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had for some time past been placed, the directors were
unable to report much progress. In many divisions
nothing had been done except keeping the works in
good condition to prevent their deterioration. The
re-surveys were being carried on, and he hoped early
in next year to be able to say they were completed.
Some natives had during the present season agreed to
construct and keep in proper order at their own cost
the necessary channels for irrigation, while they had
wells of their own which were full, and all appliances
at hand, showing how much they were in favour of
the system of canal irrigation. A measurement had
been made of all the land available for irrigation,
which showed that there were in the first section
2,000 acres, in the second 900 acres, in the third 3,688
acres, in the fourth 2,500 acres, in the fifth 3,000
acres, and in the sixth 16,640 acres. The great im-
portance of reservoirs had been brought to notice
during the pa,st year very prominent ly. The £600,000
which bad been advanced by the Indian Govern-
ment was not lent for the purpose of constructing
reservoirs, but for the completion of the works be-
tween Soonkasala and Cuddapah. They had no
doubt that that sum would be quite sufficient to
complete that portion of their undertaking, and the
directors believed that five years, which was the
specified time within which it was to be completed,
would be long enough. The charge of the company
was six rupees per acre. It would be necessary to
call up the remainder of the capital, which amounted
to between £25,000 and £30,000.
Major MUNSTON proposed that a gentleman should
be sent to India to look after the affairs of the com-
pany, as the whole time of their engineer seemed to
be taken up in preparing reports for Government.
The motion for the adoption of the report was
carried unanimously.

(Hear.) Men who only desire to express in a per-
fectly legal and constitutional m 'ay their opinions on
the great question of Reform • were pievented from
entering the park, and we are told =that it was not
intended for such purposes as that. (Shame.) He,
therefore, could not help feeling tone strongest ad-
miration for the manner in which Mr. Beales came
forward to maintain that clahr i of the people.
(Applause.) It would not be rig ht in him to detain
them longer, and he would only - say one word as
to the objects and purposes or -their meeting there
that night. They were not called upon there to
discuss the details of a Refo•rm Bill, or to propose
any particular plan. They met in order that they
might have an opportunity.--that they the working
classes of Stroud might% be able to show their
earnestness in the matter of Reform. (Applause.)
They knew the manner in which the opponents of
reform endeavoured to make out -that the movement
was got up by political agitators, that it was hollow,
and that it did not carry with it the feeling of the
country at large. It was for them, in such assem-
blies as that, to contradict that assertion; it was for
them to show that they really wanted a measure of
reform ; it was for them to tell the Government,
and to tell the House of Commons, that the question
of reform must be trifled with no more. He had
only one word to say in conclusion, and that was that
it was in their power to deny the charges of their
enemies—that the movement of reform was not
supported by the feeling of the people at large.
(Applause.) It was for them to tell the Government
and the House of Commons that the subject must
be trifled with no more. (Hear, hear.) It was for
them to declare their opinion—and their opinion
could not be neglected—that the time was come
when it was no longer right nor just to refuse their
honourable desire to bear their part and to exert their
influence in the legislation of the country. (Cheers.)
Mr. R. WINTERBOTUAM proposed the first resolu-
tion :—" That it is the opinion of this meeting that
the working classes of this country are, by the pre-
sent system of representation, deprived of their due
and proper influence upon the councils of the na-
tion." (Applause.)

The CHAIRMAN said the papers had taken up the
question of irrigation, and he hoped it would lead to
some satisfactory result.
Mr. J. Thompson and the Hon. A. Kinnaird,
M.P., were re-elected directors, Mr. Hall and Mr.
Harding were elected auditors, and a vote of thanks
to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

Lord Amberley on Parliamentary Reform.

Mr. J. SIBREE, seconded the resolution,
which was supported by the Rev. Mr. Hops, and
carried by a large majority.
Mr. P. WOOD moved " That it is the deliberate
conviction of this meeting that no permanent and
satisfactory settlement of the reform question can
be arrived at until the principle of residential man-
hood suffrage, protected by the ballot, be adopted."
(Loud cheers.)
Mr. WAY, of Bristol, seconded the motion, which
was supported by Mr. BEALES, and carried.
Mr. H. COSSHAM, who was cordially cheered on
rising, moved " That the grateful thanks of this
meeting be given to Earl Russell, the Right Hon.
W. E. Gladstone, John Bright, John Stuart Mill,
Professor Fawcett, and the other true friends of the
people, who so nobly struggled in the last session of
parliament for the extension of the franchise to the
working classes. And that this meeting hereby re-
cords its strongestdisapproval of the conduct of those
members of parliament who, having been elected on
the faith of their professions of liberal opinions, have
by their speeches and votes betrayed the cause of re-
form, and been the main agents in causing the de-
feat of a ministry which possessed in an eminent de-
gre6 the confidence of the people of this country."
The speaker supported the motion in a powerful
speech, which was warmly received throughout by
the meeting.
This resolution was seconded by Mr. J. BARNARD,
and carried nein con.

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On Wednesday evening a reform meeting was held
at the Subscription-rooms, Stroud, under the presi-
dency of Viscount Amberley, M.P. for Notting-
ham. There was a very large attendance, the
spacious hall being crowded long before the hour
fixed for the meeting. Considerable excitement
prevailed both within and without the rooms, and
it was intensified by the presence of a brass band,
which was stationed outside the hall, and played
inspiriting airs at intervals. Among those upon
the platform were Mr. Edmond Reales, of the Na-
tional Reform League ; Mr. Handel Cossham, and
several of the more prominent local reformers. Lady
Amberley was present, and occupied a seat in the
immediate vicinity of the platform. On Lord Am-
berley entering the room he was vociferously
cheered.

A vote of thanks was afterwards passed to the
Council of the Reform League for its services to the
people's cause ; to Mr. Beales, its representative, for
his able address ; and to the noble chairman for the
kindness and courtesy with which he had presided
over the meeting.

TEE VOLUNTEERS.

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EYENING, NOVEMBER 30, 1866.

plate and a purse of small gold pieces, were pre-
sented, and the winner was most warmly cheered
on coming forward to receive these winnings. Mrs
Howe, on behalf of the ladies of the district, pre-
sented the corps with a very handsome silver bugle;
and not the least pleasant part of the proceedingE
was the presentation of a very valuable sword, by
the non-commissioned officers and privates, to Col.

Thompson in acknowledgment of the warm interest
he has shown in the welfare of the regiment. The
presentation was made by one of the senior sergeant s.
The proceedings were followed by a ball, which did
not conclude until an early hour.

On Wednesday last the monthly competition o:
the 13th Company Queen's (Westminster) Tolun

nised so many old faces in the corps ; that was as it
ought to be ; it showed that they had not at the
outset taken to volunteering as an evanescent thing ;
but that they had stuck steadily to their drill. Still
he would press upon them to advise their younger
brethren who were preparing for the bar to remem-
ber that, however effective and well organised a
body of volunteers might be, unless it embraced all
the young and respectable portion of the fraternity,
it would in time lose the spirit of the corps which
alone would keep it intact. The corps then marched
down to the railway station, and temporarily re-
freshed themselves, and subsequently dined together
at the Freemasons' Tavern.
A rifle competition among the efficient members
of the Finsbury Rifles was held at the Old Harrow
Range on Wednesday, for a valuable challenge cup,
presented by Mr. Alderman Lusk, M.P. The ranges
were 200, 500, and 600 yards, five shots at each, and
the cup was won by Capt. Hislop, who made 44. The
next were Sergeant Hoefling and Corporal Crough-
ton, each with 43. This was the fifth competition for
the cup, which is to be awarded to the winner of it
most times in quarterly competitions extending over
two years for his absolute property, when anothor will
be presented by the donor of the present cup. The
class prizes, to the value of £2O, portion of a sum an-
nually given by Mr. Henry Gardner, were this day
decided, as this was the last day on which the long-
range shooting can be carried on, the Volunteer year
closing on the 30th. The first prize, a sum of £6, for
the highest in all the classes, has been won by Colour-
Sergeant While; the second, the sum of £5, has been
won by Private Strugnell, for the highest in the first
and second classes combined; the third, for the highest
in the first class, has been won by Private Page ; the
fourth, for the highest in the second class, has been
won by Private Amott; and the fifth, for the highest
in the third class, has been won by Corporal Grearson.
On Wednesday night the presentation of the prizes
of the 4th 'rower Hamlets took place. Sir Henry de
Hoghton, the hon. colonel,was to have presided on the
occasion, but was prevented, it was understood
through domestic affliction. The Commandant, Col,
Thompson, took his place, and the ceremony, which
was witnessed by a very large assemblage, took place
at the Grecian Theatre. The colonel said that the
Volunteer year, which ends this week, had found the
corps strengthened, both as regards numbers on the
rolls and efficiency, and the shooting was very satisfac-
tory indeed, inasmuch as there were this year mor
than double the numbers who had last year she
through the three classes successfully, and more tha
double the number of members had obtained the ho
ourable distinction of the marksman's badge.
corps' increase was very great indeed, 323 recruits ha .
ing been enrolled during the year, a fact which atteste
to the loyalty and patriotism of the industrial dis
tricts represented by the regiment. He then pre
sented the prizes, which were very numerous, an
had been contributed by Sir Henry and Lady d
Hoghton, Col. Thompson, Mr. Butler, M.P., Majo
de la Rue, Major lUeller, M.P., Capt. Hutchinson
Miss Burdett Coutts, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Jas. Blyth
Sergeant Vaughan, and other ladies and gentlemen
and by officers of the regiment. The chief winner,
were Sergeant Hurst, Lance-Corporal Baines, Ser
geant Hughes, Colour-Sergeant Arle,Private Taylor
Private Gales, and Lieut. Young. The prizes won
by Ensign Walker in the czble dixe and cible a volant
at Brus,els, consisting of a handsome set of silve

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