THE VOLUNTEERS.

Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10568, 17 November 1902, Page 4

THE VOLUNTEERS.

WAKATU MOUNTED RIFLES' CAMP. On Saturday evening mounted and dismounted parades were held, and the company was inspected by Major Wolfe, who complimented the men on their mounted drill. Comforts have been sent to the camp by Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co., Griffin and Sons, Limited, Newman, Mathieson, Harley and Sons, Hogg and Co., Dodsbn and Son, J, R. Paul, Mrs Vause, and a number of friends, and have been greatly appreciated. Fifteen trophies for competition have been presented to the corps by the following firlns : — New Zealand Clothing Factory, Savage and Son, R. White, C. White, Dixon, F. N. Jones, W. Lock, Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company, Tasker and Levien, Bisley Bros., Buxton and Co.j Ltd. Wilkins and Field Company) Ltd., R. Snodgrassj W. Moyes, and T. Fathers. Yesterday morning useful mounted work was done under Captain Trask and Staff Sergt. -Major Roberts. In the afternoon there was a very large number of visitors to the camp, and the excellent programme of music rendered by the Garrison Band was much enjoyed, though the rain no doubt affected the attendance. The corps executed several movements mounted, including the spiral ride, ! which was very -pretty and interest-] ing. The Staff officers, the officers of the H. Battery, and several friends were the guests of the officers at tea last evening. At six p.m. the Wakatus and H Battery fell in, and j headed by the Garrison Band, marched to the Cathedral, where the service was conducted by the Rev. Allanson, Chaplain of the corps. Special hymns were also sung. This morning, at four o'clock, the corps will engage in volley firing, and camp will be struck afternoon.