SOLDIERS IN MAKING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 335, 21 April 1928, Page 11

SOLDIERS IN MAKING

CAMPS CONCLUDE LAST OF SUMMER SERIES The summer series of military training camps will conclude this afternoon, when about 200 members of the Ist Battalion. -Auckland Regiment, who were unable to attend the annual camp at Xgaruawahia, will complete several days’ training. Lieut.-Colonel L. T. H. Dawson, officer commanding the battalion, who inspected the camp yesterday, remarked on the high standard of efficiency attained by the men, notwithstanding that they were drawn from several companies.

Work has been carried out on the competition principle, a pleasant rivalry imparting keenness to all sections. During yesterday morning drill and marching competitions weie conducted, and in the afternoon a sports tournament was held.

In the evening the men enjoyed a camp concert, at the conclusion of which hearty cheers were given for hftU m j ' «: C - Wales > adjutant to the mandant! Wh ° aCtCd as camp con >-

The sports events resulted* Championship.—Private K. .1. U. McN a ughto n , 1; Lance-Corporal A. W Rile, 2; Private, E. E. Edgar, 3. Lone i UT ?r P: xi? ri 7 ate . A - J - Brown > 1; Private U 1L 9 .S ks^: Corporal R. R. Kissling, O. Championship: Private McNaughton, 1; Q.IVI.S. J. L. Hendon' 2: Lance-Corporal Pile, 3. Sack race: Private E. H. T. Campbell, 1 ; Private ft Porter 2; Private F. Bowman, S. Obstacle race: Private R. W. T. Hanna, J; C.S.M. Denize, 2; Corporal Kissling, 3. Officers’ race: Lieutenant W. H. Fortune, 1; Lieutenant J. T. Hill, 2; Padre J. Hiddlestone, 3,

Marks were, given for the various activities during the camp, and No. 4 platoon had the largest aggregate.