The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-24

Some weeks since we printed circular
announcing that Forestry Congress
would be held at De Funiak Springs on
the 10th and 18th of December next, and
inviting the people of Florida.to organize
Chautauqua Circles and notify Secretary
Banfill as to the design of the grounds
they will require for their trees in order
that the labor Of preparing for planting
may be done in advance. The ground
for each Circle being assigned and in
readiness, the trees and vines brought
from its locality or town will be planted
during the Congress, and if many circles
respond to the invitation. De Funiak
Springs will be made one of the most
beautiful and interesting places in the
whole country. The people of Pensacola
have taken the lead in this matter, and
the following resolution of their Circle,
published in the Pensacola 4Idvmace- Ga
Sette, suggests the action to be taken in
other places which may join in the enter
prise:
Resoloetl, That Chautauqua Circle of Pensaco.
la accept OF the offer made by the Florida Chau-
tauqua and that the President be instructed to
correspond with Secretary Banfll of the Florida
Chautauqua and ascertain the location and size
of the plot of ground to be set apart to this Cir
Gle; also that the committee heretofore appointed
as delegates to the Forestry Congress be required
to make draught showing how the said ground
is to be laid off, with location OF arbor, trees,
walks, &c.
The prospect is that the Congress
will be largely attended and that many
persons of distinction will assist in the
exercises, which will include ad-
dresses, music and varied entertainments.
"Arbor Days" in other States are of
pleasant and useful observance, for then
tens of thousands of people plant the trees
that may supply to their descendants, If
not to themselves, timber or fruit or fuel
The subjoined circular letter indicates the
method and earnestness with which the
scheme of the Southern Forestry Congress
is being carried forward:
FORESTRY CONGRESS.
Governor Perry, of Florida has received the
letter given below, and acted upOn same which
assures great success for the important move
ment which has eliminated in a Forestry Con-
gross at De Funiak Springs, Florida, opening on
the 10Th of next December.
DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, WALTON Co., FLA.
September 9th, 1886.
Hon. H. A. Perry, Gocernor, tallahassee, Fza.:
SIR: At meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Florida Chautauqua held this day il
was unanimously resolved
That the thanks of the Association be rendered
you, for your cordial expression of interest in the
projected Southern Forestry Congress-" 10 be
held at Dc Funiak Springs, Florida, upon the
FLORIDA Chautauqua Grounds, opening Deem
Der 10Th, proximo.
In the advancement of this work, we would
respectfully ask that you extend an invitation To
the Governors OF the Southern States and their
staffs, to be present, and request them 10 nomi.
nate and appoint delegates one from each Con-
gressional District, and two from their States at
large.
Understanding as we do, the deep interest that
you feel in this matter, we will not dwell upon
benefits TO the south.
We believe that this Congress will inaugurate
movement, which will In time, educate the en-
tire population to the importance of preventing
the destruction, and restoring the woodlands OF
our country. aud secure the establishment of the
beautiful aud practical idea OF an Arbor Day for
the South. Respectfully
q. q. BANFrLL, w. d. CHIPLEY,
secretary. Vice President
from all Coupon points North and South but II
delegates will send their names and r. II. STA.
ton. special personal attention will be given 10
securing rate for each delerata