ANZAC DAY
GOVERNOR-GENERAf.’S ADVICE
(United Press Association.—liy Electro Telegraph.—Copyright.)
AUCKLAND. April 17
Speaking at the Returned Soldiers’ Re-union to-night, the Governor-Gen-eral said that he was not quite sure whether, if we were going to keep Aiymc Day properly, we should not somewhat alter the character of the celebration. “ J think we are a little inclined to strike a too mournful note —not too solemn a note,” he said. “ I think we should try to begin to put the sadness of it all out of our minds, and dwell a little more on the glory of the day, and the gratitude we feel to the memory of those who fell—our thankfulness for the example they gave to us and our appreciation of the glory they have achieved. The note should he more cheerful than mournful. lif we do that it will harmonise a little more with the general feeling as time goes on. Instead of having long speeches, the form of ceremony should he rather like that which takes place in London on Armistice Day.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1929, Page 3
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