The Taranaki Men.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 96, 13 August 1914, Page 8

The Taranaki Men.

DEPARTURE FOR PALMERSTON.

The men for the expeditionary force

from the Xlth Itegiment who had been concentrated at New Plymouth passed through Stratford by this morning's mail train for Palmerston, where the main camp is to be held. The party included about a dozen Stratford men, and there was a big crowd on the station to farewell them, hearty cheers being given as the train drew out. The camp at Palmerston opens to-day. Col. W. G. Malone, who has been appointed to the command of the battalion to be raised from the Wellington military district, left by the same train. Col. Malone's three elder sons have also volunteered for service. One is already in camp, in the Army Service section, and the other two will offer themselves as mounted men. Col. Malone has been connected with the New Zealand forces for about fifteen years past, and served for three years in the time of the Te Whiti trouble. Since the coming into force of the present defence scheme he has been in command of the Xlth Begiment (Taranaki Rifles). Col. Malone was educated in the north of France, and as a boy can remember hearing firing in connection with the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. He has a wide knowledge of the country in the present theatre of operations in Belgium, so that he should prove a specially useful officer at the front. It is worthy of note that in the Wellington battalion are two sons of Mi" H. Norman Liardet, nephews of Col. Malone, who will be remembered by many as pupils of the Stratford School. HORSES WANTED. FOR THE ARTILLERY. - . , I The attention of horse-owners is directed to the fact that the Government are purchasing' horses suitable for artillery purposes next Saturday at the Haymarket,' at 11 a.m. Last Tuesday several horses came forward, but the class of animal required was not in evidence, the type offered being too clumsy or "carty" in appearance. Animals of an active milk cart type not too hairy about legs, and smart appearance, would find a ready sale. THE, STRATFORD SCHOOL CHILDREN'S GIFT. On behalf of the children and teachers of the Stratford School the sum of £l2 15s was handed over to the treasurers of the Patriotic Fund today. Donations from the School Football Club, which will be paid in later on, are not included in this amount. EMPIRE DEFENCE LEAGUE. YESTERDAY'S DOINGS. General Committee. The offer of a motor car to the Defence Department not having been accepted, a cheque for £350 was this afternoon paid into the Public Account unconditionally, to be used at the discretion of the Department. This is the first instalment, and from the way the money is coming in there should bo another available in a few days. There still seems some haziness in the minds of the men as to where applications for personal equipment are to be made. Men who need anything should go direct to the Secretary, Mr J. B. Richards, or to the Zvlayor, cither of whom will issue an order on the depot. The officers in charge of the mobilisation camps at Hawera and New Plymouth have been asked to make it known to men who have gone from here that any matter of personal equipment can be obtained from here if applied for. Ladies' Guild. There are 17 guilds at work, and the result of their labors is coming into the depot in Paget's Buildings. Contribution Committee. A good start was made to-day with £IOO from the Cardiff Dairy Company. A local sub-committee is at work at Midhirst. Social Committee. Matters are very forward for the Patriotic Social at the Town Hall (to-night, Thursday). A record gathering is expected. The whole of the proceeds go to the Fund. POSTAL NOTICE. There will bo no despatch of these mails on the 14th and 27th inst. It (is probable that the despatches will 'be made a few days later, but no assurance can be given about this. As soon as arrangements can be completed the most ample notice will be given. S. G. STAXTOX, Postmaster, Stratford.