THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 91, 20 April 1867, Page 3

THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

This review, which had been postponed on account of the extreme inclemency of the weather on Wednesday, took place on Thursday afternoon, at the Botanical Gardens. His Excellency the Governor, attended by his staff, including the Hon. Major Richardson, Captain Hope, R.N., and the aid de-camp and private secretary, came on the ground precisely at 4 o'clock, and was received by the Hon. Major Morse, Commandant of the province, the, troops presenting arms, and the band playing the National Anthem. The parade was in charge "of Captain M'Tavish, Lieutenant Percy commanded the City Rifles, No. 1 ; the Cadets were uuder Captain Wigzell ; and the Artillery. Cadets, under Captain Pitt, took part in the review, which was rendered still more interesting by the addition of a draft from H.M.S. Brisk, including about 70 marines, artillerymen, and seamen, who brought with them a 12-pounder Armstrong gun, which . was fired repeatedly duriug the various manoeuvres. The place of honor, by the express desire of his Excellency, was assigned to the Cadet Rifles, and the juveniles, doubtless fully sensible of the compliment paid them' by her Majesty's representative, did their utmost to show that the distinction was not unmerited. They took a prominent part in the skirmishing with the marines and seamen, which formed a principal feature in the programme, and, not only in the opinion of the general public, but also of qualified judges present on the ground, bore themselves in such a manner as to provoke no unfavorable comparison with their older and more highly trained fellow-combatants. Space would fail us to- describe in technical language all the various manoeuvres and evolutions performed by the troops, and it must suffice to state that they were executed with a precision and proficiency deserving of the highest credit. At the conclusion of the review, the Governor addressed the force, and spoke in an especially kind and encouraging manner to the Cadets, and at the end of his speech, hearty cheers were given for his Excellency, one more for the Comman-der-in-chief; three cheers for. Captain Hope, and three for Captain M'Tavish. The Cadets were then marched to the dep6t, and the City Rifles, with the Marines and Blue Jackets, proceeded to the Bank Hotel in Hardy-street, where they were regaled at the expense of the Government, an act of courtesy which the gallant tars acknowledged by hearty cheers, which were similarly reciprocated by the rifles. The weather which had previously been so rainy and threatening, suddenly became most propitious ; and the proceedings at the Gardens were witnessed by an immense crowd of spectators who occupied not only all the heights surrounding the scene of action, but also the ground itself on which the manoeuvres took place, and who evidently took a very lively interest in the spectacle.

His Excellency attended divine service at Christ Church, yesterday, it being Good Friday. This evening at 7 o'clock, a rehearsal •will take place in the Provincial Hall, of the music which-will be performed at the concert of the Harmonic Society, intended to be given to the Governor, on Monday next. We are informed that persons attending the concert will not be expected to appear in full dress. On Thursday last, his Excellency accompanied by Major Richardson, visited Nelson Collage, where he was received by the Governors and his Honor the Superintendent. On Monday evening next, the Harmonic Society will give a concert to his Excellency in the Provincial Hall. To day a shooting match came off at the city shooting ground, between 12 of No. 1 City Company, and 12 of H.M. Ship Brisk. The result has not come in time for publication.