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A bugle band is being started, and a miniature rifle range close to the Victoria School will shortly be opened.
21. The New Headquarters have been equipped with a complete gymnastic apparatus purchased out of private funds; classes were held during the winter months and were well attended.
22. The winter clothing alluded to in my last report has now been provided,
23. Alterations in the establishment of the Corps, providing for the formation of an Infantry Company, have been approved and will come into force early in 1908.
24. The purchase of a subtarget machine has been postponed pending the recommenda- tion of the Colonial Defence Committee regarding a similar but cheaper apparatus.
INSPECTION.
25. The Annual Inspection of the Corps was carried out on 21st March, 1908, by His Excellency Major General R. G. BROADWOOD, C.B., Commanding the Troops South China. who expressed his satisfaction with the soldierlike appearance of the Corps and the smart way in which the various drill movements were carried out.
SERVICES.
26. I am indebted to Major PRITCHARD for the efficient state in which he left the Corps on his resignation on 1st April, 1907, and am glad to be able to report that this standard of efficiency has been maintained thanks to the willing co-operation of all members of the Corps and to the help I have received from my Staff Officer. Corps Sergt. Major W. HIGBY and Staff Armourer G. W. AVENELL have continued to perform their duties to my entire satisfaction.
I have, etc.,
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Lieut.-Col., Commandant, Hongkong Volunteer Corps.
25th April, 1908.
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