The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-07
Funeral Of Mrs. Dannatt.

AT the funeral of Mrs. Oliver bennett yes
terday afternoon there were no religious SER
vices, but remarks were made by Parker Pills
bury and A. G. Grover. Music was furnished
by quartette consisting of Misses Webster
and Bryant and Messrs Will Stockbridge and
George A. Thomas.
Mr.. Grover in his remarks said; "Our
friend Mrs. bennett did not believe, or disbe-
lieve, in the life to come. She used to say sbe-
lief must rest upon proof. L have no proof
that shall live or that shall not But of
one thing feel sure. AS Infinite Wisdom has
created the universe so vast, so Incompetent
sible, He has also fixed human destiny what
ever it is, for the best; and I am content to
wait until I can find out what it is I have
learned something of this life; will waitspa-
tiently until L find myself in the next life,
then L will try to attend to its duties"
On one occasion only a few years ago, when
very ill, not expecting to live, good Method
list sister called and proposed to pray with her.
81 have no objection to your prayers said
Mrs. bennett, shut if I thought they would
have any effect L should seriously object
"But," responded the good sister, with tears
starting in her eyes, "Mrs. bennett I am your
friend!' 81 know you are," said Mrs. D. =,
but had much rather trust myself in the
hands of God than in your hands. He will do
better for me than you can suggest"
In all the utterances of men, know of
nothing expressive of a higher, more rational,
Or more reverent faith than this. Within two
days of her death she expressed the same
thought to me. She said, 81 can get no
glimpse Of what is to come, no tidings from
another world, but feel safe in the hands of
God"
In life, in work, in faith, in death, Mrs
bennett was most remarkable woman. She
had great mind, great heart, great ability,
and great faith.
In 1912 an eminent phrenologist gave her
the following qualities, as find them written
down in chart of that date:
"She readily compares and perfectly anal
Yves almost any subject which may be present.
ed TO her mind. She instantly and intuitively
detects the fallacy of arguments:the misappli-
cation OF logic and words and the misuse of
facts" "She makes morality a duty-the
polar star OF life, the only guide of conduct.
is kind and sympathetic and very sensitive to
the sufferings of Others" 'She thinks of the
duty only with feelings Of awe and reverence;
has strong religious tendency of mind. She
is stable, decided and determined. She con
templates the future of life with high expecta-
lions, and dwells upon the prospect ahead with
sanguine hopes"
have known Mrs. bennett intimately since
1901. AT that time she and her husband
Oliver bennett, were engaged heart, soul and
purse in the anti'slavery cause, unpopular as it
was; and they were intimate and valued
friends of Garrison Phil1inS Parkar Pororc
the Fosters, Pillsbury, Frederick Douglass and
the other early leaders of the movement.
Their home, this house, was the homo and re-
treat, whenever they desired, of all the apos-
ties of reform. After lecturing in the Old City
Hall in December 1852 came here to stop
over night, and at this time first met the Dem
nett's Her noble husband, whose benignant
face looks on this scene from Wonder canvas
was at that time on his death-bed MY ac-
quaintance with Mrs bennett from that hour
has been intimate and uninterrupted. have
never known greater woman or better
friend.