Yesterday Canon George Goodman prefaced his sermon by the following statement:-

"At an early hour this morning there passed away the aged widow of the late Rev. Louis Alexander Baker, one whose departure will be lamented by a large number of friends, particularly amongst the clergy of Melbourne and Ballarat. I had the privilege of her acquaintance, and that of her late lamented husband, for more than half a century, and always found her conversation edifying, profitable and intelligent, far above the average. In church affairs she took the warmest interest, and was herself an example of a most excellent teacher. As long as her strength permitted, she took delight in giving religious instruction in the state schools, and at all times watched with keen interest the movement for giving additional legal authority to that department of Christian work. Perhaps it was known to comparatively few how much of her life had been devoted to authorship. Besides contributing to some of the London magazines, she gave to the world certain works of acknowledged interest. She was, indeed, a person of exceptional talent, as well as earnest piety."

In Mrs. Baker a valuable life has come to a close. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."

This day the remains of the deceased lady will be deposited in the same grave at the Geelong Eastern Cemetery with her late husband. A stone cross, by which it is distinguished, bears the following inscription:-

"Erected by a few friends, in loving memory of the Rev. Louis Alexander Baker, who after a long and faithful ministry died April 13th, 1889, aged 76. 'Where I am there shall also My servant be.' " This cross belonged to St. Paul's Church, Melbourne, where, as a minister, he commenced his labors.