The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-25 00:00:00

THE AR311%

The following Order of the Day has been issued
to the troops at Chatham Garrison by Major-
General Eyre, relative to the respect to be shown
by the troops to the officers and men of Volunteer
Corps _ _

" the Major-General desires that all non-commissioned
officers and soldiers salute officers of Volunteers dressed in
uniforM. Guards are to get under arms whenever armed
parties of Volunteers, marching in usual military order,
approach their posts. To armed parties commanded by
officers, guards and sentries are to present arms. Parties
with side arms are to be considered as armed parties."
Intelligence has been received at Brompton-bar-
racks, Chatham, that the 22d Company of Royal
Engineers, which has been absent from England a
great number of years, is now on its passage home
from the Mauritius, and may shortly be expected
to arrive at head-quarters. The 22d Company was
relieved at the Mauritius by the 11th Company of
*Royal Engineers, from India. During the time it
has been 'absent from England the company has
lost a considerable number of men from the effects
of the climate and other causes, and the numbers
have been so reduced that the company is now only
about 40 strong. It will, however, be made up to
its full complement from the detachments at head-
quarters. A large and handsome monument, carved
by the non-commissioned officers and men of the
22d Company, has been erected at the Mauritius to
the memory of their deceased comrades.
The senior Adjutancy of the Royal Engineers,
vacant by the death of Major G. M. Stopford, will,
it is understood, be conferred on Capt. C. E.
Harvey, the junior Adjutant, who will be succeeded
at head-quarters, Chatham, by Lieut. IiT4B.
Gossett, R.E.

THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.

The Woolwich Royal Arsenal Volunteers, con-
sisting of the 10th Kent Artillery, and the 26th
Kent Rifles, numbering nearly 2,000, forming a
brigade, will be reviewed by Lord Sydney, the lord-
lieutenant of the county, on Woolwich Common,
this day (Saturday), at 5 o'clock. The brigade will
be under the command of Colonel Tulloh, R.A.
The sth Kent Artillery Corps (Blackheath), under
the command of Captain Brandram, have been in-
vited to attend and take part in the review. A
body of 500 or 600 volunteers of other corps in the
vicinity will keep the ground.
On Saturday last the 3d Middlesex (Hampstead)
Volunteer Rifle Corps assembled to celebrate the
opening of their rifle range and butt, which is well
situated in the fields of Child's-hill, about two
miles from the Regent's Park. The butt is 50 feet
wide, has two 12-feet wings, and is 40 feet in
height. The range is 600 yards It has been in-
spected by Earl Granville, Lord Lucan, General
Douglas, and others, all of whom have expressed
an opinion that a better artificial butt could
not be made. Considering the very inclement
weather, and that many members are absent from
home, there was a very good muster at the time
appointed, 6 p.m., at the headquarters, the Militia
Barracks. Having been joined by a detachment of
the 2d London (Captain Spottiswoode) and headed
by the drums and fifes of the Ist Royal East
Middlesex Militia the corps marched to the range.
Ensign Holford carried the colours presented jast
57 years ago to the Hampstead Loyal Association,
and which have been till the present occasion peace-
fully resting in the parish church. The instructor
of musketry to the corps was called on to open the
range, which he did by making a first rate shot,
within an inch and a quarter of the bull's-eye. A
blank cartridge was then fired by Mrs. Maclnnes,
which was a signal for loud cheers from all
assembled. The corps then fired two volleys, and
having wheeled into open column marched past in
quick time.
The 2d Kent Volunteer Artillery Corps (Faver-
sham) had a set of musical instruments for their
band presented to them on Wednesday afternoon,
on the Faversham Recreation Ground. The funds
—upwards of £7o—were raised with hearty good-
will among the ladies of the•town and neighbour-
hood. The Hon. Mrs. Mills arrived on the ground
from Lees-court, a country seat of the Sondes
family, about 4 o'clock, and presented them with a
suitable address, which was gallantly responded to
in appropriate terms by Captain Hall, in command
of the corps. Several spirited airs were immediately
played upon the instruments, and a variety of field
movements were then executed by the men.
The Ist and 3d Companies of the Isle of Wight
Rifle Volunteers paraded at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday
in the grounds of Ryde Home-park, for the purpose
of being presented with silver bugles which had
been subscribed for by the ladies of Hyde, who had
deputed Lady Lees, the wife of Sir John Lees, the
Commandant of the corps, to represent them on the
occasion. Some thousands of people were assem-
bled to witness the presentation. At the time ap-
pointed the Ryde Corps, headed by their band, and
accompanied by the 2d Hants Artillery, the sth
Hants Rifles, and representatives from other Volun-
teer bodies arrived in the park and took up their
position on an elevated portion of the ground, which
had been marked out for the purpose. Lady Lees,
having presented the bugle in an appropriate ad-
dress, Sir John Lees replied to her ladyship's
address on behalf of the corps. The customary
marching past, &c., took place, after which the dif-
ferent corps returned to Ryde. The 2d Hants
Artillery and the sth Hants Rifle Volunteers crossed
to Portsmouth by special steamer at 8.30 p.m.
The Volunteer Corps belonging to Plymouth,
Devonport, and Stonehouse were inspected and
reviewed on Thursday, on the Parade, Mount Wise,
by Colonel M'Murdo, Inspector-General, accom-
panied by Major Hume, Inspector for the Western
District. The Volunteers were commanded by Lieut.
Colonel Lord Valletort, assisted by the Adjutant,
Major Duperier, both of whom are popular. After
forming line and presenting arms, marching and
wheeling, they went through a portion of the pla-
toon exercise, advanced in companies en echelon,
formed square to meet cavalry, &c. The weather
was very severe throughout, the wind from the
south-west, accompanied by heavy showers. Col.
M'Murdo said it was regular Volunteer weather,
and gave undeniable evidence of their determina-
tion; he was much pleased with their progress,
especially at the manner in which the manual and
platoon exercises had been accomplished. After
giving them some advice regarding their equip-
ment and accoutrement, the inspection closed.
Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, the
Mayor of Plymouth, Mr. Burnell, and a consider-
able number of spectators were present.
On Thursday the 10th (Chichester) Sussex Rifle
Volunteers, under the command of Captain Raikes,
were paraded in the Priory-park for the inspection
of Sir John Lawrence, G.C.B. The Volunteers
were put through a series of movements, which
they executed steadily and well. Sir John Law-
rence congratulated the officers and Volunteers on
and expressed his pleasure at
their proficiency,
seeing his old friend Captain Raikes, ,who had
served with him for more than 20 years in India,
in command of so fine a body of Volunteers. In the
course of the afternoon Sergeant-Major Pratt (10th
Sussex Rifle Volunteers), in the presence of Sir
John Lawrence, presented Sergeant Barnes, of the
51st Regiment, with a silver-mounted walking-
cane, in acknowledgment of his kindness in teaching
him " to be a soldier." The officers and Volunteers
of the 10th Sussex are shortly about to offer Ser-