THE TERRITORIALS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143765, 13 April 1912, Page 3

THE TERRITORIALS.

PROPOSAL TOR. HONOR ARY MEMBERS. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, April 12. A meeting of those interested in th« strengthening of the Territorial movemciit by the inclusion of honorary ‘mombers was held rn the Town HaiTto-night. About fifty were present, including some half-dozen ladifjo and. a number of prominent citizens. The Mayor presided and Mr. J. F. M. Eraser explained the scheme. On the motion of Mr. J. H. Hoskiug, E.C., it wan decided heartily to approve of the suggestion that civilians' should be the privilege of becoming honorary members of the Territorial forces and to pledge support to any organisation for the creating of such members that the authorities see fit to ■ approve. present formed themselves into a committee to forward .the movement, i :

CHRISTCHURCH, April 12. .A meeting of citizens hold-to-night decided to support a movement, inaugurated in Dunedin, to allow those interested to become honorary members of Territorial corps.