CO129-368 - Acting Governor May - 1910 [8-9] — Page 662

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.