The Late Sir Henry Irving.
An Ipmrebsive Funeral. Royal and Colonial Floral Tributes LONDON', Oct. 20 There was a splendid choral service in Westminster Abbey an the occasion of Sir Henrv Irvine's funeral. There were enormous crowds. | Trumpets and drums 1 jointd in Mackenzie's March, written when Jrving produced "Coriolanus." (Received Oct. 22, (i.SO p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 21.
The wreaths sent by New Zbaland, the Commonwealth, .and Queensland were greatly admired at Sir Henry Irvin.e/s funeral, which was largely attended.
The Queen sent a white Cross inscribed : "For Henry Irving, with j deepest regret," adding his last words on the stage. Lady living was with tiro personal mourners, and the Society of Arts and Letters, 'together with all tht, professions, .were ;fuliy, reprcsoafed a'A the interment'.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7958, 23 October 1905, Page 2
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126The Late Sir Henry Irving. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7958, 23 October 1905, Page 2
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