FRENCH LOAF CAKE.
From MRS. MARTHA. A. GRIGGS, of Washington, Alternate Lady Manager.
Two and one-half cups sugar, one cup butter, one cup milk, four cups flour, three eggs, one wine glass sherry; one wine glass brandy, one- half teaspoon soda, one pound raisins (stoned), one-half pound citron, one teaspoon cloves, two teaspoons cinnamon, one nutmeg; bake one hour.