The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-30
ELIZABETH EUfEUm CRACs.


And simple faith than Norman blood. .
There has recently entered into a
more complete spiritual environments
one who. i'm every relation OF life, both
public and private, presented to the
world the beautiful and helpful exapn-
pie of q pure, a useful, and n tunless
life.
she was "a pillar in the temple. IA
strong STAFF" "a beautiful rod" and
has left as a precious legacy, memorials
of fidelity which cannot soon, if ever.
perish.
She lives in the grateful remem-
brance OF many who have been and are
comforted upheld and blessed by good
example and faithful service for God
and humanity.
1t is now some years since Mrs. Chace
retired from the more active pursuits
of a public life. yet she never ceased.
until short time previous TO her de-
cease. 10 be the actiVe friend and eff
cient counsellor OF those engaged in va
rious reforms AMI methods 81 philan-
thlopy, and 10 be "a practical helper II
thcH IN need of hua l,ial aid, and ~
ht8rHelt. humane, 1uI sis IT, symEa-
tht r misfortune.
Her sound PRACTICAL judgment and
long experience, aidcG b. ~ ina heart.
ma f. her most efiici-nt adviser in
thu various duties. tasks difficulties
anu troubles. The poor she never td~n-
cd irom her gate. an 1 the widow and
the fatherless arise and call her nitss-
ed"
She also took great personal and
membership interest In various relig-
ious ana benevolent enterprises. and
especially In those devoted 10 moral
political and social reform. She was also
greatly Interested In the cause OF peace
ana arbitration, and was connected
with the establishment of an interna-
llonal bureau OF arbitration for the set
tlement of disputes between nations.
She was a vice president Of the Univer-
sal Peace Union and OF the Rhode ISL
ana Radical Peace Society. besides be-
ing connected with the woman suffrage
movement and other efforts To better
the condition of the community. espe-
cially as regards the prevention and
punishment of crime
NellgiOn was To her a matter az life
an conduct, aided by strong practi-
cal, and undoubting faith which was
10 her as an anchor TO the soul sure
ana steadfast,' so that she could wen
say, on her departure from US:
For though from out our bourne Of
time and place
Ihe Hood may bear me far.
1 nope 10 see my Pilot face TO face.
Nhen have crossed the bas"
1t can be truly said OF Mrs. Chace |
mat she lived "as seeing Him who is
Invisible Her character was an that I
1hsht be inferred from her written and |
'poken words. and more OF rare ele- |
@tioh ana purity OF thought and mo- (
I've, nigh purpose. unuHunTed courage /
'hWaVering faith in the Infinite Good
ieSS she was an inspiration 10 all who |
'ere capable of understanding and
pPreclating true nobility OF life and |
naracter. Modest almost to dinidence. |
eI fearless in battling for the right. |
trons, yet tender, her life and char
cter bore the scrutiny of familiar and
intimacy. so that those |
no knew her best loved, respected.
no admired her most.
l Hne was most happy in her domestic
Citations, having "A KIND watchful do
'ouon in behalf OF The loved ones com
nltted 10 her care. She was a true ana |
Sithful friend, giving her confidence |
autlously, yet when given II was firm
nd constant. Her moral courage was |
uch as would have done service I'm
ne martyr age, and she could well say:
uSlsht IN thy statutes, thy word
lamp unto my p8Ih."
Decided and uncompronislne I'm her
Wn views, she was yet charitable and
OnSiderate towards those who differed
rom her. and neither respected nor
wed a person less for being. as she
erself was. true 20 her own convictions
nd decided in maintaining them.
There was not the slightest touch of | 4
esstmism in her nature. and hence she
rev old gracefully. her, heart remain- |
lg young 10 the last. one can wen Y
nagine her busy even now, i'm ac- 7
lalnting herself with her new sur !,
)undings D
cannot say and Will not say
nat she is dead she is Just away.' y
hh oheery smile and a wave OF fs
hand :,
ne has wandered into an unknown II
land. d.
nd left us dreaming How very fair e,
needs must be since she fingers u,
recompense is found IN the loss of 10
g great and good I'm the assurance hi
at they are still citizens of the king nj
IN they love, being raised from a low js
TO a higher sphere of usefulness. cf
lere There is not cloud TO obscure -,
ear vision, or circumstances to hinder ="
Her service or mar their enjoyment. III
" al who realize the great loss oc- &c
stoned bv the departure OF Mrs.
ace be comfortei by the thought yo
It she has but gone into Another and ce
ger room of our Fathers house" fol
ere she can exercise. 20 their full
ent me varied and useful talents
uired while here.
rant US, dear Lord, like her to live.
eloVeu by man, approved by thee. 4
thou at last the summons give. are
rsncis Goi,,ali. ., lgr my race ace shall see, an