CORRESPONDENCE.
(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinion expressed by our correspondents). VOLUNTEER CORPS. to the editor. Sir,—Myself and many others, wishing to join a local corps, felt very much astonished at the decision of last night, at the meeting convened by Messrs. Boland and Coulton, for the necessary business of forming a corps in this district. To our utter dismay, we find the decision is in favor of cavalry. This may suit many of our wealthy residents, but not those who have to earn their daily crust, as many willing volunteers would join a foot corps where the working unajority cannot afford to purchase horses and outfits for a cavalry company; and, without doubt, with the aid of the Government, Ormond could show many sturdy followers with the Enfield rifle who be willing to protect their homes if necessary. It is only to be hoped the settlers will rescind their movement as to cavalry business, and allow the working class to have a show in the field.—l am, etc., Awkward Squad. Ormond, Feb. 14, 1884.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 68, 16 February 1884, Page 2
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178CORRESPONDENCE. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 68, 16 February 1884, Page 2
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