WAVERLEY CAMP MOTES

Taranaki Daily News, 19 May 1928, Page 15

WAVERLEY CAMP MOTES

VISITING DAY TO-MORROW. All Tuesday troops arrived in camp from as far as Wanganui and the Mohn. The men were straight away issued with their blankets after the horses had been attended to for the night. The chaplain in camp is the Rev. Rich, Taihape. Captain Bayley is veterinary officer. Pictures were shown during the evening to a crowded house and were much appreciated by the men. Camp routine and training to be carried out during the camp were explained by Lieut.-Colonel Foley, M.C. Wednesday morning was devoted to arranging men into troops and sections and drawing saddles. This year all the men are issued with the same make of saddle, which makes the regiment look more uniform. During the afternoon troop drill was carried out by the squadrons. Signallers carried out station work, machine-gunners were under instruction by the machine-gun expert, Lieut. King, N.Z.S.C. The Regimental Band were practising under Captain Buckley. The camp will be open to the public to-morrow afternoon and regimental sports will be held this afternoon. The G.O.C. will inspect the camp on Wednesday. Rain fell heavily during Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, but the weather cleared during the afternoon. The health of the men is excellent.