NATIONAL RESERVE

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 118, 20 May 1915, Page 4

NATIONAL RESERVE

BROOKLYN SECTION. Before commencing drill at the State School grounds on Tuesday the Brooklyn sectiou of_ the National Reserve met in the schoolroom to bid farewell to the chairman of committee (Mr. M. A. Robinson), who has accepted a pbsition in Chrietchurch. The O.C. (Mr. J. W. Steele), in referring to tbe resignation of Mr. Robinson, eaid the short notice which had been given made tbe parting felt by the company. As one of the founders of the Brooklyn section, Mr. Robinson had imparted a deal of energy and enthusiasm into the movement, aaid, apart from his personal qualities, had done much to merit the thanks and appreciation of all present. The good wishes of the section would go with him. Mr. Mulcahy endorsed the sentiments expressed by the previous speaker. Mr. Robinson thanked the company for the value which it placed on his work, and the many good things that had been said of him. He was 3till an ardent N.R. man, and would continue his connection with the organisation in Christchurch. A -vote of thanks for bis past services, and legret at losing so zealous andacthe a member, was carried with three cheers and tlie ( singing of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Afterwards drill was commenced under the O.C. the parade state showing fifty Platoon movements were gone through with encouraging results after over an hour's work. Mr. E. P. Buckle was assistant instructor for the evening. The examinations for sergeants and corporals is nearing completion. At next Tuesday's parade the vacancy for chairman will be decided upon. WELLINGTON! SOUTH. The Wellington South section of the National Reserve had an excellent parade on Monday night, there being almost a full muster of the company New recruits numbered 53— an excellent result for the week. The Newtown portion of the company, about 100 strong, marched down* from Newtown to the college grounds, being under the command of Lieut. Charlton. On arrival at the college the whole company was split up into sections, and an excellent night's work was carried out under the direction of Sergt. -Major Martin. The City Council has granted this section the use of the lecture hall at the Newtown Library for the purposes of a, series of military lectures and social evenings. The committee hope to make a start very soon with this innovation. EASTBOURNE BRANCH. The Eastbourne branch of the National Reserve paraded on Monday night. There was a good attendance, and the platoon was put through a solid instruction in rifle exercise by Lieut. M'Queen. The greatest interest is being taken by the members in the rifle exercises. Squad and section drill was also done, and done very well indeed. It has been decided that in addition to the ordinary weekly parade, daylight parades will be. held on every alternate Saturday afternoon hereafter. At the conclusion of the parade Lieut. M'Queen, who is leaving the district, and who has been instructor to the platoon practically since it was formed, was thanked for his services by Lieut. Perry on behalf of the members and heartily cheered. Capt. P. St J. Keenan. who lately returned from Samoa, has kindly offered his services to the platoon during the next few weeks. ISLAND BAY-BERHAMPORE. The Island Bay-Berhampore Company for the last two weeks has been displaying increased enthusiasm, and there has been a particularly good muster at each parade. The work of the different platoons under , their, officers is becoming exceedingly interesting, and will no doubt result in a large increase in the membership. On Saturday afternoon the official opening of the rifle range at Ohiro Valley will take place, and Colonel Porter and his staff will be present. The company will parade- at 2.15 p.m. at the comer of Cornwall-street, and will then march to Ohiro Valley. The company's band will be in attendance.