S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Ottawa, 15th February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse[/b]
R.O. 6 – 15-02-1900
Squadrons are to be divided and classified as follows previous orders to the contrary notwithstanding: -
“A” Squadron
No. 1 Troop – 40 Men, Winnipeg - Lieut. Mackie
No. 2 Troop – 10 Men, Brandon - Lieut. Falls
10 Men, Portage la Prairie
20 Men, Prince Albert and Battleford
No. 3 Troop - 40 Men, Moosomin - Lieut. Christie
No. 4 Troop - 40 Men, Regina - Lieut. Magee
“B” Squadron
No. 1 Troop - 40 Men, Calgary - Lieut. Strange
No. 2 Troop - 32 Men, Edmonton - Lieut. Courtney
9 Men, Nelson
No. 3 Troop - 23 Men, Calgary - Lieut. Cartwright
13 Men, Fort McLeod
4 Men, Prince Albert
No. 4 Troop - 1 Man, Regina - Lieut. Cameron
2 Men, Nelson
2 Men, Fort Steele
20 Men, Medicine Hat and Maple Creek
5 Men, Pincher Creek
10 Men, Lethbridge
“C” Squadron
No. 1 Troop - 40 Men, Fort Steele - Lieut. Parker
No. 2 Troop - 40 Men, Nelson - Lieut. Leckie
No. 3 Troop - 4 Men, Golden
11 Men, Revelstoke - Lieut. Macdonald
21 Men, Kamloops
4 Men, Vernon
No. 4 Troop - 10 Men, Vernon - Lieut. Pooley
15 Men, Vancouver
15 Men, Victoria
The men should be equipped as soon as possible after arrival at Ottawa. See that the Minister or proper Officer gets all matters which devolves upon the organization until I arrive. Find out what number of horses are to be shod and have this done.
signed)
S. B. Steele
Lt. Col.
R.O. 7 – 15-02-1900
Lieutenant Mackie will take command of “A” Squadron, until the arrival of Major Snyder.
Lieutenant Parker will take command of “B” Squadron, until the arrival of Major Laurie.
The detachment of “C” Squadron will be attached to “A” Squadron under the command of Lieutenant Courtney until the arrival of the remainder of the Squadron.
R.O. 8 – 15-02-1900
When the remainder of the Contingent arrives the whole will be quartered in three buildings and lettered “A”, “B” and “C” Squadrons.
R.O. 9 – 15-02-1900
Officers commanding Squadrons will send “Morning Parade State” to orderly room each morning.
R.O. 10 – 15-02-1900
Squadron Serg’t Majors of each Squadron will accompany the Orderly Non-Com. Officer at each “roll call”, remaining present the whole time and parading in the Barrack Square at “Last Post” with his report. Squadron Serg’t Majors in front of their Orderly Non-Com. Officers who will be three (3) paces in rear. Reports will be collected by the Regimental Sergeant Major.
R.O. 11 – 15-02-1900
No Non-Com. Officer or Private is allowed out of Quarters after 9:30 p.m. without a pass. Men requiring passes must apply through their Troop Orderly Non-Com. Officer.
R.O. 12 – 15-02-1900
The Quartermaster will see that all supplies received from Militia Stores are issued without delay. On receipt of Stores he will notify Officers Commanding Squadrons who will see that their men are equipped immediately.
R.O. 13 – 15-02-1900
Officers will report at the Orderly Room daily at 11:00 a.m.
R.O. 14 – 15-02-1900
Until further orders the following routine will be observed:-
Reveille 6.00 a.m. Parade 2.00 p.m.
Stables 6.15 a.m. Stables 4.15 p.m.
Breakfast 7.30 a.m. Supper 5.30 p.m.
Parade 9.00 a.m. Guard 7.30 p.m.
Orderly Room 11:00 a.m. First Post 9.30 p.m.
Stables 11.30 a.m. Last Post 10.00 p.m.
Dinner 1.00 p.m. Lights Out10.15 p.m.
R.O. 15 – 15-02-1900
Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieutenant Christie. Next for duty Lieutenant Mackie.
(Signed)
By Order E. F. Mackie
Lieut. & Act’g Adj.
