THE INDIAN TROOPS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 23 February 1901, Page 5

THE INDIAN TROOPS.

RECEPTION AT NAPIER

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

NAPIER, Friday,

The reception of the Indian troops was completely spoiled by rain. The procession and official ceremony arranged to take place on the Parade was abandoned, and the visitors assembled In the Brill-shed, to which the public flocked In large numbers. Half the contingent, left by special train at 4 p.m. for New Plymouth, and the remainder will proceed overland to Wellington to-morrow morning. The troopship Dalhousie left for Wellington shortly before noon. NAPIER, this day. The fifty men of the Indian troops who left by train yesterday afternoon for New Plymouth, stopping at the principal stations en route, were accorded a most enthusiastic send-off. The hon. the Premier went with them. The remaining fifty attended the Caledonian concert, held last evening, as the guests of the Hawke's Bay Highland Society. They left by train this morning for Wellington. The Hons. J. G. Ward and J. Carroll, who were also, present at the concert, accompanied the troops to Wellington, and the Third Battalion Band travelled with them as far as Woodville, for the purpose of playing at stations along the line. WOODVILLE, this day. Despite the drenching rain, a large crowd, including the volunteers, assembled to receive the Indian troops en route to New Plymouth. The officers and the Premier were entertained to supper. The Second Contingent, which arrives this afternoon, will also be entertained.