MANY SERVICES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22403, 27 April 1936, Page 14

MANY SERVICES

SUBURBAN CEREMONIES EX-SERVICEMEN PARADE CHURCH COMMEMORATION Services were held by various suburban local bodies on Saturday morning, one of the largest being at Onehunga, where an attendance of 2000 included members of the Veterans' Home. There was also a parade of ex-service-men. An address was given by Pastor M. J. Savage, assisted by members of the local clergy. Nearly 1500 people attended a service at Devonport, where an address was given by the Rev. H. V. Salmon, and official wreaths were laid on the War Memorial. Captain J. G. C. Wales addressed a gathering in tho Foresters' Hall, Birkenhead, while interdenominational services were held in the Do Luxe Theatre, Mount Albert, and other suburban districts. Various churches held special services. Holy Communion was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral, while a Solemn Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral. At a commemorative service in the Church of tho Holy Sepulchre on Saturday evening the ceremony of lighting the Lamp of Remembrance was performed by members of Toe H. Tho Auckland Hebrew congregation celebrated Anzac Day with a special commemorative service conducted by the rabbi, the Rev. A. Astor. Special services also were held in churches yesterday. The Waikumeto Cemetery A short and simple service which attracted an attendance of over 300 was held before the Soldiers' Memorial at the Waikumeto cemetery. The chairman of tho Glen Eden Town Board, Mr. A. J. Routley, presided, and the Revs. J. H. Cable and V. Le C. Binet assisted with the service. The Western Suburbs Returned Soldiers' Association, the Navy League, the Victoria League and various local bodies were represented. Wreaths were laid on the memorial by returned soldiers, local school children and individuals. Wreaths were also laid on to the number of 550 on soldiers' graves by the Victoria League and the sailors' graves were likewise attended to by the Navy League. There was a larger attendance than usual at the service at O'Neill's Point Cemetery, Bayswater, where tho Rev. Hill Johnston conducted the service. The address was given by Mr. K. J. Dellow, headmaster of the Takapuna Grammar School. At Takapuna, following a parade of returned soldiers, who marched to the Gaiety Theatre, a service was held, presided over by the Mayor, Mr. >T. Guiniven. An address was given by the Rev. E. S. Emmitt. Northcote and Otahuhu At Northcote the returned soldiers, under Mr. W. E. Carter, marched to the war memorial, where a short ceremony was held. Wreaths were laid on the Shrine. In the evening, the M vvor, Mr. R. Martin, presided at a civic service in the King's Theatre, conducted by the Revs. H. Isherwood. S. L. Boot and W. Gatman. Addresses were given by Sir Clutha Mackenzie and the Rev. J. W. McKenzie.

An impressive service was held at the monument at Otahuhu, where there was a large muster of returned men and the public. An address was given by the Mayor, Mr. C. R. Petrie, M.P. A well-attended service was held in Papatoetoe Town Hall. It was followed by a parade of returned men and others to the school memorial gates, where the customary changing tho guard and depositing of floral emblems were carried out.

The Papaktira service, on account of rain, was held in the Regent Theatre A procession of returned soldiers and others marched along the Great South Road to the Soldiers' Memorial, whore wreaths were placed, and then marched to the theatre. A combined citizens' service was held in the Anglican Church in the evening. PROVINCIAL GATHERINGS SERVICES AND PARADES THE SACRIFICES OF WARFARE Homage to the fallen was paid throughout the Auckland Province on Anzac Day. In the larger centres and the smaller townships, wherever it was practicable for the residents to gather together, united tribute was offered to the memory of those who gave their lives on the battlefields of the Great War. The war memorials were in the majority of cases the focal points for this annual observance.

Maoris and Europeans, returned soldiers and others, took their part in the numerous services. Processions which included children were held in many centres and bemedalled ex-soldiers paraded in memory of their comrades. Wreaths were deposited and speakers, praising the spirit of the Anzncs, expressed the hope that such sacrifices would never be called for again. SOUTHERN CENTRES IMPRESSIVE SERVICES RAIN AFFECTS ATTENDANCES Details of the observance of Anzac Day in Southern centres are given in Press Association messages as follows: — Wellington.—Anzac Day was made the occasion not only for remembrance of the fallen, but also for the expression of hope for peace among the living. The largest crowd seen for several years attended the united service at the War Memorial, The parade of returned soldiers numbered 1138. In addition, there were naval men from H.M.S. Dunedin, H.M.S. Lcith and H.M.S. Wellington. Commemoration services were also held in many suburbs and in nearly all the schools, with large attendances and particularly representative parades of returned soldiers. Christchurch. —Tlio weather on Anzac Day was wet and wintry, especially during the afternoon, when most of the ceremonies were held. The procession was held as usual, but there were fewer peoplo lining the streets along the route. The service, which is always conducted at the King Edward Barracks, was well attended. The GovernorGeneral, Viscount Gahvay, and Lnd.v Gahvny were present at the service. The address was delivered by Mr. W. J. Jordmij M.P. About 400 returned soldiers paraded, and of this number 100 bore wreaths presented by local bodies and individuals. After the sorvice the wreaths were displayed at the western entrance to the cathedral. Dunedin. —Anzac Day was marred by heavy rain, which fell practically ail day, interfering with the attendance at the military ceremony at the Cenotaph in Queen's Gardens. The service, nevertheless, was an impressive one. The principal service was held in the afternoon at the Town Hall by the lieturned Soldiers' Association, a large number of people being addressed by the Rev. D. C. Herron.