This is not mock turtle, but an imitation of real turtle-soup.

See Receipt.

It is impossible to enter into the detail of how far economy may be carried, none but such as practise it know, and the first thing that will give the housewife a true and perfect experience is to pay with ready money; by so doing, she buys at least a third, or nearly so, cheaper, between imposition and credit price; she does not impose upon herself, which the day of payment would but too soon bring home to her; she takes to market the money she can afford, and lays it out with judgment, and such a housewife may say with truth, whoever formed these bills, are still far from a true economist; why did she not order a much nicer pie to be made of the turtle meat, which would have still reduced the bill, and so of others? But let such an economist remember that with the wise there is no contention; and that that meat will not be lost in her hands.

A CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR CHILDREN FROM 17 TO 20 COVERS.

Re. Large Plum Pudding.

Malaga, sherry, cherry and plain brandy, and liqueurs. The children were sent back sick. The object of the entertainer was answered; the dinner was the unceasing theme at the school to which it was given till the following vacation. The dessert, wines, &c. cost 10/., tea, cakes, &c. &c. brought up this dinner to above 20 guineas: it was given by a tradesman, and is by no means uncommon on such occasions.

Many of those poor children were sent home burning with fever, and quite prepared for the attendance of a physician.-This is the account of an eye-witness, who was asked on purpose to assist at this little feast, or rather an early initiation into the pleasures of the table.

Home-made apple-pie, jelly, flummery, or compots, may be substituted for the plum-pudding and minced pies; this would be better for the children, and will reduce the dinner to about 21. (But it is given as much as possible in their own style, as reform must be gradual), of course, the pastry, &c. must be made at home to answer the calculation.

This dinner might be greatly improved by two quarts

of jelly, which will not cost more than 3s. or 4s. (see Receipts) and tarts creamed with artificial cream, instead of the custards.

For the benefit of beginners, and to show young mistresses who, upon scanty means, are obliged to keep a table, how they may make things answer, and what receipts they should turn to, I subjoin a short list of the most economical parts of the meat which may both be

* One dozen of sheep's tongues cost 2s. 6d.