Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-01
WINTER DAYS IN
A SOUTHERN CLINE
Mrs. Martha ShOwalter Writes
Entertainingly of Her Trip.
Town Filled With Visitors and Accom-
mOdations High-A Beautiful City.
Summer Clothes Necessary.

snending the winter at Miami, loI lue''
writes an interesting letter OF her hrst
experiences in a southern cline. Inc
letter which follows, was written 10
Cen Calls Circle of which Mrs. Snow
alter is president:
Majestic Hotel, Feb. II, 1916.
near members, all:-Well, we land
cd safe and sound here at Miami. Inc
hotels. we heard, were all crowded.
so we very anxious. l had WrlICeH
ahead for quarters, but not knowing
ne the DELAY we were going to nave,
of course. we would have to depend
unon our good luck A fraternal ma
sonic brother noticing my star pln'
gave me good advice, as we women
were alone. He said, ''get a rush ana
get in anywhere you can, as everything
Is full. and look around afterwards.
We hurried off the train and stopped
at the words apartments to let anu
tho ianitor took us to the above named
hotel A woman had just taken 1t ana
renamed it "The Majestic Hotel. she
had hardly got settled. We PAID S1z
ner week for room and take all meals
ont. and how lucky we were, as IL is
a lovely place centrally located, and
a lovely has charge, but it is a terror
of a place on ones pocketbook. but
better be born lucky than WISE LOT
both men and women were running
around at 2 o'clock at night looking
for a place to stay. The city author1-
ties have put a notice in the paper for
all citizens. as a matter OF duty, TO
nhone i'm who can spare room or pea
TO accommodate tourists. They arrive
on all trains. Many have to leave, and
now they are telegraphing to try ana
stop them coming during the night.
There are to be big races here next
week, and a big fair. What they Will
do I can't see with the crowds that
will come.
It is a very pretty little place here
and will be a beautiful city In time.
They are filling in on the bay and are
going to plan for a magnificent nata-
torium. and 1 hear also beautiful
flower parks.
Tatum Bros. are the boosters here.
If only Lancaster could stir up some
Tatum brothers, or any other name,
who could boost as they do and in
time make good. it would be a good
thing instead of kicking and then
complain because Lancaster has MOTH
ing.
Everything is very new here.
have taken a ride out to see the cocoa
nut groves, ranches of oranges, grape
fruit, fine apples and tomato helds.
One can tell northern ranch every
time. because it shows so much thrift
and care. But l wonder if, in time,
thew won't get shiftless in this warm
climate?
IT is hot we have had to get into as
thin clothes as we wear back there
in our most heated summer days. Yet,
except in the middle of the day, like
II very much Everyone tans here
the color of an Indian, who expose
themselves to the rays of the sun
otherwise goes bareheaded and bare
armed. l don't care to get tanned, but
Derhaps will be before l leave as
shall be here for time.
I can't get quarters at Palm Beach
at all unless | stay out at West Palm
Beach. 1 thought it too far from the
beautv of the place and also the beach.
Will send some of you different views
of places here and you who receive
them please bring to the circle and
show to my sister members.
There are many pickpOckets in such
a large crowd Everyday some tour
list loses his money. A man yesterday
lost $500. Some lose both their money
and return ticket. think one is fool
ish to carry money, so one can take all
at one grab. If one stays here long
he won't have much to lose.
Everything is terribly high. Two
rooms and a kitchenette brings 500
and up, if on main street, or near
bungalow out on Seventh street, S125
per month. A decent bedroom near
main street, SIS a week. But now
have cot settled for as long as | care
to stay at S25. My stars always shine
bright if l wait A friend | met told
me of this place and | moved in today
and so feel happy. A good motherly
landlady and new home.
What do you think, l hardly got
seated when lady walked up and was
so tickled to see me, and l was stun
ned. 1t was Mrs. Daley, who admir-
ed our work so in Washington, and
we are at the same hotel.
We'll" 1 said, "Of all things; l
guess l can't go anywhere but I run
across someone I know. The world is
not so large after all"
We are having a good time so far.
Met many pleasant people. Have tick
cts for the Dawn of Peace" next
Wednesday. 1t is said to be even
greater wonder than the Birth of a
Nation" and that is considered a won
derful picture.
Goodbye, one and all,
Your president.