Sir Henry Irving’s Burial.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42794, 21 October 1905, Page 2

Sir Henry Irving’s Burial.

On receiving a largely signed requisition, the Dean of Wes! minster has consented to the interment of Sir Henry Irving in Westminster Abb°y. The excavation will probably be made in the floor of the Abbey close to the resting-place of David Garrick. The cermony bis been definitely fixed to take place on Friday naxt, and expected that the function will be will bo of a highly impressive character. The Baroness Burdett-Coutts has offered her house in Piccadilly for the purpose of the funeral, In deference to the know wishes of the late tragedian none o£ the theatres of London have' closed their doors on account of Sir Henry Irving’s death. The Prince and Princess of Wales have sent a message of condolence to the family of the late Sir Henry Irving in which they express the hope that the universal sorrow that has been exhibited will prove some degroa of comfort,