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THE WILLIAM BLACK BEACON.

The " William Black Memorial Beacon," which has been erected on the eastern coast of Mull, was lit on May 13. and on that night shone over the Highland seas for the first time. The following is a copy of the telegram which was sent by Mrs Black to all the members of the committee: —"William Black Memorial Beacon. Lit to-day at 3 p.m. Thank you.—Black." There was no ceremonv. but the following lines, entitled 'ln Silence All.' were written for the occasion, bv Lord Archibald Campbell, and dedicated to the daughters of William Black :

"Here,.mid the splendor of the dying day. We consecrate this Light—in Love's own way. In silence all. "It is in silence that the day is born, It is in silence that the day—well worn— Sinks into night. "Is't not in silence that deep love is born? It is in silence that deep grief is born — Tn silence all." —Archibald Campbell, May 13, 1901.

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Dunstan Times, Issue 2087, 23 July 1901, Page 3

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THE WILLIAM BLACK BEACON. Dunstan Times, Issue 2087, 23 July 1901, Page 3

THE WILLIAM BLACK BEACON. Dunstan Times, Issue 2087, 23 July 1901, Page 3

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