A POPULAR INSTRUCTOR.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13341, 1 April 1911, Page 6

A POPULAR INSTRUCTOR.

S.S.M. PEACOCK FAREWELLED.

The officers of the headquarters companies of the Seventh New Zealand Infantry (Manawatu) assembled yesterday afternoon to farewell S.S.M. Peacock, who has been transferred to Auckland.

Colonel Hughes, V.D., Officer Commandiug the Regiment, presided, and, in a eulogistic speech paid tributes of respect and admiration to S.S.M. Peacock for the assistance and invaluable instruction he had given to the junior officers, N.C.O.’s, and rank and file of his command during his service in Wanganui. Colonel Hughes said the excellent standard of general efficiency and. improvement ofthe members of the unit was due in a large measure to the training they , had received at the hands of S.S.M. Peacock. His knowledge and grasp of detail in all matters military in camp, on the rifle range, or the drill shed, was always of a very high order. 5.5. Peacock was gifted with a kindly disposition and born military_ instincts, and maintaining a liigh standard of military and .moral ideals, combined with an enthusiastic interest in his work, and a fine personality, he commanded the respect and .general admiration of all ranks.' Colonel Hughes- deeply regretted the departure of so highly efficient an instructor as S.S.M. Peacock had proved himself to be, and hoped that, he would be as successful in his new sphere of activity as he had been in Wanganui.. He assured him of the deep interest in his welfare entertained by his late comrades,' and said they woaid always be pleased to hear of his success. The other officers present made eulogistic and appreciative reference to 5.5. Peacock, after which that officeracknowledged the compliment paid him. He regretted leaving Wanganui, but looked forward to a bright future in in Auckland. S.S.M. Peacock and S.I. Morrison were entertained on Thursday evening in Cutelli’s Rooms by the members of the N.C.O.’s club. An excellent spread was’ provided, and a toast list honoured. The guests of the evening were referred to in flattering terms by the president of the club, Sergt.-Major Anderson, and farewelled on behalf of the members.