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Evening Star, Issue 16629, 11 January 1918, Page 6

1 Last night, at the Salvation Army Barracks in' Dowling street, there was a large assembly to welcome Sergeant Raper homo from. France. Two years have elapsed since the sergeant left New Zealand. After remaining in England for some time on duty, he went to France, and was one of the many New Zealanders who were wounded at Posschendaele Ridge. Major Colvin presided over a highly interesting and sociable gathering, assisted by Staffcaptain and Mrs ‘ Macauley, Adjutant Smith, and Ensign Birks. * Tho Silver Band rendered several selections, which wore in keeping with the spirit of the meeting. Deputy Bandmaster Judd rendered a cornet solo, acorn parried by Sister Colvin at the piano. Master Raper also favored the meeting with a Maori solo. Addresses of welcome were tendered by Junior Sergeant-major Hughsou, Bandmaster Lupp, Staff Captain Macauley, Major Colvin, and Senior Sergeant-major Mauley. Mrs Raper thanked the assembly for the honor bestowed on her husband by the hearty reception. On rising to reply Sergeant Raper was received will) musical honors. He expressed .heartfelt gratification ssSt tfc® hirsdly welcome home, and wHh returning health, to ta&s vp &tty agsm in the City corps. At the conclusion of the meeting refreshments were handed round by the sisters of the corns