THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 638, 27 January 1872, Page 2

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

There is to be a grand moonlight concert and dance this evening in the barrack square, under the open canopy of heaven. The object is to raise additional funds for the support of the Artillery Band. This body of skilful musicians deserve all the assistanco that can be given, for they have at all times been ready and willing to assist in giving pleasure to the public. The programme is a good one, and the whole affair will be under the patronage of His Honor the Superintendent, His Worship the Mayor, the Captain and officers of H.M.S. Blanche, and Majors Gordon and Tisdall, of the Volunteers. We anticipate a great success.

The monthly inspection of the four companies of riflemen constituting the Auckland Brigade, was held last evening in the Albert Barrack Square. There was a very good attendance, —upwards of 150 being present, —and the parade was in every respect satisfactory, and creditable to the men. There was a marked improve • ment both in steadiness, and in rapidity of formation, and the marching was excellent. After various battalion movements had been executed, square was formed and the ring recently fired for, and several money prizes, were handed by Major Gordon to the successful competitors.

After parade last evening No 3 company A.X..8. held their annual meeting. For the first time since his accident, Captain Clark appeared, and was received with three lusty cheers. The report showed a considerable increase in the number of members ; and bothit and the balance sheet were adopted. Mr Thorne was elected secretary, in room of Mr Lepine, who received a vote of thanks for having managed the affairs of the company for a number of years with ability. Colour - sergeant Lepine, Sergeant Churton, and Corporal Tierney were appointed a committe, of management. Corporals Tierney and Whyman were elected sergeants, and Privates Osborne, Mcintosh, Holland, and Coates, corporals. Thanks were voted to Adjutant McConnell for instructing the cadets; and the meeting terminated.

The Thames Scottish Volunteers and Navals were inspected yesterday evening. The former mustered 40 rank and file, with two pipers and three officers. The latter mustered 44 rank and file, three officers, and a band of eighteen performers. Both companies manoeuvred splendidly, and gave great satisfaction. The Auckland Scottish Volunteers mustered in good force last evening, and were instructed in Company movements. The undress of this corps is extremly neat, and has a much more serviceable appearance than that of any other company. . There was a parade of the " Blue School" Cadets last night. After preliminary movements, which as usual were well executed, a lew rounds of blank ammunition were served out and expended in skirmishing practice, that great essential in a country like this. A special parade of No. 1 (Royal) Company of Volunteer Rifles has been ordered for Monday morning at half-past six. Men to fall in at the Albert Barracks,