The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-07-25

Died, July I'd, at the residence of Mrs. Jacob
Hanger, near Churchville, Va, Mrs. HARRIET
HANGER, in the 66th year of her age.
ITO measure life by years Essays a modern
authOr-''to the true liver, to measure 1T rather by
ages If we do not feel its immensity, it is to con.
TESS to inactivity and sumber. When we would
ask ourselves how old we are, we should find that
we must cast up, not anniversaries, but days and
hours: and to satisfy ourselves how long our life
has already been, should reflect not on the mere
animal sdunctS of life but on the intercourses Of
friendship, by which our hearts have been made
glad together with the aspirations which have en-
nObled and the hopes that have eheered US, we
should taste in thought again, the shining, balmy,
fragrant moments, each IN itself little Summer,
brought by the tones the smiles, the touch OF our
Beloved 'These are the things that make life.
Thus measured, it was lite such as few enjoy
in this world that the subject of this notice lived.
More than agreeable were her associations with her
immediate family-al felt her presence source OF
happiness and proft-from early life through wo.
manhood to mature years. Her "interoourses OF
friendship were the bringing of gadness to others,
because to friends she showed her pleasure In add
ing to their enjoyment. Though rarely speaking
Of self-suoh was the modesty of her quiet, unob-
trusive character--yet from the way she lived, IN
all the manifestations of character she exhibited
dent that her aspirations were among the noblest
to glorify God and discharge the duties she owed
to others faithfully, was her aim.
In early life she was blessed with the knowledge
of salvation through Christ Jesus, and united with
the Presbyterian Church at Union in this county.
By her example and influence other members OF
the family were led to trust in her Beloved. Well
did she perform her part In sustaining to the end
of his ministry her first pastor, and cordially well
uo1 haayo laft dOv
after few months of married life, and having an
only daughter, the late Mrs Henristts Burkhold
er, much of her time was devoted to her. until the
education of the daughter was competed-then
they were almost insepsrable companions. The
marriage of the daughter in 1857, necessitated her
removal to Rockingham county, where she con-
nected herself with Cooks Greek Church and at
forwards to her native county and to membership
with Thinking Spring Church.
Though always of delicate health, a distance of
six miles rarely prevented her from attending the
services Of the ssnctusry-usually on horseback
and that from choice. The sudden death of Mrs.
Burkholder was severe blow, and to one Of weak
er faith might have been overwhelming. She bore
it meekly and bowed submissiVely and at once de-
voted herself with renewed energy, to the care and
happiness of her grand children Believing that
it would be for their advantage to pursue their
studies in schools in Staunton, at the request of
Mr. Burkholder, she left their pleasant home in
the country and removed to the city But during
the first school term, her health began gradually
and almost imperceptibly to give way. Every eff
fort kindness and affection could devise to resist
the disease and restore health failed. At the house
of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Hanger, on Monday, July
2nd, she was paralyzed, and ended peacefully and
calmly her pilgrimage about y o'clock NJ, Of the
same day. Her family and friends mourn because
Of their loss, but believe if they follow her she
did the Saviour, that they will meet soon. For
He has said, 'In my Fathers house are many
mansions l will come again and receive you to
myself, that where l am there you may be also"
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