Obituary from "The Missionary Herald at Home and Abroad, Volumes 116-117"
March 2. In New Windsor, Md., Mrs. Richard C. Hastings, formerly of the Ceylon Mission. Mrs. Hastings (Minnie B. Truax) was appointed to the Ceylon Mission in 1882 and in the following year was married to Richard C. Hastings, at Vaddukkoddai. mr. and Mrs. Hastings were then stationed at Uduppiddi, where they labored until 1898; Mr. Hastings then was called to be principal of Jaffna College and they removed to Vaddukkoddai. Coming on furlough to America in 1904, circumstances arose preventing their return to Ceylon. They were released from the Board in 1906, but for some years they gave service under the American Missionary Association in New Orleans and in Alabama.
Mrs. Hastings, while in Ceylon, had charge of the girls' boarding school at Uduppiddi and of Bible women's work at the same station. Her work was richly blessed, and her influence is still felt in that community. Later, she was able to wield a strong influence for Christ among the students of Jaffna College. An ideal home maker, she refreshed many a weary missionary friend. Her cheerful spirit, sympathetic heart, and wise counsel made her a warm friend to all and especially in plans for work among women, her counsels were highly esteemed in the mission.
March 2. In New Windsor, Md., Mrs. Richard C. Hastings, formerly of the Ceylon Mission. Mrs. Hastings (Minnie B. Truax) was appointed to the Ceylon Mission in 1882 and in the following year was married to Richard C. Hastings, at Vaddukkoddai. mr. and Mrs. Hastings were then stationed at Uduppiddi, where they labored until 1898; Mr. Hastings then was called to be principal of Jaffna College and they removed to Vaddukkoddai. Coming on furlough to America in 1904, circumstances arose preventing their return to Ceylon. They were released from the Board in 1906, but for some years they gave service under the American Missionary Association in New Orleans and in Alabama.
Mrs. Hastings, while in Ceylon, had charge of the girls' boarding school at Uduppiddi and of Bible women's work at the same station. Her work was richly blessed, and her influence is still felt in that community. Later, she was able to wield a strong influence for Christ among the students of Jaffna College. An ideal home maker, she refreshed many a weary missionary friend. Her cheerful spirit, sympathetic heart, and wise counsel made her a warm friend to all and especially in plans for work among women, her counsels were highly esteemed in the mission.
Obituary from "The Missionary Herald at Home and Abroad, Volumes 116-117"
March 2. In New Windsor, Md., Mrs. Richard C. Hastings, formerly of the Ceylon Mission. Mrs. Hastings (Minnie B. Truax) was appointed to the Ceylon Mission in 1882 and in the following year was married to Richard C. Hastings, at Vaddukkoddai. mr. and Mrs. Hastings were then stationed at Uduppiddi, where they labored until 1898; Mr. Hastings then was called to be principal of Jaffna College and they removed to Vaddukkoddai. Coming on furlough to America in 1904, circumstances arose preventing their return to Ceylon. They were released from the Board in 1906, but for some years they gave service under the American Missionary Association in New Orleans and in Alabama.
Mrs. Hastings, while in Ceylon, had charge of the girls' boarding school at Uduppiddi and of Bible women's work at the same station. Her work was richly blessed, and her influence is still felt in that community. Later, she was able to wield a strong influence for Christ among the students of Jaffna College. An ideal home maker, she refreshed many a weary missionary friend. Her cheerful spirit, sympathetic heart, and wise counsel made her a warm friend to all and especially in plans for work among women, her counsels were highly esteemed in the mission.
March 2. In New Windsor, Md., Mrs. Richard C. Hastings, formerly of the Ceylon Mission. Mrs. Hastings (Minnie B. Truax) was appointed to the Ceylon Mission in 1882 and in the following year was married to Richard C. Hastings, at Vaddukkoddai. mr. and Mrs. Hastings were then stationed at Uduppiddi, where they labored until 1898; Mr. Hastings then was called to be principal of Jaffna College and they removed to Vaddukkoddai. Coming on furlough to America in 1904, circumstances arose preventing their return to Ceylon. They were released from the Board in 1906, but for some years they gave service under the American Missionary Association in New Orleans and in Alabama.
Mrs. Hastings, while in Ceylon, had charge of the girls' boarding school at Uduppiddi and of Bible women's work at the same station. Her work was richly blessed, and her influence is still felt in that community. Later, she was able to wield a strong influence for Christ among the students of Jaffna College. An ideal home maker, she refreshed many a weary missionary friend. Her cheerful spirit, sympathetic heart, and wise counsel made her a warm friend to all and especially in plans for work among women, her counsels were highly esteemed in the mission.
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