A Final Reminder

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 September 1916, Page 3

A Final Reminder

— — THE MILITARY ,SERVICE ACT. "Wellington, Last iXiglit. It its «iii easy matter to have a. sense of duty dnne and peace of mind under the Service Act, and therefore it i« well to give a finul reminder that all men of militarv age are automatical members of :tho Expedite: oiwry I Force reserve, either firs-it or second division, bv the fart of tlm proclamation under the Act, but unregistered men have an obligation to apply for enrolment. Here, in brief, is the duty of the unregistered: (1) to fill iin an enrolment card, and (2) to apply 011 the form provided for a certificate of enrolmenlt. Registered men should similarly apply for a certificate of enrolment, and tlieyi must notify change of address if their place of abode litis changed since registration. The appliciitiion for a certificate is nnt ntanda'tory, but neglect or delay in this matter may bring m.uch trou!ble because the police and employers will require the p.rod nation of la certificate of enrolment. A call at the nearest post office where cards, forms and advice are mliilahle free will clear awav all difficulties. It 5? 11'ot enough for reservists to keep in touch with a recruiting committee: there is a personal obligation on every reservist to-

comply with t'lic not. All enrolment cards, application*? for certificates and notices of change of address must he addressed; to the Government Statistician. AVellinjrton. iTo-day is the time for action hy'Ttny reservist who has not y'et done his duty. A man cannot hope to cscnpc penalties by a plea of ignora.nw. In 'all eases under itlie i Act the onus of proof will be on the I defendant. ,