Our Defenders.

Manawatu Herald, 4 July 1893, Page 2

Our Defenders.

Colonel Fox iv his report to Parliament thus mentions our two local corps : — Palmerston North rifles. — Officers — l.'ap-. Hall: Energetic; very anxious to succeed. Lieutenant Montague : Wantiug in energy. Lieutenant Dunderdale : Has not yet passed his examination. Men — Good stamp, and well drilled ; very steady in the ranks. In drill neither the officers nor non-commissioned officers did themselves that credit which I feel certain, from the good drill of the men, that they deserved. The men were always well in hand and quite steady. I find that all ranks take much interest in their corps, and I am certain that they will succeed in making themselves thoroughly efficient Manawatu Mounted Rifles. - Officers—Captain Dunk: Capable and energetic. Lieutenant Pringle ; Will do well. Lieutenant James : A very promising young officer. Non-com-missioned officers— Good. Men ■•- Very capable indeed, considering their short service. Horses - Good. Saddlery— Well looked after ; bridles and chains well cleaned, and uniform in pattern. Riding — Good. Drill — This corps has only been in existence for one training, and has had but a few monthly parades. Under the circumstances, I consider that it is in a very creditable state, and am certain that it will go on well. Captain Dunk is to be congratulated on having got so many good men together in such good order in so short a time.