The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

CT way" Judging from the speed with which all hands fell into line no "con- scious pintedly 'jected."
 Our horseb back party followed tfre noisy pickers as they started in the direction of Pleaz Washingt tons humble but none the less hospitable, cabin.
 Out in the yard was a great blazing fire: resting on the glowing coals were large covered pots. kettles, pans and coffee tins. From the lids escaped a conglomeratiop of not unsavory odors to mingle with the curling smoke. Aunt Dinah." the interesting hos tess. anticipated our coming. No sooner did she catch a glimpse of us at the gate than we heard her exclaim: Bless yo hearts. chillun, git right down and com right dis way, here s ceats waitin' fur all uv you. Tse ready to holp yo dis minnit. Never is I gwine furgit my white folks chillun. Move outen de way, yo' trifn. niggers, let des chillun have plenty room.'
 Immediately we were seated in home made hickory chairs. the bottoms made of raw hide. over the plain boards, resting upon two upturned barrels, was, spread a white breakfast cloth with faded pink border no doubt a relic of other days. Perhaps, 1t graced once
 
 Mistus." Before us were placed heavy ironware plates, spotlessly clean. Aunt Dinah' hustled about and with much pride insisted we partake som dat barbecued 'possum and sweet 'taters, fat ris biscuits, baked coon, coffee and peach pie and 'lasses." How good it all tasted.
 Aunt Dinah" was a natural born cook-a cook the life of which helped to make the South famed as land of plenty in years past-in the days that every dish (and many of them) was de- licously prepared for the well-appoint- ed table of prosperous planters. Her bent for cookery was discovered in her early youth by ga diligent mistress. Particular pains were taken to see that the talent was properly developed. Partaking of a special dainty she had prepared for us. I said: Aunt Dinah, do tell me your recipe for this" Law honey-' she replied, how I goin' giv' you 'ceipt when I ain't got none. I 1is learned de measurements from watchin' ol mis-. jis takes a little of dis, and q little of dat, a pinch uv salt, pinch uv pepper, CT lump uv but ter an som right rich cream, and dar 'tis"
 Hearty Trenchermen.
 When we were dispensed with the patient darkies, who had further enter taned us. while we were partaking of de feast by singing more plantation ballads and hymns, were served. With deepest interest l noticed the uncover Ing of the various pots and kettles. wishing to know what other goodies" they contained. The plates were hand ed Aunt Dinah," she piled them up with dumplings, flap jacks. greens and Tat meat, hoe cake. mashed turnips. stewed coon. barbecued 'possum and sweet 'taters." over which she pour- ed pot liquor,s or mustard soup, accord ing to the individual taste The sal magundi arrangement of the plates in no wise affected the appetites of the hungry eaters. They were satisfied with the toothsome things prepared to tickle their paaltes.
 One of our party begged Aunt Di- nah" for tiny bit" of "dumplings and greens" She exclaimed. Go long, chile, ain't gwine to giv' vo' kno' sich thing. Don yo' kno you white chlllun cant be eaten dis tim o' night what de niggers kin? Elf I giv's yo dem greens, yo' be sendin' fur de doctor com flo breakfas' an Iieve you uv de colery-omrbus. To ain't got no tim now to be stoppin' to eat agin, fur dey ready now to go to N'poleons cab in fur de dance, an Aunt Dinah ain't gwine talk de 'sponsibility nv givln' yo' dumpiins an greenS.~
 Following her imperious dismissal, no