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noises and stifling smoke, he hears the songs of birds and smells 

 the perfume of flowers. No man his superior, the equal of kings. 

 Enjoying all these advantages, he yet by frugality and industry 

 can earn more than a living and be able to lay by something for a 

 stormy day. He is his own master. During the summer he goes 

 forth in the night and cool breezes blow upon his brow. During 

 the winter he goes forth by day and the warm sun cheers him. 

 If fishing by night, ever the stars shining brightly above give him 

 hope; if fishing by day, the wavelets as they break against his 

 boat murmur encouragement. 



To those of you who are scientific, no field is so pregnant with 

 discussion as Florida waters. To those of you who represent 

 states that furnish for their own consumption less than their 

 demands, I suggest to you that you refer your dealers to Florida 

 markets for their supplies. To all of you, and to all those you 

 represent, who delight in the sport of fishing, we invite you to any 

 of our waters. 



