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For 10 with 2 Reserve Covers

Table is here set for the first course of melons. Second and other courses the same, only fish in place of melons, and so on for the others. See instructions. The , only fish in place of melons, and so on for the others. See instructions. The table contains sauce, salts , flowers, cream and milk, tea and coffee, potatoes in different styles, and whatever else you may choose. 1. Melon. 7. Corn muffins. 13. 1. Radish. 8. Powdered sugar.

Molasses or maple syrup.

Oatmeal. 3. Spoons. 9. Caster.

Loaf or granulated sugar. 4. Lettuce. 10. Butter. 16. Cake. 5. Fancy biscuit. 11. Pickles. 17. Cold dry toast. 6. Dressing. 12. Dish Custard. 18. White syrup.

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