Gallipoli’s significance

WHEN WE celebrate Anzac Day it is natural that we should do so with particular reference to the part played by the New Zealanders and Australians at Gallipoli. This implies no lack of recollection of the magnificent part sustained by other British forces in the splendid albeit illstarred enterprise. But for that section of the British race which dwells in these overseas dominions Gallipoli represented a notable advance, universally acclaimed, towards the full stature of nationhood. There is no occasion to

honour Anzac Day in any spirit of extravagance, much less of mawkish and fulsome sentiment. The essential point is that it should be honoured in a manner showing that the community is forgetful neither of the living nor the dead, and in keeping with the great deeds which it recalls. Anzac Day will be always a memorial that will present to the rising generation in some adequate shape the lesson and the example of the events which its mention must ever bring to mind. And the day should never pass without the community asking itself how it is discharging the duty towards the soldier of the Empire which lies particularly at its own door.

splendid services in connection with the influenza epidemic. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), who presided, said those present were there to express appreciation of the services of one of their most valued citizens and ardent workers in the social welfare of the city. Mr King was known by everyone throughout the city and beyond for his earnest and wholehearted devotion to the cause of humanity, and for his efforts in uplifting those who have sunk in the battle and struggle for existence. They all knew the great and noble work which he did during the deplorable influenza epidemic. During that occasion he only thought of others, and did not spare himself. He worked night and day, and was always to be found at his post.