FORTY-SECOND REINFORCEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17321, 22 May 1918, Page 2

FORTY-SECOND REINFORCEMENTS.

SEND-OFF TO OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND DRAFT.

The usual procedure -was adopted yesterday with regard to tho Bend-off tendorcd to tho Otago and Southland nioii of tho i*orty-sccoud Romforeoments, -who left for ctoip by a special train which left Duncdin r» j- a ' rn " ' 10 nion belonging to tho IJuncdm area paraded at tho Kensington .prill Hail shortly after 9 a.m., tho parado being in charge of Major Moller. Colonel Smith suid ho had been anticipating" tho day when a falling-off in tho physique of our reinforcements would bo noticeable, but thero was not tho slightest sign of that up to the present, and the men before him looked very fit and ablo L y tl .o. ln aintain the reputation established bv their predecessors. Doubtless many of ? . ™ bad gone through much domestic trial during the past few months, together with business worries, but their faces indicated that these had all been packed away in their " old kit bags," and they were sotting out in good heart and witn cheerful smiles. Referring to tho training which they _ wero about to enter upon, he said that it was to fit them eventually and physically for their duty on tho battlefield, jind that to obtain this object it was essential to develop the military spirit, tram the body, and train themselves in the use of the rifle, bayonet, and spade. touchcd on tho subject of discipline, reminding them that merit consisted in learning to do the things we did not like, ©peaking specially to tho younger men, ne advised them to sot out with the determination to keep fit and to acquire from the start the conviction that each was now dependent on his own will P°^ er - In concluding, he mentioned that they were tho largest reinforcement that had yet left the Drill Hall, and that " Tho 42nd" was the honoured number of the Black "Watch. He wished them the best of luck and a safe return to their friends. The address was most enthusiastically received, a section of tho men indulging in a spirited haka at tho close. Representatives of the Salvation Army, behalf of the Otago Bible Society, then distributed copies of the New Testament to the men, and two ladies, who are most regular m their attention to the departing irien. distributed cigarettes and handkerchiefs, in recognition of which they received three ringing cheers from the recipients. The men were then formed into column of fours, and, headed by the St. Kilda" isand, ' marched through tho city by the usual route. _ On arrival at Anzac square they were joined by the Southland and South Otago men. The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), who was accompanied by several councillors and business men, addressed the men. He said these men before him were going forth m the gallantry and splendour of their manhood to sacrifice and endure that we, in common with the rest of our nation, might retain those possessions that we held most dear. They could not express their reelings towards them—they believed in them they honoured them. There was not a writer or student ot current history who did not stand amazed at the unity and splendid patriotic spirit which had been displayed by every suction and every part of their great Empire. It was tho difference of character and ideals which e , G ® rman nation a machine and tfte iiritish Empire a human reality. Those who said that the ISmpire was war-weary and worn out made the greatest mistake, ine nation was not worn out or disheartened. The splendid fighting spirit of the men was as alert and strong as when tho clarion battle call roused the martial temper and sent thousands of brave souls on a crusade for the freedom of the world, ihe might and resources, the courage and endurance of the British people wero never greater than to-day. Prom the pages of great truth stood forth— tnat the British people were never stronger or more resourceful, never greater in cour°j stouter of heart than when things looked blackest and they had their backs to the wail. And so it was to-day. In the dark days of 1914-1915 the Allies were ca . u S^ t unprepared, and the huge and mighty German hordes had but a thin line of men standing between them and " rrL ¥, fccry of Europe, but the little contemptible army " saved the day. , What was the position now? he asked AIH^!LJ Va ? ' slowly,5 lowly , £inkuj g> while' the Allies stood steady and strong. Germany's hour had come, and she toew it Ldok wJaere they would—to the bloodstained K,® I'landers or the battlefields ot Eastern Europe, or the storied land ol if~ sigus wcre most hopeJSL. WHerever *«">. men wore facing e£ch other m battle grip, there the power ot toe .enemy was waning • and the strength and force of Britain and hor Allies were cuiuy waxing stronger. Ihero was no h° 1 ' , ae P iesslon -. The sky to some u 4 "" 1 cloud y> but the sun of victory would soon burst through and light up the gioom. Tne BriUsTlSon now had his ciaws well into the neck of the "German eagle, and soon tliey would hear the death rattle. Just a little longer a ana e Se reenaUrance, ° lle B reat united oifort. ana tncy wouia near tne joy-ix^ iney were near ttie goal, and uie radLnSe of victory would soon 'be shimng u.jon their faces. There was a big lot of sunshine coming very soon. Wo were going to have eucli a victory as had no parallel in the world s history. lu saying good-bve Iloimorcem ciHs tne people realised the great sacrifices tttey were makmg. •'•bey had place<i on them an enormous debt of gratitude, and if there was any true patriotism in them they would pay it gladly and willingly. Our honour was pledged. Let us regard it as an individual debt of honour and pay it with m , ful '- They paid their grateful tribute to tho splendid devotion of the women who had so generously and' nobly given their men to the great cause. 'Ihev were.splendid While their men went to battle they had to wait, watch, and work and they wore playing their part magnificently. Ihey had allowed their loved ones to go with a smile on their lips although their hearts were nigh breaki'ng. All honour and praise bo given to the women for their splendid patriotic sacrifice and marvellous work. He concluded: " Men of the 42nd Reinforcements, you go forth as Crusaders of humanity. Tho presence of so many of your fellow citizens is evidence ? „ "Lj lro . hon °ur you and their full confidence m you. You may not bo in time to share m the glory of the final victory, but we know that whereover your lot may be, you will bo worthy of the faith and confidence w e have in you. We believe tnat if you have tho opportunity you will piove yourself possessed 6f tho same splendid heroism, as those gallajit men who day after day have bean iiercely lighting with never a thought of defeat. In the mm. °* the citizens I bid you 'good-bye,' and may you all soon be back to your homes in ho o n ° u J- 'Good luck—Cheero.' " J .Gunii (Divisional Commander of tho balvation Army) said the citizens had assembled to greet them as thev stepped out in the strenuous path of disoiphne and duty. They believed that tlieir cause was a. just one. It was necessary that they keep a very clear conception of tho righteousness of their cause, and that « a v.f- a°t v iS° n of the ideal s they were fighting for. The German war fiends the ghastly plan—it was all preW ' T thout Provocation, they let Hell looso on humanity. The Old Book said that our Saviour came to destroy the works of th% Devil, and surely to ceive and plan such a war as this was a the fiVhf iL ' n ' ey bcLieved that tne bght they wore waging was not for war, but for peace—a righteous peace, a permanent peace, a peace for all nations, rKnf t P* 2 ? 00 . 38 wonld enable them to dictate such terms as would mean that the past looked upon as a barbarity of The men then reformed and marched on the railway platform, where thev were quickly entrained, and the train'moved bv' tu k®JP of ." Auld Syne" and dieers ° f bandkerchiefs ' e b°wed 155 in the Dunodin group, 83 from InvercaxgUl, and 24 from Milton/the names being as follow: — A damson, T. A. Walker, P. Austin, A. E. Walmaley, Iv. Bond, W. A. Webb, P. Ps Butcher, W. S. J. Wilson, H. Cain, J. G-. Beir, A. S. , Cameron, D. H. Benfell, G*. H. Oramond, J. T. Bennett, A. C.' Dawson, P. li. Bradbrook, R." A. Downie, W. C. H. Brookes, H. \V." Dunning, C. G. Caldor G. A." Erihana, E. Mi. Cameron, A. Godfrey, H. E. Clark, J. Hand, ii Clarkson, T. J. HarpeT, R, R. Clayton, E. Hellyer A. E. Col!.horpo, W. H "W M'Cullougli, G. T. ConJy, T. H'Donald, It. Cursoy, J. D. Marshall, C. V. Dallas. T. W, Martin, \V. H. Day, J. F. Miatheeon, N. Mi'D. Ferguson. M. W. Muirhead, W. N. Fisher, R. S. Muirhoad, R. W, • Fraser, .T. C. lbtato, J, Li. B, Goer12, H, L. B,

Murdoch, I. r GooAlot, J. Pa mor, P. J. GwdoC P. Patterson, E. A. Hannsom, J. ii aU k- lier bison, 01 B. Prentice, A. T. llindloy, J. Eeew, W. H. S. Hcrdem, A. H. X>U ' '] ■ T ; Johnson, C. a Wibw, W A. Kjay, J. M. tvnuth, M. U. Keith, T. K. Sonntag, T. R. Kjou-nelly, At, Taylor W. C. W. Kerr, G Touroll A. J. King, A. freuliy, 1. A. liavcrty, N. ,) r :l . rr f IS- G. Ixvweon, T, G. Wright a T. if Donald, C. N. OxJoy, J. M. W. MjjucDonald. F. G. V*, 1 '!? 1 ' 3 ; S \ MaoGrcgor, S. tt ' i n „ M.'ln. tyro, H. Hurd, S. A. G. M'Narooo, J. Goombes, A. R. MThoreon, G. Dudley, C. \V. M'Taggaxt, 11. J, MTjoan, W. H. Meurple, C. G. I'orgnson, K. B, Mai drum, W. GivenP. J. Middloton, J. lice, lu. J. Miller, J. U Kaler, W. P. Miller, W. A. Legall, C. V. ML Morris, R. N. {«J: )cr , C. H. Ifichol, R. Alexander, H. Oliver, I. A. K Bennett, R. p agCi R. Bilson, I. S. D. Parish, E. Brockbank, R. PhimestOT, R. C. Brown, R. W. Pickard, D. " Burton, H. B. Pink, C. C. Campbell, T. Robinson. R. Currie, D. Robson, R. lhclcson, C. R. Rroasoll, J. Hal ley, J E. RiWl, J. Ilallnm, J. Sealon, R. Hawke, V. J. Simneon. J. Jam©, W. Smith. Y. C. Jenkins, W. A. Smith. W. M. Mac Donald, A. Sto wart. M. M Kay, R. W. Svrctt, E. Marr, \V. J. Thomson. J. H. ler - A. Watson, C. M. Miller, 1,. R. Williams, W. D. J. Morgan, J. W. Wren. J. J. N. Murray, C. G. Yonn?, H. L. Murray, P. J. Younp, W. H. loulter, A. T. Gaecoicme, B. Smith, H. M'D. Jxtdd, J. Soott, J. Kennedy, J. P. Smith, J. E. H. Cook, J. Tiuley, J. D. NORTH OTAGO QUOTA. . (From Ona Own Correspondent.l OAMARTJ, May 21. The names of the men who left for camp to-day are aa follow:7— Atkinson, John, Moonlight. Bennett, Henry P., WaitaiL Bremner, Frederick A., Awamoa. Buckland, Arthur C., Ophir. Clark, Herbert A-, Lowbum Perry. Dorsey, Wm. J., Tokarahi. Duff, Jas. C., Kia Qra. Eider, Wm. J. C., Ardgowan. Forrester, Francis E. L., PukeuxL Ivory, Clias. P., Pruitlands. Jones, Leslie V., Ophir. Kennedy, Donald G., Oaroarn. Knight, lowis Chns., Awamoko. Ledingha-m, Patrick, Oaraaru. M'Callum, Ronald, Goodwood. M'Cormick, Lawrence E., Oamaru. Meade, John P., Poolburn. Mitchell, John, Dunback. Robinson, Cyril J., Cromwell. Robertson, Ernest 0., Hawea Flat. Schafler, Diedrich, Windsor. Sillars, Dnncan A., Omarama. Small, Wilmot L. L., Hawea Flat. Stevenson, Gordon, Oamaru. Stoveuson, Thos. W., Incholmc. Wilson, Alex., Herbert. Young, Colin A., Malxeno.