THE VOLUNTEERS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue XXXVI, 3 November 1902, Page 2

THE VOLUNTEERS.

NELSON KIKLES CAMP

Tl>e annual week's Camp v! Instruction of this Corps commenced at t.he Botanical Reserve this morning, the men holding a special parade last evening for the purpose of (reeling the camp and instruction in tent pitching and other work. There was a capital attendance of lift> -six of all ranks, and almost/ the full strength of the Company, which now numhers Hf- will be in in camp hy vo-night. The pitching of the fen Us was under the instruction of Sergt-Major Healy. The camp is under the command of Capt>. Stiles, assisted by Lieuts. Adams and Stewart. Besides its own large mess tent there is a marque attached afford ing a ddi tic-mil ninlorls f,„- meals an y W|]l l>c utilised in the event of wot weather for instruction. These arc provided with acetylene for 'Slitwrg. Besides; the large mess* j tent there is an officers' mess tent and fourteen bell tents. The men intend to settle down to work in the new drill in earnest, and should make rapid progress by the end of Une week. a meeting will be held to-night to discuss the new uniform question, and to-morrow evening he Defence Rifle Club will be entertained. On Wednesday there is* an, inspection parade, and on Thursihl commanding the battalion, has been asked to lecture on tbe new drill, while on Friday the Garrison Band will givei an open. air musical performance ml aid oi its new uniform fund. I

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