BULLS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 126, 27 April 1940, Page 10

BULLS.

(From Our Own Col-responder t„ BULLS, April 26 Anzac Day was solemnised at Bulls by a very large crowd, services being held in the Town Hall, and at the Soldiers’ Memorial. Returned soldiers paraded under Captain J. G. Mitchell, a company of Air Force men under Flight-Lieutenant VasieSvmons; Flock House cadets under _ Captain Mansfield; and Bov Scouts in the charge of Mr J. Stewart. Headed by the Palmerston North Salvation Army Band, the procession made an inspiring eight as it proceeded from the Church of England corner to the Town Hall, and afterwards from the hall to the memorial. The public lined Bridge and High Streets, in large numbers. The flag on the post office hung at half-mast, and while the procession was in progress a 'plane flew overhead. At the Town Hall, Mr .T. E. Walker, chairman of the Town Board, presided, and with him on the stage were Rev. Mr Barnett and Rev. Mr Crocket, Major Victor Dick and Captain Major of the Salvation Army, Mr 11. V. Bond, president of the Bulls R.S.A., and members of the Salvation Army Band. Proceedings opened with the National Anthem, after which “Lead Kindly Light” was sung. Mr Barnett read (lie prayer, and Mr Crocket and Captain Major gavo Scripture readings. Major Victor Dick gave a splendid address, and “God of Our Fathers” concluded this part of the service. At the Soldiers’ Memorial, “0 God Our. Help in Ages Past” was sung; Major Dick again spoke impressively; and the Last Post was sounded by Bandsman J. Clegg. The Salvation Army Band (under the baton of Bandmaster J. Clegg) was a feature at both services, and bandsmen were entertained at the Town Hall supper room afterwards. A number of very beautiful wreaths were laid on (he monument by the Bulls R.S.A. and Rongotea Auxiliary, the Patriotic Society and by private individuals. In the course of an interesting address at the Town Hall Major Dick referred feelingly to the gallant sacrifice of Trooper “Kenny” Bayne, of Konini, Pahiatua, to whom a memorial had been erected in the latter township. Trooper Bayne, he said, was returning severely wounded, and when the boat was near Pitcairn Island a baby fell overboard. Discarding thoughts of his own safety, and under severe disability, Trooper Bayne jumped overboard to save the child, but neither was seen again. He mentioned this incident as one of many of self-sacrifice.