CHRIST'S COLLEGE.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16206, 8 May 1918, Page 9

CHRIST'S COLLEGE.

BARRACKS COURSE FINISHED. COL6NEL SLEEMAN'S PRAISE. The barracks at Christ's College concluded yesterday with divine service in the College Chapel. In the morning manoeuvres were held in Hagley Park, under tho supervision of tho commandant, Lieut.-Colonel J. L. Sieeman. I.G.S. Attack practice was first held. The defence was organised and held under the charge of Captain Knight and Sergt.-Major Grade. The defenders took up a position at the western end of the North Park, with an advance firing lino supported by a rear firing lino. The attack was tarried out under the order and leadership of Lieut.-Colonel Sieeman and Major Conway. It \\aa mado in the ordinary way by waves, supported _by a general reserve. Firing was withheld by the defenders until the attackers were within fifty yards, owing to tho small supply of ammunition, only fivo rounds being served out to each man. A rearguard action was then practised. The attacking force consisted of No. 1 Platoon, under the leadership of Captain Knight and Sergt.-Major O'Sullivan, whilst the other three platoons fought a retiring action to tho Armagh street bridge. The company then formed up in the College quadrangle, whoro Colonel Sieeman congratulate them upon their excellent performance. He said he was very pleased with the fine spirit, enthusiasm, and keenness shown throughout tho course of tho barracks. Subsequently Captain Farthing, offi-cer-commanding the company, read the following order left by Lieut.-Colonel Sieeman, in handing over the command : — "In handing over tho command of your unit to Captain Farthing 1 desire to place on record my high appreciation of your work and value. Throughout tho barracks your discipline has been of tho highest quality, and your efficiency tho best I havo yet seen in the Cadet Forces. The good spirit and enthusiasm shown havo reflected the highest credit on all ranks. .Much has been dono during tho barracks, but little good would have resulted but for the excellent system and foundations laid bv your own Commanding-Officer, Captain Farthing. In saying goodbye I wish you all to realise that tho work you havo done, your discipline, punctuality, alertness of mind and body, and* the true eoldior qualities you possess will servo you in good stead whatever your future career may bo. Sco that the line traditions of tho past and the excellent standard of the contingent aro upheld in the future." Captain Farthing then briefly addressed the unit. "I appeal to you, ho Baid, "to play up right to the end. If you cannot play the game, don t St The afternoon was devoted to clearing up, cleaning arms, and getting everything shipsnapo after tho inevitable disorganisation. Tho headmaster, Mr G. E. Blanch, expressed himself as highly satisfied with the results of tho week's "barracks," and stated that ho had asked Colonel Sieeman to fix tho sa-mo date for a similar course of training next year.