PARADE THROUGH CITY

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 19, 17 October 1942, Page 6

PARADE THROUGH CITY

Lunch Time Spectacle In Wellington

LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN A military parade in Wellington at lunch time yesterday attracted considerable public attention, and footpaths along the route were .well lined witn spectators. Chief interest, was centred in the band of the visiting serviceman, which led the procession, but other sections of the parade, especially the Maori units, received a fair share of the rather weak applause with which Wellington always greets such spectacles. With brilliant, instruments and bright trappings, the visiting band presented a fine spectacle as it marched, eight men abreast, through the streets. There were two other 'bands in the procession, both of the New Zealand Army, One was from a nearby camp and the other a divisional band. Other units of the procession were two battalions of infantry, the Maori units already mentioned, motor-cyclists, mobile Bofors anti-aircraft guns, Bren carriers, A.S.C. units, and floats carrying signal, detector, and range-finding units of the W.A.A.C. ■ The main purpose of the parade, to stimulate public interest in the second Liberty Loan, was effected through loud-speaker cars and vans, which proclaimed slogans as they passed along. At Liberty Corner there was a series of short addresses pressing home the campaign slogan, “Make Money Fight.” The mayor of Wellington, Mr. Hislop, said the loan was the soundest investment that could be made, and provided an opportunity for those at home to make their money . fight. Every penny was needed to equip and train such 'men as had been seen in the parade. Lieut.-Conimander F. M. Beasley, R.N., speaking on behalf of the men of the Royal Navy, said that it was not possible to fight without arms, and that soldiers and sailors could not be asked to give their lives unless those at home made their contribution. Mrs. Knox Gilmer made her appeal specially to the women and children to do their part. The economic side of the loan was stressed by Mr. W. Appleton, who pointed out the need to avoid inflation. He said that the investment of all surplus savings in the loan was the best way to do this. Wing Commander E. P. Wells, D. 5.0., D.F.C. and Bar, told of the magnificent way in which the British people had responded to appeal after appeal, and suggested that New Zealand should not. do less than the people of their Homeland. A representative of the 2nd N.Z.E.F., Mr. A. L. Wall, president of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. H. R. Chalmers, chairman of the Associated Banks, were other speakers. Musical items were given by Art Rosman and his band, and songs by Miss Jean McPherson. Additional sums subscribed to the loan are: John Duthie and Co., Iztd., £2500; Wellington Diocesan Board of Trustees, £2100; Murie and Co., Ltd., £1000; J. Hott, Ltd., £500; M. C. Walker and Hobson, Ltd., £500; M. C. Walker, £lOO.