CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 20

personal observation at tactical exercises and Field Firing I know that the Field Battery shorts well, and believe that the Maxim Gun Coops usually makes good practic. 3. The adoption of Kharki clothing and brown belto

a serviceable appearance gives to the Corps.

4. That the members prefer drawing the Guns instead of employing coolie draught Shores a good spirit, but I

consider it would be wise to

accustom Chinamen to drag and

Carry the guns over

over the rugged hill sides and I approve of the Commandanté intention to uso

Coolie draught more. frequently in future in operations at a distance from stead Quarters.

I think perhaps that

the

the number of drills for efficient

mimber

Folunteers might be somewhat reduced in accordance with

the store Volunteer Regulations: but on this point I shall 17 address your Excellencylater on. C. Major Pemberton speaks highly of the assistance rendered him by the Officers, their efforts

at recruiting members and the great interest they have taken in the drills, competitions yo all tending materially to the efficiency of the Corps. 7. I recommend to your Exallency's consideration the

eurolment of old members to the Volunteer reserve subject.

divinition being

to

made

in the present strength of efficient members, whose

numbers are alread

small

too

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