The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-12
Locals.

Our Literary Society keeps up its
enth usasm and enterprise, and purposes
soon to give more ella borate and popu-
lar entertainment than ever, due notice
of which will be given.
LESS than three years ago. the beau
tiful orange grove surrounding "DeLand
Grove Hotel, was set out with first class,
advanced trees. Many are now having
blossoms giving promise of fruit.
1.-The regular meeting of our Literary
and Musical Society will be held to-
night. A full attendance is expected,
as an election of officers will be held,
and an agreeable entertainment given.
1.-The steamer G. M. Bird, one of the
fastest and most popular boats on the
st. Johns river, continues her trips with
the regularity of the day, and affords
ample accommodation for passengers and
freight. With her courteous officers and
comfortable appointments, every one
can enjoy a passage with her.
"A very pleasant and happy gather
ing of the little ones of our community,
in true picnic style, was held at Lake
Gertle on DIR. Lancaster's land. Some
thirty were present, besides enough eld-
ers to prevent accidents. We believe
we can boast of as many and as bright
and beautiful children, as any town in
the State.
DIR. Bracey of Beresford, has had
the enterprise TO plant ten acres in snap
beans for the New York market. We
believe he will realize handsomely from
his venture, and thus encourage others.
...Just as we were going to press, we
had very pleasant visit from Mr.. Nc
Connie, of the popular hardware firm
of Benedict & McConihe, Jacksonville,
and Mr.. Barnett of the equally we'll
known firm of Barnett and Knapp furni-
ture dealers. They gave an encourage
ing report of business prospects in Jack
sonville, and the number OF visitors who
have arrived there
Brother Pratt, of the Palatka Her.
AID, must have lost a portion of his men
agerie. We have just had brought to
us, by Master George Austin, lively
specimen of the alligator, captured
within a few mile of us, which, although
young, possessed all the vicious quail
ties of maturity. We advise friend Pratt
to keep better guard over his pets.
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. and Mr.. George Woodward of
Beresford take this opportunity to ex-
press their profound thanks to their
warm hearted neighbors for the very
| many klndnesses rendered them during
Mr.. Woodward's late illness, which,
owing TO DIR. Gillens careful attention.
has terminated in happy convalescence.
| Thursday March 6, 1879.
| 1.-The regular meeting of the Orange
Ridge, Agricultural and Immigration
Society, will take place next Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Not only busi-
ness OF Importance will be brought nm
before the meeting, but other matters If
special interest, connected with the mo-
gress and prosperity of the place. will
De laid before the members by Judre
Wright and Others. A full and pune
tual attendance is requested.
FROM ORANGE CITY. -s,..
! Weather delightful.
...Since the first of January there bave
been set in grove form in this settlement
nearly two thousand orange and lemon
trees, and this is not much of a season
for tree planting either.
I'D. P. Graves, with gang of labor.
ers, is pushing the road through to the
coast. Thereby shortening the route
several miles,!
I'VE understand that our representa-
tive Hon. Seth French has been appoint
ed Commissioner of Immigration for
Florida.
Graves building:is assuming fine
proportions and will soon be finished.
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