The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-15
Spicy Breezes from St. Teresa.

To the Editor o. the FLoR1D1AN:
During the last week we we're en-
livened by another masquerade party, in
which all the young folks on the island
partic.p ated. Some Of the "gills" were
rather awkward in their skirts and bon
nets, but acquitted themselves admira-
bly,. Mr.. G. P. covered himself with
glory in his PRESERVATION of Mrs. B., so
exceedingly affectionate was he in his
demonstrations towards handsome doc
tor, at that time a resident at the hotel
Mr. B. G. as "Sally Slocum," the Frank
lin county belle, was as modest and diff
dent as that lady would naturally be on
finding herself in such a motley assem-
blage; while bright little lady forever
won the hearts of all as ''Wakulla Bill, !"
the genial Mrs B-w being fully con-
vinced that she had "made a mash" on
the handsome boy. While the gay party
loitered all along the way at each house
on their route from Mrs. CANDLES, they
we're finally and pleasantly received at
the hotel, being invited to dance (Which
invitation they were not slow to accept)
at this hospitable house.
Last evening sitting in front OF Mrs.
CANDLES, enjoying the lovely moonlight
as it shone far over the dancing waves,
soft strains of music reached the listen
ing ea', produced by lady and two gen
tlemen, all noted for rare vocal powers,
and now sojourning at The SINE pleasant
hotel of Captain Slusser.
Many pleasant whist parties have taken
place during the past week at private
houses. Two ladies, heretofore inyinci-
BILE in The game, surrendered uncondi-
tionally, but bore it as gracefully and
we'll as they are i'll the habit of bearing
the events of life, good or bad A game
has just been concluded next door to
Mrs. IS and as two Of the participants
pass Zone of whom is noted for his jolly
laugh we naturally ask: "Who won the
game? His reply is (dolefully) :" Find
out from the Others" He hadn't the
heart TO tell.
One lady owns comfortable and
|roomy row-boat in which she delights to
take out her friends sometimes rowing,
and at other times looking for scallops or
founders along the beach. All here can
testify 10 the pleasure of ride in the
Helen" managed by the vigorous
strokes of Eli.
There are many children here, all
happy and enjoying themselves in this
paradise for little folks. One small
maiden is an embodied and perpetual
sunshine, so universally lovely and sweet
is her disposition, even the SEA breeze de.
lighting to kiss the brown curls as they
are blown around her gentle brow. Last
Tuesday our party of young folks was
broken into by the departure of two
lively young gentlemen and one of our
most attractive girls, and to, day anoth' r
pleasant family is called home by the ill
ness of the husband and father. They
will be much missed.
A shrimping excursion yesterday re-
turned without the main object Of the
journey, but succeeded in getting guam
tity of crabs, which all thought to be an
excellent substitute. They also made
acquaintance with the eli ctric fish, which
is capable of giving a queer shock, some
times very violent. They somewhat re :
semble the founder and are marked with
dark brown spots.
Many sailing and rowing parties con-
tinue their trips in and around the bay,
sometimes taking moonlight rides in the
direction of Alligator Point, in order to
reach the Echo" where songs and calls
are repeated again and again, as the
sounds reverberate from the sides of the
bluff over the water. Truly every day