, 1904-03-25

spent the afternoon at her home, hold
ing a memorial service for Mrs. Rob-
inson which was soothing and appro-
pirate to a degree. The club was or
ganized in July. 1900. and although
all of its members were over sixty
years of age at that time. the Grim
Reaper has never visited the happy
circle until Mrs. Robinson wen to her
reward on the 9th Of the present
month. Always a winning and favor.
lite member Of the company, it was
meet that an hour should be spent in
recalling her graces and In convers-
ing of the glories of that happy home
which she attained when her frai, and
suffering earthly tenement was cast
aside. Her love for the Sixty club
abided to the very end. and at her
request they attended her funeral in
a body. Shortly before her death. she
had photographs made for all the cir
Gle, and one of these smiled upon the
peaceful company.
Mrs. Stark opened the service with
the reading OF the n%inety-first psalm,
III was lit ocIStlloh ShoSeH u hcl
funeral.
HE that dwelleth in the secret
place of the most High shall abide UNI
der the shadow of the Almighty. !
will say of the Lord. He is my refuge
and my fortress: my God; in Him
will I trust. For he shall give his
angels charge owe thee, to keep thee
in all thy ways. He shall call upon
me and will answer him; I will be
with him in trouble. l will deliver
him and honor him. With long life
will | satisfy him and show him my
salvation"
Mrs. Blake followed with a tender.
earnest prayer. Mrs. Stark then read
the following resolutions:
Whereas, In view of the loss we
have sustained by the death of our
sister. Mrs. Robinson, who was a
charter member of the Sixty club:
therefore. be it
Resolved, That 1t is but a just
tribute to the memory C. the departed
to say that in regretting her removal
from our little circle, we our for
one who was in every way worthy Of
our respect and regard.
Resolved, That We sincerely con-
dole with the husband and Immediate
relatives OF the deceased and commend
them for consolation to Him who or
ders all things for the best, and whose
Establishments are meant in mercy.
. pnaO1vnd That a NNr~ ~ fhfc
heartfelt testimonial Of our sympathy
and sorrow be forwarded to thu he
reaved husband Of our departed friend
and also copied in the report of this
memorial gathering.
Remarks being in order, Mrs. Blake
spoke briefly and sweetly Of her
wishes in regard to gatherings Of the
club when those who know and love her
shall see her no more on earth. In
her opinion the inevitable losses in
the future should never interfere with
the regular sessions of the organiza.
ton. Rather such bereavement should
weld yet closer those left behind, and
II a tender thought, a loving word be
spoken for the absent, all would be
well. Mrs. Brands continued and en-
larged upon the theme. The glories
OF this world fade to those who suffer,
and while missing them, we should
not refuse to be comforted. Kindly
for the departed and
sweeter fellowship for those who re-
rain should be the watchword of the
club.
Mrs. Godat, the Oldest member Of
the body. who is spending the winter
in Rawlins, sent a loving note of greet
ing to Mrs. WEIGH. and the following
lines to be read:
BE kind to each other; the nights
coming on
When friend and when brother per
chance may be gone.
Then. midst our detection, how sweet
to have earned
The blest recollection of kindness re-
turned!
When day hath departed and memory
keeps
Her watch, broken hearted. when all
she loved sleeps.
LET falsehood assail not, nor envy dis
M prove:
Let trifes prevail not against those
L We love;
Nor change with tomorrow should
fortune take wing.
But the greater the sorrow the closer
yet cling.
Be kind to each other; the nights COM
ing on.
When friend and when brother per
chance may be gone"
A letter was also read from Mrs.
Chase, who Ia visiting her sister at
Central City, Iowa. She longs to re-
turn to Laramie and contemplates do
ing so before fall. Her birthday &C.
ours in April, and Mrs. Merriam will
entertain the club complimentary to
her, although she can not be present.
At a recent session, Mrs. Ruth A.
Burton, Of Butte. Mont. was elected
to honorary membership in the club,
and the following delightful missive
from her was read:
MY Dear Old Neighbors Of the Six
ty Club.--In the Republican I read Of
the honor Of being voted an honorary
member Of your club. Many thanks.
and for future reference. I will tell
you Twas born at Erie. Pa. April 1s.
1871; married at Monroe, 1854: moved
with husband and one child to Lara