The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-09-15
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special Correspondence OcaIa Banner.

! Quite good deal that is interest
ing has occurred IN our little village
| within the past eight or ten days
one occurrence being the arrival of
Mrs. Bradford. of Virginia, and her
assistant teachers The trustees of
the school with the assistance of their
wives and daughters rendered TO
them reception which was largely
attended Tempting refreshments
were gracefully served by ccterie of
pretty and charming young ladies.
Patrons and teachers became person
ally acquainted, and addresses were
made by several of the prominent
citizens in which hearty welcome
was given to the new arrivals who
responded with such pleasant grace,
wit and courtesy that they seemed
one and all to walk straight into the
hearts of the entire assembly.
The people with their usual en-
thusiasm tor all educational purposes
have secured a new instrument for
the school, single seat desks are in
use and other conyeniences for the
benefit OF pupil and teacher have
been procured, and there can be no
. doubt OF the Mcintosh High school
: being anything else but genuine
success
, Church services were held at the
Methodist church SUNDAY morning
by Rev. Gordon, who delivered an
excellent sermon
Mr. Gordon made the announce
ment that he was desired by the
Synod to enter into evangelical work,
which movement would be deter
mined at a meeting of the Presby-
terry on the 18th of this month.
Mr.. Jas Means, who has been en-
joying the mountain breezes of Geo
gia, returned few days ago.
Mr.. Randolph Brown, another of
our genial young men who has been
absent for the summer, has returned.
Christian & Dickson have just re-
ceived new instalrnent of dry goods
and groceries.
Walkup Bros. have had new avn
ing placed over their store front, and
gasoline lights put in the store.
The swimming pool is a source of
much pleasure to the young people of
this place.
A little bird is singing its gentle
roundelay, hints mysteriously of au-
tumnal weddings, but We scribe can
not substansiate such ideas. It may
be, after all, little bird with a fond
ness for gossip
1t is understood that Rev. Laniel
White who during his evangelical
work here in the Christian church so
favorably impressed his congregation
that they have securned him as their
regular pastor.
The grass in the park was lately
moved, and it is little more invit-
ing to those who enjoy sylvan beauty
Its pavilion with rustic seats and the
soft zephyrs waited from the boughs
of magnificent liveoaks festooned
with garlands of grey moss, and the
beauty of the majestic palms are
great source of enjoyment to our
winter tourists.
Miss Wayne, of Utica, n. Y, one
Of the former teachers of our school
here, was recently in our village on a
visit to friends.
Mr.. Task Burgin, who has been
spending his vacation at home left
several days ago for West Point. His
sister, Miss Mary Burgin, left at the
same time to spend the winter with
relatives in Kentucky. Adj.
Ie the People Of cItra at Large.
We wish to thank the good people |
OF Citra for their liberal contributions |
add kindness shown US in our loss of |
last Sunday by fire, caused by light |