WINTER PARK TOPICS A Weekly Review of Social and Cultural Activities During the Winter Resort Season Entered as second-class matter January 8, 1937, at the Post Office, at Winter Park, Pin., under the Act of March S, 1879. Vol. 12—No. 14 Charles P. Hammond, Publisher Winter Park, Florida, Friday, April 6, 1945 Season Subscription $1.50 Price 10 Cents COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF MRS. JOHN MARTIN LOCAL CELEBRATION OF SOCIAL NOTES WHO DIED EASTER SUNDAY IN 83RD YEAR PAN-AMERICAN WEEK Mrs. John Martin, one of Winter Park's best known and most beloved Pan-American Week, symboliz- Capt. and Mrs. Robert E. Henry, women, died Easter Sunday night in her 83rd year, at the Florida Sani- ing the cooperation of the Amer- Jr., and two daughters, Virginia tarium, where she had been taken last week for treatment. ican Republics, will be observed and Louise, are visiting Mrs. The funeral services on Wednesday, April 4, from April 8 to 15, and will be cele- Henry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid- " "t^llSHHBliiilli 'which were conducted by the Rev. William and brated in Winter Park at a dinner ney Homer. Captain Henry and his «'llg||Pp^JHIBB the Rev. Wilna Constable, co-Pastors of the at the Woman's Club on Saturday family have been at Santa Ana, t....jJTa ,m^m^\&^mmm Unitarian Church, brought a large assemblage evening, April 14. Hon. Spessard Calif., where he was with the of friends to the Martin residence to express L. Holland, ex-Governor of Florida, Western Flying Training Com- then' love and respect. will be toastmaster, and the Hon. mand. The Homers have heard Since their coming to Winter Park in 1928, Herschel Briekell, assistant chief from their daughter, Joy (Mrs. Mrs. Martin and her husband, Dr. John Martin, of the Division of Cultural Coop- Wm. M. Doerflinger) who has been the noted lecturer on International Affairs, at eration of the Department of State, stationed in New Delhi, India, with Rollins College, have always occupied a frontal will speak on "Cultural Relations the O. S. S. that, owing to an in- position in the civic and cultural activities of in the Post-War World," as the jury which she sustained in a mo- the community. Under the name of Prestonia major address. tor accident, she has been invalided Mann Martin she gained international fame from Mr. Briekell is one of the liter- home in an ambulance plane and her sociological thesis, "Prohibiting Poverty," ary leaders who are endeavoring, entered Walter Reed Hospital in which proposed a remedy for periodical depres- through official government chan- Washington. She has now joined sions by a division of labor and a distribution of nels, to interpret the culture of her husband, who has been recently the necessities of life under government regu- the United States to the other assigned to Washington after serv- Prestonia Mann Martin lation. Her proposal brought comment and a American republics. From 1941 ing in Africa, Italy and France Prom a Group of "Animated large measure, of approval from leaders of until 1944, he was senior cultural with the 0. W. I. since the begin- thought all over the world. Mrs. Eleanor Roose- relations officer of the United ning of the war, velMagazinet gave" thContributore book sfavorable comment in her public statements. States Embassy at Bogota in Co- Mr. and Mrs. Homer expect to go Mrs. Martin made many public speeches to explain her theory before lombia. north for the summer and hope to meetings in Florida and the North. She was a contributor to' several Mrs. Robert L. Scott, Jr., the return to Winter Park in the fall, editions of the "Animated Magazine" and her delightful poem, wife of Col. Robert L. Scott, the if there is an available house. "Grandma's Declaration of Independence," revealing at 80 years of age noted flyer and author, is chairman a sturdy, wholesome common-sense, was the most popular of the 1944 of the committee in charge of the Mrs. Wilbur T. Breckenridge, contributions. Copies of this poem as published in Winter Park Topics dinner arrangements. Her com- after a fortnight's visit with her were in demand for months follow- mittee members include Dr. Wil- mother, Mrs. Borton E. Kile, of liam T. Foster, former president Cortland Street, left Friday for her ing. TIMOTHY COLE FILM home at Maplewood, N. J. Mrs. Martin was the daughter of of Reed College; Lt. Comdr. Rob- Dr. John Preston Mann, a promi- TO BE REPEATED ert L. Stevens, executive officer of Mrs. Robert H; Walker, of Balti- nent New York physician and a the Sanford Naval Air Station; more, arrived last week to look relative of Horace Mann, one of The remarkable film made by Mrs. James L, Goodwin, Mrs. Ed- after her property, the former America's pioneers in the field of Harvard University entitled "The win P. Granberi'y, Mrs, Eldridge Hazen estate on Lakemont and public education. She attended the Last of the Engravers" which de- Hart, Mrs. George Loane and Miss Phelps Avenues, and to be with her picts the late Timothy Cole mak- Winifred Robinson. sister, Mrs, David PI. McKinley, Concord School of Philosophy at ing an engraving of a picture by s Concord, Mass., and remembered El Greco, will be shown again at The dinner is open to the public also of Baltimore, and her niece, well Ralph Waldo Emerson, imbib- the Morse Gallery on Sunday, at $1.75 per plate. Reservations Mrs. de Haven Manley, of Mont- '•A ing much of the philosophy which April 8, at 3:30 p.m. The exhibi- with remittances are to be sent elair, N. J., and little son, who are went into the Brooke Farm experi- tion of the work of Frank French, prior to Wednesday, April 11, to occupying the cottage on the estate. ment and later putting it into use contemporary of Cole and himself Dr. A, J. Hanna, Rollins College, (Continued on page 0) at Summerbrook, Keene, N. Y,, one of the world's greatest engrav- where she met and married John ers, is being continued at the Gal- MRS. SCOLLARD DISCUSSES LEBANON MYSTIC Martin in 1900. lery. Besides her husband^ Mrs. Mar- WHO SAID "WORK IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE" tin is survived by three adopted The Poetry Society met Satur- over the world to fire the spirit of children, Jonathon, of Brooklyn, PLAYERS CLUB SCORES day, Jfarch 31, when the president, youth. and Robin of Staten Island, and Mrs, Clinton Scollard, discussed the Gibran said long ago, "I see an Mrs. Charmaine Duffany, all of IN "MALE ANIMAL" poet and painter, Kahlil Gibran, awakening of conscience that will New York state. "The Male Animal" playing this the Syrian mystic whom she. had not allow one people to rule an- week at the Annie Russell Theatre known in New York for 14 years. other." This seems a prophecy of The Winter Park Unitarian Alli- is the second presentation of the Mrs. Scollard took as a point of Lebanon's having a seat at the San ance at its annual meeting held at Players Club, and its success is an- departure the recently published Francisco Conference. He pointed the Woman's Club, Tuesday, April other tribute to the ambition and biography, "This Man From Leb- out that wars for liberty have been 3, passed the following resolution: talent of this group of actors. Ably anon," by Barbara Young, who (Continued oik paye 5) MRS. JOHN MARTIN cast and directed by Sgt. Robert often recorded his poems as he "In the death of Prestonia Mann Maurer, the Players carry off this composed them, pacing back and WALTER H. SCHULTZ, popular comedy wth skill and pro- forth in his studio, and who later Martin we, the Unitarian women became his literary executrix. of Winter Park, have lost the best fessional elan, giving Winter Park- CITY CLERK* DIES known and best loved member of ians four nights of "good theatre." Gibran was born in 1883 within To a community saddened by the our group. Sewing with us regu- The final performance comes Sat- a mile of the Lebanon cedars. At knowledge of his critical illness larly for our,service men overseas, urday evening. the age of 12 he was brought to the during the past few months, the generously aiding our activities Outstanding in their parts are United States by his mother, after death of Walter H. Schnltz on financially, opening her hospitable S/Sgt, Wesley Goddard, the lov- the death of his father, but he re- Thursday, March 29, was an event home for benefits, and, above all, able Prof. Turner, Genevieve Dam- turned two years later to Lebanon which called forth a general ex- giving us the privilege of her per- berg as the charming Mrs. Turner, because he had the urge to fulfill pression of sorrow. Mr. Schultz sonal friendship, she leaves with and Sgt. Bob Cannon, the typical a mission to his own people. Here had become so prominently identi- us a very precious memory. rally-day alumnus, Joe Ferguson. he studied in the college at Beirut fied with every aspect of life in "Original, independent, witty; an The Professor's interest in. English for six years. Winter Park that his passing was author often heard with delight by prose stirs up a tornado of criti- From childhood Gibran was a personal loss to each of us. He thousands at the Animated Maga- cism involving college loyalty, pol- actuated by the spirit of freedom. had the natural gift of friendliness zine; a pioneer in social planning itics, ideals, almost costs him his "Spirits Rebellious," published and a willingness to help his neigh- through her book, "Prohibiting lovely wife and his position, just •when he was 20, was a protest bors that gave him a unique niche Poverty," carrying on the impulse because he intends to illustrate his against outworn government and in the community and made his of- received in her girlhood at the lecture with a letter written by a religion, the result of which was fice in the City Hall a refuge for Concord School of Philosophy; hon- man condemned as an anarchist! excommunication from the Maron- all kinds of people needing advice oring both her maiden name, linked Sgt. Donald Smolen, Maj. Samuel ite Catholic Church and exile by the and information. with that of Horace Mann, her Hershey, Sgt. Leo Nagle, M/Sgt. ruling Turks. The book was burned Coming to Winter Park with his (Continued on page %) (Continued on yaye 4) in Beirut and the sparks flew all (Continued on -page S) Page Two WINTER PARK TOPICS, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1945 cut who are residing in this vicin- SOCIAL NEWS ity. The pulpit at the Congrega- tional-Christian Church has been Miss Elizabeth Perkins is at the occupied for the past two months Seminole Hotel and greeting her by Dr. Potter, who, with his wife, many friends here after passing is returning- to Hartford next week. Frances Slater the season on the East Coast. She The Rev. George Greene, of Say- will return to New York on the brook, Conn., will preach at the 10th. local church the next four Sundays. Mr. and Mrs. Lucius E. Harris Mrs. Greene is the former Margery were hosts at a small tea at their Chindahl, daughter of Mr. George residence on Cortland Street Tues- L. Chindahl of Maitland, and a day for a group from All Saints graduate of Rollins College. The Church, where Mr. Harris is organ- couple have twin sons, born last ist and choir director. September. Gowns — Wraps ' Lt. Col. and Mrs. Osborn C. Wil- The 62nd annual meeting of the son (the former Rebecca Coleman Florida Congregational - Christian Holt), are now settled in their re- Conference will be held April 10,11 Sport Glothes eently purchased home on Seminole and 12 at the local church. This Drive, for many years the residence important meeting is the first since of Dr. Arthur McGugan. The Mc- the Florida conference became self- Gugans now reside in Kissimmee supporting and self-governing and and the doctor has returned to the first for the new state superin- active practice, with offices in Or- tendent, Rev. William N. T'uttle. lando. Fellowship supper will be served San Juan Hotel Building Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lindon for the delegates. Smith departed the first of the At the surprise party given for week for Dublin, N. H., after an- President Holt by the Rollins fac- cere sympathy in his loss; and upon other season spent at El Cortez ulty and staff last week to cele- our records we would spread this Apartments. Both Mr. and Mrs.brate his twentieth anniversary as tribute of esteem and affection. Smith have been much in demand head of the college, so many bright Winter Park, Florida The Jade Lantern as speakers due to their wide in- and clever features for entertain- April 3rd, 1945 (Studio of C. K. Huang) terests and wealth of information ment were worked out, that Winter Mrs. Livingston Stebbins, Pres. on many subjects accumulated by Park Topics wishes to give credit Harriet Stevens Smith, Sec." to those who originated them. Mrs. Arts—Gifts travel and study. Jewelry — Bags Dr. and Mrs. Earle Vander William Fort, as general chairman The Hannibal Square Associates Werker have returned to their for the affair, had the able help of wish to thank all those who so gen- Chinese Linens summer home in Newtown, Conn., Miss Gwynn-Jeffries to arrange the erously responded to the appeal for Leather Goods playlet, Dean Edmonds and How-funds to organize a club for Negro after passing the season at Eliza- ard Bailey put on the broadcast; Picture Frames beth Warner House. Other guests working boys. The results have Lamps and Shades who have gone north are Mr. and Miss Betty Cameron, Miss Deedee been so satisfactory that a suitable Mrs. William R. Webster, to Plummer, Miss Constance Ort- room has been rented, an un- Occasional Furniture Bridgeport, Conn., and Mr. andmayer and Mrs. Florence R. A, usually experienced Negro leader Mexican Imports Mrs. Crowe, who returned to South Wilde decorated the scrapbook and has been engaged and the club will made the silhouettes presented to be started in the near future. Norwalk, Conn. Mr. Crowe has Dr. Holt; Miss Helen Meason ar- been on the teaching staff of Rol- If there are any who are still New shipment of artistic ranged for the program of 20 lim- pottery, including low bowls, lins College this winter. Warner ericks, to describe each year; Miss planning to send in their contribu- House will remain open until the Takach was chairman for the mu- tions may we remind you that the for flower arrangements and first of May, sic; Mrs. Wattlfis attended to re- response to the Boys Club Fund needle-type flower holders Mrs. J. S., Capen1 and Miss Lor- freshments and the gift of a tray has been adequate but the general just arrived. etta Salmon entertained at a small and breakfast set of lustre china fund of the society which supports Phillips Block Winter Park courtesy tea at the latter's home was selected by Mrs. Wilcox and the library and the playground still on Interlachen Avenue for Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Van Buren. lacks a little of its required quota. Mrs. Rockwell Harmon Potter. A check may be sent to Mrs. John Guests were a group of Dr. Potter's E. Neville, 482 Chase Avenue, Win- ter Park. former parishoners from Connecti- COMMUNITY MOURNS Your Dependable Druggist (Continued from pctf/e 1) kinsman, and married name, insep- Handicraft Studio arable from that of our distin- The Rexall Store guished citizen, John Martin; with TAYLOR AND EDWAHDS this fine woman passes an unfor- 532 Park Ave., South WINTER PARK, r FLORIDA gettable character and, indeed, a For Prescriptions memorable generation. Colorful hand-woven linen "She would not have us mourn Cosmetics or cotton luncheon sets, tow- her passing- in the fullness of Elizabeth Arden and years; yet may we find some sig- els, and lovely bags in white nificance and consolation in her DuBarry Specialties passing on Easter, the day of re- and colors. McNicol cards. newal, the day assuring us that Tel. 796 and 797 'Life is ever lord of death.' "To her devoted husband, we, the Elizabeth S. Bayles members of the Winter Park Wom- en's Alliance, beg to send our sin-

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COMMUNITY BENEFITS accompanied, of which singing PLAYERS CLUB SCORES organized 20 years ago when Dr. societies are as ignorant as the A. J. Hanna, director of Inter- FROM CHORAL SINGING public. It cannot be too often re- (Continued from page 1) American studies of Rollins, visited peated that to study and listen to Albert Elites and Charlotte Zucker The Choral Society in American added to their dramatic reputations the Cuban capital. the performance of polyphonic Miss Golding is a graduate of communities has long been re- works of the hig'hest type afford with characteristically fine per- garded highly as a stimulus toward formances. Their parts, played with New York University, a member better living. In regular attend- the surest and quickest means of assurance and humor, highlighted of Phi Beta Kappa, and was at one ance for study of the works of the developing musical intelligence. In- the fine interpretations of the cen- time in charge of correspondence ability to realize the dignity and in Spanish and Portuguese of the great masters under the direction loftiness of such works is a proof tral triangle. of a competent musician lies a "The Male Animal" is a real hit, Wall Street branch of the Bank of of narrowness and want of dis- London and South America. most inspiring influence that crimination, not an evidence of ad- and the theatre-going public is reaches out thro u g h families, grateful to the Rollins Players for schools and the whole community. vanced taste. To be so steeped in sponsoring such good entertain- This wholesome effect was well ex- admiration for glowing tone colour ment. pressed by the late Arthur Mees, as to be incapable of enjoying the Dr. and Mrs. John M. one of America's most distin- beauty of structural perfection is Miss Alyce Golding, Rollins Col- McGann desire now to guished choral conductors, for an indication of unsound taste. lege instructor in Spanish, left here engage two rooms and many years director of the Men- "He who has learned to under- last Saturday for Cuba, where she bath for the months delssohn Club in New York and stand Bach and Handel will com- will serve as a good will ambas- also of the famous Worcester Fes- prehend Wagner much more fully sador from Florida to Havana for of January and Febru- tival. This excerpt has been than he whose horizon is limited a series of meetings, consultations ary, 1946, within not brought to the attention of Topics by Wagner and his followers. and interviews with educational more than 10 minutes' by an enthusiastic sponsor. of. the Those communities which have sup- leaders of Havana. While in the walk to the Seminole Winter Park Bach Festival:,' . ported and continue to support Cuban capital Miss Golding will be choral societies guided by high pur- the guest of honor at a meeting Hotel. Address, 666 i "In what way the influences em- poses are in the possession of the of the Rollins Alumni Club of Seminole Drive. Tele- anating from the modern, lyric most efficient agencies for the dis- Cuba, according to an announce- phone 139-W. drama, which are making.. .them- semination of genuine and intel- ment made by its president, F. selves felt in every sphere of mu- ligent love for music. No plea for Antonio Rodriguez. This club was sical composition, will ultimately the encouragement and promotion affect the forms of choral music, of choral culture can be strong the methods of choral writing', and enough," in consequence, chorus singing it- self, it is impossible to forecast. Le Cercle Francais at Rollins An Outstanding That the scope of choral technics College . will meet at the French should be extended in various direc- House at 4:30 o'clock this after- tions and new difficulties be pre- noon, it is announced by the Baron- sented to singers is inevitable. In ess Colette van Boecop, resident Winter Park Home the meantime choral culture, which head of La Maison Provencale. is now almost exclusively in charge Students of the Rollins Conserv- of amateurs, has not yet outgrown atory of Music and students of FOR SALE the requirements of existing choral Mme. Louise Homer will present a literature, nor has musical under- musical program, and a French One of the most beautiful residences in the City, standing risen above its apprecia- play will be staged as a special on Old England Avenue, near Country Club and Lake tion. feature. Non-members of Le Cercle Maitland, a short distance from the business section, There are untold treasures of Francais are invited to attend at a yet in a peaceful, quiet and refined neighborhood of chorus music, accompanied and un- small admittance fee. lovely homes. This home has always been occupied by its present owner. Completely and tastefully furnished. Excellent con- dition throughout. Three bedrooms, two tile baths on ground floor. Garage has two service apartments. Steam heating1, automatic oil burning furnace. •

DISTINCTIVE GIFTS FRANCES (THEIR 322 E. Park Ave. Extends a cordial invitation to recent arrivals to become acquainted with her recently enlarged shop in the Phillips- Block Silver • Glassware • Minton China • Costume Jewelry Bambie Tie. Leather • Bags • Greeting Cards • Toys All White, DR. POWELL SPRING'S best of poetic thought and expres- sion, Dr. Spring is conspicuously Beige NEW PUBLICATIONS qualified by temperament and Announcement has just been training to render notable service made of two new books to appear to the cause of poetry." early in April by Dr. Powell A third book by Dr. Spring is Spring. The first of these bears now in press entitled "Novalis, Pio- WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP the title "The Spirit of Literature," neer of the Spirit," which will be 64 N. Orange Ave. and is an expansion of the lecture out some time this summer, he recently gave under the auspices Ruth T. Bliss. ORLANDO of the Rollins College Adult Edu- cation Series. UNIVERSITY CLUB "Thomas Jefferson, Architect and Builder," will be the subject of an which he made for her famous violins, clarinets, cornets or any address by Mr. I. T. Frary at the journey to the Crimea. other type of instrument. Will regular meeting of the University In his letter of presentation, Mr. anyone having such articles which Club tomorrow evening, Saturday, Davies states: "Historians record they no longer need and would like April 7, at 7:30 sharp. . that it took many months for Po- to put to good use, get in touch A Ladies' Night will be given at temkin to arrange the trip and to with Mrs. Albert Shaw, chairman, the Woman's Club on Thursday perfect plans for this royal jour- telephone 572, or Mrs. Charles evening, April 12, at 8 p.m. Admis- ney. The Empress was accom- Hammond, telephone 163. sion will be by ticket only. A spe- panied not only by her court but by ial program is being arranged for the diplomatic corps as well, Vil- the occasion. lages were erected to provide ac- I TAKE A BOOK HOME commodations and visiting places to ON 80th BIRTHDAY break the journey. It is from this Buy it at A century has four-fifths passed historical episode that the phrase, Since I first saw the day; 1 THE BOOKERY Now, standing: on Time's milestone 'Potenikin Village, found its origin. (Opp. the Bank) And peering at it all, It was alleged by some of the am- Time, itself, comes up to me bassadors hostile to the court, that I Phone 282-W From all along: the way And present, past and future merge many of these villages were only In fashion to appall. facades. En route, Catherine stopped at Dnepropetrovsk for The past, with all its pleasures great Of body and of mind, some time before proceeding by The future, in that happy state barge down the river to Odessa. RAY GREENE Where our loved ones we'd find, This Greek Orthodox Temple had REALTOR Combine, within this fleeting hour Whose memories we prize, been erected in her honor to cele- Office now located at 111 E. And lead us on to grasp the power brate her visit to the city." Park Ave., S., opposite rail- The other is a book of inspira- Their truths to realize. The painting will be placed in road station. Tel. 620. tional poetry, entitled "The New Thus, as we view our passing days the Knowles Memorial Chapel as a Dawn," which has already been re- The lesson seems to be— valuable addition to the college's The Present is, in many ways, viewed by magazine editors. Etta Our blessed Eternity. collection of religious paintings by Josephean Murfey, of "Poetry Car- W. D. HOKNE. old masters. BETTER REAL PROPERTY avan," writes: "Light is the theme January 25, 1865-1945. of these soul-probing poems, the Musical instruments of all kinds R.B. HACKNEY light that man kindles from within, RARE RUSSIAN PICTURE are being sought by the "Music in where dwells the healing Word. If Hospitals" Committee of the Na- REG. REAL ESTATE BROKER today's darkened world would GIVEN TO ROLLINS tional Federation of Music Clubs. SALES INVESTMENTS RENTALS' launch his "Argosy of the Spirit," There is great demand by patients A Russian religious painting of 104 E. Park Ave. Tel. 421-W how rapidly we would sail into the unusual historic interest has been at Army and Navy hospitals for "New Dawn" of man's conscious- presented to Rollins College by the ness of his unbounded spiritual Hon. Joseph E. Davies, former U.S. dimensions ? Here are glorous blue- Ambassador to Russia. ECONOMY AND QUALITY AT prints for a spirtually enlightened The painting, which Mr. Davies race, a race whose creed is oneness procured for his Russian collection THAMES MARKETESSEN and whose eyes are starred with came from Dnepropetrovsk in the Come in and get acquainted 'inwardness of sight.' Statesmen, Ukraine. It is reliably authenti- GROCERIES • MEATS • VEGETABLES educators, theologians—all mould- cated, according to Mr. Davies, ers of human minds should put the that it came from a small Greek message of these light-diffusing Orthodox Temple which had been lyrics into prompt action." built in the latter part of the Eigh- L. •W. Neff, editor of "Verse- teenth Century by Potemkin, the Craft," writes: "If, as many affirm, husband of Catherine the Great, as BARTON'S the philosophic lyric embodies the part of the elaborate arrangement RADIO AND ELECTRIC SERVICE Next to Colony Theatre THE ODD SHOP TELEPHONE 93 WINTER PARK, FLORIDA Completely Equipped to Service all Electrical Appliances Closing for the Summer on April 7 ... Eeductions Ruth M. Macreadie — Marion E. Quinn 538 Park Ave. South, Nearest Shop to Rollins Campus Orlando Typewriter Exchange 13 S. Main St. Tel. 8158 Winter Park Insurance Agency ORLANDO, FLA. GENERAL INSURANCE Complete Office All Risk Policie 3 — Jewelry -— Furs — Oriental Rugs — Outfitters Paintings -- Hobbies Phone 655 128 Park Avenue, South Central Florida's Largest WINTER PARK TOPICS, FRIDAY, APEIL 6, 1945 Page Five MRS. SCOLLARD (Continued from page 1) fought,,but the great of this world, Socrates, Jesns, Jeanne d'Arc, and Lincoln all declared that it should One of the Finest Estates in Winter Park be won by love, not violence. Now Offered for Sale at a Very Attractive Price "Jesus, the Son of Man," con- sidered his best work by Mrs. Scol- This property is located in the most desirable residential section oi Winter lard, is made up of His words and deeds as told and recorded by 70 Park. The residence has always been occupied by the owner and maintained accord- persons who knew Him, among ingly. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with ample sprinkler system arid them the remorseful Barabbas on the last words of Jesus, "Father, surrounded by an artistic low wall. forgive them, for they know not what they do." As preparation for House Particulars—Ground the writing of this book the author floor: Very large living room, learned Aramaic and made a study dining room, butler's pantry, of the people of the Holy Land. breakfast porch, den or '."The Prophet" is Gibran's best library, kitchen, one bedroom known work and the one that has with tiled bath. Second floor: 3 master bedrooms and 3 tiled had the most influence because it baths, one bathroom, excep- shows a way of life. The idea of it tionally large. Ample closet came to him during his fifteenth space through entire house. year, but his mother said "No" to Servant's room and bath. Oil his first versions. After he came furnace. Two-car garage and to reside in New York in 1910 he 4-car garage shed. Outside again ' wrote "The Prophet" in grille. Fourteen citrus bear- Arabic, the language of 300 million ing trees people, and then over a period of five years, during which it was Guest house has 2 bed- written five times by the poet's own rooms and 1 bath, also lava- hand, he transformed, not trans- tory and toilet. On first lated, it into English. It has been floor, large combination liv- translated into almost 40 lan- ing room, game room, bar or guages, and the influence of its kitchen, gas steam radiators. Christ-like teaching has been incal- culable. The price of this property has been reduced $10,000 to induce a quick sale. If In "The Prophet" Gibran says, "Work is love made visible. ... If interested communicate with you bake bread with indifference you bake a bitter bread." "Pain is THE WINTER PARK LAND CO., Realtors the breaking of the shell that en- closes the understanding." "Your 128 E. Park Avenue, Winter Park, Fla. Tel. 655 daily life is your temple and your religion." "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you BARBARA BALSARA TO Eev. R. P. Ingersoll, an old friend ager. For the past 12years he filled truly give." And so on in inspiring BE HEARD IN RECITAL of the family. the post of City Clerk. He was expositions of much that affects our "To live in the hearts of those prominent in civic organizations daily lives." Miss Barbara Balsara, soprano- we leave behind is not to .die." So an4, in :the Cong|j$£ati.SJjal.!Cfeu*ohJ•'. soloist of the Rollins Chapel those who were privileged to know and served as a tfiustee oi Hunger- In "The Madman," published in the Harrises will cherish in their ford School. 1918, is the poem "Defeat," which Choir, and an outstanding pupil of Mine. Louise Homer at the Rollins hearts a memory that will live. The funeral service at the Con- Mrs, Seollard read with feeling. Such consecrated Christian lives The closing stanza expresses its Conservatory of Music, will be pre- gregational Church on Monday was sented in recital on Sunday eve- are all too rare. Such serene, fear- conducted by the Rev. Rockwell theme. less faith is a challenge we dare "Defeat, my Defeat, my deathless ning, April 8, 8:15 p.m., at the Harmon Potter, and Rev. Louis J. Annie Russell Theatre. Miss Bal- not refuse. Luethi, both of whom gave impres- courage, Mary Harris was a fine example You and I shall laugh together sara has been heard in concerts at sive tributes to the character and the hotels during the season and of g-rowing older with grace and record of the deceased. The church with the storm, has given recitals in Jacksonville beauty of character. Her three was filled with mourners from And together we shall dig graves and Tampa. She recently appeared children with the six grandchildren, every walk of life and beautified by of all that die in us." with Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Carlo are endowed and well equipped the floral offerings of friends and Gibran was also an artist of at a concert in Cocoa, Fla. She will mentally and spiritually to carry associates, parts, and haying studied in Paris be remembered as giving an espe- tin the Harris tradition. W. F. P. at various times, he painted in- Mi, Schultz is survived by his cially good performance of Gretel widow, Mrs. Louise Bradshaw numerable pictures, among them last season at Mme. Homer's con- portraits of many notable persons WALTER H. SCHULTZ Schultz; three sons, Walter B. cert when parts of "Hansel and (Gontinned .{ram page 1) Schultz of Jacksonville, Wallace L. in Paris and the United States, Gretel" were performed. where his work was often ex- parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz of Jacksonville and Lt. hibited. The recital is open to the public Schultz, at the age of 2, Walter Stanley A. Schultz in the Army Air without charge. Schultz was educated in the public Forces, stationed at Lincoln, Neb.; Gibran was loved and reverenced school, Rollins College and the Uni- two grandsons, Lea and Richie by the Syrians whose welfare he versity of Florida. Following an Schultz of Jacksonville; two broth- had at heart from his youth. When MARY ALMA HARRIS active business career, he served ers, Arthur Schultz of Winter Park he died at the age of 47, his body successively as member of the and Lea Schultz of Jacksonville; was taken to Boston, where a vigil One of her favorite passages of Scripture: "Let not your heart be county school board, Mayor in 1922, and a step-sister, Mrs. William M. by sorrowing followers was ob- city commissioner, and city man- Kennedy of Saltville, Va. served in the Syrian Church of our troubled; ye believe in God, believe Lady of the Cedars. When he ar- also in Me." llved in Lebanon never had such March 27, 1941, Volume I of homage been paid to any man, liv- "Arthur M. Harris" was finished, a ing or dead. He was borne from volume crowded with good deeds, WE ARE BROKERS AND DEALERS IN dedicated to those he loved and Beirut amidst loyal and loving fol- served, and written in close com- LISTED AND UNLISTED lowers to his final resting place in munion with his Maker and Mas- the Monastery of Mar-Sarkis in his ter, and in more than 50 life chap- native mountain village of north- ters in collaboration with his de- STOCKS AND BONDS ern Lebanon. To his tomb men voted wife, Mary. now make pilgrimages as to the AND SHALL BE PLEASED TO SERVE YOU shrine of a saint. March, 27, 1945, Mary Alma MABEL MOUNTSIER. Harris completed a short interlude, breathing sweet memories at the close of which she joined her wait- After reading your copy of Winter ing husband, to share again another Cohu & Torrey Park Topics send it to your friends home and another volume of peace up North. It will save writing a long and understanding. Members New York Stock Exchange letter. In 1937, Mrs. Harris said to her 1 Wall Street, New York husband, "Arthur, I am so glad HERBERT L. FLINT you persuaded me to build here. Sidney W. Haley, Branch Manager There are so many lovely people ORLANDO, FLORIDA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT and I have Oh, so many friends." 26 Wall Street Telephone 5194 Fellow of American Society On Thursday, March 29, the "Oh, of Landscape Architects so many friends" taxed the capa- St. Petersburg New York Syracuse, N. Y. 1427 Westchester Ave. cious rooms of the Harris home to Phone W. P. 563-R express their love, when the funeral Ft. Lauderdale Miami Newark, N. J. services were held, conducted by Page Six WINTER PAEK TOPICS, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1945 T33OX XEC THE ROLLINS PRESS STORE, INC. ( REAL ESTATE ( GREETING CARDS 340 Park Avenue, Norh Phillips Building Tel. 555 OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES ktOXXT. GEE lives of farm and fisher folk and MISS KYLE DISCOVERS embodied it in "Deep Haven." "A 310 E. Park Ave., South Winter Park, Florida LITERARY MAINE Country Doctor," and "The Coun- try of the Pointed Firs." A smile A popular speaker and Maine as of reminiscent enjoyment rippled a subject brought a large and ex- over the audience at the mention of JAMES W. RANKIN TO 66th AI Bn., % Postmaster, New pectant audience to the Woman's the two well-loved books, "Captain York. Eastern France, 14 Jan., '45. Club on Wednesday morning. Miss January," by Laura E. Richards, HEAD HARVARD CLUB Hello, Home: Anne D. Kyle explained that her and Kate Douglas Wiggin's candid The Harvard Club of Central Well, how are you making out, title, "The Discovery of Maine, young heroine, "Rebecca of Sunny- Florida, holding its annual meeting ole gal? The folks taking care of did not concern early explorations, brook Farm." at the Chamber of Commerce last you? I certainly have learned to but Maine as a subject for liter- Neglected for a time, Maine was Saturday night, elected James W. appreciate your warmth and solid- ature. once again discovered when Gladys Rankin, of Gloucester, Mass., and ity in the past several months. And Hex audience soon realized with, Hasty Carroll wrote, "As the Earth Winter Park as president for with that new heating unit you enjoyment that her intimate ac- Turns," and started a spate of 1946-46, succeeding Maxwell A. sure must be keen. quaintance with Maine people and Maine books which after 12 years Kilvert, who has held the office for Remember all the swell parties their ways added zest and humor to shows little sign of running dry. the last two years. and dances we used to have? And her keen evaluation of Maine books To shorten the long list of books and those who wrote them. Who Mr. Rankin is a well known re- I was always so proud, cause since 1933, Miss Kyle limited her- tired educator, and a member of everyone would compliment your but Miss Kyle -would borrow the self to those authors_ identified with language of radio to class Samuel the class of 1892 at Harvard. beauty. the Blue Hill region where she Other officers were elected as fol- Well, 1135, Ole Gal, let me tell de Champlain's description of the makes her summer home. Her Isles des Monts Deserts as a "com- lows: Vice president, William Tru- you sumpin: I've seen a whale of familiarity with the people there fant Foster, 1901, of Newton, a lot of homes, Northern, South- mercial"? "He wrote to sell the enabled her to flavor her own idea of settling this new country/' Mass.; secretary, Dr. Byam Hol- ern, English, French, and many of opinions with salty comments from lings, 1900, of Boston. Mr. Foster the latter were irreparably ruined, she said. "The writings of the the local characters. To Mary El- early explorers and Jesuit mission- is director of the Pollak Founda- yet have I to see a home so full len Chase she gave high place tion. Col. Alfred Hasbrouck of of love and understanding, a home aries were journalistic, not really among women novelists of her literature but the substance from Winter Park was re-elected treas- with a family so closely knit to- time. The Blue Hill background urer. which later writers would make lit- appears in Mary Peters and Silas gether, and a home so outstand- erature." Crockett, in the less known but en- Mr. Kilvert, class of 1889, Mur- ingly pretty as you. ray Hines, 1901, and Alex Gunn, My favorite picture of you has Another period opened with a tertaining tale of the "American House," by Mary Ellen's sister, and 1911, were elected as the executive guys and gals running in and out, bang in 1862 when the "Pearl of committee. The club voted $50 as Mother and Father reading in the Orr's Island" appeared on the book again in the "Little Locksmith," by Katherine Butler Hathaway. The a donation to the Edward Mott patio, cars parked all over your counters. For the second time Har- Davis memorial fund to promote lawn, and real free laughter ring- riet Beecher Stowe had produced different flavor of offshore life has been caught in island stories, the study of wild life and conserva- ing across the lake. a best seller. Her success started tion among Winter Park school a whole school of writing of the Rachel Field's rare little volume, Subscribe to Winter Park Topics, "God's Pocket," "Winter Harbor," children. Mr. Davis was the late §1.50 for the season. same romantic and sentimental curator of the Beal-Maltbie Shell type. Maine rustics, quaint in dia- by Bernice: Richmond and "The Weir," by Grace Moore. Museum at Rollins College, which lect but of sterling qualities, be- he was j largely instrumental in came stock characters, and storm "Only one person down our way," bringing; to the Rollins campus. j| NO DUPLICATES and shipwreck could always fur- Miss Kyle said in conclusion, "can The contribution was specified as K If you would like to send nish the foundling heroine. put his neighbors in a book and two years grant at |25 annually. 5*$ friends in the North some Sara Orne Jewett introduced a make them like it. That one is ft distinctive gift as a spuvenir new and higher type of novel. She E. B. White of the New Yorker, |{ of your Florida visit, you saw the drama in the simple daily and author of "One Man's Meat." SOLDIER EMERY WRITES if will find many choice treas- These essays, first published in TO HIS FAMILY HOME g ures that can not be dupli- Harper's Magazine, contain ob- ;•} cated at the Lucy Little servations on letters and life with Most of the boys in the service ft Flower and Antique Shop. accent on Maine, as viewed by a think their home towns are the best '.' Visitors who know antiques O'Brien's tenderfoot farmer. Louise Prouty places in the whole world and their letters often tell how one shovel of 5-5 and are always on the look- home dirt is worth all the palaces ft out for good collections, as- Pharmacy How Winter Park schools will be in creation. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore ^ sure us that they have not Opposite Colony Theatre affected by changes in school laws Emery received a unique letter Jv seen anywhere in Florida the before the present state legislature from their son, Weston, who is in ft equal of ours. will be discussed by Nelson Glass, France, which is directed to his |-| Many fine antique chairs Prescriptions — Drugs principal of the Elementary School, home, the very house itself in # have just been brought in, Cosmetics •— Candies in a talk on "Proposed Legislation which he was happy with his fam- ;.; also rare china and glass. for Our Schools," at the Woman's ily and friends. We quote: Sandwiches Club Department of Community I Lucy Little Flower and Service luncheon, Wednesday, April To—The Emery Homestead, 1135 $ Antique Shop 11. Reservations are to be sent to Lakeview Dr., Winter Park, Fla. Telephone Mrs. S. A. Weissenburger by From—Pfc. Weston L. Emery, ft 534 Park Avenue, South, April 7. Co. 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