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“ The casket was adorned with gold and oxidised trimmings. The inscription on the coffin lid was "Evelyn Albert Denison, aged 23 years." The inscription was engraved in plain old English lettering. The casket was decorated with several elaborate and beautiful flower offerings. At the centre was placed a large and beautiful wreath. A handsome floral cross was placed at the head and a lovely floral anchor at the feet. On the coffin was also laid the Union Jack draped in crape. The Albion Club attended in a body, each member wearing crape upon his arm. ”

“ Alter going to Denver he met with many reverses, at one time being employed in driving an express waggon. He received enough money during his last trip home, however, to enable him to invest in real estate and in sheep farming. ”