SCRIPTURAL ENIGMA. My name on sacred page is found; Yet, strange to tell, I'm also used ANSWERS. ENIGMA.-Missionary Intelligence; Boaz. "R." CLERICAL PUZZLE.-Somerville, McMillen, McFeeters, Cannon, Carlisle, Beattie, Sharp, Bowden, Stevenson, Lynd, Speer, Wylie, Coultér, Elder, Wilkin or Willson, Sproull, Answers were given by R. S. McGee, and “Lizzie," to former enigmas and questions, not acknowledged last month, Maggie J. McCartney, Maggie J. Miller. MARRIAGES. By Rev. J. P. Gibson, March 7, 1877, W. McCaRROLL, of Walled Lake, Mich., and Miss Mary Jane Harmon, of Southfield, Mich. By Rev. J. C. McFeeters, Oct. 10, ROBERT Ross and Miss M. J. MCKEE, all of Westmoreland county, Pa. By Rev. T. A. Sproull, assisted by Rev. J. A. Black, at the residence of the bride's parents, near New Alexandria, S. M. STEELE and Miss SADIE J. Cannon. By Rev. John Mitchell, assisted by Rev. S. Bowden and Rev. Joseph Wood, Wednesday, October 24, ROBERT J. HOUSTON, of East Orange, N. J., and MARY, youngest daughter of Orlando S. Woodruff, Esq., Geneseo, N. Y. By Rev. T. Sproull, D. D., Oct. 29, FREDERICK ANDLE and Miss JANE CRUMB, both of Allegheny. By Rev. T. P. Robb, assisted by Rev. C. D. Trumbull, at the house of the bride's mother, Nov. 8, 1877, R. G. ROBB and Miss SUSAN KILPATRICK, both of Linton, Des Moines Co., Iowa. OBITUARIES. DIED, In Syracuse, N. Y., Tuesday, Oct. 2, DAVID HARROLD, infant child of Rev. S. R. and M, J. Wallace, DIED, Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday, Nov. 12, 1877, MARTHA J. KELLY, wife of Wm. Stavely, aged 52 years. She lived a Christian life and died full of hope. COM. DIED, October 2, 1877, aged 3 years and 22 days, JENNIE R. N. C., youngest child of John and Mary Calderwood, members of first Boston congregation. shall gather the lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom." "He COM. DIED, on Thursday, Nov. 8th, ALBERT STUART, son of Frank M. and Maggie D. Haslett, aged 3 years, 10 months and 21 days. How much of life, how much of joy, Is buried with our darling boy. DIED, March 17, 1877, LIVINGSTONE Z. HAYS, son of R. A. and Martha T. Hays, in the 9th year of his age. When about five years old he was taken with heart disease. This trouble and its complications continued to increase on him until death. He bore his affliction most patiently, maintaining a remarkably cheerful spirit all the time. His knowledge of the plan of salvation was very accurate for one of his age, and he gave evidence of genuine faith in his willingness and anxiety to die. Evidently he loved his Saviour and answered the call, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." (Our Banner please copy.) T. P. ROBB. DIED, Aug. 28d, 1877, Mrs. MARTHA T., wife of R. A. Hays, and youngest daughter of J. Z. Willson, aged 44 years, 5 months, 2 days. She was a consistent member of the R. P. congregation of Sharon, Ia. Her last illness was very peculiar, being a singular and almost unknown complication of heart disease. She suffered most intensely, and for a period of seven weeks this indescribable suffering continued. It is deemed by the writer no mere eulogy of the departed to say, that her deathbed was one of singular interest. From the first, Mrs. Hays had no hope of recovery. Her heart was set on heaven. Her only anxiety was for the spiritual welfare of a large family, a majority of whom are yet young; for these she most earnestly prayed. Her desires extended to all-especially did she desire that those who were young should be led to the Saviour. During most of her sickness she was in a happy state of mind. This was not without its interruption. On calling to see her one day, she was found in deep trouble-temptation had so far succeeded that her soul found no communion with Christ. She could not pray. I talked with her and finally directed her attention to the words of Christ, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world"; she said, "yes, that is true; Christ has overcome the world and all other things." Presently she folded her hands and prayed most fervently. At the close of her prayer she said "now I have gotten the victory." From that hour, her's was a triumphant journey. Her farewell address to husband and chil dren was an event never to be forgotten. After many wearisome days and nights, and after a sore conflict with Satan, she fell asleep in Jesus. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." (Our Banner please copy.) T. P. ROBB. DIED, April 7, 1877, at his home in Butler county, Pa., Mr. ALEXANDER KENNEDY, in the 47th year of his age. He had been afflicted for several years with heart disease, from which he suffered severely at times; yet his seat in the church and in the social meeting was rarely vacant. He was quiet and unassuming in disposition, and hence was rather reserved when in company, and disposed to listen rather than display his gifts. At home, however, he was cheerful and affable; here, too, his piety shone the brightest. He was daily a meek follower of the Lamb of God; never returning railing for railing; never speaking an uncharitable word of any one. The influence of his example was felt by all who knew him. His loss is keenly felt by all, but especially by his wife. May the Lord. who has promised to be the widow's stay, ever be with and protect her. We regret to be called to note the death of Mr. JAMES W. LONG, son of Mrs. Isabella Long and the late J. A. Long, deacon in the 2d New York congregation, He took sick on the 20th of October, and died on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 30th. "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter." The Board of Deacons adopted the following minute in reference to the death of JOHN YOUNG, who departed this life August 15, 1877: WE record with deep sorrow the death of our co-laborer, Mr. John Young, of the congregation of Slippery Rock. He was chosen in the congregation at the first election for deacons, and continued to serve with acceptance until his last sickness, We appreciate his diligence and zeal in the Master's work. He has left behind him a reputation which tells of his love for the house of God on earth, and his hope of a habitation in the house of God above. We hereby express our sense of the loss we have sustained, and we would tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and commend them to him who has said, Let the widows trust in me. And we recognize that it is the voice of God, admonishing us of the uncertainty of life and urging us to renewed activity in our Master's work, and to be always ready, "for in such an hour as ye think not the Master cometh." IN MEMORY OF MRS. SALLIE SPEER STEVENSON. A sister has passed over, On to the "Better Land." That land once strange and distant, Familiar seems and near; As one by one our dear ones Yet why it is "Our Father" He does not please to tell us ; Enough-it is his pleasure, The wound he gives he bindeth, And though our tears are falling, G. KENNEDY, ALLEGHENY CITY, July, 1877. M. J. J. THE Reformed Presbyterian AND COVENANTER. J. W. SPROULL, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. Whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing."-Phil. 3: 16, "Ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”—Jude 3. COMBINED SERIES, VOL. XVI. PITTSBURGH: PRINTED BY STEVENSON, FOSTER & Co., 48 FIFTH AVENUE. |