The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
NEW PARK OPENED
EXERCISES AND BARBECUE
 HELD AT BLoEM FoNTAINE.
Speeches Delivered by Gen. J. W. A. Sanford and Capt. B. H. Screws, and Much Enthusiasm Arous-
 ed-A Beautiful Resort.

Bloem Fontain Park, the new pleasure resort on the Mount Meigs Road. three miles from the city, was thrown open to the public, with appropriate exercises
 General J. W. A. Sanford, Captain B. H. Screws, James 8. Fuller and Mayor Hal T. Walker of the incorporated town Of Bloem Fontaine, addressed the large crowd. In the afternoon the crowd was summoned to an excellent barbecue.
 The greater part of the gathering went to the park by the Bloem Fontaine car line: This is an extension of the High Street Car Company. The line has not been fully completed to the park: The track was, however, laid to within SOO yards of the pavilion. A force of hands had been working day and night 10 get the track laid and the wires strung so that the Fourth of July crowd could be carried to the center of the park, but the task was too large.
 Much work has been done at Bloem Fontaine, but the park is yet incomplete. The pavilion, however, is practically com- plete It is situated on Q beautifully wooded ridge overlooking the lake: The site,fs a desirable one and 1t Is an attrac- tive place for picnic and dancing parties. The lake Is in an unfinished state. The location for a large and beautiful lake at Bloem Fontaine is ideal. The cam, which is nearly completed. IS being punt against the elevation of the Mount Meigs Road, as 1t crosses the Three Mile Branch. Above the dam the bed of the branch widens and stretches between wooded and grass covered hills. In length 1t extends nearly through the en- tire limits of the park reservation. When completed the lake will be one of the largest in the vicinity of Montgomery.
 The underbrush about the lake ana pa- wilton has been cleared away and the park abourds in shady hooks and cool walks.
 When the crowd has spread over the park and inspected the city's new pleas ure resort. they were called ;n, together dS iSr dresses of the day were made by two dls, tinguished Confederate soldiers, Generai J. W. A. Sanford and Captain B H; Screws. The speakers were introduceSs the incorporated town of Bloem Fontaine.
 General Sanford spoke on the signin- canoe of the Fourth of July. He gave praise to the greater leaders or the South who had made the Declaration of Inde- pendence possible, the Southerner who had written 1t and the men who had died to defend it. He dwelt upon the Consti- tuition of the United States, which Ioi- lowed the Declaration and he gave ms hearers a clearer understanding of that document than they mad ever had before. He argued convincingly the justice or Ine Southern doctrine of States rights The address was an able exposition Of con stttutional liberty and the speaker was frequently interrupted with applause. Captain B. II. Screws. Montgomery 6 popular orator, was the next speaker He was given a most cordial reception and it was some time after he arose be- fore he could proceed with his remarks His eloquence aroused the crowd to a high pitch of enthusiasm. His address was beautiful with chaste English and
 Ot Tn resnonse to calls Mayor Hal T Walker, upon whose property the park ii huilt made A short speech. His brief ad. dress expressed cordial welcome, tc those who attended the opening and II what the park would be in the days to come grove at 3 o'clock.