CALL FOR MEN.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1916, Page 4

CALL FOR MEN.

SPECIAL EFFORTS REQUIRED, Major McNaught spent yesterday in New Plymouth in order to place recruiting efforts oh an effective basis. Ha had long interviews with his Worship the Mayor (chairman of the New Plymouth Recruiting Committee) and Mr. Ellis (County Clerk), and thoroughly explained the new recruiting system, clearing up many points on which donbta existed. He also suggested that, if it could he managed, the Committee might rent an olliee in a central position in Devon Street and place a returned soldier in charge, so as to attract recruits. With reference to purging the rolls the various committees in the district will be supplied weekly with revifced lists, or the material for bringing the roll up to date. Another important matter that was arranged by Major MeXaught was to keep open the Defence Office at the Coronation Drill Hall from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m., and wherever possible this arrangement will be earned out throughout the district. To make up outside shortages in respect of the 1-ltli Reinforcements twenty men are required by Monday next, while for the Isths only 70 are available out of 135 required, leaving 65 to be provided by April 1. It will be seen therefore that the energies of the Recruiting Committees in the district will be somewhat taxed if the full quota is to be obtained. The following information has been drawn up for the information of r* cruits:— WHAT EVERY MAN ENLISTIXQ SHOULP KNOW That be must b e 20 years of age before he can enlist. That he must fill in an enlistment card. That he must then go to the nearest medical officer and show this card, which will be his authority to be medically examined, except when enlisting at ft Defence office. After medical examination, if fit, he will get nn order from the medical officer to go to a dental officer to have hi s teeth examined, whether liig teeth require attending to or not. That if fit he will receive instructions from the Group Office at Hawera when to proceed to camp and what to take with foim. That if classed permanently unfit by the medical officer he may apply in peiti son or in writing to the nearest Defence office for a badge. If classed temporarily unfit, and will not undergo the necessary operation for the removal of l\\e cause of the unfitness, he cannot receive & badge. That while on the waiting list to be called up for active service he should apply to the nearest Defence office for lus arm badge. That ]ie may enlist at any Defence office, post office, or any recruiting committee, patriotic committee, or recruiting officer in bis town or place of residence. No applicant can be examined mora than onco for enlistment unless by a' special order from the Defence Authorities. If any further information Is required he should apply to the nearest chairman or secretary of a recruiting committee or mayor of his town.

Note.—Unfit and waiting badges are only issued when applied for through the applicant's nearest Defence office.