GLORY OF ANZACS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 99, 27 April 1916, Page 5

GLORY OF ANZACS.

GEN. BIRDWOOD’S TRIBUTE. THE WESTMINSTER SERVICE. LONDON, April 25. When leaving Westminster after toe Anzac service, the King noticed Trooper Geange, of Sixth Wellington. Mcunteds, lying on pillows in an intalid carriage, as the result of a shattered spine. He stepped aside and warmly shook the trooper by the hand, offering a few words of sympathy before he rejoined the Queen.

The route to Westminster Abbey wa s crowded with colonials, their fine physique attracting universal attention. The New Zealanders were headed by a St. Bernard mascot. The Maoris received an especially warm greeting.

| The Hotel Cecil luncheon -was attended by 800 Anzacs. General Bird- | wood received an ovation, the men jumping on their chairs and cheering. He said that he was glad to be associated with the Australasians for 20 months. Although not an Australianborn, he could claim the privilege of being just as good an Australasian as any Anzac soldier. He hoped to command them for the rest of the war. The Avorld had learned of the Australian and New Zealand achievements In the landing and at Lone Pine, Hill 60, and the evacuation. The only complaints were from men who were not included in the foremost fighting ranks. He concluded by emphasising the importance of training and discipline. The task was not yet finished.