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IN THIS CORNER

More than a century ago—in the simple days of 1819—

a typical Spanish chophouse rose above the walls at

the entrance of the Monserrate gate. - it was a

pleasant grilled structure, a rendevous for beaux, musicians,

army officers, attorneys, actors, gentlemen of culture and

honor, desirous to partake of the dellclous and tasty "mixed

gin" or cherry Brandy. Ladies In their carriages under bright

silken paraseis sipped dellclous brandies while being courted

by theIr gallant knights.

This Ideal venerated place was called the "Sllver PIne".

This was over a century ago.

Now—wlth the passing of years—the "Sllver PIne" facing

Albear Square, overlooking the oíd colonial streets flled wlth

traditlons of Its romantic past, has been renamed "La

Florida".

"The Sllver PIne" and "La Florida" café stlll stand, the

former In our remembrance, the latter In the reailty of Ilfe's

dally toll, serving the publlc, business men, pollticlans,

professionals, writers and the most beautlful of elegant

women, wlth exquisito whipped fruit ¡ulces and most dellcate

wines and cocktalls.

"The Sllver PIne" chophouse was transformed during the

days of the American occupatlon Into headquarters for t¿e

good Yankee tipplers. The bartenders gradually modernizad

the simple drinks of our ancestors and the valuable efforts

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