THE HORORATA DRAFT.
CHRISTCHURCH WELCOME. SCENES OF ENTHUSIASM. [by telegraph.— association.] CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday. An official reception to the Hororata's draft and other Main Body men took place this afternoon, when a very lengthy i procession of motor-cars containing the ; soldiers traversed the principal streets of the city. The public responded magnificently and enthusiastically, the streets being densely packed with people. The crowds appeared to be larger than on Armistice Day. There was a great display of bunting throughout the city. The school children were grouped in Victoria Square, The men and their relatives were entertained at afternoon tea i» the Colosseum as guests of the various patriotic societies.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17113, 19 March 1919, Page 6
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108THE HORORATA DRAFT. New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17113, 19 March 1919, Page 6
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