more, then 4 Ch, 7 L on L, 4 Ch, 7 L on L, repeat from the first * again, 3 Ch, then repeat from beginning. 58th Round.-16 Sq, 6 L, 2 Sq, 3 L, 4 Sq, now work the same as last row, only making 3 Ch instead of 5. 59th Round.-16 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 4 Sq, now work the same as last row. 60th Round.-13 Sq, 6 L, 2 Sq, 9 L, 5 Sq, now the same as last row. 61st Round.-8 Sq, 9 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 3 Sq, 3 L, 6 Sq, now the same as last row. row. 62nd Round.-7 Sq, 3 L, 3 Sq, 9 L, 3 Sq, 3 L, 7 Sq, now the same as last 63rd Round.-14 Sq, 9 L, 8 Sq, now the same as last row. 64th Round.—25 Sq, 3 Ch, 7 D over the L, *3 De under the 3 Ch, 5 D° under next 3, 3 D under next 3, 7 De over the L, repeat from * twice more, 4 D° under the 4 Ch, 7 D on the L, 4 De under the 4 Ch, 7 De over the L, repeat from the first 3 times, 3 Ch, repeat from beginning. * 65th Round.-25 Sq, making in these squares 3 Ch instead of 2, then D° over the De stitches, 3 Ch, repeat. 66th Round.—A row of long stitches all round. Fringe. De into a loop, make *70 Ch, rather loosely, miss loop of last round, De into next loop, repeat from *. BRAIDED LACE COLLAR. 1 Reel No. 60 Evan's Boar's Head Cotton; 2 Pieces of White Cotton Braid, very fine in texture, but of the same width as in engraving. Then commence the pearling button-hole would be worked, Then, at the last stitch, put the first and last together. TRANSFER, exactly and carefully, the pattern to a piece of writing paper, without making it smaller or larger, as the size given is the exact size of the Collar; tack the Braid on with fine cotton, being careful to turn every angle very sharply; then, very neatly stitch every angle down, so that the Braid is firm and smooth, slipping the needle under from one angle to another. by working round one of the open spaces exactly as a only each stitch must be very loose, but very regular. the needle simply through the 1st, this is to unite Then sew backward 1 plain sewing stitch between every button-hole stitch, or, if it has been very loosely worked, make 2 stitches, as this row should make the pearling firm and round; then sew backwards again, be careful to observe this-not to sew round and round, but the reverse way every time. Then slip the needle under to the next space, and continue working. The pattern given forms the half of the Collar. Now, on the reverse side of the paper to where this half of the Collar has been worked, trace the outlines through with ink; then transfer the exact copy on to a fresh piece of paper. This will reverse the two sides of the Collar, and when both sides are completed, before pearling the outside edges of the Collar, join the two halves together, then pearl the outside edge all round, and the spaces where the Collar was joined. G SHELL-FISH SERVIETTE. The size of the dish for which this Serviette is arranged, is 12 inches in length, and 10 in width; it will be found an elegant adornment for a dish of Prawns or Shrimps, and besides its being ornamental, is also useful to absorb all moisture. 4 Reels of No. 14 Evan's Boar's Head Cotton. No. 4 Penelope Hook. 1st Row.-Make 214 Ch; in making the 214 Ch, if there are a few chains more than is required, it is not material, but there must not be less. Turn back 1 L into 9th loop from the hook, this forms 1 Sq; now, make 21 more squares, in all 22, then 42 L, 1 Sq, 21 L, *1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq,* 21 L, 6 Sq. It is most important that this row be worked well and evenly, as it is the centre row of the Serviette, and will subsequently have to be worked on the other side of the foundation chain. Every row must be commenced afresh, and the work never be turned. 2nd Row.-18 Sq, 54 L, 1Sq, 21 L, repeat from *to* in 1st row, then 21 L, 6 Sq. 3rd Row-14 Sq, 12 L, 5 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 30 L, 1 Sq, 21 L, repeat from * to * in 1st row, then 18 L, 7 Sq. 4th Row-11 Sq, 9 L, 11 Sq, 30 L, 1 Sq, 24 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq. 9 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 9 L, 9 Sq. 5th Row.-9 Sq, 6 L, 16 Sq, 24 L, 1 Sq, 27 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 9 L, 1 Sq, 12 L, 3 Sq, 6 L, 7 Sq. 6th Row.-8 Sq, 3 L, 21 Sq, 12 L, 1 Sq, 24 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 9 L, 4 Sq, 15 L, 7 Sq. 7th Row.-7 Sq, 3L, 25 Sq, 6 L, 3 Sq, 6L, 1 Sq, 3L, 2 Sq, 3L, 13 Sq, 6 L, 9 Sq. 8th Row-6 Sq, 3 L, 22 Sq, 18 L, 2 Sq, * 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, * 24 Sq. 9th Row-15 Sq, 18 L, 1 Sq, 12 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 9 L, 3 Sq, repeat from *to* in last row, then 25 Sq. 10th Row-13 Sq, 21 L, 1 Sq, 24 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 3 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 2 Sq, 3 L, 26 Sq. 11th Row-11 Sq, 3 L, 6 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 18 L, 1 Sq, 12 L, 3 Sq, 6 L, 2 Sq, 3 L, 4 Sq, 3 L, 25 Sq. 12th Row.-11 Sq, 9 L, 5 Sq, 21 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 3 Sq, 6 L, 2 Sq, 3 L, 2 Sq, 3 L, 4 Sq, 6 L, 23 Sq. 13th Row-12 Sq, 45 L, 3 Sq, 6 L, 4 Sq, 3 L, 3 Sq, 3 L, 5 Sq, 9 L, 20 Sq. 14th Row.-14 Sq, 36 L, 3 Sq, 3 L, 6 Sq, 3 L, 4 Sq, 3 L, 27 Sq. 15th Row-17 Sq, 21 L, 12 Sq, 3 L, 5 Sq, 3 L, 26 Sq. 16th Row. The oval is now to be formed, and for this purpose decrease 1 Sq wherever directed, by beginning with 3 Ch only, instead of 5, and the 1st L, whether to form long stitches or squares, must come on the next L to where the 3 Ch was commenced; be careful now to leave an end at the termination of every row sufficient to be secured well hereafter. Decrease a Sq, that is, Do on 1st L, make 3 Ch, then 1 L on next L, 36 Sq, 3 L, 5 Sq, 3 L, 24 Sq, decrease 1 Sq by making 3 Ch, De on last L. 17th Row. Decrease a Sq, 35 Sq, 3 L, 29 Sq, decrease a Sq. 18th Row. Decrease a Sq, 35 Sq, 3 L, 27 Sq, decrease a Sq. 19th Row. Decrease a Sq, all squares but the last, which decrease. 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Rows.-The same as 19th row. This forms the half of the pattern. Now turn to the other side of the foundation chain, in which the 1st row was worked, still keeping it on the right side, and commence at 2nd row, working the row backwards, which, of course, will read thus— turn to 2nd row-6 Sq, 21 L, repeat from *to* in 1st row, reading it backwards, thus-1 Sq, 3 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, 6 L, 1 Sq, now turn to 2nd row again, then 21 L, 1 Sq, 54 L, 18 Sq. Now continue working every row precisely the same. After the pattern is completed, work 3 De stitches into every space, and under every 2 Ch and L stitch all round, taking care to work in the ends so that they are not see through; nor should they be worked so as to look thick, but each end may be cut off when it is found to be secure. 1 Row L stitches all round, that is, 1 L into every loop. Fringe. De into a loop, make * 50 Ch, De into next loop, repeat from *. A CROCHET PURSE. 3 Shades, 1 skein each, of Imperial Blue Purse Silk, the size of No. 16 Evan's Boar's Head Cotton; the shades should be gradual, not abrupt, and the darkest shade a rich purple. 3 Bunches of Steel Beads, No. 8. No. 4 Penelope Hook. 1st Round.-Commence with the darkest shade, make 78 Ch, unite and work 1 round D°; the purse is worked throughout in De, or double crochet. 2nd Round.-3 D°, 1 Bd, or bead, repeat. 3rd Round.-1 B, * 1 D°, 3 Bd, repeat from *, end with 2 Ba. 4th Round.-1 row all beads. 5th Round.-3 Bd, 1 D°, repeat. 6th Round.-1 D°, * 1 Ba, 3 Dc, repeat from *, end with 2 Dr. 8th Round.-4 Do, * 4 Ba, 7 Do, repeat from *, end with 3 Dc. 13th and 14th Rounds.-The same as 12th. 15th, 16th, and 17th Rounds.-8 Bd, 3 D°. 18th and 19th Rounds.-Join on the next lightest shade, 1 D, * 6 B, 5 D°, repeat from *, end with 4 Dc. 20th Round.-1 Dc, 5 Bd, 6 D°, repeat from *, end with 5 D°. 21st Round.-1 Do, * 4 Ba, 7 Do, repeat from *, end with 6 Do. 22nd Round.-1 D°, * 4 Bd, 3 D°, 1 Bd, 3 D°, repeat from *, end with 2 Dr. 23rd Round.-2Do, * 3 Ba, 2 Do, 2 Ba, 4 Do, repeat from *, end with 2 Do. 24th Round.-2 Do, * 3 Ba, 1 D°, 4 Ba, 3 Dc, repeat from *, end with 1 Do. 25th Round.-2 Do, * 3 Ba, 1 Do, 1 Ba, 1 Do, 2 Ba, 3 Do, repeat from *, end with 1 Dr. 26th and 27th Rounds.-3 D°, *2 B, 1 D°, 1 Ba, 1 De, 2 Bd, 4 D°, repeat from *, end with 1 Do. 28th Round.-4 D°, *1 B2, 3 D°, 2 Bd, 5 De, repeat from *, end with 1 De. 29th Round.-4 Dc, * 2 Bd, 1 Dc, 2 Bd, 6 Dc, repeat from *, end with 2 D°. 30th Round.-5 D°, * 4 Ba, 7 D°, repeat from *, end with 2 Dr. 31st Round.-6 De, * 2 B', 9 De, repeat from *, end with 3 D°. 32nd Round.-All De, without beads. 33rd Round.—2 Do, * 1 Ba, 3 Do, repeat from *, end with 1 Do. 34th Round.-1 De, 3 Bd, repeat. 35th Round.-1 round all beads. 36th Round.—2 Ba, * 1 Do, 3 Ba, repeat from *, end with 1 Ba. 37th Round.-Join on lightest shade, 1 Ba, 3 Do, repeat. Now 4 rows De all round, without beads; fasten off the silk securely, and commence on the opposite half of the purse; this will prevent the joining of the previous rows being seen in the front of the Purse. Now work forwards and back, to form the opening, for 31 rows, taking up 3 beads at the commencement of every row, when they will come on the same side of the Purse as the other beads have done. Then work 4 rows De all round, making the stitch that joins the opening very tight; now put on the rings, and count that there are 78 stitches only, then commence to work the pointed end thus, taking care that the beads come on the same side as the others : 1st Row.-3 De, 1 B, repeat. 2nd Row.-1 B, *1 D°, 3 Bd, repeat from *, end 2 Bd. 3rd Row.-All beads. 4th Rom.-3 Ba, 1 D°, repeat. 5th Row.-1 D, * 1 Ba, 3 De, repeat from *, end 2 Do. 6th Row.-All De without beads. 7th Row.—3 Do, * 2 Ba, 9 Do, repeat from *, end with 6 Do. 8th Row.—2 De, * 4 Ba, 7 Do, repeat from *, end 5 Do. 9th Row.—2 Do, * 2 Ba, 1 Do, 2 Ba, 6 Do, end 4 Do. 10th Row.—1 Do, * 2 Ba, 3 Do, 1 Ba, 5 Do, repeat from *, end 4 Do. 11th and 12th Ron's.—1 Dc, * 2 Ba, 1 Do, 1 Ba, 1 Do, 2 Ba, 4 Do, repeat from *, end with 3 De. 13th Ron.—1 Do, * 2 Ba, 1 D°, 1 Ba, 1 Do, 3 Ba, 3 Do, repeat from *, end 2 Do. 14th Row.-1 D, * 4 Ba, 1 D°, 3 Ba, 3 D°, repeat from *, end 2 Do. 15th Row.—2 Do, * 2 Ba, 2 Do, 3 Ba, 4 Do, repeat from *, end 2 Do. 16th Row.-2 D, * 1 Bd, 3 D°, 4 Ba, 3 Dc, repeat from *, end 1 Do. 17th Row.-6 D°, * 4 Bd, 7 De, repeat from *, end 1 Do. 18th Row.—5 Do, * 5 Ba, 6 Do, repeat from *, end 1 Do. 19th and 20th Rows.-4 D°, * 6 Bd, 5 De, repeat from *, end with 1 Do. 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Rons.—3 Dc, 8 Ba, repeat. 24th, 25th, and 26th Rons.-2 De, 9 Bd, repeat. 27th Ron.-2 Do, * 8 Ba, 3 Do, repeat from *, end 1 Do. 32nd Row.-2 Do, * 1 Ba, 3 Do, repeat from *, end with 1 Do. 34th Ron.-1 round all beads. 35th Ron.-2 B, *1 Dc, 3 B, repeat from *, end 1 Ba. 36th Ron.-1 Bd, 3 Dc, repeat. 37th Row.—Now work without beads, decreasing at every 7th stitch by taking 2 loops together; do this always in every row, at one place; there will be 11 decreasings in every row until to a point. THE EPICURE. "The term Epicure has been strangely perverted; it has been deemed synonymous with Glutton, than which nothing is wider apart: when it really means only a person who has good sense and good taste enough to wish to have his food cooked according to principles which allow to everything a proper mode and proper time for its preparation, and thereby rendering it most easy of solution in the stomach, and ultimately contribute to health. Every individual who is not quite void of understanding, is an epicure in his own way-the epicures in boiling of potatoes are many. The perfection of all enjoyment depends on the perfection of the faculties of the mind and body: therefore, the TEMPERATE MAN is the greatest epicure." DOMESTIC HINT. "To effect a pure ventilation in rooms or houses a simple communication of air is not sufficient. The doors and windows should be opened at the same time, to admit currents of air to pass through, and pervade that which is vitiated; therefore the doors and windows of all sleeping rooms and badly ventilated apartments should be opened simultaneously." THE STOMACH. "The stomach is the mainspring of our system. If it be not sufficiently wound up to warm the heart and support circulation, the whole business of life will, in proportion, be ineffectually performed: we can neither think with precision, walk with vigour, nor sleep with tranquillity." inside in the head of the lobster; pound this together with half an ounce of butter till it is quite smooth; then rub it through a sieve with the back of a spoon. Pull the meat of the lobster to pieces with a fork; put the pounded spawn and coral into as much good melted butter as will be deemed sufficient; stir it well together; then add the lobster meat; warm it thoroughly hot, but not let it boil, or the brilliant red colour will fade immediately. A little of the inside coral may be rubbed through a sieve, without butter, and sprinkled over the fish. TO PICKLE SALMON. Let it get perfectly cold; then remove it into the dish it is to occupy. Whatever quantity of pickle may be required must depend upon the size of the fish, and also the dish, which should only be sufficiently large to hold the fish, and deep enough to allow the pickle to cover it. But if the following proportions are attended to, any quantity may be made:-In a small saucepan put a quarter of a small teaspoonful of cayenne pepper, or, which is better, tie it in a small bag, a lump of salt the size of a nutmeg, two cloves, twenty slightly-bruised whole pepper-corns, a small bunch of fennel, and two bay leaves; put to this a half-pint of the liquor the fish was boiled in, let this boil slowly half an hour, meanwhile take a pint of the fish liquor and a pint of vinegar, and let it boil up once, then strain the spiced mixture to this; then, when quite cold, pour it over the fish, and cover down very closely. In four hours turn the fish, and in another four hours it is ready for use. Decorate and send fresh butter to table, garnished with the pickled salmon with sprigs of fresh fennel, sliced cucumber dressed as salad. water-cresses; or, if for luncheon or supper, A DELICIOUS BAKED PUDDING. Two ounces of sweet almonds, well pounded in a mortar, or chopped very fine; four ounces white sugar, well sifted, and the juice of one lemon; two mealy potatoes mashed smoothly; mix all this with four ounces of butter, then beat four eggs and the whites of two well together, and strain; then add the eggs gradually to the former mixture, till all is a smooth mass. line with a good puff paste either a tin baking dish or large patty pan, putting a double layer round the edge; place at the bottom a layer of raspberry jam; then pour the mixture on the top of this, and bake twenty minutes or half an hour, according to the heat and capabilities of the oven. Then TO PRESERVE LETTUCE STALKS AS GREEN The water must be sufficiently hot to scald, and only enough to cover the fish. When ready, throw in a table-spoonful of salt and a wineglassful of vinegar. Then put in the salmon, and let it simmer very gently, (after it simmers) allowing ten minutes to every pound of fish. To ascertain if it is fully done, obtain a strawreed, or, if this is not to be procured, a steel skewer will do, though not so well; push it down gently through the thickest part of the fish; if it goes down readily without meeting obstruction from the undressed pieces of the fish (for there is no mistaking this singular resis- Take the largest lettuce stalks, cut them in tance), have full reliance that it is perfectly pieces two inches long, put them in a tin or dressed; then let it drain for a few moments on enamelled saucepan, cover them with cold water the drainer of the fish-kettle; afterwards place in which half an ounce of strong powdered it on a fine diaper napkin, folded neatly, with just ginger has been smoothly mixed; let them the corners turned in, or on one of the worked boil up, then place them to drain on a thick serviettes, which, however, should have a napkin dry cloth, and take off the skins. Take a pint under, as the worked ones are not thick enough of water, a pound of loaf sugar, one teaspoonful to absorb all the moisture. Serve with plain of grated lemon peel, and half an ounce of the melted butter, anchovy sauce, or lobster sauce; which latter make in the following manner :Choose a lobster which has spawn in it, pick the spawn out, and a little of the red coral which is best grated ginger; make a syrup by boiling these last ingredients together. After boiling half an hour, try if the syrup is thick enough by dropping some on a plate; if it congeals when |