Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-07

before the fire you could have seen how much
we need in the near future, from a new court
house in which the affairs of justice may be
administered with dignity and her records
preserved in safety, to new Methodist church.
these buildings being the extEemes between
which all our other wants are included. But
now, among our pressing needs that must be
instantly supplied, are, first, hotel aecOmmO-
dations for the increased travel that viii be
brought to us by the completion of your line
OF road; second, commOdious blocks of stores
to hold the goods that Will be needed for the
supply OF an influx OF population; thlrd,
houses 20 shelter those who at
once settle among US when they hear
OF the dawn of prosperity and
the great advantage of a residence here. All
this we must have, and the zeal and energy Of
our citizens are fully equal to the demand
made upon them in these various direc-
tions, for they realize the truth of the familiar
maxim, God helps those who help them
selves We will do our part in making
Gainesville worthy of the position to which
you have assigned her-a great railroad cen
tre. 1t Is for our interest that she should
develop and grow, and to you we mtrust
her. Take her under your special guardian
ship. Let the vast resources which are at
your command be turned in this direction.
Let your wealth be expended freely in the va
ri0us channels which are open to you.
which as business men you may
perceive from business point Of
view, and we promise you that for every
dollar which you may invest here you will re-
celye tenfold in return, with the thanks of q
grateful community, who will fully appre-
eiate all that you do TO assist them
in carrying out their plans for
the future prosperity Of Gainesville.
But the present il not a suitable occasion for
extended remark with men OF your numerous
business engagements. l am well aware that
time IS money even upon this occasion. So
pressing are the demands upon YOU that
you have been compelled to combine
business with pleasure. Upon so fruitful a
theme | could say more, much more, but
l forbear. In conclusion let me assure YOU
over again of our full appreciation of all that
your presence among ms this day betokens, OF
the great hopes that we have for the future
by the completion OF the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway to Gainesville, and we
pray that success may crown all your earthly
undertaking, and that the arch reward may
be assigned you hereafter"
Hon. W. 5. Chisholm, Vice President of the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway. re
piled to the welcome IN few brief remarks.
Among those present other than the Savan-
nah visitors, were Col. Shurman- COnant,
}. ID. HOllister, w. p. Cooper,
O.. W. Bramwell and J. c.
Tulfer, of the Florida Southern Railway. and
Chief Engineer Carter, of the Jacksonville.
Tampa and Key West Railway. After the
reception, Col. Haines, Capt. Fleming and
other officials visited the companv's Dr0pertv
and inspected the improvements The visitors
were then taken in carriages TO see the city.
At 10 yclOck the visitors were entertained at
the Plant House, where tOasts were given and
respOndnd TO by the leading citiZeus and the
visitors, Col. Hanes, Judge Chisholm and
Mr.. kingsberry responding ia behalf of
the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
At the close of the entertainment the
visitors re embarked aboard their train of
magnificent coaches, and, amid the cheers of
the citizens, left the hospitality OF the future
emporium of Florida. The banquet room was
beaautiI1lly y decorated with flowers by the fair
ladies Of Gainesville. The press of the city
were assiduOus in their attentions to the
members of The fraternity from Savannah.
A telegram was received by Col. Haines
fNarn
lating all interested upon the completion of
the railroad.