FOR THE FRONT.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1917, Page 6

FOR THE FRONT.

NEW PLYMOUTH'S FAREWELL.

Taranaki's for Hie 28tli Rein, fin-cements left by tlie mail train yesterday morning en route for Palmerston North, where it is understood that the contingent will mobilise prior to proceeding to camp. Tho New Plymouth quota), comprising two n.c.o's and 24 privates, whose names ware published in yesterday's papers, were accorded a public farewell by a large number of townspeople. | •Prior to reaching the station the men assembled at the Women's Patriotic Committee's rooms, where they were entertained by tho ladies to a cup of tea, ami were presented by the Mayoress with a "hussiflV'

Before entraining the' Mayor in a brief address farewelled the men. The British, he said, referring to the latest news from tlie front, were still continuing to gain ground, but a lot remained to be done yet, and more men were required as the last of the struggle had yet to come. He urged those that remained behind to put tlieir shoulders to the wheel and do wliatovM they <-ould On behalf of tlie town, he wished the men farewell. Some luul'expressed the hope that tho war would be over before this contingent reached tlie. front. If it was their welcome would he none the less on their return, and if they did get to the front before it was over; he knciv they would do their best. He then wished them a safe return. Cheers were given for the men, and the Citizens' Band, which was present under Mr. F. W. G. MeLeod, played several selections. The cheers were renewed as the train steamed out.

ELTHAM'S QUOTA.

The following recruits entrained at Eltham, en route, for camp:—E, Forrester, D. J. Law, H. 15. Roper, A. Walker, D. J. Warrender, W. P. Owen, F. J. Affleck, R. Joyce, G. W. Peebles and A. Bell. W. J. Donaldson, an Eltham recruit, entrained at Hawera. They were, farewelled by a number of people on the railway platform, and the Mayor (Mr. B. Dive) in a brief address, urged them to play the game and not to adopt the inhuman methods adopted by the enemy. He said great changes are 'taking place in Europe. Russia had made a very great change. The people were now coming into their own, and the boys that wore now going to the front would lend a hand in helping them to do so. He wished them Godspeed, and called for three cheers* for the boys, which were heartily given.

THE HAWERA CONTINGENT

The Hawera recruits were accorded an enthusiastic send-off by a large crowd of citizens, the Citizens' Band being present. The ladies' committee presented each recruit with a kit containing something useful for camp life. Addresse-i were given by the Mayor (Mr E. Dixon), and Rev. H. B. Gray. Mr. J. Bayley, on behalf of the recruits, returned thanks, remarking that it was good to know that those staying behind would always have a place in their hearts for them. Cheers were given for the ladies and the citizens of Hawera.