A COLONIAL MEMORIAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5598, 26 May 1905, Page 5

A COLONIAL MEMORIAL.

UNVEILING CEREMONY AT ST. PAUL’S. AN IMPRESSIVE SERVICE. (Received May 25, 9.54 p.m,) LONDON, May 25. The principal feature of Wednesday’s Empire Day celebrations in London was the unveiling of a colonial memorial at St. Paul’s Cathedral by thePrince of Wales, in honour of the colonial troopers who fell in the Boer War. Tho memorial, which is in bronze, and was designed by the Duchess of Argyle, represents an angel with outstretched wings' bending over a figure on a cross. An impressive service was held, and attended by a. large congregation. Among those present were the Princess of Teck. Mr BalUu Mr Lyttelton, Mr Arnold-Forster, Lord Roberts, Sir Bedvers Duller, I Lord' Methuen, Sir Edward Hutton, General BadenPowell. Lord and Lady Carrington, Lord and Lady Ranfurly, Sir George Svdonhanv Clarke, and the AgeatsGeneral. Tho Prince of Wales wore the uniform of tho King’s Colonials, who provided a guard of honour. Canon Scott Holland delivered an address, in which he emphasised the thrill the nation felt when it discovered that the colonists were ready to assist tho Motherland, showing that tho bond of blood did not need artificial ties to enforce its claim. Dean Gregory rear} dedicatory prayCelebrations also took place in hundreds of villages, which were decorated with flags and banners. Thousands attended the oburcbes and public buildings, where speeches were delivered. King Edward inspected, the army corps and unveiled a memorial to the Medical Corps at Aldershot.

CELEBRATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. (Received May 26, 1.3 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 25. Lady Northcote, wife of the Gover-nor-General, planted an "Empire tree” in Hyde Park. There was a patriotic demonstration at the Royal Exchange, concluding with a musical programme. The Empire Day demonstration included a. combined schools’ gathering, attended by three thousand children. Mr Reid, the Federal Premier, delivered a glowing Empire Day oration to eight hundred children, concluding with a eulogy tr the King. 1 ’ ■MELBOURNE. May 25. The Federal Government received a cable conveying "Empire greetings” from Lord Meath, who lias been actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. The Government replied that the Commonwealth cordially reciprocated the greetings.