The Indian Troops.
RECEPTION AT WANGANUI.
[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Wanganui, last night. The Indian troops arrived here to-day. The men were detrained about half-a-milo from 'tho railway station, and marched through the streets to the station, led by tho Garrison Band, and escorted by local volunteers. •
A huge crowd of people lined the route. On arrival at the station refreshments were provided, after which the public were admitted to the platform. The Indians were greatly admired, and independent groups of Maoris greatly amused the Indians by hakas, etc. Mr Seddon and party lunched at an hotel.
There was slight rain during the rccep tion.
AT NEW PLYMOUTH : SPOILT BY BAIN.
New Plymouth, Saturday night.
The reception of the Indian troops was spoilt by heavy rain, which continued all day. There was an enormous number of country people in town, and they were greatly disappointed, Tho ttoqps held a reception hi the drill hall, and it was largely attended. Tho Mayor entertained the Premier and the visiting officers, including Colonel Pole-Penton and staff, at a luncheon. Captain Campbell replied to the toast of the Indian troops. The troops leave for Wellington at seven on Sunday morning. ARRIVAL IN WELLINGTON.
Wellington, last night. -Half of the Indian troops arrived from Napier, via the Government line, on Saturday night. A large crowd watched their arrival. They are having an off day today. The weather was showery in tho morning, and dull afterwards. The troopship Dalhousie was thrown open to the pnblic in the afternoon. PRESENTATIONS. New Plymouth, last night. Last night Captain Campbell (Indian officer) was presented by the Mayor, on behalf of admirers, with a handsome kiwi mat, also with a honeysuckle stick. Colonel Dadbha was presented with a
greenstone earring. This morning the contingent left for Wellington at 7.30. The Premier accompanied them. The Mayor and a large number of citizens and volunteers were present, and gave them a good send-off.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 47, 25 February 1901, Page 2
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