... Water! No, thanks! AN English Admiral, speaking of the intended inyasion by the French in 1798, dryly observed that the Froggies might come as they could. For his own part he could only say that they should not come by water. , ...

... retain the Chevrons on both arms. Now coming down to things that will mostly concern us in the near future. I would first speak of the splendid rifle which the Government are about to issue, but which I venture to suggest will be about as much use to ...

... is embellishing our premises a Ja carte blanche. In fact, it is all wearing apparel. I have had such fun barking down the speaking tubes, our “ Bugler” is mad over it. He barked back to the *“ C. 0.,” who l thought it was me. The canem descended onthe ...

... approve the idea of wearing a badge.— SOUTH MIDDILESEX. I and several other Volunteers I know would like to wear the badge you speak of, when in plain clothes.—CiTy CLERK. [ am only too pleased to see you take such an interest in the Volunteer Movement, and ...

... in the graceful and eloquent speeches of Colonel Walker—ill do more for the amity and friendship of the two great English-speaking nations than all the diplomatic messages and complimentary orations of politicians on both sides of the Atlantic put toge*her ...

... calling out for the military. Mr. Atkins is conspicuous by his absence from Cottonopolis, as the barracks are, virtually speaking, empty. IT would appear that Warrant Officers and Staff-Sergeants will continue to wear the sash at all times as at present ...

... MILITARY STATIONS. WOOLWICH. OOLWICH has unjustly acquired a ba:’ name, and those who speak of its great garrison and wonderful workshops, its academies of military science, and its marvellous warlike productions, will tell you that Woolwich itself has ...

... year. Its present strength is over 700, and recruits are coming in, wth?éfi speaks well for the popularity of the battalion. The 2n ...

... every man in the camp, yes, and the entire British nation. The Canadian parade may be classed an unqualified success, and it speaks voiumes when we learn that some of the men came from the remote province of British Columbia. But we must do ample justice ...

... year by f these f light) never ¢ duty.” lor the xcellent r, merit military re canoot, for by the e ere are d, withot exist speak| count, British rush or bildars lascars, quipage ognized es, just witness- \SSes O 1 1t caste, al interlifferent een got two ...

... native followers to be considered, without whom the European soldier could not exist in India. Their number is, figuratively speaking, legion. There are cooks beyond count, bhesties (water carriers), sweepers (no British soldiers being expected to handle ...

... individual corps. The Guards are called “hammel,” or ‘“sheep,” the Guards call the soldiers of the Line “field rats,” the Infantry speak of the Cavalry as “grooms,” and the Cavalry return the compliment by bestowing upon the Infantry the names of “sand hares,” ...