Julia Clarinda Hamilton

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 41, No 43, p 8, Oct. 22, 1885. In Friendship, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1885, Julia Clarinda, wife of Joseph Hamilton, in the 59th year of her age. A humble Christian, a faithful and devoted wife, a fond and indulgent mother, and a kind and loving sister, she has left behind her a memory fragrant with pleasant words and gentle deeds, which will be cherished in the hearts of her many friends while life lasts. Her funeral was held in the Seventh-day Baptist church in Portville, and her remains were laid to rest among her kindred in that place. Her funeral sermon was preached by W. J. Haight, from the words, "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and be with Christ; which is far better." The theme of the discourse was "The triumph of the spiritual over the material." The large congregation which had assembled to pay their tribute of respect seemed to catch the inspiration of the text, and as the choir sang the beautiful words "Over that Jasper Sea" all could but feel that it is "better to go to the house of mourning than the house of feasting." L. M. M.