THIS work has grown out of years of efficient, practical teaching by Miss Allen in my school of cookery, where it is to be used as a textbook in table-service courses. It has been written in response to the demand made by many pupils who wished the knowledge placed in convenient form for ready reference.

It is now offered to the larger circle of all home lovers with the hope that it may help those who are striving for the beauty of a well-ordered house and of gracious service.

FANNIE MERRITT FARMER.
Miss FARMER'S SCHOOL OF COOKERY,
BOSTON, 1914.