Our beloved brother Mr. J. R. Estabrook departed to be with Christ on May 6, 1929, at Arlington Heights (Boston), in his 67th year. He had known the Lord as his Saviour for many years, and had been in happy fellowship at the Lord's table for about 40 years. Here he found the centre of his interests in every project of the Lord's people for the spread of His truth and the maintenance of His testimony.

He was a tender and affectionate husband, father, brother and friend. Just and honorable in his business dealings, he had the respect and esteem of those with whom he came in contact, and was thus a witness to the truth of God for which he stood.

In the circle of Christian fellowship in which he moved, the fragrant memory of his loving sympathy and words of encouragement will long remain. The one word which describes him to those with whom he was associated is friend. "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."

His health had been somewhat broken during several years past, though the closing illness lasted but two weeks. His heart had been greatly touched by parting from his beloved little daughter-"Jackie," who was taken home some two years ago. It was noticed that it seemed to be a break with earthly things for him. During his last days he said he was ready for whatever was the Lord's Will for him, to go or to stay.

The funeral was largely attended, and gave the opportunity for a gospel testimony, as well as for words of comfort for the sorrowing ones. The scripture spoken from was John 11, and the opening part of chapter 12. (1) A glimpse of a happy home where love dwelt. (2) The shadow of sickness-"He whom Thou lovest is sick." (3) "Our friend sleepeth." (4) "I am the Resurrection and the Life." (5) "Jesus wept." (6) The word of power. (7) A glimpse of the coming feast-communion, service, worship.

Two hymns were sung by a company of young Christian women in whom our brother was interested,-"Oh, tell me more of Christ my Saviour," and, "Face to face shall I behold Him." Prayer was offered by different brethren, in the Hall and at the cemetery, where a brother spoke a few words of reminiscence and comfort, and read one of our departed brother's favorite hymns:

"Sweet the moments which in blessing,
Musing o'er the cross we spend."

So the Lord calls His dear ones home to Himself, away from the sorrows of earth, into His presence where there is fulness of joy, to wait there "till He come." May our hearts be drawn upward to Him, and sustained for the pathway here till that blessed, happy time.

A recent cable from England tells of the home going of one well known to many, and beloved, our brother Mr. Hughes Fawcett, who passed peacefully away on Friday, May 17, 1929, in his 72nd year. No details of his illness have yet been received. Of robust constitution and tireless energy, his health seemed to fail during the past year, and there was manifest to those who knew him well, a loss of the vigor which had been so prominent a characteristic. But whatever the cause, it is well, for he could say, "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him against that day."

Early in life he found his father's God and Saviour, and sought to live a life of testimony to Him and the word of His grace. He was active in gospel preaching, and gladly availed himself of the many open doors both in the halls of the Lord's people, and in other places- whether it were the jail or a chapel or a mission.

Our brother's affections went out to a wide circle of believers. During the last twenty years of his Christian life his prayers and labors were largely devoted to an effort at healing the breaches among the Lord's people. This subject occupied a large place in his heart and life, to which he devoted much of his vigor and tireless activity.

Of recent years he was much interested in the work of Foreign Missions, and gave freely of his time as one of a committee serving as a channel for the distribution of funds for the furtherance of the gospel in distant lands. In this he had the comfort of knowing that his labor was not in vain.

Our dear brother was most exemplary in his regular attendance at meetings, and whether few or many were present, his place was seldom vacant. Here his voice in prayer or praise would be frequently heard.

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, un-movable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." May his tireless activity of service stir our hearts to follow his faith. And may the Christian love which marked him abound among us more and more.

As a large part of our brother's family reside in this country, it was thought well to have a memorial meeting here on the day of the funeral. This was held at the Hall where he was wont to gather with those of like precious faith, on May 23rd. A large company were present of local saints and of those from other gatherings, and many friends, and the family of our brother. The meeting was opened by singing the hymn,

"Oh, bright and blessed scenes,
Where sin can never come."

This was followed by prayer and the hymn:

"The cross! it took our guilt away,
It holds the fainting spirit up."

Acts 4:23 was then read by S. R., "Being let go they went to their own company." (1) Our brother by birth and nature belonged to the company of which we all formed a part – whether characterized by the grosser evils, or a heart alienated from God, marked in some form by "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life." (2) From this company he was awakened to see his need, and found it met by the One who found the blind beggar and opened his eyes (Jno. 9), and who when he was cast out by his former fellowship gave him another attraction and another company – "Dost thou believe on the Son of God?" Thus our brother, touched by the same divine grace, found his company at the feet of his Saviour, in happy worship. (3) Thus also he found his company, those who knew and trusted in the same blessed Lord Jesus, whom he knew as his Saviour, Lord and Friend. This companionship became the home and centre of his affections and activities. And how warm were the affections, in sympathy, love and cheer; and how tireless were the activities, in attending the meetings, preaching the gospel and ministering to the need of others. His affections were wide, and he longed, prayed and labored for the unity of the people of God.

(4) And now he has been "let go;" where to?-"to his own company," to the Saviour who loves him and us, and to wait with Him till that happy day when, "The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive… shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. So shall we ever be with the Lord."

Should the sudden call come, where would you go? To your own company. What company would that be? The world, with its empty pleasures changed into the dark eternal despair of doom? Or to the blessed company of the Lord Jesus and all His redeemed? If souls but turn to Him and trust in Him their prospect will be as our brother's-"to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better." The hymn,

"How blest a home, the Father's House,
There love divine doth rest,"

was sung.

H. G. followed with a testimony to the personal life of sympathy, generosity, active labor of our dear brother which had met with a response from many aged and others who had been reached by his self-denying, active service.

Another prayer followed, and the hymn,

"Oh, Christ, He is the fountain,
The deep, sweet well of love."

1 Cor. 15:51-58 was read, and a closing prayer and thanksgiving was offered, and the meeting closed. S. Ridout