course,
and a sum of $7,307 has been provided in the
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Estimates for 1911 for rifles, (being the cost of 150
weapons) and $968 for ammunition. The range is already in
(
existence and involves no expenditure. It is also pro-
-posed to make an annual grant towards the salary of a
paid Secretary of $250 if the number of efficient members
of the Reserve averages 50 throughout the year and of a
total grant of $500 per annum if such number averages 100
or more.
5.
Up to date only 4 members have
offered for enrolment under the Ordinence. In view of the
large number of Ex-Volunteers in the Colony I had hoped
for a much better result than this. But it is possible
that in time the new organization may become more popular.
I have the honour to he,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Officer Administering the Govern-
➡ment.