THE PATHWAY TO GLORY

Taranaki Daily News, 27 April 1932, Page 10

THE PATHWAY TO GLORY

HAWERA ANZAC DAY ADDRESSES. INSPIRATION OF RECESSIONAL, Impressive addresses were given by Adjutant H. Mackenzie and the Rev. R. E. Evans at the Hawera service on the evening of Anza c Day. On Anzac Day, said Adjutant Mackenzie, their song was one of triumph. Men had sacrificed their lives on the field for freedom’s cause, and the survivors were left to talk proudly. But what had the survivors done? Did they remember? And did that remembrance make them better men and women?

He wanted to say something that would come as a benediction to those who were still sorrowing. The pathway to the highest glory was the pathway of sacrifice, and they could remember that their sorrow was one without shame.

An address based on Kipling’s Recessional was delivered by the Rev. R. E. Evans. No Anzac service, he said, would, be complete if they failed to sing this hymn. To understand it properly they should remember that it was written during the Diamond Jubilee, when every corner of the most majestic empire the world had ever seen sent its representatives to London for a pageant that was past description and the wonder of the world. Every nation of the world sent a battleship for the naval pageant, in which British ships if placed end to end would have reached for 30 miles. Prompted by this display Kipling wrote the Recessional. He visualised the necessity for a Higher Power from Which the Empire gathered strength and power. The last two lines of the first verse were based on the Book of Judah, “Keep they soul diligent lest thou forget the things thou hast seen.”

The next two verses dealt with tlie military and the naval reviews. The writer demonstrated that though kings might rise and fall a humble and contrite heart was,the eternal sacrifice and a mighty power. Righteousness was tlie mark of a great nation, and sin was always a reproach to a people. If the nation lost the devotional spirit and boasted like heathen people without the law of God they should remember Nebuchadnezzar. They should remember that it was the Law of God that had made the Empire what it was. The last verse drew attention to the failure of human endeavour alone. “Some may trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will call on the name of God.” The Empire had a wonderful past; so wonderful that in the greatest of wars they had found loyalty, fidelity and sacrifice. Now it was for the nation, still holding dominion under the awful hand of God, to be in the forefront for treater ideals than war. Mr. Evans concluded with the quotation: —

“Crown, O God, Thine own endeavour, Cleave our darkness with Thy sword. Feed the faint and hungry heathen, With the richness of .Thy word. Cleanse the body of this empire Through the glory of the Lord.” AUROA FARMERS’ UNION. THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD. The Auroa branch of the Farmers’ Union held its annual meeting on Friday, when there was a very fair attendance. The provincial president attended also and made an appeal on behalf of the union. The officers elected, were: President, Mr. A. W. King; secretary and treasurer, Mr. H. Hartley; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. C. Langlands and J. C. Duff; auditor, Mr. R. G. Muggeridge; executive committee, Messrs. Lyndon, Deegan, Langlands and Duff; delegates to conference, Messrs. A. C. Langlands and T. Blair.

Discussions arose over noxious weeds, farmers’ milk lorry licenses, benzine tax in connection with road, upkeep and milk grading. Remits were proposed concerning them to be sent to the annual conference.

One new member was proposed and welcomed by the chairman. It was decided that the secretary send a letter of condolence to Mr. and. Mrs. Horgan. The motion was carried in silence.

In his report Mr. King said he regretted that unsatisfactory conditions generally prevailed. The season had been very dry and the factory payments would, not make up for the decline in butter-fat. The meetings had been better attended, there being an average of 14 against 8 last year. Lectures had been given by Mr. Denize, Mr. Williams, Mr. Hume and Mr. E. K. Cameron, each meeting being well attended. Up to date nothing has been heard about a bonus on bobby calves. Membership showed a decline. Only 27 paid during the year, against 48 last year, owing no doubt to the financial position. red cross concert and dance. HAWERA ARTISTS VISIT OHANGAI A very enjoyable concert and dance was held in the Oliaugai hall on Friday night. The concert was conducted by the Hawera Scottish Society in aid of Red Cross funds. The hall was packed, those present including visitors from surrounding districts. Mr. W. G. Simpson outlined the aims of the Bed Cross Society and the object of holding the concert. Those contributing to the programme were Mr. W. G. Simpson and Miss Wilson (songs). Misses J. and B. Tonks (vocal duets), Mr. C. J. McFadyen (monologues), Misses Clement, Huggins and Bryant (novelty vocal trios), Miss Joan Tonks (elocutionary items), Miss Healey (step dances), Mr. Simpson and the Rev. E. S. Emmitt (humorous stories), Mr. E. K. Cameron (conjuring tricks). The programme concluded with a one-act play, "The Silver Salt Cellars,” the cast being Mrs. Reid, Misses Bryant, Healey and Boyce. The aocompanistes were Mrs. Muir, Miss Huggins and Miss G. Percy. At the conclusion of the programme supper was served by the ladies, after which the floor was cleared and dancing continued to music played by Mrs. Muir. Mr. Simpson and Mr. G. Cunningham were masters of ceremonies. The memHrs of the Ohangai Football Club have settled down to serious training and present indications point to their having a good team again, this season.