The Sun.
London, England, 1860-12-27 00:00:00

The Ist Middlesex Artillery Volunteers (the only
corps of volunteer artillery in the county) assembled
at its headquarters in Hanover-square on Monday
morning at 11 o'clock, and numbered nearly 150
men—a goodly muster, taking into consideration
that many of its members are away from town
enjoying themselves during this festive season with
their families and friends. The parade having been
completed, the corps started fora March to Hamp-
stead-heath, headed by a band. The soldierlike
bearing and handsome uniform of the men excited
the admiration of numerous spectators, many of
whom accompanied the corps the whole way. On
arriving at Hampstead-heath the corps fell in with
the Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers, and re-
turned with them to Carlton Ride, where, after
giving many hearty and mutual cheers, and also
cheering their respective adjutants, they dispersed.
On Monday the members of the 39th Middlesex
(Finsbury) Rifles, accompanied by their brass band,
and under the command of Lieut.- Col. Colville,
mustered at headquarters, and proceeded thence to
Highwood-hill, Barnet, to compete for prizes,
(punting all ranks, about 210 were present. Dur-
ing the last four months the men have made great
progress in target practice, under the instruction
of Sergeant H. Hare, from the School of Musketry
at Hythe ; and on Monday, considering the ex-
treme severity of the weather, the firing was very
creditable. The ranges were at 300 and 500 yards,
five rounds each man at both ranges. The first
prize was won by Private T. Lawrence, who made
11 points—viz., six at 300 yards and five at 500 ;
the second by Private T. Strugnell, who made nine
points—five at 300 and four at 500 yards ; the
third by Private T. Croughton, making five at 310
and two at 500 yards ; and the fourth by Sergeant
Douglas, making three at 300 and three at 500
yards. Sergeant R. T. Smith and Privates C. Guy
and A. Shellcross scored three, two, and one re-
spectively at the 300 yards range, and one, two,
and two, at the 500 yards. After executing the
various military manoeuvres incident to a field day,
the corps was marched back to headquarters and
dismissed. The drill will be discontinued for the
ensuing fortnight. Early in the spring several
prizes will be competed for by the members of the
corps ; among others, a superior Enfield rifle, two
handsome silver cups, a silver medal, and a watch.
Yesterday some of the members of the 4th Mid-
dlesex (North London) Rifles marched out for about
nine miles through Tottenham. Thu attendance,
however, was not very numerous, there being only
about 40 present, including all ranks. During their
progress some of the members enlivened the march
by singing some of the most popular airs of the
day. The drill of the corps has been suspended
since the 22d inst., and will not be resumed until
about the first week in the new year.
About 100 of the East London Rifle Brigade (6th
Tower Hamlets) assembled at headquarters yester-
day morning, and, accompanied by their brass band,
under the command of Capt. Hemmings, the cap-
tain-commandant, marched to Snaresbrook, and
after halting there a short time for refreshment,
returned in the evening to headquarters, where
they were dismissed.
On Monday the members of the Ist Surrey Rifles,
under the command of Col. Macdonald and all the
officers, assembled at the Kennington-oral for
parade and a march out. At 11 o'clocJ the Volun•
teers, to the number of 500, headed by the band,
proceeded to march over Vauxhall-bridge to Buck.
ingham-palace, where the corps presented arms.
The men then marched to Hyde-park, and went
through a variety of military evolutions in a cre-
ditable manner. The drill lasted two hours, and
the corps marched back to their respective guar-
' ters, via Oxford-street, Regent-street, the Strand,
and Waterloo-bridge.
Yesterday afternoon the members of the 19th
Surrey Rifle Corps assembled at their drillground,
South-place, Kennington, for parade, and at one
o'clock marched to the Crystal Palace, under the
command of Mr. Roupell, M.P.,Maj or-Commandant,
Captains R. Roupell, John Smithers, Davis,
Howard, &c. The corps mustered to the number
of about 450, and marched to their destination pre
ceded by their band and by the drum and fife band
of the Scots Fusileers. On arriving at the Palace
they partook of a cold collation of a substantial
character, provided at the entire cost of the officers
of the 19th. After the dinner the chairman, with
some appropriate remarks, dismissed the men to the
grounds, and at 6 o'clock they reassembled and
marched home.
Lord Wodehouse, Under-Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs, who is now staying at his seat in
Norfolk, has made an inspection of the Wymond-
ham Volunteers during this present Christmas
week. The corps, which is upwards of 60 strong,
executed a variety of manoeuvres in a creditable
manner, and, after passing down the ranks, Lord
Wodehouse, addressing the commanding officer
(Captain. Bellairs), said the movement wee well
worth all the trouble which had been take with
regard to it. Every one who took :-drt in it was
actuated by a spirit of true r-' .triotism. At first
there was considerable ce
and many persons ,volness about Volunteers,
seemed disposed to treat the
whole movem`..int with eidicule. This feeling had,
however, passed away and now from one end of the
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...dry to the other every man was grateful to
those who had qualified themselves by their own
exertions to be defenders of their native land.
In consequence of a requisition issued by Major
Brougham, a meeting of inluential gentlemen con-
nected with the counties of Cumberland and West-
moreland, and of officers of the Volunteer and
other military bodies, was held at the George Hotel,
Penrith, on Friday last, Sir George Musgrave in
the chair. Major Brougham gave an explanation
of the mode which he considered would best effect
the objects of this association, and it was resolved
unanimously, " That it is expedient to form a Rile
Association for Cumberland and Westmoreland, to
embrace the Militia, Yeomanry, Artillery, and Rifle
out the above
Venn:Ace rs• A committee was appointed to carry
probable coat of
resolution, with an estimate of the
the scheme, and to circulate the
Another company
through Cumberland of
berland and Westmoreland.
Edinburgh Artillery Volun-
teers has been formed
months, thus compwithinleting
the regiment. No. 9
company is an artisan company but have complied
with all the rules and regulations of the regimca
and are a fine set of men, and comi.
ne, forward with
their drill in a very creditable manner. Their roll
has the full complement, 81 effmtives and three
officers, and during the last week an instalment f
the new carbine with sword has bens served out to
them.

Christmastide was duly kept by the Portsmouth
Volunteers. The 2d Hants Artillery, under the
command of Major S. Hall, late 73d Regiment,
marched out on Monday to Coshczn, at the foot of