ANZAC DAY.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14589, 26 April 1918, Page 7

ANZAC DAY.

GENERAL BIRDWOOD'S MESSAGES

(Elec. Tel. Copyright— United Press Assn.) SYDNEY, April 25.

Anzac Day was celebrated -with a parade of returned soldiers, and : tbe greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Recruiting rallies- and intercession services were lield.

*■ (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, last night. The Governpi'-General has received the* following, ■'. telegram from General Birdwood: "On this third anniversary of Anzac Day, I desire to convey the greetings of members, of the Australian Imperial Force to the people of NewZealand, and to assure them that the •New Zealand and) Austrian troops are continuing to uphold the great traditions established on April 25, 1915. The many months during, which -. the New Zealand and , Australian troops fought literally shoulder to 'shoulder m common cause can never be forgotten by either. All who are fighting to.-day realise that the safety and * honor of their home and people are as much m their safe custody* as they were three years ago, and m this trust they will not fail. ■'-■'•" y NAPIER, last/night. Anzac Day was celebrated, 'by.; , a united non-episcopai sprVfce m the morning and a gathez'ing m the Municipal Theatre m the afternoon. A procession of returned soldiers and local military forces marched through the streets, and' patriotic and in-memoriam speeches were delivered in* tlie theatre 1 by the Mayor, member' for the district, and Dr. Boxer, president of. the R.S.A. ; '.WANGANUI, last night. Anznc Day was celebrated by religions services and military demonstrations. FEILDING, last night.

Ansiac Day was. celebrated by a ohureh parade at ■ the ' Anglican Church this morning, at whicji a large number of returned officers and men were present, and a, united service m the hall m > the afternoon*. All the Pi'otestant ministers took party • anjl there was a very large gathering.

INVEHCARGILL, last night. , Anzac Day was qelebrated m fine weather. A close holiday was observed. Services were held m all the churches m the morning and were well attended. •A military parade and speeches were •held m tlie open m the afternoon, and a large patriotic meeting was held *m the theatre at night. The public entered sympathetically into the purpose of the day, the cbservance of which was hi every way satisfactory.