Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-17

Whereas. In the providence OF Almighty
God, ON Saturday, August %, 1895. az
+. NJ, MARY ELIZABETH FRAY
SER, an honored and faithful member
of the Board Of the Woman's Christian
Association, finished her work OF loving
service here on earth, and received her
reward OF everlasting bliss, at the hand
OF her Lord:
And, whereas. at this, our first meet
ing since our beloved sister and friend
was taken from us, we. here assembled,
desire to place on record our appreciation
Of her truly noble, Christian character
and our loss;
And whereas, from the foundation OF
the Woman's Christian Association OF
Richmond. Va, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
Frayser has been valued member
OF our board. and one of the most dc-
voted and influential members Of the
whole association, and as chairman OF
the House Committee she has guided
with gentle patience and wisdom the al
fairs OF this home. through anxious PEE
RODS of storm ana sunshine, ever ready
TO advise with the matron In all her per-
plexities. and at the same time was
the trusted counsellor and friend Of the
girls;
And, whereas. for moro than nine years
she has stood manfully at her ardu-
Gus post, during summers heat and
winters cold, never once relaxing her
efforts, never sparing herself in her de-
sire to bring about the best possible re-
suits, temporal and spiritual, in this
work. so dear TO her heart; therefore,
be IL
Resolved. That. knowing her. as we
have done, I'VE sorrow not, as those with
out hope for we believe that by
faith she received the promise, and that
now she has entered into that rest
which remaineth for the people of God"
Resolved, That our board, with the
whole association, have sustained u
grievous loss In the removal Of one on
whose ripe judgment and wide experience
we were always wont to rely.
Resolved. That, In recalling her un-
wearied devotion to her work pursued
often beyond her strength, we are taught
a solemn lesson in regard TO the sacred-
ness of duty, We can sec now clearly
how in each trial met and vanquished.
each duty faithfully fulfilled. each cross
uncomplainingly taken up and borne,
fresh grace was added day by day 10 her
character. as she went from strength To-
strength. until at last she was ut to APP
pear before her God in Zion. May her
shining example lead US TO press forward
she trod. and to follow her ever as she
followed Christ.
Resolved, That. as she never failed
to attend all the regular meetings Of the
board. and in addition each week. and
daily. visited the home. through
all OF these long years past land this
even when her health was fast failing).
that her last appearance In public was
at our monthly meeting. her vacant
chair will eloquentiy speak to us, and
her lovely, earnest face will seem to
greet us when we meet, ana urge still
greater zeal and faithfulness IN tho Mas
ter's work.
Resolved, That. I'm our sense Of loss,
we are not unmindful of tho desolatiou
OF her own home, from which tina loving
presence and guiding hand arc now gone
forever We desire to tender TO that
stricken household. our heartfelt ym-
pathy, with the assurance that In their
sore bereavement we. too. are bereaved.
and In their mourning we. also, mourn. 4
But we are comforted by this certain
We shall meet again IN that
blessed land, where God will wipe away
all tears from our eyes.
Resolved, That copy Of these Feso~
iuticns be sent to tho afliicted family:
that they be also published In the city
papers. and spread upon the minutes q
the association.
Mrs. JOSEPH BRYAN. Presided.
Mrk 9. w. Traysrp. Corresponding -.
rotary.