THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.
pbb rams assooiatioit.j Auckland, February 18, The soldiers who slept ia the halls at Rotorua hid a pretty rough time. By six o'clock the baths were filled with a laughing crowd of " Tommies," *ho were intensely enjoying the warm dip. Th«y were absolutely delighted with Roteru", and wasdered about ia squads admiring the sights. The Maoris went mad with excitement. The Wairoa geyser made play for the visitors. It ia expected the trains will make a fast trip down, and will arrive here at 6.30 o'clock to-night. Ii U stated that never in the history of Auckland has such an immense rowd b-en assembled in ene spot a* that which gathered in the Domain ''ricket Ground on Saturday to tee the Imperial troops.
It is es'ima'ed t here must have beam ■orty thousmd sped a'or* preneat. Tk* great gr-eu amphitheatre was a natvallous sight. *
Gisbornf, February 18.
The Indian troops will land here on Wednesday and bo er.t rai .ed. They will be afked t > give a display of horseinacsbip and tent-pegging.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 37, 19 February 1901, Page 2
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175THE IMPERIAL TROOPS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 37, 19 February 1901, Page 2
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