Their Names Liveth For Evermore

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3265, 8 February 1926, Page 8

Their Names Liveth For Evermore

Unveiling of Palmerston and District Memorial

425 Names Perpetuated on Cenotaph

Detachments from the 7th and Bth Batteries N.Z.A., formed the Guard of Honour, The G.O.C. -was represented by Colonel HI E. PUkington C.8.E,, R.N.ZJL, the Colonel-Commandant, Central Command (Col C. Guy Powles C 3., D.aO.), by Major S. G. Sandle. R.N-ZA-, and the New Zealand Divi- , jion hy Major O. H. Mead. D. 5.0., N.Z.S.C. Representatives of the ■ ixhurohes present were the Revs. (Canon W. Fancourt and G. W. Dent, ;EL T. Peat, J- M. Stewart, C. W. DunI numb, R- Inglls. H .Grlnstead and lihislgn BY. Fraser. Apologies for absence were received from the Revs. G. T. Brown and M. A. Rugby Pratt. 'The comrades of the returned men. In mufU, inarched to tho ceremony, in large numbers, while many veterans of earlier campaigns brought If; th«r enfeebled frames to do a H eoldlerly duty by the men who had passed over, along with many others I w held their manhood cheap on this day dedicated to the dead. Many magnificent floral tributes were left to grace the shrine of sacrifice by relatives and comrades of the fallen

rows of trees be planted and a brass plate affixed to each one, bearing the name of a fallen soldier upon it. Failing the relatives being in a position to keep that plate shining and beautiful, and the trees growing in their natural splendour, the governing authority should assume that duty, as a work of love and respect, for all time. If the proposals were adopted and the street named "Anzac Boulevard,” then in the centre of the town would grow and mature, a living memorial to the men who went from the district.

The Mayor, in speaking to the younger generation, emphasised the fact that the memorial was In no sense a monument to war, nor was it a mbnument erected to acclaim to the world that the Empire had achieved a great victory. It was a mark of respect_and love to the memory of those men who fought in the Great War and never returned. All the great men of the day In all parts of the world were battling with the complex problem of how to avoid wars lb future and if the children when viewing the monument, said to themselves that war must be a thing of the past, then it must have some Influence on tho world and the sacrifices of tho men who fought and fell will not have been made in vain. The speaker concluded by Impressing upon the younger people present the duties of citizenship, which were also Inter-woven with sacrifice. Ranks Never Tliinncd.

as well as others from clubs and commercial firms. - /

Mr. Nash said it was fitting that the duty of unveiling the memorial should fall to the first citizen of New Zealand- The country might well feel a-reminiscent-pride in the fact that for ; a long, period the whole system of enlistment was on a voluntary /basis. Only when more did still more men were called for did the Government have recourse to the ballot. ,The late Mr. Masisey had said New Zealand would give its last men and, its last shilling. They had never reached that stage, but still, there was great satisfaction in knowing that the quota of the New' Zealand Division was maintained till the end. They should always remember, too, the great work of the women of New Zealand. > Many a mother, wife and sister though suffering unknown and unknowable agony, had toiled night and day to provide comforts for those still in the firing line and to-day they should offer grateful thanks. Then there were the nurses, angels of mercy always at hand to tend.tbe sick and dying. Who could forget the valour of the nurses on the Mar quette, when they demanded that the wounded should first be placed in the boats and went to their deaths unflinchingly ,as true Britishers.

The ceremony, shorn of all pomp and display, was -impressive in Its and„ in keeping with the humble pride that was filling every breast. Tho sacrifices of war are blasted bodies and broken spirits, but even the smallest of these vie are assured, is not despised. How then, but in a spirit of deepest humility can we offer our tributes to the men, who did not come back ? This was the keynote of yesterday’s service.

The Prime Minister arrived with the Mayor and Messrs, Nash and ■Llnklater and representative officers, and after Inspecting: the Guard of Honour .tools post at the base of the monument. The Hymn “O God Our Help' in Ages Past," was followed by prayer led by the Rev. J. Milburn Slevrart, The Mayor’s address followed. .A 'p&y of Days. Ttf-anorrifw and In the dim distant dnya of the future, said the Mayor, that would always be remembered as a day of days In the history of Palmerston North. That day the citizens ware performing u duty that was almost overdue. By the erection of the memorial they would be endeavouring to show in some small way their deep sense of appreciation and love of those men whose names appeared upon It. Naturally, it had been thought that the ceremppy of unveiling Should be performed, by a citizen of Now Zealand and one holding the highest office in the Dominion. That was why the Prime Minister had been asked to officiate. There was nhio another reason; it had been thought fitting that a comrade-in-arms of those men should be the one to perform the ceremony—one who had shared their trials and triumphs and had taken part In their heroic deeds. The selection of the site for the memorial had been dominated by the sense that only the best that the town could offer, was good enough tor memorialising the supreme sacrifices of tho men who fell; "When 1 say that these men made the supremo sacrifice I want you to appreciate what this really means," continued the Mayor. “ It meant the giving up Of everything that was most dear to them. Whether it was games or business, everything was manfully and joyfully thrown aside that they might do their duty to themselves and to their country. It meant an appalling sacrifice for those who had to leave some sweetheart, some their mothers, some their wives and children —all this was done, that you and I might have a better place to live in." The monument also memorialised the sacrifice that those mothers and wives mado wheii they sent these boys away with a smile in their eyes and a breaking heart in their breasts. The figure of motherhood, which surmounted the memorial, faced as far as it was practicable, the fields of Flanders, where so many of New Zealand's soldiers lay. The Complete Scheme. As for the monument Itself, it would not bo possible to complete the whole layout until such time as the railway waii removed. It had been suggested that the whole of the land on which it now ran from the western side of the, Square to Terraco End, be taken fever bar tbe jßorpugh ao.d .that twa v.

After speaking of his association with the men in camp and the receipt of the news of the first shock of battle, Mr. Nash concluded by urging that the memorial should be a lasting tribute to the men who gave their lives and whose memory they fevered.-

Followed the singing of Kipling’s Recessional, after which the Prime Minister delivered his address. Prime Minister's- Address.

The Prime Minister spoke of the pleasure he felt In unveiling such a fine memorial, but at the same time he wanted them to believe he was far too humble a member of the N.Z.E.P. to be asked to carry out such a function. He had accepted the honour, however, first, as Prime Minister, and secondly, on behalf of the returned soldiers of New Zealand. The citizens were surely to be congratulated for their very fine effort in establishing such a monument to those who fell at the front. This was an Empire-wide movement, and it was pleasing to see in the most remote parts of the country, the great efforts of the settlers in recognising the aid of the men who served and in particular, the names and valour of those who fell in action. jOutslde j New Zealand, at Samoa, cj-allipoli, Somme, Messines, Passchendaele, Le Quesnoy, Palestine, Suez on the Canal and many other places their names had been written, yet it was fitting, too, that they should not be forgotten at home. If they were proud of tho name their men had made, they were still more proud of the sacrifice of the mothers. This monument was not one to perpetuate war, but to recognise that 400 odd of their best citizens had died to protect the Flag, Freedom and the Constitution. He believed their race had a special mission in the world and all must assist to the best of their ability to bring peace among the nations; but it must bo peace with honour. Duties To The Living. The memorial was a reminder to them, too, that they had still further duties closely concerning the dependents of the men whose names were on tho scroll before them; to the returned men whose heal* 1 ' was ; '~- r. a .

An impressive, draped figure, and a vast concourse converging on it from all points, despite tlie wet, blustering weather that only a strong purpose could have braved. The people of Palmerston North and district gathered in their hundreds yesterday afternoon to witness the unveiling of the soldiers’ memorial, and by the same act to pay public homage to the men whose names it perpetuates. Heavy rain fell during the day, but ceased during tho ceremony, only to resume immediately afterwards.

The unveiling was performel by the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. J. G. . Coates) who was accompanied by the Mayor of Palmerston North (Mr F J.,Nathan), Messrs J. A. Nash, J. Linklater and Gordon Eliott, M.’sP.

As the flags fell away ,the cenotaph was revealed for the first time in all its beauty. The Rev. H. T. Peat pronounced (he Benediction, the "Last Post” was sounded and the ceremony concluded.

Many beautiful floral tributes to the fallen were laid at the foot of the Memorial at tho conclusion of the ceremony. Many bore no inscription to indicate from whom they _ had come. Those decipherable were as follow: “In memory of Lieut. E. Holben, Gnr. Lindsay Brown and Spr. L. Maisey from Holben and Kirk staff; from C. M. Ross Coy; memory of Bdr. Priest, from J. G. Jamieson, Capt. A. T. Abraham from Abraham and Williams Ltd.; memory of John Andrews, Joseph Fitzgerald, R. L. Manoy and A. Nesbit from Joseph Nathan and Co.; from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Park and family; memory of Pte. G. L. Bailey from his wife and sons; memory of Lieut. J. W. Cobb from his brother; from Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Nathan: memory of A. J. Gittings from Collinson and Cunnlnghame, Ltd.; from Boys’ High School Board of Governors; from Mayor and Councillors; from Manawatu Racing Club; memory of Harold Childs from his mother; memory of Rfmn^-^JT

paired and those for whom he was the breadwinner. It wais almost impossible to satisfy everyone, “but it is for you and me to carry out the promises made the men when they went away.” If wo could make the lot of mother, sister or brother happier, he felt surd the men would expect them to do so. There had been two Pension Boards and although the members comprised both military and medical men and they had all the records before them, he realised that the human element was apt to overlook vital facts. “If you know of some dependent or returned soldier with a grievance—l don't mean the grouches, there are only one or two of those, thank God—but a genuine soldier, we will do our best for him. Let him come along and we shall go into it personally and see what we can do over and above the pensions,” ho added. "It is public money and we have to be careful, but I believe the public of New Zealand will see that these men who have given us our freedom will be properly looked after.” If New Zealand could do anything to bring about a better understanding between the nations, it would be done, but that peace could best be secured by the country being prepared. New Zealand must be perfectly sure that it was in a position, should trouble arrive, to equip itself. The country's responsibility reached down to the younger people and they should be brought up ready to serve and take their place in the Empire. Towards Peace. Noble men were striving to bring about an international court of justice but we must accept our present responsibility and, the speaker thought, a greater share in regard to Naval The Prime Minister quoted a recent statement of the King: ‘‘My dearest hope is that the great work of appeasement,, and reconciliation will provide a firm peace and friendship among the nations,” and similar expressions from Sir Austen Chamberlain, M. Briahd and other International figures. It was pleasing to know that Britain was funding her debts, as well as helping her weaker allies and placing principle before power and money. They must follow suit and live up to tho high traditions set by the great men of the past: by our soldiers and sailors. “In the name of God Almighty. I unveil this memorial.”

Stonet from Palmerston Noctlk Officers’'Club; from Mr. afitt Mrs. P. A. McHardy; from Returned Soldiers’ Association: memory o,f Lt. J. H. Gray; from Watson Brok ltd.; memory of her son from Mrs. 'A. E. Webster; from Mrs. M. Cohen; memory of Ivor G. Bassett from father and mother; from office staff New Zealand Railways: from directors and staff of P.D.C.; memory or M. R. Harper from W. 11. Cox; memory of Pte. E. F. Haddon from \relatlves; from Superintendent and Mrs. W. H. Barnard; memory of Phil. Macintlre; from C. M. and M. E. Imrie; memory of Berty Albert Pollas; from staff and students Palmerston North Technical School; memory of Clark Allan rfom his mother: memory of Robt. B. Bilks from mother,. brother and sister; memory of Wilkie Marion from Hopwood Hardware Co. and staff; memory of Lieut. Fowler, Sgt. Ciax-k. and Sgt. Meuli from Goldingham and Beckett; from Manawatu Patriotic Society; from Manawatu Daily Times; from Mrs, Davenport and family; from St. John Ambulance; in memory of Y. Liddell, K. Heley and L. Ford from Barraud and Abraham; memory of Phil, and brave comrades from X. Lyons, Vfv"”'-

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