RECRUITS LIKE TRAMPS.
A MISTAKEN ORDER. TO WEAR OLD CLOTHES. LONDON, January 21. The calling up of the first classes of the Earl of Derby's recruits_ to-day resulted in lively scenes at Whitehall f and other centres, weresunijnoned to appear hourly at intervals.- • It ia expected that the medical examinations will take a week or_ten days. The notices informed the men what regiments were open. There were some vacancies in the Eonsehold Cavalry, and these were soon filled. The summons contained a note advising recruits to appear in wdoefefla clothes to avoid the expense of sending them home. The resqit was thai manj -men, lgokedtUte jrajaTO or beggars,
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 19, 22 January 1916, Page 6
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108RECRUITS LIKE TRAMPS. Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 19, 22 January 1916, Page 6
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