Unfurling of the Flag at Lake Takapuna.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue I, 5 July 1902, Page 39

Unfurling of the Flag at Lake Takapuna.

The proceedings at Lake Takapuna in connection with the unfurling of the flag last week were of a picturesque nature. Shortly before eleven o’clock the children of the public school, about SO in number, wearing rosettes and carrying flags, were marshalled inside the school grounds, under direction of the headmaster, Mr Hames, assisted by Miss Tidd. They then marched in double file order to the main gate, where thev were met by about 60 boys of the St. Joseph (Roman Catholic) industrial school, in charge of the Sisters of Mercy. This section joined in the proceedings by invitation of the Lake School Committee, and being nearly all clad in khaki presented a pleasant effect. The next halt was made at Robertson's

corner, where part of the Takapuna section of the Seddon Horse, on foot, fell in. under Sergt.-Major White. Capt. Reid then arrived, and took command of the whole company. A further parade through some of the principal streets brought the procession into the school grounds again, where extended order

was formed for saluting. Captain Reid performed the ceremony. Saluting and marching past were then duly g< ne through, the “National Anthem” was sung, and King Edward VII. and the national flag were cheered. The flag was one sent out by the Board of Education, and the staff was erected by the

School Committee, by the aid of private subscriptions. Luncheon was provided in the schoolroom, where the arrangements were carried out by a committee of ladies, working in harmony with the School Committee. A copy of the Coronation number of the “Graphic” was also given to each family represented.