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Neapolitan Ices

These are prepared by putting ices of various kinds and colours into a mould, known as a Neapolitan ice-box; when set they are turned out, and cut into slices suitable for serving. However small the pieces, the block should be cut so that each person gets a little of each kind. To do this, slice downwards first, then cut the slices through once or twice in the contrary direction. Four or five kinds are usually put in the mould, although three will do. The following will serve as a guide in arranging. First, vanilla cream; then raspberry or cherry or currant water; coffee or chocolate in the middle; then strawberry cream, with lemon or orange or pineapple water to finish. The boxes may be had in pewter or in tin. After filling the moulds imbed in ice in the usual way.