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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11953, 30 April 1902, Page 6

The ceremony of unfurling the Bag at tho West Pukekohe school took place on Saturday afternoon in the school grounds, in the presence of a good number of parents and children. The chairman of the School Committee, assisted by tho headteacher and others, performed the ceremony, by calling on Miss Hamlin to unfurl the flag, which that lady did in the usual manner. The chairman of committee then said a few appropriate words and called on Mr. Flavell, who explained the flag and what it represents, pointing out to the children that even they in distant New Zealand were part and parcel of the Great British Empire, which was so vast that the sun never sets on the King's dominions. The Rev Mr. Dobson also gave a few words of advice to the children, asking them to have respect for the flag, now flying overhead, which was tho symbol of liberty and justice. After the saluting, and singing the "Bed, White, and Blue," with the National Anthem, tho proceedings terminated.—[Own Correspondent.} The public meeting advertised to be held at the Auckland Tabernacle last night did not take place owing to the inclemency of the weather, and was postponed until Thursday evening next.