S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Ottawa, 22nd February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse
R.O. 90 – 22-02-1900
Officers to be measured for that part of their rifle serge and kharki uniform which will be supplied from Q. M. Stores, measurements to be handed to the quarter-master immediately.
R.O. 91 – 22-02-1900
Order of Dress – Drill Order. Rifle Green serge frock and breeches, knee boots, cloaks and mufti caps. Walking Out, Rifle serge frock and breeches, long boots, cloak and Stetson (cowboy)hats.
Kharki is not to be worn unless especially ordered. Stetson Hats are to be worn square upon the head with a slight cant forward, towards the eyebrows, about one inch above the eyes.
R.O. 92 – 22-02-1900
Acting R.S.M. Hynes will lecture to N. C. Officers of the Regiment every evening for at least one hour, on drill touching particularly upon wheeling and inclining, questioning the N.C. Officers during the lecture.
R.O. 93 – 22-02-1900
Squadron Commanders will be responsible for the conduct of all ranks in their Squadrons.
R.O. 94 – 22-02-1900
Squadron Commanders must be on all parades with their men and remain thoughout.
R.O. 95 – 22-02-1900
A/Sergt. P. Routh, 2 Troop, “C” Squadron will act as S.S.Major “C” Squadron vice S.S. Major Hynes.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
Afternoon Orders
R.O. 96 – 22-02-1900
George Edward Laidlaw having enlisted at Ottawa on the 22nd February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 97 – 22-02-1900
To be in charge of Horses, Acting Sergt. Wright vice S.S. Major Hynes.
R.O. 98 – 22-02-1900
Until further orders the ration of Forage will be –
Oats - 6 Lbs. per Day
Hay – 20 Lbs. per Day
R.O. 99 – 22-02-1900
Capt. Mackie Adjt. Will lecture to Troop Officers today at 7.30 p.m.
R.O. 100 – 22-02-1900
Orderly Officer tomorrow Lieut. Cameron, next for duty Lieut. Macdonald.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
