FAREWELL TO 20TH REINFORCEMENTS AT BULLS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11650, 19 August 1916, Page 4

FAREWELL TO 20TH REINFORCEMENTS AT BULLS.

Last night in spite of tbe inclement weather a good number of people braved the weather to say farewell to Messrs J. Hopkins and C. F. Keat. Mr Walker, on behalf of the Patriotic Society, made them a presentation, saying that he was pleased to see tbe largo number that were present considering the night, and felt that they would sooner roll up to farewell two men like those present than to say good-bye to a stage fall of men enlisted by compulsion, and wished them God-speed and a safe return. The following men of the 17th Reinforcements were present on final leave:—Sergt. Dilks, Privates Frank Jenkins, W. Stock, G. McKay, H. Gibbs, J. Wasson, R, Ross and H. Andrews, and were said good-bye to. They certainly were a fine lot of men and are a credit to our district. Mr Walker expressed the feeling of those present when he said that we could confidently place our whole *rust in them because they would"uphold tbe best traditions of the Anzacs. In wishing them God-speed .and a sate return, the audience rose and sang they are “jolly good fellows.” The musical part of the programme was contributed by Miss ;Meads, who started by singing “The Cows Are in the Clover,” which met with instant favour with the audience and was recalled Sergt. Dilsk gave “Mother McCree,” and for an encore “Annie Laurie ” He also gave a very interesting description of life in camp at Trentham and every one fin the room was pleasad to see the Sergeant, who had come from Fielding, to be present. Miss O. Farrell favoured the audience with “Look Down Dear Eyes,” giving “FJeurette” for an encore. Miss Gwen Parbes gave “Don’t Go Down in the Mine, Dad” for an encore giving “When It Strikes Home.” Mr A. Johnston, a returned soldier, sang the “Big Bassoon,” and Was recalled, giving “Mandalys.” Mr J. O’Brien gave us the song “Roses.” He has a very fine voice and will, we hope, be heard more often. Mr J, McMinu brought the first part to an end with tue recitation “Not Understood.”

Supper was handed rouud, the room cleared, and daucing was kept up until after twelve, when the National Anthem was sung and the people wended their way home. Miss Meads and Mi Deehan played for the daucing.