ng pan.

Open one and one-half pound can of syrup and add

Two tablespoons of cinnamon,
One tablespoon of nutmeg,
One teaspoon of allspice,
One teaspoon of cloves,
One teaspoon of ginger.

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,
One medium-sized bottle of maraschino cherries,
Small baked apple.

Cut the cherries into tiny bits and use the juice also. Put in one
baked apple for each guest. The apples are afterward eaten with a
fork. Mix and serve.

Here are some suggestions for supper:

MENU NO. 1

Celery Olives
Home-made Pickles
Chicken a la King
Potato Croquettes
Cheese Crackers
Cake Jelly Coffee

MENU NO. 2

Radishes Celery
Home-made Relishes
Virginia Baked Ham
Potato Salad
Rolls Butter
Coffee Cake

COUNTRY SUPPER

Radishes Celery
Home-made Relishes
Roast Suckling P