A LAST MESSAGE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 248, 23 November 1914, Page 8

A LAST MESSAGE.

THE LATE LORD ROBERTS.

"PUNISHMENT WE SO RICHLY DESERVED." Kn Cable.—Press Association. —Copyright. (Received November 23, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, November 22. Lord Roberts's last message to the nation was a contribution to the forthcoming volume oh behalf of the refugees. He wrote: —"Belgians arrested the first, onslaught of the Germans, and thus gave us time to ward off the punishment we so richly deserved for our neglect to prepare to defend our own interests." DELHI, November 21. Memorial services, have been held throughout India. Press Association. WELLINGTON, November 22. At the Town Hall this afternoon an impressive service in memory of Lord Roberts was held. The building was crowded, and among those present were the Governor, and the Hons. J. Allen, P. H. D. Bell, and F. M. B. Fislier. The service was conducted by the Revs. O. F. Askew (Anglican), J. G. Chapman (Methodist), and A. Hunt (Congregationalist). A massed choir sang suitable hymns, and Dr Kingston Fyffe played the organ. Mr Askew delivered a powerful sermon dealing with the life and work of the dead soldier.