THIRTY-THIRD REINFORCEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17089, 22 August 1917, Page 7

THIRTY-THIRD REINFORCEMENTS.

DEPARTURE 0F OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND QUOTA. The Otago and Southland qnota of 'the Thirty-third Reinforcements, who left for Trentham by special train at 11 a.m. yesterday, wero accorded a send off not one whit less enthusiastic than airy of the preceding drafts. The Southland and South Otago men arrived by the express on Monday, and wero billeted at the Leviathan Hotel They wero in charge of Lieutenant G. S. Hamilton, y _Tho Dunedin quota assembled at the Kensington Drill Hall, and wero paraded by Major Mollor. After the roll call Colonel E. R. Smith addressed the men. He referred to the necessity for discipline, which meant tho safety of the army. With discipline they could rely on their comrades, and he instanced tho Mons retreat as a wonderful proof of the valuo of discipline. The British troops 'fell back 30 miles per day, and wore able to turn on the enemy and makqhim suffer. With regard to musketry, he wished them to remember that their rifles were their best friends. Each man should Kot to know his riflo and its peculiarities. He passed on to them Lord Kitchener's advice to avoid drink and keep fit. Each man was the master of his own will, and ho should not let others persuade him to do anything which ho knew was not right. He wished them the best of luck.

The ladies of tho Otago and Southland Patriotic Association distributed handkerchiefs and cigarettes, and the Revs. R. Fairmaid and A. C. Randerson presented pocket Testaments, the gift of tho Sunday schools of Otago. The men then marched by way of Princes and Stuart streets to the railway station, where they joined the southern contingent. Tho column -was headed by tho 4th Regimental Band, under Lieutenant George, and the men were repeatedly cheered. The principal business' places wero beflagged, and tho route of march was thronged with sightseers, many employers, having granted their employees • timo off to view the procesßion.

The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), in addressing the men at the railway station, said that threo long, bitter, heartbreaking years had passed since the -war clouds burst upon the Empire. During- all that time we had been gathering in thousands each month to bid good-bye to the men of this southern part of our dominion who were going to take their share in bringing victory to our flag. While there had been the sadness of farewell, yet rising above it was a feeling of pride and exultation, for we knew that,the men who were going were of the same heroic mould as thoir comrades whoso deeds havemado us glory in them. When the colonial soldiers got their first chance on April 25, 1915, they at once proved their mettle. ,Thcy sprang into the fight like heroes and won for themselves great glory and fame. And _as each • reinforcement had taken its place in tho battle line the men had proved themselves possessed of the same dauntless, lion-hearted heroism and dogged determination. The men of New Zealand had made us feel the pride of race. Wo were bidding farewell to the Thirty-third Reinforcements with the • sure confidence that they would nobly do their duty and win new laurels and add frec-h glory, honour, and lustre to the dominion and the Empire. Our hearts were filled with pride and gratitudo. towards thorn, and our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our faith went with them. Wo trusted them and honoured them. Thijso men to whom we were bidding Godspeed were showing that they were possessed of the- bulldog endurance, the self-sacrifice, the valour of tho men who had made Old England's name. The going forth of our men moved us to nobler thoughts, and spurred us on to determine that we who had to stay behind would do our duty and make us realise that tho greatest effort we were capable of is littlo compared with what they wero doing for us. He believed that all the force, power, and enthusiasm of democracy would combine to win the war and maintain the splendid edifice of our Empire's greatness. " Men of the Thirtythird Reinforcement, in- tho name of the citizens, I bid tou God-speed in your splendid mission. May you help to carry the flag of the ; Empire s greatness so that it will shine forth in dazzling splendour when the tide finally carries it to victory. Difficulties, dangers, and trials Ho before you, but wo believe that you will rise superior to all your foes and prove that you ai«e worthy of the high confidence we have m you. We believe that you will put up such a record that the deeds of the Thirty-third will be for ever enshrined in the hearts of this land. May you soon take part in the final and absolute crushing of the Hun, so th.it they .will lie broken and demolished, never again to be a menace to the world. God keep you all, and may you all come back to the land that is proud of you and will wait eagerly to welcome you back as victors. Good luck to you all. Good-bye." The Rev. .T. Kilpatrick impressed upon the men that they were entering upon an entirely new phaso of their life, surrounded by new_ conditions and confronted by new temptations. He earnestly asked them to overcome those temptations in God's name, so that they might be the masters.of their own lives and be able to face the Germans effectively. He hoped the war ,would be over before they got to their destination, but in any ca6e they would have done thoir duty by making ready. They would return ■with enriched experiences and something added to their lives. He asked them to join him in prayer. Cheers having been given, the men were qiuckly marched on, to the railway platform, and as_ quickly entrained, ringing cheex3 resounding as the train moved out. Tho full list of those who left Dunedin is as follows:— DUNEDItf. GROUP. ENGINEERS. Stephenson, T. H. Wood, A. HTFANTBY. Aikman, J. M*L. Mawhinney, W. Air, G. M<rad, S. H. Andrew, F. C. Middlcmass, A. R. Atkinson, E. F. Millar, 0. Baker, W. A. Mitchell, C. W. Bayne, K. A. . Morland, L. W. Blsckwell, A. Muirhead, F. H. Briggs, A. J. Murray, J. Brinsdon, T. Murray J. G. Buchanan, L. 8. . M'Allen, 3. J Chiles, B. J. M'Cully, R. D

Clark, J. R, M'Ourdy, J. N, Collins, T. J. M'Farlane, W J Condon, B. P. M'lUroy, J. Corruack, H. B. Iflntosh, J. A Craig, R. H?l>. MXaan, B. Crarnond, N. S. •. M'Levie, R. Crawford, G. iM'Masler, H Y Crews, G. ,-. M'Mullaa, R. Ourle, T. W. J. M'NuKy, E. W D Dick, H. North, E. .IPL' ' Dingwall, H. ; j North, J. A. Dtmohue, J. ' Paeamore, J. Byero, W. Pemnicott, J. E. Fiacßay, G. Peterson, F. Fosaxty, D. D. Qniulivnn, T. Friend, "W. R. Rachhum, B. A Gibbt, W. (}. Raineford, W. A. Gilchrkt, D. J. Richardson, F J Goudie, B. H. Richdalo, K G ' Guy, G. H. Ritchie, L. Hannon, A. C. _ -Roberts, G; S. Hartstonge, J. ' Robertson, J. Harvey, J. Robinson, A. Hayes, D. Ross, A. G. Hedges, H. Salmon, J. V. Heenan, A. R. Scott, W. Henderson, F. D. Shepherd, L. E. Henderson, J. R. Simpson, T. T. * Henderson, R. Smith, F. W Hicks. C. W. K. Smith, G. .Hill, J. Smith, J. J. Hxighc3, T. A. Smyth, A. D Hnnt, C. N. Spence, J. Irvine, J. Stephenson, S. J. Jury, E. Stevenson, G. Keamelly, C. Stewart, G. T. Ledgerwood, E. J. Sutherland, G. D. Lowe, J. Switalla, J. Light, C. Thomson, R. ■' Lowe, J. Todd, W. R. Lowery, J. J. Turner, R. F. Lowaon, G. W. B. Wakh, P. Lynch, J. Watson, J. S. Mncßonald, S. "Webster, A. M. I\"acKny, W. "White, J. Maddigan, H. E. "Wintry, S. S. Mann, D. C. Whyte, W. Mareton, A. ■Williamson. K. G Marwick, A. E. G. Wilson, J. H. Maiheeon, W. L. Wright, J. Mauleecd;, W. J. mounted. Bannatyne, N. Riilaton, A. Balziel, E. S. Shaw, M. A. T. Hastie, E. G. Simpson, W. G. Higgins, H. Wilson, G. ARTILLERY. Ahem, A. E. Hall. W. H. Andereon, J. Henderson, D. Chieholm, J. L. Holmes, P. A. Elvidge, G. Lawson, E. Graham, A. Lawson, P. S. ' M'Robie, A. M'l. S. G. Shulrer, L. J. M»ni**pmery, E. C. Simmonda, H. Moirison, W. A. Si. Ckir. W. A. M'Craokon, J. H. White, H. R. AMBULANCE. , Amies, G. H. Wessman, ,0. W. Howlur*J, W. R.

INVEROARGILL GROUP. INFAMTBT. Agnew, Jns. Morgan, M. Anderson, D. Murdoch, P. Anirigow, G. B. Masson, J. Anderson, John Matheson, W. A. Baird, George Millano, P. Bnshnell, A. Malk/n, P. T. Blackio, A O. Mai lon, J. L. Butler, 0. A. Neill, A. Beattie, Alex. Nornsan, W. Boy.lo, P. J. Needlw.ru, L. H. Bna-tlott, W. A. Nelson, J. A. Buick, 8. G-. O'Brien, I'. J. Chilton, L. J. Ogren. R. J. A. M. Cousins, Geo. R. Pop©, H. Ohainborloin, J. Pottingor, A. Crilly, Hugh Poynter, W. D. Gormack, Donahjl Pope P W. Crooks, A. J. Byan> j. p. Dunoun, Emcst. Roach, G. J. Dawwin, R G. SwaP) W . j. Duncan, John Smith C . D. Delves, C SWnd E . G. H. SaUft D . §""»• m -_, Small, M. Gorrard, P. u j D n °f Sutherland, A. ■ ate, ?:j: i^r r r d R G - E - Hall, fffl. Stewart, R. A. E. £"«*• T R P A - Hodgkinson, Wm. Horton, Henry R. omSO % J - K Hamilton, John n ' K „ HenoWon, H. S. kmson, S. HiM. W. ll , aOQ > T W - Hamilton, J. P. }l?} sh > J ~ JohnaonTE. A. Wztaon, <***■ Keen, M. >«»& R- S. Loiih, G. F. ' S?™P be "j r * Loen J E, Willis, W. A. Lindsay", G. Botting, F. I. H. M'Carthy, E. P. S™? M'Kibbon, N. J. Burt - r - Li - m M'Kibbon, Wra. ■ Oouohmwn, W. M'Mullaii, D. A. Campbell, O. «. M'Miath, T. C. ' Cameron, A. M'Laren, A. I>ouble, D. R. M'Murdo, A. Donald, J. M'Donald, Alex. Gn-eve, Eobt. M'Ewan, J«s- H-ayo3, J. G. M'Callum, Wm. Johnstone, A. D. M'Lean, Harry Keiler, W. W. M'Gavock, Jock Linton, J. C. M'Kay, James M'Oorkindalo, G. W. M'Anelly, T. Rushton, A. M'Callum, Jaa. Shaw, R. C. M'Murray, J. RABTnJkERY. Lindsay,' A. J. Mathi-eaon, A. V. M&calister, li. J. Stewart, R. A. ABM.Y SERVICE CORPS. Cook, G. C. ! Morn. G. A. P. . Cahill, M. P. .. AMBULANCE. Hamilton, D. C. Burt, J. M. MOimTED mixes. Caldor, J. A. Simon, M. A. S. Hampton, F. J. Wilcox, A.

M'Kenzie, A. A. ©The total muster for tho throa groups' was 338, made up as follows:—Dunedin, 155 (8' short); lnveroargill, 125 (3 short); and Milton, 53 (surplus 18). The draft went awo,y in charge of Lieutenant Hamilton, accompanied by Sergeantsmajor Gray, Healey, and Macan. SOUTH OTAGO QUOTA. Following is the nominal roll of reservists from South Otago who were notified by Milton headquarters to proceed to camp with the Thirty-third Reinforcements: — Andrew, J. D. Madden, P. Ballooh, R. Marsh, W. F. Barrett, J. T. Moffat, W. E. Calder, J. Mudie, W. Cameron, J. Neilan, J. J. Campbell, J. O'Connell, P. Coonibe, G. H. O'Brien, O. Beatty, E. Paskell, W. Boyd, J. Pearse, R. W. Cowie, R. Potts, M. Crisp, C. Powell, R. G. Dunn, H. Quilter, H. ML Ferguson, R. J. Rentoul, 'P. A. Geddes, J. Roughan, D. Gemmell, J. Rush, T. A. Gold, E. B. RusselL F. S. Grey, P. J. Sinclair, E. D. Gutsell, A. S. Smith, H. C. Hamilton, J. W. Soper, W. A. Henke, W. % Spencer, G. Horsburgh, W. Stringer, D. Jack, R. H. Struthers, j±. L. Lattimer, W. J. Taylor, F. W. Lawrence, J. B. Thomson, L. V. Little, T. J. Tough, J. M'Cluskey, F. Twaddle, A. M'Donald, D. Weir, J. R. M'Kenzie, S. W. Willocks, J. A. M'Lennon, J. Wilson, R. H. M'Kinlay, C. T. W. WORTH OTAGO QUOTA. North Otago's quota for the Thirty-third Reinforcements were aocordedi a by the Oamaru Borough Council. The following comprised the quota:— Alexander, Wm. J. Jones, Frederick. Anderson, Peter. Mxmro, Wm. G.

Brown, Albert J. Muldrow, Jas. Blanchard, Alfred. Mackie, Thos. Blair, Robert J. MTunro, Simon. i>ackholm, Walter H. Maddigan, Ronald. Borrie, David. Muxsell, Don. F. Brmkman, Henry H.F.M'Cone, J&s, Cos,' John. M'DonaJd, Wm. J. CottrelL L. M'Calhim, Chos. T. Cogvin, Thomas H: M-Randle, Wm. Campbell, Jas. M'Cloy, Hugh. Cowan, John W. Nicolson, Donald. • Cordiook, 'lhos. H. Orr* George H. Crow, Ales. Powley, John. Crimp, Frederick H. Patersoiij John, Chas. W. Robertson, Duncan. Diver, Henry. Robertson, George. Bavies, Alfred P. Scott, Walter L. Dalgleish, Stewart A. Strong, Wm. Douglas, Bert R. Searle, Henry A. Flynn, Francis E. Snowden, Frederick B. Finlinson, Alex. J. Shaw, John. Fitzgerald, John T. Tenrpleton, Jas. Fallon, John. Taylor, John. Frame, Robert H. Taylor, Robert A. . Flannery, Michael. Wade, Wilfred M. Gough-Gubbins, Geo. West, George. Harley, W. A. Williams, George A. Hay, Francis H. Walter,, John T. Irelanct, David J. ' O'Connor, Arthur V. Johnston, Wallace R.