THE DEFENCE FORCES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16348, 3 April 1915, Page 3

THE DEFENCE FORCES

BY SIiNTQY

In conncetion with tlio sth Regiment's camp at Wingatni, tlio canteen rights have been secured by Mr Kroon, whilst the men requiring tonsoral attentions will bo undor tho tender ministrations of Mr J. Aluir. The men will learn with bati&taction that a largo marquee, seating about 120, will be used as a moss tent, while additional accommodation will be provided in tho buildings. The last two days ill camp will bo devoted to something in the shape of allday manoeuvres. No. 2 Field Ambulance was inspected on Friday week by Colonel J. 11. Purdy, who was accompanied by Lieutcnant-colonel Falconer, Major Fitzgerald, and Captain Malcolm. Ttie company was complimented upon its work. Tile annual training camp of B Section will be held nt Wingatm Racecourse, from April 9to 17. An advance party ol one N.C.O. and four men will leave Dunedin by tho 9.10 a.m. train. The section will parade at the Garrison lla.ll, at 1.15 p.m., and entrain at 2.15 p.m. for camp, with kit and rations for tea.

The annual training camp of A and 0 sections of the No. 2 Field Ambulance will be held at Sutton, from April 16 to 24. U Section, less men detailed for duty at tho 10th (North Otago) Regimental Camp, Oamaru, will parade at 5 p.m. on April 15, with camp kit. Vouchers will, be issued for bod and breakfast in Dunedin. A and C Sections will parade at Liarmon Hall, Dunedin, at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 16, to entrain for Sutton, with camp kit and rations for the whole day. All ranks will parade as fully dressed as possible, slouch hats if available. It is expected that, uniforms will be issued prior to the camp, . but failing this, men are recommended to bring tho oldest suits they possess. An advance party is required- to reach Sutton on Tuesday, April 13, leaving Dunedin by tho 7.45 a.m. train on tuat date. These men will receivo extra duty pay of 4s per day for three extra days, in addition to pay of rank. The Ist Battalion 4th (Otago) Regiment will parade at tho Garrison Hall on April 16, at 9 a.in., to entrain for Sutton for tho annual camp, which will extend to April 24. All ranks must bring rations sufficient for Friday, as no rations will be issued until Saturday. Men will parade as fully uniformed and equipped as possible. Men without the Web Equipment will parade without bayonets. All greatcoats, whether military or civilian, to be rolled and worn "en handerole" over tho left shoulder. Men without uniforms are reoommended to wear tho oldest suits they possess. All ranks are reminded that hard frosts may be experienced and the nights consequently may be cold. It- is therefore advisable to take an extra pair of blankets. As no waterproof sheets aro available this year, men should provide themselves with a piece of American cloth, or other cheap waterproof material. An advance party is required to reach camp on Tuesday, April 13, leaving Dunedin by the 7.45 a.m. train on that date. These men will receive in addition to the pay of :heir rank, extra duty pay of 4s per day for three extra days. Any men who can volunteer for this duty should immediately notify tho Officer Commanding their company. Any men who have not yet completed their halfday parades and evening drills, mav put in three extra days in camp, in lieu thereof. They will receive rations, "but will not receive pay for these extra days, and will require to leave Dunedin by the 7.45 a.m. train on Tuesday, April i 3. This will probably be the last opportunity to comolete the half-day .parades, and men who* aro still several short'should endeavour to avail themselves of it, and should at once hand in their names to the Officer Commanding their company. There will'be a regimental mstituto in the camp, where writing materials, reading matter, etc., can be obtained free of charge. The institute will also arrange and supervise games and amusements during the hours troops are off duty.' A dry canteen will be established, where tobacco, cigarettes, aerated waters, and light refreshments may be procured on payment. Lieutenant-colonel M'Ara will be Camp Commandant, .vlaior Moller being camp adjutant, A Company will be commanded by Lieutenant M. M'Keefrv. Lieutenant George will be Quartermaster Although there will be other units in camp in the same locality each unit will carry out its training separately. In connection with' the Ist Battalion, 4th Regiment, almost the whole of the time, with the exception of one day, when battalion movements will be practised, will be devoted to company training. The New Zealand Territorial service medal for 12 consecutive years' service will be presented to Lieutenants Crimb and Rigby at the Ist Battalion, 4th Regiment's oamp.

r "Sentry,"—l have a question which 1 would like to lay before you, and would be much obliged to see it answered in your columns next -week. If a company (or part thereof) goes into camp for seven days in place of night drills and hal May parades, how long should the said company put in in the annual camp.—l am, etc. Double March. '

A seven-days concentration camp is aocepted as tho equivalent for the eveningdrills and half-day parades laid down for the year. The Territorial who attends the seven-days camp in lieu of the evening drills etc., must, therefore, attend the annual camp for the full period-i.e., seven clear days exclusive of the day of entering and the day ot leaving camp. Upon reckoning up it will be found that the seven-days concentration camp works out as something less than the equivalent of the hours prescribed for day parades and evening drills, but the value of the continuous training more than counterbalances. Staff-sergeant-major Rudd has received advice that his brother, Sergeant Chas. Rudd was killed in action in Belgium (locality not stated) on January 9. The ,® ersea J| t 9- R ud .d was in the 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers Ser-geant-major Rudd has still two brothers in Nnr^fnXV -A vit -r the Battalion Northumberland Fusihers, and tho other with the Ist Battalion Northumberland Fusihers with the Indian Army mo considerate number of officers and iVUO.s aro availing themselves of Captain M Laden s class of instruction in R.n l j - lu -j' tsu at th <> Garrison Hall, _ and the instruction is found intL VVery, ry ,nterostln =- There is still room in_the class for more students. (jompetinß for the Bobin Oup the Coast Defence Detachment registered a good performance They knocked over tho -whole of the targets in fivo seconds less than 11.59 hite ' aDd sccured a Percentage

and er H an^;Hn trU m r i P °\ ? o,lard and 11. button (Balfour) have been nmmoted to tho staff sergeants-major in tho New Zealand Staff Corps. It is notified in genera! orders fTif /-i_„ tains J. Black and D. B. Shand have quali' H examination for the rank of major. Second Lieutenants ,T. Braithwaite and S C. Roberts, of the 10th (North Ota-o) Regiment, and J. G. Johnston, of the 14th (South Otago) Regiment, have qualified bv examination in subject A. , y I'have tri acknowledge receipt of an admiraMe. llittle souverir card from tho 4th Re iment Band. It includes a capital photograph of the officers and members "f v sSfisrh The Robin Hood quarry, transformed into (i. rifle range, is a lively locality at this season, both day and night. The High School Cadets are firing their muskpfvv course there each afternoon, and the installation of acetylene flares, supplied bv Captain Fraser, has enabled Cadet musketry practice to be carried out satisfactorily at night time. Most of the Cadet companies have completed the course, but there aio still the neglcctful ones, for whom still another opportunity will be provided on Saturday week. P slmuW hn b ;° Sh ° Uld - " ofce f that no P ers on should be in possession of arms,, accoutrements, ammunition, or military the property of tho New Zealand Government excepting bona fade members of tho New Zealand Military Forces, or members of Defence Rifle Clubs, who have purchased such arms, accoutrements, ammunition, or military clothing. Any person who wrongfully sells pawns, or buys any such property, or has the same in his possession withcfUt satisfactorily accounting for tho fact, will be prosecuted as tho law directs.

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