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are required to contribute equally. The only meat pro- 

 vided is sirloin beef steaks, and an occasional barbacue 

 for a large company, or when little dependence can be 

 placed on success in fishing regulated and affected as it is 

 by changes of the ever varying wind, tide, weather and 

 season. 



Rock and shad are always acceptable, and are either 

 boiled or toasted on thick oak planks, provided for the 

 purpose. 



It is made the especial duty of the Caterer to repair to 

 his post before ten A. M. and he is there assisted by mem- 

 bers in the discharge of the multifarious duties of the 

 day. 



An exquisite refreshing luncheon is provided by the hour 

 of twelve, when the weary fishermen return in their boats 

 from their respective excursions, and exhibit their various 

 successj viz. a plain hot beef steak without any addenda 

 but seasoning of cayenne and salt at the table. 



No one, not even the Governor himself, arriving after 

 one o'clock, can partake of this simple and excellent 

 meal. 



It is known that sero venientibus ossa, of course the 

 wholesome regulation conduces to early arrivals, and the 

 liberal extension of the privilege of participating in the 

 busy scene preparatory to the dinner. An interval of 

 two or three hours is pretty industriously employed, un- 

 der the supreme direction of the Caterer, as chief master 

 of ceremonies pro tem. 



