NORTH OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 7270, 19 October 1891, Page 3

NORTH OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

The week's training of the company concluded on Saturday afternoon, when sports were held. There was a good attendance, a number of ladies being present, who manifested a great deal of interest in the sports. In one event — the best looking trooper in the troop — they were the sole judges, and their award gate much satisfaction, as Trooper Mitchell was very popular wi-.h the troop. The officers of the troop expressed themselves as well pleased with the discipline and conduct of the troop, and the men spoke very highly of their officers, and also of Captain Colman, the inspecting officer. The last night in camp— Friday — was spent in a rery enjoyable manner. A number of guests were present, and a smoke concert was given in the mess room, when a capital programme of songs and recitations, etc., was given. A stump Bpeech was contributed by Sergeant Stringer, Sergeant Macdonald gave a recitation, iwd Captain Chaffey, Lieutenant Rice, Lieutenant Taylor, Mr Grummit, Ser-geant-Major Piper, Troopers Greenfield, Fea, Mitchell, Bnd Bandsmen Slater and Kodgers contributed songs. In ihe midst of a chorus a night alarm was raised. Firing was heard coining from the direction of the South School. The men were ordered to fall in in sections, were served with 10 rounds of ammunition each, were inarched off, extended into line, and had opened fire all within five minutes, the time being taken by Lieut.-Colonel Sumpter. This His said to be the best time on record jin New Zealand, »nd|ifc

shows the st.ito of efficiency to which the troop had boon disciplined. The following uro the results of tho sports : Best Trained Hoksp. Nine eatrics. Sergeant Macdonald 1 Sergeant Olarko 3 Cm ting thk Lkmon. Eight entries. Trooper Greenfield ... .. 1 •Sergeant Clarke .2 Tent PtooiNo. Eight entries. Serjeant Clarke 1 Umt Kept Tknt During Camp. Sergeant Clarkes team 1 Best Looking Trooper in Corps. Eight entries. Trooper Mitchell 1 2*20 VTards Flat Race.— For mou iv full uniform. Kight entries. Trooper Baker ... ... ... 1 Trooper Mitchell ,„ ... 2 The prizes were nftorwards presented by Mrs Sumpter, in the mess-room, und the camp brolce up about 6 30 p.m.