ANZAC DAY

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12431, 27 April 1926, Page 3

ANZAC DAY

CELEBRATIONS IN ENGLAND t “THE TWENTY-NINTH” REPRESENTED SIR JAMES ALLEN’S ADDRESS By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright Ecntp-’ Telegram. LONDON, April 25. Practically every unit of the 29th Division was represented at the Anzac Day celebrations, including MajorGeneral D. E. Cayley, who served throughout the Gallipoli campaign, and afterwards commanded £he division. The First Lancashire’s Band used the silver drums and instruments which form part of the regimental memorial. Among the wreaths on the Cenotaph waa one from Sir James Allen. After the march-past Sir Hunter Weston and Sir lan Hamilton addressed the men. , Sir James Allen, in an address at the cemetery at Walton-on-Thames, said that no part of the Empire was more loyal to the Flag, King, and Constitution than New Zealand. Other partis were stronger, but. they could hope that the time would never come when there would be disunion. He hoped that all would pull together in the interests of peace and righteousness. WREATH FROM AUCKLAND Lady Allen laid a wreath encased in ice on the Cenotaph on behalf of the mothers of dead soldiers of Auckland, of whom a number have now visited Britain. A j card was attached to the wreath, and bore the words: ‘‘They live who died that we might live.” Later Sir James and 1 Lady Allen visited the cemeteries at Walton and Brookwood, where they laid wreaths on the monuments erected to the memory of New Zealind soldiers buried there. IN MELBOURNE MR BRUCE ADDRESSES PEOPLE REMARKABLE ENTHUSIASM. By Telegraph.—Pre«s Assn. —Copyright. MELBOURNE, April 26. Remarkable enthusiasm marked the celebration of Anzac Day yesterday. Returned soldiers participated in a march through the streets to the Exhibition Building, where a commemoration service was held, at which Mr Bruce, the Prime Minister, was the principal speaker. A temporary cenotaph was erected on the steps of the Federal Parliament Buildings, . and a great number of wreaths were placed at its base. The ceremonies were marred by heavy rain. SYDNEY MAKES HOLIDAY By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received April 56, 9.10 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 26. The weather was glorious for the Anzac Day holiday, which was generally observed. The chief events were iaces at Rosehill, inter-State tennis contests, and football matches in various codes. Among the doings of the day were many Anzac reunions, entertainments for wounded and sick soldiers, and other commemorative gatherings. REPLY TO HNG’SMESSAGE

DAY OF SACRED MEMORIES UNDIMINISHED DEVOTION. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, April 26. The Governor-General has sent the following reply to the message from the King: “Your Majesty’s gracious message has been communicated to the people of New Zealand, who appreciate most deeply the association of Your Majesty and the Queen in their observance of this day of sacred memories. They desire me to renew their assuranoe that the spirit of devotion to Your Majesty and the Empire which was shown so clearly on that first Anzao Day remains undiminished throughout this Dominion.” WAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION-STONE LAID. * BLENHEIM, April 26. Anzac was observed here with more than usual impressiveness. The customary, united memorial service was attended by a huge crowd, following which the foundation-stone of the provincial war memorial was laid by the Major, Mr McKenzie. A ceremonial march-past of 500 mounted and infantry took plaoe. The AdjutantGeneral, Colonel Smythe, was the principal speaker at the Anzao concert, when the theatre was packed. AT HOKITIKA HOKITIKA, April 26. Anzac Day was held here yesterday in fine weather. There was a large attendance _ at the memorial service, wreaths being placed on the cenotaph and other memorials, and at the cemetery. GATHERING’aTNEW - PLYMOUTH IMPRESSIVE DEMONSTRATION. NEW PLYMOUTH, April 26. Anzac Day provided the largest-and most impressive demonstration yet held here. The assembly in the pnrk numbered 9000 or 10,000, including 2150 on parade, of whom nearly 500 were territorials, 200 returned men and veterans, 600 cadets, 80 hoy scouts, and three hands. During the morning . wreaths were laid on the soldiers’ graves in the cemetery, also the Maori War victims’ graves, and on the graves of two American sailors who were drowned at Moturoa a few years ago. FITTING OBSERVANCE .ADDRESSES AT TAUMARUNUI TAUMARUNUI, April 26. Anzac Day was observed fittingly yesterday, when a lengthy procession of returned soldiers, nurses, South African veterans, Maori War veterans, and representatives of all local institutions marched to the memorial croes erected by returned soldiers of the district here. Appropriate addresses were delivered by the Rev. T. Weatherhog and Mr C. C. Marsack. GISBORNE SERVICES GISBORNE, April 26. The Anzac Day memorial services were largely attended. Ex-service men decided to revive the Returned Soldiers’ Association.

MEMORIAL GATES UNVEILED AT STRATFORD. Per Press Association. STRATFORD, April 26. There waa splendid weather yesterday for the Anzac Day celebrations, which included the unveiling by General Sir A. Russell, of the memorial to tho fallen soldiers of the town and district in the form of handsome entrance gates to the town’s sports ground, Victoria Park. The proceedings were very impressive, and a large crowd was present. KELBURN NORMAL SCHOOL There was a large, gathering at the service at the Kelburn Normal School. Among those present were members : . the school committee, Professor and Mrs Tennant, Mr Kidson (headmaster), and a number of Girl Guides. The proceedings opened with the singing oi tho hymn, “O God, Our Help,” at the conclusion of which Captain I!. H. Nimino spoke of the landing at Gallipoli, and of tho valour of Lieutenant B. C. Freyberg in swimming to the mainland to light flares. The service ended with the hymn, “Requiem,” and tho sounding of tho “Last Post” by Bandmaster Jackson, of the Salvation Army. The accompaniments for the hymns were played by Mr Bryant. EASTBOURNE The Anzao Day ceremony at Eastbourne was again held in the square fronting its main public school, in the presence of many local and visiting exsoldiers, including many who actually took part in the Gallipoli landing eleven years ago. Tho ceremony commenced with a parade of returned soldiers, led by Boy Scouts, from the Post Office to the school square. A programme similar to that of last year, including the singing of the hymns “O God, Our Help” and “God of Our Fathers” (Kipling’s; Recessional), and the singing of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Requiem” (by Mr H. Pierard), and fine addresses by the Mayor (Mr H. M. Jones), the headmaster of Eastbourne School (Mr Eustace King M.A.) • Captain Skelly, of Croydon School; Mr O. N. Gillespie, and Mr _ Roy Hull; the Revs. G. Knowles-Smith and O. M. Stent, M.A. made the ceremony a very worthy and memorable one. The bedecking of the school’s Roll of Honours Board with wreaths by Mr Lou Cdmrie, the untuning of the school ensign to the bugle salute of the South African veteran, Qynl Girdlestone (the Youngest trumpeter among the colonials at the Boer War), and the playing of Chopins celebrated “Funeral March” by the orchestra under the baton of Mr Charles Salvatore Cimino, closing with the Benediction and the singing of the National Anthem, made a solemn impression on all present. NORTHLAND SCHOOL Vr .- A , t * ho Northland School, Mr C. H Nicholls, chairman of the local school committee, presided, the service being held m the open with a goodly gathering of children, parents, and residents, devotional exercises being conducted bv r-o , a la T-reader of the Church of England and addresses being given by Mr B. Egley, of the Returned Soldiers Association, and Mr Howarth the headmaster of the Northland School. Hymns appropriate to the occasion, including “Lest We Forget,” w ®?'e sung by the audience, the bugle call ‘Sunset” was played by Mr Guise of the R.S.A., and ‘the proceedings closed with the National Anthem. A feature of the proceedings was the presentation by Mrs E. A. James, formerly chairwoman of the school committee, of a facsimile of the original picture by Charles Dixon, R.A., “now in the National Art Gallery, Sydney, depicting the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli on April 25th, 1915, which was presented to the Australian Commonwealth Government by Austin Taylor, of London. The picture, framed in oak and suitably inscribed, was unveiled by Mrs James, who presented it to the school, and in doing so expressed the hope that it might remain as a continual reminder to the children attending the school of the heroism, devotion and self-sacrifice of those who had laid down their lives in order that the world might be free from the menace of militarism, and that onr homes and liberties might be preserved against the aggressions of an unscrupulous foe. Mr Howarth, in accepting the gift, together with that of a supply of Anzac cards, expressive of “Young New Zealand’s Resolve.” to prove worthy of the sacrifices made on their behalf, expressed his appreciation of Mrs James’c action, and thanked her very heartily for the appropriate nature of the gift.

AT UPPER HUTT Over a thousand persons assembled at the State School ground on Sunday afternoon to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli. Maidstone Park not being available, the Mayor arranged with the chairman of the school committee for the use of the school grounds, which being three acres in extent, were ample for the occasion. A motor-lorry was placed at the Mayor’s disposal by Mr W. H. Edwards, carrier, and after being used for the transport of seats from the Record Hall, was utilised as a platform for the speakers and members of the Borough Council, The Municipal Brass Band, Druid’s Lodge, members in regalia. Oddfellows, Bov Scouts, and others mustered ia good numbers. The Mayor of Upper Hutt (Mr A. J. McCurdy) spoke on “‘Remembrance” and “Preparedness” ; he also read a list of over 50 name, compiled thfCt afternoon from memory of local enlisted men who had died in action or from war disabilities. The Rev. (“Sergeant”) F. B. Lawrence, Methodist Minister from Karori, delivered the returned soldiers’ address, choosing for his subject “Sacrifice.” The Rev. G. V. Kendrick, i*:ar of St. John’s, Trentham, also spoke, and took as his text “Thanksgiving.” The Lord’s Prayer, and a reading of a passage from the Old Testament were entrusted to the Rev. J. Holmes, Presbyterian minister of St. David:.. Upper Hutt. The, National Anthem was sung as an introduction to tie ceremony, anil was accompanied by t.Ki local band, the addresses being interspersed with hymns, “O Ged Our Help in Ages Past,” “Lead, Kindly Light.” and “Lest IVe Forget.” The “Garland of Flowers” was player! by the band at the conclusion of th* programme, and “The Last Post” was sounded by Band-Leader Neighbours. Special services were held on Sunday morning at St. John’s (Anglican), Tientham: St. David’s (Presbyterian), aqd St. Joseph's (Roman Catholic! churches, Upper Hutt. The Borough Council was officially represented at St. John’s and St. Joseph’s services by the Mayor in the morning and hy the Mayor and Mayoress at St. David's service in the evening. Borough councillors and their wives were present at the morning and evening services at all the churches. Special services were also held in the afternoon at Silverstream (Presbyterian), Wi Tako Prison (Bov. J. Holmes), and at Wallaceville Hall, Mungaroa (Rev. G. V. Kendrick)