ARMISTICE DAY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16590, 12 November 1919, Page 3

ARMISTICE DAY.

NO CELEBRATIONS IN FRANCE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received Nov. 12, 9.20 a.m/ PARIS, Nov. IE There were no organised celebrations on the anniversary of the armistice, owing to the proximity or the Parliamentary elections.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SYDNEY COMMEMORATION. SYDNEY, Nov. 11. There were impressive commemoration ceremonies to-day. All activity ceased lor two minutes at 11 o’clock. Shipping in the harbour stopped, and the courts adjourned. There were special services in the churches. The Governor read the King’s message and the Last Post was sounded. There were similar solemn proceedings in all States. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Atsn. WELLINGTON RESOLUTION. WELLINGTON, Nov. 11. The Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association passed the following resolution; “In recording the first anniversary of the cessation of hostilities _ln the great European war, this association honours the memory of those men who laid down their lives in the fight for freedom and reaffirms its determination to see that adequate provision is made for all dependents.” CHILDREN’S DAY AT WANGANUI. WANGANUI, Nov. 11. Armistice Day was celebrated by a big gathering of children drawn from the schools in Wanganui and district, extending as far as Koroniti, up the Wanganui River, and to Mangamalm. Over 4000 children and 4000 adults were present. Drill and other expositions were given by various schools. The children were all entertained to lunch and tea. SCENE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 11. In accordance with the desire of his Majesty tho King, the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice uas observed in the manner prescribed. Five minutes before tho hour* the church hells tolled, but promptly at 11 a.m. all business ceased. The scene in the Square, ' where the race crowds were congregated, was most impressive, trams and motors coming to a stop, and the concourse standing with bowed beads.