1906 A Bachelor's Cupboard

A BACHELOR'S CUPBOARD Stocking the Cupboard up for permanent occupation, save the things necessary for that closet which he will have for his " kitchenette and pantry " and is going to stock up on the utensils and supplies necessary for his use in providing his own breakfast, and an occasional Sunday spread or little supper for his friends. The stocking of the cupboard may be divided into three classes: the service, the utensils for cooking, etc., and the supplies. In ordinary cases the following list will be sufficient. The bachelor should remember if the first cost seems a bit large, although it eats a tremendous hole in his week's salary, that it is the first cost that counts ; for the dishes w^ill last, likewise the condiments " and sich," most of which will keep indefinitely. THE For ordinary use, he may follow his own SERVICE taste in china; but it is well to expend a trifle more in getting something that is artistic, and will always be in good taste. Willow ware is always in perfect taste, and, being heavy, has the added ad- vantage of " toughness," which is a good point. Sup- posing then that one decides upon this: nicely fitted

^ dozen large plates dozen small plates J

2 covered vegetable

dishes

sauce boat salad bowl

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and

dozen bread

butter

i

i

cream pitcher

plates

1

i dozen cups and saucers

i dozen sauce plates i dozen soup plates

platters

2

2 bowls

This will be enough of the Willow ware. For des- sert or fruit, a half dozen china plates will be needed, and half a dozen glass jelly plates as well. For his

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