OTHER SCHOOLS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 186, 26 April 1918, Page 6

OTHER SCHOOLS

THE TERRACE. The senior pupils of the Terrace School wero addressed by the Chief Justice, Sir Kobert Stout, on the reason for tho yearly celebration of the unnivorsary of tho landing at Gallipoli and tho true meaning of tho word "Anzac" and tho lessons to bo learned by tho children of New Zealund from n tow moments' thought. Pupils of the Terrace School should be earnest in their endeavours to benefit from tho lessons of Gallipoli, for many past pupils from the school had taken a part in building up the story of that glorious event. The Anzacs went forward, in the face of certain death for many of them, to conquer what was considered to be an impregnable fortress. It had been said that Gallipoli was a blunder. Some of tho greatest events in history had boon blunders; but what tho children of to-day should remember was tho eplendid bravery and courage of the men who made tho memorable landing on April 25, 1915, and who willingly made the greatest sacrifices for a future world peace. They fought as good citizens, with the good of their country and Empire at heart, and boys and girls couid best play their part by acting as good citizens at home, and this could be done by all if earnest attention were given to every opportunity to obtain a thorough education, if health wore guarded, and if the future men and women loved their country, and worked for it as well as for themselves. The 1918 celebration of the landing would not have been in vain if each child would resolve that day to endeavour to live from then on as a loyal and oarnost citizen. Throe cheers were called for by tho headmaster, Mr. G. MacMorran, and theso were heartily given. CEREMONY AT ISLAND BAY. At Island Bay tho school pupils were addressed by the Rev. j. U. Castle, 11.A., and by Major Wallingfqrd. The Rev. Mr. Castle, in a very interesting and stirring address, spoke of the brave deeds done by .New Zealand's sons both on land and sea. Mr. J. 0. Sliorland, chairman of the School Committee, in J introducing Major Wallingford, spoke of the fine record in marksmanship held by that officer, w.ho had accounted fur many snipers, on Uallipoli. The major, in his address, referred to many phases of the campaign: tho difficulty of tho landing, the lino work of tho 29th Division, tho manly virtues displayed by officers and men, the value of discipline, and tho necessity of always keeping fit in mind and body. At the conclusion of the speeches, which were listened to with great interest, J;lio children sang the National Anthem. TE, AEO SCHOOLS. The whole of tho scholars of the Willis Street School were piiradeti and addressed by the chairman, Mr. H. A. W. M'Kenzic. The difficulty of the landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula three years ago was graphically described, aleo the marvellous courage and heroism shown by all who wero experiencing their first taste of real warfare. The results obtained during occupation and tho masterly evacnation were alluded to. Tho speaker also referred to tho object-lesson given to all of courage, heroism, and endurance in the prosecution of the right. The noble deeds of tho Anzacs would live for over in tho history of the worm. The school flag was unfurled, the National Anthem sung, and ringing cheers given for the Anzae.boys. Similar functions v:ere held at Mitcholltown and filiuzneo Street Schools. The scholars were given :t half-holiday in honour of tho occasion. KILBIKNIE. At Kilbirnie School the senior scholars were addressed by the headmaster, Mr. Worhoys, tho Rev. Dr. Pinfold, and Mr. A. G. Jorgensen. Kipling's "Reces- I sional" and a hymn.for our sol3iers were ; sung by the children, Miss Parkinson ! sang "God Send You Back to Me," and Mr. Feltluim recited "Th.o Graves on Gallipoli.'" At the conclusion of the ceremony Hie scholars and ii large number of parents stood in silence while tho "Dead Jlnrch" wns played by Miss Chatwin. A half-holiday was observed in tho afternoon. BERHAMPORE. At Berh.impore all the children as-! sembled in front of the school, and tin , , headmaster, Mr. P. Bennett spoke of the duty to ever commemorate tho sacred memories of this nalimiiil clay. He im- , pressed upon tho cl;il( ! .n-i []~■■) it m;s i-nt ' a day of jubihuion, but olio uf grateful memory and thanksgiving i'::i' ; ;, :ise brave-ii.i-i •.' hn 'dulhl, nv vrioil t<j land, there, . and especially in honour of our heroic dead lying on thni i'.ir-ufl: Gallipoli Peninsula. Mr. Bailey, a member of the . committee, then sounded "Tho Last l'ost," while all stood in silence. Tho singing of. the National Anthem brought the ceremony to a close. |

BROOKLYN. The children attending the Brooklyn School wore assembled in the playground (iml addressed by Mr. A. H. Himlmarsh, M.P. Ho spoke of the work that had boon done at Gallipoli, and stressed the point that it was (he children's duty to recogniso that work. In the future it would be their duly to caro for tho soldiers who had done so much. The School Commilteo was represented by Mr. C. Webb, who also addressed the children. After the memory of those men of Brooklyn who had fallen in tho fight had been respected, and a few words had lieon spoken by the headmaster (Mr. Hopkirk), the National Anthem was sung, and tho children dispersed. Tho children of the Wellington South School were massed in tho central hall, where they sang various patriotic songs ami were told about the day they were celebrating. After the National Anthem had been sung the children were dismissed for the day. Major Waite, D.5.0., addressed the .children of Maranui School, and save_ a most interesting account of the landing at Gallipoli. Some days ago the scholars were addressed by Colonel .1. G. Hughes, D.5.0., on the subject of tho Navy League, and «s a result eightyfour of them joined the league. At Mitehelltown the headmistress addressed the children on tho meaning of "Anzac," and a suitable lesson was given In- t«'o teacher in charec of the Infant School in Ghuznee Street (Mrs. Martin). The Principal of the Training College (Mr. .T. S. Tennaiit) and the hea'd master air. ,1. C. WobW jvldrppserl t , '" children of the Normal (Thorndon) School, and several patriotic eongs were sung. . AT WELLINGTON COLLEGE. A statement showing that 15-13 old boys of Wellington College had joined the New Zealand Forces was made by the Principal, Mr. J. P. Firth, at the college celebration of Anzuc Day. Of that number 16G had been killed. A stirring patriotic address was delivered to- the bova by the. Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, M.L.C., chairman of the Board of Governors. Two members, who are returned soldiers, were specially welcomed. Several patriotic songs were sung, and the remainder of the morning > was devoted to drill by the Cadet companies. The college was closed during the afternoon.