DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 4013, 15 January 1892, Page 2

DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE.

fflw tfeMoal BulletinsEsQltoaontiaLonioa. London, January 13,6.20 p.m. The Duke of Clarence and Avondale caught cold at Count Gleiohen's funeral, and subsequently went out shooting at Sandringbam. He was too ill to be present at the dinner given in celebration ol bis birthday on the Bth January, and since"'has Become gradually worse. There is intense excitement throughout the couulry at his serious condition. Large crowds daily visit Marl* borough House and the Mansion House to enquire after his health; while the Clubs are thronged with members awaiting the issue of the medical bulletins. Medical opinion considnrs that the Duke passed a bad morning. The bulletins issued by his physicliana is tentative, but the rajst favourable reading is given to it. The pationt holds his own, hut the attack, wbioh is a very severe form, continues unabated. Much sympathy is expressed for the family of the Duke of Teok, who are preparing for the marriage. The illness of the Duke of Clarence has checked the arrival of wedding ptasonts. • 10.5 p.m. The evening bulletin states that there is no abatement of the Duke of Clarence's fever, but favourable symptoms are becoming oppareut. The patient's strength is well maintained, but there is still grave anxiety as to bis condition. January 11,10,20 a,m. At one o'clock this morning the Duke of Clarence was, if anything, better. Only oue of the lungs of the Duke ot Clarence and Avondale is known to be affected, but it is unknown whether the other is touched. Great orowds, including many ladies, await the ruadioal bulletins from Marlborough houße. The family nave been at the Duke's bjdside throughout the night. There is intense public solioitude, and great sympathy is shown by foreign courts and European capitals. Later. The Duke of Clarence died at 9 a.m.

[Albert Victor, Prince, eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was b, Jan. Bth, 1864, and was educated at Trinity College, Camb,, and Univ. of Heidelberg, Previous to his entering as an undergraduate, however,' lie had passed two years a? a naval cadet on board the Brittmmia, and in 79 started with his brother Prince George I of Wales on a voyage round the world in the Bacchante. He returned to England in'B2. The diary of his voyage kept by the young princes was edited by the Rev. J. N. Dalton, their governor, and published by Messrs Maomillan and Co. ('BS). On leaving the university Prince Albert Victor proceeded to Aldershot to prepare for the army. H.R.H, was invested with the Order of the Garter in 'BB. In compmy with his brother he visited Ireland 'B7. Uroated lion. L.L.D, of Cambridge, 'BB. H.R.H. is now (Nov. 'B9) visitingjndia. He is attended by Col. Sir E. Bradford as chief of the staff. An application to the House of Commons to gra t an allowanoo to him and his siste, the present Duchess of Fife, was made by the Queen last session. The, application oreated much opposition, and a committee was appointed to enquire into the matter. They recommended that no allowance should be made, but that the allowance of the Prince of Wales should be increased by £36,000 a year. In May 'B9 he visited Belfast and the new dock, and laid the foundation stone of the new Albert Bridge.]

Sons&tloalnWoUtajton, Wellington, Friday, All sapping and flngpoats in the town have their bunting hall mast in consequence of.the Duke of Clarence's death. The topic would be the only one talked of but that it ia overshadowed by the eleotion, whioh engrosses all interest. The Government have sent the following cable to the Agout-Qeneral: —Ask Lord Knutsford to convey to the Prinoe and Princess of Wales the deep sympathy of the Colony in their bereavement. A copy of the message was also sent to the Governor.