The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
IN MENIOKIAM.


on April 18th Good Friday. the annlver-
sary Of the death OF our saviour. ChdrIes
VI Shields breathed his last and MS OIaNe'
pure spirit took its flight 10 the ABODE
Of the blessed IN the meridian or MS
NE and in the midst Of a most success
ful practice surrounded bv eNerythihs
which prosperity and happiness can Dilns'
he went 10 be with Him who died that We
might live. Having had an attack ui
pleurisv several months ago be went 10
Florida with the hope that he might De
benefited by It's salUhrlOus climate. Allei
"A short stay he returned ana resumed us
practice. he was advised by nus phS
-icians as 10 his only chance or IKE anu
n spite of these warnings and utterly
regardless az his own life ana PERSONA
safety. he made the fatal step. the cost
Of which was finally death. There are
a few men left who are Wiling 10 Ilsn
iheir lives for others, yea. 10 die anu
she'd their heart s blood that they may
act the part of the Great Physician, anu
save others when themselves they can
not save. or these Doctor shields was
i most conspicuous example, am Il -
neruliarlv fitting and appropriate lNdl
his death should have taken place on
Good Friday. Such a death as that OF
our departed friend and beneiactor -
TOO noble. too grand for human speech
indeed il Is deserving Of the highest ediu-
~ and such as is not ln my po"tt 10
write Even as these lines are pelhs
peunel from a neart deeply grleNed ana
shocked. there Is almost too mucn emo
ton 20 move the hand steadily. Ihdhh
heaven. that In this dark world OF ours
So full OF toll. pain. and sorrow OF sepd-
ratious and part.ngs. there are rev
lights who shine for others; that there are
ID few men who try 10 I've LOT otnels
than themselves. who Try 10 ieNeNe pVO'
suffering humanity. even 10 the extent ~.
life itself What words then can De
found appropriate enough to eulosiIe
the death of our friend.
In spite of sOrlid strife and tuimoli;
there are some who are always mlnuiul
Of others. Doctor Shields enjoyed "A very
large and lucrative practice. and every
day his office was thronged WIN p@1.JH'9.
his Hborauty and kindness toward lho.e
who could not pay for his services was
widely known. and many poor ulioi
tunate has he helped and put on the IoA"
% recovery. The writer OF these I'"
lines is one Of the many he helped. and
Is DESTROYS Of paying some sort OF tribute
moor though IL may bc, 20 MS memory
lie can truly testify 10 the genial, KIM,
noble disposition the bright and cheerful
couutenance with which he met and greet
cd everyone How tender and sympathz-
Ing he was with every patient! HOW earn
cst and faithful In his cndeaVOurs 10 uet-
ter their condition. Truly good anu
great man has gone. Doctor Shields was
"a most distinguished ornament 10 his pro-
fession. and his superior dld NOT exist
in the South. In his death the Meuicdi
College Of Virginia. the profession and
his numerous friends, have suffered
most severe and irreparable loss. Inc
heart of the writer is deeply moved al
the loss of man. who was a friend to
him In deed and in truth: and it overio"s
with sympathy for the hereaved wife ana
fatneriess children i'm their great allie
lion. lie pravs that an all-wise and never
failing Providence will watch over them
and help them bear their well-nigh IN
tolcrahle grief. lie begs them also 70
remember that the death Of the husband
and father. IMPLYING as il did, me death
of the Saviour. is a priceless heritage
.f;reater love hath no man than TINS
that he lay down his life for his friend.
Jesus. Thou Prince Of Life.
THY chosen cannot die;
rfke' Thee they conquer in the strife
10 reign with Thee on high. ,,,,..,,