Coral Gables Riviera

Friday, April 25, 1941, page 4 (of 8)

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These Visitors Believe that Coral Gables Is Best Vacation Spot

The charm of Coral Gables as a vacation center attracted these guests to the Antilla Hotel. (1) Mrs. E. C. Woodward of Middletown, Ohio. (2) Miss Betty Gouldman of West Point, Va. (3) Mrs. W. S. Mays of Bronxville, N. Y. (4) Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Sutliff of Harrisburg, Pa. (5) Francis Leveque of Detroit, Mich. (6) Mrs. C. E. Anderson and daughter Joan of Charlottesville, Va. (7) Mrs. S. F. Gilliland of So. Boston, Va. (8) Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Walker of Winston-Salem, N. C. (9) Mrs. C. W. Walters and Miss Ann Walters of So. Boston, Va. (10) Mrs. T. C. Pollock and daughter, Kaye of Detroit, Mich. (11) Mr. H. J. Sinclair of Steubenville, Ohio. (12) Col. and Mrs. Arthur C. Calahan of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. (13) Mrs. Ray Brown and son Robin of the Antilla Hotel. (14) Mrs. L. R. Brink of Park Ridge, Ill. (15) Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Bottoff of New York City. (16) Mr. H. M. Gilbert and son H. M. Jr., of Barranquillo, Colombia, S. A. (17) Mrs. E. Blaisdell of New York City. All Photographs by A. Derby Pilkington Studio

Gables History-

(Continued from Page Three) Mitchell D. Price, Frank B. Shutts, James M. Cox, Bertha Foster, Victor Hope, Henry Salem Hubbell, Telfair Knight, Burdette G. Lewis, John B. Orr, James C. Penny, Charles F. Baldwin, Edgar P. Fripp, Vance W. Helm, Hamilton Michelsen and Joseph H. Adams. First Student The first student to register at the University was a Miami boy, Francis Houghtaling. The registration in 1926 was 323 regular students and 137 in the adult classes. There are now, in 1941, 1384 regular students and 241 adult pupils. The first four years graduating class of 1930 was 59 graduates and the 1940 graduating class numbered over 150. In 1926, there were 27 courses offered, exclusive of music, and law. In 1941, 158 courses are offered exclusive of law and music. There were 42 teachers in 1926, including the law, music, late afternoon and Saturday division teachers and in 1941 there are 86 teachers, including the law, music and adult division teachers. Several members of the original faculty are still at the University; these include John Thom Holdsworth. Henry S. West, Bertha Foster, Mary B. Merritt, Warren B. Longenecker and Franklin Harris. Harry H. Provin, registar, and Miss Dorothy Havens, secretary of Dr. Ashe, have also been connected with the University since its founding. The U. of M. Hurricane football team has become nationally known. Inclusive of the 1926-27 football season, the Hurricanes have gained 102 games. A great stadium was built because of the football enthusiasts around the three gridiron battles. The school is known not only for its sports activities but for its cultural achievements in the fields of art, music, dramatics and education. A recent survey shows that 98% of the Dade county teachers have studied at the University. The University, which started with one building, now owns buildings in the French Village and the two buildings at 624 and 628 Santander Avenue. All of these buildings are used for men's dormitories. The San Sebastian Hotel was purchased two years ago and it houses the college offices and the girls' dormitory. The beautiful W. T. Grant estate, a gift to the University by Mr. Grant, is also part of the college. The experimental gardens of the estate are used for reseach by the botany classes and the house is Dr. Ashe's home. The doors of this home are always open to the students and alumni of the school. Dr. Ashe has been, through the years, the guide, counselor and friend of every student-and he has remained a staunch friend, guide and counselor to the graduates. Trustees The present Board of Trustees are B. F. Ashe, Hervey Allen, Virgil Barker, Rafael Becerra, James M. Benjamin, Roscoe Brunstetter, Wm. C. Coffin, Charles H. Crandon, George C. Estill, Bertha Foster, John Thom Holdsworth, W. B. Longenecker, Paul D. McGarry, William H. McKenna, George E. Merrick, Mary B. Merritt, Bascom H. Palmer, Jay F. W. Pearson, Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde, Arthur A. Ungar and Henry S. West. Ponce de Leon High School also opened its doors in 1926. There were 500 students in the classes which included the grades from seventh through the twelfth. The graduating class of 1926 numbered 45, and the June, 1940 graduating class was close to 115. In 1926 there were 18 teachers, five of whom are still at the school. These are Mrs. Susan Archer, Robert Mateer, Mrs. Mae Bingham, Mrs. Pearl Davis and Mrs. Juanita Jarman. There are now 38 teachers. L. A. Isaac was the first principal and was succeeded by H. N. Rath in 1932. When the school first opened there were few books in the library, but the school now brags of 5000 volumes. Among these volumes is a collection of books on Floridia, which number 150. Mrs. Hallie White is the librarian and she was preceeded by Mrs. A. L. Buzzell and Mrs. Edna C. Reed. Mrs. White is assisted in the routine work of the library by 20 students who are interested in becoming librarians. Ponce de Leon High School offers a complete course in commerical work and also in home-making. Only Sand Roads When the school opened there was nothing but sand roads, walks and campus. There are now paved roads and walks, and $15,000 was spent recently on grass for the campus. Every department in the school shows progress. In 1926 there were six typewriters in the commercial department, to-day there are 60. There is a full time art teacher and the journalism class now edits a school paper. A band and pep club, which are two of the finest in the Greater Miami area, have been organized in the past few years. On the campus is a 175 yard golf driving range and two tennis courts which are used by the physical education classes. Ponce de Leon High School, (Please turn to Page Five)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE E. M. TRIMBLE ESTATE IN THE MOORINGS COCONUT GROVE

Through Coconut Grove South on Ingraham Highway, Turn Left (Toward Bay) at First Road Past Christian Science Church Complete Household Furnishings, Consisting or Various Period Furniture, Occasional Furniture, Oriental and Domestic Rugs, Paintings, Linens, China, Glassware, Lamps and Silver TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES AT PUBLIC AUCTION Today and Tomorrow, April 25 and 26 10:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. AUCTION CONDUCTED BY WITHERS AUCTION GALLERIES, Inc. Richard M. Bacharach and Edward I. Rosen Auctioneers and Appraisers