Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-08-12
BROWNING CLUBS
LAST MEETING
The Club was Called to
Order at Mrs. j. f.. Neil
sons and an Interest
ing Afternoon spent.

The "Brownings- met with Sire.
J. r. Nelson Tuesday July 9Th. 30,
al 40. p. m. The weather god was
on his best behavior and favored
the ladies' with one of the most
pleasant afternoons OF the summer;
gentle breexes famed the land, and
in the softly shaded parior OF our
hostess there were no limitations Of
discomfort. Roll call By the Presi-
dent was answered With quotations
from Scott's most charming poem,
Lady OF the Lake"
Several members are taking q
vacation, some at home, Others
abroad: therefore only one mem
Der on duty for the day responded
Mrs. Sultan<esd an excellent pa
per on the British Navy" lie ma
terial and personnel; the latter be-
came a distinct organization In the
reign OF Henry VII; the former
has been distinguished from the
earliest times. Carausius, a Roman
general. maintained himself in Eng
Land for several years by his feet.
The Saxons brought maratime
prowess with them when when they
invaded Britain; Alfred the Great
increased the number and size of
his galleys, some Of them carry ing
thirty pairs Of oars; Edward and
Athelstan fought many naval bat
ties. Each succeeding king added
to the number of ships and increas-
ed the strength on the navy until
1913 when there were one thousand
ships (256 Of the line) measuring
$1,000 tons and carrying lac, 900
seamen and marines. Mrs. Sultan
paid tribute to the Admira,s especi-
ally Lords Howe and Nelson, the
latter, England's greatest naval
officer, had genius TO command
that few men possess Cool, bold,
aud prompt in action, his intuitive
decisions probably never have been
equalled, certsitly never excelied.
In private life he was gentle and
loving. speaking in low soft tones
and winning all hearts; he had but
to be known TO he loved.
Mrs. Smith read paper prepar-
ed for n former meeting on the
Battle of Blenheim." Those who
have been 80 fortunate as to have
heard Mrs. Smith can appreciate
the deep interest manifested when
she was called upon to read. We
knew there was something interest
ing, instructive. and intellectual in
store for US. we were not disappoint-
ed. She described graphically the
little village Of Blenheim. the bat
tie field and the battle, depicting
the glories OF war but hiding the
horrors. OF course this famous
victory" is incomplete without
Marlborough, who as Voltaire says
..neyer beseiged a garrison that he
did not take nor fought battle
that he did not win Although q
great soldier, Marlborough vas I'M
scrupulous and greedy of gain, to
him every battle was a private
speculation rather than a contest
for right or principle; yet
Everybody praised the ouke
Who this great fight did win
What good came Of it at last
should like 20 know"
| can tell you what good came to
the duke; the English gave him the
ancient royal park of Woodstock
and built for him at the expense Of
the nation the palace of Blenhsi u
to which, a few years ago a Van
derbilt contributed a fair young
daughter, and millions of American
money Ito restore its pristine gio-
ry"
After the literary prograns ~as
finished the President asked the Ia
dies to listen to the reading OF q
letter from Mrs. Pittman of Vicks-
burg, who has recently been ap-
pointed by the National Fedora
ton of women's clubs to form a
State federation. The Brownings
are invited to join the proposed
federation; the subject was discus
ed pro and con but with no definite
result as there were three paIfies h
the field, i. e. Pro, Con, and Pro-
con. II was decided to table the
question until cooler weather; the
Pro party hope that several of the
opposition will visit Nashville at
the time of the Convention Of the
Federated Clubs and there gain in
spfration necessary to conversion.
After the heated discussion what
could have been more refreshing
than the delicious fruit, ices ano
tempting cake served by ouv hos
TEST. After tho enjoymen. OF these
dainties the much loved guest of
the club, Mrs. Bnrr Of GreenyNe.
gave in a most charming manner !
recitation, The Shadow on the
Blind" a story which half hides,
nall reveals deep-seased disease
OF mankind, aside from the pointed
moral.
Mrs. Burr ranks among the best
OF parlCr elocutionists, and By none
Is she more appreciated than the
friends of her girlhood home. Nav
the breezes of Mont Eagle blow
softly DER thee dear friend is the
. W.sa OF the
~Brownings.-