The Sun.
London, England, 1868-08-18 00:00:00

THE VOLUSTEERS.

The Fir.3t City of London Engineer Volunteers,
under the command of Lieutenant Col. Garnetinan,
had their annual inspection at their drill ground,
Islington, on Saturday evening last, by Col. Ewart,
C.D., the commanding Royal Engineer of the Lou-
don district. After the inspecting officer had passed
down the ranks and examined the arms and accou-
trements, the line was put through the manual and
platoon exercises by Lieut. E. W. Stillwell. The
battalion then broke into open column of five com-
panies and marched past ; several battalion move-
meats were then gone through before the com-
manding officer, after which Colonel Ewart visited
the modelling shed and inspected the various engi-
neering works executed by members of the corps.
These works consisted of several kinds of batteries,
double and single sap, several flying and spar bridges
—the former similar to that used at the recent siege
operations at Chatham—an attack by fieldworks
upon Vauban's first system of fortification, a square
redoubt, and a floating barrel bridge. Col. Ewart
expressed the pleasure he had felt on inspecting the
corps on previous occasions, and was glad to notice
the increase of their numbers since the last inspec-
tion, although he would have liked to have seen a
larger number on parade, one-fourth being absent.
He had seen them both in their general capacity as
soldiers and also in their special one of engineering.
With regard to the battalion movements, the corps
was unfortunate in being restricted for room ; but
from the steadiness and silence of the men in the
ranks it was evident they had been well grounded
in the rudiments of drill. He could, however, give
them unqualified praise for the progress they had
made in the duties of engineering. The models ex-
hibited reflected the greatest credit on the parties
engaged in their construction, and he was much
pleased with the ready and correct answers of the
squads called out for examination.

In Yorkshire the Volunteers are getting into ac-

tion, and, although harvest yet interferes, several
movements occurred during last week. The 31
North York (Scarborough) have competed for chal-
lenge prizes, and fur the second time Sergeant Wil-
liams became the winner, with Sergeant Laver
second. A carbine competition, at three distances,
between ten of the 3d North York and 3d West
York Artillery Volunteers resulted in victory for
the former, who made 374 against 359. The chal-
lenge contest of the 6th North York has resulted in
Corporal Walmsley winning with 34 points at two
distances, Private Simpson being second. The con-
test for the Leeds Enfield prizes at two distances
resulted in Corporal Piece, of Ripon, winning the
main prize of £l5, with a score of 32 ; Private
Dawson, of Elalifair, £lO, 31 ; Corporal Trotter,
Leyburn, and Sergeant J. Buxton, Doncaster, each
30, and £lO. There were 26 other winners of va-
rious sums to £2. The Consolation Prizes were
won by Lieutenant Thwaites, Bradford, 51, Ser-
geant G. Burnett,47th Lancashire; Sergeant hicks,
Leeds ; and Sergeant Jubb, Rotherham, each 50.
There were several other winners. The prize shoot-
ing of the Gth West York resulted in the
.victory of
Private Murgatroyd. The 13th West Riding En-
field shooting on .Baildon-moor resulted in Private
Whetton, of Wakefield, winning the Challenge Cup
for the third time, and it is, therefore, now his ab-
solutely ; he scored 46, Mr. Allen, of Doncaster,
scoring 45. A match between the Knaresborough
and Northallerton Rifles, three distances at each,
five shots; ten from each corps, resulted in favour
of Knaresborough, who made 300 against 273. Pri-
vate Whincup made 40 and won the cup. A new
battalion of Rifle Volunteers has been inspected at
Dewsbury by Colonel Wombwell. The muster was
about 600. Taking into account the great number
of recruits, the reviewing officer said he bad reason
to be well satisfied. The Hull Volunteer Artillery
has also passed its annual inspection by Colonel
Brooshoft. The remains of Captain Farrar, 3d
West York Rifles, who had sunstroke at Wimble-
don, were interred with military honours on Friday.
Thxoo ValeY4 wero fires over the grave.