The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
And why Not a BOYS Luncheonp

And Why Not a Boys Luncheon
In our desire that our boys shall be
manly we often overlook the fact that a
in any wise losing that quality of force
that gives the world assurance of a man.
modest little social role at a very early
age and carefully regulate and control
there will be no undesirable acquain-
tances formed. The boy is too often left
ment and companionship and his freedom
is absolute SO long as he seeks to enjoy it
lated household. AS apS the boy is ffaaftRReer
to the man there is a INSTINCT
expression to. This every wise mother
right Channels; tones down the brusk.
ness that is due to self-consciousness,
guides him in the selection of his friends:
proves to him that she is his, best friend
and most loyal ally and that there is no
place like home
THE HOME LOVING BOY.
The boy, whose companions are vel
coined to his home and to his mothers
other words than you are welcome to
my house does not hesitate to let moth
and lh amn ast neT sei ner P does that Ioa p1 mother
have to worry as to the whereabouts of
that boy at night or who his companions
1t is supposed that the average male,
tsll, ne has rem e fE{n taa sc or 0q for a an 9qH gE0w so
purely feminine as a luncheon, but it
must De freely ADMITTED that all boys ike
to eat and take pleasure in entertaining
their friends. Therefore, when there are
occasions which seem especially fitted
for boys entertainments, such as ath-
le&c contests, bicycle meets, Washington
birthday, or, in fact, any of our national
ethics that win iii their loyal little hearts
with. undying gratitude and insure a very
to the mother later on in the possession
of sons who carry the evidence of good
breeding as naturally as they do the vigor
and strength of their manhood
AN INDIAN LUNCHEON
will hni me ts 4 the ie appro o9 Of any boya w hi
name and accessories give it the tfnge
heart of the normal bow it also gives an
opportunity to school him., unconscious
", in the little ~niceties he shows such a
fine disregard for, until he yields as
gracefully to custom as his more con-
The table should be laid with a plain
white cloth. In the center place a table
mirror; on this arrange a birch bark
ror; then cover the glass with moss. leav-
ing uncovered enough to represent a lake
the Border. 4 birch bark canoe filled
igwam For the cards have birch bark
scrolls with suitable quotations, or cards
etc. painted or skefched thereon.
For the bonbons and souvenirs, tiny
vans. t~omahawks' ears of yellow corn
and pumpkins are suitable and pretty.
Lei Tie tDGlu &c dIIdIBcu IL suit lit
avoid all those little VS. con-
sidered so dear by the gentler sex
MENU FOR INDIAN LUNCHEON.
Oyster Soup.
Roast Turkey. Giblet Sauce.
Garnish of Little Corn Balls.
Cranberry and Ounce Jelly.
Waldorf Potatoes.
Nut, Apple and Orange Salad.
Individual Pumpkin Pies.
Ice Cream. Nut Cookies.
LITTLE CORN
Canned corn can be used for these
Drain off the milk from a can of corn
corn milk" and if you have not enough
add a little sweet milk. To a cup of this
allow two t-ablespoonfuls of flour, one
eggs. Rub the flour and butter to- a
scaid2eed STIR until smooth. Set over the
until it is quite thick. Add the corn and
beaten yolks of eggs. Cook a few min
utes longer and then turn out to cool.
Roll into little balls; egg AND crumb them
does not seem stiff enough add a few fine
bread crumbs.
Wash and pare good sized potatoes;
then cut them round and round in one
long curl as you would pare an apple.
two kettles of fat over the fire as
the curled potatoes into one kettle and fry
until they begin to change color. Lift
kettle of fat and let them cook until a
rich brown. Take out, dust with salt and
heap in a dish and serve hot. Try and
keep the potatoes in shape while frying
SLASHED POTATOES.
These may be served instead of above.
Scrub the potatoes well. having them of
Uniform size. With a sharp knife cut two
deep gashes on one side, making a cross.