who needed her counsel or assistance, temporally or spiritually, endeavoring to walk humbly before Him whom she wished to serve most of all. Kind and affable in her manner, she was greatly beloved, not only by those in the evening of life, but by the young, who were particularly attracted by the influence for good which was felt to surround her; and those who went to her as a mother, in seasons of trial, did not fail to receive from her warm interest and sympathy. About the meridian of life she was visited with severe trials, in the loss of three of her children within a short time; and, not long after, in the death of her husband, with whom she had lived in near fellowship for many years. These trials she bore with that fortitude and resignation becoming the true spiritual worshipper, saying, "I must give them up to their Master, who has seen meet to take them." In the death of her husband she bowed most meekly to the stroke, with the expression, "Father, thy will be done," giving evidence that the child-like faith and dependence on God sustained her through all. Later in life she had an attack of paralysis, which greatly prostrated her. After lying quiet for many hours she recovered so as to speak, and in reply to a remark by one of her attendants, "Mother, thee seems better," she said "Yes, beyond my expectation. I had thought my work was ended, and I should be taken from you, but now I feel as though I will recover; and while I was waiting I was led into exercise in regard to our Select Quarterly meeting, of which I have so long been a member. It is my earnest desire, that in all its delib erations, it may be favored with the presence of the Master, who alone can give it strength." She had afterward slight attacks of a similar character, which did not materially affect the powers of her mind, but rendered her more feeble in body, yet she continued to attend meetings long after she had to be assisted in so doing. Within about eighteen months of her death she had a fall, which entirely disabled her from walking, and she was confined to her room, suffering greatly at times; but the patience which had clothed her spirit through other trials continued with her until the last. Her remarks were often instructive and pertinent, making lasting impressions on the minds of those present. On being asked how she felt, she said: "Better than might be expected of one who has attained to such a great age, and suffered so much, but I endeavor to be patient and do the Lord's will. I am waiting, waiting, I feel ready, nothing in my way when He chooses to take me, which will be the right time." Very shortly before her departure she remarked to one of the family: "Thou art going to Quarterly Meeting. I always loved to go, but never expect to get there again, but will soon go from works to rewards." To an aged friend who had called to see her, on his taking leave, she said: "Farewell, farewell, it may be the last farewell," and soon after was attacked with a stupor, from which she did not recover, but passed sweetly and quietly away on the evening of First of Eleventh Month, 1876, in the 93d year of her age. Thus closed her useful and innocent life; her spirit, we believe, being fully prepared for the change. Her remains were interred in Friends' burying ground at Doe Run, after which a solemn meeting was held, wherein many impressive testimonies were borne. Signed by direction of Fallowfield Monthly Meeting of Friends, held the 13th of 10th Mo., 1877. EDWIN WALTON, Clerks. Read and approved by Western Quarterly Meeting of Friends, held 23d of 10th Mo., 1877, and signed on behalf thereof, by GEORGE THOMPSON, Clerks. At a meeting of the Representative Committee, or meeting for sufferings, held 3d Mo. 15, 1878, the above memorial was read and approved, and directed to be forwarded to the Yearly Meeting. CALEB CLOTHIER, Clerk. Memorial of Woodbury Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, William Haines. The subject of this memorial was born on the Eighth day of Third Month, 1810; he was the son of William and Ann Haines, of Upper Greenwich, New Jersey, who were consistent members of our religious society, and careful to train up their children in habits of industry, frugality, and a reverence for the Divine Being; in the regular attendance of our religious meetings, and to encourage them both by precept and example, faithfully to fulfill this and every other duty. And the effects of this careful training, through the assistance of Divine grace were made apparent in the mature life of our beloved friend. By records which he has left, we find that very early in life his mind was visted by the overshadowings of Divine Love, and as he was faithful to live in accordance with its manifestations, the vanity of the fleeting pleasures of the world was shown unto him, and that obedience to these heavenly visitations was the only ground of true peace. Yet for want of watch fulness, and not being wholly obedient in little things, he was frequently brought into deep suffering followed by true repentance, which again brought blessed visitations from on high; thus, through all these dispensations of joy and sorrow, was he favored to learn to lean upon that Divine Arm, which can alone uphold and support through every trial; and was fitted to perform the many duties which in after life devolved upon him. About the 24th year of his age he felt himself called to the work of the ministry, in which he continued until the close of his life, frequently extending his labors beyond his own Quarterly meeting, with the approbation and sympathy of his friends. In his communications his words, though ofttimes few, mostly savored of life, and many of us can testify to having had our spiritual strength renewed thereby. He was naturally a man of strong prejudices, and to maintain the Christian character had much to overcome. He was of simple and unpretending manners, kind, courteous and hospitable; ever ready to assist the widow and the orphan when in need; and the friendless were sure always to find in him a friend. He lived in much simplicity, careful not to waste that which he had, that he might have wherewith to hand to others less favored than himself. During the early part of the summer of 1872, he was taken with a severe illness attended with much bodily suffering, and as the summer wore on he apprehended his life was drawing near to a close. To one of his children, watching by his bedside, he said: "It now affords me much consolation, that I have attended to my religious duties, and I would encourage thee to be faithful. It will be of great comfort to thee in an hour like this." At another time, after his family had been gathered around him, he said: "I feel sensible of many shortcomings, and though far from perfection in the line of duty, yet am comforted in the assurance that an honest endeavor to walk and act under the guidance of truth, as made known from time to time, has met with Divine |