VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2566, 20 December 1888, Page 2

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

The Hamilton Light Infantry paraded at the Volunteer Hall and drill shod, Hamilton West on Tuesday afternoon, and afterwards marched, headed by their splendid band, to Sydney Sqnarn, on the East side, for inspection by Col. Hume, inspector of the colonial forces. The corps mustered in strong force, sixty of all ranks being present, under their commanding officer, Ciipt. Reid, with Lionts. Edgecumbe and Kirk. Dr. Kenny, Honorary Surgeon, and the Hon. Chaplain, the Rev. R. O'O. Biggs, were also present. As the column marched along the street, their admirable appearance, steady formation and physique were the subject of comment and praise. Shortly after the arrival of the troops on the ground, Col. Hume, with Col. Shepherd and Col. Forbes, put in an appearance, and was received with the customary martial salute, the company being drawn up in line. The manoeuvres were witnessed by a fair number of spectators. After the arms and accoutrements had been scrutinised, the company marched past in capital order, and with great steadiness. They were then put through the manual exercise, battalion drill, advancing in column, quarter column, and in line. These movements were executed with excellent precision, the only weakness beincr a lack of smartness in dressing. Skirmishing in extended order with rapid changes of front from both flanks were well done, and elicited special notico from Oil. Hume. At the conclusion of the inspection, Col. Hume expressed his entire satisfaction with the corps. He said tho Hamilton Light Infantry was the best company he had yet seenin New Zealand. They had performed all ho had asked them to dn, and very little more practice and attention would make them perfect. He praised their physique, steadiness and cleanliness, and complimented Capt. Reid on his command. It was evident he knew how to keep his men well in hand, and had secured their full ontidence in him. The oompany then marchod to the butts f«r volley firing.