Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30

The cash customers wander over
the field, getting into the way gen
orally, and stepping all over grass
marked with Keep Off" signs. No
one seems to mind.
Upon their return to the bus, the
guide informs them that they nave
another long ride ahead u them De-
fore the next point is Faacced, ana
offers to answer any questions thes
desire to ask.
Where is this Palm Grove I've
heard abous?" asks one tourist.
IT'S c miles southeast " Browns
vile"
What is it?'
Palm Grove Interesting
The Palm Grove Is q Jungle &C
wild as any in darkest Africa, al
though comparatively small in area.
II is said TO be the largest natural
palm grove in North America. It is
known as Rabb's Palm Grove. ana
visitors are charged a mammal tee
Of IS cents per al to inspect il. It's
certainly worth the two-bits, If you
ask me.
'The palms are Of all ages. young
ones and others so old II they could
talk they could tell you all about
the first conversation between Auari
and Eve. The underbrush Is THO
and when you get into the midSle d.
the grove you get a funny feelin1
down the center Of your back. you
seem so utterly cut off from CIVIL
iZation."
What Is Boca Chica?"
"Boca Chica. which translated into
English means Little Mouth, IS
where the bay empties into the Gulf
OF Mexico. and IL is n swell bath
ing beach. Bath houses are there.
the road is good all OF the way. and
the wild waves beg TO be bathed IN.
II Is Is miles from Brownsville.
Fishing is also good there. and or
the island which Is connected with
the beach by a toll bridge"
rs the water cold at this time
Of the year?"
'No. the water Is verv pleasant
right now. Many peoDle go down
there TO battle and swim"
"Ard Point Isabel7 What IS that?"
"Point Isabel is about 25 miles
from brownsville. too. 1t IS one OF
the Oldest towns In South Texas'
and IS located in Laguna Madre op-
nosite Brazos Santiago Pass. waich
viii \ be n OF the most thriving
norts IN the state. Modern develop
roent has made Il a thriving ftt'e
tov-n. but FOR wears 1t has been
snooz'ng along. peaceful end con-
tented with the small hsh'ng m
5,et-ies and the ea~v 1ffe The town
e rich IN historical inte-est."
'Is tarpon fish'ng FOOD there9"
Plenty OF Fish
aIs It? I'll tell the world It Is The
silver king abounds in the waters o.
the pass. and a fisherman with q
small boat. a rod and reel, VIII nave
more fun there than he can any
where else. The Herald carried a
story on tarpon fishing last week.
aAnd how about the small fish,
"Plenty OF fish there Of all kinds.
The trout are excellent. both as q
snort while fishing and as a food
while eating"
II suppose other types Of sea food
are obtainahle9"
Fish. oysters. and shrimp are al
ways to be bought in Point Isabel
An ideal way 10 spend a Sunday Is
10 drive to the Point. go to the island
for a good swim. and come back and
eat n seafood supper. and then sail
around the bay in a sailboat under
a full moon. You can't laugh that
off"
The boy with the bubble gum pops
10 again. but the assistant catches
him this time. IN his relief. how
ever. to find that he need not change
a tire. he merely smiles. The boy
DonS his gum defiantlv.
The bus mas arrived at tire
Brownsville country club, afte-
travelling three miles over q smooth
cement highway.
This is the country club. witr
ar lS-hole golf course that Is al
wavs open ~ ri5'to-s a. a small
green fee Of 81 per day. The green's