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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 258, 4 December 1914, Page 8

The discipline. of the garrison force in Samoa is very warmly commended by an Auckland, officer, writing by the last mail. He states that the order prohibiting the men from entering the hotels has been relaxed to the extent of allowing them \to purchase but the use of spirits is strictly hibited. This concession has not been abused in any way. Surprise calls are made to detect of breaking camp, and the smallnesis of the number of offenders is regarded by the officers as evidence of theilgood discipline of the men. Reveille:;: has been altered to 5.30 a.m., so that an. additional hour's rest is now given. Twice a week the force is paraded at 4 a.m., and route marches, are made infull marching order, except that the great coats and blankets are not carried. Two hours/ leave is granted in the afternoon, while 'good-conduct men; are given extra leave from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., with permission to dine in Apia. Everyone is strictly forbidden to enter native houses, though officers are permitted to visit native chiefs. Every care is being taken to protect the health of the troops, strict, orders providing for the through cleanliness of the camps,