The Express.
London, England, 1863-05-30 00:00:00

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

ADM:MA=7, MAY 29.—Arroz&nnorra. —Com-
marder A. W. Gatos, to the MariborouglL
Lieutenants S. Take and J. A. F. Luttrell, to the Ex.
oeSmit.
Midshipman E. Y. S. Claremoot, to the Revenge.
Naval Cadet (nominated) J. G. M. Field.

THE LATE INSPECTION or MILITIA. —His Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge has addressed the ol-
lowing communication to Earl de Grey and Ripon in re-
form* to the recent inspection of militia regiinents:—" My
Lord,—Having made an inspection on Tuesday last in
Hyde-park of the four militia regiments named in the
margin (3rd Royal Westminster Middlesex, 55; Royal East
Middlesex, 66 ; King's Own Light Infantry, 97 ; Royal
London, 106), I have great pleasure in informing your
lordship that the result of each inspection was highly
satisfactory. The drill of the regiments, considering their
short period of training—only 21 days—was good, the arms
serviceable, end the clothing and accoutrements well fitted.
The commanding officers seemed to handle their battalions
efficiently, and the officers appeared to be well instructed.
lam of opinion that all that is required is a little more
steady drill to complete the efficiency of the several prp
Is the field, which no doubt would be improved when the
men, and more especially the young lads in the ranks, have
attained a greater standard of physical power. I think a
ooncentratios of militia regiments at the usual periods of
training is most valuable sad desirable, sod that it would
be well if this system could be extended, although I am
aware of the difficulties that would attend* more parti-
cularly in a financial point of view.—l am, my lord, yours
(signed) OZOILGIL"
Loenorr RIFLE BRIGADE. —Last evening, the
annual meeting of the members of this rifle treads was
held at the Whittington Club, Arundel-street, Strand.
Lieut.-Colonel Wade, the commanding officer of the regi-
ment, presided. Mr. Clemson, the secretary, read the re-
port of the regimental committee, which commenced by
expressing the thanks of the brigade to the corporation of
the City of London for the nu of the Guildhall sod other
premiss. During the year the 11. la entrance fee had been
abolished, and the annual subscription of the bon.
members had been reduced from 425. to 215., and the result
had been that there had been a great addition to the number
of the honorary members. Arrangements had been made
with regard to the payment of subscriptions, and the pay-
, meet for the uniform, the result of which had been that
I there had been a large number of new members
to the brigade. Alter referring to penal topics,
the report stated that the total number of
members who had joined up to 30th April last wan 1,910 ;
from that was to be deducted 898, owing to deaths, rearm.
an, de., the strength of the regiment, therefore, remained
at 1,012 Of that number 993 had renewed their subscrip-
tions to October, and but 843 to April 30. The corn-
mitt's, now eudeavoured to reduce the expenditure to the
="iffextent, led steps had been taken which, it was
t
id., would effect that object. The present strength of
the cadet corps was 138 youths, and the corps was self.
supporting. The report wu adopted, sod the officers were
elected for the year ensuing, with thanks for their past
eawkies.