S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Ottawa, 20th February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse
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S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Ottawa, 21st February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse
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R.O. 76 – 21-02-1900
Referring to R.O. 28 of the 17th inst., the board of Officers referred to therein, will continue to meet from time to time and report all supplies and stores as received from the Militia Department. The evidence of Master-Tailor Creggan in particular should be included.
The Officer Commanding directs that defects of any mature be reported immediately, in addition to customary Board Report.
R.O. 77 – 21-02-1900
Squadron and Troop officers and N.C. Officers are directed to complete entries so far as present possible in their “Descriptive Roll Books”, and to keep same posted to date. Each roll must consist of entire Squadron by Troops arranged alphabetically. Troop Officers and N.C. Officers will in addition keep a roll of their Troop. Officers and N.C. Officers will see that their rolls agree in every particular with the Squadron Rolls.
R.O. 78 – 21-02-1900
In selecting men for Troops, Officers will be careful that men are in order of seniority according to date of attestation.
R.O. 79 – 21-02-1900
Squadron Officers will submit at once names of N.C. Officers and men for promotion, giving present rand and that for which recommended.
R.O. 80 – 21-02-1900
Racliffe Liton having enlisted at Ottawa on the 21st February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 81 – 21-02-1900
Adam McMillan having enlisted at Ottawa on the 21st February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty temporarily, as Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant
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R.O. 82 – 21-02-1900
John E. Armstrong having enlisted at Ottawa on the 21st February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 83 – 21-02-1900
Major Snyder having reported for duty will assume command of “A” Squadron.
R.O. 84 – 21-02-1900
Major Cameron having reported for duty will assume command of “B” Squadron.
R.O. 85 – 21-02-1900
All returns, passes and other applications must be in future be made and completed in ink, not pencil.
R.O. 86 – 21-02-1900
Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieut. Mackie, next for duty Lieut. Cameron.
R.O. 87 – 21-02-1900
An invitation has been received inviting all ranks of the Corps to a smoking concert at the Hotel Cecil next Monday evening.
R.O. 88 – 21-02-1900
Rev. J. W. H. Milne, B.A. issues an invitation to Officers and Men to attend services at Glebe Presbyterian Church, Third Avenue between Bank and O’Connor Streets.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
After Order:
R.O. 88 – 21-02-1900
Squadron Orderly N.C. Officers will obtain lists of N.C. Officers and men who wish to attend the tableau held on Saturday next in aid of the Canadian patriotic Fund. Admission will be 50 cents. Lists must be in no later than noon tomorrow.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
For the benefit of myself and other confused forum members, could you please explain RO87 and the events at the Hotel Cecil?
