This bedroom, with its authentic "mid-Victorian" enchantment, will be occupied by Queen Elizabeth when she and King George stay with President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House next year.
1t has ihe immense historic interest of having been occupied by Abraham Lincoln when the White House was his home. The bed was specially made for him by a Springfield, Il, firm and is nine feet long and six feet wide.
Prepare some chestnuts and put in a saucepan with freshly shredded celery. Cover with light stock and simmer until the "nuts are tender. Then sieve and thin the, puree with previously boiled milk. Reheat. Season with pepper and salt, mace and venue. Stir in a small piece of butter just before serving. Three-quarters of a pound of chestnuts are required for each quart of soup.
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