The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-28

charitable, generous spirit was too far
reaching for words. Any one who ever
saw her Christmas list realizes that.
Nobody was ever cut off from that
endless list unless coffined.
"The only time she ever ceased to re-
member those on that list was when
they were under the sod. All through
this valley they bless her memory. She
built no great monument of charity
but left better memorial in distribute
ing thoughtfully. lovingly her testi-
| monials. I wish the world were full Of
such women who would be thoughtful
of the little things. think none Of her
beautiful deeds was more lovely than
taking tea in some poor home and per-
| haps helping to prepare the humble
meal herself, and partaking of it as If
it were royal fare, among the plainest
of Gods people.
LOVED THE CHURCH.
"She not only loved them, but she
loved the church. 1t was her constant
| thought, and through her sickness It
was her hope to go again within the
| walls of Elm Park, for while she loved
all churches, this was the one home of
her heart. In her last days she longed
| to be with us, and she left blessings in
prayers for our inspiration.
She loved her family. 1t was no
small care that she gave, and in listen
| ing to the almost tragic recital of those
early days, ! realized how she had
toled and thought and yearned and
prayed over those children-oh, the
prayers of that mother for those who
were bone Of her bone and soul of her
| soul! Her love for her husband was
| all-pervading and devoted. Whatever
he may be, it is to q great degree a
credit to Annie Lawrence, who inspired
| him, prayed for him. guarded him,
shaped him and, most of all, loved him.
No one was prouder than she of his ad-
vancement. No one did more to place
| him where he is today.
'She loved her God. I received such
an impression concerning her hold on
| the Infinite that 1 feel it to be no
wonder that she was so strong in times
of trouble. oh, if it were not for God,
what should do!' she has said at such
seasons, and He was her dearest and
truest and best.
| 1T seems that but yesterday heard
them renew their vows and covenant
made fifty years before, and see her
surprise as her husband crowned her
with diamonds. Last Tuesday there
was made more glorious union than
the golden wedding, in the raptures of
a meeting above. Blessings on the
memory of woman who has meant so
much!"
DIR. PRICES ADDRESS.
Rev. DR.. j. L. Price followed with
an address in which he emphasized the
hope of Immortality. He recalled hap
py memories of Mrs. Connell, whose
life was an incarnation of Gods truth.
She is not to be thought of as being in
the cemetery, for such a woman cannot
die. If she could speak today, it would
be to say, BE true, be good, be faith
full"
Prayer was offered by DR.. Gifiin and
the services were concluded by the
singing of the Welsh hymn, and the
vast throng went softly out, leaving
the bereft ones with their dead. Later,
the burial services were conducted by
DR.. Giffin, assisted by DR.. Price, in
Forest Hill. AS the sun was going
down beyond the thick gloom of the
trees, the quartette sang the Chris
tian's good night, "Sleep On Beloved,
Sleep and Take Thy Rest" and back
to the desolate home came the COR
tege.
The pail bearers We're among those
dear indeed to Mrs. Connell. They
We're her nephews, A. ]. Connell Fl. A.
Connell, w. l.. Connell. A. r. Connell
Charles r. Connell and Colonel Il. II.
Ripple, John r. Williams and James
Edwards. Funeral Director Price was
in charge of all arrangements.
The quantity of flowers sent from far
and near surpassed all imagination
There were beautiful designs from
those connected in official, business and
social relations and countless tributes
from close personal friends. A large
number of relatives and friends were
present from out of town.
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