TENTH CONTINGENT.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 383, 7 April 1902, Page 3

TENTH CONTINGENT.

DEPARTURE OF GISBORNE ' REPRESENTATIVES.

A largo crowd gathered at the wharf last evening to witness tho departure of tho Gißborno representatives of tho Tenth Contingent. The men wero marched to tho wharf in charge of Majors Winter and McCredie, and embarked on tho Waihi without any public ceremony taking place. Tho officers mentioned accompanied the contingent on hoard the Te Anau, and briefly addressed the men boforo finally taking lcavo of them. As tho Waihi drew oil' from the wharf, three hearty cheers were given for “ Tho Tenth,” and the men responded in a most enthusiastic manner. A number of tho men climbed the rigging of the steamer in order to get a last view of the friends they were leaving behind, and farewell greetings wore exchanged until the boat was well into the stroam. The selection of candidates was made on Saturday afternoon, the following being chosen: — William Bougen, aged 20, height 5.5, chest 86, weight 10.0, Gisborne. Oliver Blowes, aged 22, height 5.9, chest 40}, weight 11.10, Mahahara East, Hawke’s Bay. William James Bigg, aged 25, height 5.8}, chost 38}, weight 11.8, resident of Hicks Street Lower Road, Heptford, London. . Jamos Cunningham, aged 23, height 5.8}, chest 37, weight 10.6, Te Arai, Gisborne.

Christopher George Challis, aged 25, height 6.55, chc3t 86$, weight 10.10, address Ropemakor street, London, Joseph Dunn, aged 23, height 5.9, chost 89, weight 11.11, Temuka, South Canterbury. Matthow Dwyor, aged 27, height 5.85, chest 37, weight 11.4, Bangatilii, Wanganui. Charles William Giles, aged 21, height 5.10, chest 87, weight 11.8, Hamilton East, Waikato. Thomas Howell, aged 27, height 5.5, chest 89, weight 10.7, Gisborne. William Moore Harvey, aged 23, height 5.75, chest 37, weight 11.2, Dunloy, Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland. Thomas Shaw Hamilton, aged 28, height 5.7, chost 375, weight 10.18, Jumbunna, Victoria. Richard Herbert Jones, aged 28, height s ; os, chest 37, weight 10.6, Market street, Kington, Hertfordshire, England. William James Little, aged 20, height 5.85, chest 36, weight 10.2, Kaiti, Gisborne. Augustus Alfred Larsen, aged 25, height 5.7, chest 375, weight 10.10, Palmerston North. Robert Mclvor, aged 25, height 5.7, chest 375, weight'll.o, Waikari, Hawke’s Bay. Matthew Michael McGovern, aged 23, height 5.7, chest 38,-weight 11.8, Hokitika, Westland. Harry Martin, aged 23, height 5.85, chost 38, weight 11.3, Whatatutu, Gisborne.

Robert Nicol, aged 33, height 5.45, chest 87, weight 11.3, Papakuru, Auckland. William John Parker, aged 23, height 6.45, chest 36}, wolght 9.10, Whataupoko, Gisborne.

Charles Robson, aged 23, height 5.91, chost 36}, weight 11.8, Te Kaha, Opotiki. Edwin Jamos Stephens, aged 28, height 5.8, • chest 36, weight 10.7, Gippsland, Victoria.

Thomas Tasker, aged 26, height 5.71, chest 39, weight 11.0, Motueka, Nelson. In bidding farewell to the troopers, Major McCredie said that most of them were ontering the ranks of military life for the first time, and he counselled them

to observe discipline, no matter how rigid it might be. They should always remember to obey, and not to question the orders of those who were placed over them. The intelligence they displayed in their pre-' liminary examination was a sufficient guarantee that they would not fail in the duties that would afterwards be imposed upon them. After brief reference to the Coronation ceremony and other matters, Major McCredie said: “ You are going forth to serve your King and fight for his groat Empire. Ever let your hearts and minds be directed to the great flag of liberty and justice. Guard it well, and do not forget to cherish the fair namo which our heroes bavo won for New Zealand, but, if possible, do your best to add lustre to it. (Applause.) Remember that

golden deeds lead on to golden days, and that you may return to experience those golden days is our earnest wish. (Applause.) Do your duty fearlessly, and share the honors with those who have gone before.” Major Winter added a few words, and both officers shook hands with the members of the contingent, and wished them God-speed.”

The members of the contingent - were then placed in command of SergeantMajor Johnstone, who will have charge of them until they reach Trentham. Sergt.-Major Johnstone joins the force on reaching Trentham, as also does Trooper Charles Parker, who goes as second assistant to the veterinary surgeon.