THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 641, 31 January 1872, Page 2

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

PBIZE FIEING

The annual prize firing for the cup presented by Capt. Clark and several money prizes took place at the range, Mount Eden, this morning. There was a muster of twenty-five members, under the command of Lieut. Harrison. The ranges were 200, 500, and 600 yards, seven shots at each range. The morning was not very favorable for making good shooting, there being a heavy mist blowing down the range. The following are the successful competitors:— Ist Class. Volunteer Aitken, 50 points, Cup and £3. Volunteer Mclntosh, 49 points, £2. Sergeant Boardman, 48 points, £L. 2nd Ciass. Volunteer Partington, 47 points, £2 10s. Volunteer A. Clark. 41 points, £1 ss. Volunteer Whitaker, 35 points, 15s. 3rd Class. Gv Osborne, 36 points, 255. • 34 points, 17a 6d. J. Osborne, 32 points, 10a 6d.

Colonel Harington commenced his annual inspection of the Auckland volunteer

forces last evening. The Auckland Troop and Prince Alfred Troop Cavalry Volunteers were first inspected, and put through various movements and portions of cavalry drill. The gallant Colonel did not speak in very complimentary terms of the efficiency of either troop. The Artillery Volunteers and Cadets were inspected after the cavalry, and performed their evolutions and drill in a very creditable and soldierly'manner. They were highly commended by the Government Inspector, and advised to retain their efficiency. The Artillery Band played during the pai-^l« various selections of music. The EngineC. Volunteers were then inspected. There were, as might be expected, deficiencies in the drill of this corps, that attention to drill will overcome. Colonel Harington complimented the men on their conduct at parade, and spoke a few words of advice.

The Scottish Volunteers and Auckland College Cadets held ordinary parades last evening. It is said that Major Taylor and Lieutenant Jones are about to resign after the annual inspection.

The annual inspection of the Auckland Bifle Brigade will take place on Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, in the Albert Barracks. All members are warned to attend, otherwise they are liable to a fine of five pounds.

A review of the whole of the Volunteer Forces of the Auckland District will take place at the Epsom Eace-course at 5 p.m. on Saturday next.

The Auckland Eifle Brigade will parade in the Albert Barracks, on Saturday afternoon at half-past 3 o'clock, preparatory to marching to the Epsom Eace-course.

The annual inspection of No 1 and 5 Companies, with their Cadets, and Hobson Company, took place this morning in the Albert Barracks. Colonel Harington expressed himself satisfied with their appearance and general movements. The members of No 5, Victoria Company, A.E.V., will parade in the Albert Barracks, at 330 p.m. on Saturday. Those members who are unable to attend at parade, can muster at the Ep3om Eacecourse.