Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-07-13

With the death Of Miss JEANETTE
ELEANOR BRISCOE, at the advanced
age Of niEety-one, on the 4lh instant, at
ST. Mary's city, was ended an unusually
long and an exceptionally useful life
She was born as the country home other
family, "Hill Serene" in Charles county,
was the daughter Of Samuel and Sarah
Stone Briscoe, and lineal descendant of
VIM Stone, one of Maryland's earliest Gov
ernors. Indeed, she could count among
her ancestors many of Maryland's promi
nent statesmen and men Of merit; but we
cannot think that the lives Of any of these
could have thed around them a brighter
lusire than did the life Of this pure and
humble Christian.
From the early age 81 eleven, when she
was left motheTless, her life has been one
OF selfsacrificing love aud thought for
others; for even at that tender age she as
sumed all OF a woman's cares that were
possible 10 one SO young.
Most OF her maturer years were spent in
ST. Mary's county, divided between the
homes of her brother, DR.. Walter Hanson
Stone Briscoe, at Sotterly; that of his daugh
ter. Mrs. James Richard Thomas, at deep
Falls," and with this nieccs children at ST
Mary's City. Having always made her
home where she believed she was most
needed; and wherever IL was, all who came
within its influence were made 10 feel the
benefit Of her kind heart and skillful hands.
The needy found in her generous friend,
but first, and before a consideration of ne
cessity or gift, her income was unfaiiine
divided, one-tenth being set apart TO God,
the giver Of ALL"
When trials, Affections and troubles
came, she was prepared to meet them with
pure and childish faith in the loving
Father who sent them, and who "knew
what was best"
She was never known To murmer against
the dispensations of an "all wise Provi
cence." Even when attacked by the in
firmities and sufferings of old age-and the
tired hands that had done her Masters
work so well were longing for that blessed
rest awaiting them-she toOuld not wish TO
die. She was ready 10 go, hut waited, pa
tiently and submissively, the will Of "Him
who doeth all things we'll" thus she
passed peacefully away, surrounded by all
that love and affectionate gratitude could
do for her comfort. And while we know
that her loss cannot fail TO be a great grief
| TO those who loved her, we know also
that TO her it was blessed release, ard
that her pure spirit has entered that bliss
full realm for which il longed, and where
so many of he- loved ones were gathered
before her.
Let us hope that none of those who were
permitted TO know this sanity character
| will be allowed To go down To the grave
without testifying to its holy influence.
In the death Of Miss JEANETTE
| BRISCOE at St Mary's Seminary last
Tuesday, July 4th, this county has lost one
| of its oldest and best known inhabitants,
one of the few remaining links 10 past
generation. She was laid 10 rest on Wed.
nesday at ST. Andrews, where
"The messy marbles rest
On the lips that she has prest
In their bloom,
And the names she loved 20 hear
Have been carved for many = year
On the tomb"
Miss Briscoe was born in Charles coun-
ty. but passed most of her life in ST. Ma
rvs, living first at "Sotterly" with her
brother, DIR. Walter Briscoe; next vt Deep
Falls" with her niece, Mrs. J r. Thomas,
and for the past thirteen years at St Ma
| rvs Seminary.
Hers was a long and eventful life, and
one which was most conspicuously dis
| fish devotion to the welfare ofothers Many
homesick school girl has found in her a
| friend and comforter; her ears were ever
open TO the sorrows and cares ofothe RS, and
her hands ready TO help those in need, even
% the humblest servant about her Her
Christian character was specially marked
by faith and humility; and love for her
church was the handspring of her life.
To all who knew her. "Auntie" was a
familiar and loved household word: her
precept and example have found a resting
place in grateful hearts and her memory
will long be cherished by those who know
| how truly "She hath done what hecnuld
r NJ. S
Mrs. MARY HERMAN, wife of Fl.
NJ. Herman and daughter Of Alexander
Lyon.
After a short illness and in spite Of all
that medical skill could render our friend
has fallen "asleep In Jesus" To waken in
the realms above. There she shall live
and reign with Him whom she so faithful :
ly served on earth. She felt an interest in
the prosperity Of her home. and as far as
possible labored TO that end. Endowei
with oomely face, cheerful disposition,
mild manners and a pure and congenial
nature, she drew around her circle of
friends and acquaintances who loved her
devotedly. ButOnly those acquainted with
her home life know how sincere and spir
itual were her private devotions, and how
dearly she loved and faithfully read her
Bible: On her her bright eyes were writ
ten the truths of which she now verifies
And God shall wipe away all tears from
their eyes, and there shall be no more
death. neither SORROW nor crying. neither
shall there be any more pains, for the for
mer things have passed away" The last
lew months of life was patient, her. &c
struggle for life, and revealed to those
around her" whose sun Is gone DOWN
how closely she lived 10 her faith. Atlast
she gave up the struggle, and resigning
her children and stricken husband 10 the
care Of God, size sweetly fell asleep. She