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418 characteristic as "ambitious to do her level best." He speaks of her as "thoroughly conscientious, and actuated by the highest possible sense of right and duty; as frugal and industrious and adapted to business." This description, added to her natural force, resolution and vim, can be fully corroborated by those who are intimately acquainted with Miss Britton.

When connected with The Lexington Herald as editor of its women's column, she was an indefatigable worker, and rendered efficient aid. She was spoken of by that journal as follows: "The journalistic work seems to be the calling of Miss Britton. No other field would suit her so well. In manner and style, her composition is equal to any of her sex, white or black. As an elocutionist, she stands next in rank to the accomplished Hallie Q. Brown. No literary programme gotten up by the Lexingtonians is complete without the rendition of some choice selection by her,—Miss Britton. She is a hard student, a great reader, and a lover of poetry. Miss Britton is an acknowledged teacher, of high intellectual attainments."

The above speaks well indeed of this energetic young woman, while, with reference to her ability as a writer, The American Catholic Tribune (Cincinnati), has this to say: " It is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to a paper read by that talented young woman and rising journalist, Miss Mary E. Britton, at the State TeachersInstitute, held in Danville, Ky., last week. Without comment on the terms it proposes, we give it to the public for careful perusal."

The Christian Soldier (Lexington), says: "Miss Mary E. Britton is one of the brightest stars which shine in Dr. Simmons' great" magazine, Our Women and Children; and the magnitude of those stars is national, Lexington never gets left, when it comes to pure, good and sensible women."