New Zealand

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 81, 11 March 1916, Page 3

New Zealand

THE CALL FOR MEN. SHORTAGE IN TARANAKI. RECRUITS WANTED AT ONCE, j The urgency of tlie cal] for recruits in Taranaki at present is expressed in the following telegram received from Major McNaught, commander of the Taranaki military area:—“Enrol and have medically examined as many meif as possible for infantry and mounted rilies to go into ctynp on the 15th inst.” Speaking to a Daily News representative, Major McNaught said this appeal was made to secure men to lill the shortage in the Taranaki quota of the 14th Reinforcements. As many men as possible are wanted for the infantry and for the mounted and those who can get away are urged to enlist at once. The men waiting to be called up have been circularised and asked to come forward now, hut the majority have replied that they cannot leave at such short notice. This appeal for men does not represent the district’s real obligations' 1 for this month, for after the existing shortage is filled an effort will have to be made to secure about 140 men to go into camp, early next: month with' the loth Reinforcements.

CONSIDERABLE SHORTAGES. AUCKLAND AGAIN SHOWS THE WAY. Per Press Association. Wellington, March 10. The mobilisation of the 14th Reinforcements will be completed to-mor-row. The figures, which have reached the Defence headquarters already, show that shortages are ‘ considerable in both Canterbury and Otago. Auckland has done, well, and-it is expected to have its full quota in camp by Sunday. Some additional men to fill the gaps are to arrive from the north tomorrow. Wellington is stilj short by about 40 men of its full quota. THE RECRUITING CAMPAIGN. SIR JOSEPH WARD IN SOUTHLAND. Invercargill, March 10. Sir Joseph Ward unveiled a tablet to enlisted soldiers at Waikiwi to-night, and gave a stirring patriotic and re* cruiting address. The Mayor of Invercargill (Mr D. McFarlane), presided, and there was a very large attendance. Sir Joseph received a rousing reception. At the conclusion of his speech a resolution, thanking Sir Joseph for his address and pledging the meeting to do everything possible to forward the Government’s recruiting scheme, was carried unanimously, and the meeting closed with hearty cheers for Sir Joseph Ward. On Monday Sir Joseph visits Winton to confer with the citizens regarding the recruiting scheme, and on Monday night he will address a meeting at Gore. He goes through to Wellington on Tuesday, but expects to return to Southland in about a week’s time, and probably will conduct a recruiting campaign.