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THE CUBA REVIEW 



Ponvert Family Residence, Hormiguero. 



Church and Oardens, Hormiguero Estate 



one of the few large mills which has not been absorbed by the all-powerful syndicates which 

 control so many of the great estates of the sugar island. The m.ill is provided with modern ma- 

 chinery of the best type throughout and produces from 175,000 to 200,000 bags of sugar each 

 year. Around the plantation is ample evidence of organization and thrift— the workingmen's 

 homes are well kept and there is an appearance of prosperity all al)out. 



The ownership of this m.ill is entirely a family afTair, and this is the reason why Mr. 

 Ponvert, Sr., has refused flattering offers to sell, especially of late, to the Cuba Cane 

 Company and others who were exceedingly desirous of purchasing the estate, and it is 

 understood he refused $5,000,000 for the property. The affairs of the estate are handled by a 

 staff of experts headed by Mr. E. L. Ponvert, who is the owner and administrator, ably assisted 

 by his son, E. L. Ponvert, Jr., who is the engineer in chief of the plantation. 



