SILVER AND BLACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23027, 3 May 1938, Page 13

SILVER AND BLACK

SPECIAL TIE WORN SOMEONE'S HAPPY THOUGHT POLICEMEN JOIN THE FUN [bv telegraph—OWN correspondent] WELLINGTON, Monday "I have no idea who thought of it. but whoever did produced an emblem which had a psychological effect which was one of the outstanding features of the whole wonderful affair," said the Hon. Vincent Ward, M.L.C., referring to the special tie worn bv the New Zealanders who went to Sydney for the Anzac Dav celebrations.

"Wherever one went in Sydney, whether to the races, the I?oyal Show, beaches, zoo, streets or hotels the tie was immediately recognisable," he said. "So New Zealanders themselves could join their fellow countrymen and Australians could play the part they wanted to, namely, to bo hosts. Wherever we wont our tie was the sign for 'Hullo, New Zealand.' "Another outstanding idea was being allowed to sleep and breakfast aboard the ship. No matter how generous and overwhelming the hospitality of Australia, tho men had always their homes to return to. The Australian police joined in with us and looked after everyone. On Anzac afternoon they could be seen playing 'two up' with the boys. "Only once did I see a fight," said Mr. Ward, "and an Australian lady said: 'Boys, you should not fight, but kiss and be friends.' and they did." THE SPIRIT OF OLD EVENTS OX RKTURX VOYAGE [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT J WELLINGTON, Monday "The same spirit of comradeship as of old was in evidence among tho 'Diggers' on the return trip from Australia by the Monowai." saiil one of the men who made the journey to Sydney for the Anzac Day celebrations. "After the magnificent send-off by many Australians at the wharf the men settled down to a very pleasant trip. "The first night was devoted mainly to resting after a strenuous but extremely enjoyable time ashore, but .the remainder of the time was spent in concerts, debates, old army games, and mock broadcasting programmes. The concert was described as being a 'Real Digger Show,' and the men entered into old army tunes and items with much of the vim of the days gone by. "The debate was on 'Should the trip to Sydney be an annual event?' and needless to say the affirmative secured an overwhelming victory."