LORD ROBERTS’ DEATH.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 279, 23 November 1914, Page 3

LORD ROBERTS’ DEATH.

"OUR OWN INTERESTS.” HIS MESSAGE TO THE NATION. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) United Press Association. » (Received 8.40 a.m.) London, November 22. Lord Roberts’ last message to the nation was a contribution in a forthcoming volume on behalf of the refugees, wherein he writes:—"The Belgians arrested the first onslaught of the Germans, and thus gave us time to ward off the punishment we so richly deserve for our neglect to prepare and defend our own interests.” Memorial services were held in memory of Lord Roberts throughout India. A memorial service to the late Lord Roberts was held in the cathedral in Capetown in the presence of civil, naval, and military functionaries. Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria were present privately at St. Paul’s service. Memorial services for Lord Roberts were held in the Sydney churches, and eulogistic references were made. At the Wellington Town Hall yesterday afternoon an impressive service in memory of Lord Roberts was held. The building was packed, and among those present were: His Excellency the Governor, Hons. James Allen, H. D. Bell, and F. M. B. Fisher. The service was conducted by the Revs. C. F. Askew (Anglican), J. G. Chapman (Methodist), and A. Hunt (Congregationalist). A massed choir sang suitable hymns, and Dr. Fyffe presided at the organ. Rev. Askew delivered a powerful sermon, dealing with the life and work of the dead soldier.