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Sirdar, was deeply affected, whilst Count von Tiedmann, the German Attaché, who appeared in his magnificent white Cuirassier uniform on the occasion, was even more keenly impressed, a soldier’s tears coursing down his cheeks. But there! Other eyes were wet, and cheeks too, as well as his, and bronzed veterans were not ashamed of it either. Sadness and bitter memories! So the Gordon leyend, if you will, shall live as long as the English name endures. A brief pause, and in gentle voice and manner the Rev. John M. Sims, Presbyterian Chaplain — Gordon's faith—broke the silence. In his brief prayer he said: ‘Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.” Then he observed, ‘‘ Let us hear God’s word as written for our instruction,” reading from Psalm xv. the following verses: ‘“ Lord, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle ? Who shall dwell in Thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.” ‘And to God’s great name shall be all the praise and glory, world without end. Amen.” When Mr Sims had concluded, the Rev. A. W. B. Watson, Church of England Chaplain, recited the Lord's