New-York tribune., 1901-09-26
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THE SCHOOL LTNCREON.

To provide a wholesome variety for the school
luncheon taxes the ingenuity of many a mother
who finds il her business to cater to young epi-
cures. Daintiness in all cases is the first essen
tial. So far the carrying case is concerned the
children themselves will have their own ideas The
boys invariably like the tin folding boxes, because
they can be carried home in their pockets. The
girls always bit fastidious in their young
days divided in opinion. Some critical misses
declare thar the tin boxes because they exclude
the air, get close SMELL and their opinion is not
without foundation, as any who has ever car
ried luncheons daily can testify To be sure if
care is taken to wrap separately such odorous fac
tors as cheese and pickles. much of the difficulty
is removed. but bread and butter even in the most
toothsomc sandwiches. leaves an odor in an air
tight box The double Japanese baskets have been
used for the purpose of late, but they are bulky
y good many children prefer the pound pa per
candy boxes, which can be neatly wrapped Paraf-
me paper IS the best lining and cover for box
for basket because IT is more exposed dust
IL Is better 20 use napkin. The paper by the
way Will be found to be much cheaper II bought in
the large packages which be had at the depart
ment stores. The small fringed napkins are best
Sulteo Tor the luncheon, and may bc folded and
placed on top after it has been neatly covered
with the paper. Better economizo some other WAY
III tne work OF the laundry and give the Youngsters
clean napkin every day
Many gr"Wnups make the mistake Of thinking
80 % i"usry chiid WIN eat anything, and that If
sufficient quantity of Wholesome food ha. beer
'''4NN' ''i'i responsibility Is at n end d
pearance makes great deal Of difference Sand
"lches are the basis of school Incheons but vari
ely enough should he given them insure the
cf1ld against d feeling of repugnance. For
girls II Is best to remove the crust cut the bread
as thln as II can be spread well. and trim into
fancy shapes, diamonds, narrow strips suited to
small mouths. circles. These can he cut out
with cookie cutters and the fragments left can he
employed in hundred ways in the family menus
Occasionally. as a sort of surprise the butter
mi gyn hC road loaf ths h..
thin indeed and rolled and tied with a bit of rib
bon Especially if the child has not been showing
her usual appetite the novelty will he pretty apt
TO appeal to her agreeaply.
For the filing of sandwiches almost anything
liked by the child may be employed. Cold meats of
any sort chopped fine and seasoned delicately
excellent for the purpose. Beefsteak, beef
lamb poultry, dried beet occasionally. sardnes.
anything liked by the Older members of the ne family
VIII be apprecae1 py lne 6e eTne Of tb bread
removed and like their share of the staff OF life In
slices of more generous thickness. They often pre-
fer too a boys own phrase, Ito see what
they are eating and would rather that the meat
Boiled eggs are among the s;andbys, but should nd
they pe the only sort svaabie for luncheon
box thirty minutes Is not too long to poi lThi, rh
yoiks may De removed and simply seasoned with
melt eed t pee Sa anq oq e meat e AND
seasoning For the child, mustard should not Dc
Because homemade cakes are so much more
wholesome than bakers. the luncheon receptacle
should contain something in the way OF sweets h
which will efrectually protect its owner from , the
tempting array displayed at school luncheon couh-
ters. Homemade doughnuts. cookies. moasses
and sugar little cakes and things dear TO the
youthful palates. all suited to the purpose. II
the child likes pickles. and few children DO not.
these should be remembered. at least some days
in the week Pie Is luxury, always. especially
with the small boy but It is mussy. at It's best:
and the child is better without II. In the race or
all these objections however. some concession Is
due cf pie eating race, and pie IN one
form or another will into most luncheon boxes
now and then. Turnovers of all sorts-and their
kinds are legion-will be hailed with delight every
one thing too often neglected in the hurry of
the morning is the wrapping separately of the
various contents of the box so that all shall not
acquire the same favor.
ChiIdren's fondness for surprises is we'll under
stood and unexpected bonbons. oddly shaped cakes,
and goodies known best to fond mothers, should
meet the gaze OF every youngster once in while