LORD ROBERTS' DEATH.
FUNERAL SERVICE AT ST. OMER. By Cable—(Press Association—Copyright. London, November 18. ■ ■ »G# rerealcd for the first time that Lord Roberts died at 54, Run Carnot, St. Oilier. A Protestant service, held in tho Town Hall, was attended by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Connaught, Sir John French and many generals of the Alheß and delegations. HOW LORD ROBERTS GOT A CHILL. London, November 18. The Daily Mail, describing the visit of Lord Roberts to the Indian troops, says that a pentrating wind was blowing, with occasional rain. When the gallant Field-Marshal understood that the Indian soldiers were without great-coats, and only in field service dress, he discarded his overcoat, pointing out that it was only right that he should appear before his Indian troops attired in the khaki field service dress. Despite protests he adhered to his decision.
HIGH COMMISSIONER'S MESSAGE.
London, November 18. The Hon. T. Mackenzie, on behalf of New Zealand, telegraphed to Lady Roberts: "The memory of Lord Roberts' noble life will never die."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 150, 20 November 1914, Page 2
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172LORD ROBERTS' DEATH. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 150, 20 November 1914, Page 2
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