LATE LORD OXFORD

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1928, Page 2

LATE LORD OXFORD

[Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) .MESSAGE FROM N.Z. WELLINGTON, Feb. 18. In connection with the death of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith, the Prime Minister lias forwarded the following telegram through bis Excellency, the Governor-General, to the Secretary for the Dominions: "The Government and people of New Zealand have learned with deep regret of the death of Earl Oxford and Asquith. The Prime .Minister bus asked me to say that be will be glad, if on behalf of bis Majesty’s Government you will accept and convey to the bereaved relatives, our sincere sympathy. The late statesman’s iMustrious services to bis King and country will ever be held in grateful memory.” COMMON'WEAI.TIFS SYMPATHY. LONDON, Feb. 17. Mr Baldwin, replying to Mr Bruce’s message, says: “ I desire on behalf of my follow countrymen to express our warm thanks for the sympathy of the Government and people of the Commonwealth on the death of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith, and we greatly appreciate the high tribute to bis notable services to the Empire in peace and war.” TIIS LAST RESTING PLACE. LONDON, Feb. 18. Lady Oxford and Asquith visited the old churchyard at Sutton-Courtney and chose the spot where her husband will lie. It is a quiet corner, a few yards from the chancel wall, under the shade of a great yew tree. There are clusters of snowdrops growing nearby, while tlie graves of humble folk surround the last resting place of the great statesman. The funeral on .Monday will be attended only bv relatives, and the closest personal friends. Over four thousand messages ol sympathy, including one front Mr Coates have lieen received.