Volunteer Ntotes.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2109, 7 June 1898, Page 2

Volunteer Ntotes.

The T.R V. met for drill and inspection at Smardon’s Hall la*t Friday night when there was an excellent attendance.

After the Company had been put through manual and firing exercises by Lieut. Wild, they were inspected by Capt. Whiteley. A cash prize of ss. was to be awarded to the volunteer who presented the cleanest appearance, including arms and accoutrements, on parade. Capt. Reid, of Hamilton, being present, kindly consented to act as judge, and it proved to be a very keen competition. .......

No less than eight men were called from the ranks and placed in line, aud it was very evident looking at the appearance of the eight men, that it would be hard to decide on any particular one. However, Captain Reid continued to weed them out till they dwindled down to three, Vols. Hayes, Wild, and Morse. The perfection in which this trio had their arms and accoutrements would do credit to any company in the British army, and it required all Capt. Reid’s valuable experience to aid him arriving at a decision. Finally the prize was awarded to Vol. Hayes by the smallest possible points. Capt. Reid, then spoke, to the Corps and congratulated the whole'of the men on their smart and clean appearance. The Company was then marched out to the open, and Capt. Whiteley taking advantage of the moonlight, had the men put through ‘ Company in attack’ practice by Lieut. Wild. In this work the men are beginning to show great efficiency. Afterwards they were mai’ched to the Hall, and the prizes won on Queen’s Birthday were awarded. It was very pleasing to see so many of the young shots amongst the prize winners.

Two new members were proposed, and Mr Walker was unanimously accepted as an honorary member. Capt. Whiteley then dismissed the men and the Hall was cleared for dancing, which was merrily kept up amongst the volunteers and their lady friends till midnight. The usual weekly drill will take place on Friday next at Smardon’s Hall;

At the T.R.V. Shooting Committee meeting held on Saturday evening last, the following resolutions were passed re the Knock Medal :—lst. That, after carefully considering the conditions under which the Knock Belt was fired for on November sth, 1896, and the unanimous decision come to by the / committee meeting held on November 19th, 1896, this committed consider Sergt. Salmon fully entitled to claim a win for that competition. 2nd. That Volunteer J. MeKee's protest be net upheld. The Shooting Committee wish to convey their sincere thanks to hon member Linnet for his handsome trophy, and will arrange competition t©v same to commence this month.