MEMORIAL SERVICES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8355, 15 February 1913, Page 6

MEMORIAL SERVICES

LONDON. February 13. A memorial service will be held at Portsmouth Dockyard Church to-mor-row. . Special commemorative services for the Antarctic explorers will be held on Sunday in St. Peter’s, Willis street. RELIEF FUNDS. CAPETOWN. February 14. Funds have been opened on behalf of the Antarctic explorers’ dependents. (Received February 14, 11.55 p.m.) STDNEY, February 14. An impressive service was held in the Anglican Cathedral in memory of the polar heroes. It was attended by the Premier, the Lord Mayor, the Japanese Admiral and staff, and many leading citizens. The Archbishop paid a glowing tribute to the indomitable courage and heroism of the dead. “ They died," he said, “ only to live as deathless heroes. We will do our best for those left, and will not allow them to suffer privation.” Press Association. DUNEDIN, February 14. The Mayor has opened a fund for the support of the dependents of those who lost their lives in the Antarctic. He has already received a donation of £IOU from the Union Steam Ship Company. (Received February 14, 9.45 p.m.) CHRISTCHURCH, February 14. A number of leading citizens waited on the Mayor to-day, and suggested that some memorial to Captain Scott and the other dead explorers should be established in Christchurch. The Mayor has consequently decided to call a meeting of citizens to consider the proposal. Tne meeting will be held on Wednesday next. Press Association. TIMARIJ, February 14. The Congregational Union passed a resolution re the Scott disaster, sharing in the general sorrow over the mournful fate of the heroes, and adding: “We are profoundly moved by the story of their sufferings so heroica] ly endured, and of the loyalty that died’ for its friends. Wo recognise that

ihe spirit in which the explorers facet death, that made their sacrihce com plete, recalls the greatest and holies; things in the history of our race and belongs to the redeeming features ii. •jur humanity.” The Nelson City Council last night, states a Press Association tele gram, adopted a resolution expressing regret at the loss sustained by the Em pile in the polar disaster and sympathy with the relations of the parte iho council then adjourned for a wee;, as a mark of respect to their memory A united memorial service was hek. in Nelson last night, when the School of Music was unable to accoui modate all who desired to be present. The speakers were Bishop Sadlier ant the Rev. J. H. Mackenzie (Presbyten an). The Wairau County Council, says a Press Association message, yesterday passed a resolution of sympathy, ant. adjourned for two hours. MEMORIAL SERVICE IN TOWN HALL. A memorial service will be held in the Town Hall at 8.30 to-morrow evening, at which the president of the Methodist Conference, Rev. S. Lawry, will preside.