The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-19
FARMERS HELD
A FINE MEETING
LAST SATURDAY
THE COUNTRY HOME OF DIR W.
N. coNNIBEAR SCENE OF
LARGE GATHERING.

The meeting of the Farmers Club
Saturday, at the beautiful home OF
Dr. w. II. Connibear, on Lake H0l-
liugsworth. was one Of the most in
teresting and most largely attended
o. the year
In all Florida there probably is not
more favored spot, combining
scenic beauty with fertility and prac-
teal advantages. This home was
carved out Of the woods during the
past six years by Mr.. T. F. Holbrook.
who sold the property to Dr. Conni-
bear about a year ago.
The present owner is gentleman
who. by taste, inclination and infOr-
nation, is fitted to enjoy and appre-
.iate such a place. He is greatly in
terested in modern and improved
methods of farming, and believes in
utilizing those scientific aids for the
farmers success which are provided
by the agricultural experts of the
State and Federal governments. He
has a valuable collection of reports
and bulletins from the national de-
partment of agriculture and from the
state agricultural departments OF
Illinois and Florida, besides many
volumes Of high authoritative value
bearing on agriculture in its various
phases. Selecting this favored spot
for carrying out plans and expert
ments which are the result OF a life
time of study and labor In the pur-
suit of an ayocation for which he has
a passionate love and natural apti-
tude, DR.. Connibear can now prose-
cute his Investigations under the
most favorable conditions. and will
rake a valuable man, indeed, to the
agricultural interests of this section.
BY the noon hour considerable
gathering had assembled, including
number of newcomers to Florida,
who were cordially welcomed, and
made to appreciate the social feature
OF this excellent organization. Din
ner was served in the dining room
ard on the enclosed verandas anC
DR. and Mrs Connibear and their
four charming daughters dispensed
cordial hospitality that made ev-
eryone feel entirely at home One
had but to view the grOaning boards,
laden with all kinds of substantial
and delectable viands, to realize the I
Florida is a land of plenty, and that
members of the Farmers Club know
well how to make the most of the
abundance that is in reach of all who
will make sufficient and intelligent
effort One feature OF the spread
vas ripe Strawberries, some early
ones having been gathered from the
plants that morning for this occa
sion.
After all had done full justice tt
tho splendid feast. the business ses
sion of the club was held. propo
sition looking to the formation OF q
vegetable union within the club, fol
the purpose OF combining the activi
ties of the members for the nttnI
preparation and marketing Of Se!
crops. was discussed, but ii was nal
|! decided that the club cou,' ,es
subserve its purposes by remain 1g
purely social and educational orsanl
zati0n, and that neither business no
politics should be allowed to enter ii
Mr.. Eugene Finn gave very in
structive paper on poultry raising
He did not deal with theories, bu
rave the actual experience of tn
past year as shown by an accurat
set of books he had kept. Such in
formation Is of great value to tn
novice, and. indeed, the veteran ca
Profit by the relation of such actua
experiences. Other interesting topic
we're also discussed, and the entir
mceting was most instructive an
pleasant.
The club accepted an Invitation
from Mr. Julian apd wife to meet a
their home at the regular MONTH
meeting in December, which will fa
on Saturday, Dec. 81.
A camera which will enable mr.