The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-04-03
A. s,ran,gers Sc. u.

Through our ever clever and acc0mn7 ..
dating local agent, Mr.. L. VI. Bee. we hav,
received from the Illinois Central Railroad
Company n copy Of their beautiful new
work entitled, "From the Lakes to the
Gulf" 1t is bristling with handsome Illus.
trations aud brilliant pcn-sketehes of tie
country which the Big j. travcrses and is
well calculated to place the resources OF
our own State before thecOuntry in a most
favorable light. We find the following in
it's pages concerning Bruokhaven and it.
surroundings:
! Another short ride on the railroad took
us from Wesson TO BrookhaveD, neat,
shady, Notwithstanding town of about
three thousand inhabitants. II is, in fact,
! suggestive offs quiet New England village.
Perhaps the secret of this sense of peace
fulness is tiis-One of the most 1Onrishing
institutions in the South for the education
of young ladies' is here-Whitworth Col
| lege That is Just why we unanimously
resolved to stop over at BroOkhaven. Ger
tainly we could not resist such a tempta-
ton, and we didn't try hard to resist it
either. We had not been there long before
it was agreed that we had found one of the
most charming and attractive places we
had yet visited.
After due preparation, and cautious
survey of the college at a distance, we
made bold onslaught, and valiantly en-
tered the precincts sacred TO the classical
devotions of three hundred Daidens. 1t
was painful, trying moment-the window
panes at that moment being filled with
bright eyed girls, ana we trying to find the
right door of the right binding to enter.
in order TO escape the range of that Opti-
cal battery, which was rapidly demoraiz-
ing our nerves. The stolId old Colonel,
the ever nonchalant Seymour, and the
modest scribe, were all fast losing courage,
and meditatIng an inglOrious retreat when
at last the right door was opened, and we
were greeted by Mrs. Kidd, who is prOpre-
treSss of the boarding department of the
college. Her serene countenance at once
Gained us, and we were soon at ease in
the coy rarlor, where she gave us the
history of the institution.
And she invited us to remain and take
supper with the three hundred girls. 1t
sounds nice. and, at first, may appear to
enviOus bret ners a delightful treat; but
wait, you just try it, It's a pretty warm
day about that time. Vinegar in your cof
fee, sugar on your potatoes, an attempt to
spread butter on the pickles, are few Of
your possible errors. You are merely alb
sent-mndrd and all those girls are look
ing on. Nothing Int the ease and serenity
of Mrs. Kidd kept us from utter and over
whelmng collapse. At last supper was
over, aud we were ushcred into the music
room, where we 'ere permitted to observe
the ''merry, merry maidens" enjoying a
dance to the inspiriting tones of a grand
pano-a customary after-supper recrea-
ton enjoyed by the young ladies.
After he dancing. we were further en-
tertained by Mrs. Finch, the talented
teacher of music in the college. This lady
favored us with some vocal and ins rumcn-
tai selections in such manner as to win
our heartiest admiration. 1t WAS "a most
enjoyable finale to our visit at this excel
lent institution.
OF the students at Whitworth College,
fully twO-tiiirds are from neighbOrlug
States. A large number are from New Or
leans and other cities in Loui lana. Rev.
DIR. II. + johnson is the President. He
was the founder OF the institrti0n.and it is
unqnestionb.y due to his exertions that it
has attained it's present prominence. TO
Mrs. Lucy A. Kidd is also due great credit
for her personal eXcrtiOns anu wise conn
sci in developing its resources. She as
suIncs the mothcrly care of tn" ia I young
pupils, consciehtiously supervising their
food and dormitorics, and Il thousand 9th
er things which only woman, and sHch Il
woman, may do for girls who look to her
for help and advice. The widow of IL dis
tinguisheh physician of Iazo0 City, Il Lady
of superior attainnents and culture she
eXerts an influence III that college home
which no person can measure. She VIII
live in the hearts of her urls forever, and
Al.
The buildings belonging to the college
are two large study and recitation halls Of
tasteful design; al o IL chapel, music hall,
art gallery. large dining aud dormit"ry
building, = handsome residence for the
president, and other dwellings for the sev-
eral professors. The campus is large, and
is finely laid out.
OF Brook haven itself we must not forget
TO say a few words. 1t is one hundred and
twenty nine miles from New Orleans, and
is located on high ground, whence fine
views of fields and primeviat forests can be
reen. The town has a scattered, ram oling
appearance, and consists of comfortable
looking cottages, Il few mansions, and some
unpretentiOIis business places. The college
is the life and support of the place. Be
sides the large Numbers of students and
teachers, it brings numerous guests who
dies, and Brookhaven reaps benefit from
their presence.
Early the following morning, We took
carriages at Brookhaven for visit to the
celebrated plantation of MIR. c. Men"las, a
gentleman identified with the IHirois Cen
trail Railroad, and prominently known in
business and financial circles in New York,
Chicago and other large cities. For years
past he has been giving close attention to
the products of this region, aud believing
there are numerous other industries pos
sible, than already exist, he has been try
ing a series of experiments with various
products, that have proved successful, and
will, beyond doubt, in the near future eX-
ert great influence upon the soil indus
tries of Mississippi.
short ride of about two miles through
lovely country, brought us to the Manor
House, a grand, roomv. dwelling situated
far back froarthe public highway, and
surrounded by a handsome lawn. which is
interspersed with an abundance of flowers.
Here we were warmly welcomed by a
br lther of Mr.. Menelas, and a nephew, Mr..
p. Mikas. These gentlemen are Athen!an
Greeks of culture and rare attainmeDts de-
rived from deep study and extensive tray
els all over the world. They are delight
full entertainers, and are both confirmed
bachelors. The Menelas estate contains
SIXTEEN hundred acres of broad rolling