for the relief of Mafeking was held at the British Church on the afternoon of the 24th instant, at which all the British residen were present, excepting a very few who were Kept away through indisposition. H. B. DI. Consul at attended in full uniform. Th Rev. Li. Lloyd officiated. The "Te Deum' hymn "Now fron 4 we all our God" was was beautifully sung by a full choir, The
also sung, and the service, which included a few prayers for the Queen and Royal family, finished with the National Anthem, in which the whole congregation joined heartily.
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