Joseph Williams was born at the village of Norton Cannon, in Herefordshire, in 1836. He was brought up as a Primitive Methodist, and remained with that religious body till 1863, when he removed to Manchester, and after having been at several places of worship without finding that simplicity which his soul longed for, he casually attended a Friends' meeting, where he found what he had been seeking, and felt that it would be right for him to throw in his lot with Friends. He was admitted into membership four years later while living near Hereford, and his wife joined the Society soon after; and it was a comfort to him that a son and daughter also were received on the ground of convincement a few months before his death. His occupation was that of a joiner, and he

was considered a very skilful workman. In 1879 he removed to Dorking and undertook the charge of the meeting-house. The latter years of his life were times of great suffering; but his cheerfulness and patience were striking to wit

ness.

He had for some years spoken in meetings for worship when, in 1890, he was recorded as a Minister. His addresses, which were often earnest and practical, were delivered "in the ability which God giveth," and so reached the hearts of the hearers. He was laid aside in the winter of 1890-1 by serious illness; but, contrary to the expectation of his friends, he was raised up, and enabled to testify a little more for his Lord and Master. Early in the following autumn, however, his strength declined, and he was called home after a very short illness. His removal is keenly felt, for he was greatly beloved by all who knew him.

"Calm in the bosom of thy God,

Fair spirit rest thee now;

E'en while with us thy footsteps trod,

His seal was on thy brow.

"Dust to its narrow cell beneath;

Soul to its home on high;

They that have seen thy look in death,

No more may fear to die."

HANNAH B. WILLMOTT, 75 17 2 mo. 1891 Clevedon. Widow of John Benwell Will

Newcastle. Widow of William Wilson. The life of Sarah Wilson was one passed almost entirely at home, ainid the cares and duties which devolve on the mother of a family. In the discharge of these duties she was unremitting, and especially anxious that her children should be early trained in the knowledge and love of the Christian truths contained in Holy Scripture.

Her intense delight in Bible study was one of the most striking features in her character, as a large collection of Scripture notes in her handwriting amply testifies.

In 1890, after a happy union of nearly fifty years, she lost her husband, William Wilson, whose Christian life and character had endeared him to all who knew him. His illness had been a long and suffering one, but was borne with great patience and entire submission to the Divine will.

Only nine months after this bereavement

Sarah Wilson was called away very suddenly. She had been ailing for a few days, but had retired to rest the previous night as usual, and in the morning it was found that death had come peacefully to her whilst sleeping.

In a prayer in her handwriting, found after her death, occur the following passages:-"Lord Jesus Christ, I entreat Thee to grant that during this day in seasons for devotion I may be wholly given to devotion, and when I read or hear the Scriptures read, that it may be to my edification. I entreat Thee, O my Saviour, to deliver me from a sudden death either by disease or accident, and also from a lingering illness, and I pray the same for all those who are near and dear unto me. Look down in mercy and not in judgment. I feel that I am poor and weak and miserable, and in need of all things. Enable me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before Thee. Lead us in the path of truth and integrity, and grant that our life and conversation may be as becometh the glorious Gospel." SAMUEL WINTERBOTTOM, 74 15 5 mo. 1891

APPENDIX.

ELIZABETH L. COMSTOCK,

OF UNION SPRINGS, STATE OF NEW YORK,
UNITED STATES.

ELIZABETH L. COMSTOCK was the daughter of William and Mary Rous, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, and was born there on the 30th of Tenth month, 1815. As a child she was of a very lively disposition, and gave early evidence of the energy and determination of character which distinguished her in after years. She was educated at Islington and Croydon Schools, and returned home at the close of 1829. In 1838 she became a teacher at Croydon, and after remaining there some three or four years, removed to Ackworth, where she had the charge of the senior class of girls. She was much beloved by her pupils, for she was not only the teacher, but the sharer of their out-of-door games and their indoor amusements. She enjoyed their companionship both in the play-room and schoolroom, and was ever ready to give up her time to help them; whilst her