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

.THE VOLUSTEERS.

The First City of London Engineer Volunteers,
under the command of Lieutenant Col. Garnetman,
had their annual inspection at their drill ground
Islington, on Saturday evening last, by Col. Ewart,
C.D., the commanding Royal Engineer of the Lon-
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-
ments 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 ho 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 yeb interferes, several
movements occurred during last week. The 3d
North York (Scarborough) have competed for chal-
lenge prizes, and for 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 Halifax, £lO, 31 ; Corporal Trotter,
Leyburn, and Sergeant J. Buxton, Doncaster, each
30, and £lO. There were 26 other winners of va-
rious auras 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 6th 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 had reason
to be well satisfied. The Hull Volunteer Artillery

has also passed its annual inspection by Colonel
Brooshoft. The remains of Captain Farrar, 3,1
West York Rifles, who bad sunstroke at Wimble-
don, were interred with military honours on Friday.
Three yellers were fired over the grave.

,PROGRAMME OF YORK AUGUST MEETING.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19.
" Tho Zetland Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added; two
year olds Est, three Bst 41b, four 9st 21b, five and up-
wards 9st 81b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; winners
of 200 sovs (matches and handicaps excepted) in 1867 or
1868 51b, of 400 81bs extra ; the second to receive 10 sovs
out of the stakes. One mile.
The Convivial Stakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added,
for two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 61b ; untrieds
allowed 31b ; winners once before starting 51b, twice 71b
extra; the second to receive 10, per cent. out of the
stakes, and the third to save his stake. T.Y.C. 63
subs.
The Yorkshire Oaks of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added,
fur three year old fillies ; Bst 101 b each ; the winner of
the Oaks at Epsom 71b, the second 31b, winners of any
other three year old stake value 500 cove 41b extra;
maiden fillies allowed 71b, fillies having received 50 sovs
for running second (h esdicaps excleted) not to be con-
sidered maidens ; he s3cond to receive 50 cove out of
the stakes, and the third to save her stale). Ouo rn.b
and a quarter; 63 subs.
The Twelfth North of Digland Biennial Stakes of 10 cove
each, with 100 added, for three-year-olds ; colts, Bst
10:b; fillies, B.:t s!b ; the winner of the Derby 81b, of
the Oaks, Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, or the second
is the Derby, Sib; of any other stake, value 500 says,
not having less than eight subscribers, in 1863, 31b ex-
tra ; starters in 1863, and never having won ict that or
the previous year, allaw.•d 51b, the second in the Derby
excepted; the second to receive a corn equal to 10 per
cent. on the whole stake, and the third to save his stake.
Two miles over the Old Course ; 49 subs.
The Burgundy Stakes of 100 sovs each, h ft, for four year
olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 61b. Two miles over the
Old Course. 3 subs.
Wroughton, Sir Oliver, Rose (dead).
The Black Duck Stakes of 1,000 sovs each, 300 ft, for two
year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 61b, untrieds allowed
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31b and 61b; each subscriber to name two, and bring
one to the post. Three quarters of a mile. 5 subs.
The Old Three Year Old Produce Stakes of 100 sous each,
30 ft, for two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b,
untrieds allowed 31b; each subscriber to name two and
bring ono to the post. 3 subs.

Sauterello filly (31b) ',(dead), Mother Neasham (31b),
Slanderer, Skedaddler (31b), Happy Thought (31b), Queen
of Beauty (31b).

The Juvenile Stakes of 100 sovs each, 30 ft, for two year
olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 81b. Three quarters of a

mile. 5 subs.
The Chesterfield Handicap Plate of 100 sovs, given by the
Race Committee, for horses of all ages ; the winner of
any handicap of 100 sovs value, after the declaration of
the weights (Aug. 11, at 10 a.m.) to carry 71b, of any
other handicap 51b extra. One mile.
Tho Bradgate Park Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added;
two year olds 6st 101 b, throe Bst 71b, four 9st 71b, five
and upwards 9st 121 b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b;
the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, if for 80 allowed 41b,
GO 81b, 40 141 b. T.Y.C.