From THE "Norti-Cutva Day News" or FEBRUARY 1% 1871
The French volunteers went gut for an afternoon's exercise in the country on Saturday last, under the command of Captain Barbe. Mustering at 3 p.m. they marched out 46 strong—artillery and infantry, with a few horsemen as videttes—on the road to Siccawei. Near the Chalet, the Corps formed into the first being thrown across country as skirmishers, the latter with the artillery remaining in reserve. Some very good practice was gone through; until, when a halt was called, the combatants were quite ready for the refreshments that were opportunely produced. The afternoon seem to have been thoroughly enjoyed by those who took part in the dul; the war correspondent of the "Nouvelliste" affirming that such parades have triple advantage—physieal exercise, practice in drill and manoeuvring, and the affording of a most pleasant afternoon's relaxation.
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