The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-10-05
PLEASANT DAY At PEDRO


of the trustees, patrons and friends
Of the school at which a number Of
speeches Of congratulation We're made
and basket picnic INDUCED in and
the only thing To mar the pleasures Of
the day was a tremendous doWnpouT
Of rain and to make the offense more
gTievOus, teachers and pupils formed
in line at the old school building and
marched nearly a mile 10 the new
building and just as the procession
began to move the rain began to de-
scend. but with it all the crowd had
a jolly good time.
The meeting of Saturday was large
~ the outcome Of Mr.. Rufus PerTy's
enthusiasm and good will for the
school. Away back in August he re-
quested the Star to announce the fact
of barbecue on October 3rd, to fit
tingly celebrate the completion and
occupancy Of the new school build
ing, one Of the most convenient and
comfortable and creditable in the
county Of Marion.
Saturday was an ideal day. The
cool air and the soft. gentle breezes.
with just enough sunshine 10 make
the atmospheric conditions delicious,
caused very large gathering, esti-
mated at from 500 to eco people. OF
this number school children and
babies predominated and it would
have done Teddy's heart good to note
the fact that in the Pedro section
there is not a faint of race suicide.
The editor Of the star and Mr.. earn
reached the scene shortly after II
o'clock and found most of the crowd
present, shifting in the saYOry odors
that smote the nOstrils Of the gather
ing as the delicious aroma of bar
becued meats rose from the pits and
whetted the appetite for a substantial
and savory meal.
Prof. p. Wilson Green, the principal
OF the school, with the aid Of the boys
was cleaning up the school yard of
wood while DR.. Snow, one of the in
terested trustees, was busy with his
horse rake raking the grounds of
sticks and grass to make them ready
for ball game between the teams of
Oxford and LeVOn.
Shortly after noon Jack Driggers, of
Oxford, announced that those having
baskets of cakes, pies. chickens and
such, would please spread them and
that all the barbecued meats and hash
would be distributed by Mr.. Perry,
the king of barbecuers. This was
soon done, and then a blessing was
asked by Prof Green. In a word it
was just such a meal as the danes
and daughters of the Pedro section
have been famous for for years. All
enjoyed it and said it was worth COM
ing miles for.
Next came the feast of reason in the
form Of speeches on the good and bles-
sings the public schools Of Florida
confer on her children. Prof. Green
was master of ceremonies and intro
duced the speakers in a very cOmpli-
mentary manner Local Evangelist
George Turner. of Cater, was the first
speaker and interested his hearers
greatly by the eloquent words and
logical reason as to why all parents
should strive to give their children the
best educational advantages possible
and thus give to the state intelligent
men and women who would make the
best Of citizens and through them the
best government.
The editor of the Star followed and
for three quarters of an hour receiv-
ed the attention of the crowd and at
his close applause that was most fat
tering.
Supt. w. D. earn followed in short
and timely presentation of the value
of a trained educated mind to the in
dividual and the state and spoke for
his successor in the office of county
superintendent Of schools. Prof J. II.
Crimson. most commentators words
as a man whose soul was in the school
work and who would give a good ac
count of himself.
The baseball game that was to have
taken place on the school grounds was
transferred to Levon. as the team of
that place refused to come over.
The teachers of the Pedro school
are Prof. p. Wilson Green, one Of the
pioneer teachers Of the state. assisted
by Miss Ella Lyles. of Bel!eview and
Miss Emily McGahagin Of Lake Weir
The attendance is now 90 pupils and
the hundred mark will soon be reach
ed.
Those who were present from this
city were Fillmore DOdson. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G. Spurlin, Miss Sallie Spur
lin From Belleview we noted j. ].
Nelson and family. Prof. Hicks and
family. Rev. Freer and son. ? George
Proctor and family. Mr.. VIM. Nc
Gahagiu. of Lake Weir. f. A. Mosher.
of South Lake Weir. ]. F. Sigmon and
son. of the same place, as was Mr..
Steve Carter. Mrs. Joe Davis and
charming little daughter of Summer
field. oxford was present in numbers.
among them being Will Stepp and
wife, Capt. West and wife. Jack Orig
gers and wife and children. Will
O'Berry. The trustees of the school
were there namely: Miles Proctor,
DR.. Snow and Mr.. Clyburn, who take
a deep interest in everything that
pertains to school matters and are
determined their school shall be a sue
cess.
Miss Lillian Frink. of Rural. was a
visitor. Miss Lillian was born at
Summerfield and her presence was
greatly enjoyed by her many young
friends.
For favors extended the Star we re-
turn thanks TO Messrs. Hamp Brinson
and Mr. r. Remington. oxford. The
latter was the brush artist on the
school building and its white body and
blue trimmings make the building very
attractive.