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MASTERTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.

PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN CHARTERS. A sHial gathering of the members of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was held in the Drill Hall, last evening, for the purpose of making a presentation to Captain Charters, who is to leave Masterton this morning to take up hia residence in Greytown. Captain Morton presided, and the visitors present were the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) and Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R. Captain Chaplain Johnson and Staff-Sergeant-Major McNair were also present. The following toast list wa3 honoured:—"The King," the Chairman; "The Parliament of New Zealand," Captain Charters—Mr Hogg; "The late Captain of the Corps, Captain Charters." Rev. Johnson—Captain Charters; "Civic Authorities and • Trust Lands Trust," Captain Morton —The Mayor. Captain Morton then made a presentation to Captain Charters, on behalf of the Corps., He referred in eulogistic terms to the work Captain -Charters had done, an.d said that the present efficient state of the ■ Corps was due to hia ability and tact. They very much regretted loss of so capable an officer, ■ Jinfi the Corps could not allow him to take his departure without some memento of the esteem and respect in which he was held by the officers and volunteers of Masterton

Captain Morton then presented Captain Charters with a handsome oak liquor-stand, an 1 also with a suitable present for Mrs Charters. A further presentation of a framed photograph of a squad of the Corps was also made to the retiring captain. Captain Charters, in returning thanks for the presentations, said he would always do his best for the welfare of the Corps wherever he was, and would always endeavour .to keep in contact with them. In conclusion, he heartily thanked the officers and men for the tangible manner in which they had recognised his services.

The singing of " Auld Lang Syne" brought a very pleasant gathering to a close.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8448, 25 May 1907, Page 5

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MASTERTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8448, 25 May 1907, Page 5

MASTERTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8448, 25 May 1907, Page 5

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