Mix well, then spread on the ham and dust lightly with the flour. Baste frequently with the syrup. Bake in a slow oven for one and one-fourth hours.
MENUS FOR THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Planning a real, old-fashioned watch party to see the old year out and the new one in will afford a real entertainment. Have the folks arrive about 10 o'clock and then pass an hour and a half in dancing, singing and generally having a real good old-fashioned time. Then about 11.45 serve the supper, so that just before midnight all are ready with a toast to the new year.
Arrange so that each guest is in his place standing, with a wassail cup in hand, and then at three minutes of 12, darken the room. When 12 o'clock is struck, turn on the lights and drink a Happy New Year.
New Year merrymaking is as old as the history of England. There the head of the house assembles the family around the wassail bowl to drink the healths of every one. The Saxon phrase "Wasshael" means "Your health"; hence the wassail bowl. In many of the shires and counties the lads and lassies secure a large bowl and ornament it with ribbons and artificial flowers, and, with this visit the gentry, all the while singing songs suitable to the occasion.
AN ENGLISH WASSAIL
Place two gallons of cider in a large punch bowl and add
A large lump of ice,
One-half dozen bananas, cut in thin slices,
One-half dozen oranges, cut in slices and then in small pieces,