Readers who like a rich fruit cake for Christmas have, I hope, followed the advice given in Part II. of Every Woman's Encyclop^edia, and made the cake some time ago, wrapped it up in grease-proof paper, and put it away in a warm place to mellow and ripen.

It is now time to think of icing it; but, before giving instructions how to make the various icings, I will give two more cake recipes, one for those who prefer a less rich mixture than the one already given, and one suitable for children.