1 large tablespoonful of ground cinnamon.

1 small tablespoonful of white ginger.

4½ nutmegs.

1 tablespoonful of best molasses.

Add by degrees the fruit and one-half teacup best brandy; bake slowly five hours. Excellent, and will keep good six months.—Mrs. F.

Fruit Cake.

18 eggs.

1½ pounds flour.

1½ pounds sugar.