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 Every housekeeper should he acquainted with some neat and economical manner of laying out the table for those festive occasions that occur now and then in the family, such as a holiday breakfast, a christening dinner, or a marriage supper. A tastefully spread table communicates a feeling that is more easily felt than described. It becomes a great recommendation to the mistress of the house.

The number of dishes can be diminished or in creased at convenience.