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March
R.V.A.
Battery Orders by Lt. A. Fraser, O.C.R.V.A. Rangoon 26th Feb. 1888. There will be drills night and morning for those members who have not yet made themselves efficient. From 7 to 9 a.m. and at 5.30 p.m.
Battery Orders by Lt. A. Fraser, O.C.R.V.A. Rangoon 26th Feb. 1888. There will be drills night and morning for those members who have not yet made themselves efficient. From 7 to 9 a.m. and at 5.30 p.m.
Capt. Filliter
We are glad to welcome back among us Capt. C.F. Filliter, the popular Adjutant of the Burma Vol. Rifles. Capt. Filliter was a passenger by the new B.I.S.N. Company’s steamer Karagola which arrived yesterday. [2nd Mar.]
We are glad to welcome back among us Capt. C.F. Filliter, the popular Adjutant of the Burma Vol. Rifles. Capt. Filliter was a passenger by the new B.I.S.N. Company’s steamer Karagola which arrived yesterday. [2nd Mar.]
B.S.R.V. Rifles [Burmah State Railway Volunteer Rifles]
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding. Rangoon 28th Feb. 1888.
The details of Parades and duties for the week ending Sat. 10th Mar. 1888, will be as follows:-
Orderly Sergeant, Sergt. C. Chicks, E. Company.
Mon. Commandant’s parade at Godwin’s Road at 6.15 p.m. Dress – White coats, Serge trousers and helmets.
Tue. Recruit’s drill as usual
Wed. & Thur. Class Firing at 7 a.m.
… By Order, A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V. Rifles
Regimental orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V. Rifles. Rangoon, 27th Feb. 1888
The details of parades and duties for the week commencing 5th Mar. 1888
Sergeant - Sergt. S.J. Duncan
Mon. 6.30 a.m. Commandant’s Parade, Hd. Qrs.
Tue …
Commandant’s parade on Monday will be with B.S.R.V. Rifles and Military Police for Exercise on the Maidan.
By Order, H.W. Jones, Capt., Act. Adjutant, R.V. Rifles.
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding. Rangoon 28th Feb. 1888.
The details of Parades and duties for the week ending Sat. 10th Mar. 1888, will be as follows:-
Orderly Sergeant, Sergt. C. Chicks, E. Company.
Mon. Commandant’s parade at Godwin’s Road at 6.15 p.m. Dress – White coats, Serge trousers and helmets.
Tue. Recruit’s drill as usual
Wed. & Thur. Class Firing at 7 a.m.
… By Order, A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V. Rifles
Regimental orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V. Rifles. Rangoon, 27th Feb. 1888
The details of parades and duties for the week commencing 5th Mar. 1888
Sergeant - Sergt. S.J. Duncan
Mon. 6.30 a.m. Commandant’s Parade, Hd. Qrs.
Tue …
Commandant’s parade on Monday will be with B.S.R.V. Rifles and Military Police for Exercise on the Maidan.
By Order, H.W. Jones, Capt., Act. Adjutant, R.V. Rifles.
Mandalay News - 5th Mar.
Volunteers
The volunteers held a general meeting on Sunday for the purpose of electing and transacting other business; the following appointments only await publication in the Gazette, the elections having been unanimous:
Volunteers
The volunteers held a general meeting on Sunday for the purpose of electing and transacting other business; the following appointments only await publication in the Gazette, the elections having been unanimous:
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A. Co.
Capt. Edward John Richard Dyer (Mounted) Lt. Thomas John Stephen and Lt. Joseph Harris B. Co. Capt. Henry Trenton Wadley City Lt. Edward Fowle |
C. Co.
Capt. Duncan Kennedy MacDonald Town Lt. John Henry Merrifield D. Co. Capt. Frederick Sharp Mimbu Lt. George Watson Shaw (Pyinmana) |
The funds of the corps are in a very flourishing condition and the building of permanent Head Quarters, on a fine site within the City, will be shortly started. The meeting passed a unanimous resolution expressing the sorrow of the corps at the death of the Rev’d. James A. Colbeck and their sympathy with his family. A fifth company will be shortly enrolled and large numbers of recruits will join after the close of the financial year.
Volunteers
The following appointments have been gazetted to the Burma State Railways Volunteer Corps, William Miller, to be Captain, James Patterson Hay and Fitz Charles David McDonald to be Lieutenants.
The following appointments have been gazetted to the Burma State Railways Volunteer Corps, William Miller, to be Captain, James Patterson Hay and Fitz Charles David McDonald to be Lieutenants.
Volunteer Orders
B.S.R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg Commanding. Rangoon 13th Mar. 1888
The detail of parades and duties for the week ending Sat. 24th instant will be as follows:-
Sergt. R. Lyons, E. Company
All members are requested to be present and those who cannot attend are reminded that they must apply for leave otherwise they will not be eligible for the capitation grant … By Order, A. Graham Schyler, Capt. Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Comdg. R.V. Rifles. Rangoon, 13th Mar. 1888
Details of Parades and duties for the week commencing Mon. next the 19th Mar.
Orderly Officer of the week, Capt. H.W. Jones
Orderly Sergt. of the week, Col. Sergt. James Pereira
By Order, Clavell F. Filliter, Capt. Adjutant R.V. Rifles
B.S.R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg Commanding. Rangoon 13th Mar. 1888
The detail of parades and duties for the week ending Sat. 24th instant will be as follows:-
Sergt. R. Lyons, E. Company
All members are requested to be present and those who cannot attend are reminded that they must apply for leave otherwise they will not be eligible for the capitation grant … By Order, A. Graham Schyler, Capt. Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Comdg. R.V. Rifles. Rangoon, 13th Mar. 1888
Details of Parades and duties for the week commencing Mon. next the 19th Mar.
Orderly Officer of the week, Capt. H.W. Jones
Orderly Sergt. of the week, Col. Sergt. James Pereira
By Order, Clavell F. Filliter, Capt. Adjutant R.V. Rifles
R.V. Rifles
Annual Inspection Parade R.V. Rifles
The Corps will be inspected on Saturday next, 24th instant, by Major General B.L. Gordon, C.B., Commanding Burma Division …
Annual Inspection Parade R.V. Rifles
The Corps will be inspected on Saturday next, 24th instant, by Major General B.L. Gordon, C.B., Commanding Burma Division …
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Annual Inspection of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles took place on Saturday last, the Major-General Commanding being the inspecting officer, the muster was as follows:-
11 Officers, 19 Non-Commissioned Officers, 18 Drums and Fifes and 202 Rank and File, making a total of 250. The Major-General was received with the general salute; after he had inspected the line, Major Villa was called upon to put the corps through the manual and firing exercises which was very creditably performed. Col. VanSomeren and Captains Jones and Tydd then put the corps through various movements which were got through steadily and after some company drill and forming up again the corps were then addressed in the following terms by General Gordon:- “Col. VanSomeren, I am very happy in having the pleasure of inspecting your corps and I am very pleased with what I have seen …” Colour Sergt. W.M. Long being the only Sergeant not in possession of a certificate of proficiency, presented himself for examination and was successful.
The Annual Inspection of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles took place on Saturday last, the Major-General Commanding being the inspecting officer, the muster was as follows:-
11 Officers, 19 Non-Commissioned Officers, 18 Drums and Fifes and 202 Rank and File, making a total of 250. The Major-General was received with the general salute; after he had inspected the line, Major Villa was called upon to put the corps through the manual and firing exercises which was very creditably performed. Col. VanSomeren and Captains Jones and Tydd then put the corps through various movements which were got through steadily and after some company drill and forming up again the corps were then addressed in the following terms by General Gordon:- “Col. VanSomeren, I am very happy in having the pleasure of inspecting your corps and I am very pleased with what I have seen …” Colour Sergt. W.M. Long being the only Sergeant not in possession of a certificate of proficiency, presented himself for examination and was successful.
April
R.V. Rifles
Annual Inspection Parade R.V. Rifles. Rangoon 20th March.
The Corps will be inspected on Sat. next ... by General B.L. Gordon, C.B., Commanding Burma Divn.
By Order, Clavell F. Filleter, Capt., Adjutant R.V. Rifles.
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V. Rifles. Rangoon 6th Apr. 1888.
It is published for general information that the under mentioned are the eligible candidates for the competition in shooting for the Presidency and Provincial Medals:-
Annual Inspection Parade R.V. Rifles. Rangoon 20th March.
The Corps will be inspected on Sat. next ... by General B.L. Gordon, C.B., Commanding Burma Divn.
By Order, Clavell F. Filleter, Capt., Adjutant R.V. Rifles.
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V. Rifles. Rangoon 6th Apr. 1888.
It is published for general information that the under mentioned are the eligible candidates for the competition in shooting for the Presidency and Provincial Medals:-
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Capt. S. Hall
Sergt. G. Smart Cadet W. Peters Sergt. R. St. John Capt. H.D. Dickie Vol. W.A.W. Dawn Lt. W.B. Rutledge Cadet F. Trutwein |
Vol. A. Hesterlow
Sergt. J. Ferrault Cadet H. Nicol Cadet E. Martin Capt. R. Romanis Colr. Sergt. J. Burbidge Vol. H.J. Parsons Vol. P. Carrol |
On the day of the competition the competitors will wear white clothing with side arms. By Order, Clavell F. Filliter, Adjutant, R.V. Rifles.
Report from a local news article dated Sat. 7th Apr.
Pte. Mackertish
The Mandalay Vol. Rifles have been suffering lately, not only has cholera carried off one of their most hard working men in Pte. Mackertish, but fire has destroyed several rifles and sets of accoutrements ...
Pte. Mackertish
The Mandalay Vol. Rifles have been suffering lately, not only has cholera carried off one of their most hard working men in Pte. Mackertish, but fire has destroyed several rifles and sets of accoutrements ...
Article
Long Forced Marches in Burma
Capt. A.C. Yate, 2nd Beluch Regt. writes from Upper Burmah about long forced marches:- “The best mounted infantry marches I can recollect do not exceed fifty miles in the 24 hours. One of the best of these was that done by the Hlinedet Company, under Lieut. O’Bryen, in January 1886. The march that resulted in Boh-Shwe’s death is more conspicuous for its success than for its excellence as a long distance march. Both these marches were done by small bodies of about forty to seventy men. In January 1886, General Lockhart, with a mixed column comprising, besides cavalry and mounted infantry, about 100 men 2nd Queen’s and 150 1st Beluchis covered about thirty six miles in some fourteen hours. Subsequently in the heat of the end of March and in the rains of June, I marched thirty four and thirty two miles with detachments of the 1st Beluchis in seventeen and sixteen hours respectively. The march of Col. Johnstone from Manipur to Kendat in or about December 1885, is, or deserves to be well known. Instances of long infantry forced marches in Burmah may easily be multiplied. I can, however, only mention those in which I have taken part and which I remember. A march of from 32 to 36 miles lasting from fourteen to seventeen hours is more trying to the infantry soldier than forty to fifty miles as the mounted infantry man. It may be rough on the ponies, but not on the men. Let anyone try marching thirty to thirty five miles in the rains in Burmah, by paths overgrown with dense jungles, swarming with leeches and aggressive flies and along torrent beds full of quick sands and he will then only thoroughly realise what it means, especially if a sunny breezeless day has followed a rainy night and all nature is a great steam bath. The mounted infantry performances are excellent of their kind and have the advantage of drawing the public attention. Their light is not hidden under a bushel. But for real solid merit, as specimens of soldierly endurance and resolution, give me the performances of the infantry soldier in Burmah.”
Long Forced Marches in Burma
Capt. A.C. Yate, 2nd Beluch Regt. writes from Upper Burmah about long forced marches:- “The best mounted infantry marches I can recollect do not exceed fifty miles in the 24 hours. One of the best of these was that done by the Hlinedet Company, under Lieut. O’Bryen, in January 1886. The march that resulted in Boh-Shwe’s death is more conspicuous for its success than for its excellence as a long distance march. Both these marches were done by small bodies of about forty to seventy men. In January 1886, General Lockhart, with a mixed column comprising, besides cavalry and mounted infantry, about 100 men 2nd Queen’s and 150 1st Beluchis covered about thirty six miles in some fourteen hours. Subsequently in the heat of the end of March and in the rains of June, I marched thirty four and thirty two miles with detachments of the 1st Beluchis in seventeen and sixteen hours respectively. The march of Col. Johnstone from Manipur to Kendat in or about December 1885, is, or deserves to be well known. Instances of long infantry forced marches in Burmah may easily be multiplied. I can, however, only mention those in which I have taken part and which I remember. A march of from 32 to 36 miles lasting from fourteen to seventeen hours is more trying to the infantry soldier than forty to fifty miles as the mounted infantry man. It may be rough on the ponies, but not on the men. Let anyone try marching thirty to thirty five miles in the rains in Burmah, by paths overgrown with dense jungles, swarming with leeches and aggressive flies and along torrent beds full of quick sands and he will then only thoroughly realise what it means, especially if a sunny breezeless day has followed a rainy night and all nature is a great steam bath. The mounted infantry performances are excellent of their kind and have the advantage of drawing the public attention. Their light is not hidden under a bushel. But for real solid merit, as specimens of soldierly endurance and resolution, give me the performances of the infantry soldier in Burmah.”
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
Colour Sergt. P.A. Mahar, B. Company is dismissed from the R.V.R. with effect from the 20th instant under conditions of para ... for not paying the fine of Rs. 10 which he was awarded by sentence of a Regimental Court Martial. The proceedings of this court were kept very private, why were they not published in the usual garrison orders?
Colour Sergt. P.A. Mahar, B. Company is dismissed from the R.V.R. with effect from the 20th instant under conditions of para ... for not paying the fine of Rs. 10 which he was awarded by sentence of a Regimental Court Martial. The proceedings of this court were kept very private, why were they not published in the usual garrison orders?
MAY
Military
1st class Sergt. Instructor Arthur Moody of the Bassein Detachment Vol. Rifles, is granted three mths. furlough to India from 15th May 1888 or date of departure.
1st class Sergt. Instructor Arthur Moody of the Bassein Detachment Vol. Rifles, is granted three mths. furlough to India from 15th May 1888 or date of departure.
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Rangoon Volunteer Artillery
Battery orders by Major F. Warden, Commandant The Battery will parade at the Royal Artillery Lines on Thur. .... Signed C.E. Chandler, Lieut., Acting Adjutant, R. V. A. Military Surgeon William Hallaram, M.S., doing duty at Station Hospital, Rangoon, is directed to proceed to Thayetmyo and report himself to the Senior Medical Officer, Station Hospital, for duty. |
Volunteer Reserve
We stated the other day that the Bassein Deputy Commissioner appears to be the only one who had publicly advertised, or done anything, to induce Europeans and Eurasians in his district to join the Volunteer Reserve. We now see that Major C. A. Cresswell, ... has issued a notice in the Arracan newspapers intimating that “those who are desirous of enlisting themselves as Reservists ... send in their applications ... to the Officer Commanding the Akyab Detachment of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles for enrolment.” We fear taken up in the half hearted way it appears to have been in Burma, the Volunteer Reserve is likely to be a failure and that its only effect will be to further attenuate the number of active volunteers who have already been considerably weaken by the number of resignations sent in by the dissatisfied Railway subordinates. ... |
JUNE
Rangoon Volunteer Rifle Corps
List of prize winners of the above Corps for the undermentioned events for the season 1887-88
Rangoon, 31st Mar. 1888
For best shot in the Corps (Cup or Rs. 50) - Capt. S. Hall, 209 points, who takes the Cup and gives Rs. 50 to the next best shot of the Corps viz Volunteer W.A.W. Dawn, Mounted Company, 195 points.
For N.C. Officers and Volunteers who attended the greatest number of Drills with credit, they being efficient Rs. 50, 30, & 20.
1st L. Sergt. W. Touch, Mounted Coy. 48 Drills.
2nd Volunteer J. Lovocah, D. Coy. 46.
3rd Volunteer P. Carroll, D. Coy. 45.
For Recruit’s joining after 1st Sept. 1887 who made themselves efficient Volunteers according to merit in Class firing and attendance at Drills (three prizes at Rs. 10 each.)
1st Vol. J.R. Heap 100 points 23 Drills
2nd Vol. A.J. Taylor 80 points 28 Drills
3rd Vol. S. Marsh 80 points 27 Drills
For the best shot amongst Cadets Rs. 30 - Sergt. R. St. John (St. John’s) (sic) 201 points
For Cadets who attended the greatest number of Commandant and Adjutant’s Parades with credit being efficient. Three prizes of Rs. 25, Rs.15 & Rs. 10.
1st Cadet E. Abraham, St. Paul’s, 25 Drills
2nd [Cadet] J. Davidson, St. John’s, 24 Drills
3rd [Cadet] G. Donner, St. Paul’s, 23 Drills
List of prize winners of the above Corps for the undermentioned events for the season 1887-88
Rangoon, 31st Mar. 1888
For best shot in the Corps (Cup or Rs. 50) - Capt. S. Hall, 209 points, who takes the Cup and gives Rs. 50 to the next best shot of the Corps viz Volunteer W.A.W. Dawn, Mounted Company, 195 points.
For N.C. Officers and Volunteers who attended the greatest number of Drills with credit, they being efficient Rs. 50, 30, & 20.
1st L. Sergt. W. Touch, Mounted Coy. 48 Drills.
2nd Volunteer J. Lovocah, D. Coy. 46.
3rd Volunteer P. Carroll, D. Coy. 45.
For Recruit’s joining after 1st Sept. 1887 who made themselves efficient Volunteers according to merit in Class firing and attendance at Drills (three prizes at Rs. 10 each.)
1st Vol. J.R. Heap 100 points 23 Drills
2nd Vol. A.J. Taylor 80 points 28 Drills
3rd Vol. S. Marsh 80 points 27 Drills
For the best shot amongst Cadets Rs. 30 - Sergt. R. St. John (St. John’s) (sic) 201 points
For Cadets who attended the greatest number of Commandant and Adjutant’s Parades with credit being efficient. Three prizes of Rs. 25, Rs.15 & Rs. 10.
1st Cadet E. Abraham, St. Paul’s, 25 Drills
2nd [Cadet] J. Davidson, St. John’s, 24 Drills
3rd [Cadet] G. Donner, St. Paul’s, 23 Drills
JULY
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The Railway Volunteers
We have received from Capt. Graham Schuyler the eight annual report of the Burma State Railway Volunteer Rifles. The enrolled strength of the corps is 380 exclusive of the permanent staff, against 297 last year, showing an increase of 83. The capitation grant earned, including a special grant of Rs. 590 for prizes, is Rs. 9288 against Rs. 7039 last year. The corps consists of five companies, stationed at Rangoon, Prome, Tonghoo, Pegu and Insein. It is hoped to raise a new company amongst the employees of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company for which sanction has been obtained as well as a Company at Thayetmyo. The Commanding Officer records his thanks to all ranks of the corps for the hearty and cheerful manner they have each performed their various and often trying duties. The names of Capt. B. Samuel and Capt. Schuyler are especially mentioned for the valuable assistance they have given. The former gentleman is, we believe, a Crimean veteran, he having served in the 68th Regiment during that campaign. Colour Sergt. M. Winfield is the best shot in the corps, and Volunteer Mawson, Corporal A.J. Smith, Colour Sergt. M. Winfield, Corporal H. Wakefield and Sergt. J.H. Cully, are the best shots in their respective companies. The Insein company has the Karen apprentices belonging to it and we note with pleasure that some of these Karen lads have carried off prizes for good shooting and regular attendance. Rangoon Volunteer Artillery Corps Mr Charles Ernest Chandler to be Lieutenant, dated 18th Sept. 1886. (sic) Posting Sergt.-Instructor Armstrong who had been appointed to the Upper Burma Volunteer Corps leaves for Mandalay by the first opportunity. |
Rangoon Volunteers
We have received from Capt. Filliter, the Adjutant of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, the tenth annual report of the Corps for the season 1887-88. From it we learn that the total strength of the Rangoon Companies is 176 adults and 185 Cadets. This is a decrease of 37 adults and an increase of 5 Cadets and considering the great assistance the Volunteers were to the Government in Burma in the troubles of the last few years, we think this state of things is much to be regretted. The Commanding officer complains that the various drills have not been at all well attended and he finds it very difficult to get volunteers to attend when once they have put in their three Company and six Battalion drills, just sufficient to make themselves efficient. Capt. S. Hall we notice is the best shot in the Corps whilst Capt. Dickie, Volunteer H. Parsons, Armourer Sergt. J. Burbidge, Sergt. R. Wilsox, Volunteer A. Hesterlaw, Lance Corposal S. Cowell, Volunteer F. Fiedler, Cadet W. Peters and Sergt. R. St. John are the best shots in their respective Companies. The Rangoon Volunteer Rifles do not seem to be as popular with the people of this town as could have been wished. There should, one would think, be no great difficulty in raising a Corps of 500 efficient Volunteer marksmen in a large town like Rangoon and the advantage of having such a civil force always available on an emergency would be great. The officers should endeavour to find out why it is that more members do not enter their regiment and why those who remain in it do not take more interest in the important subject of volunteering than they apparently do. The Cadets are no doubt a great source of strength to the regiment, earning as they do a large proportion of its capitation income. We are glad to see that the Cadets are any rate are increasing in numbers and hope that by the time the next season comes round a more prosperous and cheerful state of things will be visible amongst the adults. |
Telegram, 30th July
Mandalay
Sir George White inspected the Upper Burma Volunteers this afternoon, about one hundred men turned out. ... The Corps afterwards, in Orders, strikes the name of Lt. Castor of the Moulmein Volunteers from off the list of attached officers at the dinner tonight, on account of a certain article in the last issue of the Mandalay Herald headed “an ox an ox, a kingdom for an ox” having given great offence to the corps.
Mandalay
Sir George White inspected the Upper Burma Volunteers this afternoon, about one hundred men turned out. ... The Corps afterwards, in Orders, strikes the name of Lt. Castor of the Moulmein Volunteers from off the list of attached officers at the dinner tonight, on account of a certain article in the last issue of the Mandalay Herald headed “an ox an ox, a kingdom for an ox” having given great offence to the corps.
AUGUST
Mandalay News
4th Aug.
Yesterday a team of Volunteers, picked out at random by Sir George White, fired before the General on the range near Mandalay Hill and in spite of the day being cloudy and intensely hot, performed very much to his satisfaction. Afterwards a match was got up among the men on the grounds, seven shots at 200 and 500 yards, I subjoin the scores
4th Aug.
Yesterday a team of Volunteers, picked out at random by Sir George White, fired before the General on the range near Mandalay Hill and in spite of the day being cloudy and intensely hot, performed very much to his satisfaction. Afterwards a match was got up among the men on the grounds, seven shots at 200 and 500 yards, I subjoin the scores
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Capt. Dyer’s Team
Sergt. Major Cassells – 43 Lance Corpl. Simms – 41 Capt. Dyer – 40 Corpl. Schofield – 39 Sergt. Major Lemon – 33 Lance Corpl. Martin – 30 Vol. Rodriguez – 2 |
Capt. Macdonald’s Team
Sergt. Instructor Armstrong – 43 Capt. Macdonald – 40 Sergt. Butcher – 40 Qr. Master Sergt. Ballard – 34 Vol. Pearson – 34 Vol. Davis – 32 Vol. Johnson – 24 |
Training
Lieut. H. Sergeant and a party of Non-Commissioned officers and men, including Sergeant Instructor W. Wortt, M.V.R., will leave this on 14th for Secunderabad via Madras, to attend School of Musketry.
Lieut. H. Sergeant and a party of Non-Commissioned officers and men, including Sergeant Instructor W. Wortt, M.V.R., will leave this on 14th for Secunderabad via Madras, to attend School of Musketry.
SEPTEMBER
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Regimental Orders
By Capt. H.W. Jones, Commanding Rangoon Volunteer Rifles Rangoon 31st Aug. 1888. It is notified for information that the drill season for recruits will commence on Monday, 20th Sept. ... By Order, Capt. Clavell F. Filliter, Adjutant, Rangoon Vol. Rifles. R.V.A. Battery Orders By Lt. Fraser, Commanding, R.V.A. Rangoon, 10th Sept. 1888 The drill season will commence on Monday, the 17th instant ... Signed: Lt. A. Fraser Regimental Orders By Major W. Innes, Rangoon 12th Sept. 1888 There will be Recruits Drill at Headquarters on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ... By Order, (signed) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles R.V.R. Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding Rangoon Volunteer Rifles Rangoon 14th Sept. 1888. Details of parades for the week commencing ... By Order Calvell F. Filliter, Capt., Adjt. R. Vol. Rifles Volunteers Capt. Schuyler proceeds shortly to Thayetmyo, where he is about to form a new Volunteer Company. |
B.S.R.V.R.
Regimental Orders Rangoon, 17th Sept. 1888 The Corps will furnish a Guard of Honour as strong as possible, with the Band, under the Command of Capt. B. Samuels, to receive the chief Commissioner on his return to Rangoon on Sat. the 22nd instant, to be formed up at Phayre Street Railway Station at 5.30 p.m. ... By Order, (Signed) Capt. A. Graham Schuylre, Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles. B.S.R.V.R. Regimental Orders by major W. Innes, Commanding Rangoon 19th Sept. 1888 The Guard of Honour ordered to parade on Sat. Morning, 22nd isn’t., is hereby cancelled. By Order, (Signed) Burnet Samuel, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles. B.S.R.V.R. Regimental Orders by Major W. Innes, Commanding. Rangoon 20th Sept. 1888. Regimental Order no. 54 dated 19th Sept. is hereby cancelled and the following Regimental Order no. 51 will remain in force. The Corps will furnish a Guard of Honour as strong as possible with the Band, under the Command of Capt. B. Samuel to receive the Chief Commissioner ... Every available member is invited to attend. By Order (Signed) Bernet Samuel, Capt., for Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles |
Military
Under the provisions of Army Regulations, India ... and with the sanction of the Inspector-General of Ordnance, Madras, the under mentioned Non-commissioned officers will attend at the Rangoon Arsenal for the purpose of undergoing a course of instruction in the execution of minor repairs to small arms and in stripping, cleaning, examining and oiling rifles:-
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
First Class Sergeant Instruction Arthur Moody, of the Bassein Detachment
Second Class Sergeant Instruction William Smith, Headquarters, Rangoon
Leave
On the recommendation of a Medical Board, Capt. C.F. Filliter, 2nd Battn. the Bedfordshire Regt., Adjutant, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, is permitted to proceed to England on leave out of India in anticipation of the leave which will be hereafter granted him by the Commander-in-Chief.
Thayetmyo News
Capt. Schuyler arrived here on Tuesday, 18th, and held a volunteer meeting ... This Volunteer Corps is attached to the Burma State Railway Rifles and is christened “G” Company. Lance Corporal Pitt of the South Wales Borderers has been selected as our Drill Instructor, the drilling ground being the small piece of green between the Asst. Commissioner’s Court and the Treasury. ... Mr K.G. Burne, Deputy Commissioner and elected Captain of the Corps, seconded everything Capt. Schuyler touched on and furthermore impressed on us that by becoming volunteers for active service, we are doing our duty towards our country and not joining the Corps “for a lark.” ... The strength of the Corps is 29 and Capt. Schuyler informed us that we are allowed a Sergeant, Lance Sergeant, Corporal and Lance Corporal; recommendations by Capt. Burne for these, I believe, will be sent up to Rangoon. ... Capt. Schuyler (and the two Sergeants-Major, Mackay and Cooke, who accompanied him) left this on Friday 21st for Rangoon.
Under the provisions of Army Regulations, India ... and with the sanction of the Inspector-General of Ordnance, Madras, the under mentioned Non-commissioned officers will attend at the Rangoon Arsenal for the purpose of undergoing a course of instruction in the execution of minor repairs to small arms and in stripping, cleaning, examining and oiling rifles:-
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
First Class Sergeant Instruction Arthur Moody, of the Bassein Detachment
Second Class Sergeant Instruction William Smith, Headquarters, Rangoon
Leave
On the recommendation of a Medical Board, Capt. C.F. Filliter, 2nd Battn. the Bedfordshire Regt., Adjutant, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, is permitted to proceed to England on leave out of India in anticipation of the leave which will be hereafter granted him by the Commander-in-Chief.
Thayetmyo News
Capt. Schuyler arrived here on Tuesday, 18th, and held a volunteer meeting ... This Volunteer Corps is attached to the Burma State Railway Rifles and is christened “G” Company. Lance Corporal Pitt of the South Wales Borderers has been selected as our Drill Instructor, the drilling ground being the small piece of green between the Asst. Commissioner’s Court and the Treasury. ... Mr K.G. Burne, Deputy Commissioner and elected Captain of the Corps, seconded everything Capt. Schuyler touched on and furthermore impressed on us that by becoming volunteers for active service, we are doing our duty towards our country and not joining the Corps “for a lark.” ... The strength of the Corps is 29 and Capt. Schuyler informed us that we are allowed a Sergeant, Lance Sergeant, Corporal and Lance Corporal; recommendations by Capt. Burne for these, I believe, will be sent up to Rangoon. ... Capt. Schuyler (and the two Sergeants-Major, Mackay and Cooke, who accompanied him) left this on Friday 21st for Rangoon.
Editorial
Volunteering in Burma seems to progress on paper. It is to be hoped that with the increase in number the members of our Civic Corps are also gaining the qualities which are essentially required to make a good soldier. Formerly the term “Volunteer” was a by-word and some were unkind enough to hold that the motto of the Volunteer guards was “Aye we are ever ready when not wanted.” But new blood has been infused into the Corps in all parts of the British possessions and Volunteers are beginning to make for themselves “a local habitation and a name.” The Burma State Railway Volunteers have enjoyed the reputation of seeing their eight anniversary passing over their heads. According to the last annual report of Lt.-Col. Rigg, the Commandant of the Corps, the enrolled strength is now 380, exclusive of permanent staff. This is an increase by 83 over the numerical strength of the past year, which was only 297. Of this total number, we are informed, 245 are extra efficients, 50 efficients and 85 non efficients. There has also been an increase in the capitation grant which is satisfactory to note. There are now five Companies classified as A.B.C.D. and E. stationed respectively at their headquarters: Rangoon, Prome, Toungoo, Pegu and Insein. Owing to some of the members being transferred from one station to another in the interests of the railway service, there necessarily is a fluctuation in the strength of each company. The local Government, we are told, have been applied to for sanction for the formation of s sixth Company, another Company will have to be formed as soon as the section of lines opens between Toungoo and Pyinmana. The sum of Rs. 3500 is alleged to be spent on white uniforms and boots given away free to such members of the Corps who draw small salaries. But the distribution apparently has not been very satisfactorily made for several members allege that their not being able to attend drills is owing to not having received uniform.
Volunteering in Burma seems to progress on paper. It is to be hoped that with the increase in number the members of our Civic Corps are also gaining the qualities which are essentially required to make a good soldier. Formerly the term “Volunteer” was a by-word and some were unkind enough to hold that the motto of the Volunteer guards was “Aye we are ever ready when not wanted.” But new blood has been infused into the Corps in all parts of the British possessions and Volunteers are beginning to make for themselves “a local habitation and a name.” The Burma State Railway Volunteers have enjoyed the reputation of seeing their eight anniversary passing over their heads. According to the last annual report of Lt.-Col. Rigg, the Commandant of the Corps, the enrolled strength is now 380, exclusive of permanent staff. This is an increase by 83 over the numerical strength of the past year, which was only 297. Of this total number, we are informed, 245 are extra efficients, 50 efficients and 85 non efficients. There has also been an increase in the capitation grant which is satisfactory to note. There are now five Companies classified as A.B.C.D. and E. stationed respectively at their headquarters: Rangoon, Prome, Toungoo, Pegu and Insein. Owing to some of the members being transferred from one station to another in the interests of the railway service, there necessarily is a fluctuation in the strength of each company. The local Government, we are told, have been applied to for sanction for the formation of s sixth Company, another Company will have to be formed as soon as the section of lines opens between Toungoo and Pyinmana. The sum of Rs. 3500 is alleged to be spent on white uniforms and boots given away free to such members of the Corps who draw small salaries. But the distribution apparently has not been very satisfactorily made for several members allege that their not being able to attend drills is owing to not having received uniform.
OCTOBER
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R.V.A.
Battery Orders By Lt. A. Fraser, offg. Commandant. Rangoon, 30th Sept. 1888 Orderly Officer for the ensuing week – Lt. Chandler Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week – Sergt. Lochner Asst. Drill Instr. for the ensuing week – Sergt. Wagstaff Rangoon Volunteer Artillery Dance A dance will be given in the R.V.A. Drill hall, Lewis Street, on Fri. 12th Oct. Rangoon Vol. Artillery The Military Department (Commissariat Pay and Audit Offices.) Clerks have, we hear, moved the Officer Commanding the Rangoon Vol. Artillery to obtain sanction for the formation of a Detachment of his Corps in Cantonments. We hope soon to find these men at work with their guns on the Dagon Pagoda ramparts and as their officers are sure to give them every encouragement necessary to display their zeal, it need scarcely be said that once on the swing, the 20 members who are to start the Detachment will soon get others to increase their strength, particularly as the arrangement in contemplation dispenses with the great drawback of having to go a distance to drill. |
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Capt. H.W. Jones, Commanding Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Rangoon 3rd Oct. 1888 It is notified for information that the first Commandant’s Parade will be held on Mon. next, 8th Oct., when all members are requested to attend. Orderly Officer of the week: Capt. R. Romanis, G. Company Orderly Sergt. of the week: Colour Sergt. A.V. DeSouza, C. Company Mounted Company Mon. 6.30 p.m. Riding Drill, Head Qtrs. Cadet Recruits - Squad Drill St. John’s, St. Paul’s and High School By Order. Clavell F. Filliter, Capt., Adjt., R. Vol. Rifles Posting We hear that Capt. Armitage of the South Wales Borderers will relieve Capt. Filliter as Adjutant of the R.V.R. |
B.S.R.V.R.
The liberality of Mr Arthur Barnes, late Sergeant-Major of the B.S. Ry. V.R., but now a prosperous merchant, in all that pertains to the promotion of good shooting, both in the Regular as well as in the Volunteers, is well worthy of imitation. It is well known that he has already given several prizes and he has now come forward with Rs. 50 as a prize for good shooting during the season 1888-89, to the best shot in the Corps; the conditions of which are, the winner must have put in not less than 15 drills during the season. The prize will be a cup or the money.
The liberality of Mr Arthur Barnes, late Sergeant-Major of the B.S. Ry. V.R., but now a prosperous merchant, in all that pertains to the promotion of good shooting, both in the Regular as well as in the Volunteers, is well worthy of imitation. It is well known that he has already given several prizes and he has now come forward with Rs. 50 as a prize for good shooting during the season 1888-89, to the best shot in the Corps; the conditions of which are, the winner must have put in not less than 15 drills during the season. The prize will be a cup or the money.
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B.S.R.V.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding. Rangoon, 24th Oct. 1888 The Detail of duties and parades for the ensuing week will be as follows:- Orderly Sergeant for the week: Sergt, C. Chicks. Monday, Commandant’s Parade, Headquarters at 6.30 a.m. Dress: White coats, Serge trousers and helmets. Tuesday, Recruit’s Drill at Headquarters, 7 a.m. Tuesday, Recruit’s Drill at Insein, 4. 45 p.m. Wednesday, Class Firing at Insein, 7 p.m. Thursday, Class Firing at Insein, 7. P.m. Thursday, Adjutant’s Parade, Insein, 4.45 p.m. Dress: White uniform with Glengarry Caps. Friday, Recruit’s Drill, Headquarters, 7 a.m. Friday, Recruit’s Drill, Insein, 5 a.m. Saturday, Tube practice, Headquarters, 7 a.m. By Order, (Signed) Bernet Samuel, Capt. for Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles |
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders by Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, Rangoon 24th Oct. 1888. The following diary of Parades etc. is published for information and will remain good for the remainder of the season unless otherwise altered which will be daily published in Regimental Orders. ... Orderly Officer for the week commencing Monday next, 29th instant, Lt. W.B. Addis. Orderly Sergeant for the week, Colour Sergt Harris, B. Company. Volunteers A Board of Examiners composed of Col. Hayter, Major Siddons and Capt. Schuyler assembled last Saturday at the R.V.R. Headquarters for the examination of Capt. Clancy and Sergeants Scanlen and Dias of the B.S.R.V.R. for proficiency certificates. Two companies of the Cadets of St. John’s College with their brass band were placed at the disposal of the Board. The officers named are to be congratulated on having passed a creditable examination both in regard to field movements and the written questions. R.V.A. Battery Orders by Lt. A. Fraser, offg. Commandant, Rangoon 28th Oct. 1888. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week: Lt. Fraser Orderly Sergt: Sergt. Lochner Asst. Drill Instructor: Sergt. McFarlane. |
NOVEMBER
R.V.R.
We hear that a few of the men, who have tendered their names for the formation of R.V.A. Dett. in Cantonments, are about to join the R.V.R., being disgusted, as it were, at having to wait so long for a decision in the matter. It is left to be seen whether such men will be cordially invited by the R.V.R. to join their ranks, anxious as they may be to enlarge their corps, in the face of a general application to the Officer Commandant of the R.V.A. for enlistment, in which their names figure, before anything definite has been decided by that Officer. How the Officers Commanding the respective Corps will deal in a case of this sort is not known. We would nevertheless like to see the R.V.A. in Cantonments and at drill on the Dagon Pagoda, as already stated in a paragraph in a recent issue.
We hear that a few of the men, who have tendered their names for the formation of R.V.A. Dett. in Cantonments, are about to join the R.V.R., being disgusted, as it were, at having to wait so long for a decision in the matter. It is left to be seen whether such men will be cordially invited by the R.V.R. to join their ranks, anxious as they may be to enlarge their corps, in the face of a general application to the Officer Commandant of the R.V.A. for enlistment, in which their names figure, before anything definite has been decided by that Officer. How the Officers Commanding the respective Corps will deal in a case of this sort is not known. We would nevertheless like to see the R.V.A. in Cantonments and at drill on the Dagon Pagoda, as already stated in a paragraph in a recent issue.
B.S.R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commandant
The detail of parades and duties for the ensuing week will be as follows:
Orderly Sergeant for the week – Sergt. R. Lyons
(Sd.) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles
R.V.A.
Battery orders By Lt. A. Fraser, offg. Commandant
Orderly Officer for ensuing week – Lt. Fraser
Orderly Sergeant – Sergt. Lochner
Asst. Drill Instructor – Sergt. McFarlane
(Sd.) A. Fraser, Lieut., R.V.A.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
Detail of duties for the week commencing Mon. 5th Nov.
Orderly Officer for the week – Lt. W.B. Rutledge, H. Company
Orderly Sergeant for the week – Sergt. T. Jones, C Company
(Sd.) H.W. Jones, Capt., Adjutant, Rangoon Vol. Rifles
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commandant
The detail of parades and duties for the ensuing week will be as follows:
Orderly Sergeant for the week – Sergt. R. Lyons
(Sd.) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles
R.V.A.
Battery orders By Lt. A. Fraser, offg. Commandant
Orderly Officer for ensuing week – Lt. Fraser
Orderly Sergeant – Sergt. Lochner
Asst. Drill Instructor – Sergt. McFarlane
(Sd.) A. Fraser, Lieut., R.V.A.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
Detail of duties for the week commencing Mon. 5th Nov.
Orderly Officer for the week – Lt. W.B. Rutledge, H. Company
Orderly Sergeant for the week – Sergt. T. Jones, C Company
(Sd.) H.W. Jones, Capt., Adjutant, Rangoon Vol. Rifles
Sports
The regimental Sports Committee of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, as under, will assemble immediately after Commandant’s Parade on Monday the 5th instant; President – Commandant; Mounted Company – Sergt. W.R. Rowett; A. Company – Sergt. F.C. Burns; B. Company – Colour-Sergt. W.M.A.R. Harris; C. Company – Volunteer V.J. Nahapiet; D. Company – Colour-Sergt. W. Long; G. Company – Lt. W.J. Redmond; H. Company – Lt. W.B. Addis.
The regimental Sports Committee of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, as under, will assemble immediately after Commandant’s Parade on Monday the 5th instant; President – Commandant; Mounted Company – Sergt. W.R. Rowett; A. Company – Sergt. F.C. Burns; B. Company – Colour-Sergt. W.M.A.R. Harris; C. Company – Volunteer V.J. Nahapiet; D. Company – Colour-Sergt. W. Long; G. Company – Lt. W.J. Redmond; H. Company – Lt. W.B. Addis.
Appointment
We hear the Government of India have appointed Capt. Milne of the Liverpool Regiment, to be Adjutant of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles; Capt. Milne has been directed to join as early as possible.
We hear the Government of India have appointed Capt. Milne of the Liverpool Regiment, to be Adjutant of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles; Capt. Milne has been directed to join as early as possible.
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R.V.R.
Regimental orders By Lt.-Col. G.E. Rigg, Commandant, R.V.R. Orderly Sergeant for the week: Colour Sergt. B. Wells, A. Company By Order (Sd.) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles. |
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. G.E. Rigg, Commandant, R.V.R. Rangoon 7th Nov. 1888 Orderly Sergeant for the week: Colour Sergt. B. Wells, A. Company (Sd.) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles |
The Rangoon Volunteer Artillery has just secured the services of another Lieutenant in the person of Mr Paterson of the Bombay Burma Trading Corporation Ltd., Dalla. Four candidates for the post came forward viz. Messrs. Laycock of the Rangoon High School, Lutter, Advocate, Smart, lately of the Port Trust office and Paterson.
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R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commandant, R.V.R. Orderly Sergeant for the week: Colour Sergt. A. Wakefield (Sd.) A. Graham Schuyler, Capt., Adjutant B.S.R. Vol. Rifles |
R.V.A.
Battery Orders by Lt. A. Fraser, offg. Commandant Orderly Officer for ensuing week: Lt. Paterson Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week: Sergt. Wagstaff Asst. Drill Instructor for the ensuing week: Sergt. Lochner (Sd.) A. Fraser, Lt. O.C.R.V.A. |
R.V.R. Mounted Company
The weather, which looked threatening, luckily held up throughout the programme, but the course rode rather heavy in the mounted competitions ... We congratulate the Mounted Company on the very smart turn-out, the uniform is particularly neat and workman like and they were all very well mounted. The first event was the lime cutting, for which there were 11 entries. Each competitor was allowed three runs, being able to score 2 ½ points each run by cutting two limes and taking the ring. Lce. Sergt. Touch won by the narrow margin of ½ a point, scoring 3½ ; Lce. Corpl. Macdonald and Vols. Heap and Sutherland running a dead heat for second place with 3 each.
Next on the card came what was enigmatically called “Horses up” which was found to be, riding one horse and leading three. Four entered this ... the race was started from the other side of the race course near the five furlong post and they ran across the course and finished facing the stand. The pace was anything but hot, the gentlemen jocks finding it rather difficult task to make their teams gallop together. Volunteer Heap came in an easy winner, Vol. Allison second and Macdonald third.
Twelve turned out for the “Leading or Postillion Race” they started from opposite the stand, facing towards the Racket Court and turning a flag into the straight finished at the winning post. Lce. Sergt. Touch scored another victory winning by three lengths; Vols Allison and Dickson being second and third. The pace was fast and one man got a nasty spill just past the winning post. “Dismounted duty to the front” had an entry of four sections and they went through the drill very fairly, Lce. Sergt. Touch’s section being awarded first place, Sergt. Mills, four losing their chance by one of the ponies getting away during the firing.
In the V.C. the invincible Touch again scored a win, Corpl. Lowndes and Lce. Corpl. MacDonald (sic) being next in order. Some of the ponies objected rather strongly to the dummies but they all got away with their “fair ones” at last, the ponies appearing to be very steady under the independent firing. The Tug of War brought the programme to a close, the Volunteers pulling the World over twice after half a minute’s struggle.
Sir Charles Crosthwaite, on leaving said a few words to the Corps, which was drawn up in line and congratulated them on the exceedingly smart way in which they had turned out. Sir Charles then drove off amid cheers and the large concourse departed well pleased with the whole performance.
The weather, which looked threatening, luckily held up throughout the programme, but the course rode rather heavy in the mounted competitions ... We congratulate the Mounted Company on the very smart turn-out, the uniform is particularly neat and workman like and they were all very well mounted. The first event was the lime cutting, for which there were 11 entries. Each competitor was allowed three runs, being able to score 2 ½ points each run by cutting two limes and taking the ring. Lce. Sergt. Touch won by the narrow margin of ½ a point, scoring 3½ ; Lce. Corpl. Macdonald and Vols. Heap and Sutherland running a dead heat for second place with 3 each.
Next on the card came what was enigmatically called “Horses up” which was found to be, riding one horse and leading three. Four entered this ... the race was started from the other side of the race course near the five furlong post and they ran across the course and finished facing the stand. The pace was anything but hot, the gentlemen jocks finding it rather difficult task to make their teams gallop together. Volunteer Heap came in an easy winner, Vol. Allison second and Macdonald third.
Twelve turned out for the “Leading or Postillion Race” they started from opposite the stand, facing towards the Racket Court and turning a flag into the straight finished at the winning post. Lce. Sergt. Touch scored another victory winning by three lengths; Vols Allison and Dickson being second and third. The pace was fast and one man got a nasty spill just past the winning post. “Dismounted duty to the front” had an entry of four sections and they went through the drill very fairly, Lce. Sergt. Touch’s section being awarded first place, Sergt. Mills, four losing their chance by one of the ponies getting away during the firing.
In the V.C. the invincible Touch again scored a win, Corpl. Lowndes and Lce. Corpl. MacDonald (sic) being next in order. Some of the ponies objected rather strongly to the dummies but they all got away with their “fair ones” at last, the ponies appearing to be very steady under the independent firing. The Tug of War brought the programme to a close, the Volunteers pulling the World over twice after half a minute’s struggle.
Sir Charles Crosthwaite, on leaving said a few words to the Corps, which was drawn up in line and congratulated them on the exceedingly smart way in which they had turned out. Sir Charles then drove off amid cheers and the large concourse departed well pleased with the whole performance.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon
Orderly Officer of the week: Lt. J.H. Merrifield. Orderly Sergt. of the week: D. McCoubrey
Dress for Commandant’s and Adjutant’s Parades: White Coats, Serge Trousers and Helmet. It is notified for information that Capt. Milne, [who] will arrive by next Calcutta Mail Steamer, to take up the duties of Adjutant of the Corps, it is therefore requested that all officers and as many members as possible will be present on Commandant’s Parade on Monday next when Capt. Milne is expected to be present.
By Order: Henry W. Jones (Capt.) offg. Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles.
Regimental Orders By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon
Orderly Officer of the week: Lt. J.H. Merrifield. Orderly Sergt. of the week: D. McCoubrey
Dress for Commandant’s and Adjutant’s Parades: White Coats, Serge Trousers and Helmet. It is notified for information that Capt. Milne, [who] will arrive by next Calcutta Mail Steamer, to take up the duties of Adjutant of the Corps, it is therefore requested that all officers and as many members as possible will be present on Commandant’s Parade on Monday next when Capt. Milne is expected to be present.
By Order: Henry W. Jones (Capt.) offg. Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles.
DECEMBER
R.V.R
Regimental orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding R.V.R., Rangoon 29th Nov. 1888
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. J.J. Stafford.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders
By Lt.-Col. G. VanSomeren Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon, 30th Nov. 1888.
Orderly Officer of the week – Lt. T.H. Stephens
Orderly Sergt. of the week – Sergt. F.C. Burne
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles.
Regimental orders by Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding R.V.R., Rangoon 29th Nov. 1888
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. J.J. Stafford.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders
By Lt.-Col. G. VanSomeren Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon, 30th Nov. 1888.
Orderly Officer of the week – Lt. T.H. Stephens
Orderly Sergt. of the week – Sergt. F.C. Burne
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, B.S.R. Vol. Rifles.
R.V.A.
Battery Orders by Capt. H. Bliss, Commandant, Rangoon, 7th Dec. 1888
Orderly Officer – Lt. Paterson
Orderly Sergt. – Sergt. Stout
Sergt. Wagstaff is promoted to Battery Sergt.-Major
B.S.R.V.R.
Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commandant, Rangoon, 6th Dec. 1888
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. J. O’Sullivan
By Order, Bernet Samuel, Capt., For Adjutant B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders
By Lt.-Col. G. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V.R., Rangoon, 6th Dec.
Orderly Officer of the week – Capt. R. Romanis, G Company
Orderly Sergt of the week – Cr. Sergt. W.M. Long, D [Company]
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, R. Vol. Rifles
Battery Orders by Capt. H. Bliss, Commandant, Rangoon, 7th Dec. 1888
Orderly Officer – Lt. Paterson
Orderly Sergt. – Sergt. Stout
Sergt. Wagstaff is promoted to Battery Sergt.-Major
B.S.R.V.R.
Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commandant, Rangoon, 6th Dec. 1888
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. J. O’Sullivan
By Order, Bernet Samuel, Capt., For Adjutant B.S.R.V. Rifles
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders
By Lt.-Col. G. VanSomeren, Commanding R.V.R., Rangoon, 6th Dec.
Orderly Officer of the week – Capt. R. Romanis, G Company
Orderly Sergt of the week – Cr. Sergt. W.M. Long, D [Company]
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, R. Vol. Rifles
Rangoon Volunteer Artillery Corps
Walter Sanders Paterson to be Lieutenant vice Sherriff, resigned.
Moulmein Vol. Rifle Corps
Daniel Harold Ryan Twomey, Alfred Edwin Tindall Sarfas and Ernest Ollenbach to be 2nd Lieutenants, to complete the establishment
Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps
John Fitzgerald Regan to be Captain vice Walker, resigned.
Ralph Elrinton to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Morrison, resigned
William James O’Grady to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Arthur, resigned
William Edwin Mack, to be 2nd Lieutenant to compete the establishment
Burma State Railway Vol. Rifle Corps
Lt. Patrick James Dudgeon to be Captain to complete the establishment
Upper Burma Vol. Rifles
John Neville Oldfield Thurston to be Captain vice Donnan, become supernumerary
James William Lawrence Toozs and Francis Erskine Dempster to be 2nd Lieutenants to complete the establishment
Walter Sanders Paterson to be Lieutenant vice Sherriff, resigned.
Moulmein Vol. Rifle Corps
Daniel Harold Ryan Twomey, Alfred Edwin Tindall Sarfas and Ernest Ollenbach to be 2nd Lieutenants, to complete the establishment
Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps
John Fitzgerald Regan to be Captain vice Walker, resigned.
Ralph Elrinton to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Morrison, resigned
William James O’Grady to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Arthur, resigned
William Edwin Mack, to be 2nd Lieutenant to compete the establishment
Burma State Railway Vol. Rifle Corps
Lt. Patrick James Dudgeon to be Captain to complete the establishment
Upper Burma Vol. Rifles
John Neville Oldfield Thurston to be Captain vice Donnan, become supernumerary
James William Lawrence Toozs and Francis Erskine Dempster to be 2nd Lieutenants to complete the establishment
Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps
Mr Walter Huntley to be Second Lieutenant vice Prime, resigned.
Upper Burma Vol. Rifle Corps
Mr Alexander David Anthony to be Second Lieutenant, to complete the establishment.
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council is pleased to sanction the transfer of the control of the Volunteer Corps in Burma to the Commander-in-Chief of the Madras Army.
Mr Walter Huntley to be Second Lieutenant vice Prime, resigned.
Upper Burma Vol. Rifle Corps
Mr Alexander David Anthony to be Second Lieutenant, to complete the establishment.
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council is pleased to sanction the transfer of the control of the Volunteer Corps in Burma to the Commander-in-Chief of the Madras Army.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders. By Lit.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon, 13th Dec. 1888.
Orderly Officer of the week – Capt. H.W. Jones. Orderly Sergt. of the week – Colour Sergt. R. Ingles.
Regimental Orders. By Lit.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding, R.V.R., Rangoon, 13th Dec. 1888.
Orderly Officer of the week – Capt. H.W. Jones. Orderly Sergt. of the week – Colour Sergt. R. Ingles.
R.V.R.
Regimental Orders. By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding
The following extract from General Orders is published for information:
General Orders – Military Dept., Fort William, 23rd Nov. 1888.
Volunteer Corps Appointments – Rangoon Volunteer Rifle Corps
Mr John Fitzgerald Regan to be Captain vice Walker, resigned.
Mr Ralph Elrington to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Morrison, resigned.
Mr Wm. James O’Grady to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Arthur, resigned.
Mr Wm. Edwin Mack 2nd Lieutenant to complete the establishment.
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders. By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding
The following extract from General Orders is published for information:
General Orders – Military Dept., Fort William, 23rd Nov. 1888.
Volunteer Corps Appointments – Rangoon Volunteer Rifle Corps
Mr John Fitzgerald Regan to be Captain vice Walker, resigned.
Mr Ralph Elrington to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Morrison, resigned.
Mr Wm. James O’Grady to be 2nd Lieutenant vice Arthur, resigned.
Mr Wm. Edwin Mack 2nd Lieutenant to complete the establishment.
By Order, R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant, R.V. Rifles
R.V.A.
Battery Order by Capt. H. Bliss, Commandant, Rangoon, 17th Dec. 1888
Orderly Officer – Lt. Chandler
Orderly Sergt. – Bombr. Sheriff
Battery Order by Capt. H. Bliss, Commandant, Rangoon, 17th Dec. 1888
Orderly Officer – Lt. Chandler
Orderly Sergt. – Bombr. Sheriff
Rifle Meeting
21st Dec. & 24th Dec.
Through the courtesy of Lt. Clancey we are enabled to give below the results of the competition of the recent Volunteer Rifle Meeting which was held at Pegu. The prize-winners were as follows:-
21st Dec. & 24th Dec.
Through the courtesy of Lt. Clancey we are enabled to give below the results of the competition of the recent Volunteer Rifle Meeting which was held at Pegu. The prize-winners were as follows:-
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B.S.R.V. Flight
Prizes 1st Rs. 50 Sergt. W.G. Cole, (Tie) 2nd Rs. 25 Vol. White 3rd Rs. 15 Capt. Dudgeon 4th Rs. 7 L.-Sergt. Wight (Tie) 5th Rs. 3 Vol. Irwin (Tie) |
The Sitting Stakes
Prizes 1st Rs. 30 L.-Sergt. Wight 2nd Rs. 25 Sergt.-Major Baxendale 3rd Rs. 10 Vol. Tait 4th Rs. 5 Vol. Mawson 5th Rs. 3 Vol. Penfold |
Sportsmen’s Contest
Prizes 1st Rs. 30 Vol. Mawson 2nd Rs. 20 Lance-Sergt. Wight 3rd Rs. 10 Lt. Clancey 4th Rs. 5 Capt. Dudgeon 5th Rs. 3 Vol. Philbert |
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Vol: Military & Police Battle
Prizes 1st Rs. 30 Vol. Martin 2nd Rs. 20 Vol. Philbert 3rd Rs. 10 Vol. Lawrence 4th Rs. 5 Lance-Sergt. Wight 5th Rs. 3 Police Sergt. Bispanathum |
All Comers’ Last Straw
Prizes 1st Rs. 30 Vol. Lawrence 2nd Rs. 20 Col.-Sergt. Winfield 3rd Rs. 15 Sergt. Wood 4th Rs. 10 Sergt.-Major Baxendale 5th Rs. 5 Vol. St. John 6th Rs. 3 Mr Maher |
Revolver Practice
Prizes 1st Rs. 20 Capt. Schuyler 2nd Rs. 10 Vol. Strentz 3rd Rs. 5 Lt. Clancey |
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The Bobby’s Flight
Prizes 1st Rs. 30 Uttar Singh 2nd Rs. 10 Pall Sngh 3rd Rs. 5 Visvanadan 4th Rs. 3 Hurkam Singh 5th Rs. 2 Gundar Singh |
Recruiter’s Struggle
Prizes 1st Rs. 10 Vol. Godfrey 2nd Rs. 5 Vol. Talbot 3rd Rs. 3 Vol. Samuel 4th Rs. 2 Vol. Tuck |
Police Cadet’s Pot.
Prizes 1st Rs. 10 Maung Po Wike 2nd Rs. 5 Maung Pe 3rd Rs. 3 Maung Po Htin 4th Rs. 2 Maung Po Chan |
B.S.R.V.R.
Regimental Orders. By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
Orderly Officer of the week: Capt. A.D. Dickie.
Orderly Sergt. Sergt. J. Eadon.
Military Orders Dept. Fort William, 30th Nov. 1888 - Appointments:
No. 975 Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps Mr Walter Hunley to be 2nd Lieut. vice Prim, resigned. By Order: R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant R.V. Rifles
B.S.R.V.R.
Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding.
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. P. Lyons
By Order, A. Graham Schuyler, Capt. For Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
Regimental Orders. By Lt.-Col. G.G.B. VanSomeren, Commanding Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
Orderly Officer of the week: Capt. A.D. Dickie.
Orderly Sergt. Sergt. J. Eadon.
Military Orders Dept. Fort William, 30th Nov. 1888 - Appointments:
No. 975 Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps Mr Walter Hunley to be 2nd Lieut. vice Prim, resigned. By Order: R.L. Milne, Capt., Adjutant R.V. Rifles
B.S.R.V.R.
Lt.-Col. Rigg, Commanding.
Orderly Sergt. for the week – Sergt. P. Lyons
By Order, A. Graham Schuyler, Capt. For Adjutant, B.S.R.V. Rifles
The Burma State Railway Volunteer Rifles celebrated their Christmas festival inter alia by a dance at their headquarters on Friday evening. A goodly number of the Corps and friends assembled, and dancing continued up to a late hour. The hall was exquisitely decorated by Mr Tait, the Secretary, and all present seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Lt. A. Fraser
We hear that Lt. A. Fraser of Duneedaw, has resigned his Commission in the Rangoon Vol. Artillery. It is needless to remark that his loss will be greatly felt by the members of the Battery by whom he was universally liked and admired.
We hear that Lt. A. Fraser of Duneedaw, has resigned his Commission in the Rangoon Vol. Artillery. It is needless to remark that his loss will be greatly felt by the members of the Battery by whom he was universally liked and admired.
Pegu Volunteer Rifles
A copy of the Programme of the Pegu Volunteer Rifle Meeting has been forwarded to us. It is in 2 parts. The first concerns sports which are fixed for Thursday the 20th instant and the second the Rifle meeting which is to take place on Friday the 21st idem. Rs. 100 is to be given away in prizes for the sports, which are of the usual sort, and in which the Pegu Municipal School boys, Volunteers, Police and the World generally take part.
Another Rs. 650 or so is to be paid in the prizes of the Rifle meeting. There are to be 10 matches in which people of every class may take part. Refreshments, to the Range are to eb free and “His Own” is to discourse sweet music, to sooth savage breasts, especially after the Refreshments.
Several special handsome money prizes have been given by Lieuts. Clancey and Dudgeon, Mr Daniell, Capt. Schuyler, Messrs Barnes Algie, Billings, Tucker, Martini, Irwin, Warde-Jones, Hobson, McKertich and Stanhope; so that the competition promises to be of a keen sort.
We have been asked to say that copies of the Programme can be obtained on application to Lt. Clancey of Pegu.
A copy of the Programme of the Pegu Volunteer Rifle Meeting has been forwarded to us. It is in 2 parts. The first concerns sports which are fixed for Thursday the 20th instant and the second the Rifle meeting which is to take place on Friday the 21st idem. Rs. 100 is to be given away in prizes for the sports, which are of the usual sort, and in which the Pegu Municipal School boys, Volunteers, Police and the World generally take part.
Another Rs. 650 or so is to be paid in the prizes of the Rifle meeting. There are to be 10 matches in which people of every class may take part. Refreshments, to the Range are to eb free and “His Own” is to discourse sweet music, to sooth savage breasts, especially after the Refreshments.
Several special handsome money prizes have been given by Lieuts. Clancey and Dudgeon, Mr Daniell, Capt. Schuyler, Messrs Barnes Algie, Billings, Tucker, Martini, Irwin, Warde-Jones, Hobson, McKertich and Stanhope; so that the competition promises to be of a keen sort.
We have been asked to say that copies of the Programme can be obtained on application to Lt. Clancey of Pegu.
Rangoon Volunteer Companies
Yesterday morning the combined Corps of the Rangoon Volunteer Companies paraded at the Town Hall from where they went to St. Philip’s Church. It may interest our readers to know that the following is as near as we can possibly learn the numbers present viz. Rangoon Volunteer Artillery 36 men, with the following officers, Capt. H. Bliss, Lt. Chandler, Lt. Patterson and Surgeon Pedley. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, in Command of Col. VanSomeren, Capt. Clague and Lt. Stephens. St. John’s College which consisted of twenty of their Band and two Companies, forty-four and forty six respectively were under the Command of Lt. Merrifield and Lt. Rutledge. The Burma State Railway Volunteer Corps under the popular Commandant Capt. Schuyler, who, we regret to say, unfortunately too ill, performed the work allotted to them in a most creditable manner. The Rev’d. Dr. Marks preached an excellent sermon from Ephesians. After the service the different Battalions marched to the Headquarters of the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery where sumptuous repast was provided for all, in the usual style of the R.V.A., and they were then dismissed.
Yesterday morning the combined Corps of the Rangoon Volunteer Companies paraded at the Town Hall from where they went to St. Philip’s Church. It may interest our readers to know that the following is as near as we can possibly learn the numbers present viz. Rangoon Volunteer Artillery 36 men, with the following officers, Capt. H. Bliss, Lt. Chandler, Lt. Patterson and Surgeon Pedley. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, in Command of Col. VanSomeren, Capt. Clague and Lt. Stephens. St. John’s College which consisted of twenty of their Band and two Companies, forty-four and forty six respectively were under the Command of Lt. Merrifield and Lt. Rutledge. The Burma State Railway Volunteer Corps under the popular Commandant Capt. Schuyler, who, we regret to say, unfortunately too ill, performed the work allotted to them in a most creditable manner. The Rev’d. Dr. Marks preached an excellent sermon from Ephesians. After the service the different Battalions marched to the Headquarters of the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery where sumptuous repast was provided for all, in the usual style of the R.V.A., and they were then dismissed.
Rangoon Volunteer Artillery
We are sorry to learn that Battery Sergeant Major Simmonds has resigned the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery. For many years Mr Simmonds has been an active member of the Battery and during all the time, whether at drill or in camp, he had been undoubtedly one of the moving spirits, his pleasant countenance combined with his cheering disposition always instilling life and energy into the hearts of the men. As a man acquainted with different duties he had to fulfil it will be difficult to find his equal, and as a genial kindhearted and obliging person, he will be missed.
We are sorry to learn that Battery Sergeant Major Simmonds has resigned the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery. For many years Mr Simmonds has been an active member of the Battery and during all the time, whether at drill or in camp, he had been undoubtedly one of the moving spirits, his pleasant countenance combined with his cheering disposition always instilling life and energy into the hearts of the men. As a man acquainted with different duties he had to fulfil it will be difficult to find his equal, and as a genial kindhearted and obliging person, he will be missed.
Rangoon Volunteer Artillery
We hear that preparations are just now being made between Monkey Point and Bassein Creek for the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, who move into camp on Saturday. The River Police, under inspector McMannus (sic) are busy posting up circulars warning people to keep a safe distance, as there is no telling where a stray shot may go and what harm might be done when fired by the bold and fearless gunners.
B.S.R.V. Rifles
The members of the “F” or Flotilla Company of the B.S.R.V. Rifles had a reunion on board one of the company’s steamers at Dalla on Xmas Eve. The saloon deck was gaily decorated with bunting and evergreens... The band of the Regiment attended on the occasion and performed a capital programme of seasonable music. Capt. Miller presided and was supported by Mr Stark, Lt. F. Macdonald, Mr Robertson and others. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been drink with musical honours, Capt. Miller in returning thanks testified to the pleasure it has accorded him in being present on the occasion. Such gatherings tended to weld the members of the company together and maintain a thorough esprit de corps among them. Messrs. Brock, MacLauchlan, Turnbull, Mackie and Saunders enlivened the proceedings by rendering several popular melodies and dances.
We hear that preparations are just now being made between Monkey Point and Bassein Creek for the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, who move into camp on Saturday. The River Police, under inspector McMannus (sic) are busy posting up circulars warning people to keep a safe distance, as there is no telling where a stray shot may go and what harm might be done when fired by the bold and fearless gunners.
B.S.R.V. Rifles
The members of the “F” or Flotilla Company of the B.S.R.V. Rifles had a reunion on board one of the company’s steamers at Dalla on Xmas Eve. The saloon deck was gaily decorated with bunting and evergreens... The band of the Regiment attended on the occasion and performed a capital programme of seasonable music. Capt. Miller presided and was supported by Mr Stark, Lt. F. Macdonald, Mr Robertson and others. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been drink with musical honours, Capt. Miller in returning thanks testified to the pleasure it has accorded him in being present on the occasion. Such gatherings tended to weld the members of the company together and maintain a thorough esprit de corps among them. Messrs. Brock, MacLauchlan, Turnbull, Mackie and Saunders enlivened the proceedings by rendering several popular melodies and dances.
Promotion
Mr F. Sheriff, Bombardier in the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, has been promoted to Sergeant.
Rangoon Volunteer Artillery Meeting
A general meeting of the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery was held at Headquarters on Thursday evening. Captain Bliss, who occupied the chair, explained to the meeting that it has been called principally for the purpose of electing a Lieutenant in room of Mr Fraser, Dunneedaw, who had resigned but at the same time intimated that he did not relish the idea of having an officer who would act the part of a “dummy.” It was proposed, seconded and unanimously carried that the appointment of an officer should be deferred till the 1st of the year, when a good muster of men might be expected in camp. Gunner Fleming made a few very sensible and witty remarks which had a good effect. Tuesday night was fixed for guest night when the battery will be happy to have a good many of their friends present.
Mr F. Sheriff, Bombardier in the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, has been promoted to Sergeant.
Rangoon Volunteer Artillery Meeting
A general meeting of the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery was held at Headquarters on Thursday evening. Captain Bliss, who occupied the chair, explained to the meeting that it has been called principally for the purpose of electing a Lieutenant in room of Mr Fraser, Dunneedaw, who had resigned but at the same time intimated that he did not relish the idea of having an officer who would act the part of a “dummy.” It was proposed, seconded and unanimously carried that the appointment of an officer should be deferred till the 1st of the year, when a good muster of men might be expected in camp. Gunner Fleming made a few very sensible and witty remarks which had a good effect. Tuesday night was fixed for guest night when the battery will be happy to have a good many of their friends present.
Rangoon Vol. Artillery
On Saturday the Rangoon Vol. Artillery moved into camp at Monkey point. The range party which consisted of Sergt. Sheriff and a few of the gunners left the headquarters in Lewis Street at nine o’clock and proceeded in the steam launch Kathleen with the target. The battery, under the command of Capt. Bliss along with Lt. Chandler, marched from headquarters at three o’clock in the afternoon and on their arrival at Monkey Point found everything ready. Yesterday morning a portion of the battery were busily engaged in preparing shot and shell for this mornings practice, while the remaining files were actively employed in arranging the targets. We hope to be able to give full particulars of the movements in camp and will hereafter inset the same under the heading of “jottings from camp.”
On Saturday the Rangoon Vol. Artillery moved into camp at Monkey point. The range party which consisted of Sergt. Sheriff and a few of the gunners left the headquarters in Lewis Street at nine o’clock and proceeded in the steam launch Kathleen with the target. The battery, under the command of Capt. Bliss along with Lt. Chandler, marched from headquarters at three o’clock in the afternoon and on their arrival at Monkey Point found everything ready. Yesterday morning a portion of the battery were busily engaged in preparing shot and shell for this mornings practice, while the remaining files were actively employed in arranging the targets. We hope to be able to give full particulars of the movements in camp and will hereafter inset the same under the heading of “jottings from camp.”