Unique Compliment
COLONEL SMITH’S 83r<L BIRTHDAY Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, July 2h. a unique compliment was paid to Colonel E. R. Smith this morning when upon the attainment of his 83rd. birthday, officers of the Otago Regiment, his former command, and members of the Trumpet and Bugle Band paraded in front of his residence, sounding the Reveille and General Salute, after which the colonel entertained them. He has had 55 years of volunteer service. He volunteered for service in both the Boer and Great Wars, but on both occasions was retained for home duty. As a rifle shot, Colonel Smith won the New Zealand championship in 1894. It is recorded that when 78 years of age and competing at the Trentham meeting ue scored six successive bulls in 10 shots at 1000 yards. Colonel Smith has been chairman of the Dur.edin Stock Exchange for severtl terms.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 175, 27 July 1938, Page 5
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146Unique Compliment Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 175, 27 July 1938, Page 5
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