OBSERVANCE OF ANZAC DAY.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 6 May 1920, Page 3

OBSERVANCE OF ANZAC DAY.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir, —Anzac Day has come and gone, and very little mention was heard of it locally. We have in Helensville a branch of the R.S.A. with a fair number of members, whilst the president of the branch is also Vicar of the Parish. In other years, on similar occasions, we have held united services in Helensville, such services, as a rule being very successful. Was there j any reason why such was not done this year ? Was it because of thoughtlessness, or was it because the churches are adverse to meeting together in this way ? Surely, sir, on such an occasion we might remember " our boys," as we so often call them, and in that- remembrance sink for a while all little differences of creed, even as they sank them away out in the battle field. I trust, sir, that in future years, this great day, the one that the soldiers themselves have chosen } for their own, may be kept by a ! united people and a united j church. —I am, etc.,

HOPEFUL