S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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Ottawa, 23rd February 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, Strathcona’s Horse
R.O. 101 – 23-02-1900
Orderly Officer tomorrow Lieut. Macdonald, next for duty Lieut. Strange.
Morning Order
R.O. 102 – 23-02-1900
There will be a parade of “A” Squadron at 4 p.m. for the purpose of fitting clothing. The clothing of every N.C. Officer and man issued from stores must be fitted or returned to store. Squadron Officers and Master-Tailor Creegan will be present.
R.O. 103 – 23-02-1900
During the present mild weather all N.C. Officers and men will wear the Stetson hat. All must turn out alike and not some in one uniform and some in another.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
Afternoon Orders
R.O. 104 – 23-02-1900
When two pairs of serge trousers have been issued N.C. Officers and men are directed to at present hold one pair unworn, as it may be returned to Quartermaster’s Stores for alteration.
R.O. 105 – 23-02-1900
James Alexander Crozier having enlisted at Ottawa on the 23rd February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 106 – 23-02-1900
Anson Scott Donaldson having enlisted at Ottawa on the 23rd February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 107 – 23-02-1900
Albert Archibald Vernon having enlisted at Ottawa on the 23rd February 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
R.O. 108 – 23-02-1900
Private W. J. King, “A” Squadron is hereby honourably discharged from the Corps from this date by Departmental Order
R.O. 109 – 23-02-1900
Major Snyder, “A” Squadron proceeds to Woodstock today on duty to examine wagons for transport.
R.O. 110 – 23-02-1900
William Francis Gainford having enlisted at Revelstoke on the 7th January 1900, is hereby taken on strength of the Regiment as of that date and is posted to “A” Squadron for duty
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
After Order, 5 p.m.
R.O. 111 – 23-02-1900
Dr. McEachren advises that the horses get a very light ration of oats and they get a bran mash daily and a good ration of hay.
R.O. 112 – 23-02-1900
In accordance with R.O. 111, R. O. 98 of 22.03.1900 is hereby cancelled. Until further orders the forage ration will be per horse : -
2 lbs of Oats – 25 lbs of Hay.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
