New-York tribune., 1900-05-13

IN MEHORIAH.
MRS. JOHN c. LATHAM.

DIED AT MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE. April. 2s 1900
daughter of the Southland by birth she fell
asleep in the lap Of native town soothed by the
musical flow of the broad Mississippi and breathing
the perfume of the same spring flowers that she
learned TO love in her childhood.
Her life unbroken chain Of love An only
daughter Of proud and loving parents she was
crowned queen of their hearts at her christening
and her first baby Ispings became the law OF her
fathers house With increasing years. her iudg-
ment in the family circle came 70 be unquestioned.
and yet despite this supreme recognition. she
never became seIf-centred. Her unvaryina rever-
ence for father and mother nothing short of
alteration. Her devotion TO her brothers not
only sisterly but akin 10 comradeshIp
Her girlhood was a season Of brilliant triumph.
Genuinely beloved by her girl friends. and widely
popular among men, she reigned, in truth typi-
cal Southern belle; yet, so strong was her char
acter. that all this aduaton did weaken the
high aims of her life the harmony of her
nature She ripened with time into that fuIness of
w0manhood which ennobles the life of man and
besses the world with inspiration
Her married life which spent in New-YOrk
spanned the silver wedding day, and in all the
qualities that constitute helpful loving and loyal
wife she abounded, combining dignity, tenderness
and grace Her husband her king.
Her religion was that of practice more than that
of profession. She was woI>-y communicant of
the Protestant Episcopal Church from her girlhoOd
She was answering from the obligations of her
belief her faith wavering in the declarations
of the Apostles Creed though she never
founded dogma with Christianity.
She went about doing good with that sweet
OF manner and gentleness of spirit which
make sympathy song and giving a grace. Her
sunny nature contagious; hence, her presence
was a guarantee OF giadneSS in the hearts OF all
who within the spell of her influence.
Her sense OF right and wrong was acute that
she tolerated no compromise of integrity and with
her truth had smaller price than life.
She loved pleasures flowers love sunshine. but
she had patience with frtvoity. Her judgment
was quick clear and positive her conscientious
convictions were unalterable. Though never blind
fault, she ever ready TO forgive.
And yet. despite this positive and fOrceful side
of her nature there that other side OF such
sweet sympathy, tender consideration and eager
generosity, that in her complete being, strength
and love may be said to have so combined as 10
form the rounded she
one of the most beautiful exhibitions Of her inner
self was her love for children When she bent
them with raced after them with
a gift. her face aglow with her hearts delight.
The sOrrowing hearts of her countless friends
witnesses of her kindness and loyalty 10 them.
The profound and irreparable of her devoted
husband at her loss is the most powerful and
touching tribute to her worth and virtues and her
fond mothers ceaSeieSs tears 4 tenderer and
more pathetic eptaph than man could write
Sleep well, sweet daughter of the Mississippi.
That mighty river will sing on forever it's wordless
lullaby; and the simple flowers of the South will
bloom the seasons round, and breathe out their
perfume, which shall rise like sacred incense
above thy resting place. NJ. J. Y.