SIR IAN HAMILTON'S TOUR

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2143, 8 May 1914, Page 8

SIR IAN HAMILTON'S TOUR

HATCHMENTS UNVEILED. 1 INSPECTION AT CAMBRIDGE. (By SeleKtapji.—Press -AsEDclation.) . Cambridge, May 7. Tho Inspector-General Of .Overseas Forces, Sir lan Hamilton, arrived by this afternoon's train, ana was met at tho station by the military and civic authorities. An address welcoming tlio distinguished visitor to was read, and Sir lan Hamilton briefly responded. He then proceeded to the encampment, two miles away, and inspected the whole troops of tho Auckland slistriet, nearly B'o'oo strong. . Tho weather was dtill aiid showery, but- there was a largo attendance of the public, tii'id groat interest was shown.The troops wore inspected in lino, and then matched past in column. Sir lan Hamilton was well pleased with the inarching. At five o'clock Sir lan Hamilton and tho Hon. Mr. Pomare unveiled Imkh-rti-ents hi the'- Anglican Church prevented by Archdeacon rlxillip Walsh as a memorial to tho Imperial and enknia!. forces, and the friendly Maoris S'ho fell during tlio war of 1860 to 1S70„ It was a very impressive function, tlio congregation including military officers, visiting members' of Parliament, borough ceuucilio: s. clergymen, and veterans. At the eoiielusion of tho service the "Last Post" was sounded at the ehuroli door. Sir lan Hamilton aftcr- , wards dined as the guest of' tlio Mayor and to-night a public reception was held. Field operations take place to-morrow, feat the wctKhef is not promising. Tho camp concludes on Friday night, and will be followed by a casual camp, tindertho command of Captain Nuts-ford, with Captain Alderman, of Australia, as staff officer.. On Saturday- Sir lan Hamilton visits Rotorua, inspecting Cadets there Oil Monday, and returning to Hamilton on Tuesday. Thence ho- goes on to Auckland.