ANZAC DAY.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18004, 26 April 1930, Page 7

ANZAC DAY.

LEST WE FORGET. > SALVATION ARMY SERVICE. AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. The Salvation Army commemoration service was held in the Citadel, and was well attended. The Life Saving Guards and the band paraded with their colours, and their presence added much to the impressiveness of the service. The “Reveille." played by Bugler Libeau on the instrument carried by him at the landing on Gallipoli, opened the proceedings, and after the singing of the National Anthem, Commandant Robertson led in a reading. Several hymns were sung, and Mrs Sansom and Mrs Hughson led the congregation in prayer. Addresses dealing with the significance of the day and the outlawry of war were given by His Worship the Mayor. . The most impressive ceremony was the placing of the wreath, and the dipping of colours by the Life Saving Guards. The very simplicity of this added much to its effect. “The Garland of Plow’ers,” a selection, was feelingly played by the band. After the Benediction had been pronounced the service was concluded with the “Last Post," sounded by Bugler Libeau. AT RAGLAN. There was a good attendance at the Anzac Day service in the Raglan Town Hall. Mr J. M. Thompson presided, and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr J. Parker, chairman of the Town Board. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. M. Smeeth (Congregational minister), and the Rev. J. F. Ikey (Anglican), who both gave eloquent addresses. Mr A. G. Kirkwood presided at the piano, and at the close of the service the newly-formed band, under Mr W. E. Perrott, played the National Anthem; The congregation then walked down to the Soldiers’ Monument and deposited wreaths and other floral emblems. AT TE AROHA. The Anzac Day Commemoration Service to-day at attended by 900 people from all parts of the district. Addresses were given by the Mayor, Revs. 11. J. Odell and B. 11. Hughes, and Captain Douglas, and quartettes were rendered by Messrs C. Rayner, R. G. Irebilco, Qualtrough and P. C. Trebilis. The Municipal- Band played “The Garland of Flowers.” i CELEBRATION AT AUCKLAND. DOMAIN CENOTAPH THE CENTRE. AUCKLAND, Saturday. Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated. The observances had a new centre — the magnificent war memorial on the Domain hill, with its Cenotaph, upon which garlands were laid in the presence of an immense gathering. The ceremony was made the occasion of a parade of i.early 4000 territorials and cadets, a larger muster than has been customary on. Anzac Day for many years. The Town Hall was crowded in the morning, when a citizens’ commemorative service was held. AT WELLINGTON. LORD BLEDISLOE PARTICIPATES. (By leleg-rapt).—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Friday. Anzac Day services were conducted to-day in fine but overcast weather. At the service this morning, before the temporary Cenotaph fronting the Parliament Buildings, the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, read the Anzac Day message from His Majesty the King. The service, which was attended by a very large crowd, was conducted by Rev. 11. E. K. Fry, of the Church of England, 'and the address was delivered by the Rev. J. R. Blanchard, Presbyterian minister. During the service floral tributes were laid at the foot of the Cenotaph, including a wreath from General Sir lan Hamilton hearing the following inscription:—“ln affectionate remembrance of my fallen comrades.” In the afternoon a special service, presided over by the Mayor, Mr G. A. Troup, was held in the Town Hall for the next-of-kin of fallen soldiers. Also, in the afternoon, the Basin Reserve was crowded, where the Rev. H. E. K. Fry delivered the address. This service was attended by the Governor-General. MESSAGE TO THE KING. DAY OF HALLOWED MEMORIES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Friday. The Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, has sent the following reply to the massage received from His Majesty the King on Ihe occasion of Anzac Day:— “ Your Majesty’s gracious message has been communicated lo the people of New Zealand, who appreciate most deeply the knowledge that the thoughts of Your Majesty and the Queen are with them in their services On this day of hallowed memories.” OBSERVANCE IN AUSTRALIA. SPECIAL SERVICES HELD. 20,000 MEN PARADE IN SYDNEY. Cnlted Press Assn.—Elec. Tel.—Copyright. SYDNEY, April 25. Anzac Day was celebrated in Sydney in brilliant sunshine. It was a wonderful commemoration of I tie suffering and sacrifice of the Australians and New Zealanders on the grim shores of Gallipoli 15 years ago. Before dawn the first tribute to the memory of fallen comrades was laid on the Cenotaph in Martin Place by Ihe Australian Legion of ex-service Clubs .AConlinucd in next column.)

with a brief prayer. Despite its brevity this gathering of 400 to 500 men, in the half light, was among the most impressive of the many which followed it. Later in the day there was a march by 20,000 men of the naval and military units. With many bands playing they moved on to the Cenotaph to pay silent tribute to those who had marched away with them on that other occasion and did not return. From Martin Place the procession wound its way to the Domain where a great combined memorial service was held. This was attended by many thousands of citizens. A contingent of ex-soldiers of New Zealand occupied a prominent position in the march and laid a wreath on the Cenotaph. Afterwards Mr W. It. Blow, New Zealand Government Agent, placed a wreath on behalf of the Dominion Government and people. Special services were held in various churches, including St. Andrew’s (Anglican) and St. Mary's (Roman Catholic) cathedrals. while every suburban and country centre had its appropriate celebrations. Similar commemorations took place in other States and at Canberra.