THE "OLD CONTEMPTIBLES."
HONOURING THE HEROES. UNIQUE SERVICE IN LONDON. (Received 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, December 16. A historic event, in the shape of a choral celebration in honour of the first seven divisions of the old British army, who at great sacrifices, against tremendous odds, stemmed the German tide in 1914, was held at the Albert Hall. There : was a big gathering, including the King and Queen and other members of the Royal family. Seven hundred survivors, many of whom were wounded, marched in j procession, and were afterwards enterJ tamed at lunch by the Lord Mayor. The i whole of the music was by British com- ! posers, and the central piece was dedi- • cated to the seven divisions. An impressive service closed by singing the hymn for all saints and sounding the reveille. Great crowds cheered the survivors.— (Reuter.)
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 300, 17 December 1917, Page 5
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