THE TERRITORIALS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143787, 10 May 1912, Page 3

THE TERRITORIALS.

CAMP AT ASHBURTON. Per Press Association. ASHBURTON, May 9. The casual camp on the Ashburton A. and P. Show Grounds, in connection with the Territorials of the South Canterbury district, which began on Thursday, May 2, will break up to-tnorrow. Those taking part in the camp—about 260 infantry and 65 mounted men—were unable to attend the Easter encampment at Orari under Captain Andrews (Officer Commanding) and his lieutenants and staff-sergeant-majors. The men, who wore very raw at the commencement, have made great improvement, and the period of training proved very useful. The encampment generally has been a success. This afternoon the men indulged in' a varied programme of military and athletic sports, which were witnessed by a considerable number of townspeople. Unfortunately, the meeting was late in the day, and was somewhat marred through Trooper M’Queen, of Mayfield, being thrown from his horse while competing in one of the events, and sustaining a fracture of the right leg.