either one of the pep
perettes, or the BOTTLES with perforated
lids in which fancy peppers are packed
will serve the turn excellently-
These may be replaced gradually by
more orthodox articles as funds allow
Larger TINS of the same kind will serve
to contain the food. while sauces can be
packed in the little vases and pots in
which fancy mustards and thiekened
cream are sold. Things in aspic
carry perfectly in such containers, in
stead of moulds, and can be turned out
when the destination is reached, with
triumphant effect. Moreover, if they are
lost or DAMAGE in transit, no great harm
is done; while. if brought nome and boiled
in water in which a little Of extract of
soap has been dissolved, and then care
sn successfully.
Neat handel girls could easily evolve a
satchel, more or less attractive, in
which the plate d knives and the cork
screw OTHERWISE sure to be forgottsn)
can be slipped. the whole being then
rolled up in a corner of the amper- A
SORT of envelope Of sateen-lined buckram
would convey the napery, and go easily
at the bottom Of the hamper, which should
be Of the square shaped affected by laur-
dresses. whilst wicker cased tumblers
can be bought for a few cents at almost
every fancy shop. If possible, pack the
d~rinkables in a separate hamper, and il
this is a fairly strong one a rope at
tached to 1t will allow of it's being low
cred in safety into any convenient stream
to cool the liquid. A luxury, but a great
comfort. is a thick macintosh sheet,
which can be strapped to the top of the
hamper, and will save many a subse-
quent rheumatic twinge. and so increase
the popularity Of picnics in the eyes of the
seniors of the party. On a boating ex-
cursion pillows are sure to be plentiful,
but for a land picnic two or three of the
light vegetable down cushions. now so in
expensive, would serve to steady the
packing Of the provisions. as well as add
TO the comfort of the elders
Now for . menu.-
Boiled salmon. tomato cream
Mayonnaise of lobster.
Outlets a la Connaugh en- aspic.
Pigeons a la cream en- chaufroix.
Braised beef.
Cold roast fowl and tongue,
Chartreuse of STRAWBERRIES.
Chocolate sponge. Fruit, cake. coffee.
The boiled salmon offers no difficulty,
as it is boiled, allowed to get cold. and
then wrapped first in the outer leaves of
a lettuce and then in a clean napkin,
carefully pinned over it. For the tomato
sauce pound four large tomatoes to a
smooth pulp, season with salt and pep
per. add half a gill of just liquid aspic.
and rub it through a fanny; now stir to
it a gill Of whipped cream. a dessert
spoonful Of tarragon vinegar, and a
few drops Of chill vinegar. and put it
into a jam pot. carefully tying it down
with a moistened bladder.
For the lobster. line a two-pound bis
cult bin with a coating of aspic. then ar
range round the sides and top some
pieces of lobster cut into neat shapes,
and set these again with a little more
aspic. Now take all the trimmings of
the lobster (wickea people occasionally
utilize a specially good brand of timed
lobster to make the trimmings of the
fresh one used for garnish go furtherD
and mix these with tome really good
mayonnaise, adding to the mixture boned
and flleted anchovies. capers. stoned and
minced olives. etc. FIJI up the tin with
this mixture. put on the lid closely. and
set 1t away till wanted. when it can be
turned out and garnished with lettuce