Wauchula, March 1 - The Lotus club was delightfully entertained Friday afternoon at the handsome home of Mrs. W. W. Carter on West Main Street. The attractive rooms were beautifully decorated with a profusion of nasturtiums, there eing quantities of those colorful blossoms in pretty baskets and vases placed in every available place. The score cards were of original design. Rook furnished the feature of entertainment, high score for the club members being made by Mesdames J. N. Causey, J. C. McEwen, L. W. Bostick and E. R. Harman, while Mrs. A. A. Poucher made high score of the guests. At the conclusion of the games, the hostess assisted by Mesdames C. J. Groover and W. W. Whitehurst served a delicious salad course with hot chocolate.

The following invited guests were present to enjoy this delightful occasion with the Lotus club members: Mesdames L. M. Carlton, C. R. Bostick, J. L. Neill, E. G. Lewis, F. L. Porter, G. F. McCain, W. W. Whitehurst, Hoyt Carlton, A. A. Poucher, L. R. Fanning and F. A. Gear.

The Rounders club enjoyed a most unique and beautiful party Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McInnis, with Mrs. McInnis and Miss Jessie Hadsell, hostesses. The feature of the evening being mah jongg, the decorations were essentially Chinese, especially in the dining room where the mah jongg table was placed. The attractive room was converted into a veritable Chinese 'den' with quantities of bamboo and numerous Chinese lanterns strung over electric lights and with tall floor baskets of huge chrysanthemums marking the entrance. The Chinese motif was further emphasized with a pretty little Chinese scene which was laid on the dining table and which showed a temple set on a hill with a lake in the foreground and many idols set out to which incense was continuously burning, sending up a sweet fragrance which filled the rooms. In the living rooms handsome baskets of gorgeous nasturtiums and potted plants in brass jardinieres furnished the decorative note.

The guests were met at the door and conducted to the punch table where delicious ginger punch and ginger wafers were served by a pretty little Chinese attendant in the person of Miss Frances Causey. Six Hundred was played at two tables and mah jongg at one, two Chinese attendants instructing in the mysteries of the game. Mrs. D. H. Folsom made high score. Chinese figures decorated the score cards. At the close of the games the Rounders adopted mah jongg as their club game.

Refreshments of chop suey, tomato aspic, mah jongg sandwiches, pickles, hot tea and mah jongg cakes were served by the hostesses, assisted by the two Chinese attendants. Dishes of crystalized ginger were placed on each table to be enjoyed throughout the games. Sunday night the Baptist congregation witnessed an interesting and impressive ceremony when Love Spirit of B. Y. P. U. in the person of Miss Gladys McDonald was united in allegorical marriage to Energy B. Y. P. U. personified by Dan Swan, Bob Rogers reading the ceremony. Appropriate wedding music preceded the ceremony and the bride had a maid of honor, three bridesmaids and two little flower girls and was given in marriage by her father, Rev. R. J. Mincey, while the groom was attended by a best man and there were three groomsmen. The costumes were beautiful and the ceremony carried an impressive lesson to those witnessing it.

There was a full attendance at the Christian Church Sunday night to hear the sermon by the Rev. I. L. Jenkins on "The Most Popular Thing in Wauchula." The talk was very interesting and was delivered in a masterly manner giving evidence of much thought and study and the close attention of the congregation gave evidence that it was thoroughly enjoyed. Special music was rendered by a male quartet composed of Messrs. L. J. Carlton, G. S. Carlton, R. L. Carlton and Otis Bethea.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Seele of Sandusky, O., who have been visiting here for the past two weeks, left Monday morning for a few days visit to Fort Myers and St. Petersburg, after which they will probably return to Wauchula.

W. R. Minor of Bowling Green was transacting business in Wauchula Monday.

The spring term of circuit court will convene next week.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Talley of Lakeland visited in Wauchula Thursday. Mr. Talley has been engaged as the architect for the civic league club house which is expected to be soon begun.

Messrs. Harvey Martin and Jack Reflogal, prominent business men of Lakeland, were here Wednesday and Thursday transacting business.

R. W. Burch, prominent orange buyer of Plant City, was transacting business in Wauchula Wednesday.

B. F. Wilson left Tuesday night for Moore Haven, having received a message informing him of the death of his daughter Tuesday afternoon.

W. L. Draughon returned Sunday from Fort Myers where he had been called by the serious illness of his brother A. H. Draughon, jr. Bert has many friends in Wauchula who will be glad to learn that he is getting along nicely after having undergone quite a serious operation.

C. H. Taylor, of the firm of Burch & Taylor of Plant City, was greeting his Wauchula friends Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eriar are the proud parents of a twelve and one half pound baby girl born Sunday. Juanita is her name and is the only granddaughter out of several grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. W. Bateman.

Miss Dorothy Freeman, niece of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Evans, and Mrs. George Davis of Chicago, who have been spending the winter in Florida, are visiting here this week. They drove down from Orlando last Sunday, and expect to drive to Fort Myers for a visit later on. .

F. K. Walker returned Sunday night from a three days visit to Punta Gorda and Boca Grande. Mr. Walker drove to Punta Gorda and secured passage from there by boat.

Messrs. L. S. Deal and John Kelly of Kalamazoo, Mich., who are land owners at Limestone and are spending the winter there, were visitors to Wauchula Monday. Mr. Deal is contemplating putting in a quantity of bananas. Mr. Kelly is preparing to put out a forty-acre orange grove.

Marion Carlton of Friendship, one of the older residents, and always a welcome visitor, was greeting his many friends Monday.

C. P. Durrance left Monday morning for Hollywood after a short visit with home folks.

Wauchula, March 8 - The Wednesday Musicale will meet next week on Thursday afternoon instead of Wednesday on account of the closing day of the Chautauqua season being Wednesday. Mrs. E. R. Harman will be hostess and Mrs. John McEwen, leader. The study for the afternoon will be the English composer, Balfe, and the program as follows: Roll Call, Current Events, History of Composer, Mrs. John McEwen, Story of opera, "The Bohemian Girl," Miss Ella Beeson, Vocal Solo, "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls," Mrs. Carl Hanna, Vocal Solo, "The Heart Bowed Down," Miss Clara Sauls, Piano Solo, selected from "The Bohemian Girl," Mrs. H. A. Yetter, Vocal Solo, "Killarney," Mrs. C. S. Carlton, Vocal solo, "Then You'll Remember Me," Mrs. R. M. Stidham, Piano Solo, Potpourri from "The Bohemian Girl," Mrs. E. R. Harman.

Mrs. N. W. Josey was the charming hostess last Friday afternoon to the Round Dozen Bridge Club. Vases filled with beautiful red and pink roses were used in decoration. Four games of bridge were enjoyed, Mrs. J. W. Earnest making high score of the club members, and Mrs. E. G. Lewis of the guests. At the conclusion of the game the hostess, assisted by Mesdames J. C. McEwen, J. E. Garner and E. G. Lewis, served delicious fruit salad, sandwiches, sweet pickled peaches and hot chocolate.

Miss Ella Beeson charmingly entertained the Rounders Club last Thursday night at her attractive home on Seventh avenue. A cheerful fire in the open fireplace lent a cozy atmosphere to the rooms which were further adorned with vases of beautiful red lillies and ferns. In the popular game of Six Hundred which was played at three tables, Mrs. J. H. Causey made high score. Delicious refreshments of congealed fruit salad, sandwiches, pickles and hot chocolate and tea were served at a late hour by the hostesses, assisted by Misses Ella Beeson and Alice Teachy.

Miss Mertle Warren entertained about thirty of her young friends last Friday night at her home on Sixth avenue with a Prom Party. The young folks enjoyed games, promenades and music until a late hour, when delicious refreshments of fruit salad, wafers and hot chocolate were served.

Mr. Graham Smith, or "Scotty," as he is familiarly called, was host Monday night to about thirty-five of Wauchula's younger set at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith. All the guests were dressed as children and the costumes were varied and beautiful, and children's games were indulged in during the early part of the evening, the entertainment taking place on the lawn. Those present to enjoy this occasion were: Misses Gladys McIlwain, Aileen Sinclair, Doris Murdock, Marjie Byram, Nell Brown, Minnie Wright, Lillian Evans, Rena Evans, Aileen Chisholm, Juanita Durrance, Novella Wright, Messrs. Jim Hendry, Clarence Schultheiss, Douglass Shoffner, Eugene McIlwain, W. H. Harlan, jr., Arlis Brown, Seibert Hall and Zibe Williams of Zolfo, Henry Holladay of Sebring, Frank Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. George K. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bostick, Mesdames Hans Walker, L. T. Morton, E. McIlwain, S. W. McIlwain, Lucille Patton and Willie Shoffner.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Warren and little son, George Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pouncey and Mrs. E. E. Stephens spent several days last week visiting Miami, West Palm Beach and other points on the East Coast.

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wunderly and Mr. and Mrs. George Cox were visitors to Wauchula Monday. They are spending the winter in Tampa. Mr. and Mrs. Wunderly were formerly residents of Wauchula and have many friends here who were glad to see them again.

Miss Mabel Edmonds, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. Huddleston, left Tampa yesterday to visit friends.

Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Metheny entertained the following guests at dinner last Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bowman of Bourbon, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Metheny, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metheny, and Mrs. Nora Metheny of Bourbon, Indiana.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hand and daughter, Edna, of Lakeland, were visitors to Wauchula Sunday, being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Metheny.

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pouncey left yesterday morning for their home at Pollard, Ala. after having spent the winter here.

Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Waters are the proud parents of a baby daughter, born Feb. 29.

Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Ross and two daughters, Misses Dorothy and Leonore, of St. Petersburg, were Wauchula visitors Wednesday. These good people are former residents of Wauchula and have many friends who were extending them the glad hand on their visit this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barron and children returned Monday from Ft. Myers where they had been visiting over Sunday.

The Tuesday Bridge Club enjoyed the cordial hospitality of Mrs. R. O. Evans Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. Grady Burton won first prize for making high score, a set of tally cards and table pads, while Mrs. C. P. Durrance was presented with a dainty handpainted orange strainer for making second high. Delicious refreshments of fruit salad, hot rolls and hot chocolate were served and a delightful social hour enjoyed. The next meeting of the Tuesday Bridge Club will be at the home of Mrs. H. A. Yetter and Mrs. I. P. Barlow, hostess. .

The Sesame Circle met with Mrs. C. H. Stark at her pretty home on South Dixie Highway Monday afternoon. After the devotional opening of the meeting, discussions were in order for an Easter bazaar of aprons, hand-made handkerchiefs and fancy work. The next meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church at which time Mrs. Morton, who has been in India for three years, will give a talk on religious conditions in India. The missionary societies of our sister churches are most cordially invited to attend this meeting Monday, March 17.

Miss Evelyn Terry, Miss Leah Ratliff and Mr. Haymes Ratliff motored to Lakeland Monday where Miss Terry was called by the death of a relative and where Miss Leah entered the Southern College. .

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gwinn of Oxford, Ala. are the proud parents of a little daughter, born Monday, March 3. Col. and Mrs. Lee M. Hammell, the maternal grandparents, are counting the days until they can make the acquaintance of the youngster. Mrs. Gwinn was formerly Miss Huldah Hammell.

Mr. and Mrs. William Worth of Plant City arrived Sunday night for a few days visit to their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bachelor.

Mr. and Mrs. U. A. Baubitts left the latter part of last week for their home in Ohio after a month's visit.

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lusader left Tuesday for Orlando where they expect to spend the balance of the week with Mrs. Lusader's brother, Mr. C. W. Truax.

Wauchula, March 22 - The pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whitehurst was the scene of a lovely party last Friday afternoon when Mrs. Ceylon R. Bostick entertained the Round Dozen Bridge Club and a number of invited guests at a St. Patrick's day party. Quantities of lovely roses and gorgeous nasturtiums were used in decoration. The hostess welcomed her guests at the door and conducted them to the artistically decorated punch table where Mrs. Whitehurst served delicious fruit punch. Bridge was played at five tables, Mrs. C. J. Groover making high score of the members and Mrs. H. A. Yetter of the guests. After the games the hostess, assisted by Mesdames Whitehurst, T. Hoyt Carlton, E. S. Clavel and Miss Ora Carlton served a delicious salad course with all the accessories. The favors were Creole pralines wrapped in green and white tissue paper, carrying out the St. Patrick idea. The charming hospitality of Mrs. Bostick was enjoyed by thefollowing invited guests as well as the members of the club: Mesdames H. E. Cline, H. A. Yetter, P. A. Wilcox, G. F. McCain, L. M. Carlton, W. W. Whitehurst, E. S. Clavel, C. P. Durrance, L. Grady Burton and Misses Louise Cooper and Ora Carlton.

The Wednesday Musicale will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John McEwen. The study for the afternoon will be miscellaneous English composers and the following is the program for the afternoon: Roll Call, names of English composers; vocal solo, "Roses in June," "German, Mrs. W. C. Buchanan; piano solo, "Tis All That I Can Say," Hope Temple, Mrs. C. S. Carlton; vocal duet, "Oh That We Two Were Maying," Smith, Mesdames Yetter and Buchanan; vocal solo, "Mona," Adams, Mrs. H. A. Yetter; piano solo, "Love Is Greeting," Elgar, Miss Minnie Wright; vocal solo, "Toyland," Victor Herbert, Miss Jessie Hadsell; vocal solo, "My Love and Arbutus," Stanford, Mrs. R. M. Stidham; piano solo, "Gaiety de Couer," Smith, Miss Ruth Southerland. A full attendance of members is urged.

Mrs. E. Stephens and daughter, Miss Emmaline, returned Saturday from several weeks visit to Miami.

Mrs. L. Frank left last Thursday for her home at Newwark, N. J. after a visit to Wauchula. Mrs. Frank has grove property here which she purchased from the Wauchula Development Company.

Mr. and Mrs. James Messerly of Warren, Pa. and Mrs. J. B. White of Kansas City, Mo. left Monday for their homes after a few days' visit to their cousin, Mrs. A. G. Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wilson left Monday by auto for their old home at Morristown, Georgia. Mr. Wilson has been the chef at the Simmons Hotel for some time past.

Mr. and Mrs. John McEwen and family returned Sunday from a short visit to Mrs. McEwen's parents at Safety Harbor. Mrs. McEwen's father has been quite ill but is reported to being much improved at this time.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Draughon left Sunday for their home at Fort Myers after a few days' visit to their son and daughter, Mr. W. L. Draughon and Mrs. Carl Barron. Mr. and Mrs. Draughon have many friends in Wauchula who are always happy to see them.

Mrs. H. E. Cline and little daughter are visiting in Haines City as the guests of Mrs. Cline's parents. They spent the weekend in Lake Wales where Mrs. Cline was the guest at a delightful party given at Lakeview Inn, Mrs. J. A. Caldwell being one of the hostesses.

Mrs. D. S. Shaver returned to her home at Kissimmee Saturday after spending the week with Wauchula friends.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Carlton and children returned Sunday from a trip to Myakka City where they had been called by the death of Mrs. Carlton's uncle, Mr. W. F. Hancock.

Mrs. J. E. Garner returned Sunday from Lake Wales where she had been visiting her friend, Mrs. J. A. Caldwell. While in Lake Wales Mrs. Garner was a guest at a beautiful party at which Mrs. Caldwell was one of the hostesses and which was given at Lakeview Inn.

Mrs. E. R. Sealey, recently of Bradentown, arrived last Thursday for a month's visit to her mother, Mrs. W. W. Smith. Mr. Sealey accompanied her as far as Wauchula, going on to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he has a position with a lumber concern.

Wauchula, April 22 - The Hotel Simmons and adjoining buildings on one of the main business blocks in Wauchula were saved from what would have probably been a disastrous fire Monday afternoon by the aid of the city's new fire engine and the strenuous efforts of the crew and citizen volunteers. An old wooden building, in which the fire started and which was used as an annex and store room for the hotel, was burned almost completely, the interior being gutted and the roof and much of the outer walls being destroyed. The woodwork of the main building on the burning side was also damaged to some extent.

The fire is supposed to have been started by a burning cigarette. The flames had gained good headway before discovered.

The new engine enabled the crew to keep several high pressure streams playing on the flames and prevented its spreading.

Frank H. Simmons, owner of the Hotel Simmons, is the heaviest loser. He estimates his damage between $4,000 and $5,000, which was partly covered by insurance.

The buildings, which are owned by the Bank of Wauchula Building association, are also insured.

Wauchula, May 3 - Mrs. L. R. Fanning was hostess to one of the prettiest parties of the season last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. F. Chisholm on Palmetto Street when she entertained a number of her friends at bridge. Bright spring flowers were used in decoration in the reception room and parlor where the bridge tables were laid. Punch was served from a pretty table by Mrs. L. W. Bostick. At the conclusion of the games the charming little hostess, assisted by Mesdames J. F. Chisholm, W. W. Carter and L. W. Bostick, served delicious sherbet and cake.

The Rounders Club enjoyed a party at the home of Mrs. Geo. M. Goolsby last Friday night. The decorations were unusual, featuring a color scheme of red and white with handsome vases of scarlet bougainvillea in the front parlors and beautiful red and white lilies in the dining room. The punch table was pretty in its decorations of fern and red verbena and this beverage was served throughout the evening. Miss Ella Beeson made high score in the interesting game of Mah Jongg, which is the club game. The delicious refreshments, consisted of ice cream topped with red cherries and angel food cake.

Saturday afternoon Master Philip Glorious, Jr. was host to a number of his little friends, it being the occasion of his tenth birthday celebration. The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Outdoor games were featured; the little folks enjoying themselves till a late hour when they were ushered into the dining room where they were served delicious refreshments of lemonade, jello, cakes, fruit and home made candies, after which the guests left wishing Master Philip many happy returns. The young honoree was recipient of many pretty gifts.

Miss Effie Hatten, of Kenova, W. Va., has been the guest of Mrs. Glorious for the past several weeks, and Mrs. Bryant Hampton assisted in entertaining the little folk. The following were present on this pleasant occasion: T. R. Robert and Ruby Mack, Charley Davis, Ingram and Viola Barlow, W. C. Buchanan, Henry and Cornelia Forrest, Carlos McLeod, Margaret, Clara and Clay Kurtnacker, Virginia and James Blocker, J. N. and Reason Hampton, William Revells, Talmadke Sykes, Hoyt Sykes, Eleanor and Philip Glorious.

Mrs. A. S. Clavel was the honoree at a birthday celebration last Sunday night given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Clavel in honor of the elder Mrs. Clavel's sixty-third birthday. The feature of the evening was the cutting of a beautiful birthday cake with sixty-three candles. Only the immediate members of the family Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Clavel, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Clavel and Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Stewart, and two invited guests, Miss Belle Ireland and Mrs. J. Miles Sterling, were present at this pleasant affair. Mrs. Clavel has many friends in Wauchula who join in wishing her many happy returns.

The Friday Bridge Club was beautifully entertained last Friday afternoon at the lovely home of Mrs. W. W. Carter on Main Street, there being several guests present besides the club members. Delicious fruit punch was served to the guests as they arrived by Mrs. J. F. Chisholm from a daintily decorated punch table. At the conclusion of the interesting games of bridge, Mrs. H. H. Petteway was found to have made high score of the members and Mrs. E. L. Dunn of the guests. Delicious refreshments of chicken salad, sandwiches, saltines and iced tea were served by the hostess, assisted by Mesdames M. C. Kayton, H. E. Cline, W. W. Whitehurst and J. F. Chisholm. The following invited guests were present: Mesdames: W. W. Whitehurst, C. P. Durrance, E. L. Dunn, H. E. Cline, L. Grady Burton and M. C. Kayton. Miss Effie Hatten, of Kenosha, W. Va., who has been a guest of Mrs. P. I. Glorious for several weeks, left the first of the week for her home, having been called there by the illness of a member of her family.

Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Farabee and baby returned Friday from Floral City, where they have been engaged in school work for the past season, Mr. Farabee having been principal. We are glad to have these good people in our midst again.

Mrs. R. O. Evans returned Sunday morning from Atlanta where she had been visiting relatives and incidentally attending grand opera.

The Civic Club will hold its regular meeting at the Presbyterian Church next Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Crook, Mr. Kenneth Crook and Miss Emily Lauglin left by auto this week for their home at West Haven, Conn., after spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pollard, near Torrey.

William Lynn, local piano tuner and repairer, is spending a few days in Fort Meade this week transacting business in his line.

Miss Opal Cason, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cason, left Tuesday morning for an extended visit to relatives in Lakeland.

Mrs. C. R. Bostick returned home this week from Tampa where she had been for the past several days in the Bayside Hospital, after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Her many friends are pleased to hear that she is improving rapidly.

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Roberts and mother, of Jacksonville, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Crosby. Mr. Roberts was transacting business here relative to closing up the deal transferring the real estate on which is being built the new baseball park to the Wauchula Athletic Association.

Mr. John Padgett, who is attending the Normal school at Bowling Green, was a visitor Wednesday.

A Pageant, "The Living Cross," will be put on by the members of the Epworth League at the Methodist Church Sunday night, May 11th. Everybody is invited to attend. The details will be published in next week's issue of this paper.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Brown, of Charleston, S. C., arrived Wednesday for a few days visit and to transact some business relative to some property here. They will go to Miami from here.

Mrs. J. F. Thorpe left Monday morning for her home at Winsdor, Canada, after a visit during the winter to her nieces, Mrs. E. McIlwain and Mrs. Willie Shoffner.

Mrs. F. A. Wilcox visited friends in Fort Meade Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lindsay left Monday morning for their home at Rockey Mount, N. C., after a three week's visit to Wauchula.

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Dantzler left Monday morning for Charlotte, N. C., where they expect to make their future home.

Senatorial Candidates Address Wauchula Crowd
Wauchula, May 10 (Special)- In the second of a series of the political speakings in Hardee County between the candidates for the state senate from the twenty-seventh senatorial district, Dr. E. J. Etheredge of Sebring, the present senator and candidate for re-election, and Col. S. D. Williams of Wauchula and Col. Wallace Tervin of Bradentown, candidates for the office, spoke before an appreciative audience Thursday night in Wauchula.

The speakers were introduced by W. D. Carlton with a few brief remarks, welcoming the candidates to Wauchula.

Col. S. D. Williams, the first speaker, held the audience at close attention during the time allowed for the address in stating his views on different legislation and his platform. He declared that while serving his county as representative he was one of the ones to help abolish the convict lease system. He stated that he voted for the Miller road bill and helped to abolish the flying squadron, thereby eliminating the expense of state officials holding examinations in public schools. "The biggest question before the people of south Florida is reapportionment,' he declared. "At this time south Florida is not fairly represented at the state legislature. This district has now around 50,000 population with only one representative in the senate." He declared he would use his efforts to secure fair reapportionment.

Mr. Williams followed by stating that he was opposed to the Bryan primary law and in favor of reading the Bible in the public schools. He declared he wishes to see the state highways through Hardee and DeSoto counties completed. He declared himself against the state-wide no fence law but in favor of local opposition on that question.

Senator Etheridge followed Mr. Williams declaring his gratification of the support rendered him by the people of Hardee County in his race for representative...He declared that he would use his untiring efforts to help south Florida secure what is coming to it in this respect [state roads] and fight for what he thinks is right. (Sen. Etheredge was re-elected June 3, 1924.)

Wauchula's Friday Afternoon Bridge Club Entertained
Wauchula, May 17 - Mrs. J. W. Earnest was the charming hostess to the Friday afternoon Bridge Club at her beautiful home on West Main Street. Gorgeous pink roses were artistically used in decoration of the spacious veranda where the bridge game was enjoyed. Mrs. Grady Burton made the highest score of the guests while Mrs. J. F. Chisholm led the members. Delicious rose colored punch was graciously served by Mrs. C. J. Groover. After the game, the hostess, assisted by Mrs. George K. Smith and Mrs. Grady Burton, served tempting refreshment of iced tea, fruit salad, deviled eggs, sandwiches and punch. The invited guests were: Mrs. George K. Smith, Mrs. Grady Burton, Mrs. E. L. Dunn and Mrs. R. M. Hoyt of Jacksonville.

Birthday Dinner for Albert Carlton
Albert Carlton was seventy-nine years young last Friday. On Saturday about one hundred of his relatives and friends gathered together at the old home place of the Carltons about five miles west of Wauchula to do him honor and enjoy with him a big birthday dinner which had been prepared by his children.
Mr. Carlton came to this section during his early married life and spent many years on this place where all ten of his children were born and raised. Thus it is fitting that he should celebrate the milestones of his life at the old home place which holds so many tender associations and pleasant memories for him. All ten of his children were present on this happy occasion.
A fine beef had been prepared, forming the basis of the feast of good things which was enjoyed at noon. Chicken, salads, sandwiches, pies and cakes and other things that tempt the palate were laid out on long tables under the oaks and a dinner such as only these folks know how to prepare was done full justice by the guests.
Mr. Carlton is one of those of whom it can truly be said that he is seventy-nine years young, for he is as active as many years younger than he and looks not a day older than he did twenty years ago.
Hosts of friends all over South Florida join in wishing Mr. Carlton many happy returns.

Dinner Party at Mrs. J. W. Earnest
The beautiful home of Mrs. J. W. Earnest was the scene of a dinner party Tuesday evening. The party was given for the sales force of the J. W. Earnest Quality Store. The dining room was beautifully decorated in Red Radiance roses and asparagus ferns. The place cards were of rose design. A four course dinner was served to those present. Mrs. Earnest in her charming hospitable fashion, together with Mr. Earnest in his usual jovial mood, made the evening a very enjoyable one. Among those present were: Mesdames Donella Hull, Edna Wright, Frank Smith and Virgie Parker; Messrs. Ed. Norton, Albert Lane and W. E. Cochrane.

Piano Recital
Miss Ruth Southerland extends a cordial invitation to the general public and especially the relatives and friends of her piano pupils and herself to attend a recital at the First Baptist Church tonight May 16th. A good program has been prepared and it will be an inspiration to both teacher and pupil to have a good attendance at the recital.

Senior Play Great Success
"It's All A Mistake," the play given by the Seniors of the Wauchula High School last Friday night was accorded the universal verdict of those attending of being one of the best entertainments of its kind ever given in Wauchula. Each individual player was a star in his or her part and the strain of humor running through the play kept the audience in uproar from start to finish. The Wauchula High School is to be congratulated on the excellency of its plays and entertainments this year.".

Wauchula, May 24?- The commencement exercises of the Wauchula High School opened Thursday night with a declamation contest at the Seminole theater. The graduating class this year is the largest in the history of the High School. The class numbers 35 members. The program for the declamation contest: Music, Mrs. Paul C. Erler, Arraignment of Cataline, Ruth Neal, Thanatopsis, Gilchrist Driggers, Piano solo, Mrs. Paul C. Erler, Success-Self-Dependence, Mae Wingate, Somebody's Mother, Elizabeth Spivey, Song, Carlton Quartet, The Dignity of Man, Frank Gordon, Light From Over the Range, Clyde Simmons. The decision of the judges will be announced on Monday night May 26.
The class night program included: Forward, Clyde Simmons, Piano solo, Novella Wright, Class History, Mae Wingate, Song, "We'll Always Love You Dear Old High," class, Accompanist, Mrs. Paul C. Erler, Poem, Ruth Neal, Will, Cecil Gibbs, Charge to Juniors, Clyde Hayman, Vocal solo, Ruth Neal, Grumbler, Laomi Hampton, Prophecy, Clara Sheffield, Song, "Goodbye," class, accompanist, Mrs. Paul C. Erler.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. W. C. Norton at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The following program has been arranged: March orchestra, Invocation, Rev. R. J. Mincey, Hymn, audience, Scripture reading, Rev. J. H. Davis, Announcements, Anthem, joint choirs, Sermon, Rev. W. C. Norton, Prayer, Rev. Walter Smith, Hymn, audience, Benediction, Rev. Jenkins.

The graduating exercises will be held at the Seminole theater next Monday night. The program: Music, orchestra, Invocation, Rev. R. J. Mincey, Music, orchestra, Class address, Dr. H. O. Enwall, Music, orchestra, Presentation of class, principal, Delivery of diplomas, Supt. J. B. Rooney, Farewell, Loyce Williams, Presentation of medals, Rev. R. J. Mincey, Benediction, Rev. J. H. Davis.

Wauchula, June 14 - Mrs. William Lynn's piano class gave a recital at the Presbyterian church last Thursday night, a number of friends and relatives of the performers being present to hear the delightful program which was as follows:

"My First Waltz, " Englemann, Miss Helen Guthry.

"Warbling at Eve," Brindley Richards, Miss Mattie Mae Carlton.

"Dance of the Rosebuds," Frederick Keats, Miss Dorothy Hogan. .

"How Sweet the Moonlight Sleeps," E. J. Devane, Miss Hazel Shelton.

"Piano and Violin Duet, "Humoresque", Dvorak, Miss Ruth and and Master Carl Stark.

"Pizzicato," from Syivia, Lee Delibes, Miss Beatrice Myer.

"Melody," H. Hoffman, Miss Aldine Wilcutt. .

"On the Deep Sea," Sidney Steinheimer, Miss Nadine Myer.

"Beneath a Cottage Window," Frederick Williams, Miss Ruth Stark. .

"Moonlight Revels," Carl Andre, Miss Edith Townsend.

Piano Duet, "Yellow Butterflies,"Matilee Leob-Evans, Miss Mattie Mae Carlton and Mrs. Lynn.

The numbers were all well executed, reflecting credit on the ability of the teacher, Mrs. Lynn, as well as, on the pupils themselves.

Mrs. J. A. Caldwell and son, Tom, and little daughter, Helen Joseph of Lake Wales, together with their guests, Mrs. Houck and Miss Champlain, of Tampa, were Wauchula visitors Wednesday.

Miss Annie Whidden left yesterday morning for Gainesville, where she will attend a teachers' summer school.

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Lillian Mary Evans to Mr. Ira Sebert Hall, the wedding to take place next Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Both these young people are well and favorably known in this community and Zolfo, home of the groom, and much interest is centered around the wedding and its attendant festivities.

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carlton and children returned home Wednesday after several weeks' visit with relatives at Palmetto.

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lambert returned Saturday night from a six months' visit at Tallahassee.

Mrs. Lilla Hoyt, of Jacksonville, left for her home yesterday morning after a few weeks' visit to her mother Mrs. J. H. Pierce.

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lipsey left yesterday morning for their home at Arel, Georgia, after a two months' visit to their daughter Mrs. A. G. Peeples.

Mrs. W. M. Moon left yesterday morning for an extended visit to relatives at McRae, Georgia.

Miss Leah Ratliff left recently for Locust Grove, Georgia, where she will attend a two months' summer school at the Locust Grove Institute.

Miss Iva Mae Carlton left Saturday evening for Tallahassee, where she will attend a summer school at the Florida State College for Women.

Mrs. L. A. Turner and family left Tuesday morning for a two weeks' visit to relatives in Putnam County.

The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Sunday School enjoyed a business meeting at the pleasant home of Mrs. D. H. Folsom last Thursday night, transacting such business matters as came before them, after which a pleasant social hour was indulged in. Delicious refreshments of tea and sandwiches were served.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Fitzgerald and baby left Sunday for Leesburg where Mr. Fitzgerald will follow the vegetable business buying watermelons.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hord and baby left Wednesday for Leesburg where Mr. Hord will join Mr. Fitzgerald in dealing in watermelons.

Messrs. Leonard Stokes and George Fillmore left yesterday morning for Fort Valley, Georgia, where they will be employed during the peach shipping season.

Misses Maude and Susue Stokes left yesterday morning for an extended visit to Kissimmee and other points in the state.

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Carlton and son Loren left Saturday morning for a weeks' visit of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. George Carlton, at Deerfield on the east coast. They will also visit Coral Gables and Hollywood-by-the-sea, near Miami, while away.

Wauchula, June 11 - A most delightful social event was the pretty luncheon and shower given at the American Tea Room last Friday noon where Miss Minnie Wright entertained a number of friends in honor of Mrs. Willard N. Tonkin nee Miss Laurie Brown, who has just announced her marriage to Mr. Tonkin in April. Mrs. Tonkin is the daughter of Mrs. Hollie V. Brown and one of Wauchula's most loved and prettiest girls. Mr. Tonkin is a young man of fine personality and character and holds a responsible position with Craven & Kimmel, Civil Engineers of Arcadia. Their many friends regret that his business will take them away from Wauchula to live but a host of good wishes follow them wherever they are. At present they are enjoying a honeymoon on the East Coast.

The following were present at the delightful luncheon party, besides the honoree: Mesdames H. V. Brown, Y. E. Wright, W. S. Holmes, Aaron Sheffield, I. Silverman, W. H. Ratliff, J. W. Earnest, J. E. Garner, W. Carter, H. E. Cline, E. Cochrane, L. J. Carlton, R. R. Brown, G. M. Goolsby, and Misses Ruth Southerland, Doris Murdock, Gladys McIlwain, Juanita Durrance, Rena Evans, Lela Sheffield, Ara Carlton, Margie Byram and Minnie Wright.

The Rounders Club was most delightfully entertained last Friday night at the attractive home of Mrs. Price Neeley when she and her daughter, Miss Louise, were hostesses to the club and a few invited guests. Mrs. A. Y. Teachy made high score in the game. The invited guests on this occasion were: Mrs. H. C. Stansfield, Mrs. W. C. Buchanan, and Miss Rena Plaine.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Draughon was the scene of a pretty children's party Tuesday when Walter Lewis Draughon, jr. entertained a number of his friends in honor of his eighth birthday. As the little guests arrived, they were met at the door by the young honoree who conducted them to the punch table where delicious fruit punch was served by little Misses Bell Barron and Sophie Draughon. A color scheme of pink and white was carried out in all the pretty decorations and in all the refreshments. On each end of the daintily decorated refreshment table pink candles tied with bows of white tulle were placed while a beautiful birthday cake, iced in white and holding eight pink candles, formed the centerpiece. Many old time games were played on the lawn after which the children were seated on the lawn and served with tempting refreshments of jello with whipped cream and cake. .

The following little folks were present on this happy occasion: Hazel Anderson, Bill Barron, Bob Barron, Nell Barron, Hartsel Bostick, Harold Bostick, Lamar Bostick, Freda Carlton, Hazel Lee Carlton, Ralph Carlton, M. J. Connell, Cornelia Forrest, Dorothy Gunter, Lenora Glorius, Philip Glorious, Hale Himrod, Malone Himrod, Roneida Hayman, Robert Mack, Mabel Nix, Mark Walter Pace, Bertie Warren, Jean LaGranda, Sophie Draughon and Walter Lewis Draughon.

The Wednesday Musicale held a business meeting at the home of their president, Mrs. J. E. Garner, Wednesday afternoon, with a good attendance of members present.

The regular election of officers resulted in the following officers being elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. E. Garner, president; Mrs. Lloyd Carlton, vice president; Mrs. W. R. Gramling, secretary and treasurer. The program committee for the ensuing year was appointed by the president and is as follows: Mrs. W. R. Gramling, chairman; Mrs. John McEwen, Mrs. W. C. Buchanan, Mrs. Harry Metheny, Mrs. Wm. Lynn, Mrs. J. E. Garner. The club voted to hold its annual concert on Friday night, July 11, and they expect to work up a good program and charge a small admission fee, the proceeds of the concert to be applied on the payment of the piano which they are supporting. A committee, consisting of Mrs. W. B. Beeson, Mrs. C. S. Carlton, and Miss Ruth Southerland were appointed to arrange for the luncheon in October, which marks the opening of the season for the club's activities. The coming year is full of possibilities for the Wednesday Musicale and it is the earnest desire of the officers and members that next year be made the most successful in the history of the club.

The Friday Bridge Club was pleasantly entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. J. F. Chisholm at her attractive home on Palmetto Street. As the guests arrived, they were served refreshing fruit punch by the hostess' charming young daughter, Miss Aileen, after which they repaired to the living room which was pleasingly decorated for the occasion and where the tables were laid for the interesting game of bridge, which featured the afternoon's entertainment. High score was made by Mrs. J. W. Earnest of the club members and Mrs. L. Grady Burton of the guests. Crystallized grapefruit peel was placed on each of the tables for the enjoyment of the players during the afternoon. The delicious refreshments consisted of sherbert and cake. Besides the club members, the following invited guests were present: Mesdames H. A. Yetter, L. Grady Burton, E. L. Dunn, R. O. Evans, W. C. Buchanan, and H. E. Cline. Mesdames I. P. Barlow, H. A. Yetter, H. B. Rainey and W. R Varn were in Tampa Monday on a sightseeing and shopping tour.

Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Mitchell and baby, of Fort Meade, were Wauchula visitors Saturday as the guests of Mrs. Mitchell's sister Mrs. P. A. Willcox.

Mrs. Tom Whidden and daughter, Tommy, returned home Sunday from several days' visit to Manatee County.

Miss Lois Williams of Tampa is spending a few days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Willcox.

Wauchula, July 5 - Last Friday afternoon the lovely home of Mrs. Harry Stansfield on East Main street was the scene of one of the most prettiest and most enjoyable parties of the season when she entertained the Lotus Club and a number of invited guests, Mrs. I. C. Smith of DeLand being the honor guest. The guests were greeted at the door by the charming hostess who was daintily attired in a frock of white French voila, with lace trimming and a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. R. L. Southerland escorted them to the punch table. Mrs. Southerland's pretty frock was a pretty model in white French voile, elaborately trimmed with valenciennes while Mrs. W. C. Buchanan, who graciously presided at the punch table, was beautifully gowned in cream lace over pink Georgette. Delightful music was furnished during the afternoon by phonograph selections, among other numbers being "In the Time of Roses," and "Mighty Lak a Rose." A most delicious refreshment course was served consisting of ices molded in the form of pink roses and individual cakes iced in white and angel food cake. The favors were pretty little pink baskets decorated with sweet peas and containing decorated mints. High score in the Rook game was made by Mrs. A. C. Schenck of the guests and Mrs. J. E. Garner of the club members. The guests list included, besides the honor guest Mrs. I. C. Smith, Mesdames R. O. Evans, A. G. Smith, J. A. McInnis, H. R.Hadsell, Price Neeley, A. C. Schenck, E. G. Lewis, Carl Hanna, J. E. Wilson, W. H. Ratliff and Misses Maud Wilkinson and Jesse Hadsell.

The Rounders Club and their families enjoyed a picnic at Aquavitae Springs last Friday night. The bathing in the springs was a feature for many of those present and the bountiful supper which was served was the feature for all. Fried and baked chicken, salads, sandwiches, deviled eggs, pies, hot wieners and rolls, iced tea and hot coffee were among the many good things spread on the tables for the enjoyment of those attending and a general good time is reported by all.

The pretty bungalow home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Erler was the scene of a delightful gathering Tuesday night when Mrs. Erler and Miss Elizabeth Shaw entertained in honor of Miss Genevieve Harkness of Pinebluff, Ark., a niece of Miss Shaw, who is visiting at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Myer. Those enjoying the delightful hospitality of Mrs. Erler and Miss Shaw, besides the honored guest Miss Harkness:, Misses Ruth Southerland, Lelad Sheffield, Kate Hadsell, Clara Sheffield, Matred Carlton, Gladys McIlwain, Melissa Smith, Rebecca Sasser, Ruth Downing, Blanche Wadsworth and Aileen Chapman. Miss Billie Jones, who arrived from Bartow on Tuesday, is being entertained by Miss Emelyne Stevens at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. E. Stevens.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Erer and baby, accompanied by Robert Bateman, Frederick Burter and Miss Miller Hiers, left Thursday afternoon to celebrate the Fourth at Anna Maria Beach.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowman and children of Orlando are spending a week's vacation in Wauchula.

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Stewart have returned to Arcadia after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Hiers.

The following Wauchula Master Masons drove over to Bowling Green Monday to attend the Masonic Lodge and witness the work in the Master's degree: Messrs. W. R. Gramling, R. B. Downing, Chas. W. Shaw, W. A. Ambrose and Wilmer G. Hays. They reported a good time, saying that there were visitors from Frostproof, Bartow, Mulberry and Ft. Meade lodges. A fine lunch was served after the work was done.

Mrs. J. H. Barwick has returned from a week's visit with relatives and friends at Thomasville, Ga.

H. E. Blocker was called to Grand Ridge, Fla. by the death of his brother, M. A. Blocker, who died from a gun shot wound. We were unable to get details.

At the regular meeting of Wauchula Lodge No. 37, Knights of Pythias, on Tuesday night, the following officers were installed: W. H. Ratliff, C. C.; Carl Hanna, V. C.; A. F. Close, Prelate; C. W. Shelton, M. of W.; E. J. Wilson, M. at A.; W. L. Draughon, I. G.; E. W. Avard, O. G.

Wauchula, July 12 - A quiet little wedding, that comes as a surprise to Wauchula's younger set, took place at Gainesville on Sunday, July 6, when Miss Helen Downing, a charming and popular school teacher, became the bride of Mr. Everett T. Gunn. The young people have been acquainted a long time and the surprise was not at the fact of their marriage but the suddenness of it. The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Downing, was graduated from Wauchula High School and last year was a teacher in the graded schools here. She was enrolled as a student in the summer school at the State University and there the groom went to claim her. The groom, a popular young man from Jacksonville, graduated from Florida State University school of engineering last year and, during his student days, was a football star. He is at present holding an important position with the firm of Mickler-McLeod, road contractors, with headquarters at Inverness, where the happy couple will be at home to their friends.

The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist Church held its regular business and social meeting at the church Tuesday night, with a splendid attendance of members. In the absence of the president and vice president, Rev. R. J. Mincey presided during the business meeting and much important to the class was transacted. After the business meeting, a social hour was enjoyed with Mrs. P. A. Willcox as leader. Among other amusing entertainment features was a contest in which a list of questions was answered with the names of kitchen utensils. A hilarious time resulted. At the close of the evening delicious refreshments of punch, sandwiches, ice cream and cake were served and all those in attendance at this meeting voted it one of the most pleasant evenings the class has enjoyed.

The Ladies Wesley Class met in regular monthly business session on Monday evening, July 3. The meeting was well attended in spite of the heavy rain. Opening exercises, Mrs. T. M. Matheney; scripture reading: Second Cor. 13th chapter, Mrs. S. L. Hannah; prayer, Rev. W. C. Norton; roll call by secretary, Mrs. Alta Long, members responding with scripture selections; business session: reading, "Unfinished Bridges," Mrs. W. S. Shelton, reading, "The Usual Way," Miss Aline Sinclare, encore, "Maybe You Do, But I Doubt It." The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Frank Metheny, after which delicious home made candy was served by Mesdames Frank Matheney and Don Hall.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bethen and their baby are visiting at the home of Mr. Bethen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bethen. Mr. Arthur Bethen is one of the many Hardee County boys who have made good in Tampa. He holds a good position with a large furniture house.

Mrs. P. J. Glorious and children are spending an eight weeks' vacation at Sarasota Beach.

Mrs. J. S. Butler and children of Zolfo have returned from Lakeland where they have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Butler.

Miss Dorothy Singletary of Jacksonville is visiting her aunt Miss Ola Long.

Messrs. Robert Rogers and Almon Neeley returned Sunday from Ohio where they have been spending the past thirty days. Mrs. Janie Studstill of Bowling Green was transacting business and visiting friends in Wauchula early this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas and their two children arrived here Tuesday and will visit at the home of Mr. Thomas' father, Mr. Hull Thomas. They were accompanied by Mrs. Robert Henry, who left Tuesday night to visit relatives in Fort Myers.

Dr. and Mrs. Carlton and their baby motored over from Tampa to spend the weekend with relatives and friends.

Col. Doyle Carlton came over for a weekend visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. W. J. Pouncey, Misses Margie Warren and Cyrie Warren and Mr. W. Warren, jr. returned Sunday for a two weeks' visit at Usepper Island.

Miss Edith Townsend spent the Fourth visiting with Miss Cecil Morley in Arcadia.

Miss Ruth Downing returned from Gainesville on Monday night and Sunday she witnessed the Gunn-Downing wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bostick and their daughter, Catherine, spent the weekend at their home in Wauchula. The family is staying in Punta Gorda while Mr. Bostick is conducting important building operations there.

Mrs. W. B. Beeson, accompanied by her daughters Eleanor Clair and Mary Elizabeth, has gone to Forsythe, Ga., where three weeks will be spent visiting relatives and friends.

Among the many Wauchula folks who went to Avon Park to celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lee, Mrs. Laura Bowman, Mr. Virgie Parker and daughter Willamae and Mr. Don Southerland.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowman, who have been visiting friends and relatives here, have returned to their home in Orlando.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earnest, Mr. and Mrs. George K. Smith and daughter, and Miss Marguerette Quintan motored over to Safety Harbor on Thursday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Richardson. Messrs. Earnest and Smith returned on Friday night while the ladies remained for the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cochrane motored to Indian Rocks on Thursday. Mr. Cochrane returned home on Friday, while Mrs. Cochrane remained for several weeks' vacation.

Mr. and Mrs. I. Silverman, accompanied by Miss Genevieve Harkness, celebrated the Fourth in Tampa.

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Harkness and Missess Elizabeth Shaw, Genevieve Harkness, Madine Myer and Bertrice Meyer enjoyed an outing at Aqua Vita Springs on Saturday.

Wauchula, July 19 - The Wauchula Civic League, meeting in regular session on Wednesday afternoon, had, besides its routine business, two very important matters to discuss: the committee on building brought in a report and, after due consideration, it was decided to let the matter rest until the early fall when a vigorous campaign will be organized to add sufficiently to funds already on hand for the erection of a club house that will be a credit to the city.

Plans were also arranged for the entertainment of the TriCounty Federation of Womens Clubs, which meets in Wauchula on Saturday, July 26 at the Presbyterian church. This organization is composed of all the Womens Clubs in Charlotte, DeSoto and Hardee counties.

The Federation has important business to transact and the officers are anxious for a full attendance when the meeting is called to order at ten o'clock on the morning of the date mentioned.

An excellent program has been arranged: the music is in charge of the Wauchula Civic League and a committee was appointed at Wednesday's meeting to provide for that. Some good speakers are expected and many interesting subjects will be handled.

Rev. W. W. Pace, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, submitted his resignation after the service on Sunday. Bro. Pace has been in poor health for some time and thinks a trip to his old home in Georgia might tend to improve his condition. Rev. H. W. Smith has been called to serve the rest of the year as pastor in place of Rev. W. W. Pace who has resigned.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maddox and children of Ft. Meade spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Gertrude McFall.

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Huddleston, who have been living in Wauchula for about two years, will move to Tampa shortly. .

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Langford motored over to Frostproof the early part of this week to visit with relatives and friends and to catch some fish.

Mesdames W. W. Smith and O. F. Taylor spent the weekend in Frostproof visiting with Mrs. M. V. Manley, Mrs. Smith's mother.

Col. W. W. Whitehurst departed on Saturday for Hendersonville, N. C. where he will join his family in a ten days' vacation. This is the first vacation he has taken in the ten years that he has been practicing his profession.

Mrs. W. W. Stansell and three children of Miami arrived Saturday for a visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Lee.

Miss Dott McAleer went to Bartow on Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. J. P. Hendry of Arcadia came to Wauchula on Saturday and will spend several days at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. C. Kayton.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey have returned from a two months trip to Georgia where they were visiting friends and relatives.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones passed away on Monday, July 14 at her home here. She was eighty-six years old and much beloved by a host of friends, who brought to her bier one of the most beautiful displays of flowers ever seen at a funeral in this city. The services were held at the Methodist church, Rev. J. L. Borne preaching the sermon. The Bowling Green relatives who remain to mourn her departure are her son and daughter, Mr. A. O. Jones and Mrs. X. C. Strickland.10:39 AM 3/31/2007

Misses Lois and Laffarrah Hall, who have been visiting friends and relatives at Arcadia and Nocatee for the past two weeks returned to Wauchula on Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Douglas and children of Ft. Meade spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Johnson.

Mrs. Sarah J. Cason, who is seventy-nine years old, fell and fractured her shoulder early Friday morning. Mrs. Cason was in her yard feeding her chickens. She stumbled over a piece of wood and fell. The injury is very painful but at last accounts Mrs. Cason was resting and doing as well as could be expected.

Revival services are being held at the Baptist church. Evangelist Cannie Alderman and the pastor, Rev. Stephen McClellen, report excellent interest.

The home of Mrs. Clifford Blackman was the scene of a delightful party on Monday night, a select number of guests being invited to celebrate the birthday of Miss Irma Pyatt. Ice cream and cake were served and a general good time was enjoyed. Those present were: Messrs. Wilburn Blackburn, Buford Pyatt, Lane Blanton, Ralph Bryant, N. M. Bryan, Jesse Doris McEwen, Juanita Albritton, Gladis Bryant, Ama Knapp, Avy Lee Hendrick, and Misses Louise Tillis, Lillian Marsh, Myrtle Hendricks and Lily Maud Weaver.

A daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hendricks on Saturday; the little lady was named Irma Lee.

Messrs. Croom and Jones are loading a car of fine watermelons to be shipped to Ft. Myers.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Brooks and their children left on Wednesday for a visit with relatives and friends at various points in Georgia.

Mr. and Mrs. Novell Hall of Zolfo started on Saturday to drive to Hendersonville, N. C. for a vacation. They were accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Bryan, who goes to join his parents.

Misses Winefred and Ella Cauthen Bell of Lakeland returned to their home on Saturday, after a ten days' visit with friends. e

Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Emmis and their children motored over from Avon Park for a weekend visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Armstrong of Odessa spent Sunday with friends in Wauchula. Mrs. Armstrong is a daughter of Mrs. W. H. Prindel, who has spent several winters here, but now lives at Odessa.

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Daniel and little son of Plant City spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. A. J. Payne, who is Mrs. Daniel's mother.

The revival services at the Methodist Church in progress during the past two weeks have been attracting wide attention and record breaking crowds. The evangelist, Dr. Walter W. Kent, has gained the love of our people and his messages have been full of power and word pictures so simple children can understand. The pastor Rev. W. C. Norton is highly pleased with the manner in which the meetings have been conducted. He feels that the members of the church have been greatly benefited by the inspiring discourses, which have been well supported by the efficient work of the song leader, Mr. Henry McRae, and the excellent, devoted labors of Miss Myrtle Ruth Kent, the evangelist's daughter, who presides at the piano.

Miss Gertrude McFall left on Wednesday for a few days' visit at Ft. Meade.

Miss Lindebell Bradford returned to her home in Bowling Green on Wednesday after several days' visit at the home of Mrs. J. M. Altman.

Mrs. L. E. Godley and daughter, Miss Grace Godley, returned to Wauchula on Wednesday, having visited friends at Ft. Myers.

A fishing trip, composed of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Altman and Mrs. I. Silverman of Wauchula, spent several days this week at Lake Henry.

Mrs. H. E. Langford and her daughter, Miss Eula Langford, spent several days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Langford.

Miss Carolyn Felson returned Wednesday from a three weeks' visit at the home of Mrs. R. L. Fisher in Jacksonville.

Miss Juanita Cason of Bartow is here for a few weeks to help nurse her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah J. Cason.

Clifford Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Woodward, while climbing a tree near his home in the east side of town, came in contact with a "live" electric wire and had the ends of two fingers burned off.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Anderson and their children left here Sunday for a two weeks' vacation at Daytona Beach.

Rev. R. P. McPherson of Tampa, former pastor of the Baptist church here, arrived in town the early part of the week. He has a host of friends in Wauchula, and they were glad to see him. Mr. McPherson is pastor of an important charge in Tampa and is meeting with success in his work. Miss Alice Teachy left on Monday for Clearwater to meet Miss Ila McDonald, with whom she will spend a week visiting at the home of her uncle.

Mrs. Alice Branch left here on Tuesday after a week's visit at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Taylor. She will visit with friends in Lakeland for several days before returning to her home in Tampa. Mrs. F. D. Anderson and little daughter of Bartow are visiting at the home of Mrs. A. W. Hull, who is Mrs. Anderson's mother.

Mrs. C. A. Mercer, accompanied by her little son, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. L. Skipper. Mrs. Letha Crews spent the weekend in Bartow visiting at the home of Mrs. F. A. Anderson. She returned to Wauchula on Tuesday.

Mrs. Leola Boon left for Hamilton County on Friday to visit at the home of her father, Mr. W. J. Wyan.

Mrs. W. H. Brown and daughter, Ruby, left on Friday for Homosassa, Fla. to spend a few days at the home of Mr. J. W. Brown, who is Mr. W. H. Brown's father.

Miss Juanita Durrance of Arcadia, and a former teacher in Wauchula, returned to her home on Friday after a week's visit at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Kayton.

Mrs. H. E. Klein and little child returned on Friday from a week's visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Angle of Haines City.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Olive, accompanied by Mrs. Lee Olive, returned from Anna Maria Beach on Monday after a two weeks' vacation.

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Simmons returned Saturday after a month's vacation at Hot Springs, Ark. They enjoyed a much needed rest and are now ready to do their part toward pleasing the host of new people that are expected here this winter. Their part is a big one because the first home of the newcomer is the hotel and Mr. and Mrs. Simmons are well qualified to help Wauchula grow.

Mrs. F. B. Cason and daughter, who have been visiting on the east coast for the coast ten days, returned on Tuesday.