The navy is represented by having the chicken croquettes formed in the shape of a ship, flat, and having one end pointed, the other somewhat rounding. From a druggist get two or three straws, such as are used for soda water, cut them into short lengths, and just before serving, stand two or three in each croquette to represent smokestacks. If these straws cannot be obtained, toothpick masts with paper sails will be quite as effective. The croquettes should be served with green peas—small shot—and scalloped potatoes.

Agricultural or vegetable salad, served in beets, makes a most attractive looking dish. Beets of medium and uniform size are first boiled until tender, then peeled and placed on the ice. When cold cut off a slice at the bottom, so they will stand firm, scoop out the insides, leaving only thin walls. For the filling use peas and apples, celery and beets, cut into small pieces, and mixed well with mayonnaise; fill the beets, serving them on lettuce leaves. The cabinet pudding is that which is to be found in any cook book, baked in individual forms, and served with foamy sauce.

The ices are in the form of horseshoes for good luck, and with them are the Philippine cakes. These are small cakes having in the centre of each a tiny black china doll, two of which can be purchased for a cent at any toy shop. These are put in after the cake is baked and before icing, leaving them just far enough out to show the arms.

The "coffee which makes the politician wise," may be served at the table or after returning to the parlor.

INDEPENDENCE DAY NECESSITIES

  1. A powerful submarine weapon of offense.
  2. A destroying element, and an accompaniment to an oyster-stew.
  3. An ancient civilization, and a feeble means of light.
  4. A woman's toilet necessity, and part of a wagon.
  5. A color, and the means of warmth.
  6. The chief implement of warfare.
  7. A two-wheeled vehicle, and the peak of a house.
  8. Where Nature's wealth is stored.
  9. A kind of stone used in paving.
  10. Bardolph's companion in King Henry IV.
  11. One kind of headgear.
  12. What a wise mother does not do to her baby.
  13. A carnation with u instead of i.
  14. A musical organization, and a long lapse of time.
  15. An Irishman's name, a disorderly uprising, and an intellectual fad.

The answers are held by the hostess, of course, and are only divulged after all the guesses are in. They are as follows:

Answers

  1. Torpedoes.
  2. Fire-crackers.
  3. Roman candles.
  4. Pinwheels.
  5. Red fire.
  6. Guns.
  7. Cart-ridge.
  8. Mines.
  9. Flag.
  10. Pistol.
  11. Caps.
  12. Rock it (Rocket).
  13. Pink P(u)nk.
  14. Band-ages.
  15. Pat-riot-ism.

Independence Day Menu