FOXTON

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3265, 8 February 1926, Page 10

FOXTON

I [From Our Own Correspondent.} Camp Notes. The officers and non-coms, of the 19th Battery gave an "At Home" to the people of Foxton on Friday afternoon. Notwithstanding th e fact that the weather was very boisterous, accompanied by heavy showers of rain, there was a good attendance, especially of the fair sox. The shelter of the grandstand was taken advantage of and the events wer e got off between the showers. The wrestling and tug-of-war on horseback as usual created a lot of fun. A demonstration of sixty-pound guns going into action, per medium of tractors was given, and four rounds of live shell were shot. At the conclusion of the sports, afternoon tea was provided for the visitors after which the Mayor (Mr. Perrcau) thanked the officers and men for their hospitality, and congratulated them on the success of their sports. Nearly a Serious Accident. What might have been' a serious accident happened while loading one of the big six-pounders on morning. As cun be understood considerable power is required to manoeuvre these guns from the on to the truck, and once on the move ramp on to the truck, and once bn the' move they cannot be stopped. Gunner Marshall ' had the misfortune to get In the way of the brake plate which jammed his leg against the end of th e truck, making an extensive gash in the calf of his leg. Had the Plate caught the bone, it would no doubt have smashed It like an egg shell. Surgical aid was secured, and the gunner will he alright In the. course of a week or so. The 10th Break Camp. At 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoon the 19th broke camp, being conveyed from the racecourse to Levin by two large motor lorries, two “Lizzie" ditto, and three charabancs. These made quite an imposing- -procession going through Foxton and the shops were temporarily emptied of customers and attendants to cheer the “boys” on their way. The two Holt tractors are being railed to Auckland, where they will be used for similar purposes.