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62 gether because of discipline at the entire risk of their lives. You must have seen some soldiers (officers included) wearing a Victoria Cross. It is the highest distinction to be won only by gallantry. We all know well of the great soldiers, Earl Roberts and Lord Kitchener of the present day. They were ordinary soldiers at first and now they have been raised to their present distinguished positions for their valour and distinguished services in war.

I was fortunately present at the Guildhall in 1902 at the presentation of addresses to Earl Roberts and Lord Kitchener by the Corporation of London on their return after the great Campaign in South Africa. It was a great and very enthusiastic function.

When Lord Kitchener arrived in London from South Africa, he was met by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and