The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-28
ILLINOIS CLUB GIVES
Splendid RECEPTION
FOR VISITORS NOW
IN THE CITY

The Illinois Club delightfully."- en-
tertained the tourists in the city with
q reception at the Woman's Club
House this afternoon between the
hours of 2 and 5, during which hours
large number called and partook
OF the Clubs gracious hospitality.
The Club House was beautifully
decorated with bignonia, the beauti-
ful yellow blossoming vine which de-
lights the eye of all at this season.
The windows, doorways. tables, pia.
no and bookcases were garlanded with
these lovely flowers, nasturtiums and
lilies also being used in the decora-
tons.
The visitors were met at the door
by Mrs. Meyer, and after greetings,
they We're invited to register, Mrs
VIM. Steitz being in charge of this
interesting feature. Music through
out the afternoon was furnished by a
victrola presided over by Mrs. P. E.
Chunn.
historical feature of the program
which proved of great interest to all
who called, were photographs of
some of Lakeland's early citizens,
street scenes of the early days and
other pictures of the life of the COM
munity in those days 30 years ago
when there was little else here than
good place to put the splendid
town which has grown from a pine
forest to the largest inland city in
Florida. Among the pictures of early
citizens. was that of the towns found
er, Hon. A. G. Mum; father of MIR.
Morris G. Mum; the city's first ply
stefan and one of three men who
named the town. DR.. j. l.. DeRieux,
father of Mrs. M. F. Hetherington;
Rev. P. R. McCr&y. the late hus-
band of Mrs. p. r. McCrary, and al
so one of the men named Lake.
land, the other gentleman being Mr..
+. r. Trammel, whose picture was
not secured. Photographs were also
on display of Rev. w. M. Boswell,
whose wife resides with her daughter,
Mrs. H. j. Drane. He was a pillar
OF the First Methodist church, min
lister OF many years service and was
also prominently identified with the
school interests of this county. A
photograph of Lakeland's first bank
Ter, Mr. l.. j. j. Nieuwenkamp was al
20 on display as was a picture of
| Capt. W. b. Bonacker. who built the
/ first store in, Lakeland, and whose
lovely home opposite the Kibler, is
still occupied by this honored family.
display of this kind could not be
complete without picture of Col ].
! II. A. Bruce, who built the fremont
and operated same for many years,
being one of the most popular hotel
men in the State. All these honored
pioneers have passed to their final
reward, but their influence has and
will continue to linger over the
many lives they touched as long as
time endures.
Another photograph shown was
that of Mr. r. o. Cresap, Lakeland's
present postmaster, who is one of the
few of the first settlers who remain.
In the picture is also shown his two
sons. Ohio and Phil. Mr.. Cresap has
succeeded in locating the Fountain
of Perpetual Youth, and though past
the tire score and ten mark, is as
full of energy and vim as a man of
40. Pictures of street scenes.
homes and business houses of the
early days were also shown, collec-
ton kindly donated by Mr.. l.. O..
Cason showing the park without a
tree in it, and few frame buildings
assembled around, and other scenes
Of like nature, creating much inter
est. This historical feature was in
charge of Mrs. II. j. Drane.
While the guests looked over these
pictures they also found time to get
acquainted with each other, and the
afternoon passed most delightfully."- for
all. Delicious fruit punch, made from
Florida fruits. was served with waf-
ers. A mound of tangerines on one
of the tables created much admira-
ton, and still more SO when all were
told to help themselves.
This delightful affair goes down