to help, she will be sorely missed in many a 

 household. Always taking a keen interest in 

 all that concerned those about her, she was 

 quick and ready to respond to any appeal for 

 aid and sympathy. 



It was in her home life, however, that her 

 light shone brightest, in the dispensing of a 

 lovely, gracious hospitality, which was gener- 

 ously bestowed upon the rich and poor alike. 

 Especially was this so at her beautiful country 

 home, Orton, where many a grateful heart 

 will recall the return to health and happiness 

 gained by a visit to this delightful place. 

 There was no sphere or circumstance of life 

 in which Mrs. Sprunt was placed that she did 

 not fill with great dignity and efficiency; but 

 the beautiful spirit of hospitality was per- 

 fectly exemplified in her desire to share her 

 blessings with those who were near, as well as 

 the "stranger within her gates," many of 

 whom were strengthened and encouraged for 

 the battle of life, stimulated by this noble 

 woman and her lofty ideals. 



It was manifest to those whose privilege it 

 was to be with her during the last months of 

 her illness that she bore her suffering with 

 wonderful patience and Christian fortitude, 

 always more thoughtful of those around her 

 than of her own suffering. We love to think 

 of her now with her Saviour, whom she loved 

 so loyally, free from sorrow and pain, sur- 

 rounded by many of her loved ones and yet 



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