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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1917, Page 3

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(From C.ir O vu CorreapDodent)

Anzac D>.y oas duly observed by Hi» Wot ship lhs Mayor and tha Chid* t.»a;] of the B’h e;l Cnnmittee attending erbo-I at 9 30, .vbere short addie3?e. were riati) by Mr Grsmmond and Mr Winchester on the purpose and significance of the famous anniversary oi the landing of our gallant heroes oa the Peninsula. Afi6r Binging the wh, le of the National Anthem and saluting the flag of the Southern Britain the Eotool was dismissed for ! he day. In th 9 evening services were held in the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches when appropriate s.rmons were preached. The pastors of the Anglican and Catholic Churches sre both away in the Sunny South visiting their flocks, henca the reason of no services in these two Churches.

A largely attended gathering took place in the evening in Totaro BH 1 , when excellent speeches were given by the Major, Revs Browning and By*n, all specially eulogising rbe heroic landing our gallant soldiers oa the barren paninsula on April 25tb, 1915. Appropriate hymns and the Ma'S-.illaise aid Russian National Anhem we-.s sung by a choir of young ladies, Mrs Giiaimond presiding at the piaro. Prior to the closing of the meeting, Mr Grimmond moved —That this public meeting held in memory of the men who fought and died at Gallipot, desires to express its dtepest r gret and sympathy fer the relatives of our fallen heroes, and our admiration and respect for tho men who survived and by 'their gallantry eo nobly upheld the honour of Australia and New Zealand, and we also assure the Government of this Dominion of our heartyj loyal and uc flinching support in any and 6very step the Government may deem it necessary to take to keep up the supply oi reinforce men to to carry on this awful war, that ha 3 basn forced upon our Empire and oursdves, to a successful and victorious conclneior. This was seconded by Mr Bruce and carried unanimously with enthusiasm.

Tho singing of the whole of tho National Anthem brought to a close a most hearty and loyal gathering whioh clearly indicated the people ef Ro?s are for King andCouDtry all the time, and every time,