S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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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.
By Order
E.F. Mackie
Act. Adjt.
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.
By Order
E.F. Mackie
Act. Adjt.
S T R A T H C O N A’ S H O R S E
Regimental Order
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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.
By Order
E. F. Mackie, Lieut.
Actg. Adjt.
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.
By Order
E.F. Mackie
Act. Adjt.
