The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-14
IN MEMORIAM.
Sleep July I, 1908, Aged Twen.
ty-Onc Months.

There came into being October 4th,
1906, lovely spirit in the person Of
Tench Pool Pelham the first-born to
Doctor and Mrs. William Ellerbe Pol
fond and devoted parents. The child
grew and waXed strong in physique
and intelligence and for period Of 21
months and 8 days, was the idol of a
happy home, and the joy and inspira-
ton to every heart. During these brief
months, we looked into his expressive
eyes and saw, we thought, the counter
part Of his loved ones, in the graces
and virtues that 60 to form noble
character. In his development and
interest was manifested in his culture
and well-being. His unconscious in
fluence had exerted a bearing like a
sweet benison to every one closely as
sociated, and so, fondest hopes were
indulged that he would be long spared
to cheer and to bless. "a little child
shall lead them." No wonder then,
except perchance to those Of callous
heart, that a prattling babe could
make his impress so strong. Alas!
alas!! human hopes are blasted, and
human ties are sundered, and human
tears must be shed! We loved
him dearly, but God loved him more
than we, and He called him to Him.
self, to make up his jewels, and may
we say too, that He might call us all
the more tenderly to His own loving
Eeart? Sickness fell upon the dear
child, and all that anxious hearts
could do, and all that human skill
could accomplish, were lnavailing and
fruitless, and so the tender strength
grew weaker and the life chords be-
came tense and the pure and spotless
life was waited to the home made hap
py and bright by the sainted ones who
have gone before
1t would seem a cruel thing doubt
less to our bleeding and broken hearts
that the innocent babe was taken and
We left. whose lifework may be near
ly accomplished, but for the Christian
faith and hope, that "He doeth all
things WE'LL" and that "He doth not af
flict willingly, nor grieve the children
Of men," The compassionate master
has told us "Of such is the Kingdom OF
Heaven
Gods gloryland is resplendent sure
~ with the beloved and young, who by
their presence do beck. n to us to meet
them there and participate with them
in the pleasures of an eternal and
blissful home.
After an illness of four weeks, Baby
Tench, fell on sleep, Tuesday evening,
July Z, 1908, the sorrowing families
present, mingling their tears in their
common grief. He was a child of en-
quisite and engaging manners in one
so young, OF beautiful form and fea-
lures, and was the promise to plighted
love Of happier days to come. He
loved flowers, and had no greater
pleasure in life than to gather and en-
JOY them, and so as his last compan-
ions in the white caSket that contain
ed his attenuated form it was indeed
fitting that pure white roses, express
sive tokens Of Gods love TO his crea-
lures, should be closest to him in the
newly-made grave
The flowers and floral offerings that
were sent by admiring friends formed
/, veritable bank upon the sod and
were tributes of affection from the old
and young. Farewell, little JOY of our
hearts; we cannot have you back, but
we can go to you.
When sudden sorrow comes,
Like the cloud and night,
Only wait for Gods tomorrow,
And all will then be bright,
Only wait and trust Him,
lust a little while.
After evening tear drops,
Shall come the morning smile"
One who loved him.
FARMERS OIL MILL.