The Republican journal., 1909-01-14

members of her immediate family, Mrs. Nina
=. Clark passed away at her home in North
oearsport Thursday morning, December Slst
ner death resulting from pneumonia. She was
"a years OF age, the wife of Walter Clark and
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Robertson OF
North Searsport. She also leaves four daugh-
ters, the youngest babe of two weeks; three
orotners, sister, and many relatives, as well as
most OF loving friends who mourn their loss.
II is no exaggeration to say that all who ever
came in touch with Nina enough to feel the
brightness of her spirit and know her unfaillng
1und OF good humor, loved and esteemed this
1alr young woman, who in the prime OF life
and happiness here has been called to begin a
New Year in the existence just beyond the
vell Indeed, we cannot feel that she has
gone far away, and are sure that she is waiting
on the borders of the Heavenly Country
waiting tor those she so much loved. And the
days that will seem long and dark to us will
seem to her bright spirit, released from pain
and care, but a ''ittle while" AS daughter
she always gladdened the home, and after her
marriage it was the greatest joy of her parents
TO nave her come for visit, bringing her
children for the grandparents to idolize. As
a wife and mother those of us who were
privileged to know her intimately will always
carry picture of one who was ever pleas
ant, active and affectionate; always solicitous
for the welfare and comfort Of her fam
lily; one whom the Wise Man might well have
had in mind when he wrote-"the heart of
her husband doth safely trust in her"
Her life was beautiful and fragrant, like the
white carnations which those who loved her
heaped about her casket. The funeral was
held in the church in North Searsport, Rev. C.
II. Mckinney of Searsport conducting the
service. The house was filled with sincere
mourners, whose hearts were heavy both for
themselves and for the afflicted family. The
members of Granite Grange, of which Mrs.
Clark was member, were present in body.
The desk, which was artistically draped in
white, was piled with flowers, and among them
were twentyfour carnations from neighbors
and friends, lovely calla lily. .geranium wreath,
masses of choice roses, pinks, etc. At the
head of the casket was placed beautiful pill
low bearing the inscription, "Nina;" at the
foot an exquisite basket of roses and pinks.
On the casket was bouquet of twenty four
carnations from Mckinley Lodge, X. of P, of
Prospect, of which Mr.. Clark is a member; also
a recumbent cross of white chrysanthemums
and several bouquets of carnations, roses,
chrysanthemums, etc. In her girlhood Nina
gave her heart to the Lord Jesus and the
writer treasures the memory of how one night,
when visiting the home, Nina told her of this
decision on her part, "I do love Jesus" she
whispered, 81 want to do right always" As
we look back with eyes now burdened with
tears, we feel that her life was living ex-
ample of those principles of love, service, sac
rifice, which the Lord whom she served hath
lived himself and gave to his followers. For
her bright, true spirit, now released, we need
shed no tears. The Saviour took her to make
Heaven brighter and is keeping her for US un-
til the time of our departure comes. The
interment was in the cemetery at Monroe vii
lage.
81 hold it true whateer befall,
feel it when sorrow most,
'Tis better to have loved and lost,
Than never to have loved at ALL"
Communicated.