NOTE: There were no Routine Orders Published for 15th, April, 1900
S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Green Point Camp, Capetown, South Africa
16th April 1900
R.O. 361 – 16-04-1900
Military sports will be held on Monday April 16th, Green Point Common, 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
Colonel Good and the Orricers of Green Point Depot Mess will be "At Home" from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
R.O. 362 – 16-04-1900
Detail for Tuesday 17th April 1900
Captain of the Day, Captain Howard, D. W. of "A" Squadron, next for duty, Lieutenant Cameron, C.W., of "B" Squadron
Subaltern of the Day, Lieutenant Christie, A.E., of "A" Squadron, next for duty, Lieutenant Tobin, H.F., of "B" Squadron.
R.O. 363 – 16-04-1900
Defaulters must be paraded immediately after drills to clean up before stables are sounded.
R.O. 364 – 16-04-1900
The dress for walking out will be as follows:-
Khaki frock and breeches, Slater Boots, Stetson Hats. Boots and buttons must be brushed and cleaned and waist belts must be worn without sidearms.
N.C.O.'s above the rank of Corporal will wear side arms only. No other article of uniform will be permitted to be worn.
R.O. 365 – 16-04-1900
When Officers, N.C. Officers and men are marching to any parade, or on guard, the pace must be laid down in sec. 1 para. 10 Manual of Drill, i.e., 120 paces of 30 inches per minuet which is the "quick step" and equal 3 miles 720 yards per hour.
Attention is also drawn to para. 11 of the same section (position in marching).
R.O. 366 – 16-04-1900
Until further orders no horses of the Regiment are to be watered at the watering troughs. They will be watered from pails to be provided immediately.
By Order
E.F. Mackie
Act. Adjt.
