THE CHAFING-DISH

The chafing-dish is a really valuable aid in teaching young people something about cookery, and that in an easy, pleasant fashion. The girl who wishes to provide a feast for the little club or circle to which she belongs, should first make out a list of all the utensils and materials she will need. Then she may collect them and arrange them upon the table where she means to do her cookery. The chafing-dish must stand on a tray; close at hand should be a half-pint measuring cup, a small wooden spoon for stirring, a couple of teaspoons, a tablespoon and a knife. If eggs are to be used there must be a small bowl to beat them in and a fork. The ingredients must be arranged in the order in which the cook will have to use them. All this may be done before the guests are met. The lamp under the dish must be filled and matches laid near. Then, when the cooking is to be done, all the girl will have to do will be to pin a napkin on in apron fashion, to protect the front of her gown from possible splashing, take her place behind the chafing-dish, and set to work. If she has been wise enough to try over the recipe beforehand, she may be reasonably sure of a happy result.

Be ye sure that the Divine Dispenser of blessings great and small is not offended at the innocent pleasures, pastimes, and pretty hospitalities of youth. Feel that their lightest amusement should be such that the pure and loving Master would not be aggrieved if there, but rather sensible that he was being served by his children who seek to make each other happy. Invite the lonely to your feasts. Let those who have no friends or joy besides, find joy and friendship at your board.

O HAPPY HOUSE

O happy house! where thou art loved the best,
Dear Friend and Saviour of our race,

Where never comes such welcome, honored Guest ;
Where none can ever fill thy place;

Where every heart goes forth to meet thee,
Where every ear attends thy word,
Where every lip with blessing greets thee,
Where all are waiting on their Lord.

O happy house! where man and wife in heart,
In faith and hope are one,

That neither death nor life can ever part

The union here begun.

O happy house! where little ones are given
Early to thee in love and prayer;

To thee, who from the heights of Heaven

Guardeth them ever with most tender care!

-Karl Spitta.

Christ in the home-"A light that shineth." Let "the day star arise in your hearts."-2 Peter, i:19.