ANZAC DAY.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 727, 2 May 1922, Page 4

ANZAC DAY.

IN PUKEKOHE. A DAY OF REVERENCE. The observance of Anzac Day in Pukekohe was remarkable for the reverent enthusiasm shown. The procession, in spite of (the somewhat inclement weather, was a marked success. The Pukekohe Band marched at the head and was followed by returned soldiers, Territorials and Caclets, members of the Borough Council and the public school children and teaching staff. The service in the Strand Theatre was most impressive, the only difficulty being to find sufficient seating accommodation. Appropriate hymns, Band selections and prayers were given, and an address by His Worship the Mayor (Me John Routly) was listened to attentively. The Mayor spoke of the sac edness of Anzac Day and what it stood for and stress-

ed the need for loyalty. The main address of the day was delivered by Rev. Olphert, who (rapidly sketched some phases of English history and showed how right always prevailed in the end. The rev. gentleman delivered a very eloquent, convincing and appropriate address, and received a Mayoral compliment upon its conclusion. One feature of the gathering was stressed by Rev Nixon, who pointed cut that the school children had behaved splendidly during the service. He complimented the teachers and parents on the behaviour of the chidren. At the conclusion of the service the procession re-formed and marched to the Memorial Gates. Here wreaths were traced and the Band impressively rendered the “Dead March,” followed by the “Last Post” by Bugler Stevenson.

The rendering of the National Anthem concluded Pukekohe’s tribute to the memory of the brave fallen.