Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-03-24
In Memoriam.

DIED, OF heart disease, in this town, at
the residence Of her son-in-law, Spencer G.
Jones, Esq, on Saturday morning, the 18th of
March, 1882, Mrs. ELIZABETH S. BREWER,
(nee Buchanan,) relict of the late John
Brewer, Esq, in the Goth year of her age
The death of this estimable lady deserves
more than passing notice. By it the world
loses one of its truest characters-ior well
and faithfully she performed every duty and
Justly won the admiration of all who knew
her
Many years ago, she came 10 this town
with her sister, from Baltimore City, where
she was born, to take charge of the Female
Academy then located here. AS a teacher
she was able, prompt, faithful; teaching
with marked success. Ruling by love alone
she unconsciously wound herself around
the childish hearts committed to her keep
ing Sensible and quick, she soon saw the
path of duty; firm and decided she let
nothing turn her aside; cheerful and hope
full, she was willing worker with bright
smile and kind word for all; the charm OF
her presence was felt by all her,pupils.
She protested religion in early life and
united with the Presbyterian church, with
which 10 the time of her death, she faithfully
labored in every good work. Her standard
Of piety was of the highest order, and her
department as Christian lady was such as
to elicit tho esteem of all. She was pre-
eminently charitable, never turning a deaf
ear to want and distress, whenever it was in
her power to extend helping hand. To her
family she was devoted and selfsacrfcing
Her life was completely taken up with eff
forts to do good, extending into every de-
partment of Christian activity. She was in
every sense pillar Of the church to which
she belonged.
As a wife, mother, a friend, Christian,
and in all the relations of life, she was above
reproach. Quiet and transformations, she re-
joiced in the good, the true, and the beautiful !;
and gave sisters hand and a sisters heart
to every friend of Christ, who came within
her reach, The needy were never turned
empty-handed from her door.
She has left behind her two sons, sister,
several grandchildren, and host of friends,
to whom We tender our warmest sympathy
in their sad bereavement though really
what may seem to us great loss, may be,
and undoubtedly is, her eternal gain. Hon
ored by all, beloved by many, full of years,
her end was peace,
If the attention of skilltul physicians, the
unceasng care of devoted friends, or the
prayers vi tuOSe WHO lONeu ncr most, cOUlu
have awaited, they would not now be desc
late; but our Heavenly Father, who doth
not willingly aillict," knew best.
To that household where she was so dear
ly loved and appreciated, and TO her many
friends, the belief that, united with her loved
ones, who have passed on before, she is now
resting in the presence of her Saviour, in
whom she trusted, affords consolation,
Her life has left u blessed example aud
influence for good. In the exercise Of holy
trust in Jesus she endured patiently the suf-
fering of her protracted illness, met death
without u fear, and sweetly passed to her
heavenly rest, "rhe memory of the just is
blessed"
Respected, honorej, and beloved, she has
heard the voice which said, blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord from henceiorth !;
yea, saith the Spirit, they rest from their
labors, and their works do follow them"
May the Lord in mercy cause the sorrow
ing family to feel, at is the Lord, let Him
do what seemeth to Him good" May the
supports of divine grace be richly given
them, and may her bright example and her
triumphant death he ever an inspiration to
them to live as she lived, that they may die
as she died. b.