Death of The Archbishop of Canterbury.
O I Per Press Association. I London, Oct 12. Obituary — Dr Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury. He was seized with apoplexy at Hawarden Church directly the service began, and was removed to the rectory, where artificial respiration was resorted to. All efforts, however, failed to restore him to consciousness, and he died in a quarter of an hour, in the presence of his wife and Mrs Gladstone. The attack was brought on by weakness of the heart, the result of excessive fatigue, induced by the recent inspection of Irish churches. During the litany the congregation offered prayers for the Archbishop, and great sensation was caused when the Rev. Stephen Gladstone announced his death. The services was immediately closed. Mr Gladstone who was not well, was not present, and was greatly shocked. Upon being told be said — " He died like a soldier !" Touching references were made in the evening at many cathedrals, churches and dissenting pulpits, especially by Dr Parker. The Queen and Empress Frederick sent messages of condolence to Mrs Benson and family.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 91, 14 October 1896, Page 2
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