THE KING’S MESSAGE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1490, 28 December 1915, Page 3

THE KING’S MESSAGE.

greetings to the TROOPS. His Excellency the Governor has teceived the following message from the King, which his Majesty commanded to be published in orders and read at the head of all parades on Christmas Day Another Christmas finds all the resources of the Empire still engaged in war, and I desire to convey, on my own tiehalf, and on behalf of the Queen, a heartfelt Christmas greeting and our good wishes for the New Year to all who on sea and land are upholding the honour of the British name. In the officers and men of my Navy, on whom the security of the Empire depends, I repose, in common with all my subjects, a trust that is absolute. On the officers and men of my armies, whether now in France, in the East, or in other fields, I rely with an equal faith, confident that their devotion, their valour, and their selt-sacrifice will, under God’s guidance, lead to victory and an honourable peace. There are many ol their comrades now, alas, in hospital, and to these brave men also I desire with the Queen to express our deep gratitute, and our earnest prayers for their recovery. Officers and men of the Navy and of the Army : Another year , is drawing to a close as it began, in toil, bloodshed, and suffering, but I rejoice to know that the goal to which you are striving draws nearer into sight. May God bless you and all your undertakings. (Signed) GEORGE, R.I.