The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-03-16
IN MEM0RiAM.
Mrs Mary Brown Chavasse, Wife of
Mr.. N. II. ChayasSe,

| MRS wary Brown ChaVaSse, Wife OF
| Mr.. N. II. Chavasse.
This noble sister OF gentle spirit. and
| many good works, entered into rest ON
| the 9Th of March, 1905.
Her health had been feeble for several
| months, and the end was notunexpected
| yet it came suddenly.
She was born at Brownston, North
| championships, England, on May 10Th,
| 1883. She was married at Bro WINSTON,
Jan. Sth, 1856, came to this country in
the fall OF 1872, settled in Henderson and
has lived here since. She has made three
visits to England in this time. her last
being in 1908.
The husband, three sons Capt. T. II.
Harry and Sidney Chavasse, and one
daughter, Mrs. David Y. Cooper, suvive
her; also two sisters, and one brother
living in England.
What she was to her family, to her
church and to the different societies, and
what she was to the entire community,
none need tell to those who knew her.
For several years she has been the lead
er OF the Whatsoever Circle of the Kings
Daughters and Sons, nor was there ever
more faithful aud loyal service rendered
in any capacity. So sorely will she be
missed, SO deeply mourned, that it is per-
haps impossible to calmly estimate her
worth. Her readiness for every good
work, her interest in every enterprise
whose appeal at all times commended it.
self to her judgment, her liberal and gra-
cious hospitality. her devotion to her
church, her kindness to thepoor, and gen.
tleness toward all. gave her a wide reach.
ing influence for good, and strong hold
upon the admiration and love of all who
knew her best.
She recognized the laws of Christs
Kingdom to be love and service so that
she was practical Christian in serving
those who needed.
The Saviour has measured life by de-
grees OF service BY that standard she
was great in her sphere
Her family, her friends, the needy OF all
classes were truly blessed by her living
The many who witnessed her burial on
the 10th of March from the Episcopal
church. of which she was q consecrated
member, and the floral tributes heaped
upon the grave. was a rare and impress
sive token of the loving esteem in which
she was held
One OF her favorite chapters was the
10Th of Romans, and one can we'll believe
that she strove to fashion her life &C
cording to it's lofty teachings, and that
the same spirit, which indited the sacred
writings, also graciously wrought in her
to learn and to do the will of God.
She was a woman of fine, commanding
appearance, yet Il gentle true friend, and
kind neighbor, a devoted wife, and an
affectionate, loving mother.
She leaves her children and husband
the priceless heritage OF noble, blame
less life Her closing hours We're full of
hope and trust, of richer and brighter
home beyond.
Indeed, that was sad, but glorious
scene in the early morning before she
took her flight Heavenward, when the
Lords Supper was administered to this
good woman and her loved ones, she then
sank on the bosom of Christ to awake
on the other side and await the coming
OF her devoted husband and beloved
children. for she was ready when the mes
senger came and readily answered the
summons to enter into the rest that re-
mains for the people of God.
Truly her friend.
MRS. |. C. ROWLAND.