WAR MEMORIAL TABLET

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2658, 13 November 1923, Page 3

WAR MEMORIAL TABLET

UNVEILED AT OROUA DOWNS. At Oroua Downs on Sunday afternoon, Armistice Day was featured by the unveiling in the public hall, of a handsome black oak tablet, hearing the names of Ihe men from ilie district who served in the Great War. There was a large gathering in the hall, the Rev, Walton presiding. Apologies for absence were received from Mr and Mrs F. Robinson, of Foxton, whose son was the only man from the district to make the supreme sacrifice, and the Rev. Tremaine. The function commenced with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by prayer led by the Rev. Boothroyd. After a hymn, suitable to the occasion, had been sung, Lieu-tenant-Colonel Whyte addressed the assemblage and unveiled the memorial. He alluded to the splendid service of the Oroua Downs district and referred to some salient features of the Great War. Addresses by the Revs. Walton and Boothroyd followed and the function concluded with the sounding of the “Last Post,” by Bugler B. Walls. The Foxton Silver Band was in attendance and assisted with the musical portion of the pi’oeeedings.