The Imperial Troops at Studholme Junction.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 106, 9 February 1901, Page 3

The Imperial Troops at Studholme Junction.

The special train to meet the Imperial Troops asdhey passed Studholme Junction on Thursday was crowded with sightseers. A large number also journeyed by road, about 400 people being assembled when the first train arrived at 1.15 p.m.

The Acting-Premier, the Hon. J, G. Ward and Colonel Pole-Feuton, Commandant of the New Zealand 1* orces, accompanied the troops, and as the train drew up 1 cheers were given for Mr Ward and the troops. The train remained at the station for about ten minutes, but the men did not form up outside, not very many of them emerging from the carriages but animated conversations -between the troops and residents were soon in progress at the carriage windowsThe Highland Light Infantry (741 h) Band, who accompanied the troops, ranged on the platf >rm and played the “ King Cotton March.” The Mayor of Waimate (Dr. Barclay) sa'd he wished to thank Mr Ward on behalf of the residents of the districts, for arranging for the stoppage of the trains and the running of the special for their convenience. At Mr Ward’s invitation the band had just obliged them by playing. He called for three cheers for the band, which were heartily given.

Shortly after the train departed amid the cheers of the crowd, the band playing. “ Auld Lang Syne.”

On this train were representatives of the Household Cavalry, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the Welsh Yeomanry the 21st Lancers, the Highland Light Infantry and the Black Watch. The second train arrived about half an hour later, . having on board the Royal Horse Artillery, the Royal Irish Rifles, the Seaforth Highlanders and the Volunteer Corps.

A stay of ten minutes was made: their departure being taken amid prolonged cheering.