SEND-OFF TO THE 28TH REINFORCEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 3

SEND-OFF TO THE 28TH REINFORCEMENTS.

Gathering al the Town Kali.

The attendance for the monthly gathering at the Town Htij last night to farewell tho departing reinforcements, was not as large as usual, xhe oounter claimed the public’s attention last n’ghf. Tna Oversale Club directed a very pleasant entortainensnt, which extended over an hour and a half.

Tho orchestra played the National Anthem, and then a vmy fins selection of popular melodies entitled “The Stirs and St.ripee.” This was tb9 host effort yet put forth by the orchestra, and was ovationed. The vocalists were very happy in their cbo ca of Boogrq and all Bang pleasing 1 y. The pat-formers were Misses Shr-md aud Reynolds, Mrs Brook and Mr Irwin. Mbs Duncan contributed some Highland dancing, and Miss Lloyd aad Mr Evans recited. All the.performers wete encored.

Mr H. L. Michel was tho principal speaker, and gave an intereating address on aspects of tho war. He emphasised what Britain was fighting for, entering the war ia tho first iu'Blanco in defence of iho treaty rights of otnefll ra’ions, and than as the war developed finding it was easeutial for tha nation to fight for its own preservation, which would have questioned by Go r ma:iy later hid she not been checked at the outset toy Britain’s interpodtion. Mr Michel spoke of the sacrifices bring made by the men going to the front, and wished them Gca st:eed and a safe rat-urn.

Mr Evaa», President of the Overseas Club, also spok?, endorsing tha guod wisheß of the community for the welf re of the men going to the front. A very enjoyable programme was brought to a close by the hearty singing of the National Anthem.

Subsequently supper was served at the Overseas Gtub wheie a pleasant half hour was Epenfc. Thera was only a small contingent leaving Westland this month, Thos9 leaving this district wore E irl Btetzo and J. Fitziicunons of Hokit ks, and J. McKay of Herepo, Two man also went from Kumara.

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