Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

they would DO quiet. At $50 the gams
closed; the plenty of homemade ice
cream and cake were served to all. and
by ten the boys were on their way to their
respective beds, having had lovely
evening.
The next Friday boy number two hae
his innings. He arranged his own pro.
lgrammc of charadcs and conundrums
followed by such sold fashioned games a,
Button BUTTON" Stage Coach" and this
small brothers shared in the festivities
which closed with the same simple re.
freshmcnts. The third boy younger had
his affair in the afternoon from 800 10
Is, with four little comrades hidden. First
came the unravellng of a spiders web.
lmade Of twinc that wandered upstairs
and down, terminating in closet, where
bags of peanuts and home-m made candy
closed the search This was no end of
fun, though the tracing Of the webs did
not take near as long as its original spin
ming. Then came more chldrens games
indoors. followed by a grand game OF "Hi
Spy out of doors. for this was in genial
California. The refreshments in this casa
were sponge cake and lemonade ad libi-
tum. and the children were as delightful
with them as though an elaborate COLA
ton had been served
CLEOPATRA SALAD.
| Despite its imposing name, Cleopatra
lsalad is one that any family OF moderate
Inspirations can indulge in frequently
land with impunity. It's component parts
are any leftover cooked Vegetables lima
bcass corn, peas. bits of beet being espo.
lcially eligible. Have all tho ingredients
livery cold; cut in neat shapes, so they do
mot look messy" and dish on lettuce
llcaveS, cithcr the crimped or brown-
edged being most decorative. over them
cut little ribbons of sweet red or green
peppers and serve with a French dress-
ing.
LIMA BEANS.
While frcsh-grown vegetables are SIN
Scarce and high tho good old lima beau
may bc pressed into active service. In
the first place, they may bc treated Just
the same as the ordinary pea or kidney
bean and baked. 1t is, however, WISER
latter soaking over night in cold water, to
put the beans on in cold water in tho
morning. changing twice as it reaches
the boiling point, instead of once, as is
usually the way with baked beans. In
making succotash of the dried beans
cook until tender, which will require sew
oral hours, then add canned corn, half
and half or two-thirds of corn to one of
IIlIt ittllS, ana season with outer, salt
and pepper. A little sugar is added by
some cooks, and some like the addition
Of little cream. This is matter of
individual taste.
LIMA BEANS CROQUETTES.
Soak one pint of dried lima beans
over night then cook until soft chang
} ing the water twice. When quite tender
rub through A colander. TO this pulp
| add ono small onion grated, one cup fins
s grated bread crumbs. one tablespoonful
chopped parsley. two tablespoonfuIs melt
: ed butter, two eggs beaten. and salt and
pepper to season. Mix well, form into
cylinders. dip in beaten egg. then in
) cracker dust and fry in deep fat,
CREAM CHEESE SALAD.
Here is a little variation in the popu.
lar cream cheese salad; Put into a bowl
one small cream or Neufchatel cheese
and beat light with one tablespoonful
each melted butter and sweet cream.
Season with salt and paprika or pepper
grass. cut in bits. add one cup chopped
nuts or olives, mix well, roll in soft balls
and serve on lettuce leaves or a bed OF
watorcress
CALIFORNIA ORANGE, SALAD.
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NIGHT CAPS AGAIN IN VOGUE.
Did you know that night caps were
lagain in style? Not the heavy old
; Fashioned kind. hut dainty creations OF
lace or open netting and decorated with
dainty ribbons These cover up the I'M
. slightly hair waivers worn by MANY wo
, from tanglng when one is restless.