The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-15
STATE
AUTO ASSOCIATION
IN SESSION
HERE TODAY

Lakeland entertained today visitors
from numerous points in Florida, the
occasion being the Triennial Conven-
ton OF the Florida State Automobile
Association. The attendance was
fair, when it is considered that it was
understood that no business was to
come before the meeting, and among
those present were a number of
State notables.
The meeting was called to order by
Hon. NJ. M. Smith, of Orlando, State
president, who made few appropri-
ate remarks, after which Mr.. A. ].
Holworthy. secretary of the Lakeland
Motor Club, made an excellent ad
dress, welcoming the visitors and
bringing out some good points in ref
erence to the work of the Association,
and the relation of the various clubs
thereto. He was followed by Judge
John M. Cheney, Of Orlando, who
dwelt on the benefits and advantages
OF organization, stressing the point
that there are vast sums of money
invested in automobiles in Florida,
and it was therefore proper and ex-
redient that the owners should or
ganize for their protection and the
pleasure Of association.
Mr.. Ed Scott, of Arcadia, member
OF the State Highway Association,
gave an outline of the activities of
the State department in road con-
struction, dwelling on the Importance
of keeping in mind the State bond is
sue to match Florida's Federal ap-
portionment for roads.
AT this juncture, luncheon was an
nounced, and a splendid meal was
served the visitors and the local
members Of the Association by Man
ager Washburn, who opened the Elks'
Dining Room today. Mr.. Washhurn
did himself proud both in the matter
OF menu and service, and the Elks'
Dining Room under his direction will
undoubtedly be most popular insti-
tuition.
After luncheon an amusing stunt
was put on by the establishment Of
Kangaroo court" before whom
quite number of leading citizens
were hailed to show cause why they
should not become members of the
State Auto Association. Arresting
committees secured the city, and un-
der one pretext or another lured va
rious gentlemen down to the Elks
Club, where they found themselves
confronted by the court, presided over
by President M. M. Smith. Judge
Cheney played the part of prosecut-
ing attorney, while Mr.. Van Valken-
burgh acted as clerk of the court.
The confusion of the victims, the
gravity of the court officials, and the
invariable plea of guilty on the part
of the culprit, accompanied by the
initiation fee into the association,
furnished much amusement to the au
dience, composed of the delegates and
many local people.
The following were noted in at
tendance at the meeting:
Oldsmar-D. s. Welch, e. r. Hol-
brook, Mr.. and Mrs. T. e. Dressler,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Senasack, Mr..
and Mrs. o. C. Harris, e. H. Laid.
Mt. Dora-Mr. and Mrs. J. G. La
due, Mrs. Edeburn, Miss Edith Eide
burn, Miss Carrie Trues Miss Crane.
Ocala--W. R. Henry, A. c. Blow
&c. Howell, Il. s. Rodgers.
4 Orlando John M. Cheney, W. M.
Glenn, P. X. Van valkenburgh, M. M.
Smith, J. F. Brokaw.
DeLand-E. W. Brown, 2. T. BEL
by.
Lakeland-A. ]. Holworthy, M. f.
Hetherington, Walter Merrill, U. w.
Iversen, E. G. PARCEL, H. Grady
Zellner, J. c. Swindell, H. q. Pritch-
oft, H. l.. Collins, c. e. Todd, Jos.
Levay, G. o. Pinch, and others.
Plant City-Harold s. Brown, Mrs,
j. S. Brown.
Bartow-Mr. and Mrs. J. /.
Walsh, Miss Helen Walsh.
Arcadia-Ed Scott.
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