TERRITORIAL CAMP AT ASHBURTON.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11629, 10 May 1912, Page 6

TERRITORIAL CAMP AT ASHBURTON.

(Per Press Association.) Ashburton, May 9. The casual camp on the Ashburton A. and P. show grounds, in connection with the Territorials and the South Canterbury District: which be«an on Thursday; the 2nd inst.. will break_ up ' to-morrow. Those taking part in the camp, about 260 infantry 'and fio mounted men. were unable to at lend the Easter encampment at Orari under Captain Andrew (the officer ■commanding) ;l ikl his lieutenants and staff-sergeants majors. The men, who were very raw at the commencement, have made great improvement, and the period of training proved verv useful, and the eneainnm'ent generally has been a success. This afternoon the men indulged in a varied programme ■of military and athletic sports, which were witnessed by a considerable number of townspeople. Unfortunately the meeting was. late in the day. somewhat warred through Trooper M'Queen, of Mnvfiekl. being thrown from his horse while competing in one of the events, and sustaining a fracture of the right leg. . . ' ■