FUNERAL OF IRVING.
Wreath From Hew Zeal Mil. LONDON, October 21. The wreaths from .New Zealand, the Commonwealth and Queensland were gteatly admired at Sir Henry Irving's funeral in Westminster Abbey. ' , The Queen sent a white cross, inscribed, "For Henry Irving, with deepest regret," adding his last words on the stage, "Into Thy Hands, O Lord." Lady Irving was ■ the chief persona> mourner, and Society, Art, Letters and all the professions were fully represented at the interment.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 253, 23 October 1905, Page 5
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77FUNERAL OF IRVING. Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 253, 23 October 1905, Page 5
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