THE PRESIDENCY: Pioneering in Florida

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THE PRESIDENCY

Pioneering in Florida

From Ormond to Miami through the lagoons of the Florida coast, the houseboat Pioneer took its leisurely course during the past week. Watched for more eagerly than a rum runner, and equally unpredictable in its appearance, it kept winter visitors at their windows and public functionaries on the docks during many long hours of waiting. On board the Pioneer, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. McLean, were President and Mrs. Harding and their friends. They had no time schedule to fill, and stopped daily wherever the President felt inclined to play golf. A foursome it was— usually with Mr. McLean, Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board, and Charles G. Dawes. Eighteen holes on the Ormond Beach Links, the same on the Sea Breeze course, twice around the nine hole links at Melbourne, the same at Rio Mar. At Hove Sound, the President missed a day's golfing because the course was out of condition. At Ormond Mrs. Harding made her first public appearance since her illness. At Palm Beach she walked a hundred yards to her automobile, unassisted. Meanwhile the President acquired a coat of tan and a much needed rest. He was as lighthearted "as on the day of his election."