THE TERRITORIALS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12708, 20 March 1911, Page 7

THE TERRITORIALS.

CLOSE OF INSTRUCTION CAMP.

PRACTICAL REMARKS BY GENERAL GODLEY.

(Per Press Association." WELLINGTON, March 17. The camp of instruction held at Tauherinikau to lay the foundations of the new defence scheme was brought to a close to-day. General Godley, Commandment ol the Forces, in an interview, said the camp i j;ad been of inestimable value. It had enabled the whole of tho commanding officers to witness and discuss concerted movements. He could hardly lay too much stress upon its importance. The great object had been achieved of securing uniformity in training methods. Durn-g the- -final week of the camp a programme of lectures,and field operations was carried out. Following on a lecture by Capt. Hamilton upon drill, General Gcdley laid great emphasis upon the necessity of thoroiigh drill, stating that when the Japanese reserves first joined the armies in Manchuria they were put through a drill course for six weeks in spite of the fact that they had undergone a severe course of field training before leaving Japan, the reason being that they lacked that steadiness which is so essential to success when under fire.

On another occasion the Commandment asked all the officers present to note the arrangement of the camp, which had been laid out by Oapt. Browne, and could be taken as a mcdel arrangement—all tho outcome of bittcir experiments of neglect of sanitary precautions. General Godley also laid stress on the necessity of using broact teed boots in marching.

The final morning was devoted to battalion drill and a lecture on discipline was given by Colonel Herd, at the conclusion of which General Godley thanked nil ranks for the way they had worked in camp. Ho expressed 'th« hope that they would continue to set a high, example of discipline and efficiency to the defence force generally.' Colonel Robin, C.8., who' has bc^n assisting throughout in all matters of organisation, has made arrangements for the disposal of the horses which ivwe purchased for use in the camp. A proclamation calling on all those bible for service to register themselves will bs posted on April 3rd.