THE HAWERA CAMP.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 96, 23 April 1912, Page 2

THE HAWERA CAMP.

ALL THINGS RUX SMOOTHLY AX!) WELL. THE EXf) IX SIGHT. Every mortal tiling has an end, and the end of the camp of the Xlth Regiment on the. Hawera racecourse is i|i sight, though one day’s hard Held' work, one day of sport, and one day of striking camp still remain to he gone through. At Sunday’s service the Regimental Chaplain made feeling reference to the wreck of the Titanic, and at the conclusion, of the service the hymn “Eternal Father Strong to Save,” was sung. There; was a large crowd on the ground on Sunday, there being anywhere .'up to thjico thousand strangers on the ground. A collection was taken up among the men on behalf of the Hawera Band, which rendered good service during the day, and a sum of £5 was collected. During yesterday the men wore exorcised in physical drill, musketry, and skirmishing. Brigade Major Hamilton gave tin officers instruction, and the N.C.O.’s were instructed by Sergeant-Major Bond and Sergeant-Major Dovey. In the afternoon the whole regiment engaged in skirmishing. < A Co. (Xow Plymouth) at present leading in the competition for bestkept lines, H Co. being a good second. There is nothing to report as regards the hospital tent; and the guard tent is equally non-operative. As on Saturday night, heavy rain fell on Sunday night, but Monday morning broke fair. To-day the whole battalion was to parade and be out through operations by the senior Major, Major F. T. Bellringer. To-day it will be decided who is t: cont( st in the squad and physical drill competitions on Wednesday. This evening tbs boxing and wrestling contests will take place on the lawn. Each company has somebody entered, and all seem sure of success. But one thing and another is very liable to turn up in the meantime. It is expected that the sports will commence on Wednesday about 2 o’clock. Last night a very successful concert was given in the grandstand. It should not be forgotten that everybody is welcome to visit the camp on Wednesday. Again, rain fell last night, but early this morning another fine day seemed sure. ■ '-I Sri far, the Afeather has been very kind to the camp, almost the whole of the rain experienced having fallen during the night. It is to*'be hoped that Wednesday will he fine, so that the lads can fittingly wind up their week of work with a day of sport. The G.0.C., General Godlcy will he on the ground. Before breakfast each morning, each company engages in physical drill which is doinjajh some of the younger men a great deal of good.