The Florida agriculturist., 1881-07-20

people WeIe Ills DlIeU W UdHCe'
The monotony of the scene was
changed a little when Col. John Mc>
Donald was announced to speak TO
the people. He gave us short ad-
dress on "How to build up Florida"
1t was not to be done by starting
towns and villages, for these must
have manufactures of some kind in
order to thrive. Our Industries are
centered in the fruit business, and
they who plant and take care OF them
willEreap the fruit of their labor.
| There is not so much difference In
pine land as some would have us
suppose; most of it is well adapted
to orange growing, and all of is in
the "orange belt" Yes, we say, let
the groves multiply until the waste
places shall be glad and blossom as
the rose, and Florida become one
great garden, challenging the world
tor competition. Here her secret of
wealth lies. Col. Mcdonald closed
his remarks by saying that he would
make room tor Mr.. Pike; but that
gentleman said he had been talking
tor the last two hours, and could not
think OF speechmaking when he was
so much tatigued. They then called
on some one else, but as no one
came forward the tiddlers concluded
they had better occupy the time, so
we had some more music i'll the same
low sweet tones.
The dinner we consider as tail>
ure-not from any fault OF the peo-
pie or the provisions, but because
there was no system. Without sys-
TEN there can be no order, and with
out order confusion reigns. The ;a>
bic committee did their part well, but
their was no "master of ceremonies"
no rules or regulations two hun.
dred people need something of the
kind to make things move rightly
and to insure the comfort and pleas.
ure of all. The baskets and boxes
were filled with everything nice,
nice, pies, frosted cake, cookies,
lightbread. preserves, butter, cream,
meat, etc. The tables we've spread
and loaded with provision; the fish
and meat were generously dlstrib-
uted on them, and when all was
ready Mr.. Rike's voice was heard
asking the ladies to walk. up and
help themselves Soon the tables
were crowded-men, women, boys
and girls; those who had knives
used them, those who did not ate in
the primitive style We don't know
how thick the crowd was behind, but
they helped themselves over our
shoulders, not only to the food until
everything was empty, but to the
dishes also, taking our forks, cups,
etc, for their own use. Those who
had brought nice things, expecting
to enjoy them with their friends, were
to say the least disappointed. But
don't be discouraged, friends, this
was only an experimental affair; try
again. you will succeed next time.
Have committee OF ladies, and we
will predict tor you number one at
fair. About the first of September
would be good time for one, as
sweet potatoes will he plenty then.
We would suggesta dinner of Rhode
Island fish chowGer, which we think
would be appreciated by the people
OF Florida. Rhode Island is tanned
tar and near tor her fish and clam
chowder, and we think just as good
one can be made in Florida.
While we were drinking iced lemon.
ade We heard little conversation
that might be interesting: swell,
JAMIE" he said, sis there anything,
more you're a'wantin'? If there is
don't be afraid to say so, for my
money ha'inL near gone yet" Use
a'thinkin'," said she, you've spent
powerful heap already, but they say
that lemonade is mighty good
"All right said he, bring US on a
couple OF glasses mighty soon.'' "l'll
drink your health, JAMIE" "Now
don't, tor have none TO spare," was
the answer; "drinN and come on, like
sensible man as ye are " and that
was the last we heard Of them. We
dare say many another lass was
seeking TO find favor i'll the eyes OF
some fellow" who had money to
spend, Tor this is the "0pe7o sesame"
to many a rustic heart. We heard
OF no accident or any loss except
that OF Mr.. Jameson's umbrella,
which was mislaid somewhere. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving it at the Altoona store. To
the fish Try we will now say AU
re0Oir, and hope to meet with you
l. L..I Il 4