VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS.
[pee peess association]
Chbistchuech, February 7.
The Imperial troops received a great ovation on their arrival at the Christchurch station. Colonel Pole-Penton and staff wet the first train_ and welcomed
I Colonel Wyudham and his command, j The Prat train load detrained and fofmed in front of the railway station.'in a railedoff space kept clear by the Wal volunteers. The immense crowd in this Very wide part of the street cheered continuonsly. The streets were specially lighted for the ; occasion. Every regiment was cheered, -he Reyal Highlanders getting great attention. The second, tram load was similarly treated, and the Sea forths and Camerons were again cheered. The whole marched to the Exhibition Building. The streets were lined with a cheering but orderly crowd. The troops were entertained at supper in the southern annexe, and the officers were entertained in the great hall. No greater demonstration was ever seen in the city, only the relief of Mafcking equalling it-
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 8 February 1901, Page 3
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162VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 8 February 1901, Page 3
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