Officers for the Army

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 August 1915, Page 3

Officers for the Army

I A.\ Ari'EAL. I The difficulty experienced in getting I the best available men to Uo officers in | the British Au-iuy is 'becoming more and I more apparent, as the subjoined circular (received this monUi by a Leviu gontlcmaii) will show:■— Inns of Court Officers Training Corps. Head-Quarters, 7 Stone Building, Lincoln's Inn, London, W. 0.. July "io., 1915. "The dearth of properly trained men to take up Commissions in tho Army is a problem which threatens to have a serious and far-reaching effect on the issue before the Empire unless dealt with without delay. Wliat is happening to-day is that many men, unfitted to be .British Officers and leaders of men, are applying to take up Commissions without .the necessary training, while others admirably suited to become officers are joining the ranks, where many experience difficulty in obtaining permission to accept Commissions, or to bo transferred to an Oilioors' Training Unit.

"It is our duty as a mobilised Officers Training Corps to do all in out power to meet this condition of affairs, and we feel that it is a responsibility that can only be discharged by enlisting the sympathy and help of responsible peivsons in the United Kingdom and Overseas.. "We have dealt with tho United Kingdom, and after mature consideration have deckled that the clergy abroad by reason oi their official position ami acquaintance with local conditions, can greatly assist us by acting as Advisory and Information Bureaii'X lor this Corps, and influencing the right stamp of men to olior their services. The task in which "we ore engaged is a responsible and anxious one, and must exercise a very great influence on the linal issue oi the war. "The urgency of the matter and exigencies of time and distance impel us to assume in a measure your sympathy and co-operation .and we cn-

close the necessary forms and pamphlets for your guidance. setEuig out the scope and functions of the corps. We aUo enclose a. postcard and s'liaTl be glad to hear from you in due course, when it you should deem it expedient, we will lorward an official Certificate of Appointment. Yours faithfully, •J. A. Hay. Major OounnaiKliiig Depot.