The Sun.
London, England, 1865-11-27 00:00:00

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The Duke of Buckingham and Chandos presided
on Saturday evening at the distribution of prizes to
the Ist Middlesex Volunteer Artillery Brigade at
Willis's Rooms, St. James. There were present Col.
Erskine, C. 8., Inspector-General of the volunteer
force ; Lieut.-Col. Creed, commandant of the regi-
ment ; Major 11. F. Smith, and many officers of the
regular and volunteer services. Col. Creed, in open-
ing the proceedings, referred to the part which the
corps had taken in the various field-days of the year.
Since last year, he said, the number of members had
been steadily augmenting. Their efficiency of artil-
lerymen had vastly increased. Adverting to the
field-days of the year he commenced with that of
Brighton, to which, be said, a portion of the regi-
ment had marched with their guns from London,
and carried out this proceeding in every way as a-
detachment of the regular service would have done.
Not only did the members clean their horses and
harness, but they mounted guard at night, which
showed that in case of need Volunteers could fall in
with the duties of soldiers, and would prove a ser-
viceable auxiliary in the army. With respect to the
review at Wimbledon it would be remembered that
the Duke of Cambridge complained of the want of
punctuality of many of the regiments, but this com-
plaint could not be made against the Ist Middlesex
Artillery, for the brigade marched down by road and
was on the ground to the minute. At the competi-
tion of the National Artillery Association at Shoe-
buryness a portion of the brigade attended and en-
camped. He was sure every man felt thankful for
the kindness of the Royal Artillery officers and men,
and for the instruction which they received from
them in their duties as soldiers. He was-happy to say
the Ist Middlesex made the highest winning score
during the competition, and won the Association
Prize. At the annual inspection the brigade turned
out most efficient both in numbers and drill, but he
regretted to mention that an accident occurred to
one member, Gunner Meadows. He bore his mis-
fortune in an heroic manner, and the corps would
gladly welcome him back when he had recovered.
The speaker then referred to the establishment of a
• club at the head-quarters, in Leicester-square, which
he said had been productive of the greatest good. He
concluded by referring to the great honour which
the chairman had conferred upon the regiment by
becoming the honorary colonel. The Duke then made
a short address to the assemblage, and dwelt upon
the advantages of the volunteer movement to
England, not only in
preserving peace and strength-
ening the country, but socially and morally in bring-
ing people of all classes together and giving young
men healthful recreation in place of questionable
amusements. That it was a permanent institution,
he said, might now be looked upon as certain, and
its establishment by the will of the people, and not
by dictates of a Government, was a good omen for
the welfare of the country, proving, as it did, that
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of the Duke, who was a distinguished memberof the
Yeomanry, was a proof of the good feeling existing
between the two services. He said it was most de-
sirable that this good feeling should be kept up, for
case the volunteers became necessary for the de-
fence of the country they would have to act with the
Yeomanry, as the Volunteer Cavalry is but a small
force. The prizes were then distributed. Captain
Monckton had so distinguished himself in indi-
vidual competition as to take three chief prizes.
A challenge prize, given by Major 11. F. Smith, for
great gun practice, was taken by No. 1 (Captain
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dant, and Colonel Erskine, the proceedings termi-
nating with a ball.
The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress have
kindly consented to present the prizes to be awarded
to the respective winners of the North-East London
Rifles on Thursday evening next. The large hall
of the regiment in Shaftesbury-street, City-road,
has been beautifully decorated for the occasion.

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