VOLUNTEERS.
A. battalion parade was held list night. .The City Rifles to the number of 42 were under Lieutenant Muir, the Guards (43) under Lieutenant Porritt. Lieutenant - Colonel Newall, Major Collins and Sergeant • Major Finn were also present. The battalion was exercised by Major Collins. Captain Paterson, who was unable to be present, sent a letter to the Guards wishing them the compliments of the season: A rifle match (handicap sweepstake) is to be held oa Christmas morning at the Polhill Gully range. Ranges, 30), 500 and 6)0 yards ; seven shots each range. Entrance fee, 2s 6J. Open t> allcomers. Shooting to commence at 8 a, m.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3009, 22 December 1896, Page 2
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107VOLUNTEERS. New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3009, 22 December 1896, Page 2
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