ANZAC DAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10880, 26 April 1929, Page 5

ANZAC DAY.

PRIME MINISTER’S MESSAGE

“THEIR. NAMES LIVE FOR

EVERMORE.”

(Press Association./ WELLINGTON, April 25. Sir Joseph Ward, in an Anzac Day Tiessage, - siiys :~A

“On the fourteenth anniversary

of the memorable landing at Anzac, 1 would like, as Prime Minister, to recall the glorious deeds and of our ' gallant soldiers in the Great -War f*' • -

“ While -Avekmourri '■ the loss of so

. many of the’ flower of our irianhood, ’ not only at -Gallipoli, but also on other battlefieidsi, we 'take, pride in the fact that-.they Worthily upheld - tlfo besi traditions 'of our race, and that their names live- for evermore. .. ,

“It is lor all of its to do every-

thing possible to ensure- that the tremendous sacrifices then made have not been in vain, and to

strive earnestly to prevent a repetition of.such a conflict in the future. “The Government joins with all citizens in honoring, the. memory of those who fell.

OBSERVANCE IN GISBORNE

INDOOR CEREMONY

~' “Left'- We,' Forget” was the note underlying .the service commemorating' tlie lourt’ecrith anniversary of Anzac Day in Gisborne yesterday. The solemn and reverential drabness of the ceremonies of former years was replaced by a note of rejoicing that touched a responsive chord in the hearts of the people, at .the achievements of the “Glorious Failure” or Gailipoli. Even the bad weather conditions failed to have a depressing effect and the ceremony lost none of its appeal through having to lie held in the Garrison Hall instead of iji tlie precincts of the Soldiers’ Memorial on Jvaiti esplanade. The service, brief arid* impressive, was attended by an exceptionally large gathering of the public, who were led by clergymen of. various denominations and members of local bodies.

The service opened with; the National Anthem, followed by the liymn “O Praise Our- God To-day,” A Scripture reading by the Rev. \V. S. Scripture reading by the: Rev. W. G. offered up by Rev. Jns. Aitken, followed 'bv tlie hviiiii “Lead Kindlv Light.”' '

The principal address was given by Canon Paeke. He said: “This is a day of remembrance—a memory to some"' still 'most- vivid and real—to others one ot duty nobly done and victory achieved. A few years ago there crashed in upon us the greatest war in human history. With loins girt we met it and emerged froth tlie years of strain and grief with new experiences, new hopes, and, shall I say, new bewilderments. Our thoughts, our resolves, our polities, and our very faith and prayer had to start afresh. Though we have Pad disappointments we have also had bright visions. We are citizens of a commonwealth of vast size with a wonderful history, of which we are inheritors and trustees under tlie good hand of. God. It has grown by the steadiness of aim and purpose of great leadership, and it is ours today partly by the sacrifice of ihoscwhose memory wo cherish, it-is as Christian citizens of a Christian land that at this hour we look back, we look round anil we look forward. We can tread difficult paths firmly, if we recall again and again the greatthings God has clone, for us. The obligation is intensely solemn, but we should rise to it. Can we look that trust straight in the face without being aware of our own shortcomings? Arc we mindful of our high calling? mindful of tho common good, always alert to see the other man’s difficulties and needs, to look on these tilings as fairly and squarely as our own? Are we-doing our best to bring in God’s kingdom of peace and love? Each of us has some characteristics entirely our own, which God can use, and wants to use. Why do not we try to bring them out? Why do we classify people as good or bad—put them in a pigeonhole and leave them there? Some good people have very horrid qualities, and some bad people have excellent ones. God does not go about finding faults, but our good points. God docs not judge; Tie encourages, because he cannot help loving his own.” The speaker quoted the following lines as an illustration of those points:—

“Love is the hem of His garment. It reaches the very dust, It touches the .stains of the streets and lanes, And because it can it must.’’

“Because God can,” continued the speaker, “Lie must give, must help, and must encourage. Only realise you are one of God’s own enlisted in PL is service, by the power of His love, Remember, too, that the man next door is one of God’s own and treat him as such.' Thus only will you and 1 help to make wars impossible and perfect an area of peace anti love.”

After the concluding hymn “Abide With Me”, the ‘‘Last Post” was sounded by Bugler Murphy, and the ceremony concluded with the Benediction.

The parade was held immediately after the service, and was one of the outstanding features of the day. The column was led from the' Garrison Hall by the City and Salvation Army Bands, followed by fully 230 returned soldiers, and three members of the New Zealand Nursing Division, South African Veterans, members of the Fire Brigade, Fire Police, territorials, High School and Senior* Cadets, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides under their respective officers. Tlic parade proceeded via Peel Street and Gladstone Bond to the Memorial, where “Old Comrades” were saluted with “eyes left” as the column marched past. It was a striking and impressive moment. Tlie column proceeded over the Win. • Pettie bridge to the Garrison Hall, where the. parade, was dismissed. . Many beautiful wreaths were laid on ihe base oi the Memorial b.v local bodies' aiid relatives whose names 'worn inscribed on the -tablets.

; CEREMONY. AT TARUHERU Owing to the unfavorable weather .conditions, the ceremony held by the Women’s ’National' Reserve at”the soldiers’ plbt, Taruheru Cemetery, yeS.terday afternoon, was only a .brief one. A large number of beautiful fionll emblems were laid on the graves and Canon H. Pack© led the gathering in prayer. The National Anthem was sung and the Last Post' ' sounded, closing the ceremonial. The City Band were in attendance. Members of the W.N.B. express their - gratitude’• to Messrs T. Todd, W. Mac Gibbon and H. H. DeCosta •for the'loan of cars, to transport members and floral tributes out *to Taruheru.

SERVICE AT KAITI WORKS »/ A- manorial - service* AVas ,y to. -he conducted at the Kaiti Freezing Workers Memorial Obelisk yesterday afiternoon, but the had weather necessitated it' being held in one of the buildings at the works. The Rov. Jast Aitkeh and the Rev. Oscar-All-right delivered; I impressive- addresses and led the gathering in prayer. •

AT MANUTUTCE • • Considering the- ‘weather conttrtions, there was- a good attendance at the Mariutuke Memorial Hall yesterday ’ afternoon when a united Anzac memorial service was conducted. The Revs. Ri. L. Walker, ALA., (Presbyterian), and O. G. G. Salt (Anglican), jointly conducted the ceremony. Mr Salt/ delivered an inspiring address on the- theme of “peace, whatever it may cost”, Air Walker led iui, prayer. The, hymns sung were: '“Ear All the Sriints”, !‘0 God Our Help”, and “Onward Christian Soldiers.”'

- A heautiful wreath was placed at the mc-mor-iaT ta'b-lct by Alt’s T. Preston, president of the' Manuthko branch of the Women’s National Reserve.

A collection flu. aid of the “Poppy DayF funds realised nearly £3.'

AT TOKOMATUT BAY

(Special to tlie Times.) TOKOMARTT BAY, April 2d

About- 'IBO attended the Anzac memorial service which was hold here to-day in the Te Puka- Hall. Appropriate addresses wore given, by tlie Revs'. J. AndersOn and D. Stewart, who also led 'tho assembly in prayer. Apologies for absence were' received from Ah- K. S. Williams, Al.l’i, n/iid Captain Sherwood Hale. HAMILTON. ADDRESS BY BISHOP (’HERRINGTON. (Press Association.) HAMILTON,- April 25. Tlie Anzac Day celebrations were liehl indoors-on account of rain, but ninny floral tributes were placed, on the Ccnotriph in Memorial Park. ) Addressing a crowded meeting of veterans, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides arid the public-, at the Theatre Royal, Bishop Clierrington .said that beiore long the triumphant aspect'of Anzac Day rather than the sad'side, would I)6’‘emphasised. Some people were so embittered against war that they wanted to abolish all armaments, but it was more necessary that each, orie individually should be - con verted to tlie idea that war was wrong. When that had been attained, and they had communicated their belief to tlie governments, then they could think that the sacrifices of the war had not been in vain. Sincere men desired to show that war never satisfactorily settled any dispute. The Bishop thought that war helped to sliow how stupid and wrong wits snobbery;

IN OTHER- CENTRES

CHRISTCHURCH. (Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 25. Anzac Day was observed with tho ceremonial now regularly followed in the city. There was a parade of territorials and Cadets, with SOO returned men.

The afternoon service was held in King Edward Barracks, at winch Professor Shelley delivered the address.

A large number of wreaths_ were laid at the appointed spot in front of tlie Cathedral. Special services were held, in all churches.

Tho schools mostly held their ceremonial yesterday, hut the Boys High School had a service with a church parade of the School Cadets at the War Shrine in the grounds. The weather was fine for the. whole dav.

A I CELAND. <Press Association.) AUCKLAND, April 2d. Anzac Day was observed in dull, showery weather. A great crowd assembled at the Cenotaph outside the Town Hall. Archbishop Averill addressed a crowded congregation at the service in the Town Hall.

DUNEDIN. (Press Association.) ’ DUNEDIN, April 25. Beautiful weather prevailed for Anzac Day, which-was solemnly observed. A large number of returned soldiers, paraded and in company with several volunteer units assembled in Queen’s Gardens, where a short military was conducted in front of the handsome returned soldiers memorial. The troops then marched to Kensington Drill Hall, where the Rev. W. Mac Loan, M.C., of Oamaru, delivered an inspiring address

In the morning short services were conducted at the schools, and in the evening at the various churches.

In accordance with the wish expressed by the Governor-General, that the day should be observed as one of Empire achievement rather than as a day of mourning, -he flag v.as fbnvn at the truck.

PA LMEBSTON NORTH. tPresa Association.) PALMERSTON N., April 25. The Anzac Day ceremonies consisted of a parade of returned soldiers, territorials, cadets, and Boy Scouts, followed by a service in the Showgrounds, conducted by Padre J. M. Stewart, of Christchurch. The weather was threatening, but held flue. WESTPORT. (Press Association-) WESTPORT, April 25. Glorious weather prevailed to-day, and a large gathering assembled for the Memorial*Services held in Victoria Square. The' Mayor, Mr J. I I Harkness, presided, and in Iris rcniaj'ks dwelt on the nature of service entailing sacrifice. An address was given by the Rev. J. W. Bloyc-e, who paid glorious tribute- to the soldiers who 'took part and fell jn the war and to others who also rendered good service, luid the speaker' dwelt ori the' lesson to be learned from their noble deeds. Ministers of other churches also took part, iii the- sleerice. Afterwards at a memorial service at the Gates of Remembrance at Victoria Square’ a large number of floral .tributes were deposited by relative:l and others, and subsequently ’taken out to Or’awaiti cemetery and laid on the graves of soldiers.

, WANGANUI. (Press -Association.) WANGANUI, - April 25. Services • cbmmenipfatiug Anzac Day in Wungaiiui were largely attended. A Maori service in Moutoa Gartldiis -wiis .'jmpreSs'ive and significant,,:hecaiise if marked- the first appearance in Wanganui of the Bishop of AotOaroa, the Rt. Rev. F. A. Bennett.

Later, at a-combined service y in •jdook’s Gardens, about 7000 were present. . . ' ’ - , 1

CC()-SE HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA MARCH ’THROUGH MELBOURNE NOTED LEADER S HEAD EN...v: SERVICEMEN United Press Assn. W El; Tel. Copyright - (Australian Press’ Association.) " (Received' April 25, 1-1 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 25. Anzac Day ‘.wag ;observed- 1 -a--close holiday;, evett^fhet■ isetrbl' ’ gbra'ges being compelled to shut.. Flags were at h'alf-mast. Special services were held at the majority of the city and suburban churches. IVefoty-five thousand former servicemen paraded through l the. .city,' accompanied ■' by hands, to. the Exhibition hjiilding, where a memorial service was held.

Sir Jobai Monasli, the famous leader of tlie A.1.F.. led the returned men while Lord Somers. Governor of Victoria., led the Imperial ex-service-men. The Governor delayed his departure! for England specially to enable him to take part- and immediately afterwards took his departure I)v- the Oronsay. HOBART. April 25. Heavy rain marred the Anzac celebratifKi.s, and outdoor fixtures had to be "abandoned. A great memorial service was then held in the City Hall, which seat's live thousand.

COMMEMORATION IN SYDNEY

CENOTAPH HIDDEN BY WREATHS.

CHARMING SCENE AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) (Received April 25, 11 p.m.) SYDNEY. April 25. For the Anzac celebrations Australia observed a general holiday, and great interest was shown in the impressive ceremonies outdoors. The cities wore bellaggcd, and stirring speeches were delivered; The nation to-day worshippedone God, one ideal, and one memory. The celebration in Sydney took- the form df a march past of 20,000 men with nurses who took part in the Gronj War, headed by the Victoria Cross winners. The procession began in Government House grounds, and went along the main eitv thoroughfares, which were lined with people, and muled :ii the Domain, where a united commemoration ceremony was held in the presence of 100,000 persons. The. different' units formed up to represent the sun’s ■ rays. The Governor, Admiral de Chair; was .the chief speaker. Appropriate hymns were sung with the utmost fervour, massed bands providing the accompaniment. The Cenotaph in Martin Place was almost', .completely hidden by wreaths placed, there by relatives 1 and friends of dead soldiers. One wreath was to the memory of Bob Hitchcock, the missing aviator, from his former comjindes.

A pretty gathering was held at Government House, where’ hundreds of girls of the Junior Red Cross, in white frocks brought with them tiny floral tributes’ to the -dead of Anzac, arid later placed them at the Gates of Memory, through which the majority of our soldiers' passed on the way to embarkation, i Mr Barnett, ' acting for the New Zealand. Government agent in Sydney, in conjunction with'flic Returned 1 Soldiers and Sailors League, placed a wreath oil the Cenotaph 'at sundown on belialf of the Government and the'people of New Zealand.

NOTEWORTHY GATHERING AT FEDERAL CAPITAL.

FOUNDATION STONE; OF AVAR MEMORIAL LAID.

United Press Assn by El. Tel. Copyright

(Australian Press Association.) (.Received' April 25, 11 p;ni.) .;.... CANBERRA. April 25/ ' There was a-noteworthy' gathering at 'the- Federal capital. ’ when thp Governor-General laid the foundation stdner'of the Australian AVac Memorwhich will- be of a f majestic” character; in the presence ,of detachments of returned men;'-With a guard of honor. from; the Royal Military College, the;Prime Minister;and heads - of churches, fol lowed by* a devotional service- which wap'-broadcast 'throughout Australia. . 1 ‘ ,*