SOME USES OF CLAMS. 



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Rhode Island, is quite closely copied from the feast of 

 the Indians. These natives were accustomed, on such 

 occasions, to invite to the assembly kings, chiefs, and 

 other dignitaries. In this respect, as well as in the 

 manner of roasting the bivalves, the custom of to-day 

 follows that of the savages. The clam bake brings 



Indian Clam Bake. 



together a large party of people, and quite often is 

 held in honor of distinguished persons, much like the 

 barbecue of the South, at which great people and small 

 people come together to feast ' upon ox, sheep, and 

 shote, roasted whole. 



And this is the way the clam bake proceeds. A 



