ANZAC DAY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 175, 13 April 1918, Page 5

ANZAC DAY

Regarding the observation of Anza-e 3)ay it has, as already been mentioned, been deemed iu observe uie day, April 25, as a public holiday. The Mayors of ail cuius anil boroughs, the chairmen oi couuty councils and town boards, at well as other local bodies, as far as their districts are concerned, will lie asked to similarly observe the day. All ministers of reunion and ali congregations are appealed lu to hold services on behalf of the psople of the Dominion at such hours during the forenoon or afternoon as art- found convenient. The New Zealand Ensi'gn will be displayed on all public buildings in the Dominion from sunrise to sunset. The managers and '.representatives of shipping companies are to be ar.ked by the Government to direct, that all ships -in the various harbours display their flags during that day. It is considered that the occasion is particularly one upon which opportunity should be taken to.mange patriotic meetings during the day, and especially in the evening, to commemorate the anniversary, the question of how this may best br done being left to the discretion of the flavors.of the various boroughs and the chairmen of other local bodies.