WHEN BRITISH FOUGHT MAORIS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 30, 4 February 1916, Page 2

WHEN BRITISH FOUGHT MAORIS.

A CONTRAST WITH A MORAL. HON. A. M. MYERS" FAREWELL. The Hon. Arthur Myers. Minister of Munition*, in addressing the assemblage, said that the reflection that passed through his mind on noticing tho line physique of the well-equipped troops was thai whilst the enemy was going down grade each of our new contingents was equal to ltd predecessors, which had earned imperishable fame by their heroism and valour, ami that each man had resolved to not only follow but, if possible, surpass Uiat splendid example. Another reflection win, a contrast of the present with the days when British tronpi and Mitoris were antagonists. The sight of these young native troop* going forth to light the battle* of the Motherland was an eloquent testimony to the equitable and just administration winch lud been extended to the overseas cit./eius of the British Empire. All were eager to spring to the help of the Motherland in tins most righteous It was evident that we were moving slowly hut surely to victory, and we all recognised that our work would not be completed until those who had hroken the peace were compelled to ask for peace. i Applause. I Former contingents had prove,! to the world what kind of men tireater Britain was developing, and it was becoming more evident that the sons overseao valued their Brtanic citizenship even dearer than life itself. They were determ.ned to maintain the hentage handed down by our fathers. (Applaiii-d) "1 Venture the opinion,'' added Mr. Myers, -'tluit every man who is leaving our shores has but one thought— what matters but victory; l wit-n you God speed." (Applause.) VISITORS FROM THE COUNTRY. IVspile tho inciemen-t weather, many visitors amved by train aud boat to witness the parade. Excursion trains were provided l>y the Railway. Di-paranftnt,,.. lunl..thoug'i many passengers were deterred by the outlsHik earlier in the morning, the later trains carried their full complement. The two troop traui= which arrived from Wellington were each composed ot lo carriages and two iirggage vans. The troops, despite tho wearisome journey, bore a splendid appearance. The Main Trunk express carried -100 passengers, , which fact necasaitated an extra carnage and sleeper. The ordinary suburban trains also carnei! numerous relatives and friends of the soldiers. (Jwing to the easterly wind prevailing, the Northern Con,paaiy*s s.teamirn were considerabn" hampered, and many intending passengers were unable to reach the city.