SCOTCH VOLUNTEER COMPANY.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 460, 1 July 1871, Page 2

SCOTCH VOLUNTEER COMPANY.

Last eT«ning an adjourned meeting of persona interested in the formation of a Scotch (and ldlt«l) company, in connection with the 'Auckland Battalion of Eifl.es, was held at the Queea's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. Over tfaifty.perßons were present; Mr. McCaul occupied the chair, and" Mr. MeLeod acted a3 •^■^•(itary. The object of the meeting was explained to those who had not been at the previous meeting. The Chairman remarked that 'the Sootoh element was very strong in Auckland, nnci the£ ought to have a company of their .own (hear, hear;'. He had spoken to a good ninny.Scotchman, and numbers of them had signified their intention of joining. Several gentleman of vary high standing were ready to take command and become officers, and he had no 4.oubt that when the company was once started it would .rapidly go ahead. (0) <.'■ •:.' } r The liaraw of twenty-two gentlemgntyrt')" M-Jii enrolled ns efflcioiifc, and two T* lv,, i '<} - ml srs. At the next meeting • - ']'. a ■"'. ■WjJinfcingairs. on-the bagpipes.