ANZAC DAY
TOO MOURNFUL NOTE TOE GOVERNOR’S SUGGESTION. [ Per Prv.-s Association ] AUCKLAND. April 17. Speaking at the Returned »Soldier->’ reunion to night, the Governor-General said he was not quite sure whether, if we were going to keep Anzac Day properly. we should not somewhat alter the character of the celebration “I think we are a little inclined to strike a too mournful note, not too solemn a note.'’ He said: “1. think we should try to begin to put the sadness of it all on’ of our minds and dwell a little more on the glory of the day aml the gratitude we feel to the memory of those who fell in the war. Our thankfulness for the example they gave to us, and our appreciation of the glory they have achieved. The note should be more cheerful than mournful. If we do that it will harmonise a little more with the general feeling. As time goes on instead of having long speeches the form of ceremony, should be rather like that which takes place in London on Armistice Day. ’
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 92, 18 April 1929, Page 8
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180ANZAC DAY Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 92, 18 April 1929, Page 8
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