that it was her birth-day. His reply was suited to the spirit of the suffering Christian, that it would most probably be her eternal birth-day. An affecting proof of the success of her labours, and the esteem in which she was held, was afforded by the crowds of old and young of the class, chiefly to whom her labours of love had been directed, that assembled at her funeral, all anxious to testify their affection and respect. It has thus been attempted most imperfectly to record some memorial of this truly excellent and devoted Christian. Whatever remains that we would have said, has been so beautifully expressed in the last Report of the Free School, that we cannot do better than conclude in its words : "The Governors cannot close this Report without adverting to the irreparable loss which the Free School has sustained by the sudden and unexpected death of MISS MARY BIRD, one of their lady visitors. To her unweared diligence, active piety and cheerful disposition, no commendation of theirs can do justice." Regardless of bodily weakness, and a climate quite enough to excuse inactivity, she went about doing good to those whom few care to seek after. From house to house, she carried consolation, teaching the young and the aged of her own sex, where without fear of disappointment, they might find rest to their souls, the unsearchable riches of Christ; the faithful saying, that Jesus came into the world to save sinners, was her delightful theme. On this she loved to dwell with that happy cheerfulness of heart, which imparted a peculiar charm to her character and on the affections of all who listened to her discourse. On the Free School she conferred benefits, which will be remembered with lasting gratitude by many, long after their connection with the Institution has ceased. A week never passed in which she was not twice or thrice found seated among the children, patiently conveying instruction, as though she had been a hired servant, rather than a gratuitous friend. One so disinterested, so zealous, so indefatigable, so desirous of doing good, is seldom found. Her memory will be dear to a multitude of sorrowing friends, by whom she will be honoured as one of those excellent women who have privately laboured in the Gospel, and whose names are written in the Book of Life. Sacred to the Memory of Mary Anne, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas Kiernander, Esquire, Junior. Born at Allahabad 27th January 1821, and fell asleep in Jesus, at Calcutta, 28th November 1844. She has left two children to lament her loss, in common with her afflicted husband, who has placed this Tablet to her Memory. Blame not the Monumental stone I raise; Sacred to the Memory of Captain James Minns Dicy, of H. Co.'s. Steamer" Enterprize," who died at sea 26th April 1845, aged 40 years. He served the H. E. I. Company upwards of 20 years, and distinguished himself in the war with China in command of the H. C. Steamer "Madagascar," until her loss by fire, on which occasion, as well as during his subsequent captivity in China, his conduct was the admiration of all around him. He is lamented by many beyond the circle of those of his own family. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."-Heb. iv. 9. In Memory of Elizabeth, Wife of Charles Knowles Robinson, Esquire, one of the Magistrates of Calcutta. Born 8th Dec. 1803; died 29th Oct. 1837. She was loved in life. The Lord did guide her with his council and afterward received her to glory. "Her children arise up and call her blessed. Her husband also, and he praiseth her." ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, KIDDERPORE. Sacred to the Memory of the Rev. Walter Hovenden, B. D. 9 years Chaplain to the Bengal Military Orphan Society; Emphatically the orphan's friend; beloved of all and regretted by all. This humble tablet is erected by those sorrowing orphans, As a grateful record of affectionate remembrance cherished by them of their revered Pastor and friend. Feed my lambs, feed my sheep."-John xxi. 14, 15. "The memory of the just is blessed."-Prov. x. 7. [January 23rd, 1847.] To the Memory of Frederic Stainforth, Esq. of the B. C. Service, late Judge of Chittagong. zealous and benevolent exertions; his valuable life, adorned, as it was, with the more mild and gentle of the Christian virtues. He died at Garden Reach on the 25th of September, 1845, K ORPHAN BURIAL GROUND, kidderPORE SCHOOL. Sacred to the Memory of Margaret, The wife of the Rev. W. Sturrock, Chaplain on the Bengal Establishment, To the Memory of Ann Sturrock, Twenty years a boarder, thirty a ward, and tive Head-Mistress of this Institution. To the Memory of Maria Wiggins, Second daughter of the late Captain and Brevet Major F. S. Wiggins, 31st B. N. I. Sacred to the Memory of Born 22nd November 1820; Died 27th February 1833. Sacred to the Memory of Aurelia Leila, Eldest daughter of Captain Stephen Davis Riley, of the Bengal Native Infantry, To the sweet remembrance of an affectionate and amiable daughter this tribute of sincere regard. Master George James Cox, Died 3rd January 1823, aged 10 years and 7 months. Erected by Ann W. B. Cox. Sacred to the Memory of Son of the late John Oldknow, Conductor of Ordinance, who departed this life on the UNION CHAPEL, DHURRUMTOLLAH. The interior of this Chapel contains many plain but effecting memorials of the brevity of human life devoted to the noblest and best causes of Christian Missions, and which tells a sad tale as to the fearful nature of the climate in which these good men lived and died, and in which many are still permitted to labor and pray for the welfare of the people. To the Memory of the following Missionaries of the London Missionary Society, Nathaniel Forsyth, arrived in India in 1798, died February 1816, Robert May, arrived in 1812. James Robertson, arrived in 1826. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the Aged 47 years. Died August 12, 1818. Aged 30. Aged 25. Aged 23. Aged 27. Aged 41. Aged 24. Aged 30. evidence of things not seen, for by it the elders obtained a good report; these all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."-Heb. xi. 1, 2, 13. This Tablet is erected by Christians of different denominations as an expression of respect for the Memory of brethren who were esteemed worthy to labour and die in the Missionary field. NATHANIEL FORSYTH.-(Minister in the Dutch Church, Chinsurah and Missionary of the London Missionary Society.) The Rev. N. Forsyth was born in the year 1769, at Smalholm Bank, Dumfries-shire. In 1797 he was accepted as a candidate for Missionary labours in conjunction with the Rev. J. Edmond; he arrived in India the following year, and commenced his ministrations in Dr. Dunwiddee's lecture-room in the Cossitollah. His attention was afterward directed to Chinsurah, where there was no regular clergyman; he sought and obtained permission to officiate in the settlement Church there, where his diligent ministrations were greatly blessed of God to the edification of his hearers, and the promotion of a spirit of piety amongst the people, In 1809, he engaged, in conjunction with Dr. Carey, in opening the Lall Bazar Chapel, in which he continued to preach during the evening of the Lord's-day to the close of his life. In his character he seemed to yield an exception to the almost universal applicability of the declaration of Solomon, that the "fear of man bringeth a snare ;" and he was quite content to maintain that course invariably allotted to the Christian Missionary, if he be a faithful one. "He was gentle unto all men, apt to teach patient; in meekness instructing those who oppose themselves, if peradventure God would give them repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth." It was not until the last year of his life, that he was the subject of sickness; during that year, he declined rapidly, and on the morning of the 11th February, 1816, his spirit departed. A stone in the Chinsurah Burying Ground marks the spot where his ashes sleep. REV. CHARLES PIFFARD.-(Missionary of the London Missionary Society, died December 11th, 1840.) Through the political events of the period, Charles Piffard in his youth was compelled to reside with his family in France for many years; on the return of peace, he returned to England and entered his father's counting-house. One Sabbath-day, excited by curiosity, he entered the Rev. J. Yockney's church Islington; he was led to perceive that there was more in religion than he had up to that time been apt to suppose, and retired in a thoughtful mood; the next day he procured a Bible, and it was not long ere the word of God produced its effects; he was led to embrace the Saviour in faith, and had pardon and peace, imparted to his soul through the blood of the cross. He became zealous for the Lord; and to advance his glory, was the most anxious desire of his heart. He gave a proof of it, when he devoted himself to the work of a Missionary, at a time, when the sacred office was far from being popular, and when he had the fairest prospects at home. He went through his theological studies in Glasgow University, and at the Missionary College at Gosport. For upwards of 15 years he laboured among the heathen, in various ways, and by various means, and not without success. Trusting upon the Lord for his blessing, he undertook all that God gave him an opportunity to undertake; he established and superintended schools, wrote and translated and distributed tracts; and as a preacher in the native language, he was one of the ablest, most zealous, active and persevering Missionaries that ever came to India. Mr. Piffard never drew any stipend from the Missionary Society; but supported himself from his own means, which were ample, and with which besides, he did much good whenever an opportunity offered. His remains were interred in the Scotch Burial Ground. A marble tablet is placed to his Memory in the Union Chapel, and the following Inscription is taken from it: To the Memory of the Rev. Charles Piffard, who for 15 years laboured gratuitously in Bengal as a Missionary of the London Missionary Society. He died on the 11th December 1840; aged 42 years. "He was a good man, full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost." His exemplary piety, especially manifested in his humility, catholicity, benevolence, and untiring zeal in the cause of Christ, secured for him the love and esteem of Christians of all denominations, who have united in erecting this Tablet, as an expression of their affection for one who consecrated his life and property to the best interests of his fellow-men. Mr. Piffard was 12 years co-pastor of the Native Churches at Rammakal Choke, and Gungree. The tender and faithful manner in which he discharged the duties of his office gained for him the respect of the heathen, the confidence of his brethren in the Mission, and the affection of all the members of his charge. "A beloved brother and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord."--Col, iv. 7. "Remember them who have spoken unto you the word of God; whose faith follow considering the end of their conversation, Jesus Christ, the same yesterday to-day and for ever." In furtherance of the apostolic injunction, and of our Christian love for the late Rev. Samuel Trawin, Missionary to the Heathen, who died at Moorshedabad, on the 3rd of August 1827, aged 32. This Tablet is erected. "He was a good man full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." "And we beseech you brethren to know them which labour among you and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you and to esteem them very highly in love for their works' sake."-Amen. In Memory of Radanath Doss, A sincere and exemplary convert from Hinduism. For upwards of 12 years a faithful, discreet and truly useful Christian Catechist and Missionary to the heathen in connexion with the London Missionary Society. He fell asleep in Jesus on the 2nd April 1844, aged 29 years. "A brand plucked out of the burning." REV. J. KEITH. On Monday the 7th October, 1822, Rev. Mr. Keith fell asleep in the bosom of his Redeemer. His loss had not only been felt by the London Missionary Society to which he belonged, but by the Christian community at large. Could the native population of India become sensible of how sincere a friend Providence has called from labour to eternal rest, they also would deeply regret his decease. A more zealous friend of the heathen-a man more concerned for the welfare of the institution to which he was attached, and a more indefatigable labourer in the vineyard of his Lord, the page of history has seldom to record. On this occasion we adopt the melancholy strains of Abnei's dirge, and join the Royal mourner in exclaiming, "A great man has fallen in Israel." The Rev Mr. Keith had just attained the sixth year of his missionary labours in Calcutta, when the messenger of Jehovah announced the period of his departure, and dropped the veil which separates the unseen world from that which we inhabit between him and us. During his short career he may be said, in conjunction with the Rev H. Townley, to have laid the foundation of a mission in the metropolis of India, not very inferior in importance and magnitude to any in the world. A Church had been formed, a congregation collected, and a spacious house of worship, called Union Chapel, has been erected; in the labour of which he bore, if not the principal, yet no inconsiderable portion. He shared the duties of the English services with the co-pastors of Union Chapel, and was occupied almost every evening in communicating instruction to the natives, and in pastoral visits to the flock of which God had made him an overseer. He studied with commendable perseverance, the Bengalee and Hindoostanee languages, and composed various tracts, which he published in each of them. He possessed so much decision of character, and perseverance in the plans which he formed, that seldom any difficulties diverted him from his object. It cannot, however, be imagined that the deceased was free from infirmities, and we recollect that the Rev. H. Townley, when paying the last tribute to his memory, before a numerous and affected audience, said, "Were I to affirm concerning my departed brother that he was perfect whilst on earth, he himself, from the excellent glory, would be the first to confront me with the words of the Apostle, 'If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.' But we desire not to discry those spots of imperfection which are lost in the splendour of his disinterested benevolence and truly philanthrophic exertions, to which he became a myrtyr. The following is the Inscription to his memory placed in the Union Chapel :- Joint-Pastor of the Church of Christ assembling in this place, and Missionary to the Heathen. He departed this life 8th October 1822, aged 38 years. "They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever." REVEREND R. DERODT.-Late Missionary of the London Missionary Society. Mr. deRodt was born in Switzerland, February 2d, 1814. He received a classical education in the College at Berne, where he became acquainted with five or six students who were united together by the bonds of Christian friendship. And it was undoubtedly in consequence of his piety, that when it became necessary for him to chose a profession, he resolved to devote himself to the ministry of the Gospel, and for that purpose he proceeded to Geneva to pursue the requisite studies. He there determined on the Missionary work, and in 1835, visited England. He sailed from Liverpool in company with two other Missionaries, and arrived at Calcutta in 1836. He commenced his labours at Sonamooky, but in 1838, returned to Calcutta. He delighted in itinerating labours, and made several extensive tours through various parts of Bengal and the adjacent Provinces. He was one of the most active members of the Missionary body in Calcutta, and from his youthful age and vigour of constitution, it was hoped from the commencement of his valuable labours, that he would prove of greater usefulness in future years. His course however was cut short, apparently through his zeal for the good cause in which he laboured; having set out on a visit to some schools in the Soonderbuns, he caught the jungly fever, which terminated his life in a few days. His remains were interred in the Scotch Burial Ground of Calcutta ; a Marble Tablet is erected in the Union Chapel with the following Inscription: In Memory of the Rev. Rodolph de Rodt, A Missionary of the London Missionary Society. This Tablet is erected by his attached friends of different denominations. He was a faithful servant of Christ; humble, frank, peaceable and laborious; endowed with many talents, natural and acquired, which he devoted to the one great object of promoting the glory of his Master, by making known his blessed Gospel among the Natives of this Heathen land. He was born at Berne, February 2, 1814; landed in India April 11, 1836, "He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith.”—Acts. xi, 24 v. ST. ANDREW'S KIRK. Sacred to the Memory of Charlotte, Died at Mulnauth, 13th March, 1844, in the 24th year of her age. This Tablet is erected by a few friends by whom she was greatly esteemed and beloved while she lived, on account of her rare sweetness of disposition and excellence of character, and who now mourn her early death. "Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised.”— Prov. xxxi. c. 30 v. In Memory of Colonel William Dunlop, Quarter-Master General of the H. E. I. Company's Bengal Army. In progress to Simlah with the Commander-in-Chief. This Tablet has been erected by a few of his friends in testimony of the affectionate regard with which they cherish the remembrance of his amiable qualities, genuine kindliness and solid worth. "There is no discharge in that war."-Eccles. viii. c. 8. v. "Prepare to meet thy God."-Amos, iv. c. 12. v. To the Memory of James Brown, D. D. A man of genuine truth and benevolence, and of unwearied zeal in the cause of religion. "I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy loving kindness and thy truth from the great congregation."-Ps, xl. ver. 10. In Memory of Donald Macleod, M. D. This Tablet has been erected by a few of his personal friends, to record their sense of his worth as a man and of his merits as an officer. Born at Bernisdale, Inverness-shire. Died at Calcutta 12th November 1840, "He that is our God is the God of salvation, and unto God the Lord belong the issues of death."-Ps. lxviii. 20. James Shaw, Esq. a Judge of the Sudder Dewanny and Nizamut Adawlut of this Presidency; Sacred to the Memory of Alexander Garden, Esq. M. D."-Presidency Surgeon, who after a course of professional exertion marked by great kindness, assiduity and skill, departed this life the fifty-first year of his age. Born at Aberdeen, October 4th 1794; Died at Calcutta April 24th, 1845. His Friends have raised this Tablet in testimony of affection and respect. "Be ye therefore ready also for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not."—Luke xii. 40. : THE SOUTH PARK STREET BURIAL GROUND. This Ground was opened on August the 25th, 1767, for the remains of Mr. John Wood, a writer in the Council House, whose tomb was levelled to make way for the western cross road. The oldest Monument that now bears an Inscription is that In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Pearson, Ob. 8th of September, 1768. Æt: 19. In Memory of Mrs. Catherine Sykes, who died the 28th of December 1768, In Memory of Mrs. Alice Walter, Lamented by her husband and all her friends. In Memory of Lucia, wife of Robert Palk, Esq. Daughter of the Rev. Dr. Stonhouse; Born at Northampton 26th November 1747, deceased June 22nd 1772. What needs the emblem; what the plaintive strain; To tell the treasure that these walls contain. Let those declare it most who knew it best; The tender pity she would oft betray And Lucia lov'd shall still be Lucia mourn'd! Tho' wounded memory the fond tear shall shed; To teach the living, die the sacred dead Tho' clos'd the lips tho' stopp'd the tuneful breath, In Memory of Mrs. Mary Smith, who departed this life the 3rd September 1773, in the 23rd year of her age. In Memory of Her virtuous conduct and tender affection This mouldering Tomb may for a while preserve her name, but the memory of her virtues live in the hearts of her friends. |