To serve this meal with one maid, it must be arranged so as to relieve her of the waitress tasks. Mould the butter into balls and arrange the service, allowing at least twenty-two inches between the guests. Place the celery and relish in glass dishes at intervals along the side of the table and serve the salad with the dinner.
A SUGGESTIVE COLONIAL MENU
| Oyster Soup | |
| Celery | Home-made Relishes |
| Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding | |
| Brown Gravy | Horseradish Sauce |
| Mashed Potatoes | Buttered Onions |
| Spiced Cantaloupe and Watermelon Rind | |
| Beet and Cabbage Salad | |
| Plum Pudding | Mince Pie |
| Coffee | |
RECIPES FOR TWELVE PERSONS
Strain the juice of fifty stewing oysters, then look them over carefully and remove all bits of shell. Wash and then place in a saucepan and add two tablespoons of butter. Now place in a large saucepan
Four pints of milk,
One pint of oyster liquid,
One-half cup of flour.
Stir to dissolve the flour thoroughly and then bring quickly to a boil. Bring the oysters quickly to the scalding point; add to the milk with
Two tablespoons of finely minced parsley,