The Rev. H. Elrington: Death of Former Vicar of Saling: The Rev. Henry Elrington died at Braintree Hospital on Dec. 17th from angina pectoris. The Rev. gentleman, who was 71, was vicar of Great and Little Saling for nearly 29 years until he retired last year and was appointed to a curacy by the late Dean of Bocking. … the funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Great Saling Church in the presence of a large gathering of friends and parishioners, the church being filled … The mourners were: Mrs. Elrington, widow; Mr. Thomas Elrington, Sible Hedingham, brother; Mrs. Artis and Miss Elrington, sisters; Mrs. Ruthin, Mrs. Pincent (Wales), and Mr. L. Davies, representing the Rev. Dr. Davies (Bradford) … … (description of service) … The bishop went on to speak of the clerical career of the late vicar, who was ordained in Newfoundland and after serving curacies came to be vicar of the Salings, where he served over 28 years. …
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