London, July 10.
The death is announced, at the age of 79 yours, of Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher.—Router.
London, July 12.
death of Admiral Lord Fisher are Mesieges of condolence in the pouring in from all parts of the Empire.
The King, the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family, Lord French and other military and naval officers have sent telegrams expressing their sympathy and regrets.
The public funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey at noon tomorrow, after which the body will be cremated at Golders Green and then conveyed to Kilverstone for interment. The newspapers publish columns of appreciations and tributes to the "Nestor of the Navy".—Reuter.
London, July 13.
Striking tributes to the memory of Lord Fisher were paid at the funeral ceremony to-day. The Metropolis has seldom witnessed a more impressive spectacle. Full naval honours were accorded. The route to Westminster Abbey was densely crowded with reverent spectators. The coffin, enveloped in a Union Jack, was borne on a gun-carriage drawn by blue-jackets. Eight Admirals acted as pall bearers including Admiral Lord Jellicoe and Admiral Sir G. F. King-Hall. The funeral service at the Abbey was a very simple one. The congregation was representative of
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