ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR.
THE CHURCH SERVICES.
LONDON, August 5. The Archbishop of York, preaching ;at Ixiill, said that the Government Ought to have the courage to test th© Ijteople's rear strength and capacity fo* sacrifice. There were still thousands who were miserably shirking their duty and were ready to sell their birtb right for a mess of pottage. Crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace at 10 o'clock at night. The King was attired in a field marshal's khakj uniform. The Royalties were received with an immense cheer and the waving 1 of hats and handkerchiefs. The King • was 'in an open carriage, preceded by a single galloping constable. CrowdV gathered at St. Paul's at 8 o'clock The thoroughfares were barricaded. The police were assisted by hundreds of special constables. Some 6000 people were admitted to the nave. The Royal- | ties were seated under the dome. Thousands remained in the streets during the service, despite showers, and joined in the singing of the National Anthem which concluded the service. The Stock "Exchange suspended business at noon' and the members sangr the National Anthem.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR.
Grey River Argus, 7 August 1915, Page 7
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