The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-24
COMMENTS ON THE
POSTMASTERS' CONVENTION

ON THE
POSTMASTERS' CONVENTION
(Avon Park Press)
The postmasters' convention at
Ocala was a great success, between
ninety and a hundred Florida post
masters being present, thus showing |
that the states postmasters wish to
give the best there is in them to their |
patrons and government. Many topics |
of great interest and Importance were |
discussed. Col. Rogers, postmaster at
Ocala, proved himself a splendid
host; he believes in saving the best
for the last. Thursday afternoon au-
tomobiles started from the Ocala
House with every postmaster who
could stay over for the occasion and
they enjoyed ride to Silver Springs,
the most beautiful and interesting in
the state The water is so clear that
in places 95 feet deep catfish as big
as niger babies gar6sh, turtles,
trout and small shells can be seen dis
tinct1y on the bottom. Then return
ing from the springs "made in
Marion banquet" was given the post
masters. Friday morning saw all the
postmasters with their faces turned
homeward but one and all regretted
to leave Ocala, and especially their
host.
Times Union)
At the tenth annual convention of
the Florida Association of Postmast-
ers, held recently in Ocala, resolu-
tions were adopted, copies of which
are being sent out by Mrs. Grace
Barry Wise, of this city, who is Sec
rotary and treasurer of the associa-
| ton.
The convention was very well at
tended, more than 100 members being
present, all of whom were enthusiast
tic and interested. Invitations were
extended from Jacksonville, Orlando
and st. Augustine, and the vote went
to Orlando, for the reason largely,
that the association has never met in
that city, while Jacksonville and st.
Augustine have both entertained the
postmasters since the organization of
this association. 1t is hoped the
movement will be successful to bring
the convention to Jacksonville in
1918.
Col. R. F. Rogers of Ocala, was
made president; D. N. Cone, of Ben
ton, A. B. Brown of Fort Pierce, Ma
con Thornton of Ormond Beach, and
J. N. Willis of Williston, vice presi-
dents, and Mrs. Grace Barry Wise,
of Jacksonville, secretary and treas
urer.
Mrs. Wise, who for the past two
years was assistant postmaster at
Jacksonville, has been secretary of
the Florida Association of Postmas-
tiers for number of years, being al
ways unanimously reelected to office
in recognition of her splendid service
to and her work in and for the asso-
citation.
Resolutions Adopted
The resolutions adopted at the Ocala
convention are as follows:
Whereas, This the tenth annual
session of the Florida Association of
Postmasters, hel din the city of Ocala,
has proven of unusual interest and
Indications are that the results will
be of great good and lasting benefit
to the membership in attendance; and
Whereas, This interest, increased
attendance and enthusiasm is due al
most entirely to the earnest efforts of
our honored president, the efficient
secretary and genial host postmaster;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the sincere thanks
and appreciation of the association be
extended
ID To our president, Hon. w. B.
Dorman, of Live Oak, for his continu-
Gus and untiring efforts during the
year for increased membership and
attendance, and for the able and Dig
nified manner in which he has pre-
sided over the present convention.
(2) To our secretary, Mrs. Grace
Barry Wise, of Jacksonville, for the
capable manner in which she has dis
charged the important duties of her
office, and for the valuable assistance
she has been to the membership in
sharing her wide knowledge of af-
fairs connected with the association
and with postal affairs in general.
(3) To our host, Col. r. F. Rog-
ers, for the forethought in prepara-
ton for the annual convention, for his
cordial welcome as host and president
of the Board of Trade, and for his
genial and smiling countenance that
has beamed so benignly and hospit-
ably upon our membership, giving US
that homelike, comfortable feeling
that we so much love and enjoy when
away from our own hearthstones.
"a To the citizens of Ocala gen.
orally for their gracious hospitality, |
and to all individuals and institutions |
that have added to our pleasure or