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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.