The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1872-06-18 00:00:00

AUXILLUIY FORMS.

A cirenlar haa jut been issued from the War Odin
containing a masa of regulations and instructions
affecting the "Auxiliary and litaarvid Fortes," and
taking effect from the I.s April. 1872, from which we
have made the following ',tracts, which more especially
affect the Volunkera.

—fie-illittnir",-Ven-Manry, and Volunteer foroes us
henceforth to be termed " Auxiliary Forces." mad the
whole placed nudes the eommand of the general ofßeer
of the district.

Officers who are above GO years of age will be celled
upon to resign their oommiesions, unless they be
meetally recommeeded by the General °firer com-
manding the diatriet, after the annual inspection. as
capable of retaining their appointmenta with Wrests('
to the public earvie• ; such ressommendation may
remain in force for. five years.
Olhoers on fall pay In the regular forms to nail
their commissions in the auxiliary forms (ezeept
honorary colorants).
Officers holds, two commiesions must declare which
they wish to retain before the lit April, 1873, one only
beans allowed.

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Offioorn on reeolving coral:anions to pass an °Lamina-
Wm.

--ff.:Ttlisars who fa 4 in obtaining certilioates, must again
he examined within air mouths, and in the event of •
iseoed failure mtuit resign.
A• y officer not in possenion of a °wideste will be
Ibed to obtain it previous to the day of inspection
1117.47 4.

QuarterteasMrs (with aubstantive rank) will now be
appal:And to nemesia or administrative battalions.
Heretofore these emounisrioni were honorary only.
Quartermasters and Quartermaster-sergeants will
have to par an illumination to obtain a satiated* of
proficiency, that they are oonversant with the mod* of
drawing and Issuing ammunition, arma, forage, fuel,
land rations; that they understand the system of peak-
ing and loading baggage, Bo as to faeilitate its issue at
the end of a march; that tilt y are soquainted with the
mode of drawing lend issuing camp equipments ; and
that they are competent to make out returns and lump
the books relative to the above.

The word "honorary" preceding the ohaplein and
assistant surgeon's titles is aboltahttl, nod they are now
to be celled ' acting" chaplain or assistant surgeon..
The appointments of all aciing oftic,s to cease when
the corps to which they belong le celled out for mama
service. _ _

Any officer who does not att,ind the number of drills
premribed for be earollvd volunteers of ists tarps, must
nage Ma commission.
Adjuttnts appointed after February 22, 1871, will
bold their appointments fur five year. only.
The pay and allowance for an adjutant will b.—
a. d.
Pay . 1U 0 a day
Allowance for Servant ... 1 0
Fozne... ... 2 0
L g ... 2 3
And het will also be entitled to medical attendance, the
Persson of his regiment having to attend him and his
bmily, receiving Id. per week for each person.
A 'pedal capitation allowances of 1.1 10s. will be
granted on amount of each officer, or efficient termini
of volunteers, who obtnins • certificate of proficiency,
In addition to the allowance of ail. or 3M. as the C 640
may be.
After an °these or sergeant shall hove revived •
certificate of proficiency, be will be entitled to earn
the 'maid capitation allowanoe of £2 101., on the ooin.
mending officer certifying that he continues to peewee
aboropetent knowledge of the subjeeta menUonsed in
the certificate. In the nese of • sergeant, It most be
shown that the adjutant has during the year seen him
drill and act ea instractor to • company, and has bean
satisfied with his proficiency.
Sergeants holding certificates will wear a star
embroidered on the sleeve above the chevrons, and
their names will be published in Regimental orders.
Sergeants must obtain a certificate of profioierasy within
one year after their appointment. When the Adjutant
attends a company drill lie will take • muster roll,
which matt be celled over in ho ye Nonce. . . .

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Adjotads must visit the range dead corps twioe in
the year during the progrem of class firiog, sod looped
the arms of the oeveral corps at their visits. Great
mate and itraps will at all times be supplied to Volus•
kers for camp.
A badge of efficiency wil! be worn by men who were
returned as efficient in the last annual return—silver
lam I of an laith wide round the right sleeve above
WIG cuff, passing over any other lace or embroidery, and
Dot to be made In the form of a chevron.
. _ .

—Nen who have been five times returned as effluent
may wear one star, and these who have been ten time.
no returned two stars above the ring.
No alteration in uniform to be male without the
previous authority of the Secretary of State.
U at the annual inspection two-tbirda of the corps
be not present, the oonsequences may be merlons.
The following lid of officers of the Dorset Battalion
with the dates of their commiasions taken from the
"army list" of June 1. 1872, may be Interesting to our
Volunteer readers. The letters " p.s." following the
colliers names show those who have passed a school of
Instruction, and obtained a certificate ; and "p" al/mines
having panted an examination and obtained a cortifiest"
IST ADMINISTIATIVI BATTALION DOllll7 ILIFLII

VOLONTEIIS.

Head Quarters, Dorebester.
Honorary Ooload—Fail of Edon, 30th Marsh, 1867.
Leat-Colooele-0. P. Maisel, late Captain 60th Else,
9th May, 1860.
B. 0. F. Steward, Brevet Lteut•Oolonel, unattached,
15th Feb. 1866.

Majors—lL A. Utopia, 7th October. 11462 (gibes
resigned.) It is stated that the new Major will
the Captain of No. 1 Corps.
P. W. Alatthews, lete Captain 10th Foot, lit Sept.
1071.

Adjutant—C. C. Barret-CC—sptain. 14e Captain 33rd
Foot, ..;rd July, 1861.
Honorary Quartar-Usater— Wynne A. 13aukee, 1211 i
Dee., 1871.
Honorary Assistant (24arter blastor—Frank IL Pope,
nod Mara, 1871•
Surgeon—C. R. Rowe 16th May, 1866.
Assistant Stirsoons—H. TiVirCL M.D., 30th Jams, 1861.
11.0. Long, 17th Oetober, 1066 (see Lieut. 12th Corps.)
lit Corps (Bunroar)—Captaln, Sir Nolynanx Hyde
Is entity, Bart., lan, Capt. 77th Foot (p) 19th January,
1870.

rles—tenants—F. W. Good (p.). 30th Aprtl, 1868.
S. G. Ewes' (p.). GrA Aprll, 1872.
&mistrial Sargosa—W H Hay, 13th Sept. 1861.
Re. Chaplain—Bev, M. lAMB, ILA., 2156 Feb. 1866.
2A4 Corps (WAssash)—Coptsla 0. W. Farrar (0,
28th January, 1860.
Lieutenant—N. Bond, 11th Jfinuary, 1861.
o4u—J. Ponta' (p.). 11th January, 1861.
Hon. itnant-Burreon—W. Daniell, 13th June, 1870.
3rd Corps (Doscasarrsz)—Caprain T. Coombe, 28th
Jsn. 1+45.

Lieut.—J, F. qa-rge;.(p.)...2.0!1.Jnau7 186 g.

Enalmt—R. 16th M.xct 1866.
Hon. Ardstant-Surgeon—A. Enlace, 251 h Fetruary,
1870.
Hon. Chsplalu—Sev. IL Everett, 21st October, 1870.
4th Corp. (Yoors)—Captals, J. Viant (p.), 4th Jan.
1870.
Ensign—W. A. Stone, 2nd January, 1872.
Hon. Chsplaln—ltay. J. Williams, B. A., 12th October,
1868.
Hon. Assistant-Surgeon-11. D. Ellis. lot Sept. 1871.
5111 Corps (Wunsocrra)—Ceptain J. Tishri (p.), 21a8
August. 1871.
Lieut.—C. F. Arden, 21st August, 1871.
Hon. Chaplain—Rua. T. Greases, sth Jan. 1861.
6th Cops (Wtilloggs)—Lieut. W. R. Banks., Zlnd
Hardt, 1871.
Easigu—E. C. Listur•Kay, 22nd Musk, 1871.
Hen. Chsplain—Rev. W. M. Heath, 27th Ranh, 1868.
Hon. Aseistunt-Sargeon—C. W. Parkinson, 14th Feb.,
1870.
716 Corps (SsitsmOilm!)-:-.Captaln J. F. Falvarsar (psi),
. _

2911 i Mari:li:lB6o

Lleat—J. Tanner (p.), sth July, 1869.
Ensign —O. Calder (p,). sth July, 1869.
Hon. Amistant-flargooo--W. 1L Withmi, M.D., 54h
October, lanj
Hon. Chaplain—Rev. R. 11. W. Digby, 9th Aprll, 1868.
Bth Corps (Rim= FORD)—Csplidn-11. T. Johns, 2nd
Joann/1672
1 t—A. V. Wilson, 2nd January. 1872.
Hon. Chaplain—Hat. . Qolrk, 19;13 October, 1865.
Hon: Anistant•Sargeon-11. AL Spooner, 2nd May,
1867.

'Corps (S6Arrentro4)—Captolo—Vers F. Bosse*
Btoolord, lit* Lleut 43rd Foot (p.), 26th May, 1871.
Lest—H. R. Benoott (p. 0. 4th Nos 1871.
800. Chaplain—Bay. W. IL Bailin, 8.A., 121 b 0.4.,
1868.

Corps (Orussoserrus Nzwros) -Lieut. IL C.
Daahtoood (p.), llth May, 1872.
Hoc. Asalotent-Sorgooo—J. fataowell, 10th July, 1860
Elm. °Swigs—Row. A. Lowndes, sth May. 1865
Mb Corps (Clftrapolum)—C..ptalo—tt. B. Frame, lit
asssocbsr, 187 L
Limit —H. Hanes (p.), Ist titptember, 1871.
Hoe. Aosistoot-tiossoon —F.. J. Niter, 2868 July, 186).
Hon. Chsplato—lipo. E. H. Stapleton. 7th Nov.. 1865.
12th Corps (sTmaarDar)—Captiln—lL F. Irsatosso,
10111 June, 1866. . _

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-1:16-a —B. G. Long. 15th Fehrasty, 1867.
Hoe. Chaplais—Res. J. JOOlll, August, 186 G.
Hos. AmistuaLliauloon —J. C. ILeseb, Ist pa. 1867.