THE BOYS' INSTITUTE CADETS' CAMP.

Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 153, 27 December 1898, Page 6

THE BOYS' INSTITUTE CADETS' CAMP.

The Wellington Boys' Institute Naval Cadets went into camp on Saturday (Christmas Day) on grounds lent by Mr. Mitchell, of Poriiua. The Company (with ] its^ band) arrived m cam]) at midnight, and the lads were refreshed by hot coffee, after Avhich they retired to bunk, being leit to the mercy of a quarter-guard which Avas posted at the entrance of the camp. On Christmas morning reveille was sounded at 6 o'clock, and after tidyingup their tents, bathing, and breakfasting, the morning was spent very quietly in j camp. In the afternoon the Company ! marched lo Porirua, where a church parade was held, the Mr. DaAvson officiating. On Monday morning some very useful work Avas done in skirmishing, Company drill, and manual and firing exercises. At about 10 a.m. Avork had to cease oAving to the rain until 5.30 p.m. At about noon the rain poured through the majority of the tents as though they were made of muslin,' and eventually a uujnoer of the company had to pack up their kits and make for their homes soaked to the skin. Those Avho stayed the night went (by invitation) to -the Asylum, and gave a concert to the in mates, which Avas very much applauded and enjoyed. To-day satisfactory wdrk is being, done by the feAv remaining in camp, and it is expected that even, they Avill leave for their homes either to-night or to-morroAv morning. The Asylum authorities kindly supplied the camp with milk, vegetables, and cartage, for which the company executive desire to thank ■ them and all others Avho assisted them in providing for their useful outing and valuaole instruction.

Buttermakers are somewhat careless as to the quantity of butter they pack into the boxes. Each box, the Wairarapa Observer points out, ought to contain 56^1b net, or Avith the paper wrapping, 56|lb : the odd 21b is the usual alloAvance made for shrinkage. If the boxes do not contain full Aveighb the buyer is put to the trouble and inconvenience of weighing and claiming a rebate on the short weight. Already this season many boxes stamped "561b net" have been lound to be short in Aveight, and buyers here are complaining. In one case out of a parcel of 7A tons of butter, or 300 boxes, there was a shortage of 2cwt. These shortweight boxes give an infinite amount ot trouble to the London dealers Avho have to handle them, and are calculated to injure the trade. A little care on the part of the packers would save much trouble and irritation. Messrs. Laery & Co. (Ltd.) will sell fish to-night.