The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-16 00:00:00

2ND Rzatmze2 (Qum's).

Sergt. Stanley.
C Hargan
Sergt. Canner .
Sergt-Major Lowing.
Sergt.-Inetructor Tait
Lieut. Godfrey
Sergt. Flipping ...
Drum-Major Hallowell
Sorgt. Cobbett
Lieut. Allen

200rds. 500ydi. Tot.
... 27 38 60
... 28 80 58
... 27 30 57
... 32 25 57
.. 28 27 55
.. 27 27 54
.28 25 53
... 26 2 ; 49
.. 28 20 48
... 16 14 30

The same evening an invitation was received from
Sergt -Major Watson, of the 23rd Milure: Rides,
for three sergeants of the Dorset battalool tc represent
the regiment at an entertainment given by the officers
to the sergeants. The kind invitati.oi wee responded
to, Pioneeriergeant J. IL Tay I Jr, Hospital-derg•ant
Harter, and Sergeant-Instructor Street, attending.
Major Beavington and other officers eupported the
Sergeant-Major in the chair. An excellent repast was
thoroughly enjoyed by the comp•ny, which included
sergeants from the Cheshire. Isle of Man, and other
regiments, altogether must ring about 80. After the
go-ill things provide Ih 3 beta done justice to, the
entertainment c Ininenced, and wee continued with
unli sgzing epirit until twelve o'clock. The well-known
" J. li.T." of the Dorchester company much amused
the company by gluing one of his capital songs—" Take
Care of No. 1," and was heartily applauded.

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FRIDAY,
Toolay was eagerly anticipated by the men, more
especially by those who have never ...en a large field
day. Breakfast was ordered for 5.15. and "fall in"
at 6.15. The morning opened most unfortunetely, rain
deb.:ending fast till about six ck. when it abated
for e short time. 25 rounds of blank cartridges were
served out to the men, who were marched to the parade
ground a ijoining the camp, and took up their
position with the rest of the Brigade. Just as
the regiment began to move off in succession
with banos playing, the rsin began to pour down a.min
in torreuta, and continued the whole time of the
march, whith was near Farnham, where markers
of the different regiments were called to take up the
position of their bsttali.ms. and this was adjoiniog the
main road amongst a field of furze and about five
miles from camp. Shortly after halting, the order
was received to mirch home, the mist being so thick
that the enemy could not be seen, ad signalling would
have been a great difficulty. Ite rain atid came
down, and by the time the men again reached camp, they
were thoroughly saturated, not one having a dry
three 1 about him. The pioneers collected in the
ammunition that were served out, and the moo were
dismissed, the rain still poring down and c: .ntirming
until the next morning. Nothing more was done
during the day. Great disappointment was felt
anrkl,g4t the Dorset men, who were burning to have •
brush at th 'enemy." General Lyaons (c =mend-
ing the troops at Aldershot) was in command.

SATURDAY.
The battalion paraded this morning before break-
fast, aol was di illed by the a,ljutant, after which the
men were busy packing up for the return journey,
which was to take place at thres o'clock. The men
were served with their dinner at half-past twelve, and
the bugler sounded the "fall in" at half-past one.
Previous to this the camp equipments had been handed
over, and were taken charge of by another detachment
of volunteers. The 2nd Regiment played the battalion
to the Aldershot station, where they were moon seated
In the c,rriages and speeding on their way home.
The Dvrchester Company arrived about half-seven,
and were greeted through the town by a large
concours, of spectator., their excellent band playing
th-in to High West-street. where they were dismiesed.
The men looked none the worms for their week's
encampment, and, although they experienced rather
wet weather, exp-essed themselves highly pleased with
the AI lorshot ca•op.
The "marching out "state of the battalion was 539.
General regret was expressed by all ranks, that in
all probability this wee tee last occasion under canvass
the excellent ant much respected adjutant (Major
Hart:air) would be present with the battalion, as his
term of service with the volunteers will shortly expire.
By his kin illness of disposition, and his genial and
affable manner., he has won the hearts of every man
In the Dorset Volunteers, and he will be remembered
by all ranks for years to come, and will carry with
him the heartiest good wishes of one and all It ie •
matter of sincere regret that his appointment cannot
be renewed.