LORD ROBERTS' DEATH

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 152, 23 November 1914, Page 4

LORD ROBERTS' DEATH

INDIA'S TRIBUTE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 22, 10.20 a.m. Delhi, November 21. Memorial services were held in memory of Lord Roberts throughout India. SERVICE AT CAPETOWN. Capetown, November 20. A memorial service to the late Lord Roberta was held in the cathedral in the presence of civil, naval, and military functionaries. ROYAL SYMPATHY. London, November 20. Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria were present privately at St. Paul's MEMORIAL SERVICES IN SYDNEY. Resaivvl 23, 1.10 pan, Sydney, November 23. Memorial services for Lord Roberti were held in the churches, and eulogistic references wore mad*. . j MEMORIAL SERVICE IN WELLINGTON. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association. Wellington, Last' Night. At the Town Hall this 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. •Tames Allen, IT. 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.