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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.

Orders by Major Snyder
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Detail Camp Lower Tugela River

7th June 1900

R.O. 034-07-06-1900

Detail for Tomorrow:

Subaltern of the Day: Lieut. Benyon
Next for Duty: Lieut. Laidlaw

R.O. 035-07-06-1900

There will be a rout march this pm the same as yesterday. The squadron will fall in on their private parade ground at 1.30 pm and inspected there, they will fall in on the general parade at 2.00 pm. Dress: Drill order.

R.O. 036-07-06-1900

Owing to the disturbance that took place in the village last night no N.C.O. or Private will be allowed across the river except with a pass.

R.O. 037-07-06-1900

A wristlet watch has been lost within the confines of the Camp. Anyone finding the same will please return to the orderly room.

R.O. 038-07-06-1900

A Board of Officers for the following detail, President Captain Cartwright, Members, Lieutenants Leckie and Pooley will assemble tomorrow at 10.00 am to report on the death of horse Regt. No. 831 while at herd. The evidence of F.Q.M. Sgt. McMillan and Cpl. Hawes will be taken.


TELEGRAM

June 7th, 1900

From: O.C. STRATHCONA'S HORSE

To: MAJOR SNYDER
STRATHCONA'S HORSE
LOWER TUGELA CAMP


Have all men, horses, guns, ammunition and camp equipment ready to move on the first train for Newcastle to be followed by transport, pack animals and vehicles. Every use is to be made of ordinary train. Arrangements being made by General Manager for train to stop at Ladysmith and Olisburg for feeding and watering. Officers Commanding trains must wire to commandants of these stations what rations he requires, for men, horses, one days full ration should be taken each from Tugela.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Green Point Camp, Capetown, South Africa

9th May 1900

R.O. 535 – 09-05-1900

Detail for Tomorrow:

Subaltern of the Day, Lieut. Fall, P.E.
Next for duty, Lieut. Christie, A.E.

R.O. 536-09-05-1900

The following transfer of horses will take place from today and be allotted to the Officers, N.C.O.'s and Men named after the numbers:-

No. 190 - "A" to "C" for Major Laurie
No. 35 - "B" to "C" for Capt. Howard
No. 225 - "B" to "C" for Lieut. Macdonald
No. 285 - "B" to "C" for Lieut. Leckie
No. 136 - "B" to "C" for Lieut. Pooley

R.O. 537-09-05-1900

The following transfer of horses to the Regimental Staff will take place from today and be allotted to the Officers, N.C.O.'s and Men named after the numbers:-

No. 433, 564, 577 to Lt. Col. Steele
No. 596, 347, 307 to Major Belcher
No. 264 to Lieut. Mackie
No. 294 to Staff Sgt. Brigham
No. 298, 291 Pte. Griffin
No. 130, 203 Pte. Irwin

R.O. 538-09-05-1900

The following appointment will date from 26th April 1900. Regt. No. 287 Private W. Dawson to be Shoeing-Smith to "C" Squadron vice Private Simmell deceased.

R.O. 539-09-05-1900

Regt. No. 393 Private Wilson, C.R. having cables from England his inability to rejoin is hereby struck off the strength of the regiment from 12th March 1900.



AFTER ORDER

R.O. 540-09-05-1900

"A" and "B" Squadrons will parade as usual tomorrow at 8.30 am. General Parade at 9.00 am.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Green Point Camp, Capetown, South Africa

20th April 1900

R.O. 403 – 20-04-1900

Detail for Saturday 21st April 1900

Captain of the Day, Captain Cameron C. W., of "B" Squadron, next for duty, Captain Cartwright F. L. of "C" Squadron.

Subaltern of the Day, Lieutenant Pooley, C.E., of "C" Squadron, next for duty, Lieutenant Laidlaw, G. E. of "C" Squadron.

R.O. 404 – 20-04-1900

The agent of the Economic Life Assurance Society will be in the lines this afternoon to insure the lives of the men who desire it.

R.O. 405 – 20-04-1900

Until further orders C.O.'s Orders will be at 11.00 am.

R.O. 406 – 20-04-1900

The drill this p.m. will be of one hour duration, the second drill hour from 2.45 p.m. will be spent in exercising the horses. Each squadron will walk their horses around and withing the limit of their own lines. The sick horses will be exercised in the sick horse lines.

R.O. 407 – 20-04-1900

The water carts will be filled this afternoon for watering horses.

R.O. 408 – 20-04-1900

Cowboys and scouts who have been taken and placed on Regimental Staff as drivers and wagon men must be returned to their squadrons at once. Their Regimental Numbers and names must be handed in to the Orderly Room immediately. Other men will be appointed.

R.O. 409 – 20-04-1900

The following transfer will date from to-day. Reg. No. 24 Private Hogarthh, W. from "A" Squadron to regimental Staff for duty as cook.

R.O. 410 – 20-04-1900

Officers will be responsible that their batmen roll their tents properly. The picket lines for officers horses will be laid tomorrow. Officers grooms will have the Officers horses placed there on the work being completed. The lines will run between "A" and "C" Squadron tents.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Green Point Camp, Capetown, South Africa

19th April 1900

Morning Order

R.O. 384 – 19-04-1900

On no account must be cartridges be placed in the rifles or in the chamber of the revolvers, Officers and N.C.O.'s, will examine arms on all troop parades from time to time.

R.O. 385 – 19-04-1900

On mounted and dismounted parade troop officers must be particular to give the signals as well as the word of command before the men move out.

R.O. 386 – 19-04-1900

"C" Squadron will shift their lines tomorrow morning at 7.45, to the lines recently vacated by Lord Lovatt's Scouts. Room will be left behind "A" and "C" Squadron tents to put them down two lines for regimental staff and squadron officers' horses.

R.O. 387 – 19-04-1900

The C.O. desires to convey to the Officers, N.C.O.'s and Men his pleasure at the way in which all ranks worked at the mounted parades yesterday.

After Order

R.O. 388 – 19-04-1900

The Officers' Messes of the regiment will until further orders be as follows in according with the custom of the Army:-

The Officers of each squadron together with the regimental staff together each forming a mess of seven consisting of the Squadron Officers and the Officer in Command of the Machine Gun. The Regimental Staff will consist of Officer Commanding, Second-in-Command, Adjutant, Quarter- Master, Lt. Surgeon, Vety-Surgeon, Transport Officer.

R.O. 389 – 19-04-1900

Troop Officers must be particular to instruct their men how and when to salute and to see that their instructions are carried out correctly.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Green Point Camp, Capetown, South Africa

19th April 1900

R.O. 390 – 19-04-1900

The following transfers will take place from today:-

Captain Howard, D. H., from "A" Squadron to "C" Squadron
Captain Cartwright, F.L., from "C" Squadron to "A" Squadron

R.O. 391 – 19-04-1900

Detail for Friday 20th April 1900

Captain of the Day, Captain Howard, D.W., of "C" Squadron, next for duty, Captain Cameron, C.W.

Subaltern of the Day, Lieutenant Kirkpatrick, of "B" Squadron, next for duty, Lieutenant Pooley, F.E.

R.O. 392 – 19-04-1900

The regiment will parade today after afternoon drill for pay.

R.O. 393 – 19-04-1900

All squadron and troop officers mut pay particular attention that the tents occupied by their men are at all times in a tidy condition and the guys tight during fine weather.

R.O. 394 – 19-04-1900

Until further orders morning parade will fall in at 8.00 am instead of 7.45 am. The 15 minuets is given to enable all ranks to shave. No excuse will be accepted for anyone parading dirty.

R.O. 395 – 19-04-1900

Black boots and plack putties will be worn until further orders for dismounted drills and all duties around the camp. The Officers must see that the mens' putties are properly fitted and rolled.

R.O. 396 – 19-04-1900

"A" Squadron will not parade for drill tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, they will utilise the afternoon for washing under clothes and cleaning up generally. "B" Squadron will have Saturday morning and "C" Squadron will have Saturday afternoon.

R.O. 397 – 19-04-1900

The following punishment for absense was awarded by Lt. Col. Steele, Reg. No. 162 Private Wilson, F., 53 hours absent, three days pay.

R.O. 398 – 19-04-1900

The following fines were inflicted for drunkeness:- Regt. No. 275 Private Fanning, W., 2s/6d, regt. No. 408 Private Mallallue, J., 2s/6d.

R.O. 399 – 19-04-1900

Until further orders at morning parade the first half hour will be spent in "setting up drill" and saluting.

R.O. 400 – 19-04-1900

As there are a number of men with incomplete kits, Squadron Officers will see that their men are fitted out at once with every article.

R.O. 401 – 19-04-1900

Attention is drawn to the untidy state of all tents in camp. This must not be. It is the duty of every member of the regiment to look after the cleanliness and general tidiness of the camp and officers must see that such is carried out. Reg. Order No. 393 refers to all tents in Camp.

R.O. 402 – 19-04-1900

On to-day's parade as on previous occasions no attention was paid to signals. Only two or three Officers gave signals as well as words of command.

The files in rear of the troops in line omitted to insist upon the centre guides covering the troop leaders but made the men touch in to the center of the squadron.

Men were allowed to shuffle about when standing at attention when it is well known to all that corrections should only be made when men are ordered to dress or when on the move. The O.C. regrets that he should again call to the attention of the Officers and N.C.O.'s to these important details. More attention must be paid to these points in the future.

s.s. Monterey, 5th April 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Troops on Board

R.O. 254 – 05-04-1900

A board of Officers of the following detail, President, Captain Howard, Members, Lieutenants Tobin and Benyon, will assemble today and report on the loss of the following horses, regimentally numbered:- “B” Squadron, 358, 380, “C” Squadron, 135, 201, 302. The evidence of Vet. Surgn. Stephenson and F.Q.M. Sergt. McMillan will be taken.

R.O. 255 – 05-04-1900

The following appointments to the Regimntal Staff are published for the information of all concerned.

To Be Batmen:

Regt. No. 201 Private Kerr, G.F. )
Regt. No. 310 Private Shaw, R. ) To Lt. Col. Steele

Regt. No. 346 Private Pym, H.M. )
Regt. No. 114 Private Doherty, G.A.) To Major Belcher

Regt. No. 197 Private Gilmore, I.F. )To Lieut. Snider
Regt. No. 72 Private McLeod, W.R. )To Lieut. Parker
Regt. No. 278 Private Clarke, W. M. )To Lieut. Keenan
Regt. No. 492 Private Mulligan, F. )To Lieut. Stebenson
Regt. No. 203 Private Irwin, H. )R.S.M. Steele

To Be. Cooks:

Regt. No. 167 Private Anderson, L. L.
Regt. No. 266 Private Whiteley, F. C.

To Be Drivers:

Regt. No. 488 Private Stranger, F.
Regt. No. 244 Private Ruete, G.F.
Regt. No. 254 Private Sutherland, R.
Regt. No. 217 Private McDonald, I.R.
Regt. No. 477 Private Howe, S.
Regt. No. 81 Private Orr, F. W.
Regt. No. 26 Private Loney, M. F.
Regt. No. 316 Private Abbot, P.
Regt. No. 240 Private Quick, H. H.
Regt. No. 342 Private Ryan, I.
Regt. No. 320 Private Cooke, W.

To be Wagonmen:

Regt. No. 291 Private Griffin, I.
Regt. No. 47 Private Morrison, J.
Regt. No. 421 Private Harte, C.E.

R.O. 256 – 05-04-1900

The following promotions and appointments are published for the information of all concerned.

The N. C. Officers and Men will be posted to the Troops designated opposite their names.

To be Corporal Shoeing Smiths:

"A" Squadron - Regt. No. 86 Private Dixon, J. 1st Troop
"B" Squadron - Regt. No. 423 Private McKuge, G. 2nd Troop
"C" Squadron - Regt. No. 285 Private Burke, B. 3rd Troop

To Be Shoeing Smith:

"C" Squadron - Regt. No. 364 Private Hunter, E.F. 2nd Troop

"A" Squadron

To be Drivers:

Regt. No. 457 Private McLellan, A. R. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 68 Private Martin, R. D. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 71 Private Drever, A. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 104 Private Thorne, A. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 103 Private Harley, J. 3rd Troop
Regt. No. 60 Private Edwards, E. H. 3rd Troop

To be Wagon Men:

Regt. No. 116 Private Bastien, H. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 132 Private Read, J. 4th Troop

To be Batmen:

Regt. No. 150, Private Lamond, D. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 464, Private Lowe, A. R. 1st Troop) Major Snyder

Regt. No. 505, Private Perry, J. 3rd Troop)
Regt. No. 55, Pte. Townsend, H. 3rd Troop) Capt. Howard

Regt. No. 80, Private Jackson, W. 2nd Troop)
Regt. No. 63, Pte. Gowler, A.W. 2nd Troop) Lieut. Fall

Regt. No. 117 Private Rushe, N. 3rd Troop)
Regt. No. 124 Private Mathews, F 3rd Troop) Lieut. Christie

Regt. No. 156 Private Sayce, W. 4th Troop)
Regt. No. 164 Private Wyae, D. 4th Troop) Lieut. Ketchen

Regt. No. 166 Private Yule, B. 4th Troop)
Regt. No. 163 Pte. Woodward, W. 4th Troop) Lieut. Magee

Regt. No. 8 Private Locke, C. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 39 Private Treston, J. 1st Troop) Lieut. Mackie

"B" Squadron

To be Drivers:

Regt. No. 220 Private Macdonald, A. D. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 194 Private Freeze, J. R. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 213 Private Milne, J. F. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 507 Private Thomas, G. D. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 438 Private Cross, J. R. 3rd Troop
Regt. No. 430 Private Hobson, F. 3rd Troop

To be Wagonmen

Regt. No. 186 Private Douglas, F.G.A. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 177 Private Bertram, C.F. 4th troop

To be Batmen

Regt. No. 482 Private McKeage, F.G. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 478 Private Hazlett, J. 1st Troop) Maj. Jarvis

Regt. No. 251 Private Sharples, W.A. 3rd Troop)
Regt. No. 259 Private Walker, J. 3rd Troop) Capt. Cameron

Regt. No. 187 Private Dupen, A. G. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 481 Private Leder, B. 1st Troop) Lieut. Strange

Regt. No. 233 Private Pillans, R. B. 2nd Troop)
Regt. No. 189 Private Edwards, A.J. 2nd Troop) Lt. Courtney

Regt. No. 228 Private Niblock, B.C. 2nd Troop)
Regt. No. 489 Private Thompson, F. 3rd Troop) Lieut. Tobin

Regt. No. 226 Private McCloy, R. 4th Troop)
Regt. No. 202 Private Hardy, A. 4th Troop) Lt. Kirkpatrick

"C" Squadron

To be Drivers:

Regt. No. 276 Private Bousfield, J. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 283 Private Nesbitt, J. 1st Troop
Regt. No. 417 Private Brigham, R. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 385 Private Murray, J. W. 2nd Troop
Regt. No. 376 Private Brent, W. 3rd Troop
Regt. No. 363 Private Harris, C.C. 3rd Troop

To be Wagonmen

Regt. No. 326 Private Fader, C. J. 3rd Troop
Regt. No. 358 Private Custance, T.F. 4th Troop

To be Batmen

Regt. No. 407 Private McRae, J. 2nd Troop)
Regt. No. 327 Private Fraser, J. A. 2nd Troop) Maj. Laurie

Regt. No. 313 Private Wilkie, J. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 306 Private Norton, F. 1st Troop) Capt Cartwright

Regt. No. 297 Private Jones, A. 1st Troop)
Regt. No. 299 Private Kennedy, J. 1st Troop) Lieut. Fraser

Regt. No. 339 Private MacKenzie, A. 2nd Troop)
Regt. No. 350 Private Simpson, P. 2nd Troop) Lieut. Leckie

Regt. No. 377 Private Bolton, N. 3rd Troop)
Regt. No. 359 Private Fisher, J. C. 3rd Troop) Lt. MacDonald

Regt. No. 502 Private Winkel, C. 4th Troop)
Regt. No. 414 Private Eyre, G. 4th Troop) Lieut. Pooley

Regt. No. 13 Private Burton, A. Lieut. Laidlaw

Regt. No. 78 Private Flotten, P. 2nd Troop "A") S.S.M. Hooper
Regt. No. 325 Private Dunne, F. 2nd Troop "C") S.S.M. Haynes
Regt. No. 183 Private Clayton, E. 1st Troop "B") S.S.M. Richards

To Be Bugler

"C" Squadron Regt. No. 460, Private E. McCormack
"B" Squadron Regt. No. 221, Private E. Mackintosh

R.O. 256 – 05-04-1900

The following transfers are published for the information of all concerned.

"A" to "B" Squadron

32 Private Powell, F.N. to replace Regt. No. 505 Private Perry
161 Private Tegart, H. to replace Regt. No. 163 Private Woodward W.
96 Private Hazeldine F.A. to replace Regt. No. 164 Private Wyse, D.
69 Private Goodbun, O. H. to replace Regt. No. 217 Private MacDonald B.
162 Private Wilson, F. to replace Regt. No. 254 Private Sutherland, B.
90 Private Stutt, W. to replace Regt. No. 203 Private Irwin, B

To Regimental Staff

Regt. No. 217 Private MacDonald B. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 254 Private Sutherland, B. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 203 Private Irwin, B. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 73 Private McLeod, W. from "A" to Regt. Staff for Quartermaster
Regt. No. 114 Private Doherty, G. A. from "A" to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 492 Private Mulligan, F. from "B" to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 210 Private Lynch from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 203 Private Irwin, H. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 90 Private Stutt, W. A. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 488 Private Stanger, P. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 467 Private Thompson, H. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 214 Private Ruete, G. F. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 216 Private Miller, A. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 254 Private Sutherland, R. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 217 Private McDonald, P.R. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 477 Private Howe. S. from "B" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 505 Private Perry, J. from "B" Squadron to "A" Squadron
Regt. No. 164 Private Wyse, D. from "B" Squadron to "A" Squadron
Regt. No. 163 Private Woodward, W. from "B" Squadron to "A" Squadron
Regt. No. 454 Private Vernon, A.A. from Regimental Staff to "C" Squadron
Regt. No. 455 Private Gainsford, W. F. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 353 Private Winerals, R.A. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 329 Private Halcro, A. J. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 310 Private Shaw, R. from "C" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 346 Private Pym, H.M. from "C" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 278 Private Clarke, W.M. from "C" Squadron to Regimental Staff
Regt. No. 41 Private Wade, R. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron
Regt. No. 431 Private Linton, R. from Regimental Staff to "B" Squadron

The above transfers to be made immediately

R.O. 257 – 05-04-1900

Officer of the Day for tomorrow, Lieutenants Boyd, R.C.R.I., next for duty Lieutenant Winters, R.C.R.I.

R.O. 258 – 05-04-1900

The detail for stable duties is as follows :-

Mounting 8:00 a.m., Major Laurie in command :-

4st Troop “A” Squadron, 2nd and 3rd Troop “B” Squadron

Mounting 8:00 p.m. Captain Howard in command :-

1st Troop “A” Squadron, 3rdt and 4th Troops “C” Squadron

R.O. 259 – 05-04-1900

Detail for drill for April 6th, 1900:-

5.30 am to 6.30 am No. 1, 2 and 3 of "A" Squadron
6.30 am to 7.30 am No. 1, "B", 3, & 4 of "C" Squadron
4.00 pm to 5.00 pm., Nos. 2 & 3 of "A" and No. 1 of "B" Squadron
5.00 pm to 6.00 pm., No. 4 of "B" and Nos. 1 and 2 of "C"
6.00 pm to 7.00 pm all S. Sergts. under Sgt. D'Amour

9.00 am to 10.00 am the first 20 men of No. 1 "B", Officers and N.C. Officers.

Drill: Firing Exercise

10.00 am to 11.00 am Captains of Squadrons, Troop and Staff Officers.

Drill: Manual and Firing Exercises

3.00 pm to 4.00 pm, the 1st twenty (20) men of No. 4 "C", Officers and N.C. Officers

R.O. 260 – 05-04-1900

A board of Officers of the following detail, President, Captain Cameron, Members, Lieutenants Fall and Leckie, will assemble today and report on the loss of the following horses, regimentally numbered:- “A” Squadron, 80, 278, and 262, “B” Squadron, 342. The evidence of Vet. Surgn. Stephenson and F.Q.M. Sergt. McMillan will be taken.

R.O. 261 – 05-04-1900

The following horses having died of pneumonia on the 2nd April 1900 are hereby struck off the strength of the regiment. No.s 65 "A", 467 "R.S." & 437 "B".

R.O. 262 – 05-04-1900

The Q-master will issue at once the letters "S H" for the shoulder straps and the badges for the collars and service caps.

The letters "S H" will be placed on each shoulder strap, One (1) inch above the seam and three-eights ( 3/8 ) inch apart.

The badges will be placed on service caps three (3) inches from front seam and one (1) inch above the seam on the left side.

The badges on collar of Rifle Green Serge, one (1) inch from the edge of collar on eather side.

s.s. Monterey, 21st March 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Troops on Board

R.O. 154 – 21-03-1900

The detail for stable duties mounting at 8.00 p.m. tonight the 21st inst. and at 8.00 a.m., the 22nd inst. is as follows :-

Troops 2 and 3 “C” Squadron, 21st inst.
Troop 4 of “C” and Troop 1 of “A” Squadron 22nd inst.

Lieutenant Benyon will take command of troop 4 of “C” Squadron vice Lieutenant Pooley off duty; for this detail only.

R.O. 155 – 21-03-1900

Captain of the day tomorrow – Captain Howard, next for duty, Captain Cameron. Orderly Officer for tomorrow, Lieutenant Sutton, attached, next for duty, Lieutenant Strange.

R.O. 156 – 21-03-1900

Squadron Officers must pay particular attention to the cleaning of men’s quarters. Their inspections must be close and thorough and they should see that troop Officers and N.C. Officers attend during the cleaning hours. Water is not to be thrown over mess decks. But the fatigue detail will wash the decks with cloths and dry them thoroughly.

R.O. 157 – 21-03-1900

Officers Commanding Squadrons are directed to obtain for the information of the Officer Commanding the names of all men in their command who will make first class scouts.

R.O. 158 – 21-03-1900

Officers Commanding Squadrons will have two (2) men detailed from each troop to look after all arms. The men so employed will be excused all duties except drill and C.O.’s parades.

R.O. 159 – 21-03-1900

Until further orders Troop 1 of “A” Squadron will perform all guard duties under the command of Lieutenant Harper.

R.O. 160 – 21-03-1900

Until further orders the detachment of R. C. R. Infantry (S.S. BN.) attached will furnish daily a guard of one Officer, one Sergeant, one Corporal and twenty-four 24 men mounting at 6.00 p.m.

R.O. 161 – 21-03-1900

Officers Commanding Squadrons will have a paste label showing name and number of each N.C.O. and Man put on the right side of butt of each rifle and another label showing Troop and Squadron on the heel of butt.

No Orders Issued for March 12th, 1900
On Train Enroute to Ottawa to Montreal

No Orders Issued for March 13th, 1900
On Train Enroute to Montreal to Halifax


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Halifax, 14th March 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse

R.O. 118– 14-03-1900

The following Officers are detailed for duty as under :-

Orderly Officer 15th inst. at Exhibition Grounds – Lieutenant Laidlaw
Orderly Officer 15th inst. at Armoury – Lieutenant White-Fraser
Orderly Officer 16th inst. at Exhibition Grounds – Lieutenant Magee
Orderly Officer 16th inst. at S.S. Monterey – Lieutenant Pooley

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Ottawa, 11th March 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse

R.O. 112– 11-03-1900

Morning Order

Re-Entraining of the Regiment Establishment en route, Halifax via Montreal

Horses:

The horses will be entrained on Sunday afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock as
follows :-

First Train

“A” SQUADRON

153 Horses and 29 Staff Horses = 182 and 3 horses for General Hutton. The above will comprise the first 12 cars.

“B” SQUADRON

80 Horses will be loaded in 5 cars.

All 17 cars will complete first train.

First Train

“B” SQUADRON

73 Squadron Horses and 48 Spare (attached) Horses to be loaded in 8 cars.

“C” SQUADRON

153 Horses in 10 cars and the above 8 cars to complete the second train.

A detail of an officer and four (4) N. C. Officers and seventy (70) men will be for duty with the entrained horses.

The quartermaster will see that all necessary feed, water, lanterns and stores are shipped with the horses.

The first train will leave Union Station at 7 a.m. Monday, 12th inst. – The second at 7.30 a.m.

The horse cars will be attached to the trains leaving Windsor Station at 6.30 p.m. of the 12th inst. outside of Montreal. The whole being then transferred to the I.C.R.

Men:

First Train

The first train of Officers, N.C.O.’S and men will leave the Central Station, Ottawa, at 10.30 a.m. on Monday next, and will consist of cars No. 1019, 1038 and 1026, each with 52 men of “A” Squadron. Also cars 1051, 1072 and 1042 with 52 men each of “B” Squadron. Also 1053 Regimental Staff, N.C.O.’S and men = 44 Total

And one 1st class sleeper for Officers of “A” And “B” Squadrons and Regimental Staff Officers.

Also One Commissariat Car.

Second Train

Cars 1035, 1060 and 1061 with 52 men each of “C” Squadron.

Car 1041 for Officers and N.C.Officers of “C” Squadron, also one Commissariat Car and Baggage Car.

Both trains will arrive at Windsor Station, Montreal at 3 p.m.

The two trains will be ready at the same station at 6.30 p.m. same day for the entraining of men and will leave as soon as all men are aboard

R.O. 113– 11-03-1900

Horses must be entrained strictly in compliance with former orders ( R.O. 95 and R.O. 112 ) to enable trains to be correctly made up at Montreal by Squadrons.

Captain Howard on first train and Lieutenant Veterinary Surgeon Stevenson will accompany the horse trains, the senior in charge and the Veterinary Surgeon on the second train.

R.O. 114– 11-03-1900

That part of Regt. Orders No. 105 referring to Captain Howard is hereby cancelled and Lieutenant Cartwright will sit as President.

R.O. 115– 11-03-1900

All previous orders affecting the posting to Squadrons of the under mentioned Officers is hereby cancelled and the following substituted.

“A” Squadron:

Major A. H. Snyder
Captain D. M. Howard

Lieutenant E. F. Mackie, Troop 1
Lieutenant P. Fall, Troop 2
Lieutenant A. E. Christie, Troop 3
Lieutenant H.D.B. Ketchen, Troop 4

“B” Squadron

Major A. M. Jarvis
Captain G. E. Cameron

Lieutenant A. W. Strange, Troop 1
Lieutenant R. M. Courtney, Troop 2
Lieutenant H. T. Tobin Troop 3
Lieutenant G. H. Kirkpatrick Troop 4

“C” Squadron

Major R. C. Laurie
Captain F. L. Cartwright

Lieutenant N. White-Fraser Troop 1
Lieutenant J. C. E. Leckie Troop 2
Lieutenant J. F. Macdonald Troop 3
Lieutenant T. E. Pooley Troop 4

Machine Gun Officers

Lieutenant R. H. B. Magee “A” Squadron
Lieutenant G. E. Laidlaw “B” Squadron

R.O. 116– 11-03-1900

The following order is published for the information of all officers.

First Train
10:30 am

Central Station

Lt. Col. Steele
Major Belcher
Lieutenant Snider
Quartermaster Parker
Lieutenant Surgeon Keenan
Lieutenant Ketchen
Major Snyder
Lieutenant Mackie
Lieutenant Fall
Lieutenant Christie
Lieutenant Magee l

Major Jarvis
Lieutenant Cartwright
Lieutenant White- Fraser = 14 Total

Second Train
11:00 am

Central Station

Major Laurie
Lieutenant Tobin
Lieutenant Kirkpatrick
Lieutenant Strange
Lieutenant Courtney
Lieutenant Cameron
Lieutenant Leckie
Captain Macdonald
Lieutenant Pooley
Lieutenant Laidlaw = 10 Total

Distribution of Officers on Three trains from Montreal to Halifax.

Train One

Lt. Col. Steele
Major Belcher
Lieut. Snyder
Q. Master Parker
Lt. Surgeon Keenan
Lieut. Ketchen
Major Snyder
Lieut. Mackie
Lieut. Fall
Lieut. Christie
Lieut. Jarvis
Lieut. White-Fraser

Train Two

Lieut. Tobin
Lieut. Kirkpatrick
Lieut. Strange
Lieut. Courtney
Lieut. Cameron
Lieut. Cartwright

Train Three

Lieut. Magee
Lieut. Leckie
Lieut. Macdonald
Lieut. Pooley
Lieut. Laidlaw
Major Laurie

The above establishment excepting the three Officers “on Command”

After Order

R.O. 117– 11-03-1900

Lieut. Benyon having posted to “B” Squadron. For duty on Machine Gun Detachment.

Ottawa, 17th February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse
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R.O. 28 – 17-02-1900

A board of Officers of the following detail will assemble at 11.30 a.m., the 19th Inst. (Monday) at the Quartermaster’s Store to report on the supplies and stores received from the Militia Store Department.

President – Lieutenant Parker
Members – Lieutenants Fall and Christie

The Board will obtain expert evidence from those of their Troops who are experienced mechanics and tradesmen.

R.O. 29 – 17-02-1900

The Officer Commanding directs the attention of all ranks to the following letter: -

To – Lieut. Colonel Steele

Dear Sir,

It gives me pleasure on behalf of the Ottawa “Young Man’s Christian Association” to welcome you to Ottawa, and to place at the disposal of your men to our building and its privileges which include first class shower, tub and swimming baths, and a well-supplied reading room with writing accommodation. All free of charge. By your bringing this to the notice of your men you will greatly oblige.

Yours truly

(signed) R. J. Farrell, Secy.

R.O. 30 – 17-02-1900

Walter Gouiblock Lynch having enlisted at Ottawa on the 17th February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “B” Squadron. He will report for duty at 8.30 a.m. of the 18th inst.

R.O. 31 – 17-02-1900

Robert Huntington Moir having enlisted at Ottawa on the 17th February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “B” Squadron.

R.O. 32 – 17-02-1900

There will be no church parade tomorrow but permission will be given to all Non-Com. Officers and Privates not for duty to attend divine service.

R.O. 33 – 17-02-1900

In future the term “Section” not “Group” will be used.

R.O. 34 – 17-02-1900

Non-Com. Officers and men wishing leave will, in future, make their applications through the proper channel only, i.e. the Orderly Sergeant. No passes will be accepted after 8 a.m.

R.O. 35 – 17-02-1900

All Squadron Daily Returns must be in the Orderly Room and properly endorsed by the Regimental and Squadron Serg’t Majors and Squadron Officers no later than 9 a.m.

R.O. 36 – 17-02-1900

In future Civilians will not be permitted to enter any buildings occupied by the Regiment unless accompanied by a soldier or with permission.

R.O. 37 – 17-02-1900

Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieut. Pooley, next for duty Lieut. Courtney.

R.O. 38 – 17-02-1900

Lieutenant George W. Cameron having reported for duty is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment from the 16th inst.

Lieutenant G. W. Cameron is granted leave from the 16th inst. to the 21st February 1900 inclusive.

After Order:

R.O. 39 – 17-02-1900

Divine Service will be held tomorrow in Barracks at 7 p.m.