The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-02-14


loft, which will accommodate a dozen
people, will complete the present
work
The date of the sale of Woodmar
lots has been fixed for February 20.
Special free trains from Ocala and
Leesburg will be run. The Lake
Weir fleet will be invited to tender
free rides to all visitors who desire
to view the high bluffs of Woodmar
from the water. The women of the
Lake Weir Yacht Club may decide to
furnish the lunch under contract with
the Partridge-Neville Company, which
has charge of the sale.
The handsome loving cup which
was presented to the commodore Of
the yacht club, will be christened at
the annual meeting on next Tuesday
night at the club house This beauti-
full cup was photographed in Ocala,
and has been on exhibition at the
Munroe and Chambliss Bank for few
days, where it has been greatly ad-
mired.
The Lake Weir Sand Company is
finding its new barge fully up to ex-
pectations in pumping sand from the
lake. A little harbor has been dredg-
ed at Sandy Hook, so that the lighter
and its big engine and pump are safe
from any storm that blows across the
lake. The limited and uncertain car
service of the Atlantic Coast Line is
the only obstacle in the way of the
development of the sale of white sand
into a great business. Rumors of a
survey by the Seaboard for new line
around the east side of the lake are
hailed with profound satisfaction by
residents and business men at East
lake.
A picnic and dance and card party
at Hotel Lakeside, Weirsdale, Tues
day, February 4th, was the second
number on the winter program of the
Lake Weir Yacht Club. 1t was largely
attended and the hospitality extended
by Mrs. Van Zandt, the manager of
the hotel, and her charming daugh-
tiers, was greatly appreciated. A pic
mic supper such as only the feminine
contingent of the club can supply, was
served in the dining room at six
O'Clock, in which the guests of the ho-
tel participated. The weather was de-
lightful, and launches came from the
north and east sides of the lake
Away out in Tucson, Arizona, Mr..
F. w. Sprado heard of the fame of
Lake Weir, and journeyed, with his
mother, to see if reports of its beauty
we're true He came down on Thurs
day with B. W. Partridge, Jr., and
quickly bought one of the largest and
most desirable lots in Woodmar, on
which he will build a bungalow of
concrete blocks, surmounted with a
little watch-tower, which will com
mand the entire lake and it's sur
roundings in it's sweep of vision. Mr..
Sprado has rented the cottage in the
grove of Mrs. Won FeilitZsch for three
months, and will take possession i'm
mediately He has for a number of
years been a superintendent of con-
struction of concrete work in the gov
ernments reclamation service in Ari-
IONA, and is delighted to substitute
the beautiful waters of Lake Weir for
the deserts of the southwest.
The initial weekly opening of the
club house for informal cards and tea
on Thursday afternoon was a crafty
ing success, bringing nearly fifty peo-
pie from all around the lake in boats
and motor cars. The Billiken brought
a large party from the Lakeside Hotel
and the south of the lake Mrs. Hen
~ and Miss Annie Robinson were
hostesses and served refreshing tea
and cakes. The complete and perfect
equipment of the clubs kitchen and
pantry make service a delight to both
hostess and guests. Music was fur
nished by the gramophone. The as
sembly room, set with the card tables,
presented very attractive sight. The
afternoon was perfect as to the wealth
er and enjoyment Mrs. E. J. Lyle
and Miss Tillie Pasteur will be host
esses on next Thursday afternoon
from to 5 o'clock. These regular
afternoon informals afford fine oppor-
tunity for Ocala members with autos
to enjoy the privileges of the club.