Page Twelve CATSKHX MOUNTAIN NEWS Friday, May 1, 1936

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FLEISCHMANNS OBSERVATIONS

From a Lady's Notebook

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country of the world with double stars, the places most outstand­ing or most characteristic of that country or not to be seen any­where else in the world. In Ameri­ca three places are double starred —Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon and Magnolia Gardens—each a work of nature so widely differ­ent and each so majestically beau­tiful. Magnolia Gardens complete­ly beggar description. Words are futile and the artist's palette in­adequate to translate its subtle beauty. Next to the thing itself, the subconscious mind can best re­call the picture.

Imagine if you can expansive vista, bordered on either side with brilliant color against dull and verdent greens, leading the eye to the dark waters of a lake that mirrors the bright spring sky and the galaxy of color that margins its shores. We aro standing near the house gazing down over this expanse of velvet lawn. On the left a tall Walt oak shrouded with the yellow profusion of a Lady Bankam rose and the long purple panniclcs of wisteria dominates the scene. Nearby are other roses and the blossoms of pink and white dogwood, double bridal wreath in graceful festoons, a conchina tree, deep blood red and wavy white camillias and every­where the gay accent of brilliant azaleas in shades that run a riot­ous gamut of color from deep rose through lavender and flame to dli-cate pink and white. An ancient Live Oak with its soft, finely cut dainty foliage, stands out like a Colonial belle in hoopskirts and frills. The Magnolia tree nearby with its glossy deep-toned leaves of rubbery texture might be her lord but he doesn't bow for he is very tall and shapely and digni­fied in his satin attire.

A pathway winding about to the left took us to a peaceful glade where straight columned Cypress, dipping their feet in the shallow depth of another lake turned its waters to inky black and virginal long-leaf pines towered from 50 to 100 feet towards the bright blue sky. At the very feet of these majestic giants as if to en­hance their own daintiness' grew tiny fary-like lilies. In this garden man has glorified Nature and its serene beauty has a celestial quality. Nothing ever seemed so much a part of a universal plan or quite so unworldly. As one fol­lows its broad flower-decked aisles to new vistas and its wind­ing paths that skirt lazy lakes or thread their way between banks of dazzling color occassionally crossing picturesque bridges one approaches the gateway under a canopy of climbing roses and drooping wisteria and wakens with a start to the realization that another world—typified by your motor car in the parking space just beyond—lies outside.

An article in a recent number of "Better Homes and Gardens Magazine" refers to Magnolia Gardens as a "daring riot of glam­orous blossoms massed in a bou­quet 100 feet high and 25 acres broad" and calls it Mother Na­ture's undenominational Easter observance A visit there is surely a most appropriate and fitting personal Easter observance. I can­not think of it in conservative terms and wero I to attempt to describe it in the superlative man­ner that it deserves my descrip­tion would sound like a testimon­ial and still fail to form a picture that would do justice to its rare beauty and the sense of awe that it engenders. Perhaps I can give a brief sketch of its history with better results. For 250 years the estate named "Magnolla-on-the-Ashley" has been in the Drayton family. Thomas Drayton emigrat­ed from England to South Caro­lina about 1671. Magnolia and other plantations wero included in a tract of land granted to an­other Englishman—one Stephen Fox, whose daughter Thomas Drayton married and thereby in­herited the estate about 1700. Later in the line of descendents came John Grlmke Drayton. Soon after he entered into his inheri­tance of Magnolia, he became ill

1 and his doctor told him that to re­cover he must turn to the soil.

So the Rev. John Grimke Drayton stepped Into the great out-of-doors and developed the gardens which later were opened to the public to delight thousands of visitors each spring. The garden itself com­prises 25 acres, fine specimens of Redwood, Chinese Yew, French and Spanish Cypress, Long-leaf Pine, Live-Oak, and other rare or­namental trees. The first Azalea Indica was imported in 1843—now they literally cover acres. For many years beautiful varieties of Camellia Japonica were imported. A recent check showed over three hundred varieties of double camellias. The garden is the infor­mal English landscape type which garden lovers consider the most difficult to create successfully be­cause the line of discernment be­tween underdoing and overdoing is so fine. Here at "Magnolia," the man-made plan is so well conceiv­ed and concealed that there is no artificiality and Nature is truly glorified. In a tranquil spot in the garden an older Drayton lies at rest beneath an imposing tomb. The marble of this tomb was carv­ed in 1795 by Jardella, an Italian sculptor, who came to the colonies to carve adornments for the new home of Robert Morris of Phila­delphia—konwn as "Morris* Folly" and never completed. This marble was designed to go over the front door and is probably the finest and earliest piece ever carved in America. "However, being typi­cally early Italian, It is entirely appropriate for the role it was finally destined to play. In a mod­est cottage commanding a view of tho charming vista I attempted to describe, lives the grandson of the Rev. John Grimke Drayton.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith and chidren, Marilyn, Dick and Sally have been visiting Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfe. On Thursday eve­ning, tho Wolfe's and Smith's en­tertained a number of friends at contracts Prizes for high score were won by Mrs. Fred Shaver and George Speenburgh. Second prizes were awarded to Crawford Lasher and Mrs. Russel Merrihew.

my humble opinion, they are no criterion of success in later life so my personal congratulations and. good wishes go out to every member of the class who shall have completed their high school course in June. Perhaps some with lower marks have overcome ob­stacles and handicaps that the apt student have never experienced but the stamina that carried them over the hard paces will serve them well In the business of life. So here's good luck and high hopes for every gallant one of them.

Mrs. Permella Franklin has re­turned from St. Petersburg, Fla., where she spent the winter. She was accompanied on the trip north by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Salsburg who are spending a few days in Fleischmanns before going on to their home a t Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Franklin says the bowling alleys will be open for the season this Saturday evening.

Prof. Anson L. Serson accom­panied Robert Graham on a hur­ried visit to Harpersvile on Sat­urday afternoon. It is rumored that Mr. Serson wore out one pair shoes putting the brakes on in Mr. Graham's new LaSalle car, but regardless of all the braking by Mr. Serson, Mr. Graham drove the 95 miles in 90 minutes.

DENVER

Herman Forster of New York City, stopped over the week end at the J. R. Wekes home.

Minifred Rutulante is spending a week in New York City with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Weeks and daughters, and Mrs. H. Jenkins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brundage in Mar-garetvllle.

Mrs. D. H. Kelly, Mrs. Stella McEwan and Mrs. C. M. Kelly were at the home of the late Mar­tha Kelly, near Roxbury, Tuesday and Wednesday, dividing the household goods.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jenkins and son, Charles, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brundage of Margaretvllle were Thursday evening birthday guests of Mrs. Henrietta Jenkins at her home.

BIG INDIAN

On Friday afternoon, news of tragedy saddened the community, when it was learned that the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doolittle of Mountain Lakes, N. J. had been drowned in a lake near his home. As Bobby Jr., 6, was coming home from school with a little girl playmate, he was drawn by the attraction water has for small boys to play by the side of the lake. Here the little girl left him. A short while later, a Negro girl passing by on the shore saw him jump from a boat. She gave the alrm. He was alone in the boat and whether he jumped over­board with the idea of learning to swim or from a complete lack of fear no one will ever know.

In the meantime, Mrs. Doolittle inquired of the little playmate as to Bobbie's whereabouts and learn­ing that he had stopped near the lake was already hurrying to res­cue him from the proximity to danger when the siren sounded and she realized an accident had happened. The lake is being drained but as yet has not yielded the body of the intrepid little lad.

Mr. and Mrs. George Doolittle of this place, the grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doolittle of Mountain Lakes, N. J., the be­reaved parents, have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends In this community.

Mrs. DeWitt Avery's decease followed closely that of her hus­band. Their activity and partici­pation in tho affairs of tho village are remembered with appreciation by the older residents of the com­munity and many friends join in thoughts of s ympathy and condo­lence. Further particulars regard­ing the deceased and arrange­ments for the funeral appear else­where in this paper.

The high school faculty of the Fleischmanns high school has an­nounced that the honor of valel-dictorian has been won by Lil­lian Larck with an average of 88.833 and salutatorlan by Nettle Kushey whoso average is 88.555. Helen Lasher Is secretary and David Solomon is treasurer. In order to determine final averages for the work done by members of the senior class, all final m arks through tho first three years of high school and all quarterly test marks through the final year are averaged. High marks and good scholarship are commendable and worthy of encouragement and Lil­lian and Nettie are to be con­gratulated. On the other hand, in

Thursday, April 23, Mrs. Sarah Murray very pleasantly entertain­ed the Ladies Aid of this place. The following members were pre­sent: Mrs. Bertha Eignor, Miss Mabel Dunham, Mrs. T. J. Bryant, Mrs. W. Johnson, Mrs. Nora Smith, Mrs. Riley Sanford, Mrs. W. Hall, Mrs. Fred Mackey, Mrs. Brannen nad Mrs. W. Short. The afternoon was spent in finishing a quilt. Bountiful and delicious re­freshments were served, and a social hour enjoyed by all. When leaving for their homes they vow­ed Mrs. Murray's was the place for such meetings.

KELLY CORNERS

HOSPITAL NOTES New patients at the Margaret­

vllle hospital include Geraldine Avery of Fleischmanns, who is receiving treatment, a patient of Dr. Abraham of Fleischmanns.

Also Mr. Conlon of Bovlna Cen­ter, who was admitted to the hos­pital on Tuesday for treatment.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith of Goulds were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kelly.

Arthur J. Miller's 76th birthday was celebrated Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Finch and her father of Fleischmanns and Mrs. Herbert Raeder and son, Jerry of Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Felter wore present. Mr. Miller received hearty best wishes for many more happy birthdays and several useful re-memberances.

Miss Hulda Allison of Margaret-ville visited her aunt, Mrs. Nettle Searles, Tuesday.

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