The Ocala evening star., 1910-07-06
sUMNERFIELD's FOURTH

'sUMMERFIELD's FOURTH
Summerneld covered herself with
glory In her 4th Of July celebration, or
rather Mr.. Jones, the resident man
ager Of the Florida National Land Co,
clothed himself In that national and
patriotic garb by conceiving the hap
~ thought of giving q barbecue to the
people Of that section SO that the old
timers and new comers might become
better acquainted, and with that idea
Mr.. Jones and his assistants got very
busy four days before the 4th and
sent out word over that section and
the result was one of the largest
gatherings Of citizens that ever took
place gathered there Monday to en-
Joy themselves. which they certainly
did to their hearts content, and good
humor. neighborly feeling and So
ciability reigned the live long day. The
crowd was estimated at 600 people,
who came from Levon. oxford. Belle
view, Lake Weir and a few from
Ocala.
A delightful feature OF the gather
ing was the number of ladies and
children present and a happier and
more contented lot Of kids, from the
restless and irresistible boys Of eight
and ten and their girl companions, to
babes in arms. we have never seen any,
where During our stay from 10 to 4
o'clock we did not hear the cry OF a
baby, which in that particular was re-
markable.
The amusements were varied and en-
tertaining, beginning at q. m. with q
game Of baseball in a field in the rear
Of Nathan Mayo's store between Pedro
and Summerheld, of which game Mr..
Miller. the entertaining correspondent
from Summer1eld to the local press.
was the umpire. The game was won
after q hard fought battle by Summer
Aed. The score was to 4.
Then interest centered in the prep
Arations for dinner, in the beautiful
grove Just north of Mr.. Mayo's store,
which had been cleared and under its
pleasant shade. Rufe Perry, the cham
pion barbecuer OF Marion county, was
holding a most fascinating seance with
the meats that were browning glor-
iously under the effects OF the live
Goals in the pit and sending forth their
tempting odors. for the large crowd
that gathered to witness the process,
to many Of whom it was an innovation
and q new feature Of preparing meats.
A large table in the form of a square
was erected, with seats. Here later
the feast was spread and promptly at
noon the meal was announced as
ready, to which all were cordially in
vited to partake and which they did to
the supreme satisfaction of that ach-
ing void in their anatOmies, that
made the savOry meats seen as in
cerse to the gods iwth filing sense
OF pleasure that will be plea SAINT
memory to the feasters for many 8
long day to come.
OF course, there were also the well
filled baskets and hampers. brought
by the yeomanry and their helpful
wives that lent additional temptation
and delight to the hungry crowd. The
number present was SO great that the
large tables could not accommodate
all. SO groups occupied shaded spots
around and sat, down in comfort and
social commingling.
The dinner over everybody washed
Aown the crumbs Of satisfaction with
lemonade, OF which there were barrels
free to everybody, while an ice cream
etand operated by Rufe Perry did a
land office business. Then Mr.. Jones
and Mr.. Mayo said the only thing lack
ing to complete the natal days pro-
gram was q few flights of the national
bird in oratory. so the editor of the
Star was called on to unleash the bird
0k freedom. SO that he could flap his
wings in patriotic thought and utter
ance. The editor has earned the dis
tinction of q utility man in Marion in
the years he has resided here, SO he
cheerfully complied. il by so doing he
could add one grain Of pleasure to the
delightful gathering.
He took for his theme local pride
and local patriotism. How essential it
svas Tor the sovereigns of the land to
teach their youth the meaning and
power OF patriotism; that love of home
and country were synonymous terms.
That he who loved his neighbor could
not help but love his country. and the
two 90 hand in hand and stood for all
che desirable elements that go to make
aAp q commendable citizenship That
t1has class Of citizenship was ever
ready with q commendable pride to
apeak and work for their homes and
fheir locality. to give the stranger a
cordial greeting; to tell him of all the
good features of his section; in a
word. to be a booster. instead of a
knocker. and by a cordial and united
effort promote the best moral, educa-
ftonal and material advancement. so
that all could enjoy and receive it's
dement's and blessings
He took occasion to indulge in a 4th
OF July Renaissance that recalled the
fact that Is years ago Summerfield
held its first 4th Of July celebration
and the speaker was instrumental in
placing the same on the program; of
the cordial and hearty support the cit
1zens Of that day gave him in making
the day a success and it was the
greatest ever achieved by the village
along that line. That many who took
part in the festivities have crossed the
river and Joined the silent majority.
The patriotic exercises were held under
the beautiful oaks bordering Lake
Summers Among those who had
passed away but had been prime fac
tors in assisting and making the day
. success were Uncle Fletcher Frink. !
Sam Frink. Lemuel Dillard. Squire