The Brookhaven leader., 1889-05-16
GrCenNilIc.

To one ignorant of the sights witness
cd by the members otthe Press during
their convention In Grecuville, the
praises Of that city, as chanted by
every newspaper in the State, will
pIObably seem the exuherancc of a
grateful heart for the hospitality re-
ccivcd .iom her generous citizens,
Gratitude certainly will and should
move many pen. but we question
seriously if any article, no matter
how profound the writer's gratitude,
can do adequate justice to that pro-
gressive people and their country.
1t is difficult, exceedingly difficult to
give now a faithful description Of all
that was seen; difficult because
away from the din and hustle
of an intensely active life which
almost startles the stranger up
on his entrance into the city. But
the p.a,ticai benefits derived and the
knowledge cleaned while there may
interest our readers ia this section, for
the intercourse with the people and
an inspection of their modes and Gus
toms are of value no less than any of
the incidents of the trip.
The first and prominent idea which
forces itself upon the observer, is the
power of puplic spirit and the irIesist-
iblc influence of progressive thought.
No country is exempt from defects
there is something wanting In all.
Thus nature eGualizes her gifts
among her domiuions and gives all
men an almost equal chance.
Whenever the defects are properly
understood and the advantages duly
appreciated. there the people prosper
and improve.
What Grccnville presents to-day Is
due to her citizens alone. She had
obstacles as great as those which con-
front us here, she had difficulties as
serious as any country can experience.
But she fortunately possesses the men
under whose united efforts the
troubles were slowly at first but per
mancntly at last overcome. She has
citizens of liberal views and progress
sive thought who recognize the fact
that individual prosperity is never
based upon so sure a foundation as
when supplemented by public enter
prise. They work upon the plan that
whatever improves the city improves
the condition of every citizen, and
realize the truth that no country can
prosper by individual effort alone. but
requires the combined public effort of
ready hands and willing hearts. Ne
enterprise of Il public nature is per-
nitted to languish In Greenville.
The citizens deems it their duty to
support it in its infancy, after which
period it is able to take care of itself.
50 it was with their hotels, compress
IS, oil mills, electric lights, street
always; so it is ana will be with
heir water-works, opera house ard
'ther public projects.
Grtenville contains business men;
rot alone in the mercantile depart
nentS. but also in the official, puliti-
al, agricultural aud mechanical
branches as we'll. The able address
If welcome delivered by Mr.. y. Gold
stein on behalf of the business men of
ireenyille exhibits the true charac-
of the people and explains to
, large extent the secret of the cfy's
growth. These are some
Of the impressions the writer obtained
during his short stay in that fascina-
ting city. Much more could be said
but this must suffice for the present.
1t is to be earnestly heped that the
progress and public spirit which have
placed GreenNliIc so prominently be-
fore the State may soon pervadc and
reach every section. Every portion
of Mississippi can be made prosper
Gus, if its people will only develop its
and study 10 remove its
defects.
Candor compels the writerto confess
that the friendships formed, and So
cial pleasures enjoyed in Greenville
contribute largely to his praise for its
people. While She FIRST eharacteris-
ties challenge his admiration, their
social qualities he will ever cherish
with fond tenacity and grateful heart.