THE VOLUNTEERS.

Colonist, Volume L, Issue 12165, 13 February 1908, Page 2

THE VOLUNTEERS.

INSPECTION PARADE

The monthly inspection parade took place last evnning, when there were excellent musters. LieutenantColonel Lfarkne9s was in command. On arrival "at Trafalgar Park, a course of drill was gone through under Lieutenant-Oolonel Harkness and Captains Stiles and Hammond. When the companies returned to the Drill Shed, Colonel Harkness presented to Sereeant J. W. Ching the silver medal for the best shot in J;tne district, and congratulated bim on his continued success. Tbis noncommissioned officer has had exoeptional success of recent years, havingwon the South Island gold medal, twfrce, and being second on another occasion, thus winning the gold and silver medals. He has twice won the district medal. Three very hearty cheers wery given the recipient. It may be mentioned that th? Waimea 'Rifles, to which corps Sergean Uhing is attached, has won the disrict medal three years io succession, a creditable feat. This corps is also the bolder of the Champion- j 'ship Shield, and is sending a team to Trentbam next month. §

The Stoke Kifles last evening made a presentation to Lieutenant W. Oh ing on the occasion ofjj his marriage. Tbe presentation was made ! by Golbnel Harkness, a former commanding officer of tbe corps. Hearty cheers were given for Lieutenant and Mrs Ob ing, and LieuJ tenant Ching suifcaby replied.

Non-commissioned officers who failed to sit for exaimnation January will have an 1 opportunity next month, and it is imperative that every acting N. C. O. should sit. J|A clas3 for candidates will commence ; next Saturday evening under StaffSergeant- Major Jones, and tbose wishing to progress in military knowledge should attend. The Garrison Band was somewhat weak in members last evening, but the music was never the less good. Thoaa interested in the Band will regret to learn that Bandsman H. Lamb has been seized by illness, and is in a critical condition. Bandsman Lamb is one of tbe most prominents member of tbe Band, and his illnes3~ is mosfc unfortunate it view of the coming contest. We hope a few days will bring out a decided lmrovement in his condition.