Camp Notes.

Manawatu Herald, 12 February 1903, Page 2

Camp Notes.

On Saturday night a number of the Palmerston volunteers.arrived by train and were escorted to the camp by the local corps. ' Sunday morning after breakfast the men fell-in and an inspection of the camp was made, there being a prize for the best kept tent, which was won by No. 8 tent, occupied by the Native portion of the corps, under command of Corporal Nap Heta. The company were then dismissed and orders were given to- clean up for church parade; at 10.30 the bugle again sounded to fall-in, and about 64 matched from the parade ground to church unJ£r command of Captain Walsh, After tiiS service the j men were again marched to camp, and the bugle sounded for mess. A of prominent citizensj including the stewards of the Racing and the Mayor, attended by invitation from the officers. After dinner the men were allowed an hour or so to enjoy their smoke, and on the fall in sounding they were formed up and put through a number of movements in extended work. After the men were dismissed afternoon tea was provided, which was partaken oft by a great number Ot visitor* as well as volunteers. On Monday morning the usual parade was held. After breakfast a number of the corps escorted the Palmerston men to the railway station, and On the train leaving were awarded cheers, showing their appreciation for the kindness extended them by the local corps. In the evening the company were exercised as an advance guard. Tuesday morning they were put through a number of new movements in field work, which will be of great benefit to both officers and men, as the drill is quite new. At night the men were served out with blank ammunit tion, and were exercised in skirmishing and attack and outpost duty, the group system being adopted. On Wednesday morning a number of new movements in company drill were performed, after which the company advanced as an attacking party, blank ammunition being used in this case also. In the evening the men were again fallen-in, and orders were given to strike camp. Before leaving camp cheers wore given for the officers, Sergt.-Major Peacock and the caterers. 4 The company were then termed «p as a baggage guard, and marched through the town were they were dismissed. The camp, equipments were forwarded on by the g a.m. train this morning. Before concluding a special word of praise is due to the caterers, Messrs Langley Bros., the bill-o£-fare on every occasion being equal, if not better, than anything ever served up in any camp.