SCHOLARS PAY HOMAGE TO ANZACS

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 92, 20 April 1935, Page 6

SCHOLARS PAY HOMAGE TO ANZACS

[Services of Commemorate. In City Schools Thousands of scholars in Palmerston North on Thursday paid simple but reverent homage to tho Anzacs —those who live and those who died. The usual services were held early as a week’s vacation, including Anzac Day, is being enjoyed. College Street.

Appropriately enough, the speaker at College Street was Mr J. A. Grant, an Old Boy, and son of the first headmaster, who recalled that 20 College street boys had fought in the war. Their heroism, whether they returned or not, merited remembrance. Colonel J. 11. Whyte, committeo chairman, handed to Mr AY. A. Swinbourn, headmaster, a copy of ‘ ‘Carillion.” The painting was a gift to the school from Mrs L. A. Bale, whose three sons, Devon, Geoffrey, Derek, attended College Street. Russell Street. At Bussell Street the main feature of the commemorative service was a thoughtful address by Eev. J. Hubbard. Appropriate hymns, including the New Zealand Anthem, were sung. Barbara Smith recited Lawrence Binyon’s stirring poem ‘‘For the Fallen.” Several committeemen participated in the service. All artistic laurel wreath was subsequently placed on the cenotaph on behalf of the school. Terrace Bud. At Terrace End the speaker was Major Lindsay Gardner, who, utilising a number of well chosen anecdotes, gave a dear impression of the wartime friendship between various nationals, not only on the Allied side, but also among the Germans while the occupation lasted. Ho impressed on the children the value of brotherhood, which was one of the major factors preserving the integrity of the Empire. Mr AY. B. Tennent, chairman of the committeo, directed tho service; Eev. J. S. Pate led the devotions; Miss J. Wollwood playing tho music. Bruce Robinson read the roll of honour, and ltonaHunter recited ‘‘For the Fallen.” There was a good attendance of parents. Boys’ High School. With scholars, staff, Board of Governors and Old Boys’ Association participating, tho service at the Boys’ High School had a quality of great significance. The speaker, who had a message of hope and inspiration, was Eev. John Hubbard. Mr T. E. Hodder read to the assembly David's lament (from the book of Samuel), and Mr C. Eglinton, of the Old Boys’ Association, called the roll of honour. The singing was directed by Mr J. Holmes Runnicies. A beautiful floral tribute, the gift of Mr A. J. Shailor, was laid by the Gallipoli oak, pupils filing past in remembrance of the fallen. Technical School. The Technical School held a brief but adequate service of remembrance, scholars gathering in the assembly hall. A very fino address was given by Mr T. E. Hodder, a member of the Board of Governors, who stressed the need for making the sacrifice of Anzac a worth-while one. The reading was taken from the 4Gtli psalm. Girls’ High School.

At the Girls’ High School the speaker was Eev. John Hubbard, M.A., 8.D., the ceremony being conducted by the principal (Mrs M. Rhodes). Mr Hubbard prefaced his address by reminding his audience that Anzac Day was a day of remembrance, and New Zealand’s great secrcd day, pointing out the fitting way in which to remember the sacrifice. In conclusion, he brought his remarks to bear personally on his audience, saying it was up to them (0 do their bit in the cause of peace. West End School. Rev. P. O. Ball was the speaker at West End School, and his address, though short, was inspired with the spirit of Anzac. The headmaster (Mr H. W. Jackson) conducted the ceremony. The school is to place a wreath on liie Memorial on Anzac Day. At Central School. The usual observance of Anzac Day was carried out at tho Central School. The speakers were Mr Harold Pierard, on behalf of the E.S.A. and the Eev. 11. 1,. Richards. The National Anthem was sung by the assembled children and also the hymn ‘ ‘ Lest we Forget. ’ ’ Kipling’s ‘ ‘ Recessional ” was also given. A minute’s silence was observed as a tribute to the memory of the Fallen and wreaths were placed on the roll of honour and Lieutenant Gray and Captain Palmer’s photographs in tho school. A wreath was placed on tho city "War Memorial.