FRONTIERSMEN

Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1939, Page 6

FRONTIERSMEN

CONFERENCE OF CORPS. (Per Press Association—Copyright). WELLINGTON, April 27. ' The annual conference of the corps of frontiersmen, was opened by Commandant Ciol oriel Martyn-Roberts, V.D. There is a full representation of delegates from both Islands. The resignation of the commandant, owing to advancing years, was received with regret, and on his nomination, Major Alan Smith, his staff officer, was made commandant, with the rank of Colonel.. Colonel Martyn-Roberts and Major A. N. Hardy were elected th e two commissioners, and were also made life members. It was noted with satisfaction that the corps had several members who had qualified under the defence autnorities; as competent instructors in. preventive methods adopted against the use of chemical gas in warfare. It was stressed that the annual examinations for appointments and promotion must be encouraged, as no appointments would b© made of unqualified men. The results of the last examinations showed that the corps possessed capable officers, and the hop© was expressed that the same standard would be maintained in the future. The Commandant proposed that during Anzac week next year, a bivouac be held at Wellington during the exhibition- . . 1 .