OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9562, 19 October 1892, Page 2

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

The Engineers paraded for inspection at the Garrison Hall last evening, the muster being, as usual, very large. After insjicctiou, the knotting squad was examined by Captain Falconer, and went very creditably through their work. It was-announced that the field telegraph squad had passed a very satisfactory examination, one member obtaining 100 per cent. Captain Falconer delivered a lecture on " Electricity," and dwelt; at considerable length upon the construction and action of various forms of batteries. The lecture, which was illustrated by diagrams, was an excellent one and was listened to with great interest by the members. The parade state was:—l captain 2 lieutenants, 1 sergeant-major, 1 bugler-maior' 5 sergeants, 3 corporals, 1 bugler and 47 privates ;—total, 61. The extraordinary popularity of Ayer's Cheiry 1 ectoral is the natural result c£ its use by all classes of people for over 40 years. It has proven itself the very best specific for colds, coii»hs and pulmonary complaints. — The Church of St. Botolph, Boston, has as many doors as days in the Week ; as many windows as weeks in the year ; as many pillars as months in the year, and as many steps up its tower as days in the year. , jyESJERN' A"Stualia.-Now is the time to invest a few pounds in Perth, the capital city of the joungest colony. Remember the enormous increase in land values in Melbourne, Sydney, and other capitals, and buy while prices are at the