Just imagine.
Without an annoyingly giddy Ray Ray, or a jail bird or a southern belle to show her how it's done, here's a sample dinner of what a domestic goddess in Vancouver in 1913 would have prepared. How did they ever do it?
1st Course: Oysters or Clams in Shells, Brown Bread Sandwiches
2nd Course: Consomme, Croutons
3rd Course: Broiled Trout, Cucumbers, Maitre d'Hotel Butter
4th Course: Croquettes or Sweetbreads
5th Course: Saddle of Mutton, Currant Jelly, Potatoes, Peas in Fontage Cups
6th Course: Punch
7th Course: Broiled Quail and Chestnut Puree, Tomato Salad
8th Course: Bombe Glace, Sponge Cake
9th Course: Fruit and Bonbons
10 Course: Fagan's Gold Crown Coffee (Black)
Salted almonds and bonbons to be on the table all the time. Celery to be passed with oysters. Radishes or olives to be passed with fish course.