THE TERRITORIALS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8122, 16 May 1912, Page 3

THE TERRITORIALS.

“EXTRA” CAMP ARRANGEMENTS REPORT OP GARRISON OFFICERS’ CLUB. Tho extra territorial training camp of tlie sth Regiment, which commences at Trontham on Saturday next, will be attended by anything from 100 to 150 youths. Tho camp will be in charge of Captain H. M. IV. Richardson, adjutant of the regiment. The encampment will be attended by all those who did not undergo training at Easter time. The parade will fall in at 12.30 sharp on Saturday at tho Lambton station. Dress: Marching order. A dry canteen has been arranged for at which soft drinks, fruit, etc., may be purchased. Tho training will bo on exactly the same lines as that carried out at the main camp at Easter.

GARRLSOiN OFFICERS The report of the Garrison Officers’ Club to be presented at the annual meeting on Wednesday next states that tho attendance at lectures, etc., during the year was exceptionally good, the average being over 60 .per lecture. Tho increase in membership for the year was 24, the number on the members’ roll now being 148; and in addition twelve now' members have been elected for the coming year. The club was fortunate in obtaining the services and assistance of members of the general stiff for lectures on various military matters and the efforts of these officers were much appreciated by members.

A systematic study of the main battles of the Russo-Japanese war was also entered into, various officers taking up a set portion each. These lectures were illustrated by means of coloured maps, in the preparation of which a good deal of time and care had been spent. The • maps were also the work of officers of the garrison. From October 21st to 23rd inclusive some twenty-five members proceeded to Porirua, where a short instructional course was carried out under the direction of Colonel Heard, D.M.T. Colonel Heard afterwards criticised the work done. 'Regret is expressed that a larger number of members did not avail themselves of the opportunity to attend this short course; also that the social evenings arranged did not meet with the support they deserved, the attendances being very poor. The balance-sheet shows that the funds are in a satisfactory position. Colonel Campbell, V.D., _is thanked for presenting the club with a framed engraving of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, which now hangs in the club room.

GEN. BADEN-POWELL’S VISIT Officers commanding companies are being reminded by circular by tbe area group officer, Wellington, that a parade of senior cadets and boy scents will take place on May 30th, when General Sir Robert Baden-Powell will inspect them. Full details will be issued later. Owing to May 29th having been fixed for the General’s lecture, the officers’ parade called for that date will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, instead. CONFERENCE WITH COL. HEARD A meeting of cadet officers _ and staff-sergeant-major instructors will be held in the Garrison Hall, Buckle street, . to-morrow night. Colonel Heard, Director of Military Training,’ will deliver an address on the training of the senior cadets and discuss various questions in connection therewith.

KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE. In additional orders issued by Colonel G. F. C. Campbell, Coast Defence Commander, relative to the ceremonial parade to he held at Newtown Park on King’s Birthday (June 3rd), it is laid down that slouch bats and puggeries are to be worn by all ranks, officers included. The parade will count as a whole day parade and the rehearsal on Saturday, June Ist, as a half-day parade for the current year.