Following upon the death of Lord Kitchener came another disaster.

The Germans in the beginning of June launched a fierce attack upon the 3rd Division, causing many casualties and capturing many prisoners.

General Mercer was killed, and a brigadier was wounded and taken prisoner.

To make matters worse, we heard of the battle of Jutland, the first report of which was certainly disconcerting.

We gathered from it that our navy had suffered a great reverse.