Lord Salisbury was on Monday buried at Hatfield in accordance
with his express desire. The ceremonial was considered private; but the attendance of relatives, connec- tions, and the estate staff made the concourse seem large. The King's message sent with his wreath was, "A mark of the deepest regret, greatest respect, and sincere friendship." The service was simple, and it is noted that the villagers who thronged to hear and watch it did not wear black. Shortly before the funeral, which was at 3.30, a memorial service had been held in Westminster Abbey, which was attended by a crowd representing every class in ..the community. In a service at Southwark Collegiate Church, Canon Bristow dwelt chiefly on the dutifulness of the deceased statesman, abstaining with great good taste from anything like political laudation. The entire arrangements for the funeral would, we think, have gratified the taste of one who was too proud not to despise the vulgar love of the hour for self.advertisement
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