Rolls. Mixed Sandwiches. Brown Bread. Pickled Tongue.
Pate de foie gras. Jellied Chicken. Cold Birds.
Lobster Salad. Charlotte Russe. Biscuit. Glaces. Fancy Cakes.
Fruits. Lemonade. Iced Tea. Strawberry Acid.

In England the refreshments are always served in a _marquee_ (large
tent) on the lawn.

For such outdoor entertainments foods that require little use of knife
and fork should be chosen; sandwiches should never be made of sliced
meats as they are awkward to handle. Crusts should be trimmed off, and
the filling shredded or grated to a paste, and highly seasoned. For
the same reason hot drinks should be dispensed with as far as
possible. Glasses are to be filled but two-thirds full. None of these
precautions are necessary when the refreshments are served indoors.

For the out-of-doors feast a number of small tables should be
provided; cover with fancy cloths and on them place piles of plates
alternating with folded napkins, breadbaskets, or trays heaped with
sandwiches and buttered tea biscuit, baskets of fancy cakes, and
plenty of reserve napkins. Have some of the assistants pass these,
beginning with the plates, and to the maidservants leave the service
of tea, coffee, cream and sugar (when these are given) and other
drinkables.

By this time the gentlemen who first assisted will have been served
and the maids can turn their attention to the ices. Ice cream can be
served as above, and ices in glass cups; after this the maids can
gather up the dishes in baskets. A caterer may be called upon to
furnish the feast, in which event all trouble will be spared the
hostess. Do not use the best glass and china at these entertainments;
the danger of breakage is too great.

At many gatherings a special table is supplied for the gentlemen,
where soda-water, claret cup, and sometimes wines are served. The men
help themselves, but a manservant is present to supply fresh glasses,
etc. This table depends entirely upon the principles of the hostess.
If no hours are mentioned, the guests usually disperse about dusk,
unless dancing is provided for those who wish to stay and enjoy it.

Seats.

The business of providing seats is a comparatively trifling affair
when there are to be young people present, who prefer clean turf or
the piazza steps to any more luxurious lounging place. For the older
guests, less unconventional accommodations may be devised. Light
rockers, camp chairs, wooden or wicker settees are pretty, and in
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