A busy start to the fair




David - Philip Burman has QSA (1) Tr to Clerk Pooley. Silver. Named to the Indian Contingent. £285.

Hi Henk, I am looking to find an Indian who emigrated to South Africa after the Boer War - the popular histories claim a large number did. I have evidence of two or three. Although there is a China War recipient who came over as a debentured worker I would love a QSA I advertise in the "Indian Press" periodically in Natal for them but as yet none. If I was certain Pooley had been one of them......you would have been more than satisfied with the price.

Hi
I initially bought Pooley from City Coins in 1987 and was very satisfied with the price when I sold it 3 years ago.
Hope the new owner enjoys custody!
Henk

Pooley was a nice research item. I had thought he was an Anglo-Indian who immigrated after the war. I bided on it when it was at City Coins a couple of years ago on this bases Now I feel he may have been English and therefore did not feel it justified the expense. Anyway the archives in JHB have 4-5 references to him if anyone requires.

David,

I see what you mean about the group to Kala Khan. A very strong price.

I bid unsuccessfully for the QSA named to Pooley of the Indian Cntingent which I thought was a nicely named unit.

I was more successful with the South African units and managed to come away with 6 which is better than I have done all year.

Best wishes
David

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Standerton,
August 1st, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer of the Day: Lieut Kyle
Next for duty: Lieut. White-Fraser
Field Officer for To-morrow: Capt. Cameron

No. 2 Night Picquet

When men are on night picquet, O.C. Squadrons must see that better arrangements are made so that the men can get their breakfast immediately after coming in, and the relief must always be sent out at the time ordered.

No. 3 Reveille

Reveille will be at 6 o'clock to-morrow.

No. 4 Baggage

Tents and all baggage must be loaded on waggons and all mules inspanned by 7.30 am at which hour the regt. will march. The cooks must be up at 5.30 and the mens breakfast must be ready to 6.30. The Sergt of the Guard will be responsible that the cooks turn out by the above hour.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column

Standerton,
August 1st, 1900.

No. 1 Moves

The force will march to-morrow in the following order: - S.H., Colt Gun Detachment, "A" Bty R.H.A., No. 2 Field Troop R.E., 2-5" guns 16th Coy S.D.R.G.A., Ammunition Column, No. 18 B.F.H., Baggage (all units), Supply Column, Supply Park. The camp must be clear by 8 am.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column

Platrand,
Thursday 2nd August, 1900


No. 1 Moves

The force will march at 9 am to-morrow to Paardekop in the following order:- S.H., Colt Gun Detachment, "A" Bty R.H.A., No.2 Field Troop R.E., 2-5" guns 16th Coy S.D.R.G.A., Ammunition Column, No. 18 B.F.H., Baggage (all units), Supply Column, Supply Park. Order of march must be strictly adhered to.



Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Platrand
August 2nd , 1900

No. 1 Detail for To-morrow:-

Captain of the Day: Capt. Cartwright
Orderly Officer: Lieut. White-Fraser
Next for Duty: Lieut. Fall

No. 2 Reveille

Reveille will be at 6.30 to-morrow.

No. 3 Rejoined

Reg. No. 646 Pte. Sparks, G.A. and Reg. No. 390 Pte. Stillingfleet, H.C., have rejoined the regiment from Hospital.

No. 4 Horses

Horses Nos. 715 & 410 having died are struck off the strength of the regiment.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Paardkop,
August 3rd 1900

No. 1 Remittances

Men who are by any chance sent to hospital and are in a fit state to do so must at once notify the O.C. of their whereabouts and should any comforts or money be required by them they must apply at once direct to the O.C. and not through any other channel.

No. 2 Sick Parade

Sick parade will be at 7.30.am to-morrow, all men sick with any complaint of any nature whatever must parade for examination by the Med. Officer. The regt. is about to make a long march and any man falling out on the journey through sickness now contracted will be severely dealt with.

No. 3

Reg. No. 500 Cpl. St. George and Reg. No. 621 Pte. Bartram both of "C" Squadron rejoined the Regt to-day.

No. 4

Reg. No. 332 Cpl. B. H. Lee of “C” Squadron having been killed in action is struck off the strength of the Regiment from July 6th, 1900.

No. 5

Reg. No. 514 Sergt. E. C. Parker having been killed in action is hereby struck off strength of the Regiment from 30th July, 1900.

No. 6

R.S.M. Steele having reported from hospital will take over the duties of R. S.M. A/Sgt. Bullough will return to the Orderly Room from to-day's date.

No. 7 Picquets

No picquet of this regiment will come in until relieved, Officers are reminded that the relieving picquet must have breakfast and be ready to go out at the time ordered. This morning a very important cossack post was called in without being properly relieved, placed the Camp in a most dangerous position. An enterprising enemy knowing the circumstances could have destroyed half the command before the latter could have time to turn out to prevent it. The most important duties which mounted men have to perform are these, and the C.O. wishes to impress on all ranks the serious responsibility when on picquet.

No. 8 Muster Parade

There will be a muster parade of the regiment at 9 am to-morrow with arms. Muster parade of horses will immediately follow. All officers, N.C.O.'s & men must present, and the Officers will inspect the men before general roll call.

No. 9 Boards

Lt. Christie is detailed as member of the board stated in Brigade Orders to be held in R.H.A. lines to- morrow at l0am.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column

Paardekop,
3 August 1900

No. 1 Water

Water troughs with room for 50 horses to water at once have been established at the pools N. of the Camp. Units wishing to use these troughs will leave camp at the following hours (R.H.A. & R.E.) 8.30am, Noon and Evening with buckets. S.A.L.H., 9.30am & 4.pm. S.H., 10.45am & 5.15pm. Horses should not be allowed to crowd into the troughs, 3 large horses or 4 small ones are sufficient for each trough. Drinking water, water carts to fill from pumps below water troughs.

No. 2 Board

A board of Officers will assemble at the Orderly Room R.H.A. at 10 am to- morrow to investigate the circumstances under which certain articles of equipment &c were lost. President:- A Capt. S.A.L.H., Members:- A Subln R.H.A., A Subln S.H.

No. 3 Duty

Regt. for duty to-morrow, S.A.L.H.

No. 4 Clothing

In accordance with instructions received from War Office, the coats worn (British) that have been issued to the troops in South Africa are to be considered as "public" and not as personal clothing. Men in possession of greatcoats are consequently not to take warm coats out of South Africa (Army Order No.1 dated 30 June 1900). With reference to the above order O.C.'s units or details embarking for England or other stations abroad will arrange for the return of Ordnance stores all British warm coats in use of men under their command, demanding (in sufficient time to admit of issue being made), Great Coats or Cloaks for men who are not in possession of these garments (L. of C, S.A. No.6 of 16 July 1900).

No. 5 Places of Burial

O.C. units in the field will notify the place of burial and as far as possible the exact site of all men who have died during the present campaign or who may die before the close of operations as follows:-

If buried in Cape Colony to G.O.C., L. of C.
If buried in Orange River Colony to Military Governor, Bloemfontein.
If buried in Transvaal to Military Governor, Pretoria.
If buried in Rhodesia & Bechuanaland to Base Commander, Buluwayo.

Reg. Orders Contd.

No. 6

Any man found with a remount not detailed to him will be severely dealt with.

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Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Paardkop,
August 4th, 1900


No. 1 Detail

Captain of the day to-morrow: Capt. Cartwright
Orderly Officer: Lt. Macdonald, J.F.
Next for Duty: Lt. Leckie, J.E.

No. 2 Horses

Horses No.s 755, 68603, 078/683, -G nil X, having died are struck off strength of the Regiment.

No. 3 Complaints

The following extract from N.A.O. dated 1st August 1900. Discipline - "Several instances have recently occurred of letters being addressed by soldiers direct or through friends or relatives to Officials at the War Office. General and other O.C.'s will take steps to bring to the notice of all serving in their command the proper procedure for preferring a complaint, as laid down in sec. 43 of the Army Act and in the "Soldiers Pocket Ledger" . It should also be pointed out that the adoption of any method of bringing a grievance to notice other than that laid down in the Army Act constitutes an offence against "Military Discipline." The attention of all ranks is particularly directed to the above order.

No. 4 Promotion

F.Q.M.Sgt. McMillan according to Brigade Orders is appointed Vety. Officer of the Regiment with rank of Lieut. from this date.

No. 5 Divine Service

The Regt. will parade for divine service at 9.40 to-morrow those wishing to attend Holy Communion will parade at 9.20

No. 6 Patrols

The O.C. patrols to-morrow is to see that the horses are saved as much as possible and must be allowed to graze whenever practicable. Signallers will accompany the patrols and despatches will be sent by this means instead of forwarding by mounted men.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,

Paardekop
Saturday, 4th August 1900.

No. 1 Divine Service

The brigade will parade for divine service to-morrow as follows C. of E., Holy Communion at 9.30am at Headquarters, Parade service at 10 am on the grounds S.E. of Bgd. Headquarters, Adjutants and Markers to meet the Bgd. Maj. at 9.45am. Voluntary Service at 5.30 am.

No. 2 Appointment

F.Q.M.Sgt. McMillan, S.H., is appointed Vety. Officer with rank of Lieutenant from this date.

No. 3 Duty

Regiment for duty to-morrow:- Strathcona's Horse.

No. 4 Moves

No.2 Field Troop, R.E., will march to Muizirech early to-morrow.

No. 5 Details

Whenever any corps has to leave any details behind, e.g. men in charge of sick horses at an advanced station before a sick horse depot has been established, they are invariably to be furnished with a paper stating the duty on which they have been detailed and to receive orders to present themselves daily with this order to the Commandant of the Station at which they may be, who will issue the orders for them to rejoin their regt. as soon as practicable. The Commandant will endorse the original order stating the date on which he has ordered them to rejoin their corps and thus any delay can be traced.

No. 6

Attention is directed to N.A.O. No. 5 dated 3 Aug. 1900.

Regt. Orders Continued: After Order:

R.Q.M.S. Crafter has been detailed to remain at Standerton until further orders. His duties will be to look after all stores and property belonging to this regiment and stores and equipment and public property issued to this regiment. He will also write up and keep posted the Q-Master' s stores and straighten out all vouchers &c. During his absence the work of R.Q.M.S. will be done by Reg. No. 436 S.Q.M.S. Harding.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column

Paardekop,
August 5th, 1900


No. 1 Duty

Regiment for duty to-morrow: - S.A.L.H.

No. 2 Orders

All individuals and parties proceeding on duty by R.R. on lines of communication must be in possession of a copy of the order whether telegraphic or otherwise on which the move is taking place.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Paardekop,
August 5th, 1900.

No. 1 Reveille

Reveille will be at 7 o'clock to-morrow.

No. 2 Duty

Orderly officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Courtney
Next for duty: Lieut. Leckie

No. 3 Struck off

The following horses having died are struck off the strength of the regiment:- No. 205 & 133.

No. 4 Rejoining

It has been brought to the notice of the c.o. and N.C.O. 's and men are being returned to duty from hospital and other sources and no report to their rejoining the regiment was sent to Headquarters. This has caused needless trouble with regard to official papers and also mail matter and in future S.S. Majors will be held responsible that a recurrence of this does not take place. N.C.O.s and men returning from hospital will parade before the medical officer the following morning and be returned to duty by him.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Paardekop,
August 6th, 1900.

No. 1 Detail

Field Officer for to-morrow: Major Jarvis
Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Leckie
Next for Duty: Lieut. Pooley

No. 2 Transfers

The following Officers, N.C.O.s and Men are transferred from No. 5 "C" Squadron to "A" Squadron from this date, they will take with them all horses, arms and accoutrements belonging to them. The transfer is to take place at an hour to be arranged by O.C. the squadrons concerned.

“C” to “A” Squadron

Lieutenant Adamson, A
46 Sergeant Richardson

Privates:

603 McMillan
613 Campbell
626 Greaves
616 Howell
650 McMillan
607 Shuttleworth
646 Sparks, G.
615 Hall
642 Rose
632 Henderson
611 Tucker
622 Burnet
635 Wales
638 Clampett
636 Slocock
617 Fowler
618 Gilbertson
609 Griffith
637 Heygate
619 Hutchinson
649 Robertson
625 Sparks, F.

The following of the draft will remain with “C” to be posted internally so as to equilize the number of troops in the squadron. No. 647 Pte. Heron, 601 Pte. Grey, 640 Pte. Stewart, 612 Pte. Robonson.

No. 3 Theft

It is reported the Regt. No. 39 Pte. Fisher, C., 3 Troop "A" has had taken from under his saddle last night Aug. 5th one bandolier marker Fisher, one belt marked C. Fisher No. 93, one revolver stamped No.3335, one revolver holster marker c. Fisher No. 93, one bayonet stamped 68. O.C. Squadrons will have their lines searched for the same.

No. 4 Transfer

Lt. Kyle is transferred from "A" Squadron to the Machine Gun Battery from this date. He will take with him his horse ans saddlery.

No. 5 Horses

The following horses are taken on strength of the regiment and posted to "A" Squadron. S 973, H 387, T 630, H 302, S 204, 65, U 118, T 543, 194/B, 41/360, U 967, H 130, CDCD 22.

The following are taken on and posted to "B" Squadron:- S 347, H 197; H 645, U 956, H 574, H 941, 19-H-088, C 196, S 295, H 446, H 91, H 145, B.M.l.B.36J U 484, S 617, Boer Mare Pinto, U 50 branded, 581, C 968, U 391.

The following are taken on and posted to "C" Squadron:- H 466, S 407, 18HB88/608, H 622, T491, S 867, 19 H/U, 019/63, V 19, H 937, T 825, G 886, S 285, H 163, C 838, 927, H 118, 4670, C 5211 T 854, S 289, H 85.

No. 6 Promotion

Regt. No. 31 L/Cpl. Nyblet to be Cpl.

No. 7 Promotion

Regt. No. 31 Cpl. Nyblet to be Sergt.

No. 8 Promotion

Regt. No. 31 Sergt. Nyblet to be F.Q.M.Sergt.

No. 9 Promotion

Regt. No. 102 Pte. Norquay, Alex, of No.3 Troop "A” Squadron is promoted to A/Corporal from this date.

No. 10 Promotions

The following promotions in "B" Squadron will date from to-day.

Regt. No. 207 Pte. Lafferty W.M., to be L/Corporal vice Corporal Grey in hospital at Standerton.

Regt. No. 51 Corporal Mitchell to be Sergeant vice Sergt Callin left at Cape Town.

The following promotions in "C" Squadron will date from to-day.

To be Sergt. Regt. No. 501 Cpl. Humphrey, W. vice Regt. No.514 Sergt. Parker, E. C. .

To· be A/Corporal Regt. No. 274 Pte. Wright, S.

To be L/Corporals Regt. No. 337 A/Cpl. Macdonnell, C.R., Regt. No. 284 A/Corporal McMullin, J.

After Order

No. 11 Reveille

Reveille will sound at 5am. Cooks will be wakened by the guard at 4.30am. Men for duty at station will be wakened by the guard at 4.45am.


3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,

Paardekop,
Monday, 6th August 1900.

No. 1 Moves

In accordance with Field Army Orders which have been issued to the O.C.s, the force will move to-morrow in the following order I the leading regiment starting punctually at 7 am., the remainder following in their place in columns. S.H., "A" Battery R.H.A., Corps Artillery, 2 Squadrons S.A.L.H., No. 18 B.F. Hospital, H-Q baggage, 2nd Line Baggage, 3rd Mounted Brigade 2nd line baggage Corps Artillery, Supply Column, 3rd Mtd Bdg, Corps troop ammunition column, Corps troop supply column, 4 Squadron S.A.L.H. The whole of the baggage and supply columns will be under Capt. Denny, A.S.C. Should move in as broad a front as possible. The G.O.C. is particularly anxious that units should drop into their place punctually and that no gaps are left in the column.

No. 2

With reference to L of C orders No. 254 of 10 July 1900 para 4 the rules for discharge from Irregular Corps therein mentioned apply also to S.A.L.H. and Corps of Imperial Guides.

No. 3

With reference to Field Order No. 150 (para 26) Capt. Denny A.S.C. is appointed baggage master to the Brigade.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Amersfoort
August 7th, 1900.

No. 1. Detail

Captain of the Day: Captain Cameron
Orderly Officer: Lieut. Pooley
Next for Duty: Lieut. Christie


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Amersfort
August 8th, 1900.

No , 1. Detail

Captain of the Day: Capt. Cameron
Orderly Officer: Lieut. Christie
Next for Duty: Lieut. Strange

No.2. Washing

No washing will be permitted near the places set apart for drawing drinking water or watering animals. Washing may take place from buckets not less than 50 yards from the back of the Spruit or in pools in the Spruit N.W. of the town below the point where the Spruit which crosses the New Ermelo road joins the main Spruit.

No. 3

The O.C. noticed that on the arrival of the regt. in camp yesterday and on other occasions that after the horses were put on the lines a great many of the men strayed from the Camp. This is entirely against orders and the N.C.O.s are greatly to be blamed that it should have occurred. The men by going away not only lay themselves open to severe punishment but are apt when absent to throw their duty upon a comrade, which is neither honest or soldierly. Last night it entailed a patrol of 30 men to bring in the absentees; this was an extra duty and if orders had been carried out would not have been required.

No. 4 Boer Property

The men are cautioned against useless and wanton destruction of property belonging to the enemy or otherwise. It is an important matter that the status of the Corps should be of the highest grade and it behooves every individual N.C.O. & man to protect and maintain by upright dealing and good conduct the good name the regiment already has obtained among the higher authorities. The C.O. wishes to express his gratification of the compliment passed him by the G.O.C., on the scouting capabilities and general bearing of the men of his command yesterday

No. 5

The horses as checked over and detailed by Major Belcher at Paardekop will retained by the Squadrons. Each Squadron Officer will be responsible for the horses in his Squadron.

No. 6

Horse Reg. No. S.H.235 was detailed to “C" Squadron through some error at Watervaal, the horse had previously been in the sick lines and was sent to "C" Squadron as a remount. It will remain with the Squadron as a troop horse until further orders. The horse originally belonged to “B" Squadron and a Boer pony, black gelding has been detailed to replace it.

No. 7

It has been brought to the notice of the C.O. that there is a great deal of carelessness in tying horses on the lines. As officers Comdg Sqdns are responsible for the horses in their lines they must see that they are properly tied and should prevent horses getting loose and wandering around. It is the duty of every N.C.O. and man in the regiment should a horse get loose to find out where it belongs and turn it over.

No. 8 Reveille

Reveille will be at 5 o'clock to-morrow.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Amersfoort,
8th August 1900

No. 1

With reference to Field Order 152 of this date issued herewith the Bdg will march to-morrow at 7.am in the following order:- Strathcona's Horse, "A" Battery R.H.A., No. 2 Field Troop R.E., S.A.L.H. The regt. baggage will be formed up packed ready to move off at 7.20am punctually. No. 18 B.F.H. will move with 2nd line transport and should be at the spot where the R.H.A. are encamped by 7.20am.
3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Klip Kraal,
9th August 1900

No. 1

The march will continue to-morrow to the Vaal under the same arrangement as to-day viz 3rd Mtd Bdg will cover front and right flank. The Bdg will march at 8am. Order of march:- S.A.L.H., "A" Bty R.H.A., S.H. O.C., S.A.L.H. will send out scouts to the front and right flank at daybreak. No. 2 Field Troop R.E. will proceed with advance guard to a drift on the road which requires making good and which will be pointed by Maj. Elliott R.E. The troops encamped with Genl. Lytleton (3 miles ahead) march at 9 am and follow the main road. We march parallel to the main road on the right of it. Hospital baggage and supply column will march in the'same order as today to be ready to move off at 9am.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Klip Kraal Drift
August 9th, 1900.


No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer: Lieut. Strange
Next for Duty: Lieut. Laidlaw

No. 2 Revielle

Revielle will be at 6.am to-morrow and the non-com of the guard will be responsible that the cooks are called at 5.30 and they turn out at that hour.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Klip Kraal Drift
9th August 1900

No. 1 Occupation Entering of Buildings

(1) Several cases having been brought to notice in which buildings have been occupied or entered without authority, it is to be clearly understood that a written permission signed by the Staff Officer of the General Commanding such force must be obtained in future before any building is occupied or entered.

(2) Natives are not allowed to enter any buildings or farm yards under any pretext whatever. All native followers are to be made acquainted with this order and all officers and N.C.O.s are to be instructed to have any natives seen disregarding it brought before the Provost Marshall, and Asst. P.M. or the man's Commanding Officer.

Routine Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Vlaakfontein,
July 29th, 1900

No. 1 Detail


Orderly Officer of the Day: Lieut. Magee
Next for duty: Lieut Harper

No. 2 Horses

Horse branded C.V.D. on high neck and S.B.J. on high shoulder commandeered from C. Vandeveenter is taken on the strength of the regiment and posted to "B" Squadron. The horse is detailed to Reg. No. 201 Pte. Kerry G.A.

No. 3 Duties

Reveille will be at 6.30 to-morrow and the regt. will be ready to march off at 8.30. "C" Squadron will do the duty of picqueting the hills between here and Greylingstadt to-morrow. On the march Lt. Anderson's Troop taking the right flank and Lt. Pooley the left. The picquets must be in sight of the column all the time not - necessarily the sentries - but the main body must be in sight of the column.

No. 4 Rejoined

CpL Reid of "B" squadron, Pte. Mansell of "A" Squadron and Pte. Malaline of "C" Squadron rejoined the regiment this day from Standerton. Cpl. Reid will be attached to "A" Squadron for rations and duty.



3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Vlaakfontein
Sunday, July 29th, 1900

No. 1 Movements

The brigade will march to-morrow at 8.30 to Greylingstadt in the same order as to-day. 'Strathcona's Horse will cover the front and flanks of the column. Medical units, 2nd line transport and supply column need not be parked as to-day, but will be ready to move off at 9.am under Capt. Deny, A.S.C. on a front of two waggons abreast, the left column leading, in the same order as to-day. The supply park following also on a front of two abreast.




Routine Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

Greylingstadt,
July 30th; 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer of the Day: Lieut. Harper
Next for duty Lieut. Benyon

No. 2 Rejoined

Lieut. Parker, Q-Master and Pte. Carson of "A" Squadron returned from Standerton to-day. Pte. W. A. N. Hegate returned from hospital at Maritzburg to-day. Horse No. 142 is detailed to this man.

No. 3 Clothing

With reference to N.A.O. men discarding clothing must first remove all buttons and take out such pieces as may be useful for mending other garments. All articles of kit such as waterproof sheets, belts, bandoliers &c which may be cast through wear and tear must be returned to the Squadron Q.-M.




3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Greylingstadt
30th July 1900

No. 1 Returns

O. C. units will render to Bde. Major to-morrow field states for the month of July.

No. 2 Moves

The brigade will march towards Standerton to-morrow in the following order - Strathcona's Horse, "A" Battery R.H.A. I No.2 Field Troop, R.E., one squadron T.M.I. (not less than 75 men), Medical unit 3rd Mounted Brigade, Supply Column as required. Three days rations will be carried viz one day on man and horse, one day in regt. waggons and one day in the supply column. No supplies need be carried in supply column for the details proceeding to posts enroute. The force which will be in command of Colonel Steele will march at 8. am. The force will halt for the night at Watervaal Bridge where the Squadron of T.M.I. will remain as part of the garrison relieving the detachment of Strathcona's Horse now there, which will proceed with the column the following day to Standerton. The Squadron of S.H. will arrive at Greylingstadt to-morrow from Heidelburg will as soon as practicable afterwards follow the above column and if possible join it on its march to Standerton.

No. 3 Command

Col. A.L.Woodland, D.L.I., will command the troops at Greylingstadt until further orders.



Notices:

LOST on march between Vlaakfontein and Greylingstadt a kit bag containing clothing &c marked E. Bryant 19th Hussars. Finder please return to Bdg. Maj. 3rd Mounted Bdg.

FOUND Dark brown pony with saddle and bridle. Owner apply Asst. Provost Marchall 3rd Mounted Bdg.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt

July 26th, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Pooley
Next for Duty: Lieut. Strange
Captain of the Day: Major Snyder

No. 2 Cloaks

Cloaks must be carried on the back of the saddle and all men mounting guard or picquet must parade with them on. Belts &c to be worn outside.

No. 3 Horses

Horse No. 197 having died at Greylingstadt, is hereby struck off the strength of the regt.

Horses Nos. 67 & 325 having been lost from "A" Squadron lines, Officers commanding squadrons will make strict search for same and report to orderly room.

No. 4 Reveille

Reveille will be at 6.am to-morrow.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt

July 25th, 1900

No. 1 Horses

The following horse having died at Volkrust is hereby struck off the strength of the regt. Reg. No. 351.

No. 2 Horses

The following horse having been transferred to the re-mount depot, Newcastle is hereby struck off the strength of the regiment. Reg. No. 910

No. 3 Casualty

Reg. No. 483 Pte. McNicholl, A., having died at Newcastle of Enteric Fever as struck off the strength of the regiment from the 19th July 1900.

No. 4 Transfer due to Illness

The undermentioned men proceeded to England per S. S. Kildonan Castle on the 23rd June -

Reg. No. 163 Pte. Woodward, W.,
Reg. No. 290 Pte. Fuller, J.W.,
Reg. No. 482 Pte. McKeage, T.

No. 5 Detail

Orderly Officer for To-morrow: Lieut. Christie
Next for Duty: Lieut. Pooley

No. 6 Horses

There will be a muster parade of horses to-morrow at 5.pm. Horses will be brought in from herd at 4.pm. The horses will be formed up and each troop officer will have a roll of his horses called at 5 o'clock. A general roll of the Regt will be called when each horse will be checked off and sent to the lines it which it belongs. The horses picked this morning and put on the sick lines will not be sent here to-morrow. The other horses will be sent out immediately after breakfast. On no account must the herd be driven through the lines of other regiments.

No. 7 Reveille

Reveille will be at 7 am to-morrow.



3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Greylingstadt
Wednesday, July 25th, 1900

No. 1 Court of Enquiry

A court of enquiry composed as under will assemble at the orderly room No. 2 Field Troop, R.E. at 10.am to investigate the circumstances under which horses and mules were lost, also to investigate the circumstances under which articles of equipment &c were lost during the recent operations.

President - Capt. White-Thompson, R.H.A.
Members - A Subaltern R.H.A.
A Subaltern R.E.

No. 2 Board

A medical board will assemble at the 3rd Mounted Brigade Hospital at 10.am to-morrow to examine three officers T.M.I.

President - Major Paterson, R.A.M.C.
Members - Medical Officer T.M.I. C. S. Findlay, M.D.

No. 3 Duty

Regiment for Duty to-morrow: T.M.I.

No. 4 Returns

O.C. units will render to the Bde. Maj. by 9.am to- morrow weekly returns of strength roll of officers. Weekly return of daily strength. Return of ammunition expended.

No. 5 Extract from 2nd Division Orders:

Official Correspondence:

Attention is directed to para 2074, Queen's Regulations which clearly defines the manner in which official documents are to be signed, Viz. that the rank and corps of officers are always to be added after their signatures. On no account whatever may an officer whether staff, regimental of departmental, attach his initials in lieu of his signature to an official document. The instructions contained in above quoted para are to be strictly adhered to.

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3rd Mounted Brigade Orders
Vlaakfontein.

Saturday, July 8th, 1900.

N0. 1 Duties.

T.M.I. will perform the duties until further orders. A force composed as under will march to-morrow at 8.am under Col. Thorneycroft - T.M.I. 3 Companies; One and One Half Squadrons Strathcona's Horse. The baggage of Strathcona's Horse will accompany it and the regiment will not return to this camp. The 3 companies of the T.M.I. will return. Detailed orders have been issued to Col. Thorneycroft.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

9th July 1900

No. 1 Detail:

Detail for To-morrow.

Orderly Officer Lieut. Kyle
Next for Duty Lieut Magee


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

10th July 1900

No. 1 Detail:

Detail for To-morrow.

Orderly Officer Lieut. Harper
Next for Duty Lieut Fall

No. 2 States

States showing the effective strength of squadrons including horses must be sent to this office every morning as soon as possible after coming into camp. The daily parade state now sent in must be continued in addition to the above.

No. 3

The regiment will supply a patrol to do duty on the hills to the right and left of the camp. One N.C.O. and 6 men of "A" Squadron and 1 N.C.O. and 6 men of "C" Squadron. Squadron Officers to be detailed by Officer Commanding. "A" Squadron will do duty on the hills to the left not more than one half mile camp. 1 N.C.O. and 6 men of "B" Squadron will patrol the hill to the right of the camp one half mile out. The whole patrol will mount at daybreak and will do duty until relieved (2 or 3 hours). The patrol will be mounted.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Greylingstadt,

July 11th, 1900

No. 1 Moves.

The following Corps will be ready to move out of camp at 2.30 am to-morrow in the following order - T.M.l., 360 men 2 guns R.H.A., Strathcona's Horse 140 men. These corps will cover the front and flanks of Genl. Clery’s Force. Headquarters of the Brigade will march with the force. Half number 18 B.F.H. will be ready to move at the same hour following and immediately in the rear of the ammunition column.

No. 2 Line Heading.

Transport under Lt. Prettyjohn, T.M.I., will be ready to move at 9.00 am and immediately following the 4th Brigade Hospital. Supply column will be ready to move off at 9.30 am, following the baggage of the Divisional troops. The usual supplies will be carried in Regimental Transport. Three days in supply column.

No. 3 Destruction of Property.

Farms and other property of the enemy are not to be destroyed. As a measure without the sanction of the G.O.C. Having first obtained requisition.

No. 4 Supplies

When supplies are requisitioned for and receipts given it must be stated on the face of the receipt whether the owner of the farm is at his farm or on commando. Duplicates of receipts are in all cases to be sent as soon as possible to the Director of Supplies.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

11th July 1900

No. 1 Reveille

Reveille will be at 6.00 am.

No. 2 Moves

70 men of "A" and 70 men of "B" exclusive of Officers will be ready to move in accordance with Brigade orders to-morrow morning. Officers commanding squadrons will see that this detail is made up and report at once on completing this compliment.

By Order
E. F. Mackie, Lt.
Adjt.

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3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Watervaal,

July 17th, 1900

No. 1 Postings

Cyclists Herbert and Gee doing duty with 3rd Mounted Brigade Staff will be attached to 3rd Mounted Brigade Supply Column for pay from 18th May 1900 at the rate of 7s / 6d per diem, vide N.A.O. No. 126400

No. 2 Moves.

The Brigade will march to-morrow morning punctually at 8.45 am Order of march, T.M.I., R.H.A., S.H., R.E. The leading regiment will cover the front and flanks of column, Number 18 B.F.H., 2nd line transport and supply column will be formed up at 9.15 am under Lieut. Prettyjohn, T.M.I., in the same formation as this morning, i.e. On the right flank of the force with the supply park. The waggons are to be formed on a front not exceeding 10 or less than 6 waggons. A baggage master selected by G. O. C. 4th Bde. will be in general charge, Lieut. Prettyjohn to report to him for orders.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Watervall

17th July 1900

1. Reports

In making reports, Officers, N.C.O.s and men will at all times give the compass bearings of the known places on the map, and will state if personal observation, if reported from natives, or from whatever source the information is obtained, with the names of the parties it is obtained from if possible.

2. Joined.

Lieut. Adamson with 30 rank and file and 40 horses having joined the regiment this a.m. are taken on the strength of regiment attached to “C” Squadron for pay, rations &c.

3. Re-Joined.

The following. detail having been returned from Hospital to duty and rejoined the regiment are hereby taken on the ration returns of their respective squadrons

- Sergt. Richardson, Cpl. Armstrong and 9 privates, 6 horses and 3 mules.

4. Reveille.

Reveille will be at 6 am to-morrow, all officers, N.C.O.s & men must be out at latest five minutes after reveille.

5. Watering.

Attention must be drawn to the order that horses must be led to water immediately after feeding in the morning.

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3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Irondale Camp

July 18th, 1900

1. Moves

The force will move to-morrow at the same time and in the same order as to-day, with the exception that Strathcona's Horse will lead off punctually at 8.45 am and T.M.I. will follow the R.H.A., Strathcona's Horse will cover the front and flanks.

2. Telegram

It is understood that only the Lt. Genl. commanding the force can send "Clear the Line" telegraph messages.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Irondale Camp

18th July 1900

1. Reveille

Reveille will be at six am. to-morrow.

2. Promotion

The following promotion will date from to-day. Reg. No. 463 S.S. Jackson, to be Lance Cpl.

3. Uniformity

The O.C. has noticed that a number in the ranks are in the habit of parading without the saddle wallets. The wallets must always be attached to the saddle together with all small articles of equipment.

4. Remounts

The herd will be driven along with the baggage column, and the N.C.O. & men in charge will be responsible that they are brought into camp each day, and as soon as they are in the squadrons will take them over.

5. Detail

Field Officer for To-morrow Major Snyder
Orderly Officer Lieut. Adamson

6. Guard

“A” Squadron will form advance guard to-morrow. "B" Squadron will protect flanks of column. The regt. must be ready to march at 8.30.

7. Maxim

A Maxim gun under an Officer will accompany the supports on each flank to-morrow.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Leeuw spruit

July 19th, 1900

1. Moves

The force will be held in readyness to march to-morrow it ordered. Regt. for Duty, T.M.I. O.C. T.M.I. will send out picquets to a distance of 3000 yards round the camp to insure its safety. These should leave camp at 7.30 am. The road to Standerton at the present time is clear of enemy.

2. Notice

Lost!! A carbine M.M. and sling No. 801, 1 Co. A.S.C. which was left on ground near Strathcona's Horse where fire occured. Finder please return to Provost Marshall. Headquarters 2nd Division.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Leeuw Spruit

19th July 1900

1. Moves.

The regiment must be ready to move at 8.30 am. Reveille will be at 6.00 O'clock. The tents will not be struck until ordered but all other preparations will be made as usual.

2. Promotions.

The following promotions will date from today:

Regt. No. 38 Cpl. Sawyer to be Lce. Sergt.
Regt. No. 50 Cpl. Traill to be Lce. Sergt.
Regt. No. 25 Pte. Irvine to be Lce.Cpl.

3. Transfers.

The following transfers will date from to-day:

Reg. No. 405 Pte. Perry from "B" to "A"
Reg. No. 107 Pte. Anderson, from "A" to "B"

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Leeuw Spruit

July 20th, 1900

1. Fire Orders

As soon as the force arrives in Camp, the regiment not on duty for the day will detail one officer and 50 men as fire picquets. Each man should have a shovel or spade which can be had on application to Major Heath, No. 2 Field Troop, R.E. These parties will be on duty for 24 hours and in the event of the fire bugle sounding will at once fall in, the officer in charge reporting to A.A.G., 2nd Division for orders. In standing camps similar parties will be detailed daily for duty in case of emergency.

2. Feeding of Oxen:

Compressed forage at rate of 6 lbs per head and 2 lbs mealy meal with 1/3rd lb treacle may be drawn daily the supply column as long as the supply lasts, at present there is about 3 days supply available which it may not be possible to keep replenished. Please issue strict orders that the treacle is to be mixed with water and then have the mealy meal added, after which it should be sprinkled over the compressed forage before being given to oxen. By this means the waste of forage and meal owing to wind &c should be considerably minimised.

3. Natal Army Orders:

Attention is directed to N.A.O. No’s 1 & 5 dated July 11th, 1900 and No. 2 dated July 12th, 1900.

4. Moves:

The force will march at 8.45 to-morrow in the following order - Strathcona's Horse, R.H.A., T.M.I. The whole of the 2nd line transport and supply column will be ready to move off punctually at 9.am.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Leeuw Spruit

20th July 1900

1. Detail

Detail for to-morrow, Capt. Courtney, Next for Duty, Major Snyder.
Orderly Officer Lieut. Harper. Next for Duty Lieut. Benyon.

2. Appointments

Until further orders Orderly Room S. S. Bullouch will act as R.S.M.

3. Reverts

Reg. No. 88 Sergt. Wilkins "A” Squadron reverted to rank of Pte. from to-day at his own request.

4. Promotions.

The following promotions will date from today.

Reg. No. 395 Cpl. Bell, H., to be Lance Sergt.
Reg. No. Pte. Niblett, R., to be Lance. Cpl.

5. Reveille.

Reveille will be at 6.00 am to-morrow. The regiment must be ready to move by 8.30 am.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Wessels Farm
July 20th, 1900

1. Moves

The brigade will march to-morrow morning at same time and in same order with, exception of T.M.I. will lead and S.H. will follow R.H.A.

2. Requisitions.

The special attention of all concerned is directed to N.A.O. No. 2 of 19th inst.

3. Grass Fires.

As in spite of recently published division order, pointing out the necessity of the utmost care being taken to prevent grass fires on line of march, these fires occasionally occur without doubt from carelessness of individuals in dropping lighted matches. It may be necessary should there be a continuance of such to prevent all smoking in the line of march. It is to be hoped that there will be no necessity to have recourse to such a measure; but the inconvenience and even danger to the column is so great from these fires that if they can be stopped in no other way, smoking will have to be prohibited. Officers commanding units will cause this order to be made known to all troops and native followers under their command.

4. Divine service.

Voluntary service will be held on arrival in camp to-morrow as follows - C of E, 3rd Brigade Camp, 5.30 pm, R.C., Scottish Rifles Camp, 5 p.m. Presbyterians, Scottish Rifles Camp 6 p.m.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Watervaal Drift
July 22nd, 1900

No. 1 Moves

The brigade will march to-morrow at the same time Moves and in the same order with the exception that S.H. will lead and T.M.I. will follow guns.

No. 2 Concert

If C.O.s wish to hold concerts in their lines and Concerts continue singing after watch setting they should first obtain sanction of G.O.C., with a view of obtaining the sanction of Lt. Genl. commanding.


Regimental Orders by Lt. Col. Steele,
Commanding Strathcona's Horse,
Watervaal Drift

July 22nd, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Field Officer To-morrow: Major Jarvis
Orderly Officer To-Morrow: Lieut. Fall
Next for Duty: Lieut. Ketchen

No. 2 Outposts

The O.C. in command of that portion of the regiment that forms the advance will as soon as the column is halted for the night place cossack posts at proper distances to left and right front and the right and left rear of camp. These posts will be as many as are necessary to obtain a good view of the country and protect the camp from surprises. He will leave small supports when necessary. This is to be done without any further instructions after he has ascertained that the column is halted for the night. The advance party of the advance guard will not halt until the column is halted on its camping ground as it is necessary that they should hold the position until relieved by the cossack outposts. When there are flankers employed for the column , the flanking patrols are to move parallel to the column and as far out as the right flanking patrol of the advance party. Everyone should know it is the duty of the outposts to prevent the column being attacked while unprepared, consequently they should hold their ground and prevent the enemy from stealing in on the column it the attack appears to warrant it. A good deal of sound judgement and common sense is required to carry out these instructions. No military duties are more honourable or require more ability to perform than screening and protecting the Army. Officers and men on outposts, advance and rear guard and flanking duties will try and not engage the enemy if it can be avoided as it causes a great deal of delay. A skilful enemy will always try to delay a column.

3. Ammunition

Officers of troops will be responsible that every man carries 150 rounds of ammunition.

4. Brands

Squadron Officers will at once have the letter of their squadron branded on every horse in their squadron, the letter must be put immediately after the S. brand.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Orders Routine Orders
Grootspruit

July 23rd, 1900

No. 1 Moves

The brigade will march to Greylingstadt at 8.45 in the same order as to-day with the exception that the T.M.I. will lead and S.H. will follow the R.H.A. O.C.. of T.M.I. will arrange that his left flankers proceed sufficiently far to the left of the railway to protect the supply park which with half battalion of brigade will march on that side.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Grootspruit

July 23rd, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Ketchen
Next for Duty: Lieut Courtney

No. 2 Reverts

Reg. No. 432 Sgt. Tennant reverts to rank of Private from yesterday at his own request.

No. 3 Joining

The following officer and men having joined the regiment at Watervaal are taken on the strength and posted to "C" Squadron.


Reg. No.

631 Lt. Adamson, A.
604 Andrews. A.W.
639 Armitage, H.R.G.
603 Blakemore, P.H.
630 Bruce, B.G.
600 Buchan, J.J.
613 Campbell, J.G.
634 Campbell, W.J.
638 Clampitt, J.H.
624 Carey, J.J.
633 Cook J.L.
617 Fowler, W.B.
618 Gilbertson, J.E.
626 Greaves, J.B.
601 Grew, C.
609 Griffiths, W.R.
615 Hall, G.L.
632 Henderson, J.G.
647 Heron, R.B.
602 Heygate, W.A.N.
616 Howell, T. E.
629 Hunt, W.DeVere
637 Hutchinson, W.
623 Isbester, C.J.
606 McArthur, A.
614 McDougall, J.B.
605 McDougall, J.G.
641 McMillan, C.W.
635 Malet, C.C.
619 Martin, J.S.
643 Morris C.
644 Meyers, L.
620 Palmer, w.
628 Paton, S.
610 Preston, A.
612 Robertson, H.
642 Rose, B.W.
607 Shuttleworth, P.P.
636 Slocock, E.F.
627 Smith, W.
625 Sparkes, F. D.
640 Stewart, D.
608 Stringer, A.
611 Tucker, R.
622 Burnet, B.
621 Bartram, M.B.
645 Della-Torre, W.J.
646 Sparks, G.A.S.
648 Ritchie, D.W.
649 Robertson, D.
650 McMillan, F.F.
651 Burney, B.H.
652 Daniels, P.B.
359 Fisher, J.C.

No. 4 Stealing

It has come to the notice of the o.c. that men of Strathcona v s Horse have been hanging about the waggons of the A.S.C. One was seen stealing port wine last night. The O.C. wishes to point out that in his opinion any man who would act in this manner and bring disgrace upon a corps composed largely of respectable men is a villain and should he be discovered will be tried by general court-martial.

Furthermore it is the duty of every honest man in Strathcona v s Horse to prevent this and report the same should it come to his knowledge. Should any more complaints with regard to such conduct be received from Supply Officer of the A.S.C. an additional guard will be put on for the purpose of protecting government property in his charge.

No. 5 Horses

The following horses have been brought up by Lt. Adamson are hereby taken on the strength of the regiment and posted with draft to “C” Squadron.

Nos. 50, 361, 72, 150, 100, 123, 129, 141, 74, 108, 135, 115, 81, 136, 82, 75, 44, 62, 96, 142, 628, 47, 138, 70, 65, 92, 64, 221, 93, 77, 383, 57, 711, 222, 48, 60, 104, 126, 63, 69, 116, 95, 120, 124, 90, 76, 50, 66, 138, 682.

No. 6 Side Arms

It has been brought to the notice of O.C. that a number of men parade for guards, picquets & other duties without side-arms and other equipment. If these articles have been lost they must be replaced and the men made to pay for them. A thorough investigation must be made by squadron officers into the cause of these articles being lost.

No N.C.O. or man must parade for any duty other than a fatigue without all their arms and equipment unless otherwise ordered. Any deviation from this order will be severely dealt with.

No. 7 Duties

One troop of “B” and one of "C" will relieve the night picquet furnished by S.H. at 7.am to-morrow. They must have breakfast in camp before going out and will return to the column when the advance guard is formed.

No. 8 Bayonets

It has come to the attention of thee O.C. that bayonets have been used as heel pegs. This must not be permitted under any circumstances.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Greylingstadt

July 24th, 1900

No. 1 Joined

Lieut. Russell A.O.D., having reported his arrival is attached to "A" Battery R.H.A. for duty.

No. 2 Mail

The English mail will close at 6.pm to-morrow.

No. 3 Loading of Waggons

The Lt. Genl. commanding wishes it to be distinctly understood that loading up waggons with stores that are not authorized to be carried by the waggons is irregular and should never be done except in special and urgent cases and then only if by so doing the waggon is not overloaded.

No. 4. Officers

Any Officer who may have permission to proceed to Standerton or may be going there on duty should report to the A.A.G. Divisional Headquarters before so proceeding, for instructions.

No. 5 Telegraph

Owing to the pressure of telegraph work only the most urgent messages can be sent from here. Messages will not be taken at the telegraph office unless franked by the A.A.G. or D.O.A.G. 2nd dive Staff.

No. 6 March of Transport

It is necessary to remind officers in charge of units of 2nd line transports that punctuality in arrival at the place of rendezvous is essential. It was observed yesterday that in consequence of the late arrival of the divisional supply column at the place where the remainder of the 2nd line transport was being formed up the whole movement was delayed.

No. 7 Returns

O.C. units will render to the G.O.C. as early as possible to-morrow complete lists by units of all officers of irregular, colonial and volunteer units serving under their command with the view to the publication of correct lists in the Army List. O.C. units will render to officer in charge of supplies by 9 am. to-morrow a return showing the number of emergency rations they require to replace those issued; when none are required a nil return should be issued.

No. 8 Surplus Supplies

In order that waggons should not be overloaded O.C. units must at once take steps to return to their depots at Standerton or elsewhere all stores, clothing &c which they are carrying beyond those authorized by the regulation loading table. The load per mule waggon is 4000 lbs.

No. 9 Forfeiture of Service

When a reservist deserts on mobilization or after re-joining the colours, upon conviction by Court Martial, or if trial is dispensed with (under 75 A.A.) the man forfeits all previous terms of service (under section 79 A.A.) and becomes liable to serve for 12 years from date of conviction or dispensation from trial. If the man is serving abroad when the reserves are de-mobilized he cannot claim to be sent home, unless in the mean time his forfeited service has been restored by the Secy. of State for War (under sec. 79 A.A.). Authority War Office Letter No.-10a - A.R. - 2410 dated 22nd June 1900.

No. 10 Provisional Mounted and Foot Police

A limited number of men are required for enrolment in a provisional force of mounted & foot police for employment in Pretoria district occupied by British Troops. Volunteers for this force are now called from the Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps from all portions of the British Empire which are now serving in South Africa. Engagements for this force will be for 3 months; to be extended (with the men’s consent) to 6 months, if found necessary later. Men joining this force will revert to their corps if found unsuitable for police duty and also on completion of any limited engagement.

Men enrolling in the provisional mounted or foot police force who are found suitable for police duties, will have first claim to the appointments in any permanent police force which may be created in this state when the country is settled. Appointments for N.C. rank will be reserved for those members of the provisional mounted and foot police who may posses the necessary educational qualifications.

Men volunteering for this force from Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps will bring with them their uniform, arms, and equipment, in the case of mounted men saddlery included. A good horse will be provided by the state for each mounted man.

Consolidated pay will be issued which will include regimental pay at present rates and allowances in lieu of free rations and forage. The rates of pay for the several ranks will be as follows:

Lieutenant 25/- per diem
Sergeant 15/- per diem
Corporal 12/- per diem
Private 10/- per diem

Officers commanding Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps are requested to call for volunteers for the provisional mounted and foot police force from their own corps and will forward a list of the officers, N.C.O.s and men offering their services, whom they can thoroughly recommend to the Military Governor, Pretoria, to reach line as soon as possible. Owing to the nature of the duties that the Provisional Mounted and Foot Police will be call upon to perform only the most reliable and steady non-corns and men should be recommended for appointment.

N. B. Candidates from the African Corps will find a knowledge of the Dutch language a great advantage, but this knowledge is not compulsory.

No. 11 Waterproof Sheets _

O.C. units should take early steps to overhaul all waterproof sheets now in possession of troops, and to replace those unserviceable by new ones drawn by Army Ordinance· Dept. on requisition.

No. 12 Natal Army Orders

Attention is directed to Natal Army Orders dated 21st July 1900.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt

July 24th, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Courtney
Next for Duty: Lieut. Pooley
Captain of the Day: Capt. Cartwright

No. 2 Sheets

Waterproof sheets must be overhauled at once and a report sent in as to number of new ones required.

No. 3 Duties

“A” and “B” Squadrons will furnish 3 non-coms and 18 men each to form 6 observation posts of 1 N.C.O. and 6 men each to be posted on the Kopjes to the left, left front and front, i.e., to west and south-west of the Camp. The men will be mounted and must leave camp at 7.15 am sharp so that the T.M.I. night picquet can come in at 7.30.

No. 4 Signallers

Signallers will be furnished by T.M.I. on arrival at the posts. Horses will be allowed to graze and on no account are they to be ridden allover the country. They must be rested as much as possible. The Orderly Officer will go out and post the men on the various Kopjes. "A", "B" and "C" Squadrons must be prepared to furnish on troop each of not less than 24 men each for night picquet to-morrow if ordered, each under an officer to mount at 5.pm.

No. 5 Rifles

The rifles must not be used to carry bundles of blankets or other articles when going on picquet or other duties. Officers to see that this order is carried out.

No. 6 Reveille

Reveille will be at 7.am to-morrow.