The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-31 00:00:00

THE VOLUNTEERS.

BERKSHIRE RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
The encampment of the administrative battalion
of this county terminated on Saturday last 'with a
review in the Great Park, to which the Queen's
Westminster and the St. George's came from town,

by special train by the South-Western Railway, to
take part in the proceedings. These battalions
marched through the town anddown the Long-walk,
headed by their excellent bands, to the ground, where
the Berks battalion had been drawn up in quarter
distance column, being under the command of their
gallant colonel, Col. L. Lindsey, V.C., M.P. The
Queen's Westminster formed on the left of theßerk-
shire battalion, and the St. George's on the right.
On the arrival of Major-Gen. Seymour, the inspect-
ing general, he was. received by a general salute.
The staff was composed of Col. Colville, Capt. Sey-
mour, Capt. Gould of the 97th and others. After the
general had taken up his position, each battalion
prepared for the marching past, which was done in
quarter distance and performed in a highly creditable
manner, after this a portion of the St. George's re-
tired to the left side of the Long-walk about half-a
mile distant, to represent the enemy availing them-
selves of the shelter of the trees for protection. The
St. George's led on the attack, supported by, the
Berkshire and Queen's in line. The skirmishing of
the St. George's was kept up with great spirit, and
after driving the enemy back about half-a-mile, and
then finding themselves so strongly opposed by them,
they vrere compelled in turn to retire. The Berks and
Westminster commenced a withering file fire from the
right of companies, and havingbeen supposed to have
checked the enemy, the order was given to prepare
to charge. This was a most exciting movement,when
each battalion was seen advancing with fixed bayonets
at the trail to meet the enemy ; on theword " Charge"
being given the men came to the charge, bayonets
at a steady double, cheering as they advanced and
driving all before them. After this spirited move-
ment each battalion retired, but were soon afterwards
commanded to form battalion squares to resist the
enemy's supposed cavalry, and file firing was ordered
from the right and left of squares, which was sus-
tained with great credit. After this movement the
battalions formed line, and commenced volley firing,
the Berkshire battalion sustaining their reputation
by their perfect vollies. After this proceeding, each
battalion took ground to the rear by companies, and
the command was given to form company. squares,
and commenced file firing. They were then drawn
up in close column, and Major-General afterwards
addressed the men, telling them he was happy to
say he should be able to send to the Horse Guards
and the War Office a very favourable account of
the proceedings.
The weather was beautifully fine. The time, to-
wards the evening, being well chosen, the magnificent
spot selected, with the immense number of spectators,
formed altogether a most interesting and imposing
sight. The ground was kept by the 2d battalion of
Coldstream Guards. At the conclusion the Guards,
headed by their bands, returned to Windsor, where
they had a respite previous to their return to town,
which allowed them to witness the finish of Eton
Regatta and display of fireworks on the Eyot from
the Eton Brocas.

WEST LONDON (4TH MIDDLESEX) RIFLES.
This corps, whtch is under the command of Lord