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Sandwiches, Oyster

INGREDI- ENTS for savoury for 6 persons.-6 large oysters, thin brown bread - and -butter, cayenne, lemon-juice. AVERAGE COST, 10d. to 1s.

Having opened the oysters, put them in a mortar, and pound them with lemonjuice and cayenne sufficient for flavouring. Spread the oysters upon half the bread-andbutter, lay over the other slices, and, after cutting away the crust, cut into neat sandwiches, which arrange upon a silver dish or plate.

SEASONABLE from September to March.

Note. These are useful for hors d'œuvres, and should be served at the commencement of dinner, before the soup.

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