The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-18
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ayes Of Mr.. BENJAMIN H. Quarles closed for
aver. Tho passing away Of this most highly
esteemed gentleman was o great shock to
many Of BIS most intimate friends ana the
feeling Of sorrow was. very general wherever
tho news was announced.
Mr. Quarles had been in bad health for
acme time. but his last illness was only OF q
few months duration On Thursday last he
sud5cnlv rallied and the members OF his fam
ilv Gained renewed hope that his life might
he spared somewhat longer. At 1920 CLOCK,
however. YESTERDAY morning Dir Quaries
breaihed his last. death having been caused
bv enlargement of tho heart. lie was CON
scious up 80 the last moment, but did MOI
seem 20 have any idea that his END was 30
Mr. Ouarles would have been ffty-seyon
wears 81 noe had be lived until SeptemDer
18TH next. Tie was tho son OF me lgso
Th0mas Delaware tiuares, one ol ~, ',d
mond's old-tme dry goods merchants anu
most beloved citizens.
Ills LIFE
He was br ueht up 20 merchantile Ito. ana
hes been connected with various business
houses IN this city especially that or brown,
Davis A. Co. Mr. T. William PemOertoh' Oh
That frm. being O relative of the deceased.
lie was later on one OF the members oil INC
firm oi Quarles McJurdy Vel known III
the real estate business OF this city, when
became dissolved on January LIST last.
on March lst Mr. Quarles re-ontered the
real estate business on his own account az
lIl7 Main street. but was compelled by lil
health soon after 20 relinpulsh his design.
fince then bis health gradually called and
those who were intimate with him began NJ
once to fear that most Of tho usefulness OF
Mr. Quares' life had gone by. lie leaves
VIE a son and % daughter
Mr. Quarles had been lifelong member,
frst OF old Sycamore and then OF Seventh
street Christian church and SRbbath-sch0oi.
lie had been active ia all of it, good works
and was "a uever-tlring member OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, where his loss
will be sadly missed especially IN the board
of directors Of which he had been q member
for number OF years. lie was an active
member and the secretary Of the Evangelical
Alliance and belonged 90 the Royal Arcanum
aad several othe. organizations.
THOROUGHLY UNsELFIsH.
The deceased was a thoroughly unselfish
man. liberal ia his views. sincere IN all OF his
professions and open in his charities. He was
kind courteous. obhging and generous 10 a
fault He was devoted % Richmond. learned
ir JOS old history and traditions and proud Of
them. and the historic city had no son who
loved her better. In the circle OF his family
le was tender and true. a loving husband and
honest man and useful man. The family Of
the deceased is one noted IN the annals OF
Richmond for integrity and the best qualities
that adOrn and make better frail. errlng
humanity, and il never had better represent
tliiye than Mr.. Benjamin NJ. Quares.
For several years past 1t has been my good
fortune to be more intimately acquainted
with Mr.. Quarles. and quite often IN my
wanderngs through the city used 20 drop
in at his Office 20 have an hours chat with
BIN on various subjects. There gained
much valuable information IN regard 20 hlch-
m9ni early history and the part that some
oi her best families 10 whom he was closely
re ated had taken ia il. But never did Mr..
Ouares grow more interested than when the
Young Mems Christian Association was men
tolel He was completely wrapped up ~
the work of that organization, and no task
appeared too hard for him when he thought
tat By his efforts he could contribute to the
a3y8lcement of that institution.
ALWAYS EEADY.
Nr. Quarles was always ready 70 do almost
ANYTHING in the interest of the Association,
all ] distinctly remember one instance
winch left deep impression on my mind.
IL was soon after Mr. Jandhsh had taken
charge of the Association work 10 this city
when he looked TO hls new friends for leaders
AZ the young mems meetings heid every
Sunday afternoon. One week he requested
Mir Ouarles 10 take charge of the meeting
ON tho IlIlOWluE SUNNY AAhAANA-AA bAAN ~
ceased lad often led in prayer during reiigi-
GUS services 1t seemed to be decidedly repng-
nant TO bis modest and uuassumlng character
a. make an address on such an occasion.
However. he consented. and when the next
Sunday came he read 90 his audience very
carefully prepared address. which was one Of
the best ever delivered IN the Association
tits generally admitted that the Associa-
ton never bad "a warmer aud more lndetatlga-
ble friend. and the death of Blr. b. u. Quarles
IS a severe loss to that institution.
THE FrNEHAL.
The funeral services will be held at Seventh
street Christian church this afternoon at Is
o'clock, and the lntsrment viii be at Holly
wood. 1t was generally expected by the
numerous friends of the deceased that the
funeral would not take place until tO-mor-
row afternoon. but like "a true member of
the Evangelical Alliance Alr. Quarles was OPP
posed to SUNDAY funerals, and in recognition
OF his views and wishes on this subject the
family decided 70 have the funeral to-day.
The building of the Young Mems Christian
Association viii too closed to-day from T..
nj. 90 1870 u. NJ. out Of respect 20 the de-
parted. and it is expected that the members
OF tie Association will in large numbers at
tend the funeral services.
The following gentlemen have consented TO
serve as pail bearers
Active -Messrs. William II. Tyler, William
NJ Hin. n. vs.. BOwe. j.. &. Joplin. a. Can
dish. j. r. West Mann 5. Valentine, Jr,,
q. d. IhaXtOn.
Honorary Messrs John A. Mosby. +. ID.
Jill. Colonel John b. Cary, +. y. Cannon.
~. III. b. Taylor, John Enders, Sr.. John ii.
Montague. Edward Gray. Q. II. Ryland.
Mrs. Tazewell Elicit.
The unexpected notice yesterday of the
death OF Mrs JOsie S. Elicit. wife of Colonel
Iazewsu Elicit, caused widespread grief in
this city where She is so well and favorably
known.
Mrs Elicit was spending few days at the
home of her sister. Mrs. DR.. A. J.. Wexford,
in the interim OF moving from her old 10 a
new residence in course OF construction. She
was the granddaughter of Hon. James Lyons,
of this city. and the daughter Of Robert
f. scott. Esq. OF tauquier. and by birth and
position person OF social distinction and
.aree and influential connections.
But aside from this she WAS in herself
worthy Of the best blood in her yi0ns, and
was an ornament % her social sphere, while
no those who saw her inner lite she revealed
d radiance which can only shine from soul
iIumlned with light Divine.
All day yesterday host of friends visited
the house and rendered the prOfOundest SYM
pathy % her griei-stricken husband.
Mrs. Llletts brother Mr. Robert T. Scott Of
Roanoke her sister, Mrs. Spilmnn, OF War
fenton. and MAJOR r. Taylor scott and wife
also from Nauenton at present. and Mrs l..
= hutier' her aunt, from Lynehburg. have