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"That its members must take the Oath of Allegiance 

 before a Deputy Lieutenant, or Justice of the Peace, or 

 a commissioned ofificer of the corps. 



" That it be liable to be called out in case of actual 

 invasion, or appearance of an enemy in force on the coast, 

 or in case of rebellion arising out of either of those 

 emergencies. 



"That while thus under arms its members are subject 

 to military law, and entitled to be billeted and to receive 

 pay in Hke manner as the regular army. 



" That all commissioned ofificers disabled in actual 

 service are entitled to half-pay, and non-commissioned 

 officers and privates to the benefit of Chelsea Hospital, 

 and widows of commissioned officers killed in service to 

 such pensions for life as are given to widows of officers of 

 Her Majesty's regular forces. 



"That members cannot quit the corps when on actual 

 service, but may do so at any other time by giving fourteen 

 days' notice. 



"That members who have attended eight days in each 

 four months, or a total of twenty-four days' drill and 

 exercise in the year, are entitled to be returned as 

 effectives. 



"That members so returned are exempt from militia 

 ballot, or from being called upon to serve in any other levy. 



"That all property of the corps is legally vested in the 

 commanding officer, and subscriptions and fines under the 

 rules and regulations are recoverable by him before a 

 magistrate. 



"The conditions on which Her Majesty's Government 

 will recommend to Her Majesty the acceptance of any 

 proposal are : — 



"That the formation of the corps be recommended by 

 the Lord-Lieutenant of the county. 



