MILITARY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2163, 11 April 1908, Page 2

MILITARY.

BATTALION PARADE. A of the Gisborne Rifles ami was held in the Dx ill Hall last evening, Captain Beere. There were men and boys present to form four , . companies, and they were put. 'N chrougli battalion drill. The battalion leaves for the Easter camp at •Johnsonviile on Wednesday. GISBORNE RIFLES. The following company orders for 1 the encampment have been issued by Captain Beere: —The company will parade in full marching order at- theY'-'p: Drill Shed at 7.20 p.m. on Wednea- sr : day, loth April, 1903, for the purpose oiiMi of embarking to take part in the Eas- . ter manoeuvres. Service uniform, |g| with felt hats and leggings. Oil- . , skins or overcoats to be rolled or :jr4i worn on the left shoulder, water- ‘V;:--bottle under the right arm, .haversack on the right shoulder,.^..u.ndet,_4W' : ; m waist belt and above the bayonet. Haversacks, kit bags, water-bottles, f'C l plates, mugs, and leggings will be issued by the Q.M.S. on Mouday, 13th inst., at 8 p.m. The haversack is to contain the S-p following : —Plate, mug, knife, fork, spoon, toilet requisites, towel, and service cap. The kit bag is to- contain -Water- TSTf proof sheet, blankets, change of nnderclothfs, extra pair of socks and :|'4 boots, cleaning gear for rifles and}£Aj boots. • 'ljSf The kit bag must be at the Drill £; Shed not later than 7.15 p.m. on the bi! loth ins-:. A corporal and two men will be detailed tc receive baggage and act as. ;3§j escort. A special parade in plain clothes, without arms, of all men who are go- ■-$? ing at Saster will be held on Monday, 13th inst., at 8 p.m. The Church Parade proposed to bo held on Sunday next is postponed till after Ea6ter. Men attending Easter manoeuvres will be absent from 7.20 p.m. on Wednesday. loth inst., till early Wednesday morning, 22nd inst.