The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-11-19
TRAVELINGS FOR THE G. f.

For nearly twelve years the state |
secretary has made one or more trips
through Florida, each year in behalf
Of our state union. This last one
commenced Oct. 10th and ended Nov.
11th. 1t was indeed the best ever"
Via Palatka and the nighttime jour
ney. Tampa was the first place reach
ed. 1t was good to see our longtime
Presbyterian Endeavorer, Mrs. \. 7.
La Penetiere. but the genial presence
of her husband could only be felt, not
seen. as since my spring-time visit TO
them. he had finished his life-work.
We had a splendid time of course in
the southwestern district convention
at Ma agdalene. and after a restful stop
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Q.
Bearss, the secretary had the fun Of
ten mile ride, one beautiful sunrise, on
"a vegetable wagon" en- route to the
new depot in Tampa. 1t makes us feel
younger to get some country life"
and it is a pleasure to go to Magda-
lene.
Rev and Mrs. s. c. snyder enter
tanned me in Kissimmee. 1t was a
good time there. and a number of En-
deavor friends were met.
Next came our fine convention in
Eustis where we had four state Of
ficers and a good many other nice
folks together.
After Eustis / had two days of COM
bined typewriting work and Christian
fellowship in the home of Miss Eliza
beth Burleigh. of Tavares. Her sister,
Miss Margaret. had a birthday party.
We all had a share in it.
Eight days were spent near Cole
man, which had been my home lin
years gone by" 1t had been seven
years since visit there and these
/ days between conventions were thus
passed happily and all too quickly.
! Via Wildwood to Apopka | travelled,
| and was met here by Mr.. Raymer Nc
Quire. of OcOee. 1t was a nine-mile
carriage ride TO Ocoee, and the secre-
| tary enjoyed it. Entertainment dur
! ing the Ocoee convention was at the
| hospita BILE home of the Mcguire fam
lily, who are carrying out the generous
spirit of the Endeavorer once there, so
we'll known over Florida. that is. Miss
| Robel Withers So many delegates
were entertained in this house that to
show (only partially a reason) our
appreciation. one Of it's young people,
Fred MCGUIRE was chosen the new
president Of Orange and Osceola dis
trict.
From Ocoee to Winter Garden was
the next stop. and thence by a COM
Portable automobile. over that fine
road to Orlando. Nov. 9Th. A long
depot wait here. and the ride on the
Seaboard railroad to Ocala commenc-
ed.
Miss Lucy TIL, recently from st.
Paul. Mimi. was the hostess in Ocala.
Some other friends in and near the
city were met but Rev. Coleman. our
only G. F. Union pastor in Ocala. was
away at the state Christian church
convention. then holding in DeLand.
The last place Of thirteen visited
this trip was Gainesville. Headquar-
J IterS were in the home of Mr. and Mrs
H w Bruce. Mrs. Bruce. our long
time state junior superintendent. is
yet serving in that capacity and as
president for North Central district
Her husband is in some better health
and she hopes to get away from
home 70 attend the last convention OF
the year. in Interlachen. Dec. 13-15th
: Gainesville has a splendid young So
ciety or really young people in the
PRESBYTERIAN church. One reason fol
lthis cheering fact is that their new
pastor. Or Anderson. is a genuine En-
deavorer himself It was indeed pleas
ant 10 attend four services in hi
church. including their Temperance
| meeting. Nov 10th. Other Endeavo
friends were met in Gainesville and i
was a good ending 10 this happy trav
cling for the little secretary"
The coming months Of office worl
was anticipated. As the Lords guild
ance was felt in past days. surely I
Will come for future ones Of servic
for "Christian Endeavor."
Grace A. Townsend.
+ Interlachen. Nov. 70. 1912.