Burial of Fie Id- Marshal Viscount Plumer
in
Ypres
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Vol. 6, No. 4
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October, 1932
THE pulse of England throbs in this place, and on this high occasion brings
about the heart an indescribable feud."
It is well for England that she has such a place, and that she produces
men worthy of it.
It is a memorable scene. The scarlet uniforms and the vestments of the
clergy stand out against the black dresses of the women and the black coats
worn by many old soldiers.
I note the Bishop in Egypt and the Sudan (Bishop Gwynne), The Rev. P. B.
Clayton, The Earl of Harewood, The Earl of Ypres, The Countess of Oxford and
Asquith, Sir Bindon and Lady Blood, Lady Rawlinson, Lady Pulteney, Lady Bulfin
and many others.
General Sir Hubert Gough, the Commander of the Fifth Army, and General
Sir Ian Hamilton go to their places.
We all stand as His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury is conducted to the
Sanctuary. The Lord Mayor in his robes passes up the nave with the City
Marshal.
The voice of Tennyson is heard through his famous poem, Crossing the Bar
was it not the last poem that he wrote?and the noble setting by Parry is
used with thrilling effect
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me.
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
The beautiful rendering of this anthem touched all hearts.
A frail woman is seen wearing decorations awarded her dead husband, and
first among them is the Victoria Cross. Her eyes are shining with tears.
The Dean of Westminster (Dr. W. Foxley Norris) and the Abbey clergy go
to meet Field-Marshal The Duke of Connaught and to receive the coffin.
