Toronto
Anzac Day was celebrated at Toronto Public School on Monday, when there was a large attendance of returned soldiers, parents, and friends of the children. The proceedings opened with the unfurling of the flag and a march pastby the children. Appropriate speeches were made by the headmaster, Mr. W.J. Davies, and the "Rev. Mr. Linden Webb. "Hymn of the of the Empire" was recited by Grace Donnelly, Ken Osland and Marie Barnier.. The names on the Honour Roll were then read, and after the names of the fallen had been read a wreath of flowers and a shield were hung up on the flagstaff. Master Jack Thomas recited "How Sleep the Brave." The Governor's letter was read to the children. The function concluded by the singing of the National Anthem.
Newcastle Herald and Miners Advocate: Wednesday 27th April 1921.
How Sleep the Brave
by Walter de la Mare
Nay, nay, sweet England, do not grieve!
Not one of these poor men who died
But did within his soul believe
That death for thee was glorified.
Ever they watched it hovering near
That mystery 'yond thought to plumb,
Perchance sometimes in loathèd fear
They heard cold Danger whisper, Come! --
Heard and obeyed. O, if thou weep
Such courage and honour, beauty, care,
Be it for joy that those who sleep
Only thy joy could share
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