HLI Chronicle 1915 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 125 by this detachment, and have now been handed over to a detachment of the 4th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, our detachment having returned to Haddington on the 5th October. About the beginning of August 90 N.C.O.'s and men unfit for service with the Expeditionary Force proceeded to Edinburgh to form part of the 1st Garrison Battalion Royal Scots. Company Sergt.-Major Romanis is now Regimental Sergt.-Major of this Battalion, and Lieut. L.A. Judd and 2nd Lieut. W. M. D. Strettell are also doing duty with it. All three have been wounded while with the Expeditionary Force. We regret the loss of Major A. GiIlon, who left us on 24th September to take over com 'mand of thel3th Battalion Scottish Rifles, but wish him ~~'ery success in his new appointment. REGIMENTAL SPORTS. (Extract from "Hamllton Advertiser.") On Thursday, 19th August, in the NeiIson Public Park, Haddington, regimental sports were held in connection with the 4th Batt.· Highland Light Infantry, in aid of the Haddington Red Cross Hospital Funds. This Reserve Battalion of this famous Regiment, since mobilisation,has been stationed in various parts of South-West and North-East Coasts of England, and are at present stationed in the Haddington district. It may be interesting to state that nearly 2000 men have been drafted from this Battalion to the Expeditionary Force, and it claims the honour of having had three Distinguished Conduct Medals awarded to men sent from its ranks within the last six months. The weather was fine, and there was a crowd of several thousands, including a considerable number of prominent visitors, who were the guests of Colonel Jones, Officer Commanding, and the officers of the Battalion. The following were the results:~ BEST DRESSED SOLDIER.-l, Pte. Smith, "C" Coy. ; 2, Corpl. Anderson, "C" Coy.; 3, Pt). Cupson, " A" Coy. THREE-LEGGED RACE.-l, Ptes. Barnes and Figg, " B " Coy.; 2, Ptes. King and Munro, M.G. Section. 440 YARDS RACE.-l, L.-Corpl. Hynd, "B" Coy. ; 2, Sergt. Anderson, "A" Coy.; 3, Pte. Day, "B" Coy. . SACK RACE.-l, Pte. Croggins, "A" Coy.; 2, Pte. Day, "B" Coy. HIGH JUMP.-l, Pte. Figg, 4ft. 9!in.; 2, Pte. Barnes; 3, Pte. Croggins. OFFICERS' 120 YARDS RACE.-l, Major Gillon; 2. Captain and Adjutant Lecne Ewing; 3, Second Lieut. Davidson. SERGEANTS' 120 YARDS RACE.-l, Sergt. M. G. Rae; 2, Sergt. Summerfield; 3, Sergt. Anderson. INTER·COMPANY RELAY RACE.-·l, " C" Coy.; 2, "A'~ Coy.; 3, "D" Coy. INTER-CoMPA:I!Y l'uG-OF·WAR.-l, "D" Coy.; 2," C" Coy. PLAYING MAROHES.-I, Sergt. Campbell; 2, Piper Camp bell ; 3, Piper Calder. PLAYING STRATHSPEYS AND REELS.-l, Piper M'Intyre; 2, Piper Calder; 3, Piper Stein. ONE MILE FLAT RAOE.-l, Sergt. Smith, 2/Sth Royal Scots; 2, L.-Corpl. Hynd, "B" Coy.; 3,' L.·Corpl. Smith, .. C" Coy. PILLOW FIGHT.-1, Pte. Williams, "B" Coy.; 2, Pte. King, M.G. Section. At the close the prizes were presented to the successful competitors by Mrs. Leckie Ewing. Amongst those present were, in addition to Col. A. W. Jones and the Officers 4th Highland I.ight Infantry :-The Officers 4th A. & S. Highlanders, the Officers 10th Royal Scots, the Officers Lothian and Border Horse, the Officers 3rd Highland L.I.; Mr. J. D. Hope, M.P., and Mrs. Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt of Stolshields; Mr. and Mrs. Ford of Ankington and Party; Lady Sinclair of Stevenson and Party; Mr. and Mrs. Houston of Beechill; the Provost of Haddington and Mrs. Young; Mr. Stevenson the town clerk and Mrs. Stevenson; Captain Johnson; the Trustees Neilson Park; Sir Archibald and Lady Orr·Ewin"· Brigadier-General de Lisle and Staff of the SpeOl' Reserve Brigade; Captain and Mrs. Chrystal, Captain and Mrs. Stirling, Col. Maxwell Main, Rev. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart, Rev. White and Mrs. White, Rev. Father Burns, Major and Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Haneock, Mrs. Lecne Ewing, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gillon, and Mrs. Leatham, Mr. and Mrs. Maedonald, Mrs. Goldie-Seott, Mr. and Mrs. Mackintosh. No little eredit is due to the success that attended the sports to Reg.·Sergt .. Major Davis and C.·S.·M, Fer. guson, who are to be complimented on the manner in which the programme was carried through. During the course of the afternoon selections were played by the Band of the 3rd Batt. Highland L.I., which were greatly anj oyed. As a result of the meeting it is expooted the hospital funds will benefit to the extent of between £50 and £60. GOLF. ON the 14th September, at Muirfield, in perfect weather, our officers played the 3rd Battalion officers (8 a-side), and the result was a draw~ 4 wins and 4 losses each. On the whole the play was not bad, considering the small amount of practice we have had, and it is regretted that the exigencies of the Service only permitted of a late a,fternoon round.
126 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. AN Inter-Company League has been in progress since July, and as a result of the first round" A," "B," and" D" Companies tie for first place. In July our officers opposed the officers of the 4th A. & S.H. Detachment at Amisfield. Thanks largely to their dash and energy, our opponents won it very enjoyable match by 3 goals to 1. On 15th September two teams-one of officers and one of N.C.O.'s and men-opposed like sides of the 3rd Battalion at l\Ialleny. Results ;-4th Battalion Officers, 3 goals; 3rd Battalion Officers, 2 goals; 4th Battalion N.C.O.'s and Men, 1 goal; 3rd Battalion N.C.O.'s and Men, 2 goals. NAVAL AND MILITARY TOURNAMENT. A TUG-OF-WAR team and a physical drill squad represented the Battalion in this tournament in the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in September. The tug-of-war team was unfortunate in being beaten in the semi-final after winning the first pull. Our boxing and wrestling representatives had no luck. THE following drafts have been despatched to join the Expeditionary Forces from 1st June, 1915, to 6th October, 1915 ; Date. BaU. to which sent. Strength. 9th June, 10th Batt. 103 16th June, 1st Batt. 100 17th June, 11th Batt. 50 2nd Sept., 11th Batt. 50 1st Oct., 2nd Batt. 150 2nd Oct., 2nd Batt. 11 {~~c:~;s~ 31:£1 Oct., 11th Batt. 110 Total, 574 Total from 2nd Dec., 1914, to 3] st May, 1915, 1226 Total to 6th October, 1800 The following officers have left for the Expeditionary Forces from 1st June to 6th October, H1l5; Date. Name. Remarks. 9th June, 2nd Lieut. H. T. B. Boshell, 24th Aug., 2nd Lt. A. Graham, Do., 2nd Lt. M. A. C. Hunte,r, Total Officers to 6th Oct., To France. To l\'Ied. E.F. Do. 28. NOTICES. "The Highland Light Infantry Ohronicle" is published at fourpence, but fivepence must be sent by anyone writing for a copy, to cover postage. It can be had from The SUB-EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," Hamilton. Anyone wishing to subscribe for the space of one year can do so by sending one shilling and sixpence by postal order or penny stamps to the Editor. The numbers will then be sent post free quarterly as issued. The arrival of the paper will be the receipt. Contributions in manuscript should be legibly written on one side of the paper only, and should be accompanied b:r, the name and address of the sender, which will or will not b~ pu blished, as may be desired. It is particularly requested that names generallythose of persons, places, etc.-and all words not English, should be written with special care, a.s otherwise they are difficult to decipher. When printed extracts are forwarded, the source from which they are derived should be stated; and in the CMe of newsp'l.per cuttings the date, as well as the name of the paper, should be given. The" Chronicle" iR pllbli~hed on the 15th of the first month of each quarter, and goes to press about the 25th of the previous month, by which date it is requested that ordinary contributions may be forwa.rded. In exc.;ptional cases matter will be received up to the last day of the month, but its insertion cannot be guaranteed. The publication of the" Chronicle" at the usual dates cannot be guaranteed during the present conditions, but every effort will be made to produce a number as often and as early as possible. All subscribers and readers are invited to become contributors, and thus materially assist in supporting the" Chronicle. " All communications should, for the present, be addreseed to "The Editor, • H.L.I. Chronicle,' The Barracks, H'Imilton." HER son had enlisted, and she was a proud old woman as she harangued a knot of friends on the village street. "Garge always done 'is duty by me, 'e 'as, an' now 'e's doin' 'is duty by King an' country," she said. "I feel right down sorry for them Germans, to think of 'im goin' into battle with 'is rifle in 'is 'and and' It's a Long Way to Tipperary' on 'is lips." "Poor Germans, indeed!" exclaimed one of the audience. "Pity's wasted on 'em! P'raps you 'aven't 'eard of their cruelties?" "P'raps I 'aven't," agreed the old lady. "An' p'raps you 'aven't 'eard Garge sing." ,
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