TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 169, 28 April 1916, Page 3

TUAKAU.

(See also page 1.) DAY CELEBRATION. DISTRICT'S LOYAL RESPONSE With the memories of the noble achievements performed by the Anzacs in the land of the Turks still fresh in their memories, the residents of Tuakau needed only the guiding hand of the Patriotic Committee to stir them into action on Tuesday last, the first anniversary of the great landing, when the soldiers from the Southem Seas made history by attaining a magnificent triumph over the Turks. A sub-committee, consisting of Mrs J. Hunter, and Messrs J. Quinlan, W. Graham and H. B. Free, appointed to represent

the various denominations, were responsible for the arrangement?, which received the sympathy and combined suppoit of the inhabitants. The participants put aside their labours and business premises were closed in observance of the occasion. The afternoon portion of the func tion, held in the Public Hall, took the form of a memorial service at which the combined church choirs officiated addresses being delivered by the Revs J. B. Suckling (Pukekohe), Butterworth and L. Foulkes (Tuakau). During the service a sacred duet was rendered with pleasing effect by Mrs Pilkington (Pukekohe) and MrsG. Hunter. A special order of service, including Kipling's '« Recessional," followed. The Dead March in Saul and the National Anthem were the last items of a very solemn and sacred duty. A collection taken up, amounting to £2 17s Bd, is to be devoted to patriotic work.

The celebiation was continued in the evening, when a sacred concert was held and addresses delivered by the Rev. Father O'Hara and Rev. L. Foulkes, Mr R. Dynes Fulton occupying the chair. The Rev. Father O'Hara de-

livere 1 a vigorous address eulogistic of the career of the Colonial forces at Anzac. After referring to the many great deeds of the Imperial Forces on various fields of battle he emphasised the fact that they had not in any ,way overshadowed the accomplishments of our men during their sustained effort to cope with the Turkish Forces. In the course of his remarks he dealt with the magnificent outburst of patriotism that had manifested itself to the very boundaries of the British Empire and said that the young lions (the off-shoots of that Empire) had undeniably proved themselves worthy of the traditions handed down to them from a long line of fighting ancestors. After pointing out that so far the " boys " had enlisted of their own free will, without any suggestion of compulsion, ho made a strong appeal to the young men to respond in a similar spirit to the call of patriotism and not to wait to be pressed or driven into the ranks, for he affirmed that compulsion would surely come in the not distant future. The rev. gentleman's remarks were listened to with close attention and were heartily applauded. The following programme was rendered, i.e.: Solos : Mrs J. Hunter (2), Misses O. Revell and P. Butterworth, Rev. Butterworth, Mr Mollard (2) ; recitations ; Miss E. Paton and Messrs F. Souster, W. Deebleand G. Revell. A selection on the bells was given by Mr Souster. A retiring collection amounted to £2 16s Bd.

la that big list of Dominion heroes who have so nobly laid down their lives in the service of the King and Empire have already appeared the following representatives of Tuakau, is. : Frank Feather, Chas Young, Eric Knight, Norman Cook, Stewart Glasgow and Burns. Others who hive enlisted, and are either facing the enemy, or proceeding thereto, are Dr Cheeseman, W. Pirritt, G. Poole, J. Johnson, S. Collins, E. Cruickshank, A. Prince, P. Reidy, N. Smeed, E. Smeed, M. Lipanovich, H. Williams, S. Nichols, C. Ryder, W. Leo, J. Taylor, J. Morgan, J. English, A. Clark and C. Lindner. The splendid work accomplished by the Women's Branch of the Patriotic League is now a household word throughout the district. The manner in which they so unanimously met and decided that action was necessary and immediately proceeded to carry through their proposals is worthy of the utmostcommendation In the first iiuarter's operations the following articles were made, viz.: Eight Balaclava caps, 27 Cholera belts, 16 mittens, 17 scarves, 69 pairs sox, one pair pyjamas, and 5 shirt", while during the past two months the following articles have been forwarded to Auckland for distribution, viz.: 71 pairs sox, 10 pairs mittens, 3 caps, 12 Cholera belts, and 11 scarves.

In the resignation of Mr Dynes Fulton from the position of Chairman of the Patriotic Committee, that body loses its most energetic worker. Ever since its formation Mr Fulton has endeavoured to promote the interests of the Committee and to a yery great extent has succeeded. The vacancy created by his retirement has been filled by the appointment of Mr W. Graham.

Mr J. English, who has enlisted, has a lengthy military career. During a service of ten years with the Royal Army Medical Corps, in which ho held the rank of Sergt.Major, he was stationed on the West Coast of Africa, Malta, China and Singapore (Straits SettlemeutV Amongst his experiences was his survival from the wreck of the troopship Victoria, which met its fate when conveying British troops to India several years ago. During the African campaign lie was attached as Sergt.-Major to Lord Mothuen's first division, aud pro-

ceeded therewith up to Paaradaberg. He is the possessor of throu clasps, one each lor service iu Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal, and in addition he holds the King's medal. Previous to joining the regular army he was attached to the Worcestershire Yeomanry aH Rough Riding Corporal. Mr English is a chemist by examination, lie comes oi a lighting stock, as his father was killed whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders on the Indian frontier.

Mr Dynes Fulton returned homo on Wednesday from TaVanaki, wherp he had been spending an enjoyable fortnight'' a holiday.