THE REVIEW.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12536, 25 June 1901, Page 7

THE REVIEW.

THE DUKE’S COMMENTS. A WARM TRIBUTE OP PRAISE.’ The great review is over. The scene at Hagley Park yesterday was a brilliant one. Prom a very early hour a steady stream of people.began to flood the streets, mud, soon apparent to the most casual spectator in which" direction they ■ were wending their way. For once, at least, all roads seemed to lead to the Rome of Hagley Park. Men, women and children hurried along, all intent on the one object—to see as much as possible of the huge army of citizen-soldiers -which was to "provide the great attraction, of the day in connection with the Royal visit to Christchurch. The vantage, spots round the vast enclosure were very quickly taken up, and long before the time fixed for the ceremony to begin a thick belt of people was bound all round the fence, patiently waiting for even only a glimpse of the proceedings. The occupants of the various stands, not having so strung an incentive to put in an. early appearance, arrived mere leisurely, but at quite an early hour most- of the accommodation on. the big structures was occupied. Out on the parade ground all was bustle and excitement. The various camps were astir before dawn, and the work of preparing for the review occupied everyone’s attention. Uniforms were brushed, horses and trappings were attended to, accoutrements and arms received a last look, and finally all was in order for proceeding to tho review ground. On reaching the ground the dif-

ferent battalions marched to their allotted positions, and the. scene about this time was a very animated one, as the immense body of Volunteers and Cadets, representing all branches of the service,., marched in, from all points of the compass, to take part in. the largest review of Volunteers ever held in New Zealand, if not in the Australasian colonies. All told, there were over 11,000 men on parade, a total which exceeded the expectations of the. most sanguine. Looking across the ground from the grandstand, a gay scene met .the'', eye. Away to the left were the six battalions of Cadets, our future defenders, drawn from all parts of the colony. Nearly three thousand strong, they made a brave show, though, at first sight, a rather peculiar looking lot, with their endless variety of uniforms. Facing the stands, far over at the north side, the Volunteers were drawn up. Away to. the left was the Field Artillery. Next came the Naval Artillery and Engineers, then the dismounted section of the mounted rifles, the infantry and the members of Now Zealand Contingents on foot, all drawn up in line of quarter-column, with the mounted corps in rear. During the interval between the arrival of the Volunteers and the opening of the review, there seemed to be plenty to engage the attention of everyone. Mounted staff officers galloped from one point to another, intent on assuring themselves -that nothing had been overlooked, orderlies rode round with orders, and altogether it was not hard to tee that the occasion was one of more than usual importance. Shortly before . eleven the first of the Royal suite arrived on the ground, and a few minutes later the carriage containing the Duchess of York appeared in sight. A few minutes after eleven, the approach of his Royal Highness was heralded by the booming of the artillery with the Royal salute. Instantly the whole parade was on the alert, commands rang.out all over ‘the grounds, and the Royal Standard was inn up to the top of the flag pole that had been erected near the Royal dais. Looking away to the north-west, his Highness could be seen, preceded by the escort, and accompanied by his staff, consisting of Lieutenant the Duke of Roxburgh®, Royal Horse Guards (blue); Captain Viscount Crichton, Royal Horse Guards (blue); Major-J. H. Hor, Royal Marine Artillery '; Lieutenant-Colonel Byron, Aus-| trail an Artillery, Queensland; Lieutenant; Colonel Sir Arthur Bigge, private secretary ; Major the Hon Derek, Keppel; and his Serene Highness Prince Alexander of Teck. The last-named, dressed in the uniform of a Hussar, was in personal attendance on his Royal Highness, who waa wearing the uniform of a colonel ,of the Seventh Royal Fusiliers, with plain busby and scarlet tunic. As the Duke approached, ho was received with the Royal salute, the officers taking post in front, the men presenting arms, and the bands playing the National Anthem. The public meanwhile joined in with cheers as the party rode past. Immediately after reaching the centre of the ground, the inspection commenced, his Highnqss being accompanied by the whole of his staff. First in order came the cadets,,, and the Royal visitor could not fail to bo , '‘impressed with their smart appearance, and keen, soldierly bearing. _ Passing on, his Highness rode down the lines, inspecting in turn the Field Artillery. Naval and Garrison Artillery, Engineers, Mounted Corps on foot, members of South African Contingents, and infantry. On coming to the end of the first line, he rode round to the back, where the mounted corps were drawn up. His Highness took a .keen interest in the various arms which he inspected, making enquiries and passing many complimentary remarks on their appearance, which created a favourable impression. As the party rode round in the direction of the mounted men, the cheers, which up to this time had been irregular and spasmodic, hurst out enthusiastically at the back of the ground. The inspection over., his Highness rode back to his position in front of the dais, in readiness for the march past. , , Just after half-past eleven the bands advanced, and the march past began. The brigade of cadets led the way, the first battalion being headed by-tho Nclsoti College, followed by Christ’s College, Christchurch Boys’ High School, and Queen’s Cadets. The marching of these boys was excellent, and they kept a fine ■ line. The second battalion consisted of Wellington boys, whose marching was also very creditable. Then came the . Otago battalion, all in v naval 'uniforms, and their smart appearance created a favourable impression. The Oamaru and West Coast boys followed, and after them came the Hawke’s, Bay Contingent, a fine lot, who marched well, the Napier boys being specially selected for comment. More North Island boys brought up the rear, and completed a splendid turn-out. His Royal Highness appeared greatly interested in the Cadet Brigade. ; During the inspection he made numerous inquiries re- ' garding them, and as to how they were armed. While they were marching past he expressed pleasure at the way they miairehed. As showing how keenly interested he was, it may be mentioned that he went so far as to decide which corps had marched' best, and awarded the palm to the, Napier Public School. The Duke stated that he considered great credit was due "to those who had interested themselves in the organisation of . the cadets,' and hoped that the Government would take steps to put the system on a permanent basis. He expressed the opinion that they were the best lot of cadets he had seen anywhere, adding, “And I have seen a great many cadets, as you may know.” After a brief interval the long line of volunteers started, the Field Artillery leading the way, and making a grand show with their fine horses. Then followed! the Mounted Brigade, headed by Colonfel Robin. The various corps made a grand show. The men were splendidly mounted, the horses being greatly admired, and the riders managed their mounts in a manner which showed clearly that they ware well fitted for their ’ work. The Canterbury Mounted Rifles were well received, and a . hearty cheer ' went up as the Ashburton men rode past, but to none was such a reception given as that accorded to the North Canterbury corps, headed by Lieutenant Uru. The approach of the Naval Brigade was fittingly heralded by the band playing “A Life on the Ocean Wave.” Marching is a tradition with the Navals, and they quite sustained their reputation yesterday. Stepping out smartly, in perfect line, and with a fine swing, they won the adm'iration of the great crowd, who i cheered them loudly. Then came the Engineers, marching in splendid line. They. were followed by the dismounted members of mounted corps, beaded by Colonel Somnierville. AU these corps marched well, keeping a good line, and the Wakatu Mounted Rifles, 'in particular, received a great reception, their performance being nearly perfect. The Wellington Infantry Battalions made a grand show. It was, however, for the returned contingent men, led by Colonel Jowsey, that the most enthusiastic reception was reserved, the crowd cheering “our boys” to the echo as they pals red The Canterbury Infantry Corps were next in order, and among the infantry section they certainly took the palm. Their line was good, and marching steady, and, as was only to be expected, they were well received. "They were followed by the Nelson anen, after whom came Otago, Southland and Auckland battalions, but though the marching of some of tire latter corps .was a trifle ragged, they were loudly cheered. The march-past over, the men resumed their positions' in line of quarter columns. The officers took up their posts in front, and soon orders rang out preparatory to the command to advance in review order. This was followed by what was probably the finest sight .of all, the whole of the troops advancing, and, when, at the command, “ Royal Salute,” the men presented arms, and "the bands struck up the National Anthem, the crowd “couldi scarce

iforbear a cheer,” which broke out heartily as the last bar was played. The men. then came back to the shoulder, and the review was over, though the corps did not make a move to leave the ground, till after the departure of the Royal party.. The following is the official list of the number of men who paraded from /the various branches of the service: —Headquarter’s staff—Colonel Pole-Penton, R. A. J Major Matlocks, R.A.; Major R. Owen, South Lancashire Regiment; Captain Birigley," Royal Berkshire Regiment; Major N. L. D. Smith, New Zealand Militia; Captain Hughes, D. 5.0., New Zealand Militia. . ; Naval Artillery and Submarine Miners—--20 officers, 44 non-commissioned officers, 403 privates; total, 467. Mounted Infantry.—62 officers, 1129 noncommissioned officers an<i privates; total', 1191. Field) Artillery—B officers, 26 non-oom-missioned officers, 151 privates; total’, 186. Garrison Artillery—s officers, 21 noncommissioned officers, 110 privates; total, 136. South African) Contingents—ls officers, 193 troopers; total, 208. Engineers—3 officers, 4 non-commission-ed officers, 63 privates; total, 60. Infantry—232 officers, 428 non-commis-sioned officers, 4821 privates; total, 5481 (approximate). Cycle Corps—4 officers, 6 non-commis-sioned officers, 54 privates; totalj 64. 1 , Bearer Corps—4 officers, 7 non-commis-sioned officers, 74 privates; total, 85. Cadets—ls2 officers, 316 non-commission-ed officers, 2447 privates; total, 2915. Bands—2 officers, 23 non-commissioned officers, 229 bondsmen; total-, 254. - Totals, 613 officers, 876 non-commissioned officers, 8164 rank and file; grand total, 11,053. * Guns 16, horses 1368. PARADE STATES. THE CADETS. The following are the parade states of thfc cadet corps that shared in the march-past yesterday. One hundred Naval cadets formed the guard of honour at Victoria ' Street Bridge, and several corps were unable to parade, having no uniforms Brigadier Loveday in command. C°l<> ne l Wood, Brigade-Major. Captain Macdonald, Brigade Sergeant / Major. * , Captain Burlinson, Quartermaster. NO 1 BATTALION. Major Richards in command, with Captain Littlejohn Adjutant. Nelson College—Captain Littlejohn, 2 lieutenants, 51 rank and file ; toal, 54. Christ’s College—Captain Cotterill, 2 lieutenants, 52 rank and file; total, 55. ; High‘School —Captain Milsom, 2 lieutenants, Shrank and file ; total, 58. Kaiapm—-Captain Bussell, 2 lieutenants, 40 rank and file; total, 43. Queen’s Cadets—Lieutenant Prebble, Z lieutenants, 46 rank and file; total 50. Invercargill High School —Captain Vernon, 1 lieutenant, 38 rank and file; total, 40. 1 Blenheim—Captain Sturrock, 1 lieutenant, 44 rank and file; total, 46. Timaru High School—Captain Crawford, 1 Timaru Main School —Captain Amos, 44 rank and file; total, 46 Masterton—Lieutenant Thwaites, 1 lieutenant, 40 rank and file; total; 42. Mount Cook—Captain Blake, 42 tank and file; total, 43. NO. 2 BATTALION Major Poster in command, with Captain Cowles Adjutant. Clyde Quay—Captain Poulson, 2 lieutenants, 44 rank and file; total, 47. Mount Cook No. i2 Company—Captain Hempleman, 38 rank and file; total, 39. Newtown—-Captain Barry, 40 rank and file ; total, 41. . South Wellington—Captain Mackenzie, 7 Te Aro—Captain Newbold, 2 lieutenants, 49 rank and file; total, 52. ( . Terrace —Captain Bums, 2 lieutenants, 46 rank and file; total, 49. Thomdon —Captain Webb, 2 lieutenants, 48 rank and file; total, 51. ■ Petone—Captain Pringles, 2 lieutenafits--39 rank and file; total, 42. No. 3 BATTALION. Major Murray in command, with lieutenant Strong adjutant. . Albany Street-Captain MLaxen, 2 lieu tenants, 37 rank and file; total, 40. North-east Valley—Major Murray, 60 rank and file; total, 51. High Street —Captain Smith, 1 lieutei' ant, 51 rank and file; t0ta1,.53. ‘ Union Street-Captain Line, 2 lieute* ants, 40. rank and file; total, 43; , George Street—-Captain M’Lean, 1 lien tenant, 43 rank and file; total, 45. Normal—Captain M’Millan, 1 lieutenant, 36 rank and file; total, 38. Milton—Captain Patterson, 29 rank and file; total, 30. . , Caversham Industrial School —Captain Burlinson, 2 lieutenants, 35 rank and file; total, 38. Invercargill Middle School—Captain • Mohaffey, 3 lieutenants, -50 rank and file; total, 54. Lyttelton Naval Artillery Cadets—Cap-* tain Longuet, 1 lieutenant, 43 rank and file; total 45.

No, 4 BATTALION. ' Major Rice in command,' with Captain M’Pherson adjutant; Oamaru North School —Captain Lindsay, 32 i-ank and file; total, 33. Oamaru South School—Captain Lindsay, , 1 lieutenant, 37 raiik and file; total, 39. Oamaru Middle School—Captain Ell, 35 rank and file; total, 36. , Greymouth—Captain Pegler, 2 lieutenants, 70 rank and file; total, 73. Wanganui de Berrys 1 lieutenant, 43 rank and file; total, 45. ■ Hokitika—Captain Williams, 2 lieutenants, 45 rank and file; total, 48. Kumara—Captain Gapper, 2 lieutenant!), 55 rank and file; total, 58. Kanieri and Ross—Captain Winchester, 2 lieutenants, 48 rank and file; total, 51. Reefton and Brooklyn—Captain Hop. kick, 3 lieutenants, 5? rank and file; total, 62. No. 5 BATTALION. Captain Star rock in command, with Captain Hudson adjutant. * Napier, two cSmpauies—Captains Hielop and Hudson, 5 lieutenants, 105 rank and ’file; total, 112. Port Ahuriri—Captain Trimmer, 3 lieutenants, 41 rank and file; total, 45, Hastings—Captain Morten, 3 lieutenants, 46 rank and file; total, 60. Taradale —Captain M’Catcheon, 2 lieutenants, 28 rank and file; total, 31. ■ Waipawa—Captain M,cEenz\e f ‘ 1 lieutenant, 37 rank and file; total, 09. Carterton—Captain Haslam, 2 lieutenants, 66 rank and file ; total, 69. Featherston —Captain Porritt, 4 lieutenants, 41 rank and file; total, 46. Matawhero—Captain Campbell, 1 lieutenant, 40 rank and file; total, 42.^ Church Boys’ Brigade—Captain Morten, 2 lieutenants, 75 rank and file; total, 78. Nelson—Captain Gibbs, 2 lieutenants, ./ 51 rank and file: total, 64. Johnsonville—Captain Bethuen, 1 lieu- 1 tenant, 28 rank and file; total, 30. NO. 6 BATTALION. Captain Dempsey in command. New Plymouth—Captain Dempsey, 1 lieutenant, 43 rank and file; total, 45. Campbell Street—Captain Warden, 2 lieulieutenants, 46 rank and file; total, 49. College Street—Captain Grant, 48 rank and file; total, 49. Terraco End and Patea —Captain Adam*, : 5 lieutenants,.42rank and file; total, 46. • Rangltikei—Captain Tegnen, 1 lieutea* ant, 59 rank and file'; total, 61. Hawera—Captain Straok, 1 lieutenant, 60 hank and file ; total, 62, • Peilding—Captain Stewart, 29 rank and file; total, 30. Kilbirnie—Captain Woxhoys, 1 lieutem ant, 23 rank and file; total, 25. . ' Gisborne—Lieutenant Bean, 41 rank antfile ; total, 42. _ ■. .: Gx’eyitown-rCaptain ParMnson, 2 lieuteu" ‘ ■

ante, 46 rank and file; total, 49. Tie Caversham Industrial School Buna cumbering sixteen, was formed up with the •then band’s opposite the salutipg point. , THE VOLUNTEERS. The' following are the. Volunteer parade • states, so far us they are available: . ambulance corps. Staff-Surgeon Major . Peerless, Nelson Bearer Corps; Surgeon-Major Parsons, Christchurch Bearer Corps; Surgeon-Cap-tain Mackenzie, Wellington Bearer Corps; ’ Surgeon-Cap tam Sawley, Surgeon-Captain Murray, Surgeon-Captain McClelland, and Surgeon-Captain King. 'Christchurch Bearer Corps, 45—SurgeonMajor Parsons and Sergeant-Major Woollams, 'd stretcher squads. „ _ Wellington. Bearer Corps, 20—SurgeonCaptains ' Mackenzie and Bey. Nelson. Bearer Corps, 22; Surgeon-Major Peerless and Colour-Sergeant Robertson. Auckland Bearer Corps, 7; SurgeonCaptain King and Surgeon-Captain Murray," Auckland Medical Staff Corps. .• returned troopers. ; Staff-Colonel Jowsey', C. 8., Third Contingent, Rough' Riders, in command ; Oaptain ’ Todd; adjutant; Major Crawshaw, ;Second' New Zealand. Contingent; Captain . 'Bartlett, -First Contingent; Captain Bourn, Third Contingent;ls officers, 193 troopers; total, 208. DISMOUNTED MOUNTED RIFLES. Staff-Colonel Sommerville, in command; Captain and Adjutant, M’Dirmld. ’ Wair'un Mounted Rifles—Captain Howie, /;■©/;//>;/ ; /i ■;) - „ - Hawera and Stratford—Captain Bartlett, 50. Opnnake—Captain Maxwell, 40. Heretaunga—Lieutenants Connelly, Kinney, Lloyd’and Morris, 48. - Wakatu—Lieutenant Trask, 40.' . v *' Takiska—Captain Langridge, Lieutenant Kirk, 60. - Marlborough—Lieutenant Prichard, 35. ; Motaeka—Lieutenant-Commander Oldham, Lieutenants Batchelor and Senior, 65; • . Eketahuna—Captain Higgins, 58. • Manawatn—Captain Dunk, Lieutenants Pringle and Munro, 48. '■'Horowhenua —Lieutenant Laws, 34. 'Hutterville—Captain Dove, 62. ’ Hurunui—Captain Miln Thompson, 18. Eiiahine —Lieutenants Andrews and Random, 28. Bast Coast—Captain Winter, Major of East Coast Battalion, and Lieutenant Mil-ler,-20. Egmont—Captain Knight, Lieutenants MTntosh and Martin, 49. ENGINEERS BATTALION, Canterbury Engineers—Captain Dougall md Lieutenant Jones, 78. Dunedin Engineers—Lieutenants Rosa •nd Lacey, 12. ■. Wellington—Captain ‘ Holmes, Lieutenant® Tone and Lauchlin, 65. ORDNANCE BATTALIONS'. .Staff—Captain M’lntyre, in command; Chaplain, Rev E. E. Chambers. No. 1 Aucklandi Naval Artillery—Lieu-tenant'-Commander Clemens, and Lieutenants :Salman, Crump, Withers, 104. ; Garrison Ban-di—Bandmaster Hunter, 27.. Wellington Navals, No. 1 Company— Lieuteoxant-Gommander Bell, and Lieutenants .Cooper and Minnies, 60, . Wellington- Navals,. No. 2 Company— Lieutenant-Commander Biss, and Lieutenant Lyttelton Naivals—Lieutenant-Command-er Hewlett, and Lieutenant Curtis, 78. . ■ Petone Navals—LieutenantiCommaxider Kirk, Lieutenants Lidley, Ardhbal'dl .and Wood, 71. i . /Devonport and Pousonby Navals—Oap-tain-Oommamding Parker, and Lieutenant J. .Spindley, 96. . ’ Port ■ OMrners - Navals*—Petty-Offioer Chisholm, 20. A, Battery Field Artillery, Auckland— Lieutenant Boshworth, 37. N- Battery, ■’ Lyttelton—Lieutenant Brice, 60. • Devonport Coast Guards, Auckland— Lieutenant Lees, 32. .' Wellington Submarine Mining Corps—- , Captain Panning, Lieutenants Twomouth •h-d Sommerville, ’ 44. . . , FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE. StafE-Brigadier-MajoD McCreedy, of Gisborne, .in command; Brigade-Sergeant-Major Richardson, R.A. ' D Battery, Wellington: Captain Mbdrhouse, Lieutenants Smith .and Johnson, ■il 15-pounders, six horse teams, 81 men. E Battery, Cimstehurch: Captain Donald’and Lieutenant Tneleaven, and Sergeant Major Johnson, Mounted Orderlies, Gunners Bradley ■ and Tabart, 6 Nordenfeldlts guns, 4 horse teams, and 1 60 men. • H Battery, Nelson: Captain Maddigan and Lieutenant Grace, 4. Nordenfeldta, 4 horse teams,, 51 men. \ MOUNTED BRIGADE. Staff-Colonel Rohin, C. 8., in. command; Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, Division commander; Captain Lewin, D.A.A.G. B Division ; Captain Palairet, A.D.C.: Brigade- • Major, Captain Buckhy;' Staff-Trumpeter, Trumpet-Major Thompson. . Np. 1 Battalion—Gaptain Snow, commander. C.Y.p.—-Captain Lindsay and Lieutenants Buchanan, Rhodes and M’Rae, 88. C.M.R.—Lieutenant M’Rae Peacock, 68. Malvern—Captain M’Millan and Lieuten--ant Deans, 57. Ellesmere—Captain 80-a-g and Lieutenant Hill, 55. Waimakarlri—Lieutenant H. Graham, 67, No, 2 Battalion—Major Hayhurst, ComKaJnder. * Ashburton Mounted Rifles—Lieutenants Pocks, Studholtne and) M’Lean, 84. Geraldine—-Lieutenants Maling, Hislop and Jeffries, Surgeon-Captain ilayes, 65. .South Canterbury —lieutenant S . ,R. Turnbull, 51. Studholme—Captain Garland, 58. •STKenzie—Oaptain Gillies,, 40. - No 3 Battalion-Captain Chaffey in command. ’ , • Kadkoura-—-Captain. Wood, Lieutenants • GampbeH, Murray andl Collins, 48. Ainturi 7— lieutenants Wyndham-Gray, Bethel and’ Lance, Chaplain, Rev Sedgewick, 65. North Canterbury—lieutenants Uru, MTntosh and Horne, Chaplain, Rev Blathwayte, 70. Oust—Lieutenant Million, Johnson and Atkinson, ,70., , Cheviot—Captain Gee, Lieutenant* Oli- . f*r,’ tadVWeQlabd, 1 ! 42.' • No. 4 Battalion, Southland l —Major Haw- . ions in command. Southland—Captain Haaletb andi Lieutaunt Jopp, 42. Mamiototo—Captain Logan, Lieutenants Trotter, Law and Bell, 52. Cloth*—2 officers, 54 troopers. |f*taura—s officers, 46 troopers. Grand total of Brigade—s2 officers, 1110 troopers. . " ; INEANTRY. .FIRST WELLINGTON BATTALION. Staff—Lieutenant-Colonel Collins and two captains. City Rifles, 44. ; Wellington Guards, 50. Kribourne Rifles—One lieutenant, 40. i Zealandia Rifles—One lieutenant, 41. '■ Post amdi Telegraph Rifles—One captain, *ne lieutenant,, 54. ‘ Civil Service /Rifles—One captain, 49. College Rifles, 32. Highland! Rifles—Two lieutenants, 22. Cycle Corps—One captain, one lieutenant, 22. . Bearer Corps—On® captain, 17. SECOND WELLINGTON BATTALION. Royal Rifles—Captain. Balter, two lieutenants, 37. Wanganui—Captain Hughes, two lieutenants, 59. • '.Palmexston—Captain Mounsley, two lieutenants,. 44. ■ ■ Manchester—Captain Barltry, 37. Wanganui Highlanders—Lieutenant Grant, one- lieutenant, 46. Wanganui Guards—Captain Dustin, two lieutenants, 38. . Fenton Rifle*—Captain Hunter, twolieu-

Palmerston Guards—Captain Golding-. ham, one lieutenant, 45: Battalion and Feilding Band, Bandmaster Haybittle, 34. THIRD WELLINGTON BATTALION. Major Chicken in command. Napier Guards, Captain Kettle, one lieutenant,. 45. ■ Napier Rifles—Captain Halpin, 37. Hastings Rifles—Lieutenant Lorring, 35. Walpawa Rifles—s 3: Gisborne Rifles—Captain Warren, one lieutenant, 35 Ranfurly Rifles—Two lieutenants. 34. Battalion Band—Bandmaster Spiller, 25. FOURTH WELLINGTON BATTALION. Staff—Colonel Ellis, Major Oakey and Captain Taunton. Taranaki Rifles—Lieutenant Cock, two lieutenants, 43.. Taranaki Guards—Lieutenant Cook, two lieutenant, 37. . Patea Rifles—Lieutenant M’Lean., one lieutenant,- 35. Inglewood Rifles—Lieutenant Leech, one lieutenant, 32. . • , Eltham Rifles—-Captain Boddie, one lieutenant, 46. . Hawera Rifles—Lieutenant Payne, one lieutenant, 38. Stratford Rifles—Captain Malone, two lieutenants, 37. Waitara Rifles—Lieutenant Dansfey, one lieutenant, 58. \ , Battalion Baud'—Bandmaster Haigh, one lieutenant, 20. FIFTH WELLINGTON BATTALION. Staff—Major Drummond, Major Blythe, Adjutant Hall. . •. Woodville Rifles—Lieutenant Horne, 33. Dannevirlce. Rifles, Major Drummond, four lieutenants, 42. . . Masterton Rifles—Captain Blyth, one lieutenant, 40. Pahiatua Rifles—One lieutenant, 48. Greytown Rifles—Captain Sale, two lieutenants, 33. NELSON BATTALION. , Staff —MaJ )r Wolfe, Surgeon-Major Pearless, one quartermaster-sergeant, two sergeant-majors, .two chaplains. Bearer Corps 22. Garrison Band, Bandmaster Tressel, 21. First Westland Rifles, 47. '"Greymouth Rifles, 36. Westport Rifles, hi. Denniston Rifles, 49. Reefton Rifles, 47. Brunner Rifles, 47. s Blenheim Rifles, 43, and Band, 19. Woitoihi Rifles,, 25. . Nelson Rifles, 42. Stoke Rifles, 42. . ; Wainiea Rides, 50. 1 SOUTH CANTERBURY BATTALION. Staff—Colonel Moore, Lieutenant Fowden, Sergeant-Major Jones. . - Wa,imate Rifles—Captain Barclay, 50. Timaru Port Guards—Captain Raymond, ■49./ ■■■ ■ ■■ Tixraaiu Rifles—-Captain ‘Gillies, 47. Timanru City Rifles—Captain Bcckingham, 49." Temuka Rifles—Captain Richardson, 48 Geraldine Rifles, 52. Ashburton Rifles, 60. Ashburton Guaids, 50. OTAGO. Tapanui Rifles, 40. . , ' Alexandra Rifles, 30. •’ Dunedin City Guards, 20.East Taieri Rifles, 9. North Dunedin Rifles, 40. ■ Dunedin Highland Rifles, 20. Dunedin. City Rifle®, 20. , * Dunedin Rifles, 25. Waikari Rifles, 38. , Cavershara Rifles, 35. Cycle Corps, 15. . Bearer Corps, 6. Hampden ’ Rifles-—Captain M’Williams, Lieutenant Lefevre, 43. Palmerston Rifles—Captain Grant, Lieutenants Robertson and Rankin’, 37. Owaka Rifles—Lieutenant Richardson, 5!. ■ Bruce Rifles—Lieutenant M’Clymiont, 31. Kaitangata Rifles—Lieutenant Sourness, 26. V Queenstown Rifle®—Captain Roger, 26. Owing to the inability of the headquarters’ staff to supply me full particulars of the parade states, the above details have been compiled from ; information obtained from other sources, and cannot be regarded as complete. i '

The following is a list of the guests who received invitations for the Government stand at toe review:

The Royal 'Commisaioner.g in 'Christchurch, the members of • the various committees iu connection, with the reception of their Royal Highnesses, and the Government Executive Commissioner. . Members of the House of Parliament:— Messrs ’ W. W. Goldins, G. Laurenson, W. W. Tanner, J. : M. Twomey, J; M’Lauchlan, O. A; G. Hardy, .-CL- Lewis, IX Buddo, R. Meredith, H. G. Ell, Hon W. G. Steward, Hon L. w aiker, Hon W. Hal l-J on es, H on C. C. Bowen, Hon E. C. J. 'Stevens, Hon W. Montgomery, Hon H. K. Taiaroa, G. W. Russell, F. R. Flatm'an and R. Heaton Rhodes. ■ConsulsMessrs S. Ohaiilcwood, France; R. 'Pitcaithly, United States; F. Graham, Norway; J; Jamieson, Spain; F, Wallace, Italy; P. Kippenberser, Germany; G. iSkog, Denmark; J. J. Kinsey, Belgium. 'County Chairmen:—Mr , D. Rutherford, Amuri; Mr F. -Douglas, Waimate; Mr P. Westenra, Selwyn; Mr P. Gillingham, Pairlie; Mr C. Orbell', Levels; Mr C. /Wood, Kaikoura; Mr J. Talbot, Temuka; Mr A. Rutherford, 'Waiau; Mr G. J. 'Harper, Ashburton, and Mr J. Pettigrew. Mayors;—-Messrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Christchurch; (H. C. Orbell, Akaroa; W. T. Thomas, Woolston; G._ M. M’lntyre, New -Brighton; H. Pearce, Linwood; P. Manchester, Waimate; C. N..M’lxtosh, Timaru; J. T. M. Hayhurst, Temuka;’ W. Rolditt, Sumner; T. H. Davey, fit Albans; 18. P. Manhire, Sydenham; W. Sansom, Rangiora; T. C. Field, Lyttelton; J. Daly, Kaiapoi; W. H. 'Collins, Ashburton. Clergy;—Bishop Julius, Bishop Grimes. Rev Dr Elmslie, Rev 'Dr Morley and Colonel Estill. . Other Guedts:—Messrs W. G, Aspinall, Albert Aldridge, A. G. Andrews, W. G.Ataok, Rev Bro Arthur, John Anderson, A. Appleby, F. A. 'Archer, E. -C. Adhov, Mrs J. B. Acland, Mr A. Atkinson, Miss Allan, Messrs H. A. Atkinson, H. J. Beswick, G. T.„ Booth, > W. Barnett, W. I. Ballinger, Benjamin Bell, Captain Bourne, Mr; F. C., Mrs and Misses (2) Binns, Mrs Buckley, Misses Bean, Mr P. J. Bidmeade, Mr S. D. Barker, Rev W. (Bean, Miss Bishop, Mr H. Blackett, Mr R. Ball, Mrs C. Bowen, Miss Bowen, Mr Henry (Bowen, Mr Ghaa. D. Bowen, Mr Henry Barson, Mr T. Buxton, Mrs 'Buchanan, Miss Buchanan, Mr F. Benham, Mrs A. H. Bristed, Mr H. Boyd, Mr J. Black, Mrs Browning, Mrs Bingham, Mr and Mrs Buchanan, Messrs A. R. Bloxam, M. C. Barnett, H. W. Bishop, G; G. Bridges, A IH. Bristed, F. J. Board, Mss Baldwin, Messrs W. Bain,. W. G. Britt an, W. Boag, A. ,W. 'Beaven, H. Baxter, R. C. Bishop, C. Bean, P. Callum, E. Cutten, John Creswell, diifi'on, R. L. 'Curtis, Mrs Crisp, Messrs G. Croll. H. 'Cotterill, John Clark, W. H. Cooper, Sir George Clifford, Mr H. Cassidy, Mr and Mrs J. A. Cassidy, Messrs James Cunningham and W, W. 'Charters, Rev Archdeacon Cholmondeley, Mrs Cunnington, Miss E. Campbell, Miss Cabot, Mrs 'D’Oyley. Miss and Miss L. 'D’Oyley, 'Mr P. Drummond. Mrs De la Mare, Mrs M. Donnelly, Messrs R. C. Dunlop, C. Denby, B. Denham, Miss Defeu, Messrs W. Dowing. W. H. Derry, John Deans, A. D.’ 'Dobson, Miss 'Denniston, Mr Justice Denniston, Mr and ’Mrs Edgar, Mrs J. W. Ellison, Messrs H. . English, G. H. Elliott, W. J. Edwards, W. Eiiaon, H. Friedilander, F. R. Flatman. R. Friedlander, M. Friedlandcr. L. H. Fuller, H. Franklin, Mr and ■Miss Francis, Messrs T. Foster, A. Ferguson, Misses Franoia (2), Miss Fisher. Messrs J.. A. Frostick, S. C. Farr. Mrs P. Fletcher, Sir James Fraset-Tytler, Messrs C. Poster, J. Fisher. J. A. Fleaher, C. H. Franks, James Gough, Mrs W. Greig. -Mrs Grahame, Messrs G. I>. Greenwood. J. W. Ganna way, W. H. Gavin, Mrs Colonel Gordon, Messrs C. W. Garrard, C. M. R. A. Green, William Graham. Thomas Ga/nos, J. J. Grande, I. Gibbs. John Biggin, Mrs W. Hunter, Messrs C. Hansen, R. fi. Ho'derness. T. Hughes, X M. Heywood. W. Harris, G. Harris,' G. iffaroer, 0. 8. Howard, James. Hay. Oanbaiu Hutton, Mrs and M'.ss G. Harper, Mr R. J. 8. Herman, Mrs and Miss Hardbitten. Cantain Hawke, Messm J. Hs-le, R. Hepwnrth. J. 8. Hawbv, W. Haieh, Mrs Cantain HalHday. M ; bs HookFam. Mrs W. Jecques. Mr A. Jack, Dr Jenninga. MSessrs W. Jaooues. T. I. jovnrf;. Vj, Jones, Lieutenant-Colonel Jowey.

Mr CEL Jackson, Mrs K. Johnson, Rewi Koruarua, Mr R. Kir lon, Miss Ki tchingh am, Mr and Mrs Kudne, Mr H. B. Kirk, Mrs George KcttleweLl, Mrs E. G. and Miss Kerr, Mrs Latter, Mr R. Latter, Miss Lewis and Miss H. J. Lewis, Miss J. Lorrimer, Mr and Mrs Leathern, Mrs Laurenaon, Miss Laurensou and Miss L. Laurenson, Mr J. Lomas, Dr E. G. Levinge, Mr 11. H. Lough aan, Oaptain v ‘and Mrs Lewin, Mrs P. Laurie, Miss Lowe, Messrs C. D. Morris, T. Maude, Mrs and Miss .Moon,; Mr J. M’Arthur, Dr Mason, Mr G. M’Haffio, Miss Moore, Miss D. Moore, Miss E. Moore, Mr W. J. Meore, Miss S. D. Meares, Miss D. D. Meares, Messrs IV. K. Morrison, J. Malcolmson, J. Murchison, Mrs J. E. Meadows, Mr R. Meredith, jun., Misses Meredith (2), -Miss B. Meredith, Mr, G. Meredith, Oaptain, Mrs and Miss MiarcieJ, Messrs C. Money, H. Middleton. J. W. Mason, J. E. March. 'A. B. Morgan. R. Moore, Dr Moorhouae,' Mr and Miss Mathias. Mrs J. T. Matson, Mr and Mrs L. Matson, Messrs W. Martin, A. Miliar, W. T, M’Kav, D. J. M’Millan, Mrs J. M’Lean, Mr and Mrs M’Millan, Dr M'Arthur, Messrs R. M. Macdonald, R. M. M’ Dougall, A. M’Lean, Hon J. and Mrs M'Kenzie, Messrs D. M’Kenzie, J. M’Kenzie, jun., D. M’llwraith, J. A. M’Cullough, J. M’Kamara, Miss Newson, 'Messrs W. Newton, A. Orr, A. P. O’Ca'llaghan, Dr Ovendcn, Messrs Henry Overton, J. O’Halloran, G. R. Peacock. T./A.. Phillips, R. GEL Parish, M\ss Park, Mrs R. J v Pottinger, Messrs W. J-’ Parkersori, E. PaTten, J. C. 1 Prudhpe, V. r . J. Folsom, G. Payl.ing, J. Palmer, Dr Palmer, Messrs W. Parsons. E. W. Pidgeon, Mies P. Plunkett, Messrs R. .Reid, a. J. Rci-10, Miss Russell, Miss’ E. Russell, Miss M. Russell, Mr T. G. Russell, Mrs G. E. Rhodes, Mr H. M. Reeves, Miss Reeves, Miss E. Reeves, Mr . E. TV. Roper, Mrs W. Reeves, Hon W. nolleston, Messrs H. D. Raynor, 'AV. Redway, A; Reay, Misses Reece, Mr C. P. M. (Ross, .Mrs Ross, Messrs H. J. Ranger, A. j I. Rattray: R. JP. W. Stub ha, C. E. iShallcross. J. Sealey, W W; Smith, S. P.- ’Stevens, Miss Stack, Rev W. IB.’ Sisam, Messrs T. W. Stringer, C. B. Shanks. Mrs H. .Slater, ’ Mr and (Mrs S. Saunders, Miss Saunders. Mr and Mrs Svmes, ■ Messrs ’ E. W. Seager, H.- B. Sorensen, S. Hurst Seager, W. E. Samuels, J. T. Smith. E. G. Staveley, VV. Stead, G. J. Sellers, Mrs G. J. Smith, Mr E. Stead and Miss Stead, Misses Schofield, Messrs H. Smith, P. Selig, G. Simpson, M iss Saunders, Mr Gerald Stead, Mrs D. S. Smith, Misses Smith' (2), Mr R. D. Thomas. Mrs Todhunter, Mrs J. Tweedie, Messrs J. Tairoa, W. Teape, R., Thompson, GE Treleaven, Mrs and Miss Tail, Mr J. Tait, Mrs W. L. Tait, Messrs John Tait, W. H. Triggs, J. M. Thompson, A. H. Turnbull, Dr Thomas, Mr C. W. Turner, Dr Townend, Mrs and Miss Tabart, Mr 'C. Taylor, Mrs Trevor, Messrs A. Taylor, J. M. Tay’.or, Miss Yon Haas!,, Mr A. WiGiiams, Mrs Wells, Messrs T. Wood, W. Williams. C. R. Walker, A. J. Walker, Miss IH. M. B. Wilson, Misses Williams (4), Messrs J., C. Wilkin, H. Wood, Mrs Willis, Miss M. Willis. Messrs Wilson, R. J. Whvte, James Willis, James Williamson, Donald Williamson, Dr Withers, Messrs L. C. Williams, C. A. Wray. S. Wcetman, W. Wood, C. H. Winny. P. Waymouth, C. H. Williams, E. G. Wright, T. S. Weston-, jun . R. H. Wood, W. D. Wood, W. H. Wynn-Williams. T. A. Walker, Mrs R. Williams, Messrs J. Williamson and J. Young. THE PRESENTATION OF MEDALS. The review concluded, , the Duke dismounted, and distributed the medals to the officers and troopers returned from. South Africa. The men, to the number of 142, stepped up in order to the saluting point where his Royal Highness stood at a table covered by the Union Jack, and each man received from his hand the medal commemorative of service in South Africa. As Colonel Jowsey stepped up to receive bis honour he was heartily applauded, and at the close of the proceedings cheers were given for the recipients. 'THE VETERANS’ REVIEW. After the presentation of the medals his Royal Highness reviewed the veteran soldiers. These, to the number of about a hundred, were under the command of Major : Wolfe, V.D., and • were drawn up in two lines on either side of the Royal dais. Grizzled and worn most of them looked, as was to be expected from the weight ’ of years they carry, but although bent with age, each endeavoured to stand, erect. The majority of them wore medals, some having many clasp decorations. The' Duke addressed a kindly word to each, asking as to what regiment they had served) in, and, recognising some.of the medals, inquired of the owners how they bad been won. In several cases the Duke kindly listened to the excuses for the absence.of the decorations, which, he was told in two instances, had been lost through fires, while in one case the old soldier regretted that his treasures had been stolen, and his Royal Highness expressed his sorrow that the coveted medals should have been lost. In the case of one very old soldier, who appeared in the uniform of the Christchurch City Guards, and who, in reply to the Duke, said he had served in the Btb Hussars, .the 13th Light Dragoons and the 97th Foot, his Royal Highness expressed bis pleasure at fining him still wearing the King’s uniform at his advanced age. In the case of another veteran, a Royal Artilleryman, from Ashburton, who was decorated with the Alma, Inkerman and Sebastopol clasps over the Crimean medal, and the Turkish medal, the Duke, on learning his name, informed him that he knew his brother well, he Laving been in the service of the present King for years at Sandringham, a veteran who wore the clasps for Alma, Balaclava and Sebastopol, bad served in the 23rd Welsh Fusiliers. The Duke payed high compliments to the old soldier on ;his distinguished war honours. Another, who wore the uniform of a Christchurch corps, and had served in the 4th King’s Own, and the 43rd Light Infantry, with the Crimean and New Zealand war medals, wais asked by the Duke if he was present at the fight -at the Gate Pah at Tauranga, and, on being answered in the affirmative, his Royal Highness asked for particulars ot the death of Colonel Booth, who fell in that engagement, which the old soldier was only .too ready to give. . An old Royal Artillery man wore the Crimean medal with four clasps, as well as the Turkish medal, the Sardinian medal and the Chinese war medal of 1860. The Duke made kindly reference to the decorations, and made several inquiries as to their history. A veteran who claims to be the oldest soldier in New Zealand 1 , having served under Sir de Lacy Evans in Spain in 1835, with whom he went through seventeen engagements, and was twice wounded, claims to have instructed Lord Roberts in bridge construction when he was a young officer at Addisoombe College, and -carries a special medal for distinguished service, was warmly congratulated by his Royal Highness. Another Royal Artilleryman wore the" uniform of a lieutenant of the Canterbury Reserve Corps, and carried the Crimean, Turkish and French medals, as well as a decoration for distinguished conduct in the field. An ex-lieutenant of a Christchurch corps wore the New Zealand war medal of 1863, and was all through the Maori’ war, being badly wounded at Otan. A retired Major, who bad seen forty years of volunteer service, both in England and here, wore the Y.D. Imperial decoration and the New Zealand long service medal. A sergeant of > the Royal military train, bore the Turkish and Crimean , medals, with the Sebastopol clasp, and also the Royal Humane Society’s medal for having saved a lady’s life ini a fire at Waterford. He also wore the badge of the Royal Irish Constabulary, and his Royal Highness warmly, congratulated him upon the honours he liad won. A sergeant of the 90th Light Infantry Regiment served under Lord Woiseley through the Indian Mutiny, and wore the Lucknow clasp on hia Indian medal. A veteran who had served as a farrier through the Maori war, and who has the New Zealand medal, still carries with him his official pass from Otahuhu to Auckland, winder h© was sent with despatches, signed by Major Walmsley, and counter-signed by Oaptain Brown.

Another Royal Artilleryman with whom the Duke conversed wore the Crimean m& dal with Inkerman and Seoastopo-1 clasps alongside the Turkish and New Zealand medals, and the next veteran was decorated with the Crimean, Turkish and Indian medals, having last seen service in the Indian Mutinv. One, who had served in the Royal Navy in Chine-se waters, was present a-t the taking of the Taku. forts in 1859, under General Howe, a-nd received a decoration for 'gallant and has now a son fighting in South Africa. Another Navy man was at Sebastopol and through the Chinese campaign up to 1859, during which be was twice badly wounded. He wore the Crimean and China medals with' clasps. To each of these the Duke had a kindly word to say. At the concinsion of flue review the men were marched off the parade ground to the Art Gallery, where they were entertained at luncheon.

THE DEPARTURE. The proceedings over, the Duchess and suite took their departure in their carnages, and shortly after, his Royal Highness, accompanied by Prince Alexander of Leek and his staff, left on horseback for Te Kora ha, being loudly cheered as he passed through the drive to theh Riccarton. Road gate.