FIFTY YEARS AGO.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15729, 2 October 1914, Page 8

FIFTY YEARS AGO.

THE MILITARY TRAIN. •A PRAISEWORTHY BODY. 'From the HERALD of October ?. 1864) From the date of their arrival in New Zealand up to the present moment the officers and men of the Military Train have had a continued course of hard, rough, fatiguing work. The breaking in and training of their horses has been no light duty. The constant travelling from post to post, in all weathers and under all circumstances, apart from its itksomeness, is a most trying and wearingnut service, and one which falls very severely upon tho privateas, apart from the wear of his system, there is a constant wear and tear of his clothing, which creates a. corresponding drain upon his small pay, and in many cases throws him into debt. Whatever duties may have devolved upon the officers and men of the Military however trying and fatiguing—they have, been performed with the utmost alacrity and in tho most cheerful manner. We cannot too highly estimate tho services rendered by the Military Train to the general commanding, and we feel sure these services have been duly appreciated and approved by him. Wherever the Military Train has served honour and praise have ever been awarded to it. Although not many years in existence, this highly usoful corps has seen a great deal of actual service, and has engaged in many actions.