THE NATIONAL RESERVE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3996, 31 July 1915, Page 3

THE NATIONAL RESERVE.

BRANCH FORMED AT TOKOMAR U. By Telegraph—T«>oial Corresponaenr, TO KOMAR IT BAY, July* 30. A general meeting of the local National Reserve was held in the To Buka hall cm Wednesd'ay night. Mr. W. Oates, senior, presided: and there were about 45 intending members present, the whole of whom gave in their names before leaving. Air Oates has well prepared* with all information pertaining to the f-r----niation of this branch and the matter is being enthusiastically taken up. Captain Carter gave the some useful information, which was much appreciated. Mr C. H. McCracken said that he was keenly in favor of the National Reserve, hut stated that what was considerably of more importance was that they sliolud teach the men to handle a’ rifle and shoot. It was necessary to know the drill and it was with' this object in view lie was joining the Reserve. He hoped steps would l>o taken also to look alter this part of the business. Other members spoke, on the matter amli the chairman answered several questions. Air Cameron then moved, seconded bv Air Fail-lie. president- of the R ll'--C'ub, that a branch of the National Reserve he formed in Tokoinarii. This was carried unanimously and 1 the onmhnont, was. immediately eonimouecd.

The f'iist drill will take pine ■ oar'y next week on a night of which <ai ;• notice will be given. In the meantime, the managoni cih of the branch will ho administered by the Provincial Committee'- which was appointed 1 at the first meeting. Rrmanciit officials wj 1 1 he electedat tlm first (laradc. after which applications will 1.-' made to the Defence .Department- for the services of an instructor. Should similar steps be taken up the Coast, the time of an instructor for the Coast could he fully utilised. Judging by the rate names are b:>ing handed in this branch prom is s to become a. very strong one.