ANZAC COMMEMORATION RAILWAY STAFF PROMOTIONS

Evening Star, Issue 23560, 26 April 1940, Page 4

ANZAC COMMEMORATION

RAILWAY STAFF PROMOTIONS

HUUKIiOHS PRESERVED PIKELESS AM2AC SHUT FKNTINt AGAINST PAGANISM SIMM VMM AT REMRIAL SfIVKt The Moorial zervice in the Town Hatt vm all the mere reverent, all the man solemn, and all the more agniicant because the remembrance of the fatten could not atrip the memory of the fact that another generation was not being called on in vain to answer the call to anna in another war.' The present oonlict was described by the principal apaaker at the function (Rev. H. J. Bvbnxn, M.A., BJ>.) as the most terrible of all wa«— »; religious war, and one in which, we fought to preserve the very baaia of European civilisation from an onward-rolling . tide of pagan tyranny..' The service was attended by a crowd that filled the Town Hall. On the dak • were His Excellency the Governor-Gene-ral (LoM Galway), His Hon. Mr Justice Kennedy, the mayor (Mr A. H. Allen) and the mayoress, Colonel J. G. Jeffrey, and other officers of the military forces, and members of the executive ,of the Dunedin Returned Soldiers Association. The president of the association (Mr W. Keith Cameron) was the chairman, . . SIMPLE COMMEMORATION. As the Governor-General came on to the platform the Band ofithe First Battalion of the Otago Regiment, conducted by Lieutenant L. 0. Asten, observed the Royal salute. This was fol- . Towed by a march by the band, and then the assemblage- joined in singing the hymn ‘ God of Our Fathers.’ The recital of the Lord’s Prayer was led hy the Rev. T. G. Campbell ,( president of the Council of ' Christian Congregations), who also gave the Scripture reading and prayer of thanksgiving. The Returned Soldiers’ Choir, conducted by Mr L. B. Borrow, sang the hymn ‘ The Supreme Sacrifice.’ The gathering joined in the hymn ‘ O God Our H*dp in Ages Past, 1 ’ and following the address by Mr Ryburn, the Trumpet and Bugle Band of the First Battalion of the Otago Regiment, of which the conductor is Band Sergeant-major W. J. O, Gwynne, sounded the * Last Post ’ and ‘ Reveille.’ The benediction was pronounced, and after the National Anthem the Govepior-General’s departure ' was heralded by the Royal salute again. It was an essentially simple and very moving service. A ROYAL MESSAGE. The Governor-General read the message received by him from their Majesties the King and Queen, PERSONAL SACRIFICES NECESSARY. Hie story of Anzac heroism in the Gallipoli campaign was described by the Chairman as one of inexhaustible • sacrifice. No ariny in history had been set such <i task, and it was that day wv>n New Zealand found her nationhpw'l The ideals of the Returned Soli diva 1 Association were outlined by Mr ; 'Cameron who stressed two that were

Dunedin Pays Homage IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN CITY Message From the King Yesterday was a day of hallowed memories for New Zealot aud throughout the length and breadth of the land serlini were heW is commemoration of the 17,000 young New Zealanders who gave their fives in the Great "War of 1914-1918 a Mtioa’s gesture of sorrow at their passing, yet an expression ol pride in their sacrifice and achievements. A still deeper significance attached to the observance yesterday, for the nation is At war, and yoimg men of a new generation are being rsllrd on to serve their country as their fathers did before Am. ■ * Ansae Day, hong the anniversary of the day 25 years ago when tun front thk country took part in one of the greatest feats of arms of all *?«««»*, it is made a fitting occasion for the comaemonlioa of all those whio fell in all theatres during the whale course of the war. Dunedin, in common with other s—fittingly observed the occasion, the main service being that held in the afternoon in the Town Hall under the auspices of the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Association. Wreaths were laid on the fallen soldiers’ memorial at a brief service held early in the afternoon, and various services were held in most of the fiSy and suburban schools during the morning. That the day baa lost none of its significance was made clear by rite large attendances at all the services and by the great crowd that gathered in the streets to watch the parade of ex-servicemen and military units. The principal services ns the city thia year were attended by Govcmas-Ceueral (Viscount Galway), who received the following message from His Majesty the King : “The Queen and ! are proud to join with our people in New Zealand m the observance of Anaaelhiy. Once again the peoples of the Empire have recAved the call to take up arms in defence Of justice and freedom, and all who Have answered it may find a neUe in the; deeds of those whom we commemorate to-day.—(Signed) fJeorge, Rex." "'-.A His Exccßency has sent the foßowing reply;— “Your Majesty’s gracious message has been communicated to the Government and people of New Zealand, who appreciate deeply the knowledge that the thoughts of your t Majesty and tho Oneem fee with thera W this day of commemoration of ikaar They derire to takc .tlul opportitoity. of ; o their unswerving allegiance to your Majesty and the Throne and their determination to play their part in the defence of the Empire and the preservation of justice and ireedonk—(Signed) Galway, Governor-General.”

paramount—the association’s unswerving loyalty, to the King and Empire, and its determination to ensure that the spirit of the Rehabilitation. Act for soldiers was carried out with justice and humanity. The association, he said, had learned by hard experience the necessity for keeping a watchful eye on happenings from day to day, and it must not be forgotten that in the very near future it was inevitable that men of the second New Zealand Expeditionary Force would be returning from overseas. For their sakes it was a duty to keep the association actively alive, and for their cause also those who were left behind must fight with every power at their disposal for the rights and privileges which, they, as onr defenders, had assuredly earned. i To-day, with civilisation threatened again, with everything that was held dear in the balance, we might all well wonder where the end to be, said the Chairman. But let us m New Zealand not forget the two million dead in ' whose remembrance this commemoration Was held every year. Let ns all i hope that victory and a lasting peace 1 would be with us soon. He himself was j convinced that the time had come tor much more than an aumial ceremonial remembrance of the sacrifice naade by those 1 who did not return. The time was now with us to make some real personal ■ sacrifice. Only in a new quality of thinking and living could we adequately and enduringly honour the name and achievement of those who had died 25 years ago. IN SEARCH OF PEACE. Twenty-five years had passed, the Rev H. J. Ryburn said, since the men of New Zealand proved themselves worthy of thostT great traditions of valour orf which the British people not unjustly prided themselves. Anzac Day was kept to remember and to do honour to them, and, moreover-; to call to mind the cause in which they died. But the occasion now had a special significance in that tho nation found itself at war again, and it had been said that this in itself proved that the men they honoured had died in vain. They did not 'fight for peace alone, but for something without which peace was not worth having. But they would have died in vain unless the people of New Zealand took up tho arms the men of Anzac had let fall, and espoused tho cause for which they died. Tho intervening 25 years had been Tears of endless political, economic, and social controversy, Mr Ryburn continued, but the time had come to lay thia dust of controversy, and to try to sue with clearer eyes the fundamental truths upon which the national heritage rested. Along with those who had sweated under a pack and had seen comrades slain before their eyes, he could almost subscribe to the doctrine “ peace at any price.” Almost, but not quite. There was one price which no true Britisher would ever pay, and that was the price of freedom, for life without freedom was not worth living. 11 1 understand that among certain ‘ intellectuals ’ it is the fashion to sneer at such patriotic songs as. ‘ Rule, Britannia,’ ” the speaker proceeded, “ but whether or no Britain rules the waves (and I see no reason to doubt that she does) from the bottom of my heart I hone not only that Britons, never, never, never shall be slaves, but that wo shall use all the resources .at our command to preserve, the freedom of the world so far as in us lies. This is the ksue before ns to-day—freedom or slavery. We shall be less than worthy of our national heritage if we render

vain the sacrifice of these men we honour to-day; if, in the face of such a challenge, we do not stand for freedom as our fathers did. Whatever mayhave been, our national sins—and they have not been few —whatever may be the virtues of the enemy (and they are not inconsiderable) we are_ faced with a clear-cut moral issue which we shall shirk to our everlasting disgrace, for in this present crisis we do no other than light for freedom.” RELIGION ANO FREEDOM. Mr Ryburn went on to say that the characteristic institutions of the national Life of the British Empire enshrined the spirit of freedom, but freedom itself had its roots within the soul of men. For his own. part, he believed that the only basis for freedom was to "be found in the religious faith' of the people. It was not for nothing that Britain’s enemies had sold their spiritual birth-right for a material mess of pottage, and those who opposed- them would do well to give attention to the soil of religious faith in which their national heritage had grown. They could not keep their national institutions instinct with the spirit of freedom while they ignored Him who set them free. “ I believe,” Mr Ryburn concluded, M that the war in w r nich we are now

parade marched in thicker numbers than in other years, remembering those men who died for their freedom, paying feeling tribute to the glorious dead. The general bearing of the men on parade was outstanding. Naval and military forces numbered 920 officers and men, while there must have been close on 1,200 returned men. “ It always rains on Anzac Day ” is an expression heard often when the dav of remembrance draws near. It did not rain ; but perhaps it is significant that yesterday should have been sombre —the men of Anzac did not always have a sunny time. Dunedin citizens turned out in their thousands. Heroes are not easily forgotten, and the reverent gathering, by its very magnitude, showed its appreciation of the deeds of the men who made our freedom possible. The memorial to the Unknown Soldier—representative of all the forces—was the focal point of a service that was as impressive as it was colourful. From the moment the Senior Service detachment—the Navy—appeared on the ground, to the final march away, the atmosphere was tense with the memories of the men who gave their lives in the 1914-1& struggle. Additional significance and solemnity graced the occasion through the fact that again men of Anzac are marching—sons

engaged is that most terrible of all j wars—a religious war. It is no mere i ecnomio rivalry, no mere clash of national temperaments and ideals, no t mere struggle of rival imperialisms. It s is a war of faiths. We fight to pre- ( serve the very basis of European civili- I sation from an onward-rolling tide _ of \ pagan tyranny. We shall keep faith i witli those men and women who died if, . with the vision of a better world before i our eyes, we take up the sword they i have let fall and wield it with courage, f resolution, and faith. They have not ( died in vain. Their sacrifice has helped ( to_ clear our eyes, and to give deter- 1 mi nation to us who carry on. God i helping us, what they have begun we shall see through to, a triumphant ; end.” SERVICE AT CENOTAPH HOMAGE PAID BY HUGE ATTENDANCE RETURNED SOLDIERS IN FULL FORCE Men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fell during the Great War years were paid homage by a huge attendance at the Cenotaph in the Queen’s Gardena. Crowds thronged the route along which the

In itself the service was brief but impressive. With the representatives of the forces and other units in position around the Cenotaph, Lord Galway made his entrance, taking the salute when Lieutenant-colonel O. L. Ferens, E.D., gave the parade the order. Then the National Anthem was played hy the Ist Battalion Otago Regiment Band, after which Lord Galwav laid a wreath 'on the Cenotaph to the accompaniment of ‘ The Flowers of the Forest ’ by the Highland Pipe Band. A prayer was led by the Rev. R. L. Fursdon, and the firing party from the King’s High School shook the trees with three volleys, prefaced hy ‘ The Retreat.’ r Amid the strains of the hymn Abide witli Me,’ played by the Artillery Band, other wreaths were laid on the Cenotaph, then the St. Kilda Band presented ‘ O God Our Help in Ages Past.’ Came the deeply emotional notes of the ‘ Last Post,’ then the stirring ‘ Reveille,’ and after another Royal Salute, the parade- began to move off, the R.N.V.R. detachment following the officers of the official party. PARADE STATE. Staff officer at the parade was Major J. G. Jeffery, the parade adjutant was Captain R. H. Cleland, and the parade

perhaps, of the pioneer Anzacs —to a new war to face the same enemy. Presiding over the events of the service at the Cenotaph was the representative of King George, Viscount Galway, Governor-General of New Zealand. On behalf of the Crown under which the Anzacs took service, he laid the first wreath on the Cenotaph. Again, the newly-created Red Cross V.A.D.s and the Legion of Frontiersmen were welcomed to the parade, the former making a pretty picture in attractive uniforms. Wreaths were laid on the Cenotaph by the president of the R.S.A., the mayor, and by various organisations and bodies in the city.

sergeant-major was Staff Sergeantmajor Marlow. The state of the parade was as follows: Other Officers. Ranks. Staff 5 8 R.N.Z.A ... 1 5 Kaikorai Band 1 30 R. (including N.L. Sea Cadets) 4 87 Band, O.M.R 1 25 O.M.R b 40 Band, N.Z.A 0 25 12th Battery ... ... 6 67 14th Battery 6 ' 58 S. N.Z. Corps Sigs. 1 19 Band, Ist Batt., 0.R., 1 31 Ist Batt., O.R. ... ... 24 217 Trumpet and Bugle Band, O.R. ... ... 0 32 Dun. Co. N.Z. Scottish 8 84 O.U.M.C 7 49 Nat. Reserve, Class 2 0 13 St. Kilda Band 0 27 2nd (C) Batt., O.R. (King’s High) ... 4 75 Bugle Band, 2nd (C) Batt. ... 1 16 2nd (C) Batt., O.R. (M Glashan) ... 1 27 Red Cross, V.A.D.’s 0 57 R Squadron, Legion of Frontiersmen ... 0 6 R.S.A 0 1,200 : It . was a grand sight to see the parade swinging along the Lower High street-Princes street route to the Town Hall, and again thousands lined the route, the procession alone this time

commanding attention. And it was not surprising, for the ranks of the returned soldiers alone were of sufficient strength to be impressive. OFFICIAL WREATHS. Besides those laid by the official group, wreaths were laid by the following organisations:— South African -Veterans’ Association, Imperial Ex-Servicemen, ExRoyal Navals, Returned Soldiers’ Choir, Returned Sisters’ Association, Poppy Day helpers (Mrs H. L. Paterson), Otago Patriotic Society, Australian Imperial Force, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Otngo Mounted Rifles, 12th Battery, N.Z.A., 14th Battery, N.Z.A., Ist Battalion, Otago Regiment, Otago University Medical Corps, Legion of Frontiersmen, H.Q. 3rd Artillery Brigade, Council of Christian Congregations, Otago United Friendly Societies’ Council, Otago University Women’s Association, University of Otago, Otago Harbour, Board, St. John Ambulance Association, the Navy League, the League of Mothers, Young Men’s Christian Association, Otago Rugby Football Union, Overseas League, Red Cross Society, Otago Hospital Board, Otago Expansion League, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Boy Scouts’ Association, Borough of St. Hilda, Otago Football

Association, Dunedin City t Council, Otago Early Settlers’ Association, the Australian Society, the Boys’ Brigade, the Mothers’ Union. Taieri Women’s Institute, Loyal Orange Institute, Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association, Borough of West Harbour, the League of Mothers (Roslyn branch), N.Z. Labour Party (Macandrew Bay), Toe H, Junior Red Cross, Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, the Mothers’ Union (St. Michael’s branch), Girl Guides’ Association, Rotary Club of Dunedin, University Council, Y.W.C.A., Service Lodge, St. Clair School, Macandrew Bay Orphans’ Club, St. Aidan’s Church (Macandrew Bay), Presbyterian Church (Macandrew Bay), Women’s Institute (Macandrew Bay), North-east Harbour Boating Club, North-east Harbour School, North-east Harbour Ratepayers, Otago Boxing Association, Dunedin Detachment of Southern District Signal Company, Y.W.C.A. (Girls’ Citizens), Mid-Otago Federation of Women’s Institutes. RESPONSE NECESSARY SACRIFICE AND SERVICE URGENT NEEDS OF EMPIRE To the Empire’s call for sacrifice and service in its present time of need a universal response was necessaiy, was stressed by Bishop Fitcbett in his

brief address at the special evening service last night in St. Paul’s Cathedral. “Once again we come to the close of that day which for the past 25 years has been hallowed by the sacrifices, the suffering, and in many cases the deaths of those who served in what has come to be called the Great World War,” Bishop Fitchett said. “ Naturally our thoughts turn to the men and women who served' in . that great struggle. Much has been said, - and more can still be said, of their heroism and sacrifice. Drawn from all ranks of life, they had one thing in common—their response to the call of duty. On this day let us remember that, for the call to serve our country is now- particularly clamant. There are some who produce specious arguments to. show why that call should not be answered; some even quote portions of the New Testament, divorced from their context, to prove their arguments, but by so doing take the letter which killeth, rather than the spirit which giveth life. “ To i those who are now in the King’s uniform I say that their action in hearkening to the call of duty is fulfilling Christ’s teachings,” Bishop Fitchett said. “ But I trust that we will realise in the days to come, and will constantly remember, that the call is to all. Not only the self-sacri-fice and heroism of those who go to fight are required. We who are left behind also have our duties to fulfil* and there are many voluntary ways in which we can meet the national emergency. The men who go forth to fight for us and our liberty have to be fit and able to fight, and to this end they need recreation, spiritual ministration, and many comforts, the last-named of which can be supplied by voluntary labour and support of patriotic funds. Let us think of this and translate our thoughts into actions, la honouring those whq fell in the past let us give every support to the men who fight for us tonlay, and may we be found ready and willing to respond to the call of duty.” At the conclusion of the service, which was attended by a large congregation, the ‘ Last Post ’ and the reveille were sonnded by the Trumpet and Bugle Band. Also conducted by Bishop Fitchett was a morning service held in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Amongst those present were the Governor-General (Viscount Galway), the mayor (Mr A. H. Allen), and members or the Dunedin City Council, representatives of the military forces, and the executive and members of the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Association.

“ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ”

ANZAC DEDICATION FINST SOUNDED MfiNIFIEB CEIEMMY AT lAWN SERVICE First instituted by the Australian Imperial Forces Association, the dawn service, simple and beautiful, fittingly opened the city’s observance of Ansae Day at 6.30. Between 1,000 and 1,200 people had gathered at the memorial in. the grey light of the early dawn when the Governor-General. (Viscount Galway) and party arrived at' the entrance to the Queen’s Gardens. Hie Excellency was met by the president of the A.I.P. Association (Mr W. H. Thomson) and escorted to the CenoTho service commenced with a roll of drums by the Trumpet and Bugle Band, and the Returned Soldiers’ Choir led the gathering in the singing of the hymns ‘ Abide With Me ’ and ‘Lest We Forget.’ Dr E. N. Herrington, an ex-padre of the A.1.F., offered a short prayer. In clear, ringing tones. His Excellency then delivered the Ansae Dedication, those gathered about the monument joining with him in-repeat-ing the promise, 11 We will remember them.” , . . Mr Thomson laid a beautiful rising sun wreath at the base of the Cenotaph on behalf of the association, and the Bugle Band sounded the Last Post.’ A minute’s silence followed in memory of those killed in action, and Dr Herrington then delivered a brief address. Mr R. Duerdon sang the song ‘ There Is No Death,’ the service concluding with the Reveille and the National Anthem. Just as the stars faded from the lightening . sky another roll of drums ended the dignified ceremony. SCHOOL AND CHHHCH OIHKES PORT CHALMERS. A combined service of commemoration was held at Port Chalmers in the morning. After a parade in which the mayor (Mr T. Seollay) and councillors, returned soldiers, volunteers, members of lodges, Girl Guides, Sea Scouts, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, the local Fire Brigade, and the Port Chalmers Harmonica Band took part, a semce was‘held at which the local president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association (Mr J, M'Elwee) occupied the chair. The Mayor read the King’s message. The Rev. J. G.- Dunn, Captain Flmtotf, and the Rev. J. S. Pate took part in the religious service. The address was delivered by the Rev., James > Simpson, who spoke of freedom and liberty, emphasising their foundations in the things of the spirit, . He contended that the bearing of arms was not. incompatible with the Christian, religion, making reference to the warrior saints of old. For the nation to continue to exist, he said, it must preserve its ideal of liberty and acknowledge the sovereignty of God. Mr Lmdo Nmlson sang the solo 1 In Flanders Field, and the Harmonica Band played the hymn * Lead, Kindly Light.’ The parade then marched to the Cenotaph, - where Lieutenant-colonel the Rev; S. Bailey a prayer. Wreaths were deposited by various bodies, while the Port Chalmers Marine Band played theselection ‘ The Garland of Flowers.’ The ‘ Last Post was sounded, after which three volleys were discharged by a firing party and the service concluded with the call ‘Reveille.’ MOSGIEL. At Mosgiel a parade comprising returned soldiers, the local bands,- Territorials, Fire Brigade,.and units representing many local organisations marched from the High School to the park, where the mayor (Mr W. P. Hartstonge) addressed the assemblage and wreaths were placed on the monument. Appropriate music was rendered -by the Band of the. Otago Mounted Rifles and the Taieri Highland Pipe Band. The Rev. E. P. J. Simpson led the gathering in prayer. The commemoration service was held in the Coronation Hall, the chairman

. being the Rev. H. W. Haigb. Thi Kev. G. Denser .gave the Scripturt reading. An item by the Band of th( ■ Otago Mounted Rifles was followed bj a' bymui ‘ Lord God of Hosts.’ Th< Her. A. MacFarlane led the crowd u prayer, ■ after which ‘ God Defend New Zealand ’ was sung. The rendering of 1 a quartet from Kipling’s ‘ llecesgio»al ’ (Messrs B. M’Lean. J. Milne, W. L. Cate, and W. Reid) was followed by the hymn ‘ O God, Our Help in Agea Fast.’ • „ „ TheaddreisswasgivenbytneKey.it.. L. Fairmaid, who carried his audience through.the various phases of the Great . War in which the Anzacs played a part. He'spoke of their heroism amid much horror and suffering, and questioned whether the people of to-day. were living up to the standard set by these heroes. The speaker urged the younger people to be participants in the affairs of the nation, ever remembering the example set by the Anzacs—for God, home, and country. GREEN ISLAND. Headed by the Green Island (Band, the mayor (Mr G.' A. Orange) and councillors of Green Island; returned soldiers, members of lodges. Scouts, Girl Guides, and others paraded at the Town Hall in the morning, where a memorial service Was held. The speaker was Mr W. Downie Stewart, who spoke of the historic, landing at Gallipoli, and of the reputation the Australian. and New Zealand soldiers had won for themselves. He also spoke of Germany’s persistent efforts to achieve domination despite repeated crushing defeats. The Rev,: T. M. Macdonald, Captain Coster, and Pastor Collins , assisted with the service. - The band played a selection . and also played the accompaniments for the hymns. The parade subsequently marched to the Cenotaph, where wreaths were laid. MORNINGTON SCHOOL. A remembrance service was held .at the Momington’ School, the chairman of the school committee (Mr F. Tombs) -presiding over a. largo attendance. Mr E. J; 'Anderson, delivered, an, inspiring ■ address to the children oh ‘ The lessons - of Anzac.’ The Revs. W. J. 1 Hands, D. O. Williams, and K. T. F. Larsen -assisted in the service. Wreaths were ‘ placed on the memorial gates. Mr J. Sainshnry sounded.the ‘ Last Post ’ and reveille. NORTH-EAST VALLEY SCHOOL. The North-east Valley_ School held a service at the memorial arch, the chairman of the school committee, (Mr J. J. Paul) presiding. After' the opening hymnj ‘ Fight-the Good Fight,’ a prayer of remembrance and intercession waa offered by the Rev. N. E. Oakley. The address was delivered by Mr H. Ninnis, who spoke on the changing significance of Anzac Day in the light of present-day events. Mr George Christie .founded the- ‘ Last. Post,’ after which a number of wreaths were placed on the arch. Reveille was then sounded. The service was concluded with the singing of the hymn, ‘O God, Our Help in Ages Past.’ The Rev, W. Cur-aon-Siggers pronounced the benediction. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL. Pontifical' 'Requiem Mass for, the souls of the dead of the Great War was celebrated in , St. Joseph’s Cathedral ■in • the morning, ? Bishop Whyte; ; presiding. The assistant pyieat , was the :8e.r... J, E^M'^Ljhojß^ A, Loughran; .-the Rev, W, Quinn; and master of ceremonies, the Rev. J. Gavin. BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL. An impressive service that was attended by a large gathering of old boys - * and present pupils, was Held at the Otago Boys’ High School in the morning. ’ An address was given by Mr E. J. Smith. . The ceremony was a most' effective one. Two prefects read the roll of honour of pver 20U names of old boys who: had served during the war, and wreatha. were laid on the memorial arch by representatives of the, Old Boys’ Society and ,tk« present pupils, after which the scUool marched through the arch with their caps off in memory of those who had made the supreme sacrifice. The singing ofh ymns and the National Anthem,-a prayer, a Scripture reading by the head (prefect, and the sounding of the ‘ Last Post ’ and the reveille by the school Trumpet and Bugle Band completed the ceremony. WAKARI SCHOOL. Anzac Day was. commemorated at Wakari School in an unusual and interesting manner. Following a brief , service, conducted by; Major Roeghdl, of the Salvation Army; and Mr R. M'Dermott, two shrubs grown from seeds'sent by a soldier on Gallipoli to Mr D. Tannock, and propagated by him at . the Botanic Gardens, were planted in the school grounds, one by Alexander DiehHy whose father? served? on Gallipoli, find the other by Merle' Whiteside, a daughter of an officer in the Mercantile Marine. ■■ . BERWICK.. An Anzac Day service was held at Berwick. A procession, led by the Mompha Pipe Band and the i turned soldiers, marched to the school memorial gates, 0 where the chairman of the' committee (Mr H. C. Carmody) gave a brief address. A lament was played by the Pipe Band. The main service was then’held in the Berwick Hall. An address-was given by Mr Charles J. Hayward. The RRoll of Honour was read. Miss Somerville sang solos, andMrs Wither officiated at the organ. The Scripture reading was taken by Mr Manson. NORMAL SCHOOL. ' Again this year Mr H. L. Paterson, an ex-pupil of the school, addressed the assembled pupils at an Anzac Day service at the Normal School. With a Gallipoli. setting, he impressively told the'story of Achilles’s heel. From that he left a message for each child as to the type of man and woman the nation wtfuld require when they had grown up. CAVERSHAM SCHOOL. . At the Anzac Day service of the Caversham School an address was delivered by Colonel G. Barclay, 0.8. E., K.St.J., V.D. ( OUTRAN. Outran commemorated Anzac Day with a service in the Town Hall, Mr Q, T., Bathgate presiding. The Rev, D. N. M'Kenzie: offered a prayer, and also conducted the' Scripture reading. The address was given by the Rev. N. E. A solo was sung by Mrs Alex;- Chisholm. ; After the service a procession took place 1 to the war memorial: where wreaths were laid. , i KENSINGTON SCHOOL. The annual pupils’ Anzac Daj; commemoration service of the Kensington School was held in the school grounds, there being an excellent attendance of pupils, parents, and friends of the school. Mr H. H. Crighton presided, while the singing was led by the Boys’ Brigade, Old Boys’ Band, under Mr J. Dixon. After the chairman had briefly

addressed the gathering the New Zea- ■ ■ land Anthem was sung, this being followed by a Bible reading by Mr A. * Miller (psalm 67), and the singing of * the hymn, ‘ 0, God, Our Help in Ages ! Past.’ Mr A. C. Cameron, representing the Returned Soldiers’ Association, 1 was the principal speaker, and gave a ! most inspiring address. Captain Elliot . then led in prayer, and the hymn ‘ Recessional ’ was sung. Trumpeter Colin Fraser sounded the * Last Post,’ and Captain Elliot pronounced the benediction, after which the ‘ Reveille ’ was sounded. The pupils marched past, and the ceremony concluded with the ' singing of the ‘ National Anthem ’ and the placing of a wreath on the Roll of Honour at the school. ST, CLAIR. A brief but impressive Anzac Day , service was held at, St. Clair School, there being a good attendance of parents, friends, and , pupils. The address of the day, particularly suited to the children, was given by Mr A. G. Valentine, who pointed out the lessons to be learned from the service and deeds of New Zealand soldiers in the Great War. A Scripture lesson was read by the Rev. Mr Borrie, and the Rev. Mr Robertson led those present in prayer. Several hymns were sung, the pianist being Mrs C. W. Briggs. Wreaths were placed on the memorial gates of the school, the ‘ Last Post ’ and ‘ Reveille being sounded by buglers from the King’s High School, and the service concluded with the singing of th© National Anthem. IN OTHER CENTRES WELLINGTON T 7.000 AT DAWN SERVICE [Pza United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, April 25. Tn the period just before dawn which every fighting man remembers as the time to stand-to before going over the top, 2,500 returned soldiers assembled in Wellington this morning for'the dawn parade at the Citizens’ War Memorial to honour their companions who did not return. This inaugural ceremony of Anzac Day saw a great muster of returned soldiers and the public. The total was approximately 7,000. , Soldiers and civilians, men and women of all stations in life from the Prime Minister to the humblest citizen, took part. There were returned men from all parts of New Zealand, and representatives of practically exery ex-service-men’s organisation in the British Commonwealth of Nations. The morning was perfect—mild and still. The assembled veterans marched from the railway station in semi-darkness, as they had all marched together in the 1914-18 years, but on this occasion not to face death, hut to remember those comrades who had met it. The report of a light field gun set on the rise of Parliament ‘grounds heralded the dawn, and the early morning light divorced from the darkness the spectacle of a great and reverent concourse. The ceremony occupied 30 minutes, and it conveyed, as no lengthy colourful pageantry ’could; the spirit of Anzac. Anzac Day greetings were received by thfr New; fc Z|hHfld* J Returned Sbldiefs’ Association? from Major-general B. O. Freyberg, V(C., commander of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, in Egypt. He said: “ The spirit of Anzac will never die, and the Second N.Z.E.F. will not forget their magnificent example..” Wreaths, he added, were being laid in the - war memorial ■cemeteries. " * The Hon. W. Perry, M.L.C., Dominion president of the R.S.A., has replied as follows:—“ Old members of the First N.Z.E.F. welcome your inspiring message . from the Second N.Z.E.F., and express the complete conviction that the traditions of Anzac are in safe, keeping in the hands of the new armies of Australia and New Zealand.” Messages have also been received from Sir Alexander Godley, Lord Birdwood, Sir lari Hamilton, and the Dominion president of the British Empire Service League, South Africa. A desire to associate themselves with the Anzac Day. message published on Wednesday js expressed in telegrams received by- the authorities from the Rev. George Jackson, chairman of the Congregational Union of New' Zealand. and from the. Rev. C. W. Dunciuhh, president of the Baptist Union of New Zealand. ' Their telegrams reached Wellington after the release of the message to the Press on Tuesday night, and too late for their names to he,included with the other signatories.

AUCKLAND AUCKLAND, April 25. Auckland’s Anzac Day observances began with an impressive dawn parade held at the Cenotaph in the Domain at 5 o’clock this morning. The ceremony lasted half an hour. About 2,000 took part in.the parade. There was an attendance of. the public estimated between 10,000 and 15,000. The usual Cenotaph service was held at 11 o’clock, when there was a very large gathering of returned soldiers and the public. CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTCHURCH, April 25. From before dawn this morning Christchurch fittingly observed Anzac Day. While the city was still bathed in moonlight, people began to congregate for the dawn service in the Cathedral grounds, and before daylight 500 returned soldiers and 1,000 members of the public were assembled. Services were also held later at,Christ’s College and the Christchurch Boys’ High School and at the Catholic Cathedral. . .The main event of the day was the parade in the afternoon of returned soldiers and men of the armed forces before thcv attended a memorial service in the King Edward Barracks. More than 8.000 persons attended the service, at which the principal address was given by Mr A. E. Haynes; president of the R.S.A. After the service, many wreaths were laid on the War Memorial in the Cathedral grounds. AUSTRALIAN OBSERVANCE Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, April 25. The Anzac Day dawn service at the Cenotaph was attended by 60,000, the biggest crowd ever present at the service. The Governor, Lord Wnkehurst, pronounced the Anzac dedication. , It is-officially estimated that 30,000 took part in the march through the

■ city, many New Zealand ex-service-men being among the multitude of greying campaigners. The city streets were thronged. The wreaths placed on the Cenotaph included one from the New Zealand Trade Commissioner’s office. Military reasons precluded members of the A.I.F. from marching side by side with the Anzacs. I AUSTRALIAN ARMY'S GREETING WELLINGTON, April 25. Army Headquarters, Wellington, has received the following cablegram from Army Headquarters, Melbourne, on the anniversary of the Anzac landing: s — The Australian forces convey remembrance and sincere good wishes to their New Zealand comrades.” ONCE ENEMY. NOW FRIEND N.Z. AND TURKEY EXCHANGE MESSAGES CAIRO, April 24. (Received April 25, at 9 p.m.) Major-general B. C. Freyberg and General Tchakmak, the Turkish Chief of Staff, exchanged Anzac Day messages. Major-general Freyberg recalled the Gallipoli landing. “There are still some in our ranks who participated in the landing. They and others remember the Turkish army’s strong, tenacious resistance. We learned much from their valour and hardness. It was a hard campaign, unmarred by any episode of which either side was ashamed. Our respect for the Turks developed into warm friendship. We are very pleased that you are now. allies as well as friends.” General Tchakmak replied: “The Turks who fought at Gallipoli have always enthusiastically recalled theit encounters with .the New Zealanders and still relate proudly the wondrous episodes of the epic struggle which has smee united the power of former formidable foes with strong ties of respect and appreciation.” AT EMPIRE’S HEART HOMAGE AT THE CENOTAPH ST. CLEMENT DANES SERVICE LONDON, April 25. (Received April 26, at 1.13 a.m.) Anzac Day was observed in London with solemn . dignity. There was no ceremony at the Cenotaph, but hundreds individually paid homage throughout the day. Mr Jordan laid the first wreath, followed by Field-Marshal Lord BirdWood for the Indian Army, Mr Stanley Bruce for the Australian Cominonwealth Forces, General Sir lan Hamilton for the British Empire Service League, Sir Alexander Godley for the New Zealand Army, Sir Walter Braithwaite for, the Arifly -Codhcil and British Army; Sir Beauvoir de Lisle for the 29th. Division, the French Military Attache (General le Long), and representatives of the Royal and Merchant Navies. Later a service was held at St. Clement Danes conducted by the Rev. P. Bickford. The Australian-born Salvation Army leader. General G. L. Carpenter, delivered the address. Mr Jordan and Mr Bruce read the lessons, and the New Zealand contralto, ; Miss Christina Young, gave a solo. The congregation included the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Lord Birdwood, Lord Milne, Sir lan Hamilton, Sir Alexander Godley, the High Commissioners, the Agents-General, the New Zealand Anti-tank Corps members, and R.A.A.F. men. Sir Alexander Godley, in an Anzac Day message to the New Zealand troops, said: “I am supremely confident that the Second N.Z.E.F'. will worthily uphold the glorious record of , the First.”

LOCOMOTIVE BRANCH [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, April 25. Consequent on the retirement recently pf Mr J. Staunton, locomotive inspector in Wellington, who has completed *4O years’ service with the New Zealand Railways, Mr A. J. Denz, at present assistant locomotive foreman at Frankton Junction, has been appointed his successor. Other ‘ changes and appointments in the locomotive branch caused by the retirement of locomotive foremen in various parts of New Zealand have been decided on as follows: Mr B. A. W. Stehr, assistant locomotive foreman at Auckland, to .be locomotive foreman at Auckland. Mr T. A. Edwards, locomotive foreman at Taumarunui, to be locomotive foreman at Frankton Junction. Mr T. Dick, assistant locomotive foreman at Palmerston North, to be locomotive foreman at Palmerston North. ' Mr J. E. S. Newsdn, assistant locomotive foreman at Christchurch, to be locomotive foreman at Christchurch. Mr C. H. Belsham, assistant locomotive foreman at Dunedin, to be locomotive foreman at Dunedin. Mr C. O. Sander, assistant locomotive foreman at Taihape, to be locomotive foreman at Wanganui. Mr J. A. H. G. Buckley, assistant locomotive foreman at Palmerston North, to be locomotive foreman at Taumarunui.