New Zealand

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 76, 6 March 1916, Page 8

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A largo number of local residents congregated on the railway platform this morning to bid farewell to Captain J. B. Hine, MrP., and members of the 14th Reinforcements, wlio left for camp 1 j.v the mail train. The Stratford .Municipal Hand, under Conductor Marshall, was present and played patriotic music, and as the train drew away from the platform the Band played for "They are Jolly Good Fellows," and cheer alter cheer rang out from the people present. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. W. Boon), i" wishing the men farewell, said he was pleased to see that the men were giving up practically everything to go and light for their country and liberty. In conclusion, he wished Captain Hine and the men farewell, God speed, and a sale return. (Cheers-). The following men lel'l for Camp: | [XKANTRY. [ A. Ward, Whaiigainoinoim. W. T. Evans, Kohuratahi. w! L. Walls.' F. A. Sanne. Johns ] H. Whelan. MOUNTED RIFLES. AY. 11. Little, Stratford. F. P. Kane, Stratford. A. N. Cameron, Stratford. H. J, Walker, Stratford. (i. 15. Crossan, Stratford. W. A. I). Could, Stratford. ARTILLERY. J Andrews, Whangamomona. SIGNAL SERVICE. (!. Lawrence, Stratford. N.C.O's. CAMP. C. E. Fincham, Toko. THE NATIONAL REGISTER. PROSECUTION OF "SHIRKERS" T OBE ENFORCED. l'F.it Press Association. Wellington, March 6. The Minister of Internal A'fans 'Hon. Mr Massey) states that the Department is now busily engaged comparing lists compiled under the Natidtiafßegister, in order to ascertain the names of individuals who should have registered and had not done so. Directly the comparisons were finished' those who had shirked their obligations would he prosecuted throughout the Dominion. WOUNDED SOLDIERS' FUND. £ s. <!. Previously acknowledged 3089 11 - Mrs A. Bennetts ... 210 I' Arthur Bennetts ... 210 0 Rev Howard (monthly contribution) ••• ' ° ° £3095 II 2