For six months this committee composed of some of the most prominent women of the state, has labored almost unceasingly to present to other women who honor their profession as housewives the recipes which thousands consider to be their choicest. Each of these recipes has been thoroughly tested by the contributor, and after reaching us has been censored by the Home Economics Direc- tor, Miss Mary Means of the Girls' High School Faculty. We re- gret deeply that space could not be found for every one of the delicious recipes sent us, but the necessity for having, as nearly as possible, an evenly balanced book, and one in which every direction is clearly stated, and with no duplicates, caused many to be eliminated by the censor. Some recipes will be found in other places in the book, where they seemed more necessary. The fact that this cook book is published by the Home Econo- mics Department of our club renders it necessary for it to conform to the rules for service inaugurated by this Department for its members. Accordingly the wording of each recipe has been given more plainly than is customary in most cook books, so it will form not only an excellent hand book for our own members, but may be easily used by those hitherto entirely unfamilar with cooking Altho this volume specializes in typical Southern recipes, it also contains many choice tid-bits from other sections owing to the cosmopolitan character of the Woman's Club membership, which numbers many residents formerly from other parts of the United States. In omitting special menus, which in our experience rarely can be used exactly as printed, we have substituted instead the order, of recipes naturally followed during the day, leaving the house- wife the liberty of choice. Chairmen for our chapter have been selected because of es- •pecial fitness for the work. Each has taken the greatest pride in the collection of recipes and their arrangement. They should not, however, be held responsible for any omission of recipes, as that necessarily had to be decided by the censor and the editors. It was not required that recipes contributed should be ab- solutely original, as so few really can be, but that they should have been in use by the contributor or some close friend for some time. In view of the fact that all money from the sale of this book goes towards the building fund of our wonderful new auditorium — that temple of unselfish service— we ask that our club members deal lovingly with this book, that each purchase at least one for her- self or a friend, that each encourage its sale in every way possible and that all criticisms, for or against, be given to the editors to the end that the next edition may benefit thereby. Even before this goes to press hundreds of dollars have been sent together with addresses to our Sales-Chairman, Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, 682 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. The cook books are two dollars each and out of town orders should be accompanied by ten cents (10c) postage. In conclusion we thank most heartily those who have in any way contributed to the success of the cook book and if, as we hope, it becomes part of the necessary kitchen equipment in thousands of homes we will feel we have not labored in vain. Mrs. Newton C. Wing, Chairman Home Economics Department. Mrs. J. A. Carlisle, Chairman of Cook Book.

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For six months this committee composed of some of the most prominent women of the state, has labored almost unceasingly to present to other women who honor their profession as housewives the recipes which thousands consider to be their choicest. Each of these recipes has been thoroughly tested by the contributor, and after reaching us has been censored by the Home Economics Director, Miss Mary Means of the Girls' High School Faculty. We regret deeply that space could not be found for every one of the delicious recipes sent us, but the necessity for having, as nearly as possible, an evenly balanced book, and one in which every direction is clearly stated, and with no duplicates, caused many to be eliminated by the censor. Some recipes will be found in other places in the book, where they seemed more necessary. The fact that this cook book is published by the Home Economics Department of our club renders it necessary for it to conform to the rules for service inaugurated by this Department for its members. Accordingly the wording of each recipe has been given more plainly than is customary in most cook books, so it will form not only an excellent hand book for our own members, but may be easily used by those hitherto entirely unfamiliar with cooking Altho this volume specializes in typical Southern recipes, it also contains many choice tid-bits from other sections owing to the cosmopolitan character of the Woman's Club membership, which numbers many residents formerly from other parts of the United States. In omitting special menus, which in our experience rarely can be used exactly as printed, we have substituted instead the order, of recipes naturally followed during the day, leaving the housewife the liberty of choice. Chairmen for our chapter have been selected because of es- •pecial fitness for the work. Each has taken the greatest pride in the collection of recipes and their arrangement. They should not, however, be held responsible for any omission of recipes, as that necessarily had to be decided by the censor and the editors. It was not required that recipes contributed should be absolutely original, as so few really can be, but that they should have been in use by the contributor or some close friend for some time. In view of the fact that all money from the sale of this book goes towards the building fund of our wonderful new auditorium — that temple of unselfish service— we ask that our club members deal lovingly with this book, that each purchase at least one for herself or a friend, that each encourage its sale in every way possible and that all criticisms, for or against, be given to the editors to the end that the next edition may benefit thereby. Even before this goes to press hundreds of dollars have been sent together with addresses to our Sales-Chairman, Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, 682 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. The cook books are two dollars each and out of town orders should be accompanied by ten cents (10c) postage. In conclusion we thank most heartily those who have in any way contributed to the success of the cook book and if, as we hope, it becomes part of the necessary kitchen equipment in thousands of homes we will feel we have not labored in vain. Mrs. Newton C. Wing, Chairman Home Economics Department. Mrs. J. A. Carlisle, Chairman of Cook Book.

Atlanta women's club cook book