IN MEMORIAM.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17192, 12 June 1916, Page 8

IN MEMORIAM.

IMPRESSIVE CITY SERVICES

BIG MILITARY PARADE. . The memorial services held in Christchurch yesterday for Lord Kitchener were deeply impressive. They were essentially military, for thoy were really military memories, with the soldiers as the chief mourners. In the city large numbers of people wended their way to Cranmer Square, the rallying point for so many military demonstrations, to see the troops assemble for 'drafting to their various churches. It was a calm, sunny morning. The troops mustered at the King Edward Barracks and marched to Cranmer Square, where there was an animated .scene as the drafting went forward. Men were divided up according to faith —Anglican, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and Methodist—and marched to the Anglican Cathedral, St Paul's Presbyterian Church, the Roman Catholic Cathedral and the Durham Street Methodist Church. There was a very large rffuster of all ranks, including the Cadets, and the total roll call gave about 75 officers and over 2017 men. although a good many fell-in on the march and considerably swelled the total. THE ROLL-CALL. TKe parade was under Colonel Chaffey, officer commanding the district. The parade states were :

In addition the C.D.C. Band, the Ist Regimental Band, the Christ's College Band and the Christehureh Bugle Band, fifty strong, were on parade.

CHURCH SERVICES. ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL. SERMON BY BISHOP JULIUS. The Anglican Cathedral had been reserved for the military, and the public were not admitted till the last man had filed in. There was a huge uniformed congregation, and when the. doors were opened the civilians filled every aisle and presented a scene that has rarely 'been witnessed on any other occasion. There was an air of deep reverence among all classes of the congregation, and the solemnity and sadness of the service were reflected in

the unmistakable emotion of Bishop Julius as ho addressed the vast concourse.

The Bishop preached from Deuteronomy, xxxiv.. 9, " And Joshua the sou of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom." Ho pictured Joshua as a great soldier and a great leader, and one who had been selected by Israel because he had in him the Spirit ot God, without which no man could be a brave soldier. Joshua was loyal to his king and his nation. He was a strong man—nob the man who could lead flie crowd, but the man who could go dead in the face of the crowd. He was a strenuous man and a courageous man, and a strong man and a loyal man, of whom it was said in old times a man in whom was the Spirit of God. "Now, my brothers," said the Bishop, " you know why I chose this subject. At this moment I do not know that wo have a great man in the world, unless it he the French leader. 'Some of you are old enough to remember clays when wo had great soldiers, great artists, great writers and great statesmen. lam not sure there is a statesman in the world worth talking about. When the war broke out we looked round. We wanted a leador. Where could we find him? It is only the days to como that will toll us whether Kitchener was m great man in the highest sense of the word, but he was the greatest man we knew, save one little man. fast passing away, with a spirit that nothing could subdue, that dear, great, grand, noble Lord Roberts, who warned us day after day, when the fools mocked at him, of the dangers that were nigh at hand. There was one other great, man, a tall, strong, quiet, self-contain-ed man in whom the country had confidence, and with justice. , And we called Lord Kitchener to the front to do a task that was almost beyond the powers of any man, called Kim m the heat of battle in the first day of trouble to bring into being a great and new army. And the man went out to do his work. You know how he did it. No, you don't know how he did it. Not one of us, or anybody knows. Ho did it by the power of the Holy Ghost, the power of the Spirit of God that was in him. "We saw this man a while ago standing among us. I looked back on tho strong, stern, quiet face and I said to myself, 'This man if he has taken this'work will do it, God helping him. And inen may assail or applaud him—he will do his work, and when the nation says " It is time you went" he will go.' Then comes tho day when the work is done, when the army is raised, and the great man goes on his way to commune with our brother's in Russia. You know the story. Although it has gone to the heart of us all—the story "of this ship sunk in the ocean and Lord Kitchener going down to his death with his 'brothers—we are not going to cry about it. It was well for him, it is well for any man, to die when his work is- done. Well for him that lie trusted in God in that quiet English way without noise or fuss, and well for us if we trust not in Lord Kitchener, nor in any son of man, but in the Lord God Omnipotent." During the service the choir sang " Thev Rest From Their Labours," and tho Russian contakiou for the souls cf the faithful departed. "Lead Kindly Light," sung by the congregation, was followed by tho " Last Post," sounded by buglers in the south-eastern gallery, and after the National Anthem had been sung the congregation filed out. ROMAN' CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.

There was solemn Pontifical Mass in tho Catholic Cathedral yesterday (Feast of Pentecost) at 11 a.m., whicii was attended by' a parade of Roman Catholic members of the Forces. His Lordship Bishop Brodic was celebrant; the Very Kuv Father Graham, S.M., assistant 'priest; tho Rev Father Long, deacon; the Rev Father Berger, S.M., sub-deacon; and the Roy Father .Murphy, master of ceremonies. The music of the Mass was Mozart's No. 2. Mr A. W. Bunz conducted, and Miss Ward was organist. After the first Gospel, Bishop Brodio spoke as follows:—" The joys of this great festival are dimmed by the gloom of war; sad thoughts come into tho mind when we read the words of the Gospel of Pentecost ' Peace 1 give you. My peace I gave uuto you.' Instead of peace wo have war; instead of the charity and affection taught by our Saviour we have the hatred and bitterness of this great, international struggle. The happenings of recent days call for our sorrow and sympathy. In the loss of those groat heroes who sacrificed their lives ill the North Sea battle for the defence of tho Empire, our hearts go out to their sorrowing relatives, whose sorrow is assuaged by the recollection of thenglorious death, and by the thought of a nation's gratitude. To the loss of these heroic sailors we have sadly to add the death of the Empire's greatest soldier, Lord Kitchener. To him was allotted the/ task cf organising the Empire's forces for a conflict surpassing in magnitude the struggles of history; to him has been given the well-deserved credit of donjg this stupendous work so well that other nations, allied and hostile, are amazed. In him the Empire reposed unbounded confidence. This great man is now gone. He met his death, not on the field of battle, but still doing his duty. Lord Kitchener -was not only a great leader and a great soldier, but a great man We all remember his address to his men when setting out for France, an address worthy of a great man, an address wherein ho appealed to Ids army to remember their manhood and their owh personal honour and self-respect, and thus avoid the many dangers incidental to the soldier's life. His" words will be ever memorable as an evidence of the great heart of this great man, and the interest he took in the welfare of the Empire's soldiers." _ln the name ot tho Catholics of Chnstchurch Bishop Bvodio exnrossed sorrow for the loss of Lord Kitchener, a soldier-leader and crcaniser whose life for his country, and whose death in the service of his countrv, had established a claim on the Empire's veneration and gratitude.

DURHAM STREET METHODIST CHURCH.

The Methodist section of the forces attended the service held at the Durham Street Church. There was a very bi'ro-p congregation, ana' the preacher was the Rev P. N. Knight The preacher took as his subject, • Js.itchener, the Man of the Hour," and paid a' glowing tribute to tho memory of the" late Field-Marshal. At the conclusion of the service the organist played the Dead March in " Saul." and the " Last Post " was sounded.

ST PAUL'S CHURCH. The Presbyterian section of the Territorials and Citizens' Defence Corps, headed by the band of the Defence Corns, attended tho memorial service held at St Paul's Church. The hymns sung by the congregation included "Great" King of Nations Hear Our Prayer." and ''Now the Labourer's Task is O'er." The choir sang " Crossing the Dar " (Teunyson), and at the close of the service the organist. Mr Ravnor White, played Chopin's " Funeral March" in memory of Lord Kitchener and the sailors who had lost their lives in the naval engagement off Jutland. Chaplain J. Paterson chose Ins text from Isaiah, vi., 1:—" In tho year

that King Uzziah died I saw also tlic Lord (sitting upon a throne, higu and lifted up, and his train filled mo tempio." Tlic speaker compared Lzziati s passing with ttio tspsr.encc tlia" tlie nation is now passing through. 'Hie king had reigned gloriously lor fifty years, and lie iiad ihc full confidence of his people. in his tragic death tuoy wore staggered and the prophet Kahili had seen God bitting on high on Jbis throne. Lord Kitchener had enjoyui the full confidence of the British people. iiis passing was tragic, and a great calamity; yet he had been Laker., likc King Uzziah, in the height ol hisgiovy. Lord Kitchener had organised the nation to combat German military aggression. His work of organisation had been fully accomplisheci, and iic had been called from the people at the height of ins glory. In the days of the Empire's greatest trial he had organised the national army, and had had it properly equipped and trained ready to lace'tho foe. To-day the organisation of Britain was complete. The Y> nr Chief had accomplished his task and, like King l-zziah, had been called in his full glory. His grave was in the deep, still waters, over whicii the British Fleet had been permitted by the Al-mi'-ditv to hold sawy for so long. The Navy had also stood its great test. Despite criticism, it had waited patiently until the foe had come forth, and had then shattered and driven it back. "Wo pray,''' said the speaker, " for our bravo sailormen, and honour them for their devotion to duty. They have set an example that has not been excelled in our history.'' In conclusion the speaker said that when the people learned to trust in God as they did in Lord Kitchener then would the creat victory be given to them. ST ANDREW'S CHURCH.

Memorial services were conducted at St Andrew's Church morning\ancl evening, large congregations being picsent. , . At the morning service, the choir, under Mr Williamson, sang '•Crossing the Bar." The Notional Anthem was sung at the opening of the service and the " Dead March" played afc tho close. Mr Thompson took as his text 2 Samuel, iii., 38, "And tho king said unto his servants: know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel." The preacher spoke of the greatness of the blow that had fallen with such dramatic suddenness. In it was the hand of God. Mr Thompson sketched the career of Lord Kitchener, instancing him as an example of a man who achieved greatness. The preacher stressed the fact that it was _ Lord Kitchener who saved the situation at the moment of crisis, in insisting on dispatching an Expeditionary Force to the Continent against the opinion of leading parliamentarians. In all likelihood Paris would have fallen. Calais reached, and the war on the Continent early decided in Germany's favour, had' not ' Kitchener stood firm. He thereby checked the Germans, and. above all. heartened the French. In the evening the text was from Joshua, i.. 2. "Moses my servant is dead: now therefore aviso, go this Jordan, thou and all this people." The preacher said that they that day, as Israel, mourned the loss of a great' leader, who had been taken from them. But the work of Moses wa- done as prophet, lawgiver and administrator. New tasks required other hands So from the grave of Moses God called a Joshua, whom He had been prcpnrmc. The workmen perish but God lives on. and to-day in this blow a call came to them to seek God. that He might raise up another leader to carry to success the great cause which they all felt was identical with {he cause of humanity and progress in the world. KNOX CHURCH.

A memorial service was he'd at Knox Church yesterday morning and an intercession service was. held during tho evening. At the memorial service the choir sang Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" at the offertory, and at the close the organist, Mr 11. M. Johnson, played the Dead March in "'Saul.' the congregation standing as a mark of respect to the memory of Lord Kitchener and the naval men who were lost in the North Sea fight. The Rev Dr Erwin in his address chose as his text 2 Samuel, iii., 38: " And the King said uuto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a 'great man fallen this day in Israel:" The speaker said that the news of the loss of Lord Kitchener was the most tragic since the' war began. Ho referred to the military talents of Lord Kitchener and ro his great work in the high office of Minister of A\a.r. Though Ids work had. been accomplished, the loss of so groat a man was irreparable. In the early stages of the war it was recognised tlnjt Kitchener v\as the one. only and indispensable man. for no other could command as ho and none could inspire creator confidence throughout the Empire or create such assurance that nothing would be sacrificed to efficiency am! thoroughness. Dr Erwin spoke ot Lord Kitchener's career and referred to the main incidents in his life's work, dwelling particularly upon what he had accomplished in Egypt. One of his greatest works was the formation ot Kitchener's Army, by which 5,000,000 Britishers stead ready to-day to do duty for their country. He was on his way to the performance of an important mission for his country and her gallant Ally, Russia, and he took all the risks of a soldier in the carrying out of that dntv. Then death came, the " Last Post" was sounded, and he responded to the roll-call. Dr Erwin also paid a tribute to the Navy, and referred to their lovaltv. devotion and self-sacri-fice "God buries His workmen but carries on His work," said tho speaker, "and the grea-t lesson of our loss is to teach us our dependence upon God.' •' While thus depending upon God, said the speaker in conclusion, "we must make every sacrifice and put forth every effort to secure the victory we desire."

LINWOOD CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

\t the Linwood Congregational Church the Kev H. Allen Job took as his text. " Whatsoever thy hand findcth to do, do it with thy might. ' This, said tho preacher, was the keynote of Lord Kitchener's life. To whatever task lie put his hand lie bent tho whole of his gigantic strength, lhe preacher read passages from Carlyle on the death of Count Mirabeau, which served as n striking description of kitchener's life and death. Mirabeau was tlie greatest figure of the French Revolution, and when the twenty-live millions had risen to strike down the tottering monarchy. Mirabeau, the mightiest of his race, stood forth and single-handed held them back. So Lord Kitchener had stood between them and the Kaiser's hosts. But the French monarchy was not. worth saving, so Mirnhcau was called from his task. Tho British Empire was worthy, and tho modern Miraheau was spared,- till his work was done. Lord Kitchener's genius differed from that of many great men. It originated in tint Great reserve of power which he V -•' stored up by ''hard work, patience and tho utilisation of every pecond of time." His genius was his gigantic efficiency. It was characteristic of the man.

LINWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH. At tho Linwood Baptist Church last evening a memorial service for the late Lord Kitchener was held. The. hymns were appropriate for tho occasion, and "Crossing the Bar" was sung by Mr W. Jones. The Roy F. M'Donuld preached on 2 Sam., iii.. 38, ''A great man has this day fallen in. Israel.'

TTie speaker eulogised the personal qualities which made Lord Kitchener such a mighty force in the Empire, and appealed for that righteousness which, alone exalted a nation. At the close of the service the Dead March in " Saul " was .played. LYTTELTON.

Reference was muu« to the death of Lord lMLcueuer at all the cumciies m i>,>in.:itoji yesterday. shortly oeioro 2 p.m. the Coastal D'eiVuco bui oes, under Colonel 0. J. Cooper lomcer counuauuuig), ana Major o. i .*. Hi. \ ealo and Major .l>. iViactA>dald, together with the Senior Cauct;;, under lieutenant J. Anderson, paraaeu at tne railway station. The Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade (Superintendent \\. Carson), Captain A. id. Thorpe (harbourmaster), Citizens' Defence Corps, and members of local bodies, were aiso present. Headed by the Coastal Defence Banc?, a procession marcued to the vicinity of the Drill Hall, where the various, denominations fell out and marched to their churches.

At St Saviour's Church the service was held by Chaplain E. E. Chambers. In the course of his address the speaker said that by the death of Lord Kitchener the nation had received a severe blow. Lord Kitchener was a man who could handle other men and get the last ounce out of them. It might be truly said that God had taken Lord Kitchener, but they had vo thank Him that the bravo soldier was not taken from them before his great work had been accomplished. lie had' met a sailor's death; his duly was carried on until the end. It was now a ease of carrying the issue, to a successful end. Lord Kitchener had given his life for his country, and the noble example he had set' was oue that couid bo lolloped by any true Britisher. Special hymns were sung, and prayers offered, and at the conclusion of the service the .National Anthem was sung. A collection was taken up in aid of the dependents of sailers lost in battle. At St John's Presbyterian Church a combined service was held of members of that denomination and of Methodists. In the course of an address the Rev P. Battey, of St- Albans, said those present that day had come to do honour to the memory of one who was looked upon as a great man, and one of the greatest leaders of the British ,Empire. His influence had made a deep impression on the hearts of the present generation, and he had left nil enduring mark in the. history of the nation. The famous soldier had great knowledge and ability, and his works were carried through with little assistance. His aim was deeds without words. Of Lord Kitchener it could be truly said that he held the happy coinbination oi graciousuess and goodness of character. He had died while carrying out bis duty to God, King and country and his fellow men. Some men prepared for death, but Lord Kitchener had uo need of such preparation, his deeds made him ready for death at any hour. In conclusion the speaker said Lcrd Kitchener was the type of man whom the King and Empire liked to honour, and his great qualities should implant in the breast of the nation a striving to emulate them. At St John's Church the Rev J. J. .Bates said Lord Kitchener in many respects was not unlike Moses. Moses had heard the call of God and so, the speaker believed, had Kitchener. Both were great leaders of men. Both were famous for, their powers of command, which could be read in their eves, and both, lived lonely lives. Then again, Moses had not been allowed to lead bis neople into the promised land, and likewise Lord Kitchener bad not been Permitted to see the fruits cf his labour. Again, like Moses, no man knew where Lord Kitchener's sepulchre was. The neonln of the British Empire were deeply grieved over their loss, which many thought was irreparable, but the preacher believed that a worthy successor would be found to carry on the great Work that Lord Kitchener had so snlemlidly done. At the conclusion of the service the congregation stood whilst the organist played the " Dead March."

SUMNER. Yostcrdav morning the Rev J. do Ts. Galwey conducted ? memorial service in'Al! Saints' Church. Sumner. Special music was arranged, and nt the conclusion of the service tho Dead March in "Saul I' was piaved by the organist, Mr C. L. Wiggins.

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Memorial and intercessory services were hold in all Rangiora churches. The Territorials and Cadets, returned soldiers and members of the .Defence Rifle Club and the Volunteer Firo Brigade mustered at the Drill Hall at 10.30 a.m. and with tho Brass Band leading, marched thrmuih the town. When passing the different places of worship those connected with them fell out of the procession and attended tho services. In all the churches there were large congregations. The evening services were also largely attended. Special sermons were preached and appropriate hymns and anthems and the " Dead March were included.

/ ASH BURTON. The 35th and 36th Companies of the Senior Cadets, together with members of the general training sections, relumed soldiers and others paraded under Lieutenant Grut on the Ashburto.n Domain Oval yesterday morning for the purpose of attending memorial services in honour of- the late FieldMarshal Earl Kitchener in the churches of St Stephen's, St Andrew s and the Church of the Holy Name. Tho parade was divided into throe separate units for this purpose. There was a very large congregation at St Stephen's Anglican Church, where an impressive service was conducted by the Rev Nelson \\ right. The service commenced with the singing of the National Anthem. Special psalms and hymns were sung. The vicar, during the course of an eloquent sermon from the words " Let not your hearts be troubled/' paid a high tri'bute to Earl Kitchener as a man and as one of the greatest and truest soldjers who ever lived and died for his country. Tho service closed with the playing of the "Dead March" and the sounding of the "Last Post." There was an overflowing congregation at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, where the memorial service was conducted by Chaplain G. Miller, who based his sermon on tho- words, " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." The speaker referred in impressive terms to the life and work cf the late Field-Marshal. Special hymns were sung and the choir sang the anthem " Crossing the Ear."' The service at the Church of the Holy Name was conducted by the Very Rev J. J. O'Donnell and there was a large congregation. A special memorial service was also held in the Baring Square Methodist Church, at which there was a big congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev G. Frost, who briefly reviewed tho life or the late Earl Kitchener and the noble example he had set as a man and as a soldier. The musical portion of the service, was of an appropriate nature and concluded with the singing of tlie anthem " Crossing the Bar."

LOCAL TStISUTES. The Conyers Masonic Lodge has passed the following resolution: — " That the members of this lodge place

on record their sense of the great loss the Empire and the Craft has sustained by the death of Lord Kitchener. Great soldier and statesman as he was, ho was also n leader in Freemasonry and the Cralt in Egypt and in India owes much to the interest ho took in its concerns. His deatu will bo deplored wherever Freemasonry exists. liie members further record their appreciation -of the manner in which our sailors have maintained the high traditions of the British Navy in the great light off Jutland, and extend their sincere sympathy to the relatives of those who so nobly sacriliccd their lives for their King and Empire." At the special meeting of delegates to the Canterbury Rugby Union on Saturday night the chairman (Mr F. T. Evans), before taking the business of tho meeting, referred to the loss the Empire had sustained by the death cf Lord Kitchener and those associated with him. He paid a high tribute to the dead leader's invaluable services to the Empire and to those who had laid down their lives ,in the naval battle, and asked those present to stand silent for a few moments as a mark of respect to their memories.

On Saturday the Highland pooplo in Christchurch paid a pretty tribute to the late Lord Kitchener, many men and women wearing the Highland emblem of mourning—an' ivy sprig or leaf—on the left shoulder. At a meeting of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Laud Values League on Friday the following motion was passed and carried in silence:—" That this meeting desires to place upon record its deep sorrow at the loss sustained by the Empire in tho death of Lord Kitchener and trusts that the disaster will but servo to strengthen the determination of tho Allies to carry on the war until victory crowns the cause of liberty and humanity."

MAORI TRIBES SORROW. Tho following telegram lias been forwarded to his Excellency the Governor by the North Auckland " Lord Livc-rwDol, Wellington,—We, the Ngntiwhatua, Ngapuhi, Rarawa and \upoiu-i tribes, respectfully request you to kindly convey to King George V. cur profound sorrow at the death ot Lord Kitchener. The shelter of the tribes is gone., The sheltering rata has fallen Father, farewell to your Father in Heaven. There are many tribes behind thy back to carry on the fight and avenge thee."

SERVICES IN DOMINION.

[Per Peers Association.]

AUCKLAND, June 10

Largely-attended memorial services to the late Earl Kitchener were held in the Auckland churches to-day. WELLINGTON. June 11.

An impressive service was held at Treniham camp this morning in memory of Lord Kitchener. The Governor and Lady Liverpool were present, with Generals" Robin and Henderson and staffs the Hon Colonel Myers, and the Mayor and Mrs Luke, with a sprinkling of the general public. The troops formed three sides of a square, the official visitors and the public making up the fourth. Chaplain-Colonel Tracey conducted the service, Bishop Sprott preaching the sermon. Tho Trentham camp band accompanied . the hymns, which included " Now the Labourer's Task is O'er." The service concluded with Chopin's Funeral March, followed "bv the National Anthem. Bandmaster Fox sounding tho " Last Post." A special service was held to-night at St Paul's, the Governor and Cabinet Ministers attondiug, also returned soldiers. GISBORNE, June 11. A Kitchener memorial service was bold at the Garrison Hall this afternoon, about 2000 people being present. The service jAvas most impressive, im«ed bauds nlnycd the Dead March' in "Saul," and binders sounding the "Last Po.vt." 'Die Rev J. Ai+lwi preached an eloquent eulogy.of the dead soldier. ' DUNEDIN, June 11. ' Memorial services were held at most of the churches to-day. Over twelve hundred troops, inclucb'ng eighty-*!* returned soldiers, paraded and went to various churches. Similar services were held at various towns in the district.

OffiOther cers. ranks Anzacs . . • • 1 60 1st Mounted Rifles (C.Y.C.) 4 30 10 Battery . . . 4 47 "No. 1 Company N.Z.E. . 3 100 1st Infantry (Canterbury) . 13 •2-20 A.S.C. . • • • 1 25 No. 6 Mounted Field Amb. 1 20 'No. 3 Ambulance . • 3 40 Senior Cadets . . • -' 1250 Veterans / • ■ • • 1 20 C.D.C 15 250 TJifle Clubs .... 1 20 So. 2 Div. Signal Company 1 25