THIRTIETH REINFORCEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17017, 30 May 1917, Page 2

THIRTIETH REINFORCEMENTS.

DUNEDIN AND NORTH OTAGO MEN GO FORWARD

FLOODS DELAY SOUTHERN CONTINGENT.

There was a good attendance at the Kensington Drill Hall yesterday morning to witness tho departure of tho Dunedin section of tho Thirtieth .Reinforcements. Tho local men travelled through to Oamaru lay the 8.16 a.m. train, and the North (Jtago men were pieked up by a special tram, and tho whole contingent went forward together to .Lyttelton. Owing to tho disorganisation in the southern railway servico consequent 011 tho floods, the Milton and Invercargill men wero unablo to join tho Dunedin quota, and they will bo sent on immediately circumstances permit. Major Woods went up in charge of the men, and associated with him were Ser-geant-major Healy and Dr Lyth. the course of an address, Colonel E. R. Smith referred to the Germans having sot out with the intention of victory within three weeks; but now their deepest consideration was whether they could avoid defeat. The. moral effect of continuous reinforcements from tho farthest ends of the Empire was inspiring to our own people of tho Homeland, with whom we wero equally interested in the winning of tho war; and it also had a moral ellect of an opposite nature upon our enemies. Ho spoke of Lord Kitchener's advice to the troops, and urged every one of his hearers — 1 who, ho said, were now setting out upon tho greatest adventure of their lives —to retain full possession of their will power in the widei; spheres in which they were embarking. He urged them to take every opportunity of perfecting themselves in musketry and rapid, fire, and he spoke of tho records and traditions established by our men, the 29th Division, and the Australians on Gallipoli. On behalf of the Territorials of Otago he wished the Thirtieth a safe return to their friends after a successful and victorious campaign. The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark) stated that though they were leaving in the grey dawn before many people were out of their beds, and there was not tho customary farewell at Anzac square, yet none the less the hearts of the people sent to them a warm good-bye. Their movements would be followed with the keenest interest and the full belief that they would worthily defend the honour of their King and Empire. "We all realise," continued his Worship, " that we have reached the greatest crisis in our history, when the fate of the whole world is swaying in the balance. Alillions of lionhearted men—tho tiowor of our Empire's manhood—are away over there 011 the bloodsaturated battlefields of France and inlanders, fighting day and night the mighty forces of tho Kaiser's legions. They are fighting with a grim determination to conquer a hellish and hateful foe. Day after clay, with grim and dogged determination, they are battering down the brutal and tyrannical Hun. These men will not lay down their arms till tho German barbarism is finally and completely crushed. When we road of tho splendid work of our armies our hearts thrill and our blood hows with a quick rush. The determination of the Empire's fignting, men tells us that the tre-■.i-uuoLis task wmeii uiey aio lacing so gallantly has only one end—we shaJ win.— \Vo in New Zealand are proud ciiai our moil are doing tueir snare av\a.y thero at the battle front. Day by day these men of ours are winning fresh laurels and adding new glory, honor, and lustre to tho British arms. When we read of their deeds of valour, their fortitude, their tenacity, and their heroism wo aro proud that wo arc of their land, and of their blood. These men from tho dominions beyond the seas have done more to bring the Empire closo together and link tho various units in bonds of everlasting comradeship than all the politicians and statesmen. From their work there will come, I firmly believe, an united Parliament that will guide the dest.ny of our Imperial British Empire. Soldiers, wo aro confident that you will maintain tho prestige of Now Zealand, and carry on the work of the men of the silver tern who have already gone from this land, ohow tho Hun that you aro not decadent, but can light as British soldiers. Every heart in this city echoes tho prayer 'God bless you and keep you and bring you all back in safety and honour.' May you ore long march triumphantly into Berlin and see our old Flag flying 111 victory over the Kaiser's palace. I bid you God-speed. Good luck and''good-bye. Kia Ora."—(Applause.) The ißev. R. S. Gray briefly addressed the men, and concluded with a prayer in their behalf.

The men marched from Kensington headed by tho Dunedin Pine Band, under Pipe-major Grant. Tho men wero cheered by tho poopio who lined the streets en route to the station.

A feature of the gathering was the presence of Mrs Macfie and Mrs Fcnwick on the station, where they distributed c.garcttcs and other comforts to tho men. Theso little acts of kindness were appreciated by the recruits.

Following are tho names of the men who went forward:— NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Adams, Thomas Dagger. Oarline, Daniel. Hall, Gerald Aymer. Itoydhouse, Artniir Paton. White, John Phillips. INFANTRY. Angel, William Robert. Avery, Alfred Wm. Bail lie, James Main. Bowie, CorneLus William. Buchanan, Charles. Bakewiil, R. F. Bacon, Stanley David. Bayliss, Andrew George. Bond, Charles Vincent. LSroadbent, Frank Hendley. Campbell, Charles Wood Victor. <Jhisnoim, James Stuart. Clarke, Willis. Collis, Edward. Cain, James. Chapman, Spencer Harold. Clearwater, James Wilfred Cook, Alexander. Uuniing, James William. ' Dowmo, Stewart Kerr. Doyle, Henry Charles. Davidson, James Rkind. Dinneen, Richard Dolton. Donlan, Thomas Siivestcr. Dooleyi Benjamin. Duns, George Frederick. Fastier, Frederick. Field .vick. Charles. Fitzgerald, Wilfred Goodlcy, Thomas Hugh Logan. Graham, James. Gaivey, Morris Aloysius. Hoare, John Patrick. Hewitt, Edward. Hamilton, Robert Dane. Hutcheon, Donald. Irvine, Donald M'Gregor. Jackson, John Stanley Kelman, Mcrvyn Smyth. Kiely, James. Knox, Henry Norman. Knox, Walter John. Latta, William Cathcart. Lerrigo, Robert Edward. Ijiddoll, William. Loekett, John William. Mackay, Alexander. M'Allan, Ronald Alexander. M'Bain, Alexander. M'Bryde, Jiaron Ai'chibald Wilson. M'Coll, Albert John. M'DonnJd. Charles Stewart. M'Daugall, John. Malcolm, Walter. M'Laren, David Cargill. Ma.gcc, Peter. Maxwell, John Watson. Meroer, Joseph Edward. Mitoholl, David. Moore, James Francis. Morris, Robert-. Murray, Arthur John Stamper. Newbury. Walter Louis. _ Niven, William Benjamin. Orr, John Snwllio Hollen. Panting, Henry .Allan. Park, Lindsay Morgan. Pomoroy, Francis Edward. Read, George Dunbar. Rcndall, Thomas G-eorgo. Robertson, James Kent. Ritchie, Thomas. Russell. Stuart Whifcworth. Ryan, Edmund. Seal. Christopher John. Steven, Allan Leslie. Stewart, Leslie Adolphus. Stewart, C. I. Smith. Alexander Charles. Stanawav. John. Scott, Charles Roderick Leslie. Swell. Gilbert John. ftVirimpton. John William Spenco. Tanner, Frederick. Tavlor, David. Telfer. John. Thomson. Edward Charles. Thompson, Alexander, inn. vViH"" Howard. Walker, Alexander.

WaddcU, William How. Wakefield, Charles Henry. Wruy, Cyril George Allrcd. Wood, Clarence William. Wilson, Arthur George. Wollington. Ralph Brabrook. Yates, Gwynno. EN G INKERS. Black, William Prentice, Rush, Robert Wood Tunnage, Alfred George. ARTILLERY. Asher, Fawcett. (Houston, Charles Kent. Ftillerton, Leslie Edward. Gibson, George. Hooper, Frederick Francis. James, Hector I l 'iceman. Knowstubb, Raymond. Mackay, Stanley. M'lnnes, Morrel Gordon. Rendel, Leslie Eric Cyril. Scolon, Edward Archibald I-lugli. MOUNTED RIFLES. Bray, Sydney James. Fotheringham, James Hutchison. Gibson, James. Jensen, William. Meldrum, Peter. Thomson, William Alexander. • SIGNAL SERVICE. King, Henry Edward. AMBULANCE. Delargey, Francis Tliomas. Harrison, John Hudson. Hendry, Gordon. Robertson. James. Suters, William John. The Port Chalmers section was accorded a farewell on Monday evening by the Mayor (Mr Tait) and a large gathering of citizens. Each of the nine men was presented with a combination knife by tho Mayor, and Mrs Booth, on behalf of tho Ladies' Patriotic Association, presented each recruit with a parcel containing a hold-all and other articles so much used by soldiers on active service.

NORTH OTAGO QUOTA. (From Ode Own Correspondent.) OAMAItU, Hay 29. The North Ot.igo quota of the Thirtieth Reinforcements went forward to-day. The following are the names:— Apploby, K. P., Waiareka Junction. Adams, Ernest E., Duntroon. Blackmore, Mansil J, Patearoa. Beattie, David, lianfurly. Bell, Joseph, Cromwell. ]Juick, Robert, Pajiakaio. Counehan, Edmond, Oamaru. Collins, Herbert E., Hawea Fait. Collings, Cecil J. V., Hawea Flat. Davidson, Albert/V., Lindis Crossing 1 . Francos, Thomas, CJamaru.. Fletfc, David, Enfield. Fodie. John, Oamaru. Hewitt, Richard, Poolburn. Ilesson, Joseph, Alexandra. Hustings, William C., Oamaru. Howell, William, Waipiata. Harvey, Coverley G., Oamaru. Hamilton, Robert S., Duntroon. Jamieson, James T., Tarras. Johnston, John J., Patearoa. JefTeries, Norman IT., Otekaike. Kearney, Hugh 1-1., Ranfurly. Keligher, Michael. Clyde. Kingan, John William, Hawea Flat. Kinross, James, Luggate. Meikle, Tliomas, Oamaru. Morrison, Robert D., Cromwell. M'Coll, James, Otekaike. M'Leod, David, Hillgrove. M'Lcan, John, Matarae. Noonc, Charles, Poolburn. O'Connor, Thomas E., Ngapara. Pirie, Frederick, Moa Creek. Pat-erson, William Huarh, Oamaru. Portions, Arch A.. Palmerston. Reid, Harold W.. Patearoa. Renton, J. M., Oamaru. Robertson. Lindis M'N., Luggato. Rodda, Charles, Oamaru. Strode, Harold. Kyeburn. Smith, James P., Oamaru. Sanders, Gexald. Papakaio. Sutton, Albert R.. Enfield Smith so 11. James, Tokarahi. Tyson, Thomas G., Kakanui. Third, William, Kakanui. Turvey, Robert C., Oamaru. Taverndale-. Lewis A.. Oamaru. Welsh, John G., Oamaru. . Wilson. William, Luptrate. Waldron, Valentine. Omarama. Youarth, John. Inchholme. Young, Albert V.. Palmerston. Dorward, William (from Group 13). Hoskings. P. E., Cromwell. Brown. W. J. (from Group 19), Gisborno.