UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3673, 5 August 1924, Page 21

UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE. Since 1919 the Sunday most nearly approximating to August 4 has been keut by the United Friendly Societies of Dunedin as a day of remembrance for those of their members who, taking part in the great world struggle, gave up their all and who now lie in scattered graves, known and unknown, in almost every theatre of that stupendous struggle. This service has taken the form of a memorial church parade, and on Sunday the members of the various societies, wearing their distinctive regalia, mustered at the Art. Gallery, and headed by the Kaikorai Band, marched via Lower High street. Princes street, and the Octagon to the Central Mission Hall. Here a. most impressive service was conducted by the Rev. W. Walker, a former chaplain of the forces; who delivered an eloquent and impressive address on the words of St. Peter, ‘‘l will stir up your pure spirit with remembrance.” The Kaikorai Band, under the leadership of Mr Helmer Davie, played selections, as well as accompanying the congregational singing, while Mr R. K. Macfie presided at the organ and accompanied the solo singing of Mr Stanley Jackson and Mr H. Guyton. It is to be regretted that the muster of members has this year fallen below that of previous gatherings. The leaders of the different societies should take heed of this apparent falling off, and re-stimulate the zeal of their brethren in so worthy a cause.