THE CALL FOR MEN.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1916, Page 6

THE CALL FOR MEN.

TARANAKIS NEXT QUOTA. .NOW FIFTY' MEN SHORT. '"FIFTEENTHS" NOT MADE UP. The next reinforcements to go into camp—the Sixteenths—will leave Ttiranaki for Trentham by the. mail train on Monday, May 1. The Tavanaki quota comprises 123 men, and up to yesterday there Were 73-men fit and available, leaving fifty to be found in less than a fortnight.' The deficiency is only in the infantry branch, there' being a surplus in all other arms. Many of "the men who enlisted to serve other than as infantrymen have expressed their willingness to go as infantry, and it is essential that thi s example should be followed generally. Referring to the shortage of men, Major MeNaught said that Taranaki ivn/j 4ii men short for the Fifteenth Reinforcements, and it had been found impossible to make up this shortage. The position was just as bad in other parts of New Zealand. The Otago district was asked to supply 59 additional men, mid has only been able to get 10, while Auckland, which, in the first instance, stated that the 77 men required from there would be forthcoming, telegraphed that there is a shortage of fourteen. The Wellington district was called upon supply 234, and although the actual numbers may prove to be greater, the estimate does not exceed fifty men. Canterbury is in no better condition, and has only been able to get 15 out of the 103 men required from the district. Altogether, out of a total of 473, there is an approximate shortage of 329. No n.c.o.'s have beeii selected yet. The names were expected from headquarters yesterday, but up to last night the Hawera Defence Office had not received them. The following men have been notified to assemble at the Old Drill Hall, New Plymouth, at 6.30 a.m. on May 1, to leave for Trentham by the mail train:— , INFANTRY. E. C. Milne, New IPlymouth. W. Harknett, Fitzrov. E. S. Giddy, Bell Block-. J. J. Falconer, N»w Plymouth. R. Andrews, Bell Block. G. S. Raby, New Plymouth. J. Morrow, Rahotu. N. L. Sarten, Tikorarwji. W. Sutherland, Egmont Village. R. E. Peat, Rahotu. C. H. Lilly, Timaru. R. T. Waite, Urenui. J. Croff, Westown. \?\H. West, Warea. \\ Worn, New Plymouth. (J. J. Balsom, Onaero. S. R. Main, New Plynmith. G. H. Marsh, Egmont Village. Layman, Pungarehu. G. W. Wakefield, New Plymouth. G. Mackay, New Plymouth. G. A. Jones, Uruti. J. R. Sharp, Rahotu. E. L. Mason, New Plymouth, MOUNTED RIFLES. S. W. Martin, Tarurutangi. H. Copestake, Tavurutangi, MINISTERS -AT WORK. MR. MASSEY AT FEILDING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Feilding, April 17. Mr. Massey gave a recruiting speech in the open air to-night. Despite the rain, a large crowd gave him a good hearing, punctuated by frequent applause, and ending with hearty cheering. No new ground was broken in the speech, which referred to Britain's mistakes in giving up Heligoland, and allowing German spies, in the persons of waiters and governesses, to overrun Britain. New Zealand stood for an outright win, with terms dictated by the r Allies, in Berlin. New Zealand wanted the Gallipoli Peninsula set apart for all time as a sacred ground. Speaking as one knowing something, he could say that Bijtain's Navy! and Army were stronger than ever, and ready to go in and win when the order came. Mr. Massey acknowledged that Feilding had more than done its duty, anil wished he could say the same of other districts. They must have men, and he urged all eligiiiles to enlist. He believed that the time had come when Britain could no longer depend on the voluntary system. It was a case now of "wents" and "sents," and there was everlasting disgrace for the shirkers. '

SIR JOSEPH WARD IX CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Christchurch, April 17. Sir Joseph Ward continued his recruiting campaign, addressing a crowded meeting in the Theatre Royal tonight. The Mayor (Mr. H. Holland) presided, and on the stage were members of the Citizens' Defence Corps. Sir Joseph received a most cordial reception, and his speech was punctuated with frequent applause. He made a vigorous appeal for recruits. The men who had gone out to the front were fighting to ensure that the people of New Zealand and the Empire retained what they had to-day. (Applause.) He appealed to every person ju the audience to induce eligible men to enlist, not by abuse, but by pointing out to them what was their clear duty. (Applause). They were fighting for the regeneration of the world. The cry, was coming from the trenches fo> recruits to make up the necessary wastages. Magnificent work had been done already, and nothing should prevent us from continuing to maintain the splendid record New Zealanders had achieved. (Applause.) Referring to the National Cabinet, he said it was impossible not to make mistakes, but there were Solomons here and there in every community who could tell everybody else what to do. National Governments, wherever they had been formed, were working with one aim before them throughout—the winning of the war Sir Joseph spoke for a little over an hour, and when he resumed his seat he received prolonged applause. On the motion of the Mayor, Sir Joseph was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by acclamation, and the meeting closed with cheers for the men at the front, for Sir Joseph, and for the Kin*

TUNNELLING CORPS.. -. REINFORCEMENTS WANTED. CALL TO MINERS TO DON KHAKI. (From Our Own Correspondent). Wellington, April 17. When the New. Zealand Tunnelling Corps left the Dominion some months ago it was well over nominal strength. The force, moreover, was to have a further period of training in England before going to the front in France, and during that time would not be likely to suffer "wastage" of any kind. The Defence authorities announced, consequently, that no reinforcements would be required for the Tunnelling Corps for some time. ■ "* ■ The position has now changed, and the Defence Department is calling for men to reinforce the Corps. The Wellington military district is asked to find 35 men and would like to get them by Wednesday next. The draft is to comprise 10 skilled miners (face-workers), 10 unskilled men, two Army Service Corps drivers and one man classified as "medical detail for water duty."' The recruits are required to report in Auckland on Thursday, May 4, and it is stated that they will get one week's, leave before embarkation. Recruits for the Tunnelling Corps must he from 21 years to forty years old, and it is stipulated that ''sobriety and good conduct" are essential.