THAMES SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 5, 12 October 1871, Page 2

THAMES SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS.

This corps had its usual Wednesday parade, last evening, when there was a Jaigc muster. The men were drilled in the manual and platoon exercises, in which they are making very satisfactory progress, At a meeting which was he'd after drill the following letter, handing over a splendid belt to the corp, was read by the Captqyi : “ G rabamstown, October 11, 1871. “ Capiain Murray, “Thames Scottish Volunteers. “ Dear Sir.—We have much pleasure in handing you the accompanying Champion Belt, manufactured j.o our order, to be competed for annually by the members of your company, to become the absolute propel Ly of any member who is the successful competitor ou three separate occasions. “ We trust that this will excite a spirit of emulation iu a cause so worthy of public support, and we further hope that your company will attain to a high state of discipline efficiency, and that iis future career will be marked by honor and success. “ We aie, dear sir, “ Yours fa'thfu'ly, ; . ■ ) “W. Rowe, “ Edward Thomas.” Lieutenant Roeertson proposed, and John Stewart seconded, a hearty voie of thanks to these gentlemen, and that they should be elected as honorary life membeis of the corps, which was agreed to with acclamation. The following were elected honorary members :• — Messrs Joseph Newtnao, Auckland ; W. 11. Skeei, and David Baity. Four working members were also balloited for and elected. It was announced that the cloth for the uniform would arrive in a few clays per s.s. ‘ Phoebe.’