Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-12
Meeting OF the Boarviers at de Legates.

A.
ing.
The object of the meeting, (Which had
been kept strictly secret all over town. was
to present our esteemed fellow townsman,
John Smith, Esq, Secretary of the order OF
L Clampsus Vitus, with an oyster knife,
that gentleman having subscribed his pro
portion of the expenses incident to the occa-
sion.
The presiding officer " Bollcy," being per-
fectly familiar with all sorts of epcurean
and culinary rules, seemed to fully appreci
ate the dignity of his position, and the ne
cessity of denying trust" to any Of the
boarders, and every delicate individual pres
ent seemed to take such conclusion as u
matter of course.
The time having arrived for the COM
mencement Of the ceremonies, the object of
the meeting was whispered to the unsuspect.
ing Smith (who hal accidentally happened
into the Shades,) whereupon he, (Smith,)
overcome by his emotions, swooned quite
away into box of oyster shells, but was
speedily revived by teaspoonful of pepper
sauce and a good, fair smell of the fried liv-
er and tripe, SO aptly chosen for the occa-
sion. Being sufficiently revived to 81 stand
the raise committee Of six escorted
the blushing recipient Of his fellow board
ers' concentrations to q seat in front of
the Presidents oyster stand, who arose
and in the most bland manner, made the fol-
lowing opening speech
hold in my hand an instrument, which
has been purchased by yourself and the bal
ance of the committee, to hand over to you.
sir, as a token of your self-esteem, and their
appreciation of your remarkable appetite
This little article, sir, is an oyster knife,
more mighty in its influence than the keen
est putty knife or the largest gimlet. Its
power amt magical. but its influence is as
endless as the bivalves which it is expected
TO open, and its openings of to-day may last
until to morrow if the weather holds good.
and its capability of doing good or evil, de-
pends very much on the promptness of your
customers in settling up. Receive it then,
sir, with our best wishes, use it as becomes
an oysterman, and a member in good stand
ing of the f. G. ", and may every shellfish
opened by it in your fist, not only bring you
at least fifty cents a dozen, but remind you
not to run in opposition TO me q being in
the same business) and to keep up the pri-
ces. cloud and prolonged cheers from all
six of the committee.)
To which Mr. Smith responded briefly, as
| follows:
! Mr.. PRESIDENT, AND BUMMERs:
The eloquent and feeling remarks
that accompanied this magnif and appropri
ate token of your and my ability to buy
such things, lights on my overpowered feel
ings like lunch eater on q square meal. If
during the two weeks that have served as
the secretary of our order have done any
thing to show that amt mean, why let her
rip. My modesty Suppressed laughter)
tells me that the amount of my kale seed
falls short Of the rather urgent demands of
your natural inclination to "take some
thing" but think can possibly negotiate
cred. at Ham Lights keg house, and if you
want to take the chances we will walk over
and try our luck
Your present is decidedly in the oyster line
and hope some day to be able to trust all
who call upon me to use it. Before it should
ever be used by me for anything else than
the purpose for which it is intended, may
my oysters give out, and the point of this
invaluable instrument be as dull as your un-
derstandings. tSensation.)
With every desire for your custom, and
hoping you may each and all live as long as
you can raise any money and shall sell
oysters, bid you good bye, land they bade
him good byer.)
Immediately after the presentation was
concluded, they repaired to the nearest bit
house where they and their respective
healths were very speedily drunk.
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