This, however, is almost a pity, for milk is so very good for children; and though recklessness is seldom to be recommended, a mother might well be advised to be reckless about the amount of her milk bill, provided always that the quantity of milk be not wasted, and that the children have it." MILK PORRIDGE .-- Take a tablespoonful of oatmeal and mix it up in a cup with a little cold milk till it is quite smooth, in a similar way as you would mix ordinary flour and milk in making batter.

Next put a pint of milk on to boil, and as soon as it boils mix in the oatmeal and milk, and let it boil for about a quarter of an hour, taking care to keep stirring it the whole time.

The fire should not be too fierce, as the milk is very apt to burn.

Flavour this with either salt or sugar.
RICE AND BARLEY PORRIDGE .-- Take a quarter of a pound of rice and a quarter of a pound of Scotch barley and wash them very thoroughly.

The most perfect way of washing barley and rice is to throw them into boiling water, let them boil for five or ten minutes, and then strain them off.