The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-26 00:00:00

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The second annual competition for the prizes of
the Bank of England Rifle Association took place on
Friday last at the range of the Queen's Westmin-
ster Rifles at Wormwood Scrubs. The association
was formed two years ega for the encouragement of
rifle practice among the volunteers of the establish-
ment, and is well supported throughout the Bank,
the Governor also subscribing liberally to its funds.
The following regiments were represented at the
contest :—The Hon. Artillery Company, Ist Mid-
dlesex Artillery, Victoria Rifles, West Middlesex,
Queen's Westminscers, Civil Service, Artists. 40th
Middlesex, 46th Middlesex, Ist Surrey, 3d Kent,
32d Kent, City of London Rifle Brigade, and the
12th Tower Hamlets. The ranges were 200, 500,
and 600 yards, seven shots at each range. The first
prize, the challege cup, which became the property
of the winner for three successive years, was again
taken by Private H. ,Banton, of the Civil Service
Rifles (with 56 marks), this being the second year
he has held it. A silver cup was also given with
this prize. The second prize, a field-glass, was
taken by Private Crossley, of the Civil Service
Rifles with 51 marks. The third prize, a silver tan.
kard, was taken by Corporal Latter, of the 3d Kent
Rifles, with 47 marks. The fourth prize, a case
containing six Apostles spoons, was taken by
Colour-Sergeant John Adams, of the 12th Tcwer
Hamlets, with 47 marks. The fifth prize, a silver
waiter, was taken by Sergeant J. B. Adams, of the
London Rifle Brigade, with 46 marks. Consola-
tion prizes were also shot for. Captain Scrivener,
of the Queen's Westminsters, and Capt. Frodsham,
London Rifles, acted as umpires. After the firing
the members dined together in the Pavilion, when
the prizes were presented by Captain Frodehami
On Saturday last the 4th Kent Artillery Volun.
teers, under the command of Captain L. S. Magnus,
were inspected by Colonel Riddell, C. 8,, R.A., the
officer appointed for that purpose by the Govern-
ment, on the Grand Parade at Sheerness. After
being put through the ordinary evolutions, the men
were told off into detachment, and drilled at the
guns, and they concluded by firing from the 32 and
68 pounder smoothbores at a floating target situ.
ated at about one mile and a Ulf from the shore.
After making some very good practice Col. Riddell
addressed them, complimenting them on their sol-
dier-like appearance on parade, and on their gene.
ral efficiency.

In Essex the Ongar challenge cup has again been
shot for and won by Private C. Smith, of Ongar,
with a score of 23. The Chelmsford corps had a
competition for a prize of £5, offered by Mr Crabo.
The prize was divided into two portions of £3 and
£2, and the shooting was at 200 and 500 yards.
Private Aldridge won the first prize of £3, and
Corporal Meggy the second of £2.
On Monday afternoon the Norwich Administra-
tive Battalion of Volunteers, under the command of
Col. Black, mustered on Tombland, in that city, for
the purpose of undergoing inspection by Col. Ibbet-
son, Assistant Inspector General of Volunteers for
the eastern division. The troops marched to Mouse-
hold, where they were reviewed, eech man having
12 rounds of ammunition served out to him. Col.
Ibbetson expressed himself pleased with the ap-
pearance of the troops, and said he should be able
to report to the Horse Guards that the Norwich
Battalion wes perfectly up in drill.
The annual prize meeting of the Oxfordshire Vo-
lnuteers, comprising the Oxford, Deddington, Ban-
bury, Woodstock, Bioester, . Thane, and Henley
corps, hes been held this week at the butt at North
Hinksey,Oxford. The competition was very spirited,
and, considering the stiff breeze which prevailed,
good scores were made. The chief prize, of £l5,
and the bronze medal of the National Rifle Associa-
tion was won by Lieut. Potts, of Banbury, who made
43 points, five shots each at 200, 500, and 600 yards,
Private Venales, of Oxford, gained the second prize