TOO MUCH TALKING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11000, 12 February 1914, Page 4

TOO MUCH TALKING.

We are sorry to note the fact that at the splendid parade of Senior Cadets at Hngley Park yesterday it -was noticed that there was too much talking in tho ranks. Nothing indicates irresponsibility and lack of discipline more than this. If drill is to be effective, tho only talkers should be the officers in charge, and even they should, articulate sparingly. Efficiency demands that the participants in combined movements should be rfilent, alert and attentive. Two or three slovenly and negligent units can spoil a manoeuvre or a. march past. Boys who are habitually garrulous and negligent should be weeded out and subjected to stricter disciplinary measure*. # * * »• # '

There was a magnificent parade an/1 march past in Melbourne recently, and certain eminent Imperial visitors who witnessed it were much impressed by the earnestness of tho participants and the precision of their movements. Those ideal results can bo achieved only by the strictest attention to drill. Wo want our boys to make a good showing when General Hamilton comes along presently. "Wo trust, therefore, that they will throw themselves wholeheartedly into the preparations, and above all "play the game."