INVALIDED SOLDIERS. FEILDING, August 30.
Trooper J. Stuart was accorded an enthusiastic welcome List night at Colyton on his return (invalided) from the iSouth African campaign-. WELLINGTON, September 3. A cable has been received stating that the Kmnara, which left Capetown on August) 28, has on board Troopers Furlong (of Masterton, fifth contingent), F. W. Nightingale (fourth contingent), Huff (of Hokitika), West, Bould (Roberts'* Horse), and Edwards (Kitchener's Horse). ' There are two Wests — one in the second ond one in the fourth contingent. NELSON, September 2. Trooper Malcolm, a native of Nelson, "but who went to South Africa, with the Westport section of the second contingent, and who was invalided' home, received a hearty welcome on arrival this morning. The artillery and rifle volunteers, with the band, paraded, and a very large number of people were present. Malcolm was driven to the Cathedra.! steps, and formally welcomed by the mayor, who wished him a speedy and complete recovery. Cheers were given for him and his mother. Trooper Malcolm thanked them all for their kindness, and said he would never forget his welcome to his native place. Sirs Malcolm also expressed thanks for the welcome accorded to her son. ~ Trooper Malcolm speaks highly, of his treatment in hospital in South Africa, where he was attended ■by a Wellington doctor and a Nelson nurse (Miss Webster).
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Otago Witness, Issue 2425, 5 September 1900, Page 29
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