ARMISTICE DAY

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIX, Issue 3160, 12 November 1929, Page 5

ARMISTICE DAY

| 10CAL OBSERVANCE. | TRIBUTE AT TOWN HALL. Eleven years ago yesterday tho signing of \ the Armistice in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compeignc, '-Trance, terminated hostilities waged in the most devastating war mankind has ever known. The sacrifices made were ' not in vain, for the end of the Great ; War happily brought with it the I "triumph of right over might. In view Of the spirit that was ever before the Allied troops during the years of havoc and human waste, it is therefore fitting that the observance of the anniversary of Armistice Day should be more of a quiet, thankful and spiritual nature. More particularly so is this now when the wounds received by the participat- ; ing nations are healing. Yesterday was the first occasion on ■which the anniversary "has fell on a Monday, and consequently the observance throughout the Dominion was even simpler than last year, though no doubt from an individual viewpoint just as impressive. The Silent Tribute. HI In conformity with the wish of the King, the two minutes' silent tribute to •;the fallen was impressively observed) in Cambridge. The business area was fairly busy, but as the hour of eleven •was i signified by the striking of the clock at the Post Office all activ- ; ity came to a standstill and silence prevailed, until the siren from The Town .Ball indicated the end of the period. All business in the town was completely suspended during the silent tribute, ana pedestrians and moving traffic were suddenly called to a halt. Throughout the district, whether it was in the lomes, on the roads, or in the fields, the silent tribute was respectfully paid N to those, who — "'At.the going down of the sun And in the morning "We will remember.'». . i On Sunday appropriate references pere made to the subject of the anniversary at the various churches. AT THE SCHOOLS. The anniversary was suitably observed at the various district schools, the children assembling while the head teachers made appropriate references to the occasion. Rthe.-€Jambridge primary school the en and their teachers assembled in of the main building, where the laster, Mr P. 6. Lewis, gave a "but appropriate address -on the (Subject of the observance, after which Ithe assemblage paid the silent tribute. lit was noticeable that some scholar or \ scholars had 6nce again faithfully rejmembered the fallen, the customary wreath being placed below the Roll of Honour. TOWN HALL THEATRE. Through the courtesy and thoughtfuliness of the management of the local j pictures, about 300 district residents, \ including the pupils of the Convent i School, accepted the invitation of the •local Ex-Servicemen's Association to I be present at a special presentation of ithe talking film, "Armistice Day in I London, 1928." The fiinction commentced at IQ<45, suitable music being reproduced until the hour of eleven, when [all present rose and observed the period fof silence. The Armistice Day film was [then presented and made the recognition of the anniversary unusually real and impressive. The film opened with the crowds of London wending their way to the CenoI taph, and then the scene was flashed on to the Cenotaph surrounded by thousands of people. The impressiveness of London's central service is felt to some when the massed military bands 'swlpg by. Tunes that will ever be with the .Great War were repTdducod by the talking plant very clearly, and helped to create the impression of realism. The King was seen placing his floral tribute at the foot of the Cenotaph, followed by various other representa'tives. A hymn is sung and ■then the "Last Post" and the "Reveille" are soiinded. The public then [place their w rea t ns and floral emblems ;tound the Cenotaph and the service '^ends. V The screening and reproducing of the 'isound film was greatly appreciated by •fill present. I \ The Armistice Day film was preceded by one of Dickens' famous character sketches with Bransby Williams as "Dobbit," the sketch being portrayed S masterly fashion. HIGH COMMISSIONER. HON. T. M. WILFORD. WELLINGTON, Monday, is freely stated here that the Hon. if. Wilford will bo the next High missioner. An announcement is excel almost immediately.