Elizabeth Snider, was born in Amanda township, Hancock County, Ohio, June I, 1840, and died at her home in Allegan County, Michigan, May 7, 1912, aged 71 years, 11 months and 7 days. She was united in marriage to Thomas G. Bond, November 3, 1859. To them were born 7 children, five sons and two daughters Rev. N. L. Bond of the Michigan Conference being one of her sons. She came to Michigan with her husband and family in 1866, where she has since lived and where three of her seven children were born. Sister Bond was converted early in life and after coming to Michigan united with the United Brethren church and lived a true Christian life. She was loved by all who knew her. Besides her husband and seven children, she leaves to mourn thirty-four grandchildren, seven great grand children, three brothers, four sisters and a large circle of friends. Funeral was held May 10, at her home at Burnips Corners, Michigan, conducted by the writer. … JAMES NOTT.

Wilmot H. Sears was born in Danby township, Ionia county, Michigan, April 5, 1848, and died May 5, 1912, at his home in Sunfield, Michigan, aged 64 years and 1 month. October 12, 1871, he was married to Miss Anna Halladay From this union one son and two daughters survive him. Respectively, Mr. LeRoy Sears, of Seberva, Michigan and Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs A. S. Amon both of Sunfield, Michigan. He was converted in early life, and continued an earnest Christian to the end of his earthly journey, his faith in God was strong and comforting to the last. He with his wife, one daughter and her husband were honored members of the Sunfield class of the church of the United Brethren in Christ. But he has been called to his Rest, leaving the others to toil on a little longer for the church they love. Brother Sears possessed a kind heart, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and a kind neighbor. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, one son, two daughters, five grand children, one brother and two sisters, beside a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held in the Sebewa United Brethren church. A brief sermon by the writer from 11 Cor. 5;1. Interment in the Danby cemetery. … C. D. JARVIS.

Alonzo F. Houseworth was born June 5, 1860 and departed this life May 6, 1912, aged 52 years, 11 months and 1 day. The deceased was twice married, his last and surviving wife, who formerly was Miss Ella Close, five children and two stepchildren are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband or father. The deceased had been a sufferer for the past few months of the dreaded disease consumption. He had for many years been a resident in the vicinity of Tipton, Ohio. The funeral services which were conducted by the writer, were held in the Blue Creek M. E. church and were largely attended. Burial took place in the Blue Creek cemetery three milts north east of Tipton. The deepest sympathy is felt for the entire family. … M. HERNER

Sarah Gray departed this life April 23, 1912, aged 93 years. She came from England to the United States perhaps forty five years ago, and lived in Midland county, Michigan. Her husband having preceded her to the great beyond. She for sometime lived with her children. She leaves to mourn a son, Mr. Will Gray and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Bloomantaugh and other relatives and friends who will miss her. She had been sick four months, during which time she did not complain. But when her friends referred to her suffering she would reply that Jesus suffered for us and we must suffer too. She seemed very conscious of God's presence with her and bid her daughter with whom she then lived to weep not. She exhorted those who came in her room if they were not right with God. to settle the account with him. Truly we may think of her as one in the land of the blest. And may we live to meet her in side the eastern gate. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. Innman of the Baptist church. Text: "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." She was nicely placed beneath the sod only to await the glorious resurrection morn, when we shall be caught up together in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. … FLORENCE SELL.

Elmer Pearl Thompson, son of Norman and Jennie Thompson, was born October 30, 1911, in Riga, Michigan, and died April 25, 1912, aged 5 months and 25 days. Illness from the time of his birth had fastened upon the child, and his untimely death leaves lonesome hearts to mourn his departure. … W. H. CLAY.

Samuel Blinn was born in Clearcreek township, Warren county, Ohio, June 1, 1841, departed this life at his home near New Albany, Kansas, May 7, 1912, aged 70 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was converted at a meeting held in his father's house when eighteen years of age united with the church of the United Brethren in Christ and he continued a faithful member of this church until called to his reward. He emigrated with his parents to the state of Illinois in 1854 and was united in marriage to Annetta Dewitt in the year 1862. To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter each of whom are living and were present during their father's illness, except the daughter who lives in California. Mrs. Blinn was accidentally killed by a Frisco passenger train near New Albany January 27, 1897. Brother Blinn united in marriage the second time to Miss Netta Allen, March 15, 1899, who is left to mourn alone, the loss of her kind husband. Brother Blinn came to Kansas in August, 1884 and settled on the farm where he has since resided, He was an humble Christian, a kind husband, a loving, patient father, a good neighbor and a faithful friend. The body was laid away in the Ogle cemetery, near New Albany, Kansas. Funeral by the writer, text, Rev. 14: 13, assisted by Rev. Lambert of Fredonia, Kansas. … H. E. SMITH.

Resolutions.

McGill Quarterly Conference, April 13, 1912. WHEREAS: God the allwise Father has seen fit to remove from our faithful flock another member, by transferring our beloved sister Catharine Rebecca Mumma from this temporal fold into the heavenly, on the morning of April 5, 1912, be it resolved:
1. That the church has lost a tried and faithful member, the Sabbath-school an efficient and zealous superintendent and the quarterly conference an esteemed councilor.
2. That as a quarterly conference we humbly submit to the rulings of our heavenly Parent who doeth all things well.
3. That we feel and realize the sorrow and gloom that encircles the vacant chair, and can only commend the bereaved to Christ, the friend of the sorrowing who is our all sufficiency for this and the future world, and extend to them our deepest sympathies. … J. R. EDDY, M. HERNER.

In Memoriam.

The following is the action taken by Central College upon learning of the death of Mrs. Adella Moats of Sherwood, Ohio, and read by Prof. Gragg at the funeral services:
To Mr. Douglas Moats and Family:—
The faculty and students of Central College extend to you their sympathy in this hour of sorrow. It is comforting to know that the wife and mother lived an exemplary life and that her influence will continue even though she has been taken away. May her example inspire us to a higher life that we may meet her in the future.

FRED A. LOEW,
NELLIE A. BINNING,
AUDREY PHILLIPS.
Committee.

In Memory of Our Promoted Sister.

WHEREAS: It has pleased God in his wisdom to remove from our midst our sister, Mrs. Lilly Fiske, a member of Adrian Mission local. She was a most faithful and earnest worker in missionary work and will be greatly missed by all.
Therefore Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Missionary Monthly.