Into a goblet of shaved ice put two dashes of maraschino, one dash of orange bitters, and one pony of absinthe. Stir well, strain, and serve.

"The fish lead a pleasant life - they drink when they like."

ALE FLIP Three pints of ale, draught or bottled, a

spoonful of sugar, a piece of mace, six cloves, and a small piece of butter. Let this boil, and then beat the white of an egg and the yolks of three eggs in a little cold ale, add to the boiling ale, and pour the whole swiftly from one vessel to another for a few minutes, then serve.

"Ale sellers should nae be tale tellers!'

ALE PUNCH One quart of Burton ale, one quart of

Niersteiner, a wineglassful of brandy, a wineglassful of capillaire syrup, the juice of a lemon and a piece of the peel; grate a bit of nutmeg and add a piece of brown toast; mix well and let it stand cold for two hours before straining and serving.

" Good ale is meat and drink and cloth."