9th Corps. Bradford-on-Avon.
, Captain.
William Adye, Lieut.
E.M. Davis, Ensign.
W.H. Jones, Hon. Chaplain.
10th Corps, Warminster.
John Scott, Captain.
H. Ingram, Lieut.
P. Grubb, Lieut.
J. Smith, Ensign.
H.J. Wakeman, Ensign.
J. Flower, Assist. Surgeon.
Revd. Sir J.E. Philipps, Bart., Chaplain.
13th Corps, Westbury.
W. Knapp, Captain.
H.W. Pinniger, Lieut.
W.H. Laverton, Ensign.
14th Corps, Wilton.
Charles Penruddocke, Captain.
Fred King, Lieut.
, Ensign.
P.J. Bennett, Assist. Surgeon.
Revd. D. Olivier, Chaplain.
The year commenced with a meeting of the officers at Warminster, followed by a mess dinner, at which it was settled that a regimental camp should be held at Warminster the first week in August, and that the commanding officer of the battalion should apply to the southern division of the county of Wilts for subscriptions so as to defray the expenses. Accordingly a circular letter was sent out by Lieut.-Colonel Everett, a copy of which is given:—
"Proposed Camp for the 1st Battalion of Wilts Rifle Volunteers.
Greenhill, Warminster,
February, 1868."——. The Lord-Lieutenant of the county has given his sanction to the forming of a camp for the 1st Battalion of the Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers, which it is proposed should take place in the neighbourhood of Warminster in the month of next July.
"Such a camp, it is considered, would tend considerably to the efficiency of the volunteers, by giving them an insight into camp life, and some experience of the requirements of actual service, in a way that cannot otherwise be obtained.
"It is felt that, as the volunteers freely give their time in the service, they should not be called upon for a further sacrifice in providing the necessary funds, and it is to be hoped that the county will readily and generously come forward in assisting this object.
"Contributions will be received by me or by the Secretary, Ensign H.J. Wakeman, of Warminster; or can be paid into the camp fund at the following banks:—Messrs. Pinckney Brothers, Salisbury; the North Wilts Bank at Warminster, Trowbridge, Westbury, and Bradford; as also at the Wilts and Dorset Bank, Mere. Such contributions will be acknowledged in the county papers.
"I have the honour to be
"Your obedient Servant,
"John F. Everett, Lieut-Colonel.
"Comdg. 1st. A.B. Wilts Rifle Volunteers."P.S.—As arrangements must be completed speedily, I should feel obliged by your informing me at your earliest convenience the amount you may be willing to contribute to the above object.—J.F.E."