The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-07-10


man than that which beats in his,
we shall have aqid much but yet
not spoken his need. Because the
others joined our fellowtowns men
in their festivities g.. added To the
brilliancy OF the occasion, we like
them better; but Mr.. Sharpe We
loved before.
Attention being had at request of
Col. a. +. Woodin, Parson Morris
made some appropriate remarks and
then offered supplications TO the
source Of all blessings for contin-
uancc OF his mcrci2s, and his father
ly indulgence a| TO the proceedings
and festivities of the day and q
happy prosperity for the country in
the future.
Col. Power then addressed the
large cOncoursc of the people, on
the origin. progress, design, the
good effected, and the happy destiny
that surely await the Orders. He
displayed u thorough knowledge of
themes he treated. 1t must have
been of great interest to those who
are members, to those desi gning to
become so, in fact to all The
Colonel is too well known for any
comments on his powers as an
orator. Many men of profound
cruditiOn are not effective speakers.
| believe the immortal jefferson was
never n brilliant orator. orator
ndScjtpr non ,ft.
Col. Matthews of Summit was
then introduced and proceeded to
deliver an able. learned and eloquent
Grafton on ''thc Necessity of Secresv
and Advantages of Fraternity"
The Obi .ctions to Societies GU ac-
count of some e5"tcric mysteries
were not only retuted bus converted
into impregnable bulwarks for the
defense and vindication of all great,
grand and noble achievements.
Notwithstanding Summit may
Justly boast of many good, learned,
handsome and beautiful men and
women, she has equal cause to be
prou | of her representation here on
the 4th.
Dr.. Rowan also addressed the
citizens with that ability that ever
characterizes his efforts.
Dinner was then announced. TIC
specify the viands would not only
be tedious but supertluous. Suffice
n It Il IN
every way superb.
There was public installation OF
officers in the Baptist Church which
was grand and imposing.
Many remained on the Picnic
grounds enjoying themselves il
divers ways the most prominent Of
which was dancing to the best Of
music.
When the star Of day had sunk
beneath the hesperion horizon, alter
short time for recreation The fiesta
board of the grove was exchanged
for that of the old church in which
there was both concert and dancing
till the wee sma' hours"
There was preaching at the Bap
list Church by the Rev. DE- Hall
A sense of duty, as well as curiosity
prompted us to attend, and we mus
assuredly congratulate ourselves OF
our choice between the concert anC
Religious worship.
DR.. Hall is a stranger to us, bu
we presume he is we'll known
throughout the State.
The most salient points Of hi
sermon. as we recall them now, wer,
, the u ter inability of man to say,
himself, though he should join ever,
church in the land and comply will
all rules, rituaisms, etc. Regenera
ton Efficacy of the bloo(
of Christ. This man spake as bu
few are able to speak. His name
was earnest, perspicuous and strong
What he urged were evidently tn
result of study, meditation ant
deep convictions. His metaphor
were bold, grand, striking, and ia
more affective than logic.
NO", " IJIiOol, NC navy StHC l
you some idea of our Fourth. W.
must add there were many stranger
among us who deserve our compli
mcnts.
The Goddess of Bliss and Benevo
lence seemed to hover over anC
around our City, gla1dening the
hearts of the young; attordnG
pleasant and momentous materia
for the study and contemplation o
those in the vignr of life; and re
, juyenating and blessing the spirits
of the aged.
The behavior on the occasion may
be equaled but never surpassed
just think of it. A colcourse Of
about two thousand souls of al
classes-the rich and the poor
the old and young-educated and
illiterate, the sage and the fool, the
Christian and the skeptic mingling
together for hours, and scarcely an
incident to mar the pleasure and
harmony of any. 1t speaks well for
our city. There were those from
abroad capable and quick to dis
Germ and appreciate beauty, talent,
learning, refinement, morality, and
general department, and their YER
dict will be. that thouph we are q