Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 15 November 1929

Armistice Service

The Armistice service was held at the Parish Church on Sunday morning.

Prior to the service a procession was formed at the Weir Bridge, consisting of ex-servicemen and friendly Society members and paraded to the church.

The service was conducted by the Vicar (the Rev F. W. Shepherd), and was most impressive. After the service in church, the processional hymn, “O God our help,” was sung during the parade from the church to the war memorial in the cemetery.

Whilst the hymn. “Rock of ages” was being sung, relatives of the fallen placed wreaths on the monument.

The service and prayer was conducted by the Vicar And the “Last Post” was sounded.

The collection taken at the service will be handed over to Earl Haig’s Poppy Fund.