The Hongkong Volunteers had their annual inspection on Wednesday afternoon, the 29th ult, on the Military Parade Ground. 'The' total muster (including the Band) was 136 of all ranks. HE. the Governor, who has become Honorary Colonel, appeared on the ground in his uniform as such. General Gascoigne arrived on the ground at 5 p.m. and after inspection addressed the two Corps. He said he was very pleased with what he had seen, but hoped to see them all tur up at inspections. There were some few absent, but although the turn-out was good, on such an occasion he had expected everyone not on leave to be present. Before the Volunteers were dismissed, Sir Henry Blake expressed the pleasure he had in accepting the position of Hon, Colonel. He hoped their numbers would soon increase; he sav no reason why they should not have a strength of 300 at least.
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