The Archive · 1900

A PHILANTHROPIST'S ASHES

Although Mr. Gra p's remains were cremated in England, the ashes have {agreeably to the directions in his will) Leen brought out here for interment, and they will be interred on Sunday attern by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Victoria, was the wish of the deceased that no mourning should be worn by friends attending the ceremony. I have heard, but I exnnot vouch for the accursed of the report, that the deceased gave directions for his will tobe read after the funeral, He hus left the bulk of his fortune to" establish nud maintain a Hospital ut the Peak. The gift 4s, hear, clogged by some rather eccentric conditions,

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