The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT


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A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
To the Memory of the Late EImira Hunt,
by Simeon w. King, Esq, of Chicago, Ill.
CHICAGO, Sept. 18th, 1890.
EDITOR OF THE CECIL COUNTY WING:
Dear .Sr:-Some nine months ago,
| received copy of Maryland paper,
among other things contained therein
was the announcement of the death of
Emira Hunt (widow Of the late Marshal
J. HuuD who died at her residence near
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Mary land, on
Monday morning at six o'clock on the
ninth of December last. This sad an
nouncemept was indeed startling to me,
for it came so suddenly upon me, that
| could not fully realize that my former
friend, had SO suddenly taken her de.
parturs to the realms ON high, but such
was the fact. Although nine long months
have past since this sad news reached me,
yet | feel, that owing to her true freud
ship for me, while poor hired boy work
ing on her fathers farm, (uamely, that
of Edwin Haines,) eau not let the OPP
portunity pass, without paying small
tribute of regard and affection, which l
held for her all life long, and therefore,
send you few words to that end. But
before | commence | desire to say the
reason that this has not been written be
fore, was, that | was very i'll myself,
when received the news of her death,
and continued i'll for several months, and
this is the only apology for not having
discharged this pleasant, though melan.
choly duty before 1t gives me pleasure
to say, that whoever knew Elmira Hunt,
knew her, "but to lore her" She was
the same pleasant, genial christian
woman, under all circumstances.
And this geniality she impaired to
others. If one seemed sad at heart, and
happened to be in company with the de-
ceased, new life would seem to peremate
ones whole being, and darkness and sor
row would disappear, as readily as the
| morning dew before the summers sun.
Nay, there never was cloud, with her,
but had ''lts silverY liuiug." Aud ! can
truthfully assert, that the child of sorrow,
coming into her presence, would very
soon realize the TACT, that ''life was
worth the living" 1t is wonderful how
this Influence controls ones whole life,
as one of the pleasant recoliections, away,
back i'll boy hood days, | now remember
well the words of encouragement utter
ed with such pathes, by this departed
friend, that have followed me even to
this hour, and when l speak of this indi-
viduAl casa, feel thoroughly satisfied,
am simply peating experiences, of all
who knew her and loved her in life, as |
did. She was one who was always
"fervent in spirit" doing the work of
her master, sin season and out of season."
Ever ready to extend a helping hand, to
comfort and make happy, those who were
more unfortunate in this life, SO far as
worldly goods are concerned than she.
Less than two short years ago, it was my
privilege, on her kind invitation to visit
her happy home for few days. and the
thought struck me while thus enjoying
the hospitality of that home, that |
thought l knew all the loving attributes
and characteristics of her noble life, and
especially her cordiality and friendliness.
But on this occasion, | noticed particu-
larly her cheerlulness of spirit, her atten-
tion to every ones happiness and comfort,
and her whole being seemed to me was
'the good she could do to others in this
! life,' and indeed, so expressed herself to
me. | thought then as l have often
| thought since, her gentleness and Chris
tan spirit, exhibited not only to her
household, but her guest, and | have
| thought SO many times since her de-
parture, that on that occasion was SO
manifest, exceeding anything l had ever
noticed in her before, yet all her life
| long, she was of such kind genial dis
position, such desire to look after
others and to do them good, that really
after all, about conclude, that had not
| known this friend correctly all through
| life. At least, this was the impression
that was uppermost in my thought when
last visiting her, and which has possessed
me since she left US. AS | said, who
knew Elmira Hunt, not to form an ex
allied opinion of her in every thing, that
is truly characteristic and esteemable. :;
| What an affectionate and pains taking
mother she was? What kind and con-
siderate neighbor she was? Who planned
for the comfort and well being of others
more than she did? Who was constant
Sin season and out of season. TO benefit
others more than she? Who delighted
to toll night and day for the comfort of
her family her friends aud her dear old
mother more than she? Who was more
devout and true Christian than she?
Who was more active in the works of
church aud benevolence than she? Who
was more faithful i'll her lodge than she?
Who was more interesting as lecturess
in Cecil Grand No 3 than she? Alas,
alas, none. But dear friend thou art
gone, thou art greatly missed among thy
! large circle of friends. Thou didst not
fear death, as we have every reason to
know, although not privileged to be at
thy death ped side, hen thou vast call
ed hence. Thou were faithful in every
thing, and while we mourn thee much,
yet we do not 'mourn as those with out
hope" For we feel assured thy work
was done and well done, aud thou art
today Ell joying the fruition and happi
sky, where sickness and death cometL
not. Where sorrow and trouble are
unknown. Where peace and happiness
are eternal, and here thou hast gone
and hast entered on thy eternal rest, and
where we too, shall go if we are faithful
to Him, whe "doeth all things well. .
We promise thee at the side of thy grave
to meet thee in peace. SIN that city
beyond the river" when time with US
shall cease to be. To thee dear friend
we drop tear at thy silent grave, where
among those who silently keep thy cju
pany, are the remains of the writer,
dearest mother, lying in the Cemetary o
Little East Nottingham, and now wher,
we babe thee an affectionate and long
fare SIMEON w KING