OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4174, 5 July 1875, Page 3

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Volunteer corps exist throughout this Colony, but, generally i speaking, Uie Volunteer spirit is almost extinct, with some com; anies, however, there arc honorable exceptions. While not claiming to exercise the gift of prophecy, we venture to predict, without fear of confutation, a great military awakening in the breasts of the volunteer defenders of NorUi Dunedin—they have received their new uniform. It came from London, where it was manufactured for the Company by a distinguished firm of military tailors. We irave no hesitation in saying, after inspecting the new uniform, thatflho North Dunedin Kifles 'will, in their new martial array, be a Company of which Dunendinites generally may be proud, and all other Volunteers envious. 'i he colour of the clothing is " invisible " green, and the •uniform, it may be remarked, is similar to that of tha GOth Kifles. The tuuic has the initials of the carps worked in red braid on the shoulder, and the invisible green tfousers have a military aspect, tlirough a red stripe down the side. '1 he busbies for the rank and file are of sedakin, and the busbies for ihe officers aro of astrackan skin. The astrackan skin which forms the exterior of the officer*' busbies, is covered with a black, glossy, curly hair. The remaining headgear consists «>f an undress cup, which is of the Glengarry pattern, and ornamented with a Maltese cross. The acoutrements consist, each set, of a pouch and belt, waist belt, frog, and cap pocket the leather work being black patent leather, and the mounting of bronze, or some material indistinguishable therefrom. We have no doabt that when the Company turn out in their new uniform, they will make a very handsome appearance. At the last half yearly meeting of JNo. 1 Company (Dunedin City Guards), which ■was held in the Drill Shed, Capt. Wales presided, and there were about 35 members present. The Committee's report was adopted. Tt appeared that there was a balance in hand of £190 ; hut liabilities are to be incurred for uniforms for the Cadets aud Band, which will bring this Toalance down to about £50. The resignation of Lieut. Somervillo was accepted, and a motion was unanimously passed electing him an honorary member, in consideration of his valuable services to the Company from the time the Company was

formed. It was also agreed that he be presented with a testimonial. We understand that the Company's Band is making satisfactory progress.