HOMAGE OF A MILLION.
TO JAPAN’S DEAD EMPEEOR.
TRADITIONAL RITES.
TOKIO, February 6. Everything is in readiness for the funeral of the late Emperor Yoshito. The ceremonial will commence at 6 o’clock p.m. on February 7, when, the cortege leaves the Imperial Palace. Eight thousand people are actually participating. Snow fell heavily yesterday, but thousands of workmen, assisted by a bright sun, have already cleared the entire route and the approaches to the ceremonial hall at Shinjuku Park m a western suburb, where before the interment Shinto services will be held.
The funeral procession in the streets will be lighted only by flares. It will consist of the ritualist, the funeral commissioners, and musicians wearing ancient costume. The catafalque will be drawn by trained oxen. Prince Chichibu will represent the Kmperor, who will not participate in the procession, but will attend the hall, proceeding by a different route. A million are expected to pay homage to the passing of the late Emperor.—(A. and N.ZA
(The flag on the Post Office tower was flown at half-mast yesterday as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Emperor of Japan.)
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Wairarapa Age, 8 February 1927, Page 7
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190HOMAGE OF A MILLION. Wairarapa Age, 8 February 1927, Page 7
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