The National tribune., 1895-10-17
A PERSONAL TRIBUTE.

Eva +. Crate was ono of the early members
of the G. C., and although invalid at the
time, her interesting and instructive cOntribu-
tions were a permanent feature Of our G. e..
columns.
TO regain her health Eva spent several years
on range among the California mountains, -
miles from Oceansde, and by that mode of
living, coupled with the adoption of other
agencies, she completely regaincd her health
and for four years enjoyed life as a well person
at her home in Oceanside, thus being enabled
10 assist her father in his business, even taking
full charge during his absence from home for
several months
Eva was progressive and very patriotic. and
as a woman and friend was above rcproach.
Amabe. pure minded and true friend, her
kind and genial disposition mahc,hcr corrc-
spondent to be sought after, aud there was
speck on the horizon of six-years' CORE
spondence. To ki,ow her was to admire and
honor her. for it is an honor to be recognized as
a friend by good and true woman.
For the last six months of her life she at
tended Heads Business College, San Francisco,
Cal, to prepare herself for the more active
duties of life, and she entertained high antici-
paiiOns for tho future; but the Ruler of our
destiny willed it otherwise.
The first ntimation Of the end of her useful
life was telegram from the landlady of her
clearinghouse to her friends, saying:
We cannot awaken Eva this morning;
come at once"
But her spirit had flown; Eva was no more,
ere her anxious father reached her side.
Thus bright light has gone out. Yes, what
is our loss is Eva's gain. John Brunny.
CHRIST THE coSsoLER.
DEAR c. G.. FRIENDS: 1t was my good for
time TO have personal acquaintance with Eva
i. Crate for the last three years of her life.
She was most loving daughter, a loyal friend,
a true and we'll beloved c. G.
She leaves many loyal. loving friends to
mourn her departure. and her parents have
the sympathy and friendship of all who know
them, in this their great trial.
Her death was very unexpected, as she
seemed to be stronger than ever in her life.
She attended Hcali's Business College as usual
OH Tuesday, the ODD, and on the morning OF
the Gath OF July, when the lady with whom
she was staying went to awaken her, she found
that Eva had gone TO her eternal home.
1t will be of interest to those of her c. C.
friends who knew how devoted she was to the
Christian Science faith, to know that she was
r firm believer TO tho last. and that the closing
evening OF her earthly existence was spent in
coDversing on and studying into the faith as
taught by the science She read and copied in
shorthand poem found in the Christian Set
eRce Journal OF August, 1890. which she said
she thought so grand and full of meaning and
copy of which | send with this:
CHRrsTUs coGsoLAToR.
Consolation IL, Christi
Beside the dead knelt for prayer
Aud felt presence as prayed.
Lol IL WIS Jesus standing there;
He smiled. /" Be not afraid"
Lord, thou hast conquered death, we know;
Restore again 10 life, said,
This one who died an hour ngO:
he smiled. "!Sle Is not dead"
Asleep there. myself did-t say
Yet ilou canst lift the lids that keep,
Her pTisoHed eyes from awayi
lie smiled. " She doth but sleep!"
Nay, then, though hnply she do wake
Aud look upon some fhirer dawn.
Restore her to hearts that ache;
lie smiled. She Is not gone"
Alnsl too we'll we know our loss,
Nor hope again our joy TO touch,
Until tie stream of death cross;
lie smiled. There is no such"
Yet our beloved seem so far,
The while we yearn 10 feel them near,
Albeit with thee we trust they are;
He smiled. and ain here"
Dear Lord. how shall we know that they
Still walk unseen with and thee,
Nor sleep nor WANDER far away?
He smiled. -Abnie in me-"
Yours ioyally-hnna NJ. Johnson, Oceanside,
Cal. t,ap