MAIN BODY MEN
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION IN . CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph—l'ress Association. Christchurch, March 13. An official reception to the Hororata's draft and other Main Body men took place this afternoon, when a very lengthy procession of motor-cars containine the soldiers traversed the principal. streets of the city. The public responded magnificently and-j'nthusi.astically, the; streets being densely packed with people. The crowds appeared to be bigger .than on' Armistice Day. There was a great display of bunting throughout the city. School children were grouped in Victoria Square, making quite a thrilling display. l As a finale the men' and their relatives •were entertained at afternoon tea in the Colosseum as guests of the' various patriotic societies.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 149, 19 March 1919, Page 7
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114MAIN BODY MEN Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 149, 19 March 1919, Page 7
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