LAST RESTING PLACE
BURIAL OF LORD OXFORD A WEALTH OB' FLOWERS. LONDON, February 20. The Earl of Oxford and Asquith’s burial in Sutton-Courtney churchyard was impressive by its simplicity, his wish for no public display being fully respected. During the brief service, which was conducted in the church by the Bishop of Oxford, the coffin stood in front of the chancel screen, and on it was a wreath of red tulips from the countess. The church seemed to be filled with flowers, those from kings, queens, and foreign Governments mixing with humble tributes from the villagers. Around the graveside students from the village schools formed a square, which included a score of schoolgirls, each holding a lily. After the service these were dropped on tho coffin.
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Evening Star, Issue 19797, 22 February 1928, Page 8
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126LAST RESTING PLACE Evening Star, Issue 19797, 22 February 1928, Page 8
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