INSPECTION OF VOLUNTEERS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 820, 11 April 1868, Page 2

INSPECTION OF VOLUNTEERS.

The aonual inspection by Colonel Kenny of the Taranaki Cavalry and Taranaki Light Infantry Volunteer Corps took place on Poverty Flat ou Wednesday last. As" it was kuown that tho first named corps would appear in its new uuifonn and that the Militia and' Volunteer band had arranged to lend their assistance to the suooess of the day, it is not to be wondered that considerable numbers of spectators wero early on the ground, of whom many we were glad to observe were 6f the fair sex. The iif iruoon was beautifu.ly five and everything passed off pleasantly and creditably; The cavalry, from the fact of its having a scarlet uniform, looked quite imposing and altogether we may say that this the first inspection of the corps was iv every way a success. Both corps werejmt through extensive evolutions whioh were executed with celerity and precision, and we were vastly pleased and amused in watching their movements, especially when the retreat was sounded. We are now convinced that Infantry in an emergency cau be very swift of foot. In dismissing the Tarauaki Cavalry Volunteer Corps, Colonel Kenny expressed his entire approval of the soldier-like bearing they presented physically and otherwise, and also his surprise at. the extreme point of efficiency at which they had arrived ; aud stated that he would have much pleasure iv making a favourable report to the Government. With reference to the Taranaki Light Infantry Volunteers tho colonel while expressing his regret at being unable officially to inspect or report on the corps as it was unfortunately under the minimum strength required by the new volunteer regulations said that from what he had seen .of their movements, they appeared to be very fairly drilled aud he would not recommend that the corps should be disbanded as there appeared to be considerable zeal displayed by its present members. If he could do anything with the government in furthering thoir interests, he would with the .greatest pleasure do so ; and he would be at all times ready to receive any suggestions that could be offered with that objecc. The colonel also expressed hist desire to see a Cadet corps formed. Most of ILo other provinces already boasted of at least one, and he did not see why Taranaki should be behind them. We hope that during the interval that must elapse before tho next annual inspection that the Turauaki'Light Infantry Voluuteer Corps will have recruited so far as to bo put on tho efficient list. The Colonel's remarks were very considerate, and we think he was right in not dealing severely with this uu fortunate corps. — Communicated.