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.

Ottawa, 16th February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse[/b]

R.O. 16 – 16-02-1900

Until further orders Troops will parade at 6.16 a.m. for Physical Drill.

R.O. 17 – 16-02-1900

Morning Parade will in future be at 8.00 a.m.

R.O. 18 – 16-02-1900

Officers commanding Squadrons will requisition the Quartermaster for sufficient copies of the pocket “Troop Descriptive Roll” and “Manual of Drill for Mounted Troops” for Officers and Sergeants of their Squadron.

R.O. 19 – 16-02-1900

Officers commanding Squadrons are directed to see that their men, when necessary, have their hair cut.

R.O. 20 – 16-02-1900

In future the Canteen will be open from 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

R.O. 21 – 16-02-1900

Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieutenant McGee, next for duty Lieutenant Pooley.

R.O. 22 – 16-02-1900

Commencing tomorrow at 9 a.m. with Troop 1, “A” Squadron all men must be medically examined by the regimental Surgeon.

The Quartermaster will arrange for the Tailor to take measurements for size rolls. Officers will also arrange to be measured for that part of their uniform supplied by the Militia Department and forward all measurements to Colonel Macdonald, Militia Storekeeper through the Orderly Room.

R.O. 23 – 16-02-1900

In future the Non-Com. Officers of the Guard will remain on duty for 24 hours, mounting with the “Night Guard”. Two “Flying Sentries” relieving the Night Guard will be posted for day duty.

R.O. 24 – 16-02-1900

Sergeant Bullough of “C” Squadron and Private Carsons of “B” Squadron will report for duty at the Quartermaster’s Store for day duty.

R.O. 25 – 16-02-1900

Private Walter Murphy of “A” Squadron is hereby appointed as Acting-Corporal for duty in Troop 4 “A” Squadron.

R.O. 26 – 16-02-1900

The following Officers having reported for duty are hereby taken on strength of the Regiment:- Lieutenants E. C. Parker, E. F. Mackie, J. C. E. Leckie, A. E. Christie, Perry Fall, P. M. Courtney, R. H. Boyde-McGee, T. E. Pooley and Serg’n Lieut. C. B. Reenan.

R.O. 27 – 16-02-1900

Regimental Clothing will be forwarded to the Quartermaster by the Militia Store Department packed in cases by Troops, and will be issued to Troops.