The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-09-10

IA. TERRsA Fla, Sept. i l6o1. q
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Wa would hin let orr friends know
Though your columns what Is happening
on this pleasant isle, where the young
seek pleasure and the old repose.
The rainy weather has At last disap-
peared, leaving things frssher and greener.
While it lasted the young man from the
East suffered intensely from that dread
fui malady inconsistencies. However, .
s'houseful Of fun" cheered his lonely
spirits and prolonged his stay.
Mr.. - is the most popular young
man on the island (being the only one),
and naturally feels Aattered BY the
numerous attentions bestowed upon him.
He Is nntiring in his attentions to the
fair sex and 10 always planning some de-
lightful excursion for their pleasure.
Since Tuesday he has worn long face
and is heard humming "Wait till the
clouds roll by"
MIR. L. P. won the hearts of both old
and young during his brief visit here. He
was the life Of the house and we miss his
brig ht face and CHEEKY ways.
The latest fad is driving to Corn Land
ing in a wagon and pair. It was intro
duced by popular young man who
wished to show the surrounding country
to certain young lady. They were ac-
companied by another couple and q
chaperone. They certainly had chance
for surveying the country, for after jolt
ing over hill and dale they were stuck in
swamp, and five dilapidated looking in.
dividuals were seen vending their way
homeward on foot from Grassy Point. II
is the general opinion that one young
man Of the party should turn back to
Swinton's First Geography and learn the
difference between CULTS, rivers and lakes
However, with all the ups and downs,
tn y say they had a jolly good time.
Several evenings ago a merry party
started out in the Maud n. to meet the
steamer. Excitement caused by the near
approach Of the Walkatomica overcame
their good sense and as the steamer pass
ed it found them high and dry ON the
sandbar. A number of gallant young
men, led by Mr.. Mem. and DR.. g., seeing
the distress signal went out in row boats
and landed the tired party about 8 pm.
To these thoughtful young men we ex-
tend our vote of thanks for their timely
assistance.
On Monday, Mr.. Blackwell, who never
tires of giving his guests pleasure, in
vited everyone to go to Dog Island on his
steamer. Some of the party carried
their bathing suits expecting to take a
plunge in the surf They wandered up
the beach for a mile or more in vain
searching the surf, and were finally
obliged to content themselves with a still
| water bath
AS the boat p,oughed it's way home
ward it left behind flaming path, and
fish darting through the water reminded
one of beautiful comets flashing through
the heavens.
Quite an excitement occurred yester-
day by the sudden appearance Of seven.
foot alligator. When first seen it was
making it's way to some bathers who had
ventured outside the bath house. II
was fired at, but the shot being too small
it was missed, and is still waiting favor
able occasion to present itself again.
During the past week, a large number
having departed, leaves a gap in our
midst which will be hard to fill. Among
those especially missed will be Mr.. w.
and his three charming little sons. Mr..
w. has been most kind in giving all de-
lightful sails under the management of
his expert sailor, James.
We feel assured that they win miss the
balmy breezes and the many other al
fractions which this dear old place
affords Yum YUM.