The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
FLORAHOME NEWS.

The coming of the New Year was
celebrated by holding watch meet
ing at the Methodist church Sunday
night. The program was announced
for 9 o'clock, and consisted of a SER
mon, appropriate music and refresh
ments. There had been church SER
vices in the morning conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Roland, the pastor, and Rev.
| Mr.. Lee of Interlachen, who gave the
sermon for the watch night meeting.
At midnight the lights were lowered
and the departure of the old year rep
resented by the departure of a black
robed figure leaving through the open
door, and the arrival of little child,
dressed in white, entering at the same
time.
Mr.. Tubbs, as member of the
building committee, announced that
the Methodist conference had appoint
ed Mr.. Swope as Sunday school su-
perintendent for the Methodist church
for the ensuing year, and committee
or board of four, consisting of Mes
DANES Vineyard, Millar, Wolcott and
Hardy to arrange the classes for the
Sunday school. 1t was announced by
Hon. w. R. Revels that the Union
Sunday school would be held at 3
o'clock next Sunday afternoon. Here
tofore it has been held at 10 a. m.
Christmas day was warm and beau
tiful, and every one enjoyed the
Christmas dinner gatherings at the
various homes. In the afternoon the
tennis fans enjoyed themselves at
the tennis grounds in the park, and
attracted quite gathering of specta-
tors. In the evening a small dance
was held at Palmetto Hall for the Wis
itors at home for the holidays.
Mr.. Burton Oster is expecting his
parents to arrive from Illinois this
week for a brief visit. He will ac-
company them to Miami to spend the
remainder of the winter.
Mrs. Sipprell entertained a few
friends in honor of Mrs. Thomas Til
den and Mr.. John Tilden Friday
night.
The many friends of former Super
Cottingham gave him a COR
dial greeting to Florahome. He ar
rived Tuesday night with his family
and is occupying the home which is
opposite the Methodist church.
The Christmas entertainment prov
ed to be a splendid success. 1t was
held in the Methodist church which
was decorated for the occasion with |
palmetto leaves and holly, while two
large holly Christmas trees were fea-
lures of the stage decorations. Cur
tains had been arranged to make it
possible to bring out dramatic and
5ableau effects. A play with Prof.
Pinholster and Miss Irene Pullen as
The principals; short darkie sketch
with Juanita Comos and Willie Rev.
lis, George Davies and others in the
,ast, monologue representing boys
Christmas shopping given by Walter
Smith, and recitations by Emmet
Jackson and others, dramatic song
~ Miss Pullen of Palatka, songs by
Mrs. Hardy, Miss Pullen and Mr.
Ounmire, were included in the pro-
,ram. The burning of red lights dur
ng the Christmas tree tableau de-
ighted the children present, as did
he arrival of Santa Claus who dis
ributed the presents from the tree.
The annual election of officers for
he " l. A. is to be held this Friday
fternoon at the Park Hotel.
A fire destroyed the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. Willie Millar last Friday af-
ernoon, and they have received the
of every one for their loss. S
he fire was supposed to be caused by S
defective fue. 1t started near the y
oof, and they were fortunate enough q
0 save their household belongings, !
lothing, and also to remove the doors
nd windows from the burning house. I
A farmers Institute as an extension 0
ranch of the University of Florida is a
eld Friday. January 5th, from 1890 h
} 1:3O o'clock in Florahome. The
rogram includes lectures on farming, I
fruit fertilizing, live stock,
airying, and other timely subjects. h