The Returning Troops.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 176, 16 July 1901, Page 3

The Returning Troops.

INV2RCARQII,L, July 12. Brilliant sunshine aftejr a, sharp frost' made the InvercargUi decorations look gay as the troop train steamed in at 11.80, the arrival being the signal for rounds of cheers from a very large gathering of people. The contingentß having been formed up outside of the station,' where a stand had been erected, 'the Uev, J. Luxford offered Op prayer, am? the Ven. Archdeacon Stocker addressed the men. After the singing of the Old Hundredth, Lord Ranfurly said he had extreme pleasure in welconiing those in front of him back, having fulfilled the task allotted to them with , credit to themselves-- and the coldny. ' t New Zealand was ptoud of the ■way. her sons had conducted ihemse%p.j The Mayor extended a hearty wel come to the men on behalf of tjhe' citizens; and the Hon 0. H. Mills,/on, behalf of the Ministry, Parliament and, colony, expressed a- very^heatty.-.iarel- j oorae. .■■-■ • •'•■. ■ y';,*:- ;,;> ■■ ■■■■,;;■ '■■;

Three cheers for theGovernor and' contingents having been given, "the contingents and volunteer* the i Garrison, City, Pipe and District;Bauds marched to the 2ealandia Hall, where Juncheon Was in readiness. The toast of the Fourth and Fifth was proposed by Mr. Hanan, M.H It» and responded to by Colonel ttyvisi . During the afternooivth'e went to the Queen's Park, where bis Excellency distributed their medals, witnessed a parade and . march past, and a programme of military sports. . The troopers were afterwards takejr off by hostesses to tea. In the evena conversazione was held, and a toroblight procession passed through the principal streets. ~ :

At a meeting of the local Reception, Committee last evening it was decided to give a reception to the Waiuiaie troops on Wednesday, a social to follow later on.