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February 11, 1927 WILMETTE LIFE 45 The Diary of "E. Z. LIFE" Wintering at DAVENPORT, FLORIDA · Mr. "E . Z. Life's" Orange and Grapefruit Grove. Davenport, Florida The Diary Jan . 26. Like writing diuy. down here. So many things to write. besides gives me diver sion from other activities. Started day with glass of orange juict>. A tonic fir for tht> Gods. Another summer-like day . Most remarkable weather. Would'nt miss it for a fortune. Mrs. Lift says her hulth so much bertH that she feels likt> her real self. Wt> play bridge most every evenrng. Retired after partaking of glass orange juice. Great guns, but I feel fine today. Played 1 8 holes and had best score since I came to Davenport. Made an 8 6. Know now that I CAN play golf. Owe it to this course . Many guests from Inn ·on links. All agree it's finest in Florida. And I'm with them. Heard wonderful concert from New York over radio this evening. More guests arriving e\·ery day . Inn almost filled to capacity. Finest sN of people I have Her mer. · Jan . 2 8. Jan . 2 7· After one of those make-you-feel-fine · breakfasts, met couple from Wisconsin. Fine folks . He is good golfer and a Scotchman. Says Holly Hill course is Scotchman's course, asked why. he said. because not much chance to lose goif balls. Journeyed in afternoon to Orlando. Be.mtiful city. but the hills around Davenport have the biggest lure. Fine. paved highways going everywhere. Visited one of Florida 's largest cypress saw mills at Loughman. six miles from Davenport. Found complete rest and peace on Inn veranda after supper. Chatted with my Scorch friend. He is good company. Two rounds on the links with my Scotch friend. He is splendid player . but beat him two strokes with on 8 7· Lady and gentleman guests had competitive contest on shuffleboard in afternoon. The l.ldies won the grand prize. Very in teresting affair. Drew quite a crowd. Arranging contest on golf course between ladies and gentlemen for next week . More lady golfers here than last year. Attended concert this evening at Methodist Church. Enjoyed it very much. Attended special services at church . Had minister from neighboring town. who ddivered splendid sermon. Enjoy the homey atmosphere of this linle church. Good congregation. Motored through groves after dinner. Visited Holly Hill Nursery. Wonderful sight. Thousands of Nature's gifts. No wonder they say Florida is land of flowers. Drove to big hill overlooking la)<e where guest at Inn is planning a handsome home. Beautiful location. Jan . 3 1. Invited to new bowling green at golf course. Brother George, C. F., their wives and Mrs. Life joined us and all were initiated into a most fascinating game called lawn bowling. Have beautiful, regulation green, level and grassed like golf green. The ladies were very enthusiastic about bowling. The gentlemen were as much, if not more. Takes great skill to roll bowl ball close to "jack." Told folks at Inn about bowling. All . want to play the game. Had enjoyable ·game shuffteboard under electric lights after supper. Regular June nights. Old Sol keeps on the job. Grapefruit and orange juice started the day right. More guests arriving. Good crowd here. Everybody soc!able. Have many good games of bridge. Golf course, shuffleboard, bowling green, putting green and croquet court kept busy. Fishing parties almost every day. Motor trips afford great enjoymenr. Attended new Florida Theatre in nearby town. Have $2o.ooo pipe organ . Reminded me of movie theatres in Chicago. Friends from Skokie Club arrived tonight. Said they were glad to get here. Look for some more good golf games. J.1n . 29. Feb. 1. J .1n. 1 o. For information and reservations write or telephone "E. Z. LIFE" takes this opportunity to suggest that you write for HILL INN and the WILLIAM G. COLVIN 709 Elmwood the beautifully illustrated booklets of HOLLY HOLLY HILL COUNTRY CLUB of DAVENPORT. Address, I Avenue, Wilmette Phone Wilmette rl 1149 'E. z. LIFE', c/o HOLLY HILL INN, DAVENPORT, FLORIDA CHICAGO OFFICE, 58 E. Washington Street Phone Central 0922