before you, into the house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens,' there to reign with Christ for ever. I now bid you an affectionate farewell, hoping to meet you all in that house." During the next day those of his relatives, who could not undertake the journey to Aberdeen, were comforted by frequent messages that he was not suffering, that he was safe in Christ, and felt perfect rest in Jesus. To one of the doctors of the Medical Mission who asked how he felt, he replied: "Weaker in body, but stronger in Christ." Towards evening his mother perceived a change coming, and beckoning to his kind and Christian nurse, they knelt beside the bed. He raised his eyes; and while still gazing upwards, almost imperceptibly his life passed away. "What though the hopes which he so dearly cherished All faded gently as the setting sun; And e'en our own fond expectation perished, Ere yet life's noblest labour seemed begun ; And though our tears will fall, we bless Thee, Father, For the dear one for ever with the blest; And wait the resurrection morn, when Thou shalt gather Thine own, long parted, to their endless rest." 1873 GEORGE WEBSTER, Halifax. 79 3 12 mo. RUTH EMMA WHITFIELD, 86 16 12 mo. 1873 15 21 6 mo. 1874 Daughter of John and WILLIAM HENRY WICKLOW, 1 11 7 mo. 1874 Dublin. Son of Joseph and Fanny Wicklow. CHARLOTTE WIDDAS, York. 68 22 4 mo. 1874 Wife of Cornelius Widdas. The subject of this notice was born at Nun Monkton, a small village a few miles from York. Her parents were in humble circumstances, and her father dying whilst she was very young, she had to "go out to service" when she was little more than ten years of age. The industry and perseverance which marked her character were early shown. Having when nearing womanhood removed to York, she apprenticed herself to learn the business of a stay-maker; the knowledge of which she soon acquired, and S actively carried on through life: thus assisting her husband in the maintenance and education of their family. No opportunities of mental culture having been afforded her in her childhood, she now applied herself diligently to learn to read and write, and might often have been seen at her husband's side, spelling out with his aid words in the New Testament. The power she thus acquired of seeking truth for herself was very precious to her, especially in periods of sickness and of trial; and a great desire was awakened within her for the attainment of useful, and especially of Scriptural knowledge and as the views of gospel truth were gradually unfolded, she was enabled to trust in Christ as her Saviour and her Redeemer. With her husband she joined the Society of Friends. and was comforted in attending their Meetings for Worship, often expressing the help she experienced in them. Hospitality and neighbourly charity were marked features in her character, and her skill in administering to bodily infirmities caused her aid to be largely sought by an extended circle. Services of this kind offered frequent opportunities for wise and tender counsel; and we do not doubt that many still remember with thank fulness "words fitly spoken" which our dear friend addressed to them. She suffered much bodily sickness, and in the later years of her life underwent many painful operations for the relief of a complaint, which she knew would eventually prove fatal. Under these trying circumstances her activity and cheerfulness were remarkable, but not more so than the patient resignation which was seen, especially in her last illness. It was alike instructive and comforting to those who stood around her, to witness the entire freedom from anxiety and care, which under the assurance of her Heavenly Father's loving kindness, she was enabled to rest in : whilst at times it was given her to rejoice that though death was very near, it would be to her a glorious deliverance, and an entrance into rest would be granted her, through the mercy of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. Supported by this blessed hope, she sweetly fell asleep. THOMAS WILLIAM WIGHAM, 30 15 3 mo. 1874 JOHN WILSON, Bessbrook. 94 21 Widow of Francis Woodcock. FRANCES YEARDLEY, 2 mo. 1874 2 mo. 1874 63 23 5 mo. 1874 Rochdale. Daughter of the late Thomas ELSIE MARGUERITE YEOMANS, Yeardley. Sheffield. 1 4 3 mo. 1874 Daughter of Charles and Anna Yeomans. Received too late for classification. 3 do. 3 do. 1 do. 1 ... From three to six months ... do. From six to twelve months N.B. The number of Friends at the last return being, in Great Britain 14,085, and in Ireland 2,905, total 16,990, and the deaths in our Register 299, gives approximately 17.6 deaths per 1000 per annum. |