All sections of Palestine Jewry united in a message to Lady Melchett today expressing profound sympathy with her sorrow over the death of Lord Melchett. A memorial service was held this afternoon, at which Col. Kisch presided. Among the speakers were Rabbi Meir, Pinchas Rutenberg, Moses Novomejsky, and Mrs. Ben Yehuda. The British government was represented at the meeting.
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