Wellington, Jan. 3.
Inspiring scenes and tremendous enthusiasm, reminiscent of 1914, o¢- curred at' Wellington, Christehurch and Auckland today, when huge crowds witnessed parades of New Zealand soldiers. The splendid bearing of the troops bore testimony to the excellent results of the short training they had undergone.
'Addressing the troops at Wellington, the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, said: "If we are' to retain ur independence and liberty, personal sacrifice is required of every individual man and woman of the Empire. The danger threatening us 0 real that every ft man in every part of the Empire should be trained and made ready for service, The unselfish action of those who have volunteered is another proof of New Zealand's loyalty to the Empire."
Mr. M. J. Savage, the Prime Minister, declared that "equality of sacrifice" would not be an empty phrase. Those staying at home would do their part. Those taking part, in organizing the productivity of the ation had an equal task to perform to those in the trenches. They may be called to make equal sacrifices, however dificult they may appear at the moment.
Good wishes {o the troops were also extended by the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Hamilton—Reuter.
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