IRISH STEW

Take five or six mutton chops; the same quantity of beef, veal and pork; six or eight Irish potatoes, peeled and quartered; three or four onions sliced, and salt and pepper to taste; add a pint of good gravy, flavored with catsup, if liked. Cover all very closely, and let it simmer slowly for two hours (never allowing it to stop simmering). A slice or two of ham is an improvement. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.