The National tribune., 1892-03-17

called copper The willy pickaninnies devise every
means tUtempt pennies FROM tbe pockets of guests,
and know just when and wtattp 10. On steamer
day.. after supper. whers the ladies are costly
seated and the gentleman lin the smokers corner
are amable. they will one by one appear. They
are not allowed 10 the driveway unless at the
bidding OF some guest. but must be content TO stand
on the farside aud look. Oh the slightest provoca
hon their antics begin. They sing in pleasing
wb;le H. oanee win great agility ana never ,pe
into their midst. Their quick ears detect it and
they throw themselves on the brick pavement in
wrestling squirming pile of black legs like great
mass of angleworms. This is called "scrambiing.
All seem TO know the instant the penny is secured
ana Jump up and start singing right where they
from the unsuccessful. There is no kicking or de.
mands for recount. Possession Is the point OF
law; One tiny little one, toosmall to scramble
Iacharias by name, will. while looking sober as
Judge. produce a perfect imitation of whole
souied hearty. spontaneous laugh. 1t Is hard TO
believe that such full, deep laugh could come
from such tiny body 1t is lucrative, however.
another source of revenue TO Z,carias is, that on
ms mite OF hand is an extra little finger, which
ne displays with great pride and informs you lie
once had its counterpart on the other hand but 1t
was cut off The great majority of natives go bare
iooted the year around and their feet spread out
like platters. Full-grown girls and women have
seen dressed in white muslin, with their feet and
ankle bare and black. promanading down town
as happy as queens. 1t is amusing to hear these
coq"euishiy address man or woman Twice their
age as dear chile"
Feb IL was a gala day, the occasion being the
OPENING OF COLONIAL PARLIAMENT.
Being favored with invitations we witnessed the
imposing ceremony which took place In the Council
Chamber. On arriving we saw the Guard OF
Honor from tine Bahamas Constabulary' drawn
up in front of the public buildings in readiness to
receive, receive His Excelleney the Governor. This has
heretofore been the duty of Imperial troops but
they having been Withdrawn from Nassau the
honor fell upon the Constabuary, who are stall
wart, well-formed negroes, seemingly of uniform
hight and color. The police force, also black was
stationed around the square and in the corridors
OF the building Our cards were honored; and we
were admitted to the Council Chamber. This Is an
obong room with platform at one end. Directly
in front of this, and running lengthwse was long,
massive table, supplied at either side with four
that constitute the Legislative Council appointed
by the Queen. The remainder of the room was
filled with long seats, and would accommodate
probably $50 visitors. On the wall at the right
hung n life-sze portrait Of Victoria In her earlier
life. at the left portrait Of George the Fourth both
frames surmounted by q crown. The first flutter
was caused by the entrance of the Chief Justice In
full dress, knee-breeches long stockings, and silver
shoe buckles, while on his head was white queue.
which some of the ladies declared was made of
brain coral He sat on the front seat, reserved. A
moment later another futter, and Lady Shea at
tended by her niece, pretty blonde, and the
Assistant Private Secretary came In. After extend
ing her hand to the Chief Justice they sat down. also
On reserved seats. Afterward came the eight mem
bers oftl,e Council solemny led by their President
ard took the eight high backed chairs. can
non doomed, the band played and all rose to their
feet as His Excelency entered and assembled the
das. He directed the Private Secretary to sum-
mon the House of Assembly. The Secretary re- |
tired with humble Difference and quickly returned |
followed by that august body, al in number. He
the presence Of the members and in-
troduced the Speaker in due form. They were
fine looking BODY of men, some white and others |
pure African. Tho Governor seemed little |
but rallied and delivered five minute
speech that was well written and creditably read.
He addressed the Council and Assembly jointly, |
FIRST dwelling at length on the death Of the Duke
Of Clarence and Avondale, then cable COM
I'm wit ho sii haf
Florida aud here. He also mentioned fiber cult |
vation as growing industry, and that the Bank OF
Nassau. though outside the purvew Of the Gov |
eminent was of commanding importance. These
were all the points which, being turned over for |
heir deberaton, the House of Assembly was dis |
missed from his presence, and His Excellency with
drew and driven back to the Government |
House 10 the sound Of music and the booming of
cannon. EMMA STARK HAMPTON.