The Sun.
London, England, 1862-11-04 00:00:00

TIME VOLUNTEERS.

LONDON AND WESTMINSTER RIFLES (46TH MIDDLE-
SEX.)—This corps held its first parade since the holidays on
Saturday evening in Westminster Hall, when there was a
very large muster, above 300 being present. After the
companies had been formed, Lieut.-Col. Sir John Shelley
minutely inspected the arms of each company,and expressed
himself perfectly satisfied. The battalion was then formed
in line, and put through the manual and platoon exercise
by Lord Campbell, in a manner which elicited frequent ap-
plause from the spectators. The band, under the direction
of Mr. Dean, played a selection of favourite airs. The re-
port of the Royal Commission has already had its good
effects with this corps, a large number joining the different
companies daily.
LONDON SCOTTISH.—This corps met for the first time
since the holidays on Saturday evening, in Westminster
Hall, on which occasion there was setting-up drill, under
the serjeant major. The attendance was very much larger
than expected, which may be taken as an indication not
only that the volunteer spirit in this corps is not flagging,
but also that the members are anxious to pass the preli-
minary drills required to constitute an effective. This
large muster may likewise be a good augury of the pro-
bable effect of the recommendations of the Royal commis-
sioners, by whom a reduction in the number of drills
necessary to constitute an effective has been recom-
mended. Lord Elcho, Adjutant Captain Page, Captain
Mlienzie, and other officers of the regiment, were present,
and expressed their gratification at the large attendance
and steady drill.
NORTH MIDDLESEX RIFLES.—The second annual prize
meeting of this corps, occupied a considerable portion of
the past week at the new rifle range of the regiment, at
Child's-hill, Hampstead. The proceedings excited con-
siderable interest, and Lieutenant-Colonel Whitehead and
other officers of the regiment were present. The company
prizes were first competed for, viz., three guineas for first
and two guineas for second, at 150, 200, and 300 yards, five
rounds at each. No. 1 Company—First prize won by
Colour-Sergeant Fraser with a score of 35 ; second prize,
Corporal Harrison, 27. No. 2 Company—First prize,
Sergeant Legge, 33 ; second prize, Private Kennedy, 30.
No. 3 Company—First prize, Private Joyce, 26; second
prize, Corporal Jackson, 23. No. 4 Company—First
prize, Corporal Humphrey, 32 ; second prize, Corporal
Pavey, 29. No. 6 Company—Privates Pope and Stratton
tied with 26 each, but the contest being decided by the
greatest number of hits, Pope took first and Stratton second
marks. The
hPerivate
battalionJ. Bparirkzeesr
were
ek
ntehxet
prize. No. 7 Company—First prize, Sergeant Male, 30;
disqualified
Cherry was second with 29 marks, but being
presented2rOaOl
u,
e4Oteon,and guineas, 600
colonel, open to every effective mernMbe.Prpc.
First prize
bY Viscount Enfield,
, a cup of the value of ten guineas or money
yards, five rounds eh, at eprheawotnenigdtohersfaor2oryBf;
Colour Sergeant Fraser. Lieut.-Colonel Whitehead's cup,
money,yorards, five
atrounds at each, was won by
(a cup of the vaue of
were 21 effcctives enteercdointhpeetli
wss won
Corporal3oo, 53.00. ,and
Wells, 7000 f
Company,NProi.valte lists.
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Bn. forp Principal
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scPeter'sores prize:—
Private
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each
eighto guineas) was spirited, and there
Corporal Harrison (No, lin
The next contest was for Points. Hits. Total.
year, and held for 12 months
Company) • ... 27 13 40
4 Company). There were 14 ,e
entries Private Joyce (No 3 Company).CompanY)
21 13 37
...... 19 14 33
theb battalion medal, won last
Corporal Humphrey (No.
andu 600ies for the competition, the
ranges being 300, 400, 500,
the contest Private Joyce, of No.
3 Yards. At the close of
oOne point only. Fifth
prize, a piece of plate, valued at
medal from Corporal Humphrey by Company, wrested the
guineas at unknown
distances, between 400 and 500 yards There was also a
second prize, consisting of the entrance'
monies;
decided by hits. The principal scores were• ties to be

mer making a centre,
P •
omits. Hits. Total.
Sergeant Eedes (No. 2 Company) 12
7 19
Private Joyce (No. 3 Company).... 12 7 19
Sergeant Male (No. 7 Company)•... 13
,o yr chee, beingfo r equal in hits, shot
6 19
Corp. G. 0. Wells (No. 1 Company) 13 6 19
oSffe rrjhe ao
inrt
ti Eedesfor
rahned
whilst the latter missed, Joyce taking the second prize. In
consequence of the range being otherwise engaged, the
competitors for the ladies' cup and other prizes will, it is
first p privater
i z Joyce,
expected, shoot to-day.
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