Our Volunteers.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 17, 3 May 1895, Page 4

Our Volunteers.

— The Gore Rifles paraded for inspection, under command of Captain Boyne, on Tuesday night, when there was a gcod attendance. The company was put through a number of formations in battalion drill, which were all executed in a manner which reflected credit on all concerned, from the commanding officer downwards. The night being fine and the electrio lamps shedding forth a brilliant light, there was quite a critical audience assembled to watoh the movements of "■ our gallant defenders " as they manoeuvred in f rqnt of the Post Offioe. After parade was over, eaoh efficient mem* bee of the company (38 all told) was oalled

out, and received his pound for services throughout the past year—this being the amount agreed upon a year ago. There was a " small " surprise awaiting those who attended the Raster Encampment, namely the payment to each man of the sum of balf-a-crown—tbis being the amount due after paying all expenses. Before dismissing the men, Captain Boyne thanked all those who went to the Encampment, for their assistance and good behaviour. It may be ef interest to many to know that the G.R.V. have decided to have thejr innual " day out " on the Queen's Birthday, when they propose to fire matches at 200 yds., 300 yds., and 500 yds., five shots and an optional sighter in eaoh match. The matches will be open to civilians as well as volunteers, and the entries are fixed at 2s a match or 5s for the three matches for outsiders. Members of the company will be allowed to enter at a> lower rate. Ammunition will be included in the entry money. The day's enjoyment will wind up with a social in the evening. A committee consisting of Col.*Bergt. Smith, Sergt. Smith, Privates Christie, FrMßr ienr» Sheddan, Sargineon, Forayth, Bedding, and Fisher has been appointed to work the matter up. A match on home and home ranges may be expected to eventuate too a between teams from the Gore Rifles and Queenstown Bifie Club,