The Sun.
London, England, 1860-10-06 00:00:00

TEE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.

Several handsome prizes, given by the members
of the borough of Windsor, Mr. William Vansittart
and Mr. G. W. Hope, the Hon. L. H. Ruthven, &c.,
to the Windsor Rifle Volunteers, were shot for on
Wednesday and Thursday lest, on their practice
ground, Dedeworth•green. The following is the
result :

Points.

1. Tull
2. Hill
3. Bambridge 2l DiLto
4. Holden
5. Jones
6. Harper
'lies shot off'.
1. Hill
2. Bambridge
3. Holden 3 Ditto Ditto
{l. Jones
each range.
2, Harper

The first prize consisted of Westley Richerds's
rifle, with a case of ammunition, containing 200
rounds, belt, and pouch, given by Mr. Wm. VarsTt-
tart, M.P.; to this was added a chaste and admira-
bly designed silver medal, with enamelled target
and bronze rifles, crossed, given by the Captain, the
Hon. Leslie Ruthven. Second prize, Westley
Richards's rifle, with case, ammunition, &c., as
above, given by Mr. G. W. Hope, MP. Third
prize, a purse of five guineas, given by the Captain.
Fourth prize, a subscription purse of six guineas.
Fifth prize, a statuary of the Duke of Wellington,
given by the Mayor. When the competition was
finished, Lady Mary Hood gave away the prizes,
and addressed the prizemen as follows :---‘ Gentle-
men—lt is with much pleasure that I have acceded
to the request of your gallant captain that I should
present these prizes to you. In common will' all
the ladir2s of England I must feel the greatest inte-
rest in all Volunteer corps, and especially, from our
near neighbourhood in yours, and knowing, as Ido
from Capt. Ruthven, the untieingenergy with which
you attended drill, and the proficiency you have
attained in your rifle practice as shown by the re-
sult of this day's competition, I beg to congratulate
you on obtaining these valuable prizes, and to wish
success in. future to each. member of the Windsor
Volunteer Rifle Corps." There was a large party
of the gentry on the ground, including the Belgian
Minister and Madame Van de Weyer and family,
the Right Hon. B. Disraeli and Mrs. Disraeli, Col. 1
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It having been intimated that there are several
gentlemen engaged in the large mercantile ware-
houses in the city who are desirous of joining one
of the metropolitan corps, the committee of ilie
Central London Rifles (40th Middlesex) have issued
a prospectus announcing their intention of forming
a city company. The privilege of electing their
own officers, we believe, will be specially granted
to this company.
The Volunteer movement throughout the county
of Essex continues to proceed with unabated in-
terest. In the southern division several very strong
and efficient corps have for months been under train-
ing, and they are now being supplemented by small
auxiliaries in the surrounding districts, which on
field days and public occasions join the main body.
The parks of the gentry are being placed at their
disposal for sham fights, and wherever they as-
semble they are feted and warmly applauded. The
funds of the recently formed corps at Malden have
been augmented by a donation of £25 by Mr. Sut-
ton Western, M.P. for the borough, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen have been chosen officers of the
corps :—Capt. Hamilton, late of the 41st Foot, to
be captain; Mr. E. H. Bentall, lieutenant; and
Mr. Sampson Hanbury, ensign.
The Nos. 2 and 12 (Wensleydale), and No. 4
(Staledale), Companies of the North York Volunteer
Rifles, assembled on Monday last on the grounds of
Mr. C. Other, of Elmhouse, Redmire, who is the
captain of the 12th Cofmpany. The men were put
througli a number
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discipline of the corps.
to therr' villageen
rproceeded, headed by their band,
aßndedraire,
where a very spacious tent was ereeda
sub-
stantial luncheon provided by the officers and
friends of No. 12 Company. About 400 of the
Volunteers and their friends partook of this repast,
and some excellent speeches were made on the oc-
casion by Lord Ailesbury, Lord Bo'ton, Sir G.
Dennis, Major Wade, and Mr. C. Other. There
was a considerable number of lady visitors. Tne
day was brought to a termination by a ball in the
fr
evening.