Edward Knight's Family
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... and in his latter years he was given to preaching in some building, probably the School House, in Tilmanstone.
His gay side is illustrated by the numerous friends he made among those in big country houses, and with whom he stayed as a welcome and 'petted' guest. References to them in the correspondence he left behind showed how greatly he loved them, and was loved in return.
He died after a short illness of typhoid fever, while with his Regiment in Aberdeen. His brother Cecil, who was with him throughout his illness, told of how doctors and nurses fell under his spell – and of his never-wavering, wonderful happiness. His love of God upheld him to the end, and made a very deep impression upon all who nursed and tended him with the utmost devotion. He lies buried in Aberdeen.' (Epitaph page 230.)
– His niece, Miss Marcia Rice.
Portrait of Arthur Rice.
Arthur Rice
Ernest Rice, Sir. [3]
[The biography of Sir Ernest Rice, from pages 109 to 113, is transcribed in full on a separate page.]
Born February 24th 1840.
'He joined the Royal Navy at the time of the Crimean War in somewhat unorthodox fashion. He had been destined for the Army and received no sort of Naval training – but his acceptance by the Navy being suddenly possible, he joined that service instead.
On joining his ship, H.M.S. 'Odin', a mishap ...
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