DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE.

Thames Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 7084, 16 January 1892, Page 4

DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE.

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London, January 14.

A re-Bsstmng message reached the Queen at midnight on Wednesday, when the Duke of Clarence was sleeping peacefnliv At 2 a.m. he collapsed, and it threatened to end fatally. The family were at odcb summoned, and he rallied somewhet and partly regained consciousness. The ebap» lain read prayers to the dying Duke, who died peacefully and unconscious in the pretence of bis father and mother, who had never left bis bedside, his brother Prince George, and bis Bisters, Princess Louise (Duchess of Fife); Victoria, and Maud, the Duko of Fife, and the Princess Mary of Teck, bis betrothed. ••? j The Queen's medical attendants dia- ■ loaded her from proceeding to Sandringham. Her Majesty expressed the deepest grief at the Duke's illness, and expressed devoted attachment to her grandson, who had always evidenced the greatest affection towards her. The Prince of Wales'desired'that the funeral should take place at Sandringbam, but the Queen ordered it to be at Wind sor at the end of next we%k. The King of the Belgians will attend the funeral. The members of the . household have been permitted to view the body. The nows of the death haa crested mrr tense sorrow among all classes in England, Canada, India, and Africa. . ' _ The English Press eulogises the de* eeased's amiable Qualities and promising characteristics, and expresses the deepest sympathy. Tha Continental Press refer to thoDoke of Clarence's desira to marry a Princess of the House of France if difference of religion had not prevented itAll tbe American and Continental Press . eondoife witb the. family. Princess Mary of Tecfc, the betrothed of the Pake of Clarence and Avo&dale, is qttite inconsolable;and restless, end wanSerf abont ber?ow, sod dediaes 10 par-

Sydney. Last night.

A Gazette issued to-night proclaims Sunday nest as a general day of mourning for the death of the Dnke of Clarence, and special services will be held in the churches. The military will wear tbe badge of mourning for three months.

Wemington, This day,

District Orders have been issued by Lieut.-Col. Newall, announcing to the Colonial forces, with deep regret, fche death of tbeDnkeof Clarence, and calling upon all Volunteers to wear mourning when in uniform for a period of two months.