VOLUNTEER MATCH.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3168, 8 April 1871, Page 2

VOLUNTEER MATCH.

We aro happy to see that Captain Pearee's gift, has been the incana of accelerating tho pulee of the volunteering movement; in Wellington — ifc certainly was in want of a stimulus for a long time, and beat with an unhealthy sluggishness. Now that a responsive spirit has been awakenend amongst the business people, ami those whom nge, civic or other duties, may preclude from uny actual participntion, so fur as shouldering tho rifle, and paying matutinal visits to tho Butts, or the more- staid evening drill, it only romains for tho volunteers themeoves to acquit themselves in such a way as to show that that they deserve to arouse this reciprocal spirit among their fellow townsmen, by doing all in their power to make the marksmen of Wellington force thomselvos into the foremoat position, so long occupied by tho men of Ota^o ; and we may add that wo think there is now some promise of ic. Amongst the contributions that wo have alluded to iv

the foregoing lines, we may mention the following donors and their gifts ; and we believe there are move to come when occasion requires. Mr Gibson — double-barelled carbine, one

barrel rifle, and one smooth bore Mr E. W. Mills— electro-plated olaret jug. Mr Denton— mother-of-pearl cigar case Mr Mountain — electro-plated and glass sugar basin Mr Willeston — handsome carved meerschaum pipe Mr Barraud — silver-mountod scent bottle Messrs Shaw and Sons— gold-mounted ivory match box Mr Eurrott — handsomely bound book, winner's name in gold letters Mr Lowe— silver-mountod riding whip. MrS. Rowley— wine flask, mounted and shoulder strap Mr Warburton— papier-mache writing case Messrs Batt and Richards— six photographic views of Wellington Mr J. Rowley— photographic album Mr Foster— handsome oigar stand Mr B. Poulson— £s Mr P. Moeller— £l Is

Mr J. Hay— £l la Betweon £6 and G7 have been contributed in small sums. We understand that the joint match committee are anxious that entrances for Monday may be made to-day, so as to avoid loss of time on Monday morning, and also to enable the committee (who meet this morning) to determine the number and value of the prizes. It is rumored that in addition to the prizes already mentioned, there is a strong probability of a ladies' prize yet being added to the list. The entrance money is 2b 6d and 30 have already been made. Competitors are expected to be on the ground by 9 o'clock, as tho firing begins at 10 sharp. The Artillery Band will bo on the ground.