THE 25th OF APRIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 April 1924, Page 1

THE 25th OF APRIL.

This day is Anzae Day ! Made sacred by the mcinory Of those who fought and died, and fought and .live, And gave the lest that man may give For love of 1 anil. It dawns once more. And, though on alien sea and shore The guns are silent nil. Yet we with pride reran 'flu? deeds which gave immortality. Great deeds are deathless things ! The doer dies, but not the deed. And. when upon that fateful April day Our Anzacs. throwing all but love away, (lave life and limb for Honour’s sake. AYit.li Freedom tremblingly at stake. They lit a beacon-light. Imperishable, bright. That evermore the Nation’s soul shall heed. Not Peace, not Peace alone Can make a nation great and good And bring it that full stature, strength, and grace That fit it for an age-enduring place In men’s regard. Through storm and strife It runs to sweet and noble life. For through its veins the, re runs The valour of great sons AA’lio died to give it stately nationhood. This day is Anzae Day! . AJade sacred by the thrilling thought Of those who proved their souls, it reappears ; And thus ’twill dawn, and dawn through future years, Till Time our petty deeds efface, And others, dwelling in our place, Toil o’er, with tongue and pen, Tlie glorious tale again Of how on beach and crag tho Anzae fought.