THE TERRITORIALS.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14837, 1 December 1913, Page 4

THE TERRITORIALS.

«. "B" SQUADRON CAMP.

The camp of "B" Squadron (C.V.C.) terminated on Saturday. All ranks appeared to have benefited by it, and every man is enthusiastic on this system of having a week-voluntary squadron camp in preference to monthly half-day parades. There was not a single case of sickness, and only two minor injuries to horses. The conduct and discipline in the camp was exemplary, and all rants showed a keen desire to acquire further knowledge of their work, if questions to the instructor (Regimental Sergeant-Major Norris) can be taken as a criterion: Musketry was made a special feature of the week's work, which was keenly appreciated by all ranks. A decided improvement \cas manifested under the progressive instruction, and -good results were obtained in the classification practices. A SHAM FIGHT. . On' Thursday _ special scheme of practical handling of troops was earned out under: Service conditions... Lieq- ______ Hurst had received information that the enemy was in the. vicinity of Kaituna, and decided to <___<} .the Halswell river bridge at Motnkarara, with two troops. Sending out an advanceparty for his local protection,; he_f omul that the. enemy (lieutenant' H. ;D. Bailey, with a troop) had forestalled him, and dispositions had to bo made to drive the enemy from its occupation. Tho tact : cal handling of the respective troops was fairly well carried put, and much valuable instruction to all ranks was learned in this class of work, a particular r01e... of mounted rifles,: Caotains Macarthur Onslow and _>. B. Blair aftorwa'-ds' criticised tne handling of each detac .meat. T c dry was then concluded with Field Practices of a competitive completion By half-quadrons of an advance on an enemy, represented by falling iron plates, which had to bo reconnoitred and found, unknown distances in -ged, and fire opened on them. A good average of IS per cehjb. of-hit. was oCiained. / ' "s MIL-TAHY SPORTS. ■ • On Friday morning tests of judging distances and troop drill were carried out. , All horses -were inspected and valued by Captain J. '>■ R..- Charlton, M.R.C.V.S., of the Veterinary Corps. In the afternoon, Military Sports were held, the Officer Commanding the D_. triet, and Major Pinwill, General Staff Officer, being present. Afternoon ten was prorided t_r the local lady friends of the men. and Mrs R. Macartney presented the prizes to tha winners of events. •■'' ;'/'.': /". ' " . The following were the results _ — lOOyds Loading- Hots* (____. Col. R. H. prize)— Trumpeter G. li. Hancock 1, __©op.r Vernall 2. i Wxest.iiig on Horseback (Mrs SuckUns's pri-t)—L_uc«-Corporal A. J. Hnletcn's team

1, Lance-Corporal o'-_au<*hi_ _y_ team 2. j Best T.r_<_t-o_t Man (Lieutenant Bailey'a prizc>—La,nc.-Corpcr_l x. Ma__rt - ey 1, ! Trumpeter G. L. Hancock 2, Lance-Corporal G. E. Birdling S. ■ Beat Troop Horse (Lie.*. Hussi*s. prize)— I__ce~C-rp__l T. Ma_t__<-y 1, l_ijmp_._. G. L. Hancock 3. Trooper A J. Ma**c„ 3. T__ad-t__-N<_d_ Raco (Mr it. Macartney Senr. _ prize)—-Trooper R. Chapman with Mies Macartney- ■_, Tilting- the Bine—Trumpeter G. _. Hancock 1, Trooper W. Mpcartncy 2. Tent P.»ging—Lan.--Corporal R. L. Hulatoo 1, L-oee-C-rporal G. E. B__:i_j. 2, Trumpeter G- L. Hancock 3. Man showing moat improrcment dining, week (special, prize)— Trooper Ellis. Thanks are due to th© following ladies and gentlemen for contributions towards the camp in the way of supplies and sports prizes :•—Lieu ten ant--«lonel the Hon. R. H. P.brdes, Captain R. Macartney, Mrs It. Macartney. Mr R. Macartney, senr.. Mr W. T. Franks, Mr and Mrs Stickling, Mr R. M. Morton, and Lieutenant H. _>. Bailey.