The Imperial Troops.

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

The Imperial Troops.

Dunedin, February 2

Tho march of the Imperial troops through the main streets of the city was a striking spectacle, and was witnessed by a very large crowd, as large almost as on the occasion of the departure of the fourth and fifth contingents. The early hour (11.30) at which tbe march commenced, prevented more than one band, besides that with tho visitors, taking part. This was the only'deficiency in tho greatest military display seen in Dunedin. The volunteers mustered just on one thousand strong, so that there were fuUy 2000 men in the procession. The streets along the line of route (nearly four miles in length) wore lined with a great crowd,- which was dense in the centre of the city. Windows, roofs, etc., were utilised. The detachment of each regiment as it passed received enthusiastic cheers, the Highlanders being the favourites. Just as the men were being dismissed, a heavy prolonged shower ; fell. The Imperials were entertained at lunch, when they were welcomed by the * Mayor and the Hon. J. G. Ward. The officers were entertained by the volunteer officers of the district. Many of the men ware driven about the city and suburbs during the afternoon by their hosts.