Oatmeal Porridge.

Be sure to have the water boiling. Sprinkle in the oatmeal slowly, stirring all the time. Add the salt, and move back or set in a vessel of boiling water where it will cook gently for 1 hour. Do not stir the porridge after the first 5 minutes.

All porridge (or mush) is made on the same principle.

Cracked Wheat

Should be cooked at least 4 or 5 hours.

Cornmeal

Should be cooked an hour or more.

Rice.