TROOPER SMITH’S RECEPTION.
The expected arrival of Trooper John , Smith by train from Christchurch yesterday, caused Brunner to assume quite a gala appearance. Bunting was flying in all directions, and work was suspended at the mines. Places of business were closed, and numbers of persons paraded - the streets. The Volunteers mustered in uniform in full force, and the Taylorville and Dobson school children were drawn up in line under charge of their teachers. By the time that the Jackson train ar* rived at the Brunner station, there were fully 1000 persons assembled, while a handsome banner in red, white, and blue with the words “ We welcome you home ” inscribed on it,.was displayed, the train stopped and Trooper Smith made his appearance he was greeted with rounds of hearty applause. The Mayor in welcoming Mr Smith said that the residents were pleased to welcome him home again, after risking his life in support of the Empire. They had watched the progress of the New Zealanders and were all proud of the position they had achieved. Three cheers were then given and the school children sang several appropriate songs, a procession was then formed and on its arrival in Taylorville the crowd gradually dispersed. A banquet, social and ball will be given to the returned troopers to-morrow evening.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 July 1901, Page 2
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