Wash and dry inside and outside of the fish; sprinkle a little pepper and salt over them and roll in cornmeal. Fry in 1 part butter and 2 parts lard, about 8 minutes. Drain, and serve with slices of bacon and hard-boiled eggs, cut in rings and laid around the platter. - Mrs. E. D. Kelley, Winnetka, 111.

How To Fry Brook Trout Or Small Fish

Clean fish, and let them lie a few minutes, wrapped snugly in a dry, clean towel. Season with pepper and salt, and roll in cornmeal; fry in half butter, half lard. Drain on sieve, and serve hot. - Mrs. H. A. Klein, 12 E. 48th St., Chicago, 111.