Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
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houses out of every ten all over this land
on election night, pending the return of
the good man who is out to get the re-
turns" suggestions for an easily prepared
luncheon warranted to palliate the pangs of
defeat or add an extra flourish to the palms
of victory In order.
MARY Ann" or "Cindy" will have sought
her peaceful pillow, of course but so much
the cozier will be the midnight sympo-
SUM. cracking, leaping fire in the crate
or a genial warmth diffusing itself from the
old base burner recently shaken down."
al easy chair drawn up before it, or two
of them, for that matter; bright lights, the
kettle singing and a little table spread. will
add cheer and welcome to even an extreme
~ frugal feast, for it goes without saying
that midnight luncheon should be of such
a character as to leave no aftermath of
sleepless hours behind. Mince pie, dough-
nuts cheese black coffee and even the "cold
bottle and small hot bird are not adapted
to the ;woolng of the drowsy god A SIM
pie oyster stew, accompanied by crackers,
crisp celery and cup of hot milk or light
cocoa will not be found amiss, nor yet
cream or buttered toast with a cup of hot
but weak tea and strawberry jam. If one
has a chatting dish, an oyster omelette, or
curried or griled sardines served on toast
or biscuit, will be in order. To prepare cur
ried sardines in the chatting dish drain the
sardines from the oil in which they come
and remove the skin. Make paste of but
ter made mustard, curry powder and a few
drops Of lemon juice, and spread the sardines
thickly with the mixture. Heat table
spoonful of butter, lay in the sardines and
grill for a moment until they are heated
through; then serve on fingers of hot but
tered toast, saltines or biscuit. A sprinkle
of paprka or minced parsley may be added
If desired
When one is willing to imperil his or her
digestion popular bite after the theater is
sausages with celery. Have the blazer hot,
prick a number Of small sausages several
times, that they will not burst in frying,
lay them in, cover closely and cook until
crisp. Remove to hot plate and add to the
fat two or three tablespoonful of white
celery cut in small pieces. Cook two or
three minutes, so that it will be done
through. but still have the taste Of fresh
celery. Serve on toast or crackers.
Those who wish to clean wooden dresses
that have been ripped up preparatory to
remaking to sponge winter costumes so
that they will look bright and fresh again
should try the following:
Cut into small pieces quarter pound Of
white CASTLE soap and pour over it one
quart of soft water. Let 1t stand over
night, then put it on the back of the stove,
where it will dissolve but not boil When
we'll dissolved add four quarts of rain
water, stirring the soap thoroughly through
it. Then add one ounce liquid ammonia,
one-quarer ounce spirits of wine and one
ounce of ether. Stir vigorously until well
blended and bottle. When used for spong-
ins it may be used clear or diluted with
water. But when used for washing any
fast colored wooden goods take two or three
tablespoonfuls to gallon of water.
A bottle Of this cleansing fluid, with a
rubber fastened to it, and kept where 1t
is handy, will prove an incentive to the
most helpless and inefficient of men to keep
| - a. To 10 fhn rtftl-
Der, roll up a strip Of black stocking, soft
flannel or cashmere into tight little cylin-
der about three inches long and as large
around as a 50-cent piece. Sew it firmly in
place and fasten to the middle loop of
narrow braid long enough to slip easily
over the neck Of the bottle. With every
thing $50 convenient" the grace Of neat
ness is easily inculcated: A bottle of the
fluid with rubber attachment, makes an
appreciated addition to the travellers outfit.
appetizing supper dish on a chill Novem-
Der night is made in this wise: Open and
chop a dozen Little Neck clans and set
aside. Chop and brown in the frying pan
a quarter pound Of fat salt pork When a
| light brown pour into kettle, add two
quarts of water, two onions chopped fine
and pint Of stewed tomatoes. Boil fifteen
minutes, then add two good-sized potatoes
cut in dice and boil until the potatoes are
nearly done. Add the clans and Juice, a
half dozen crackers broken in pieces, salt
and pepper to taste, add a little butter and
cook ten minutes longer. Serve hot.
The most convenient thing in the world
for beating rugs and carpets Is piece Of
| rubber hose. This may be fastened to the
end of a broomstick, like an old-fashioned
fail, or can be used without a handle.
While stout enough to dislodge the dust, it's
| flexibility prevents the wear and tear given
| by the ordinary stick or rattan beaten.
| An excellent German dish is made of po-
| tatoes and cheese. Peel and slice raw pota-
toes and lay In a buttered baking dish.
| Sprinkle over this layer Of grated Swiss
| or other strong cheese, dot with butter and
dust with salt and pepper. Continue until