ANZAC DAY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16723, 26 April 1920, Page 3

ANZAC DAY.

'SERVICE IN LONDON. AN IMPRESSIVE OCCASION. By Telegraph—Press Assn—Copyright. (Received April 26, 12.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 25. There was a large congregation at the Anzao service, including a sprinkling of Australian and New Zealand officers and men. General Archibald Hunter represented the King. The Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, Lord Milner, General .Chetwode, representing the Secretary for War, Sir lan Hamilton, Mr. lusher, Sir T. Mackenzie, Hon. Arthur Robinson, the AgentsGeneral and many Australian and New Zealand residents attended the service, which was impressive. The chancel was beautifully decorated with lilies and marguerites. Dr. Goldsmith, ex-Bishop of Banbury, was the preacher. He told the story of the Dominions’ rally to the Motherland and gave an eloquent and stirring, recital of the first landing at.* Anzao Gove. He reminded them of the glorious deeds the youngest 5f the nations had performed on the battlefields. Gallipoli gave to the Australians and New Zealanders what they needed, namely, historic traditions and Australasians for all time must live up to the deeds of their glorious heroes. The musical service was furnished by the Irish Guards’ Band. The service concluded with the “Last Post” and “Reveille.” The Australian Natives’ Association arranged a pilgrimage of Australians and New Zealanders to graves throughout the Kingdom on which flowers were laid with the inscription: “In grateful remembrance of the gallant sons of Australasia who fought and died for the Empire during the war. Their name' liveth for ever.” Sir T. Mackenzie visited Brookwood Cemetery in the morning and deposited a wreath in memory of the New Zealanders. He afterwards attended the memorial serviod in Walton Church.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COMMEMORATED IN SYDNEY. (Received April 26, 8.5 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 24. Anzao Day was commemorated by special services in the churches and speeches' in the Domain. A cold wintry snap was accompanied by wind and rain.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Received April 26, 12.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 26. • Six thousand Anzacs participated ih yesterday’s procession. Subsequently an impressive service was held in the Domain as a tribute to fallen comrades. Despite rain great crowds lined the streets and participated in the service. The day was similarly observed in other States.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A PLYMOUTH TRIBUTE. TO GALLIPOLI HEROES. (Received April 26, IQiSO a.m.) LONDON, April 25. Admiral Keyes and many marines who took part in tho Zeebrugge expedition, besides thousands of the public, partly cipated in the Anzao Day celebration on the Plymouth seafront. T. Harvey and W. Prentice, who took part in the Gallipoli landing, laid wreaths at the foot of the Armada Monument. The Mayor paid a tribute to the immortal dead.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NEW ZEALANDERS* IN SYDNEY. (Received April 26, 10.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 26. A body of New Zealand troops participated in the Anzac Day procession, which was' headed by General Birdwood. —Aus.-N.Z., Cable Assn. HOKITIKA CELEBRATIONS. - Per Press Association. HOKITIKA, April 26. Despite a heavy rainfall yesterday Anzao memorial services held in all tho churches were largely attended. At noon a foundation stone for the Westland Cenotaph in memory of the fallen Was laid in Cars Square by Lieutenant Frickleton, V. 0., in the presence of a large gathering of people. The Westland Roll of Honour now numbers upwards of 170 names. Funds for the memorial are coming in freely and over £IOOO has been raised by voluntary contributions.