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The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
REFRESHMENTS FOR
THE WEDDING

No matter what the hour of the wed
ding, refreshments of some sort are es-
sential. In many cases the caterer pro-
vides them all. Sometimes he furnishes
the cake and ices and the salad is made
at home. Sometimes the cake is made
at home and the caterer furnishes the
salad. Here are some recipes for vari-
Gus dishes appropriate to the wedding
feast that can be made at home.
The Cake. .s
The custom of ordering the wedding
cake direct from the caterers has be-
come so prevalent that even for the simp-
lest and quietest home celebration this
tme-honored sweetmeat is not prepared
ly members of the household. II is al
most a mistake. too for there is a world
of pleasure and a deal of sentiment in
helping to put together the many goodies
for the brides rich cake, and IL the
friends who are 10 share In the wedding
party take a hand in stoning raisins, pre-
pairing fruits, and stirring the luscious
ingredients the finished production has
just so much more intrinsic worth and
meaning to the happy woman for whom
Il is made.
II desired. after the mixing is done. the
cake can be cooked by the nearest baker
or caterer. This is by all means the best
plan IL the kitchen range is heated by
gas rather than coal, for the heat In the
gas oven. no matter how low the jets
are turned. under ordinary circumstances
is too intense to bake fruit well. How
ever, the cake can be baked. and baked
satisfactorily, in the home even II infinite
pains is taken in the process.
A practice in one family for several
generations has been TO have the wedding
cake In two ioaves. One very large and
one small and ronnd- The latter is sealed
Away in an airtight tin box built especial
ly for ii. Thus cared for. the cake keeps
fresh for many years. and is opened at
the fifteenth. twentieth. or twenty-ffth
anniversary Of the original wedding day.
In case this Is 10 be done the small
cake can be baked readily in the home
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
SEASONABLE RECIPES FROM FAR AND NEAR

oven by first lining the baking dish with
tissue paper well buttered on both sides
Then pour the ingredients in. surrounding
the outside of the tin with thick CORFU.
gated paper. and place another piece
under the bottom. This paper will pre-.
veat the heat from striking the cake di-
rectly. and even the gas oven can be used
with good results
The Ingredients.
Two pounds of butter. two pounds of
sugar, four pints Of flour. three table,
spoonful Of cinnamon. two tablespoon
fuls of nutmeg, one tablespoonful Of GIN
ger, one tablespoonful of aIlspice, six
pounds of raisins. two pounds of cur
rants. one-half pound of candied lemon
peel. one-half pound Of candied orange
peel. one pint of brandy, one dozen eggs.
and one dessertspoonful Of cloves
Correct way TO mix the cake:
Place the butter and sugar In a large
bowl. Break the eggs into a quart meas
ure or pitcher. Cover a small tray with
a clean sheet of paper. Lay on this the
sifted -four. the fruit. and the, spices, and
have the brandy measured out In q bowl
standing Just beside. Now beat to a very
light cream the outer and sugar and
pour In one OF two eggs at a time, beat.
ing little after each addition, until all
are used. Next stir in the contents OF the
tray all at once. and pour in the brandy.
Mix very thoroughly until quite smooth.
Put into papered cake tin. smooth over
the top and cover with corrugated paper.
Bake eight hours. keeping the oven In q
clear, steady. and moderate heat. When
done remove from the oven very care
fully and turn gently from the tin; allow
II TO rest either on the bottom of the tin
or on a cake sieve until thoroughly cold.
Icing is no longer spread on wedding
cake. as II adds unnecessary sweetness,
and Is seldom success.
Tea Punch.
The following recipe viii make twenty
four small glasses Squeeze the juice Of
six large lemons and CRATE the rind Of
three or four Of them. Add TO this Juice
three quarts of water and brown sugar
enough 10 suit individual taste Let IL
come 10 . boil. In q large pitcher put
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
A -BABY's LAUNDRY BASKET.

The haby's individual laundry basket
Of open wickerwork is a positive necessity,
though few average households appear to
possess one.
II should not be kept in the nursery.
however. but in well-ventilated spare
room.
The French, il may be observed. are
away ahead OF us in these matters. for
soiled clothing is put Immediately after
removal into a wire cage and hung d.
rectly in the open air, or in wet weather
in a draughty place indoors
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05

, the fat. Garnish with parsley. This re-
ceipt will make one dozen CrOquettes. II
any remain from the feast, warm by Law
ing them on a paper in a moderate
oven.
The sandwiches.
4 variety OF sandwiches is always deSir-
able Plain sliced meat sandwiches are
seldom served. The meat is generally
chopped or minced and mixed with some
relish. A very good combination consists
Of two-thirds OF minced chicken and one,
third ham and tongue. chopped fine:
moisten this meat with mayonnaise
dressing and serve between thin slices
OF white bread. II the sandwiches are
TO be served quickly. add a lettuce leaf
to each sandwich. A delicious sandwich
is made of finely chopped olives. mixed
with a very little mayonnaise dressing.
Just a suggestion: and spread on thin
white bread. Another Is made OF cream
cheese with finely chopped watercress
mixed with it, spread on white bread.
Brown bread sandwiches OF cream cheese
and Jelly. or with the tart jelly alone.
will add to the variety and will appeal
to your guests as something out of the
ordinary. IL you can make the sand
wicnes fresh a cucumber sandwich with
a dash OF mayonnaise dressing is deli
cious at this season Of the year Cut the
cucumbers very thin and put between thin
slices of white bread.
Clear Coffee.
Five gallons OF coffee are sufficient for
100 wedding guests. Buy the best quality
Of Mocha and Java. and ahve IL pulver-
ICED. Two and half pounds will insure
coffee OF reasonable strength. II you
want black coffee. order three pounds.
Place the puIverized coffee in bags of
closely women cheese cloth. tightly sewn.
so that no coffee can escape. These bags
should be about five or six inches square.
There arc two methods of making the
coffee with the bags. Either bring your
water to a boil and put the bags into
the boiling water, to let the coffee steep
on the back of the stove. as you would
tea. or place the bags Of coffee into the
cold water. allow it to come to a boil
very slowly. then boil briskly for three
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
A HousEKEEpER's FILE.

The orderly housekeeper is often dis
tracted over the accumulation of house
hold receipts and bills.
A letter file such as Is used in thou
sands OF business Offices will save all this
annoyance. 1t is shaped like book
and has two heavy pasteboard covers,
Its leaves are strong manila envelopes
The envelopes are marked on the margin
wNh the letters Of the alphabet in large
clear type.
In some files there are several enve-
lopes under each letter This makes II
very easy to classify bills and papers
of different persons Wise names begin
with the same letter.
A letter file is exceedingly useful for
all clippings and Illustrations relating TO
household matters
Keep a pad OF paper on the desk or
reading table. When a recipe. or house
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
THE HAND AND ARM THAT
ARE MADE FOR BRACELETS

Many a dainty bracelet will be found
next Sunday morning tucked away in an
Easter egg or hidden in a box OF purest
bonbons. This jeweled arm ornament is
very much in vogue just now along with
elbow. sleeves, and it was chosen by par
ents and sweethearts as the most ac-
eeptable token of remembrance for this
Joyous Easter season.
The girl, however. who is fortunate
enough 10 receive one. must understand
at once that nothing so attracts attention
to the hands and arms as does a pretty
! bracelet Red, unshapely hands, poorly
kept finger nails, hlotched arms, all have
their defects exaggerated as soon as a bit
Of jewelry is linked between elbow and
wrist, aud since the bracelet bids fair to
enjoy its reign throughout the summer,
she will be a wise girl who makes her
Faster gift the Inspiration to taking spe-
cisl care of the extremity which il adorns.
Just before retiring is the best time
70 give the beautifying treatments. In
the first place, a girl should provide her
self with a good cold cream. and II she
has no brothers who have cast of their
party gloves, she should buy a pair of
mems thin white kids. These will give
her fingers plenty of room in which To
time preventing the lotions and oils used
soiling the bed clothes.
New wash the hands and arms in hot
water containing a pinch of borax and
be sure the nails are perfectly clean.
using soap and a scrubbing brush IL
necessary. With a bath towel remove
the moisture from the flesh. but do not
dry thoroughly. Have the gloves and
cold cream near. With the tips OF the
fingers of one hand scoop out a good
Sizad ,ahntulr of he NJ ,-.,Ag 10
around the cuticle and white of the nails.
layer of the cream should be allowed
10 remain on the nails all night long.
Next spread the cream over the hand
what remains on them massage
and with the fingers greasy with
the arm from wrist to elbow. This
is done by rubbing the flesh round and
round in small circles. pressing deeply
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
oR The EASTER
GIFT OF CANDY

In the matter of receptacies for the
Easter gift of candy. many OF the pref
tiest ones are made at home. An or
binary wicker basket. which might be
bought at the five and ten cent store,
can be gilded carefully, lined with violet
tissue paper. filled with homemade con-
fectionery. and tied al last with delicate
lavender ribbon. II large box--or
basket is employed. a splashing bow
may be tied on the top and downy yell
low chicken allowed 10 peep from its
Deriy loops.
The girl who Is def in handling crepe
paper can make beautiful Easter lilies
or violet orchids to set of the top of an
Easter candy box, and the very hand
soonest receptacles which are offered for
sale in exclusive shops are topped by a
bunch Of flowers Of ribbon.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
For Wedding Refreshments

Substantial Evening Refresh men
BOUIIION
OLIVES
CHICKEN CROQUETTES
WALDORF SALAD
FINGER ROLLS
MERlNGUES GLACES
CAKES
COFFEE
with Lily MoIds.
OYSTER PATEs
RADISHES
EROILED SQUADS
ENDIvE SALAD
ICE CREAM IN EASTER
LILY MOULDS
coFaEE Sa4
A Standing Buffet Lunch.
JELLIED BoUILLoN
SQUAD
ENDIvE SALAD
MINCED MEAT SANDWICHES
NOULDS OF JELLY
BISCUIT TORToNI
COFFEE
with Two Kinds of ShcIIBsh.
CREAMED OYSTERS IN PAPER CASES
LOBSTER SALAD
LETTUCE AND OLIVE SANDWICHES
CAFE PARFAIT
CAKES
PUNCH
The Washington herald., 1914-04-05

An Elaborate Breakfast.
ICED GRAPEFRUIT
BOUILLON
OYSTERS IN ASPIC
SANDWICHES
BROILED SQUAB
WALDORF SALAD
rUNCH OR CHAMPAGNE
LEMON OR WINE JELLIES
FANCY ICES
SMALL CAKES
COFFEE
simple Hospitality.
CHICKEN CRooUETTES
TOMATO JELLY SALAD
OLIVES
CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES
vanilla ICE CREAM
CAKES
COFFEE
with Salad for the MaIn,tay.
CHICKEN SALAD
MINCED OLIVE SANDWICHES
CUCUMBER SANDWICHES
WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
STRAWBERRY WATER ICE
MACARO0NS AND LADY FINGERS
A Usual but Tempting Combination
LOBSTER OUTLETS
CHICKEN SALAD
BREAD AND BUTTER SANDWICHES
NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM
COFFEE
BoNBoNS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
MAJOR TUTW|LER
|NSPECTS R|DGELY
Much Pleased at Progress of
the WOrk-Features of
the Apartments

Maj. e. M. Tutwiler yesterday in
spected for the last time the Ridgely
apartment building prior to his de-
parture for the orient Mr.. Tutwiler is
the builder of the apartments, which
cost about $500, 900. Major Tutwiler also
subscribed 100000 toward the erection
of the Tutwiler hotel, which was
named him.
Major Tutwiler viii not be in Br-
mingham when either building is for
mally opened and expressed much re-
gret on that account yesterday He was
accompanied on his inspection trip by
NJ. d. Drennen and Robert Jemison, Jr.
Major Tutwiler expressed himself as
well pleased with the progress of the
work, which is nearing completion.
The Ridgely apartments have num-
ber of features that are expected to
make them especially attractive to
tenants. In the basement
there will be a laundry with lockers
for each family and baths for servants.
There are also six stores which will
be rented and which will be very con-
venient for tenants. On the park side
of the Ridgely there will be a cafe and
a tea ROOM This is arranged SO that
tenants may dispense with servants or
cook in their apartments if desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
ST. CLAIR TEACHERS
TO INSPECT SCHOOLS

Odenville, January b. -(Special.)-Be
ginning this week the high school gives
Monday as a holiday instead of Saturday,
This change is made in order to give
the high school teachers an opportunity
to visit the rural schools of the county
and do extension work among them.
Beginning with Monday instructions in
home and school gardening will be given
to the rural schools every Monday of
the week until every school in the county
has been reached.
The high school faculty have other prac-
tical ideas in mind for the uplift and bet
terment of the rural community as soon
as the first is put into full operation.
Principal Sturdivant of the high school
is organizing a mems corn club.
Mrs. B. S. Hodges. county demonstra-
tor for the girl tomato clubs, is in Auburn
this week attending conference of dem
onstrators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
RESINOL HEALS
ITCHING ECZEMA
The Easy Way to Get Rid Of Torment
ing, Unsightly Skin EruptiOns

If your skin itches and burns with
eczema or other tormenting, unsightly
skin trouble, simply wash the sore
places with Resinol Soap and hot water,
dry, and apply a little Resinol Oint-
ment.
The itching stops instantly, you no
longer have to dig and scratch, sleep
becomes possible, and healing begins at
once. That is because the soothing,
aptiseptic Resinol medication strikes
right into the surface, arrests the ac-
tion of the disease and let's the tor
tured. inflamed skin rest. almost al
ways restoring it to perfect health
quickly, easily and at little cost.
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment
are also speedily effective In even severe
and stubborn cases of pimples. black
heads. dandruff, sores and piles. Pre-
scribed by doctors for over eighteen
years. and sold by practically every
druggist. For free trial. write to Dept
45-R, Resinol. Baltimore. Md. Don't be
deceived by inferior substitutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
BANDIT RELIEVES
TRAIN PASSENGERS
OF SURPLUS MONEY
Seri0- Comic Affair on Mich
igan Central Nets RObber
Some S300-Search
Instituted

Chicago January 23-By the assist
ance of two reluctant but badly scared
porters lone bandit held up four pas
sengers on the rear sleeper of the
Michigan Central passenger train due
here from Detroit at 1880 o'clock this
morning. Tt was serio-comic affai.
which netted the bandit something I'M
der $500.
The robber entered the train at Jack
son, Mich, and left 1t about Is minutes
later when Lewis Thombs. one of the
porters signaled for the emergency
stop.
T. H. Merits, porter. of the car at
tackled, was the first to view the rob-
Der. He had a pistol pointed at him and
he was handed bag.
Here" said the intruder who was
dressed in black and white check suit
and wore a cap pulled down over his
eyes, you go ahead and awaken the
passengers. Tell EN- there's a robber
wants their money. No monkey shines;
I've got three or four pals with me-"
Merits took the bag or hattie is not
sure which, but thinks it was a bag-and
shook the occupant of the first berth
he came to.
Excuse me, sir" said the porter.
"but there's a man here says give him
your money"
"Ah, shut up, quit your kidding and
let me sleep" came the angry reply
from the inside
A Real RObber
Tell him I'm a real robber with a
gun" interposed the bandit who poked
the weapon between the curtains.
The reply was a tinkle of coins fall
ing into the receptacle in the hands of
the porter.
From A. NJ Todd of Chicago the rob
Der got $135 from Herman Marks of
Detroit S100, and from F. B. Palmer of
New York an unknown sum.
Il don't know how much" said Palm
er. but it was what spare change I had
with me-"
There were about 90 passengers in
the car and most of them did not know
that anything had happened until they
arose this morning.
The robbery took place at 1:45
o'clock There were no women in the
car of the train.
1t was learned later that the fourth
passenger robbed was L. j. Rhoads of
Chicago suburbs.
after the porter told me a gentle
man wanted my money. ] told him,
'porters usually did. he said. 'The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
WHAT COMMISSION
DID YESTERDAY

Routine matters only were acted upon
at the city commission meeting yester-
day. Some of the more important mat
ters handled We're as follows:
That Tungsten light be installed at
t1ftieth street and Florentine avenue.
That arc light be installed at Telulah
street and Tidewater railroad, in Owen
ton, to be maintained by the Birmingham,
Ensley and Bessemer Railroad company.
Arc light at Second avenue and Ninth
street. Arc light at Hubert station, on
Gate City car line. Arc light on Eighth
avenue between Eighth and Twelfth
streets. That Commissioner Weatheriy
be authorized to purchase motor street
fiusher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
Clue in Detroit

Detroit. January 23.-It was learned
here tonight that a man described as
a "well known crook" boarded Mich
igan Central train No Z few min
utes before it left Detroit last night.
With him were two companions. 1t is
believed they may have had something
to do with the robbery near jackson
carly today.
This man. whose name is known to
the police, was picked up on the streets
here yesterday. but as there was no
cnarge against him here he was re-
leased on representation that he was
to leave for Chicago to appear as a
witness in a civil suit there
The conductor of the train, it was
said here tonight, was told before leav-
ing Detroit that the three men We're
on his train and he was warned to
keep them under surveillance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
HARTE WILL SPEAK
AT THE JEFFERSON
National Secretary of Y. Nj.
c. A. in India to Talk on
Racial Solidarity"

A. c. Harte, national secretary of the
Young Mems Christian association in In
dia, will be in Birmingham tomorrow and
will speak at the Jefferson theatre at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. His subject will
be Racial Solidarity"
Mr.. Harte is well known in Birmingham
and Alabama, where he was stationed
prior to going to India. During the past
heven years however he has spent the
greater portion of his time in foreign
fields. Seventeen years ago Mr. Harte
became general secretary of the Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
RESERvAT|ONSFOR
LUNCH POSTPONED
Southern Club Members May
Procure Extra Invitations
From the Secretary

Reservations of tables made for the
opening luncheon of the remodeled South
ern club have been advanced for one
week as it has been found necessary 10
postpone the formal opening until Sat-
urday, January 81. The reservations made
for today will be held for next Satupr-
day unless advices are received to the
contrary.
1t was also announced yesterday that
invitations to the clubs reception may
now be procured at the secretary's
office Each member of the club is en-
titled to issue two Invitations 10 friends
to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
MEN|NG|T|SF0UND
IN MOBILE SCHOOL
Institution Closed and Every
Precauti0n Taken to
Prevent Spread

Mobile. January 23.-The Marechal pub
lie school of this city has been closed
for week and fumigated by order of
the board of health owing to the dis
covery of case of malignant cerebro
spinal meningitis in the family of the
caretaker residing on the grounds of the
school.
The condition of the child who was
pupil in the school and said to be critical
caused the alarm. The case is being OBJ
served by the city health officer. He says
it is meningitis of the infectious type, and
all pupils of the schools have been in
oculated with anti-meningitis serum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
ASSISTANT p. M. AT
DOTHAN SUSPENDED

Dothan. January z.-(Special)-T. w.
Norris. assistant postmaster at this place,
was today temporarily suspended by the
tigation Of the charges preferred against
him by Postmaster w. J. Renfroe. The
nature of the charges has not been made
public, but it is understood that they do
not relate to the finances of the Dothan
office. 1t is thought that an. investiga-
tion would be made by the department at
an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
LOVGindn, d 5(;iiil Joseph. .;S|5LiOiicb

They will be allowed to use the dining
room for entertaining. In the summer
a roof garden will be available.
A floor for bachelors only has been
arranged The family suits include a
porch, living room, bath room, bed
rooms dining room and kitchen. The
kitchens have builtin refreigerators
gas stoves. Cooking will be allowed
only on the southern side of the bull
ing. On the north side tenants are not
provided with cooking equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS
peg o. My Heart"

The seat sale is on for the engagement
of the charming attraction, Peg o. My
Heart" at the Jefferson theatre Monday
and Tuesday nights and Tuesday NATL
nee, and the indications point to a large
attendance. Miss Blanche Hall will be
seen in the title role assisted by Lieonel
Glenister, Vivian Gilbert, 4. Jerome Law
Ter, Herbert Gelinas and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
Search for RObber

Jackson. Mich. January 23.-Deputy
sheriffs, police officers and railroad de-
tectives are searching the city today for
the bandit who robbed four passengers
of Michigan Central train No. 7 near.
here early today.
Belief is held that he returned here
after escaping from the train. 1t is said
three other men left the train when the
robber jumped off, but the officers be-
lieve they We're tramps and had nothing
to do with the holdup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24

association, and in the same year a new
association building was erected Mr..
Harte remained in Mobile for 10 years.
There are Young Mems Christian asso-
Citations in practically every nation in the
world, and when the international asso-
citation needed man capable of direct
ing the work in India Mr.. Iiarte was
selected.
Under Mr.. Harte the progress OF the
Work in India has been rapid. At the
present time there are over zoo acsocia-
tions in India and every year new build
lngs are being constructed ard old
buildings better equipped. In Calcutta
and Bombay the association owns prop
orty valued at hundreds of thousands Of
dollars.
Mr.. Harte has been seven years in In
dia and is in the United States on his va
cation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
Nine. Melha

Inquiries as to the concert to be given
by the great prima donna, Madame Melba
under the auspices of the Birmingham
Music Study club at the jefferson the
atre the evening of February 4, warrants
the belief there will be large attend
anee. The seat reservation is now on
at the store of the Shelby Burton
Piano company on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
At the Majestic

Traffic in Souls" a motion picture
drama In six reels. which will be pre-
sented at the Majestic next week with
a matinee every afternoon and per-
fOrmance every night. 1t Is based on
official reports as made by investi-
eating committees in New York and
other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
At the Lyric

Another record breaking audience
that will tax the capacity of the Lyric
to its utmost is expected to witness
the Keith vaudeville bill offered this
week The advance sale of seats Is un-
usually heavy. The same fact is true
of the evening performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24
Mrs. Fiske

In THE High Road" written by Edward
Sheldon, in which Mrs F'iske will be seen
at the Jefferson theatre Friday night, the
great actress is said to have one of the
best vehicles of her career. The seat
sale will start Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-24

Madame Nazimoya in her great play,
Bella Donna will be at the Jefferson
theatre Saturday night, January 81 The
seat sale will start Thursday. The COM
pany supporting Madame Nazimova is
equally divided between English and
American players.