THE TERRITORIALS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 6 May 1914, Page 5

THE TERRITORIALS

GENERAL HAMILTON AT TAKAPAU L'A.Ml'.

(united Press Association.} TAKAPAU CAMP. May 5. General Sir lan Hamilton inspected the camp at Takapan in glorious weather to-dav. He was accompanied by his start".' General G<dlev. the Lions. '.!. A. Allen, H. 1). Beil. and W. Fras.-r. Mes.-rs J. Escott and D. Buick, M.'sP., were also in attendance. The Gen-eraL arrived at 2.30 )j.m.. and during the afternoon ho inspected the machiup guns, tiring ball cartridges. He watched the mounted troops in actii.'n. and also the infantrv and artillery brigades, from a spectacular point. The proceedings were not particularly striking, but from a soldier's point of view were most- interesting.

"I he General took a keen interest in the doings ot all the troops, asking questions of the officers and complimenting them upon the work that he had seen. In an interview General Harrilton said that the men who had come under his notice were- of a very Hue stamp; they were all country troops, and the men were in some seiises half soldiers already. Continuing:, he said the mounted men could ride splendidlv, and the only thing that struck him was that horses were prettv cheap. The regiment he had seen."the Manawntu Mounted Rifles were remarkably well mounted.- The General also inspected the camp and cook houses, and expressed himself as well pleased with what ho saw. The general training work of the camp is steadilv proceeding with improved weather. The men are taking interest in their task, and no complaints are now heard There is no likelihood of an occurrence like that which occurred on Sundav night- happening. Ihe whole trouble seems to' be due solely over the extra- days involved getting to and from the carrp. The matter is being thoromdilv inquired info. A. case of diphtheria occurred to-day. the victim being a member of the Napier Battery. Several minor casualties are reported, but nothing serious. ■ This Day.

Fine weather again favours the divisional training -can:p. . The dav is being devoted to practical exercise, " in which practically all the troops are in action, the scheme J>l operations being a test principally ot the ctficiency of the control of officers of the various commands. Generals Hamilton and Godley and Sti The a patS C suifcring from diphtheria has been sent to Waipukurau hospital. The disease apparently was not contracthealth of tire ntcit is splendid. The majority thoiougnlj satisfied with their lot as soldiers.

CAMBRIDGE CAMP. CAMBRIDGE, This Day. . The camp was practically deserted this mornin-. the troops being out rehearsing for Friday's field operations. Glorious weather is being experienced General Godlcy telegraphed that he had much pleasure in lorwardmg the following message from his Excellent*, which sSould be conveyed to the troops, and published :—-The Governor was verv uleased with the appearance and steadiness of all ranks at the parade tor the presentation of colours on huncta\ , more especially in view of the inclement weather of the previous day. His txceilencv wished particularly to congratulate' the officer command in ut: the Auckland district and staff on the admirable arrariLremenls made, which insured trie success achieved." FIXED FOR TAKING LIQUOR IXTO CAMP. CAMBRIDGE, This Day. Before Justices this morning, Territorials were fined 30s, with costs 14s. for bringing intoxicants into camp. They wefe cautioned that a heavier penalty would be inflicted next time.