THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 33, 11 February 1901, Page 2

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

THE WELCOME AT WELLINGTON. [United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, February 10, Tho Imperial troops arrized yesterday morning, and in the afternoon marched through the city in company with 2000 Volunteers. The weather was very fine, and the line of route was lined by thousands of people, a great many of whom came in from the country districts. The visiting mounted men were all horsed, and made a fine display, the Life Guards being particularly admired. At various points chewing was heard a3 the Higuland regiments, which everyone was anxious to see, made their appearance. The regular marching o? the Imperial troops, who moved with an even swing, was the subject of general admiration, A great [crowd of people had assembled in the Basin Reserve, and when the troops arrived on the scene they were met with loud cheers, The companies were drawn up in a square, and. were addressed by the Mayor, who welcomed them to the cily, and by the Premier. Colonel "Wyndham, at the conclusion oi the Premier's address, called upon his troops to gi re three cheers for the people of New Zealand and their Premier, which met with a hearty response. The procession then reformed, and the British troops marched back to thes.s. Britannic at the wharf. They were, later on, liberated on furlough till midnight, and were entertained at dinner by citizons. The officers were made welcome at the Wellington Clnb, To-day the men remained on the troopship until midday, when they were allowed ashore again. In the morning half the visitors will lea re for Wanganui by train, and the remainder are going to Masterton,