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o% Lh P i) ------ February 19, 1927 TF WINNETKA TALK 29 TT =a The Diary of "E. Z. LIFE" Wintering at DAVENPORT, FLORIDA Mr. "E. Z. Life's" Orange and Grapefruit Grove, Davenport, Florida The Diary I Feb. 7. Heavy dew on grass and flowers look like myriads of diamonds in bright sunshine. Mrs. Life and self spent much of morning studying shrubs and palms on lawn. A reg- ular course in botany. Attended pro- amateur tournament on Holly Hill links in afternoon. About forty of best golfers in pro and amateur class competed. Treated to some fine golf playing. George Christ, the pro here won individual low ball over the whole field. This is weekly event in Polk County. Much interest shown by players. Feb. 2. Put in order for weather and got just what Feb. 4. Another ideal day. Ate hearty breakfast. I wanted. It cannot be beat. Nature is Made up foursome on links. Mastered that putting on her new coat of green. Every- fourth hole at last. Parred it today. Feel where Spring is being heralded. It's a good about it. This course brings out the beautiful transformation. Played my us- best in a golfer. Many playing. Fine class ual good game on the links, scoring an 89. of people. More like home. Picked tan- Played with R. J. B. and wife, members of gerines from tree on Inn lawn. Wonder- a Chicago club. Their first visit here. De- ful treat. Made 19 on lawn putting green lighted. Going to stay until April. Own for 9 holes. Good practice. Everything grove here. Played shuffle-board with Mrs. here for convenience and pleasure of guests. Life and other guests under electric lights. Great sport. Feb. 5. Surprised to meet an old friend from Ev- anston who arrived here last evening. Had long chat. Says that he knows of num- s eh Sh ber of Chicago people coming here this Feb. 8. Awakened by mocking bird singing near my month. Think we ought to have Chicago window. Must be getting sentimental. En- club in Davenport. Our city well repre- joyed his song so much I listened for quite Feb. 3. Feeling tip-top. Took early morning trip through groves. Picked grapefruit from my trees. Valencia oranges on my trees doing fine. Met many guests from Inn motoring through groves. Made up party to bowl- sented among guests. All say it's best a spell. Charmed me. The Spring weather ing green. Had several games. Ladies place to spend winter. Like it more every permeates my whole body, settles in my think it great sport. Almost as fascinating day. Plenty of outdoor life and exhilarat- soul and produces that youthful spirit. This is surely the Fountain of Youth. It's in the air--in the water--in the orange juice --it's everywhere and the spirit spreads among those who come here. It's not a myth--it's a reality. Florida is sure the land of rejuvenation. ting air. This evening so delightful we as golf. Have wonderful bowling green. : played bridge on veranda. Like green carpet. One of three in state. Bowling becoming popular sport. En- joyed smoke after supper on veranda. Finished evening with bridge. : Feb. 6. After breakfast left with party of friends for trip down Ridge. Fine paved highways all the way. Continuous grove country. Wonderful hills and many lakes. Again visited Mountain Lake Park enroute. Rode to top of Iron Mountain, said to be high- est point in Florida. All sections along Ridge look prosperous. Groves in fine condition. Stopped at Highland Park, an- other exclusive winter colony. Returned in time for appetizing supper. Drove 128 miles, every mile over paved roads. he nH ma a. - a EU -- For information and reservations write or telephone WILLIAM G. COLVIN 709 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette Phone Wilmette 1149 CHICAGO OFFICE, 58 E. Washington Street Phone Central 0922 "E. Z. LIFE" takes this opportunity to suggest that you write for the beautifully illustrated booklets of HOLLY HILL INN and the HOLLY HILL COUNTRY CLUB of DAVENPORT. Address, "BE. Z. LIFE" ¢/o HOLLY HILL INN, DAVENPORT, FLORIDA r A ----