Death of the Queen.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 January 1901, Page 3

Death of the Queen.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.]

(per press association.)

A Noble Tribute to the Queen, Beceived this day, at 9 2 a. in. Lokddn, January 28.

The American National Congress of Mothers, cabled their sympathy to King Edward and Queen Alexandra, on the loss of a mother whose nobi ity and purity of character added dignity to the motherhood, and strength to the homes of all Nations.

Vast congregations of every denomination filled the churches throughout the Kingdom to-day. Deep mourning is universal. The pulpits were heavily draped and eloquent eulogises passed. The Archbishop of Canterbury, preaching in St. Paul'?, said the Nation ought to express its gratitude that so wise and good a Queen lived so long. The Dean of Bradley at Westminister, Parker at the City Council, Price and Hughes at St. James's Hall, the Bishop of Winchester at Whippingham, (where the King and Queen were present.) Farran at Canterbury Cathedral, and the Chief Eabbi at Whitechapel Synagogue, made special references. Prayers were offered in the Bussiani Greek, Dutch and Italian churches in London.

Every where are to be found touching evidences of profound grief. Similar services were held throughout Canada and the great part of South Africa.

Received this day at 9 47 a. m. London, January 28. No gloves or mourning are left in the warehouses and shops in England, Nan Wyck, Mayor of Now York yielding to public opinion, has decided to lower his flag half-mast on the day of the funeral.

Eeceived this day at 9 57 a.m. London, January 29,

The Duke of Norfolk has announced that is not desired or expected that the public shall wear deep mourning after March 6th orhalf mourning after April 17*.

Sydney, This Day,

Owing to Jersey's absence in England Kopotoun has asked Carrington to represent the Commonwealth at the Queen's funeral on Saturday, which will be observed as a close holiday throughout the Commonwealth.

London, January 28. The funeral arrangements were mainly arranged by the Queen. The Channel Beserve squadron of 18 battleships, and 12 cruisers form two lines from Cowes to Portsmouth. The Southern section line includes 16 vessels, representing the fleet of Germany, France, America, Jttussia, Portugal, Denmark, and Italy. Eight destroyers escort the "Albert" bearing the body and will be followed by the Eoyal yacht Victoria and Albert, with the KiDg and Queen with Boyal mourners. The Admiralty Trinity House yacht will probably be the Hohetzollern. It is expected that the passage will occupy two hours.

Tne Archbishop of Canterbury, and York and Bishop of Winchester and officials of St Georges chapel will also attend prior to the removal of the body to Frogmore.

The coffin bearers consist of non-com-missioned officers of the household Brigade. Twenty thousand troops will line the streets.

The Masonic mourning will last three months.

The King allowed forty British and Foreign journalists to visit Chappelle.

Predominant is one red wealth of flowers.

testing on a dais covered with the ftdyal Standard lay (he coffin of cedar, lead and oak covered with white satin lace.

The pall is also -partly draped with the Queen's ermine robe of the Garter.

The King placed on the coffin a diamond crown used in the drawing rooms and also an insignia of (garter. Around the coffin were countless wreaths of laurel, lilies and azalias. On the coffin was a colossal crown of blue flowers. Four Grenadiers stood motionless at four corners of the coffin with heads bowed and arms reversed. The scene was a most solemn and impressive one. The family meet daily for worship around the bier. Admiral Sir Charles Hotham will command the Squadrons taking part in the naval funeral procession of the Queen. He will be assisted by Vice-Admiral Rawson and Rear-Admiral Noel.

The members of the Royal Family will sleep aboard the yachts Victoria, Albert and Osborne. The Albert which will contain the coffin will be moored at Clarenccward, Portsmouth..

The engines of the funeral train from Portsmouth to London Mill be painted black, and will carry mourning emblems. There will be no representative of the Vatican at the funeral, but will be at the Coronation of the King. The cruiser, " Depuy Delormc," represents France at Osborne.