CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12] — Page 471

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account of the funeral of the late M. Imbault Huart, French Consul at Canton,

who died in Hongkong on the 29th ultimo together with a copy of a letter from the Consul for France in this Colony tendering an expression of thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his deceased colleague,

Encl: 2 30th Nov? 1897

I have the honour to be,

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

William Robinson

Enclosure.

1204

Rec'd 19 JAN 13

467

Extract from the "Daily Press" of the 1st December, 1897.

THE FUNERAL OF MR. C. IMBAULT HUART.

At the Roman Catholic Cathedral yesterday morning a high requiem Mass was celebrated by Monseigneur Chausse, French Bishop of Canton, for the repose of the soul of Mr. C. Imbault Huart, late Consul for France at Canton. The coffin was placed on a dais in the centre of the church, and was covered with the French flag, over which were laid the Consul's uniform, sword, and hat. The columns were draped in black, and wreaths of flowers surrounded the dais. H.E. the Governor was represented by Captain Phillips, A.D.C., and there were also present the Consuls of the different nationalities, the French Vice-Consul of Canton, five officers from different corps of the garrison, a number of French officers from the Comete, and friends of the deceased. The mass was concluded at 11.30 and the remains were then conveyed to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A detachment of fifty soldiers headed the procession as a guard of honour and the Band of the West Yorks was in attendance and played the funeral march. The service at the Happy Valley was officiated by the Right Rev. Bishop Piazzoli and at the conclusion three volleys were fired over the grave. The Consular flags were half-masted yesterday.

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account of the funeral of the late M. Imbault Huart, French Consul at Canton, who died in Hongkong on the 29th ultimo together with a copy of a letter from the Consul for France in this Colony tendering an expression of thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his deceased colleague, Encl: 2 30th Nov? 1897 I have the honour to be, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, William Robinson Enclosure. 1204 Rec'd 19 JAN 13 467 Extract from the "Daily Press" of the 1st December, 1897. THE FUNERAL OF MR. C. IMBAULT HUART. At the Roman Catholic Cathedral yesterday morning a high requiem Mass was celebrated by Monseigneur Chausse, French Bishop of Canton, for the repose of the soul of Mr. C. Imbault Huart, late Consul for France at Canton. The coffin was placed on a dais in the centre of the church, and was covered with the French flag, over which were laid the Consul's uniform, sword, and hat. The columns were draped in black, and wreaths of flowers surrounded the dais. H.E. the Governor was represented by Captain Phillips, A.D.C., and there were also present the Consuls of the different nationalities, the French Vice-Consul of Canton, five officers from different corps of the garrison, a number of French officers from the Comete, and friends of the deceased. The mass was concluded at 11.30 and the remains were then conveyed to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A detachment of fifty soldiers headed the procession as a guard of honour and the Band of the West Yorks was in attendance and played the funeral march. The service at the Happy Valley was officiated by the Right Rev. Bishop Piazzoli and at the conclusion three volleys were fired over the grave. The Consular flags were half-masted yesterday.

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account of the funeral of the late M. Imbault Kuart, French Consul at Canton, who died in H with a HongKong long on Enel: 2 30th Nov? 1897 the 29th ultimo together- copy of a letter from the Consul for France in this Colony tendering an expression of thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his deceased colleague, I have the honour to be dir. Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, William Robinzon Enclosure. 1204 Ren 19 JAN 13 467 Extract from the "Daily Press" of the 1st.December, 1897. THE FUNERAL OF MR, 0. IMBAULT HUART. At the Roman Catholic Cathedral yesterday morning a high requiem Mass was celebrated by Monseigneur Chausse, French Bishop of Cantou, for the repose of the soul of Mr. C. Imbault Haart, late Consul for France at Canton. The coffin was placed on a dais in the centre of the church, and was covered with the French flag, over which were laid the Consul's uniform, sword, and hat. The columns were draped in black, and wreaths of flowers sur- rounded the dais. H.E. the Governor was represented by Captain Phillips, A.D.C., and there were also present the Consuls of the different nationalities, the French Vice-Consul of Canton, five officers from different corps of the garrison, a number of French officers from the Comete, and friends of the deceased. The mass was concluded at 11.30 and the remaius were then conveyed to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A detachment of fifty soldiers headed the procession as a guard of honour and the Band of the West Yorks was in attendance and played the funeral march. The service at the Happy Valley was officiated by the Right Rev. Bishop Piazzoli and at the conclusica three volleys were fired over the grave. The Consular flags were half-masted yesterday.

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account of the funeral of the late M. Imbault Kuart, French Consul at Canton,

who died in H

with a

HongKong

long on

Enel: 2 30th Nov? 1897

the 29th ultimo together- copy of a letter from the Consul for France in this Colony tendering an expression of thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his deceased colleague,

I have the honour to be

dir.

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

William Robinzon

Enclosure.

1204

Ren 19 JAN 13

467

Extract from the "Daily Press" of the 1st.December, 1897.

THE FUNERAL OF MR, 0. IMBAULT HUART.

At the Roman Catholic Cathedral yesterday morning a high requiem Mass was celebrated by Monseigneur Chausse, French Bishop of Cantou, for the repose of the soul of Mr. C. Imbault Haart, late Consul for France at Canton. The coffin was placed on a dais in the centre of the church, and was covered with the French flag, over which were laid the Consul's uniform, sword, and hat. The columns were draped in black, and wreaths of flowers sur- rounded the dais. H.E. the Governor was represented by Captain Phillips, A.D.C., and there were also present the Consuls of the different nationalities, the French Vice-Consul of Canton, five officers from different corps of the garrison, a number of French officers from the Comete, and friends of the deceased. The mass was concluded at 11.30 and the remaius were then conveyed to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A detachment of fifty soldiers headed the procession as a guard of honour and the Band of the West Yorks was in attendance and played the funeral march. The service at the Happy Valley was officiated by the Right Rev. Bishop Piazzoli and at the conclusica three volleys were fired over the grave. The Consular flags were half-masted yesterday.

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