The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
GET-TOCETHER DINNER
WAS GREAT SUCCESS:
FINE ADDRESSES BY
PROMINENT VISITORS

That the business men of Lake
land are sincerely DESTROYS of work
ing in harmony and unison for the
good of the city, and are willing to
lay aside little differences and petty
personal considerations for the sake
of advancing the larger interests of
the community, was evidenced by
the fine attendance and the general
atmosphere at the "Get-together"
dinner" at the Hotel KILLER last
night.
Although no great effort had been
made to advertise the occasion, be-
yond a simple invitation, and refer
ence tc the dinner in the Evening
Telegram, about eighty men, repre-
senting the cream Of Lakeland's citi-
zenship. seated themselves about the
we'll provided tables last evening,
and for over two hours enjoyed
double feast good things to eat,
and a symposium of wit, logic and
sounl reasoning. presented by sew
eral distinguished visitors. honored
quests of the occasion.
After the blessing had been in
voked by Rev w. +. Pugh, of the
Lutheran church, those present en-
ioyed an excellent menu prepared by
the KILLER MANAGEMENT, and excel
lcntlv served When the cigars We're
reached. Mr.. A. J HOlworthy, see
rotary of the Lakeland Chamber of
Commerce. and whose happy thought
this cet-together dinner was. made
a very timely and appropriate ad-
dress touching on the necessity of
harmonious cooperation He then
presented Hon II ]. Drane as toast
master, in which capacity Mr.. Drane
is very much at home. He intro
duced each of the speakers in felici-
tous terms, and during the evening
presented some of the best thoughts
and happiest phrasing of the occa-
sion
I. P. Dickie. secretary of the
Tampa Chamber of Commerce, was
first introduced by Mr.. Drane, and
made an excellent talk on the bene-
fits to a community of live Cham
Der of Commerce. He urged upon all
present the Importance of giving
loyal support to the Lakeland Cham
Der of Commerce.
Mr.. Howard Curry, field agent for
the South Florida Fair, was next in
trodnced, and he presented a con
crete example of something upon
which the people of this section
could get together--namely, in boost
ing the South Florida Fair and in
assuring that suitable representation
in that great exhibition would be
had, in order that Lakeland might
secure for herself the right impress
sion on the throngs that would at
tend the Fair.
w. G.. Brorein was the mex
speaker, and as is always the case
his remarks were particularly ap
propriate. In earnest, convincing
speech Mr.. Brorein urged upon al
that they lay aside selfish consider
ations and pull together for the up
building of this city.
DR.. Ross, of Winter Haven, was
the last speaker, and he made a yer!
pleasing address. He declared tina
there was nothing the matter will
Lakeland, 1.-THE Queen City of Polk,
and was very complimentary tt
Lakeland and Lakeland citizenship
On the whole the affair was {
very pleasant one, and successful
also, for the sentiments expressed
undoubtedly found Judgement in thu
breasts OF the listeners, and will, L
is hoped, result in resolve upoT
the nart of every person present t.
contribute his share toward coop
Grafton, the keynote of the occasion
,,,n, Tho caannf