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His Excellency the Governor, Lord Plunket, presented the shield given by Mr. M. Walsh for proficiency in drill, and took the opportunity of complimenting the cadets. Lord Roberta's Boys , Flog.—A Union Jack, 20 ft. by 10 ft., was presented during the year to the public-school cadets of the Dominion by the Boys' Association in London. Pm«s presented /or Competition.—Captain J. Kebbell, of Ohau, has present,,! a shield for competition among the cadets of the 3rd Wellington Battalion. Mr. J. Handley, of Wanganui, has presented a shield for competition among the cadets of the 2nd Wanganui Battalion. , The above practical manner of showing interest in and sympathy with the cadet movement is of a decidedly encouraging nature, and it gives me pleasure to record my appreciation of the action of these " IwiaZ.—As I retire on pension at an early date, I feel I should be remiss in my duty did I not take this opportunity of thanking the Government and the Education Department for the assistance and support accorded me as Officer Commanding the Public-school Cadets. Such success as has attended the movement from its inception has been, I am convinced, the direct outcome of the assistance and support I have received from the Government and also from the officers commanding corps. I have, &c, L. W. Loveday, Lieut.-Colonel.