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A. Scott, who was in attendance on the occasion,
and explained to their lordships the working of the
carriage. The remainder of the afternoon was de-
voted by the Lords of the Admiralty to a length-
ened visit to the extensive works, where their lord-
ships were received by Mr. A. Gabrielli, the con-
tractor. Upwards of 300 acres of land, forming the
entire surface of St. Mary's Island, have been re-
claimed, on which are being constructed docks,
basins, factories, and other buildings. The first
of the three large basins is being rapidly ptuhed
foiward, and will be completed in about 12 months.
Lines of railway with engines and trucks lead over
the works, which are on a scale of great magnitude.
Their lordships were occupied until late yesterday
afternoon in the inspection of the extension works,
after which they proceeded on board their steam
yacht Enchantress, where they eutertai ned a dis-
tinguished party at dinner last evening. The in-
spection of the naval establishments will be resumed
this morning.

The weather yesterday morning appeared very
unfavourable for the field-day, being squally with
rain ; but at 11 o'clock a.m. the troops were
formed on Woolwich-common in the following
order, in line :—Two batteries of Royal Horse Ar-
tillery on the right at half intervals in open order,
a battalion of Royal Marines of eight companies in
quarter-distance column in the centre, and four
batteries of Field Artillery at half intervals in
open order on the left, all under Lthe command of
Col. Phillpotts, C. 8., R.H.A. The commander of
the garrison, Major-Gen. E. C. Warde, C. 8.,
R.A., rode on the ground ; he was received with a
general salute, and afterwards inspected the line.
The troops then broke into column to the right,
and marched past the General, who had taken up
a position at the saluting flag. The Field Artil-
lery and Royal Marines were then ordered to pro-
ceed to the top of the Common and take up posi -
tions pointed out to them respectively. The
Horse Artillery, having halted at the end of the
saluting base and changed their front to the rear,
were ordered to gallop past as soon as their front
was clear, and when they had also taken up their
position on the top of the Common a series of
evolutions were carried out under the General in
repelling the attack of a supposed enemy advanc-
ing from the direction of Charlton, &c. The pro-
ceedings were brought to a close about half-past 1
o'clock.

Yesterday the division at Aldershot, under the
command of Lieut.-General the Hon. Sir James
Yorke Scarlett, K.C.8.,, had a field day, which
fairly tested each branch of the service in drill, dis-
cipline, duties, and efficiency. The troops formed
up westward of Long-hill at half-past ten o'clock in
mass of brigaths in lines of contiguous columns,
facing south. On the arrival of the General and
staff dispositions were made to attack an enemy
who appeared to have taken up a position with his
right resting on Caesar's-hill and the left at Beacon
Major-General Carey, C. 8., with the 2d bri-
gkb, and Brigadier Gwilt, with the 3d, proceeded
to Brarley Bottom ; while General Reuny with the
Ist brigade and the cavalry took ground to the
right. The artillery unlimbered, and, availing
itself of every advantage of ground, opened a heavy
cannonade on the enemy's position. Soon after-
wards General Carey advanced under cover of
a strong line of skirmishers to the summit of
Caesar's-hill, when his brigade formed line and
poured in a destructive file. While these move-
ments were in progress, the Ist brigade, covered by
skirmishers, made a steady advance by an indirect
route to the west of Bickley Copse, and was soon
seen at Beacon-hill in conjunction with a battery of
artillery. After forming line, the Ist Brigade con-
tinued to advance until at right angles with the 2d,
when both brigades poured a terrific cross fire upon
the supposed enemy. The 21 Brigade changed
position to left, left thrown back, and the ta'o bri-
gades closely pursued the enemy as far as the
Lawday" lious.!. At this jaacture the cavalry
lent the most active support to the division, an I
made many effective demonstrations. This was the
crisis of the battle, and the fierceness of the action
was told by thick clouds of blue smoke wafted far
over the valley, the constant roar of artillery, and
the incessant report of thousands of the deadly Sni-
ders, whose fire seemed to be delivered in one simul-
taneous and overwhelming discharge. The enemy
retreated precipitately from the field towards Farn-
ham, and the object of the divisional commander
being thus happily accomplished, the troops marched
past on Brickibury-plain, the artillery and cavalry
in open column of batteries and squadrons at a
walk, and the infantry in open column of grand
divisions in quick time. The march past was ad-
mirably executed, and on its conclusion the troops
returned to quarters, which were reached about two
o'clock. The weather was favourable.

Yesterday afternoon the annual athletic sports
of the Ist battalion Coldstream Guards came off in
the Home Park, opposite the North Terrace of
Windsor Castle. There was a large concourse of
spectators. Tents were erected, and an enclosure,
parted off from the rest of the park by ropes, was
kept free for the sports, which were much enlivened
by the presence of the negro troupe of the batta-
lion. Captain Buller and Lieutenant the Hon. E.
Legge acted as judges, and Lieutenant Barrington
as starter.

The Ist battalion Coldstream Guards are ex-
pected to leave Windsor for Chelsea on Tuesday
next. They will, it is understood, be relieved by
the 2d battalion of the same regiment.
Twenty-two gentlemen cadets from the Royal
Military Academy, who obtained their commissions
iu the Royal Artillery at the midsummer examina-
tion, and have been on leave since, will join and do
duty at head-quarters on the Ist prox.
The officers of the Royal Artillery Theatrical
Fund gave a performance yesterday evening in the
recreation-rooms, at the Royal Artillery barracks,
Woolwich, the pieces selected being the celebrated
comedy of " Used Up," and the farce, " My Friend
from Leatherhead," the characters in which were
sustained by Captain Hunt, Messrs. Pope, Lacy,
Kingscote, Rothe, Wickham, and Hughes Hallett,
R.A., assisted by professional artistes —Mrs.
Stephens, Miss Carlotta Addison, and Miss Fanny
Addison, from the Royal Olympic and New Royalty
Theatres respectively.

His Netherlands Majesty's ram steamer Buffel,
Capt. Hugenholtz, arrived at Falmouth on Tuesday
for fuel, on her voyage from Nieuwedien to Liver-
pool, to tow round to Holland another ram built at
Birkenhead for the Netherlands Government. The
Buffel, which was built at Glasgow, is a turret
vessel, with two 300-pounder Armstrong guns, and
the officers report that she behaved very well in the
gale of Saturday last in the North Sea.
The following appointments were made at the
Admiralty yesterday :—Commander R. H. King to
the Northumberland, and Richard B. Nicholetts to
the Bristol; Lieut. William F. E. Freeland to the
Britannia ; Sub-Lieut. Chas. E. Bell to the Forte ;
Midshipmen—Clement W. Swetenham, William D.
V. Hamilton, Henry W. Target, Neville Parker,
and George G. L. Paterson to the Penelope ; Sam.
G. Pechell, Arthur C. Mildlemass, John D. P.
French, Thomas T. D. Jefferson, and Edmund A.
White to the Warrior ; Chief Engineer Henry
Williams to the Forte ; Engineers Alfred Mason,

Thomas Russeq, and John J. Rose to the Forte,
and Thomas R. Knight to the Formidable, for the

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