MEMORIAL SERVICES

Evening Star, Issue 18925, 27 April 1925, Page 9

MEMORIAL SERVICES

KNOX CHURCH. The first of two united services under the auspices of the (Council of Christian Congregations was held in Knox Church, which was filled. The mayor and several councillors, and the commodore of H.M.S. Dunedin were officially present. The devotional service was® conducted by the Revs. Tulloch Yuillo, and C. Dallaston. The musical part of the service was under the direction of Mr Paget Gale, who played Barratt’s ‘ Coronach,’ ‘ The Flowers of the Forest,’ and ‘ Mareto Cortege,’ as organ voluntaries. Miss Daisy Walton sang Handel’s “ I Know That My Redeemer Livcth, 1 and an augmented choir rendered Woodward’s 1 Crossing the Bar,’ and the ‘ Hallelujah Chorus.’ While the largo audience stood in silence, Sergeant-major Napier sounded the ‘ Last Post ’ and ‘ Reveille. 1

The Rev. Eric Evans, C.F., delivered a memorial address. Ho said Anzac stood for tho most magnificent heroism. It was scaled and consecrated by the very flower of our manhood. Chosen by General Birdwood as a brief form for “ The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps,” it had been found also to represent a Turkish term which meant “ Truly just.” Our men had fallen,, for the cause of justice and righteousness. Rev. Percy Lloyd reported that ho had hear an Arab say during the war: ‘“lf the Turks are beaten there will be an end of all courage in the world,” “If the Germans are beaten there will bo an end of all science,” but “ If the English are beaten there will be an end of all justice,” when an old Mullah added: :“ In that case, my brothers, God will not allow tho British to bo beaten.” Wo had wielded an unconquerable weapon in the groat conflict. Our cause from the first was just. Tho righteousness for which our men died was the thing for which we all ought to supremely live. Tho message of Anzac to tho dominion was, “ Put righteousness first.” That was tho message of all history. Apart from that no army or navy could save ns. The greatness of a country depended not on the extent of its territory or its resources, but upon the character of its people. A similar message came to the individual. Our liberties were sacrificial. What were we doing with our blood-bough blessings ? If no man had greater love than to lay down his life for his'friends no man had greater shame than to lightly esteem the tilings for which his friends had died. Wo must translate the spirit of Anzac into the everyday service of our lives. FIRST CHURCH. In the evening the First Church was crowded. Prior to the service the First Otago Battalion Band played the music of Bennett’s ‘ln Memoriam.’ Among those present were Major Bell, O.C. Otago district, and staff, officers from H.M.S. executive of tho R.S.A.

Dunedin, officials and members of The preliminary devotional service was conducted by tho Revs. Dr Herrington and W. Saunders.

The preacher as the Rev. E. J. Tipler, who took for his text the words of Ecelesiasticus xliv., 17: “ Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name livoth for evermore.’’ Ten years had passed, he said, since that fateful morning dawned, when our men landed in face of a bombardment through which it seemed impossible that anything could live. The nighly-efficient enemy who awaited them exacted the fullest toll for every yard of ground conceded. The cost was awful. The beaches showed long linos of suffering soldiers. Dressing stations and even hospital stations themselves were under fire, and the wounded bad to endure all the tortures of boat, thirst, and flies. Victory always demanded its prire. There was a deep significance in the fact that the ancient Jewish sacrifice was always a lamb without spot or blemish. The great and good were, ever in the van of the nation's progress, and upon them always was the first call made for the nation's security and victory. The men who went forth from our own shores were the prido of our manhood, the glory of our time. So pride was mingled with the pain and tears. No one could read the story of their gallant achievements without pride, for on many battlefields they proved their worth. Men they were who never turned their backs, but marched breast forward. These, men who bore the burden and heat of the day, who endured the unspeakable misery of the trenches, and, of gunfire, were our own men, bona of our bone, and flesh of our flesh. That carried an inspiration for us that we need not reveal in the luxury of sentiment over them, shod a few tears, and then turn to go on living just ns we had been doing. We must take up the battle they had laid down. AVhile our men did not strike heroic attitudes and declare that it was for high ideals that they gave themselves, .still in their secret hearts they believed in the eternal cause of truth and righteousness. They had passed on their ideals together with their traditions of honor and heroism to us who came after. Yet it was too true, that the high experience that came from great deeds and great experiences was gradually but surely obliterated. Memory faded until it became a retreating memory, and we needed such services as these in such a place and on such a day to bring it back again to our minds, even ns the Lord Jesus Christ on the same night in which he was betrayed said: “Do this in remembrance of Me.’’ Therefore let us honor our dead with pride in their gallant achievements, and lot us go forth on our way not in sadness but in thankfulness that they were given to us and to their country to achieve a great work and leave behind a great inspiration. Dr Galway presided at the organ, and the choir rendered the anthem ‘ Light in Darkness.' Mr Ernest Drake gave the solo, ‘ Be Thou Faithful Unto Death.’ The service concluded with the National Anthem, the Benediction, the sounding of the ‘ Last Post,’ the playing of ‘ The Flowers of the Forest,’ and finally with a rendering of the ‘ Hallelujah Chorus ’ by a specially augmented choir. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL Special services were conducted at St. Paul’s Cathedral. At 8 a.m. a service of holy communion was held, the Rev. V. G. Bryan King being the celebrant. At 10.30 a.m. a memorial service was conducted by Canon E. R. Novill. In the evening the customary citizens’ service was conducted by the Revs. S. F. N. Waymouth and V. G. B. King. There was a large congregation, and many people stood in the aisles and even on the. steps of the crypt. The Rev. W. H. Roberts, ex-chaplain N.Z.E.F., preached an appropriate sermon from tlie text Proverbs, chapter xxix., verso 18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Before commencing his address, the preacher said that they wore commemorating the tenth anniversary of the landing of the Auzacs at Gallipoli, when the New Zealanders and Australians received tlicir red baptism of blood in the Great World War. He expressed his appreciation of the presence of the mayor (Mr H. L. Tapley), the city councillors, and Commodore Alisler Beal, Commander the Hon. Guy Stopford, and officers of H.M.S. Dunedin, who

represented the senior service—the great silent Navy—which had played such a tremendous part in the war. Ho was also pleased to see the officers and men of the Territorial units and representatives of the returned nurses, who had done so much for the soldiers; Right well and nobly had they,acquitted themselves. In the words of the Bible, “ Their name liveth for evermore.” As Sir Philip Gibbs had written in one of his books: “ In Prance they [the New Zealanders] continued the sacrifice and heroism of Gallipoli.” Continuing, the preacher said that m the Revised Version his text was worded, ‘‘ Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, and when a nation cast off the restrain of religion and duty its power waned till it was no longer a nation. Canon Nevill read the special lesson, and Dean Pitchctt pronounced the benediction. The National Anthem was sung, and Sergeant-major Napier and Marine Bassett and Drummer Hurling (of H.M.S. Dunedin) sounded the ‘ Xaist Post’ and ‘Reveille.” During the offertory the Third Artillery Band played ‘Judge Mo, 0 God’ (Mendelssohn), and the band also accompanied the'singing of the hymns. The band rendered ‘ The Doge’s March ’ as a recessional. The organist (Mr E. Hcywood) and Ihc choir also contributed greatly to the impressive nature of the service. A collection was taken up towards the funds of the St, Paul’s memorial window to the men of Otago who foil in the Great War, ST. JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Cathedral for the souls of all those who died in service in the Groat War. Bishop Whyte was the celebrant, assisted by six priests of the diocese. The large congregation present included many returned soldiers. The impressive music of the mass was rendered by the Cathedral Choir. The ‘ Dead March ' in ‘ Saul ’ was played by the cathedral organist at the conclusion. METHODIST CENTRAL MISSION. Crowded also was the Octagon Hall service by the Methodist Central Mission. The Rev. W. Walker conducted the service, assisted by Lieutenant P. R- Chapman, who gave an address on ‘ Camp and Battlefield Reminiscences.’ About seventy views of Gallipoli and the European front were shown by the Rev. W. Bramweil Scott of Cargill Road Church). Mr Satterthwaite rendered a solo, and Mr C. A. Martin presided at the organ. All the hymns were appropriate, and the service concluded with the National Anthem. A largo congregation again filled the hall on Sunday evening. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. Walker, who was for three years chaplain to the Now Zealand Forces. Major P. H. Bell, D. 5.0., who is in command of the Otago military district, was present. The preacher took for his subject ‘ Remembrance,’ basing his remarks upon 2 Peter iii., 1: ‘‘l stir up your pure mind by way of remembrance.” The first call (ho said) was to remember the fallen: to remember our unpayable debt to them, to remember their indomitable spirit, their gallantry, _ their faithfulness, their suffering, and their sacrifice. A powerful appeal was made to carry on their unfinished work. This could be best done by striving to make the League of Nations the effective organisation that it was capable of becoming. In it lay the supreme hope of the world’s peace. Solos were rendered by Mrs Astley Black, ‘ I Know That My Redeemer Liveth’; Mr W. Gemmcll, ‘Thou Art Passing Hence, My Brother ’ • and Mr A. J. Lungley, ‘ Crossing the Bar.’ Miss Irene Aslin recited ‘ In Flanders Field,’ Mr C. A. Martin played as an organ solo, ‘ The Better Land.’ At the close of the service Sergeant-major J. L. Napier sounded 1 The Last Post ’ and ‘ Reveille,’ supported by the drummers of the H.M.S. Dunedin. It was stated that the Central Mission honors roll in the Slade Hall contains the names of 212 men who joined the forces. Of these thirty-one paid the supremo sacrifice. The congregation remained standing whilst their names wore read. WESLEY CHURCH, CARGILL ROAD. Last night the Rev. W. B. Scott, C.F., spoke in the above church on ‘ The Lessons of Anzac,’ taking as his text ‘ Then Beware Lest Thou Forget.’ There was a large congregation, and Air Scott was listened to most attentively. Before giving a brief outline of the causes that led to the war, the preacher reminded hi.s hearers that so rapidly had time passed that the schoolboys of 1914 were the young men of tn-day, and hoys now in their early teens knew scarcely anything of the war period. It was only right that on Anzac Day the stirring deeds of the war should be brought to mind. As long as English fields are green, And poppies in the corn me seen; As long as we have time to glance Upon the golden crocus lance And on the snowdrop’s drooping head— Can we forget, the countless dead

Who died for us in France? If we tlirl forget, then the penalty that befell Israel would be ours. Mr Scott wont on to stress that the issue rested with the young men and women of tnday. They wore called upon to assume responsibilities that the 17,000 New Zealand dead would have undertaken, and so were being asked to take more than a full share. Were they going to live, tip to that responsibility? New Zealand today needed Lowell’s men just as assuredly ns America did iu another generation. He wrote :

God give ns men. A time like this demands Great hearts, strong minds, true faith, and willing hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill, Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy, Men who possess opinion and a will, Men who have honor, men who will not lie. We would not get, anywhere without such men. What New Zealand needed was the man of faith—faith in himself, faith in his country, and, above all, faith in his God. These were days qf unsettled ideas, and only faith in God could clarify and settle those ideas. If the young men and women of to-day could not be bothered with such things, if they followed the lino of least resistance, then in the days to come they would pay the penalty. New Zealand needed willing hands. We must do our own work as well as the work of the .17,000 under (ho sod. Mr Scott's final point was that tho soldier died for us. His work was done for others, and no one could do it but a soldier. “It is a groat thing to be able to save those yon love, by dying for them; it is a very great thing to have been died for.” Tho men of Anzac did that for ns. What were we going to do? Whatever was do no must bo done in tho shadow of the Cross of the greatest sacrifice of all. Miss U. .Stubbs sang ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee.’ The choir’s anthem was ‘Lead, Kindly Light,' and the service closed with Kipling’s recessional hymn. THE SALVATION ARMY. The Anzac service at tho. Salvation Army was - attended by an audience which filled the hall, and followed with deep reverence the order of service, which was conducted by Major Burton. Upturned soldiers took a prominent part in tho religious exercises. By permission of the Commodore, Salvationist bluejackets from H.M.S. Dunedin took part, and, with a Salvationist returned soldier, Sergeant Eaper, stood on guard at the Cenotaph, which was a faithful replica in miniature of Sir Edwin Luyten’s great monument in London. This was placed against a background of black velvet., and flanked on either side by Australian and Now Zealand flags, and the base was draped by a Union Jack. On this the loving hands of relatives laid their wreathe of remembrance, while the band played the ‘Garland of Flowers.’ The ‘Last Post’ was then .sounded by Bandsman Judd. The address by ..Major Burton was appropriate to the occasion, and calculated to preserve the spirit of and impress on the listener the true significance of Anzac Day*

HANOVER STREET BAPTISTS. A special Anzac service was held in the Hanover Street Baptist Church last night. The choir, under the baton of Mr Browse, rendered Handel’s ‘ Since by Mian Came Death.’ Air J. Paterson sang with feeling and effect ‘ Crossing the Bar,’ and the organist, Mr Upton Harvey, played ‘ Flowers of the Forest.’ Rev. R. H. Knowles Kempton referred to the superb heroism of the flower of our manhood which fell on Gallipoli. The Pvsalmist said ; “ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints, and the word ‘ precious ” was otherwise translated “costly,” “honorable,” “dear,” “glorious,” and all adjectives might be applied to the valiant men who fought for our liberties. The permanent message of Anzac was the worth of a man to the Empire. The qualities of finch a man were sincerity, courage and magnanimity—and these high excellences our men had magnificently displayed. What, kind of religion developed this fine type of character? A religion which was “ not a creed, but an experience; not a restraint, but an inspiration; not an insurance for the next world, but a programme for this world." To such a noble life Anzac called up “ Quit you like men, bo strong.” The address closed with a poem on the march of the Anzac men as quoted by T. E. Ruth in his book ‘ Playing the Game.’ SAILORS' REST SERVICE. After the usual social intercourse and supper about forty men from the Suffolk and the Canadian Conqueror stayed to a short but very impressive Anzac service in the Dunedin Sailors’ Rest. The missioner (Mr Buchan) spoke from the text • “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down bis life for his > friends.” After speaking of the sacrifice of the boys on Gallipoli, he spoke of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ, who went to Calvary to redeem us- and set us free from the power of sin. “ We owed,” he said, “ so great a debt of gratitude to those who gave of their life’s blood our freedom, but have we ever said ‘ Thank you’ for what the Lord Jesus did for us on the Cross of Calvary?” Mrs Inglis made reference to the debt wo owed to those who went down to the sea in ships, especially during the war »ml in the danger zone. The singing of a hymn brought the meeting to a close. PENINSULA MEMORIAL. Yesterday afternoon a service was held at the Peninsula Soldiers’ Memorial, when a very largo gathering of Peninsula, people joined in the commemoration of the men who gave up comfort, and even life, for their fellows. The service was led by tUe Artillery Band, and the Revs. 11. 0. Fenton, W". W. M‘Arthur, and G. 11. Jupp officiated. Mr Jupp delivered the address, applying to the men who died Paul’s word about Christ ; “ Who died that we might live.” After pointing out the ends readied by the sacrifice made by our soldiers, he expressed a fear that our services on Anzac Day might drift into practical sentimentalism. “To do all that our dead and maimed men have a right to demand we must sos to it that war is made impossible,” he said. War was the devil’s triumph over civilisation. H challenged the Christian Church, and all men of goodwill must take up the challenge. Just as commerce had killed famine, and science had put an end to pestilence, so the religion of Jesus Christ, which created the new heart, would kill war, the third great scourge of mankind. Th speaker concluded by calling on all those present to consecrate themselves to the duly of making wyir ah impossibility. After thn service Bandsman Whitburn, sounded the ‘ Last Post.’ AT THE HOSPITAL. A service was held in Batchelor Ward of the Dunedin Hospital. There was a good attendance of nurses and patients, etc., including Dr Falconer (principal medical officer), Miss Tcmlient (matron), and such members of the stalls as could be spared from duty. The service was arranged by Mr Gumming, the hospital chaplain and agent for the Patients ami Prisoners’ Aid Society. The Rev. VV. Walker, a returned padre, conducted a fine service. His fccripture lesson was portion of Isaiah, chapter xl., opening with “ Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people.” After referring to what Anzac Gay means, ho spoke on four points of character shown l>y the men--duty, selfsacrifice, comradeship, cheer. Having been throe years at the front, the padre illustrated his points from personal observation and experience. A duplicated quartet from Mr Logie’s Hospital Choir, in addition to leading the hymns, sang. Kipling's ‘ Recessional,’ and the male quartet 1 When the Waves of borrow Roll.’ At the conclusion, on behalf of his committee, Mr Gumming thanked the Rev. W. Walker and the choir, NORTH-EAST HARBOR, A memorial service, arranged iby the North-east Harbor Ratepayers and Householders’ Association, was held in the Macandrew Bay Hall on Saturday. Mr H. P. Desmoulins presided over a Urge gathering, including a fair number of returned men now resident in the district. The Rev, Dr Waddell and tho Revs. w. W. M‘Arthur and E. S. Harkness conducted the devotional part of the service, Messrs M'Arthur a-nd Darkness also delivering short appropriate addresses. Suitable music was supplied by the Macandmv Bay Glee Club, its rendering of ‘ The Long Day Closes ’ being particularly pleasing and effective. Before dispersing the largo gathering assembled outside the hall while Mr 'Hutton sounded the ‘ Last Post.’ MOSGIEL FUNCTIONS. At Mosgiel the citizens proved their sincerity and honor for the fallen soldiers by keeping Anzac Day quite sacred. At 2 p.m. the Pipe Baud was heard as it headed a procession, which was formed at tno Oddfellows’ Hall. All the local bodies and representatives from every church took part, a halt being made at the soldiers’ memorial, whore a large crowd was already assembled. Close to the steps stood members of the Loyal Mosgiel Lodge (M.U.T.0.0.F.), Good Intent Lodge of Druids. Court Marion (Ancient Order of Foresters), Mosgiel Fire Brigade, and tho Hibernian Society. The assembly was addressed at some length by tho mayor (Mr J. P. Walls), who, perhaps because of the solemnity of the occasion—which time has not dimmed or lessened—excelled himself in his choice of words, which were re-echoed in the hearts of those listening. Mr Charles Findlay, chairman of tho Taieri County Council, gave a short address, but eloquent in sincerity. At the conclusion of the speeches many handsome flora] tributes were deposited at tho foot of tho memorial. The various lodges and the County Council and Borough Council all paid trulbuto, the latter body choosing a. few very appropriate lines from Tennyson to accompany its wreath ; Wc have a voice with which to pay the debt Of boundless love, and reverence, and regret To those great men who fought and kept it ours; And keep it ours, oh, God ! from brute control. The ceremony came to a close with a funeral dirge played by the pipers, when all assembled turned their steps towards the Coronation Hall. A solemn, impressive service was conducted there, in which a’l the churches took part. This year the vicar of fit. Luke’s, the Rev, W. Vv. Ewart, was chosen to address the people. He pleaded with all who were paying homage to thorn who had piloted us safely through the leaden years to let those heroes still act as pilots to a laud which knows not even rumors of war. By Ins side were the Rev. Mr M‘Cosh, Rev. J. Grind&ley, Rev, W. Robertson, and Cap-

tain Parkinson, of the -Salvation Army. Many beautiful selections wore rendered by a splendid string orchestra, under tho able leadership of Mr J. Haig. Tho whole proceedings were arranged by Mr John Logan, and the success of tho service was a tribute to his organising ability. At the Catholic Church a solemn requiem mass was offered early in the day, the celebrant being the rector of Holy Cross College, Rev. Father Morkano. The music of the mass was sung by the students’ choir of Holy Cross College.

PORT CHALMERS. Anzac Day was accorded .Sunday observance at Port Chalmers, and church memorial services were held. A combined service in tho Presbyterian Church was attended by the mayor and councillors, and returned soldiers were also present. Tho Rev. W. M. Grant, president of the Ministers’ Association, presided, and he preached an impressive sermon dealing with the undesirableness of war, tho splendid self-sacrifice of its victims, and the need for courage and devotion in tho unfoldtnent of the spiritual life. He said the service that day was one of commemoration. The thought of the Great War and all it meant had now become to many a hateful thing, and they- would gladly banish it from their memory. They longed for the fulfilment of the prophet’s vision as it was so graphically described in Isaiah, chapter ii., verses 2 to 4, concluding with tho words; “ Nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more.” Wo realised to-day more keenly, perhaps, than tho world had ever done before what an evil thing war was. Wo had stripped it of its panoply; we had torn off its tinsel glory; we had snatched aside its mask; and behind all these things wo had beheld a grisly skeleton, grinning a horrible grin over all the wrecks of empire and the ruin of life it had created. With tho memory of the Peninslar War Coleridge wrote: “War is a ruffian all with guilt defiled.” It was well that while the memory of the late war was still so fresh with us that a great hatred of war should be burned into every human soul;' A solemn resolve should bo taken to use every endeavor to end war. While such feelings were aroused against that which had wrought the evil work we had seen and felt so bitterly, our thoughts should go out with very loving and tender memory to those who gave their lives for the Empire in the day of its great need. We thanked God for the bravery and devotion, and our hearts kindle at the memory of their deeds on many a well-fought field. Called, chosen, faithful, they laid down their lives for us —our glorious dead. Wo were thankful, too, with a deep joy to those who gave themselves with a like bravery, fought their way through, and returned to share with us the joy of victory. Continuing the preacher said that the world’s only nope was a spiritual revival. Nothing else could save it, and nothing else could bring it peace. The Rev. Air Falconer, Mr G. F. Booth, the Rev. C. B. Jordan, and the captain of the Salvation Army also took part in the combined service. MUSSELBURGH SCHOOL. At Musselburgh School from 9 a.m. gifts of flowers were brought by scholars and parents and relatives of lads whose names are enrolled on the school honor board. During the morning Miss Andrew placed a wreath over the memorial tablet in the presence of some scholars, members of the staff, Cr A. D. Edgar, Mr J. B. Grant (head master), and Mr D. G. Cameron (chairman), who addressed a few words td'tliose assembled paying a tribute to the memory of the lads from tho school who had laid down their lives in tho great cause. A memorial wreath was placed on the tablet from the recently-established Past Pupils’ Association, and’throughout the day many gifts of flowers were reverently brought m memory of the fallen. During the afternoon all the wreaths and flowers were taken by scholars of the school, and placed on tho ex-soldicrs’ graves in the Anderson Bay Cemetery. SAWYERS BAY. An impressive and inspiring commemorative service was held in the Sawyers Bay Hall on Saturday evening. There was a very largo gathering, and Mr ELaley presided. The service was conducted right through with the lantern, slides being used in connection with each item of the programme. Suitable hymns were sung b‘y the audience, and the Scripture passages were read by Messrs H. Hudson and A. Chisholm. A pretty trio, ‘The Soldiers’ Farewell,’ was rendered by Messrs Kettle, Booth, and Latta, and Mr L. Booth sang ‘The Recessional.’ Mr Pithio read the roll of honor, Miss C. Abum gave as a recitation ' The Gallipoli Graves,’ Mrs A. Sykes rendered very impressively the solo ‘Abide With Me.'and Miss Finlay acted as accompanist at the piano. The story of the Anzacs at Gallipoli was told by Mr T. A. Finlay, head master of tho school. It was illustrated by a large and interesting set of pictures, quite a number of which had been specially made for the occasion. These latter included subjects of local interest and the Gallipoli graves and monuments. The service commenced with ‘God Save the King’ and concluded with the New Zealand Anthem. THE SYNAGOGUE. The Synagogue in Moray place was well attended, on Anzac Day. In addition to tho prayers arranged for that day by the Chief Rabbi, Dr J. H. Hertz, the solemn memorial service was recited for all those who laid down their lives in the Great War, with special reference to the loss of tho four young men out of this small congregation who made the great sacrifice. m OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. April 26. The chief Anzac Day commemoration in Auckland was the service in the Town Hall, when addresses were given by Archbishop Averill and Dr Laws (Methodist). The Governor-General was present. There was a large parade of ex-soldiers, and the cenotaph outside tho Town Hall was heaped,;, with wreaths. The memorial chapel of King’s College was dedicated by Archbishop Averill yesterday, and was consecrated to-day. WELLINGTON. April, 26. Largo gatherings attended the Anzac Da.y commemoration services. Special services took place' at different schools and colleges, and a great children’s memorial service was conducted by Canon Feilden Taylor at tho cenotaph outside Parliament grounds. Arrangements for this service were admirably carried out by the Women’s National Reserve and tho Girls' Club, with the co-operation of the Wellington R.S.A., tho Education Board, and tho Head Masters’ Association. There was a very large attendance of children and the general public on the ground around tho cenotaph. Crowded windows, balconies, and in some oases roofs of buildings overlooking the spot- were occupied by interested spectators. Big audiences attended the afternoon services in the Town Hall and the Grand Opera-house. A memorial address at tho cenotaph was delivered by Adjutant Hayes, of the Salvation Army. Canon Feilden Taylor took tho service in the Town Hall, and the service at the Opera-house was taken by the Rev. A. E. K. Fry. Sir James Parr and tho Hon. R. F. Bollard represented the Government at tho cenotaph service. On behalf of tho Ministry they laid a handsome wreath n-l the foot of the cenotaph base, which was surrounded by many beautiful floral tributes. Kir Francis Bell, Acting Prime Minister, represented the Government at tho Opera-house service, and Sir R. Heaton Rhodes at the Town Hall.

CHRISTCHURCH. Anzac Day was observed with fitting solemnity. A special commemoration service was held in the Anglican Cathedral on Saturday morning, when the handsome war memorial tablet and altar which have been set up in the south-western portion of the building were dedicated. The cathedral was crowded. The sermon was preached by the Rev. E. C. Cross (head master of Christ’s College). Dean Carrington, who led the great congregation in prayer, asked the people to pray for the Prime Minister in his illness. In the afternoon a parade of returned soldiers and Territorials through the streets to the King Edward Barracks made an imposing spectacle. About 2,000 returned soldiers were in the procession. The citizens’ united memorial service in the barracks was attended by about 8,000 people. The Mayor (Mr Flesher), who presided, said in opening the proceedings: “ It would be fitting on our part to express our sympathy with the Prime Minister in his illness and our hope by God's grace he may be restored to health and strength. If you agree that such a communication should be sent to his private secretary I shall ask you all to stand up." The vast concourse stood in silence for a few seconds.

The principal speech in the barracks was made by Mr Justice Alpers. In the course of his remarks he said; “What should be our mood to-day. Not surely gloom, or pessimism, or despair. AVhon we remember what our soldiers suffered, how they laughed in the hour of danger, and flung a jest in the face of death, how cheerfully they endured the slime and slush of Flanders mud, the verminous eruptions of Gallipoli dugouts, the fever and ague of the plague spots of Palestine and Mesopotamia, what room can there be in our hearts for any feeling save pride in their achievements, gratitude for their sacrifices, high resolve to do our duty by them as they surely did their duty by us? This day is set apart for memory — sacred, reverent, and loving memory—but lot us not regard it as a day of lamentation and of woe. Let us rather take to our hearts the lesson their lives teach us.” At {ho conclusion of the service the parade marched to the cathedral, where some hundreds of beautiful wreaths were received by tho cathedral authorities and deposited at tho entrance, where they when viewed by thousands of people. It was a glorious autumn afternoon, and during the parade the streets were lined by thousands of people. During the day services were hold in other churches. The Ileathcoto war memorial was unveiled, and the foundation stone of the New Brighton memorial was laid.