The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-11-06
MEETING OF THE CIVIC LEAGUE


The regular meeting of the Civic
League was held in Yon2e's Hall on
Tuesday morning. November 3rd.
The meeting was called to order by
the president Mrs. William Hooker.
After the reading of the minutes OF
the last meeting by the secretary.
the reports OF the different commit
tees was heard.
Mrs. Carney and Mrs. Moornead.
the committee on drinking fountains.
reported that the janitor of the court
house had been instructed 10 thor
ougrly cleanse fountains every week.
which had been done, and it was de-
cided to give the same coat OF
fresh paint, and the council requested
TO have water turned off until they
had thoroughly dried
Mrs. Mote and Mrs. Austin were ap-
pointed to see about having iron
drinking cups made at the foundry. to
replace those that were removed. the
new cups to be securely fastened by
substantial iron chains.
The committee on fountains was
continued.
Mrs. Hooker reported that Judge
Bullock had promised to have barbed
wire removed from the west side OF
the walk to the cemetery. between
Oklawaha avenue and Lovers Lane.
Mrs. Hooker was empowered to have
weeds removed from walk
Mrs. Carney and Mrs. Scott were
appointed a committee to see the
mayor about the ever present stock
at-large nuisance The conditions
have greatly improved the past year,
but there are times when it is neces-
sary to telephone for an officer, and
the committee was instructed to ask
the mayor to make it possible to have
someone to answer these calls.
\ letter was read from Ur. Ellen
Lowell Stevens. enclosing petition
to be circulated for the passage of
bills before the senate and house for
the suppression of tuberculosis. This
work has been taken mp by the FEEDER
aJed Clubs Of America. and meets
with the approval of every right-think-
ing person.
Mrs Hooker reported a petition
from Miss Nellie Stevens urging that
the League give assistance in finish
ing and beautifying the grounds of
the new primary school. 1t was de-
cided that as the funds appropriated
for the building of this school were
exhausted that We take up this work
for the coming year, and Mrs. Hooker,
Mrs Maughs and Mrs. Smith were
appointed to see the school trustees
i'm regard 10 cost Of fencing grounds.
1t was decided 10 give an entertain
ment later with this object in view
II was proposed to select the first
Saturday in December for our annual
arbor day, on which to plant trees,
etc. 1t was proposed to ask Miss Mel
lie Stevens and DR. Chace to act with
Mrs. Brown, the tree warden, as a
committee to look after this, Mrs.
Brown TO be chairman.
Mrs. Mote and Mrs. Maughs were
appointed to report to the health Off
Ger the unsightly condition of places
near the public square.
The subject OF benches for the court
house grounds was discussed. Mrs.
Hooker reported that DR.. c. r. Ty-
dings had offered to head the list of
a subscription for this purpose with
$40 4 motion was made that this
matter be left to the advisory board.
The president was asked to find out
who could 90 as delegates to the an
nual convention of women's clubs, to
be held at Live Oak. November IS.
10 and 90.
This concluded the business Of the
morning. and on motion the meeting
adjourned.
MRS. G. T. MAUGHS,
Recording Secretary.