The Indian Troops.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 43, 20 February 1901, Page 2

The Indian Troops.

A meeting of tho Recoplion Cammittce was held yesterday. Present: His Worship tho Mayor (in the chair), Crs"jKcunedy, Nolan, Joyce, Macfarlane, Lewis, and Jones, and Mr W. L. Rees. The Mayor reported that he had received offers of over fifty horses, the list being as follows:—W. H. Tucker 5, J. Macfarlane 3, J. Towuley 1, D. Porter 1, lv. Moore 1, E. Grundy 2, E. Cameron 2, J. Murray I,’ Wilkinson 1, Jf’ TOmbleson 10, P. Barker 5, Miss Mason 1, Geo. Phelps 2, E. P. Joyce 1, W. A. Friar 2, J. W. Nolan 2, C. DeLautour 2, Law l, H. Evans 1, Miss Rees 1, W. D. Lysnar 2, W. Clayton 1, Dalrymple 1, F. J. Oatridge 1, A. Hood 2, Desßarres about 10. Mr W. L. Roes offered to entertain Mrs Seddon and party, and tlio Turf Club extended an invitation to the party to bo present at their first day’s racing. v A wire from Colonel Pole-Penton requesting to be informed as to the programme was read, and the following proposal was drafted in reply : —“ Proposed to have landing troops not later than 9 a.m. Troops to bo met at wharf by local corps and bauds. Thoy will march to the Recreation Ground, where the formal reception will take place at 10 o’clock, and a haka by the natives. It is hoped that tho Indians will give some small exhibition of drill or liorsemauship. Luncheon will be sorved to the men on the parado ground, and the officers will be served with luncheon at tho races. Complete arrangements have been made for the supply of horses and conveyances. This invitation is extended to the officers of the Dalhousio. Reception Committee anxious to meet you on board to-morrow evening. Please wire probable time of arrival.”

A meeting of the Indian Troops Reception Committee was held last night, and arrangements were further advanced. Some discussion took place on tho decision that food was not to be supplied for tho local volunteers, Councillors Harding, Lewis, and the Mayor commenting adversely on that decision. Councillor Kennedy said that to provide food for the volunteers would mean a big undertaking, and he did not think it would be necessary to collect for that purpose. The troops would be dismissed soon after noon, and could then ride off to get their dinner. The matter was allowed to stand as it was.

By Telegraph—Per Press Association. Auckland, last night. ’ Tho Dalhousie, with tho Indian troops, left for Gisborne at 4 p.m.

Colonel Pole Ponton sailed in tho Dalhousie, but Colonel Peyton, who commands tho Contingent, remained behind, his intention being to go by tho West Coast to New Plymouth.