Rongotea

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 98, 28 April 1939, Page 3

Rongotea

From Our Own Correspondent. Anzac Day Observance. The Coronation Hall was filled to capacity for the Anzac Day ceremony, the large attendance testifying to the renewed interest of the public in recent years. Mr L. H. YarraJl, chairman of the local Anzac committee, presided and paid tribute to the Palmerston North Salvation Army «Band, which had assisted at tho Rongotea service for the past 15 years. Adjutant Dick, who delivered the civilian address, spoke briefly upon the lessons on Anzac, and the necessity to put into practice the principles of peace and forebearance. In a later address, the Rev. J. W. Martin traced the history of monuments, how from the earliest days the custom had been perpetuated , and in every township and city throughout the world memorials and cenotaphs had been erected in honour and memory of those who had made the supreme sacrifice for their country in the Great War. He said that only by turning to God again could the world hope to be delivered from the threat of war. Assisting in the service were Revs. Barnett and Roberts. After the meeting in the hall, the Salvation Army Band headed the procession of some sixty returned soldiers, Girl Guides and official representatives to the War Memorial, where a short but impressive ceremony was conducted. Many ueautifui wreaths from local bodies and institutions were laid at the foot of the memorial.

The ladies of the district, under the leadership of Mrs L. H. Yarrall, entertained the members of the band and returned soldiers and their wives at, presided over by Mr W. Amey. chairman of the Rongotea Town Board, who expressed appreciation of the services of the band and the work of the ladies. A happy function concluded with community singing.