OBSERVANCE AT SEDDON.

Marlborough Express, Volume L, Issue 97, 26 April 1916, Page 5

OBSERVANCE AT SEDDON.

Anzac Day was observed' by the residents of the- A water©, district in the following manner: —In tho morning the school children Dvserabled ■at the Seddon school to salute the flag. Their teacher (Mr Best) in addressing the children explained to them the meaning of the word "Anzac." After the salute the National Anthem was sung. Addresses were given by tho Rev. Mr Quintrell,,whose subject was the anniversary of "the landing, of the gallant troops on the Gallipoli Penin-. sula, Mr Kearney, Presbyterian Miiv ister, who spoke on ' 'Devotion to Duty," Mr Armstrong, "The vastness of the Empire;" and Lieut. J. Morrin explained the meaning of the colors of the flag. Before- dispersing the assemblage sang "God defend New Zealand." In th-e afternoon the unit of the Seddon National Reserve, joined by a contingent from the Ward' Restive and headed by tin.-. Ward band, formed up opposite the Post Office and marched to the Secldon Hall, where a. combined service was held. The hall was well filled. Tho Rev. Mr Quintrell and Mr Kearney gave stirring addi-osses, traversing the various aspects of the war, from the beginning. * A collection was taken tip in aid of tho Hod Cross, and resulted in £15 being obtained. A

hearty vote of thanks was passed' to the Ward band tor its attendance. i