NATIONAL RESERVE

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2459, 12 May 1915, Page 3

NATIONAL RESERVE

The B Company. No. 2 Regiment, held an election of officers on Monday evening, instead of the usual drill, and tie following were elected to act: — Major, Mr. H. Amos, appointment by the District Executive unanimously approved of; captain, Mr. A. G. D. Bayfield; lieutenants, Messrs. Todd and Rogers: sergeant-major, Mr. I. Lockiart: platoon sergeants, Messrs. Wilson and Morton; sergeants, Mtssrs. Gaudin, Lauohlm, M'Laren, and Burbery ; corporals, Messrs. Christie, Savage, Abbott, and Shepherd. A churcb parade has been arranged for next Sunday morning, and a full muster is promised. Previous to marching off, the drums which have' been donated by the B Company will be presented to the Kilbirnie Senior Cadet Band, which will then accompany the parade,to the churcb. Nest drill night the company will be drafted into its permanent formation, and'tie officer allotted their various commands. . , . ■ Strong efforts are being made to bring the company up to the full strength, and all members are urged to recruit to this good end. Mr. Perry, who is in command of the Eastbourne platoon of B Company, has agreed to accept the nominations of the Hataitai Company, thus confirming tbe ranks of ma jor and captain, as appointed.