The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-08-13
ocALA IN SUTHERLAND

nave Oeen numerous changes in ocals
since we left. and we have reio,caa
with those who rejoicsd and wen.
win those who have went
we nave been having what the av-
terage small boy would characterize
as a fine old time" The weather
has been ideal, with occasional sbou-
ers OF short duration, which do not
oiseommode us in the least. We paze
out into the wide blue expanse above
US and glory in the rising of the SIM
and the going down of the same. in
snort, We revel in nature. and arc
hee-free as the pure ozone which
We breathe every minute of the dav
Inc bay fascinates us, as it lies in all
It's shimmering beauty, and then as
II Tor lack Of something to do. it dash
es away into the yawning gulf beyond.
We have explored its DEPTHS and
amused ourselves watching the nu-
meorus fish sporting beneath its sur
face-needle fish, toad fish. trout mul-
let, sinners, sailors choice. red fish
FOUNDERS, ETC., and now we realize as
never before that when our pocket
book Is as fiat as a founder" it is in
a sad state Of dilapidation indeed.
The hermit crab shrinks into its own
shell and shambles away. The marsh
hen and her brood vanish into tall
grass as we advance. The cranes.
pelican, fisE-owls and commorants
soar on with their prey, and in sea
as well as on land, we find that "the
big fish eat up the little fish" To us
there are many things new under the
sun. and ii was our young hopeful
who inquired, Where does the tide
go 10 when it goes out?" We have
plunged into the deep, sailed uUol
the tide, fished, searched for shells
and enjoyed a genuine fish fry. We
have developed an alarming appetite.
We are as speckled as a trout and
tanned almost beyond recognition, yet
the latter does not discomfort US,
since our vanity died of starvation
long ago.
There are many rounds of pastoral
beauty. The intimidated "Bre'r Rab-
hit" passes as we pass. Bob White >
whistles loud and clear. The birds
twitter simultaneously. The breeze
rustles among the tall pine branches.
The frogs entertain us with old-time
melodies at night-fall and the katydid
and her opponent. together with the
cricket and the Ominous owl strike a
minor chord in the orchestra of ma
ture.
We have walked and ridden through
aromatic pine forests. verdant orange
groves: have eaten of Sutherland's
tropical fruits and drank of the min
try is high and dry and the view from
the college building is so magnificent
and so far-seeing that one can almost
imagine a glimpse into Galveston.
There are a number of students at
tending the summer normal here, and
q buster man than DR.. Hilburn would
be hard 10 find. They have begun
preparations for the fall and winter
term. and are booked for four hun
drde students. They have regular
services each Sabbath. The Sunday
school is a fine one. and the League is
well attended, while the Missionary
Society is indeed interesting and in
structive.
They had a picnic here, honol1ng
the birthday of Rev. l. w. Vernon,
who resides at Seaside; and such a
spread,-with abundance and to
snare. The preachers were in evil
dence. but the editors were consplcu-
Gus by their absence, and we were sor'
nv. We enjoyed a brief stay in St
Petersburg. Dunedin attracted US
and our next attractions are TO De
Clearwater and Green Springs, with
perhaps a side trip to Hog Island
where We will gather up the shells
from the seashore.
The Bannev is welcomed by US oal
". We did no. intend to so lengthen
our article. as ~e have no lease on
your time CT your aatience. Pardon
neg moi.
A few more short weeks and oul
vacation will be at an end. we nave
enioved the rest and quiet, together
with companionship with the cultur
ed. religious citizens of sutherland
With best wishes for the Banner
and ifs force. | am, writefully
Your Subscriber,
MRS. NJ. NJ. LITTLE
Sutherland. Fla. Aug C. 1909.