EAST COAST MOUNTED RIFLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2197, 22 May 1908, Page 2

EAST COAST MOUNTED RIFLES.

ANNUAL CAMP.

Hie camp ol (lie East Coast Mounted Rifles this year is situated in Mr. Con. McConnell’s fine level paddock between the TYaerenga-a-hika Hotel and the AVaipaoa Hirer. The camp is arranged in two parallel rows of bell-shaped military touts, live on ono side, and four on the other, with the horse lines between. The officers’ tents lull at right angles, while the messrooms, forage tent, cook-house, and canteen are erected nearer to the river. The .discipline.' of the troops in camp is excellent, and the officers and men are unanimous in asserting that the camp is one of the most instinctive held since the inception of the corps. The following is the routine of duties during the camp:—Reveille, 6 a.hi.; morning stables, 6.30 a.m.; parade (dismounted), 7.15 a.m.; parade (dismiss), 7.40 a.m.; mess orderlies, 7.45 a.m.; breakfast, 8 a.m.; orderly room, 8.45 a.m.; inspection of camp, 9 a.m.; dress for parade, 9.10 a.m.; hoot and saddle, 9.20 a.m; parade (mounted), 9.35 a.m.; parade (dismiss), 11.35 a.m.; stables and water horses, 11.45 a.m.; mess orderlies, 12.15 p.m.; dinner,. 12.30 p.m.; dress for parade, 2 p.m. (boot and saddle, 2.15 p.m.: parade (mounted), 2.30 p.m.; parade (dismiss), 4.15 p.m.; stables and water horses, 4.30 p.m.; retreat, sunset; mess orderlies, 3.30 p.m.; tea, 5.45 p.m.; lectures, 7 p.m. ; dress for guard, 8 p.m. ; guard (mounted), 8.15 p.m.; guard (dismiss), midnight; iirst post, 9.30 p.m; last post and roll call, 1U p.m.; lights out, 10.30 p.m. Yesterday the camp roused at the usual routine time, and the ordinary work was carried'out. In the morning before breakfast, the squadron was paraded (dismounted) for inspection of arms and general fatigue. After breakfast, another dismouted parade was held, when Staff Ser-geant-Major Burr put the men through extended movements (dismounted), preparatory to the oflicei's’ examination, which was held in the afternoon. At midday, Colonel A. Bauchop, C.B. (Officer Commanding tho Wellington District), and .Major A. JT. Russell (Commanding 4th Regiment Mounted Rifles), were met by Captain H. ,IT. Browne (of the General Instructional Staff), and taken to camp. After the midday meal, Colonel Bauchop and officers inspected the camp and horse lines. After the inspection, the men were immediately paraded (mounted), and were inspected by Colonel Bauchop, who proceeded-at once with the examination of officers. Lieutenant Small, of the Huramua Mounted Rifles ( Wairoa), went up for his lieutenant’s examination, and was tested in practical movements, acquitting himself creditably. Lieutenants Evans and Hamilton, of the local mounted corps, went through their practical examination for their higher grade. Both officers put the squadron through tho movements required in a manner which proved that they were 'thoroughly conversant with their duties. The squadron, with their customary hospitality, entertained their friends and supporters during the afternoon, •when afternoon tea was dispensed. Among the visitors were Major McJredio, Captain Beero, Lieutenant Coleman, Veterinary-Captain Burton ;of the New Zealand Veterinary Corps), His Worship tho Mayor of Gisborne (Mr. TV. D. Lysnar), Revs. E. TVard and Butterfield, and Messrs D. P. Cameron, J. C. Field, TV. K. Chambers, F. J. Rowley, D. E. Leslie, G. Primrose, Agnew Browii, O. Adair, and G. Grayson. During the week the squadron lias been instructed by Staff-Captain Browne (Instructor of [Mounted Rifles for the North Island), who has been ably assisted by Staff Sergeant-Major Burr. The corps is exceptionally fortunate in having two such capable instructors, and should benefit greatly by the instruction received. Staff

Captain Browne has devoted most of his time to instructing the officers, Staff Sergeant-Major Burr having given liis attention to the non-coms, and men. I Veterinary-Captain Burton during the camp gave a highly instructive lecture to the squadron on “The Caro of Horses,” particularly dealing with disease in the hoof and causes of lameness. During the lecture Vet-erinary-Captain Burton intimated that he would be pleased to attend officers or men of the East* Coast gratis to any horses belonging to tho Mounted Rifles brought to him. V Staff Sergeant-Major Burr, during who evenings, lias given lectures to ,'tho non-commissioned officers and

jmen on “Discipline and Duties,” ill ffclie coulee of which lie impressed on all tlie duty that able-bodied citizens owed to their King and country in the w:iy of bearing arms ill defence jf their hetrrtljs and homes. To-dav the squadron will have <a ■held day on the Jtepongaere hULs, when Colonel Buuchop willnuttho men tlirougli a recoiltinissance._ At 5 o’clock, the Colonel will give a lecture to tlio squadron m camp. To-morrow, the mounted men will combine with tlio Jo cal foot corps iu manoeuvres.' The mounted men parade at the camp at 2 p.m., and the infantry parade at the same hour in town. Tlio infantry proceed to defend the town of Gisborne, while tlio mounted men will be the attackin'' force or raiders. CAMP CONCERT. Last evening, the squadron held their usual “Camp Concert.” Tlio weather was beautifully line, and there was a large attendance of town and country visitors, among whom were an exceptionally large number oj ladies. Stafi-yaptaan Browne presided, and by his genial personality xoin concert going with a swing that materially assisted towards the evening s entertainment. The lollow--mg programme-was submitted: Pianoforte overture, Tr. Tombleson; song, “Broken Dreams, 1 ' Corp. Barlow; song, “Sister,” Tr. Colebrook; recitation, “iShuunist O’Brien, ”■ Tr. iV. Gibson; song, “Down Where tlio \\ urlzburger Flows” (encore, “Cupid is tlio Captain of the Army”), Quar-j['r'master-Sergeant Zachanah; song, ‘1 hear No Foe,” Sergeant Ellis; song, “The Bugler,” Mr. D. P. Cameron; song, “Waiting at the Corp.WalJcer ; song, “Queen of tlio Earth,” Tr. Bell; song, “Love Me and the World is Mine,” Air. Citron; song, “Asleep on the Deep,” Tr. Cameron; song. “Dear Mother England,” Lieut. Evans (encore, “The Sligo Country Ball”); song, “Out on the Deep,” Mr. F. J. Rowley: song. “Any Rags,” Quarter-master-Sergeant Zachariah (encore, “The Oompali”); “God Save the • King.”

At the conclusion of the concert, Air. F. J. Rowley, on behalf of the visitors, proposed a hearty- vote of c-han'ks to,the officers and men of the East Coast-. Mounted Rifles for tlio excellent evening’s entertainment. Jlie visitors were entertained at supper by the corps before leaving for home. Sergeant Ellis, who is an accompanist of more than average ability, presided at the piano during the evening, and his efforts contributed very materially towards tlio success of the concert. Alias Solomon played the •accompaniment to Air. Citron’s song. The concert was highly succcsshil, and the large InumlJer of visitors left the camp just as guard was being mounted after an enjoyable visit. - .1 a

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