Two cups of milk,

One-half cup of flour.

Stir to dissolve the flour and then bring to a boil and cook slowly for five minutes. Add one-half pound of dried beef, prepared as for breakfast, and serve with the croquettes.

ORANGE SHORT CAKE

Place in a mixing bowl

One cup of flour,

One-half teaspoon of salt,

Two teaspoons of baking powder,

Five tablespoons of sugar,