THE FOURTH CONTINGENT.
Wellington, Feb. 19. The local committee of the Foutth Contingent have sufficient funds to equip 78 men and it has been decided to asked the Government if arrangements can be made for the transport of this number. Guy F. Johnston is to be recommended for a commission with the contingent on condition of his beaimij the cost of equipment and transport.
Dunedix, Feb. 19. Tne shooting test 3 in connection witli the men in camp for the Fourth Contingent were conducted to day. The woik was somewhat patchy, but on the whole was fair all round. Some of the men are leally excellent shots, and had no difficulty in ringiug on bull's eyes. The riding test was carried on as usual and 16 were rejected. There are still 200 men in camp. Drill was carried on ior almost all the day.
Feb. 20. The Governor is to be invited to take part ia the proceedings connected with the departure of the Fourth Contingent. Colonel Pole-Penton had a long talk with the organising committee this morning, and subsequently vi&ited the camp. The Minister of Public Works also paid the camp a visit. It is expected that at least one of the warships will bo at Port Chalmers when the troops leave. Tho Minister of Works told the men in camp that their departure will take place between March 24th and 28th. Despite the request of the Dunedin committee, that thoy should not be sent on at present. 17 m^n from Oamaru arrived by train to- night. They could not go to camp as no provision had been made for them, and they have not passed medical tests. The impression appears to prevail that the committee in Dunedin tho men. All that is done is to receive and provide for the keep of thoss who pass the medical and other tests, but the real selection is made by the Defence Department, from the men submitted by the Dunedin committee As the committee has no funds beyond the amount subscribed, and this is nearly all eaimarked by donors to purchase horses and provide equipment, the men, of course, can only be received where the horse and equip, ment guaranteed is in the committee's hands. Colonel Penton, commandant of the Forces, paid a visit to the camp to day, but it was quite unofficial. He had a long interview with the committee on \arious points.
Nelson, Feb. 20. Thirty-four men have offared for the fourth contingent. At the examination to-iiight 18 were weeded out, as it is only proposed to send eight men. Four men are finding their own horses.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume II, Issue 111, 22 February 1900, Page 3
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439THE FOURTH CONTINGENT. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume II, Issue 111, 22 February 1900, Page 3
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