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OBITUARY
THE KING IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE KING.
Our Sovereign Lord, His Most Gracious Majesty, King George V., King Emperor of India, breathed his last on the 20th January 1936, a sad day for the country. All public offices, business houses, and shops in cities were closed on the 21st. when the sorrwoful news reached India.
He was of about the same age as his father King Edward VII, 70 years. He possessed all the virtues of a King. As Prince of Wales, he visited India with the Princess of Wales, in 1905-1906.
We accord our respectful homage to His Majesty King Edward VIII. Long live the Ring.
Queen Victoria ascended the throne at 18. King Edward was 61, King George 45. Our new King is 41.
The body of Mr. Rudyard Kipling was cremated in Golder's Green in complete absence of any ceremony. Four persons were present, including the Solicitor represen. ting Mrs. Kipiling. There were no flowers.
The death of Mr. Shapurji Saklatwala, a former Indian member of the British Parliament, leaves in the words of Mr. Gallacher, a member of the House of Co. mmons, a "gap in our ranks that can never be filled"
He was also cremated at Golders Green. The funeral oration was delivered by Mr. Harry Pollit. Parsee priests and a congregation of 500 was present.
Dr. A. C. Woolner, Vice Chancellor of the Punjab University, died on January 7, at a ripe old age. The Doctorate was conferred on him by the University in 1932.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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