ALEXANDRA. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 162, 22 May 1873, Page 2

ALEXANDRA. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

] A rtrcrLTC meeting, convened by Lieutenant Boss, was held j at Alexandra on the evening of Saturday, the 17tU instant* at the Alexandra Hotel, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of forming a Volunteer Corp. Considering the very short time that the notices had been out, the attendance was very large. Mr IS. O. Ros3 occupied- the clmir. After briefly stating his object of calling the meeting, he-desired that those present who were desirous of becoming, members of the proposed corps would bring forward any. suggestions that they wished to make. Mr Tisdall proposed " That the names of persons desirous of forming, a Volunteer corps be forwartlod to the Defence Minister, offering their service as a light infantry corp> thesuuie to bo called ' The Alexandra Eifle Hangers.' " Mr Kennedy Hill, in seconding this proposition, expressed fond hopes. ' which were well supported by the meeting, that the G-overmcnt would supply them witli better arms than.the Militia had at present. Carried unanimonsly* I Proposed by Mr Lnnauze, " That Terry and Callisher's breed 1 -load ing carbines fitted with bayonets be applied for." Seconded by Mr Perry. Carried nem. yon. Mr Reynolds proposed, "That the officers be at once elected, and- their names forwarded." Seconded by Mr Lanauze. Mr Bright propoaed, "That the election of officers be postponed.'" Mr J. Allan seconded. The amendment was put to the- meeting, but was not carried. The original motion was-then put and carried. The meeting then, proceeded to the election of their officers, and the following gentlemen were elected ■ E. O. Ross to be captain, K. Hill to be lieutenant, and Thomas Finch second Heutonanta TJie non-commissioned ofllcers were then elected, and the meeting terminated with- a vote of thanks to the chairmani We wish the proposed corps every success, and hope that the Government will not hesitate in accepting their services, and that as little time as possible be lost in their organization. With- all due deference to the gentlemen who were proposed as offbers and non-commissioned officers at this meeting, it is not the general opinion of the people here that it was exactly right to hurry this most important part of the proceedings. Thirty-seren mon hava signified tho»r intention of joining the corps ; out of these there were 20 eligible names on the list in the room, and some of these hud left understanding that the proceedings were over when Mr Lanaiize's proposition was carried. If the corps are accepted, then-let all who-wish to join b« sworn in ; then is- the tune to elect ofllcers, and as the whole success of a young corps depends upon the officers, let the men fully consider the importance of the step, and elect those in whose hands they are willing, and' have sufficient confidence, to place their, lives. It is jiut a3 likely as not that the same gentleman would be chosen> again, and, ns they are quite willing to stand upon their merits before the whole corps, it would be more satisfactory to each member to have a chance to ■vote.