S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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s.s. Monterey, 18th March 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, The Troops
R.O. 136 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders all stable duties will be performed by the stable piquet which will consist of three (3) N. C. Officers and thirty (30) men mounting day and night
R.O. 137 – 18-03-1900
Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieutenant Fall, next for duty Lieutenant Bliss of the Canadian Mounted Rifles attached.
R.O. 138 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders the canteen will be open for the sale of beer daily from 11.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and from 5.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. The sale of spirits of any kind is prohibited in the Canteen. Sergeants are forbidden to use the men’s canteen.
R.O. 139 – 18-03-1900
Musketry instruction will commence as soon as possible under the direction of Lieutenant Magee. Officers commanding Squadrons will make necessary arrangements.
Dress – Serge frocks and breeches and putties, black boots and service caps.
THE ABOVE ORDERS 136, 137, 138 AND 139 ARE CANCELLED
S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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s.s. Monterey, 18th March 1900
By Lt. Col. Steele, Commanding, The Troops
R.O. 136 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders all stable duties will be performed by the stable piquet which will consist of one complete troop to be detailed daily. The Orderly Officer of the day will attend all stables.
R.O. 137 – 18-03-1900
Orderly Officer for tomorrow Lieutenant Fall, next for duty Lieutenant Bliss of the Canadian Mounted Rifles attached.
R.O. 138 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders the canteen will be open for the sale of beer daily from 11.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and from 5.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. The sale of spirits of any kind is prohibited in the Canteen. Sergeants are forbidden to use the men’s canteen.
R.O. 139 – 18-03-1900
Musketry instruction will commence as soon as possible under the direction of Lieutenant Magee. Officers commanding Squadrons will make necessary arrangements.
Dress – Serge frocks and breeches and putties, black boots and service caps.
R.O. 140 – 18-03-1900
The senior Sergeant of each troop will be responsible for the general good order of the men under him and the cleanliness of that portion of the quarters occupied by them.
R.O. 141 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders the dress for all ranks will be serge frocks and breeches, brown boots, field service caps and cloaks.
R.O. 142 – 18-03-1900
Until further orders a guard will mount each day at 8 a.m. providing a sentry for each of the following places.
One (1) each side of the Quarter Deck.
One (1) over Forecastle
One (1) over each latrine & Wash House. Including Officers and N.C.O.’s Latrine
R.O. 143 – 18-03-1900
A detail of one Sergeant, one Corporal and ten (10) men will be provided to act as police and to be on duty for one week. Their duties will be as follows :-
(1 To see that no smoking is permitted except in places according to orders.
(2 That lights are out at proper times.
(3 That the daily routine as regards cleaning decks, mess rooms &c is carried out.
(4 To see that any irregularities of any kind are checked immediately and will be responsible that the arrangements for ventilation are carried out.
By Order
(signed) E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adgt.
