There were some good shots in this corps whose names were sure to be seen not only at local events as prize-holders, but at county meetings. Messrs. King, Dodds, Barnes, and Allen were perhaps among the best; and although Mr. Allen's name appears last he was first as a prize-holder, and at all times a dangerous opponent; very cool, very steady, and one who seldom missed the target. Dwelling perhaps somewhat lengthily on his aim, he added not a little to the suspense of opponents; but usually relieved them by increasing the distance he held ahead of them. Lieutenant Allen held a badge for Queen's Prize, the Challenge Cup for one year, and on one occasion was second for Queen's Prize. The prize meetings at the Punch Bowl were from the first held annually, and have been hitherto well supported by the officers and surrounding gentlemen, the mayor and corporation of Wilton always giving a hearty support by way of prizes. Major Penruddocke was ever foremost in inducing men to attend drills and to know how to use the rifle by offering prizes, &c., and very frequently both on prize shooting occasions and on general musters provided most sumptuously for the inner wants of the hungry men. To Major Penruddocke the company is much indebted for the getting up of the fife-and-drum band; indeed, for very many things useful and necessary, but which cannot be obtained out of common funds, or be found by the men themselves. The Earl of Pembroke, Major Penruddocke's successor in the command of the company, besides offering many prizes at the targets, &c., most liberally provided every non-commissioned officer and man with an undress suit of uniform, an expense which none but a company having a good subscription list and a balance at the bankers can enter into, the capitation grant being quite insufficient. END LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, Limited, STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS. MODERN TACTICS. BY CAPTAIN H.R. GALL, Late 5th Fusiliers; _Instructor of Tactics at Messrs. James and Lynch's Military Establishment in Lexham Gardens._ CONTAINING TWENTY-SEVEN FULL-PAGE AND OTHER ENGRAVINGS. London: W.H. ALLEN & CO., 13, WATERLOO PLACE, S.W. _WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED._ RAPID FIELD SKETCHING AND RECONNAISSANCE. By CAPTAIN WILLOUGHBY VERNER, RIFLE BRIGADE. _Sixth Edition, Revised. Price 1/-, Post-free 1/2._ RED BOOK FOR SERGEANTS. BY WILLIAM BRIGHT, Colour-Sergeant 37th Midd. R.V. _Price 2s. 6d. Post Free 3s. Containing Maps, Plans, Tabulated Statements, Abstracts, &c., compiled from authentic sources._ THE ARMY & NAVY CALENDAR 1888-9. Being a Compendium of General Information relating to the Army, Navy, Militia, and Volunteers. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. "A most valuable and useful publication and essentially complete."--_Home News._ "Everything that can be said to be directly or indirectly connected with either of the national services is to be found in this comprehensive volume."--_Scotsman._