HLI Chronicle 1914 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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Dlgblal1d (Igbt Inrantrp Cbronlclt. VOL. XIV., No. 1. JANUARY, 1914. PRICE FOURPENCE.Editor's Notes."HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRYCHRONICLE."1st JANUAIW, 1914.WITR the opening of the new year the HighlandLight Infantry Ohronicle attains itsmajority, it having been inaugurated withthe commencement of the year 1893. Tothose who co-operated in its establishmentit will be a proud thought to-day that theventure in which they assisted has provedso signal a success. Like all such undertakings,the Ohronicle has, during the past twenty-oneyears, had-its ups and downs, but in themain it has gone steadily. forward until ithas secured a position second to none in theperiodical literature of the Regiments of theBritish Al'my.During these twenty-one years of its existenceit has been an ample and accuratediary of the doings of each battalion in a formwhich has appealed very strongly to theinterest'of',all ranks. But it has done muchmore thah that, for owing to the activity andperseverance of successive Editors and thelrindness of' officers, past and present, andtheir friends, diaries and correspondence ofthe greatest interest have been publishedregarding campaigns in which h/!.ttalions ofthe Regiment have taken part; also muchinteresting correspondence has been publishedregarding sport at home and abroad. Thepleasure so many of us have derived fromreading this really excellent literature hasbeen greatly enhanced by the thought ofhow much it tends to keep the Regiment intouch with its traditions.In conclusion I would desire to Bay howmuch and sincerely I feel our thanks are dueto the often highly tried Editors, and to urgeeveryone who can do so to support them andthe Ohronicle with pen, pencil, and purse.HENRY T. HILDYARD,General (retired),Oolonel The Highland LightInfantry.United Service Club,London, 9th December, 1913." To chronicle the life of the Regiment, thatis our aim! It is a fine task, one well worthyof better hands and better brains than webring to it, but everything must have abeginning, and we shall buy experience andstore it up for those that follow us. Weask for a great deal of consideration and agreat deal of support, and we confidentlyappeal to the loyal help and encouragementof every officer, non-commissioned officer, andman who has ever worn the tartan. Notonly do we want you to buy the paller andread it, but we want men to help to wrIte it.

2 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE."As time goes on we shall acquire morebusiness-like habits-and fall into moreorderly ways, but if thi~ first number is rathera jumble-if things are put in which mighthave been left out, and things left out whichought to have found a place-we ask theforgiveness of our readers. And so, withmuch trepidation, we send out to the worldthe first number of the:ljiglttanb ~igltt Infantry Q!ltrDnitlt."With the above foreword on the first page,No. 1, Vo!. I., of the" H.L.I. CHRONICLE"was issued in January, 1893, and with thispresent issue, therefore, we are celebratingthe "coming of age" of our Regimentall'lagazine, which has gone on for twenty-oneyears. We venture to think that readers ofthe Chronicle will endorse the opinion thatthe hopes expressed with such considerabIediffidence in this opening announcement havebeen very fully realised.The first inception of the H. L.I. Chroniclewas very largely due to the efforts and energyof its first Editor-Captain G. S. CampbellSwinton--who carried through his undertakingin spite of considerable discouragement andlack of interest on the part of those who mighthave been more helpful at the time. It was,however, in the very early days of Regimentalpapers, and of those which had been startedby various Regiments before that time manyhad come to an untimely end through lack ofinterest and support. We feel sure that allwill agree that the Regiment owes a very deepdebt of gratitude to Captain Campbell Swintonfor the work he began twenty-one years ago,and although his abilities have since beendisplayed in far wider fields to the world ingeneral, still it is as the founder of the Chmniclethat he will be remembered by his old Regiment.Those who are fortunate enough to possessa complete set of the Chronicle cannot but beimpressed, on looking through its pages, by thetremendous amount of information as to thepast history, records, and traditions of the old7lst and 74th, which has been placed on recordfor all to read, much of which informationwould have otherwise been lost entirely tothe Regiment, whilst its pages as a recordof current events must have afforded endlessinterest alike to those still serving and to thosewhose service with the Regiment is done butwho are still kept ih close touch with theirold corps through the medium of its pages.Captain Swinton, when the Chmnicle wasstarted, was at the Depot at Hamilton, whichplace has been the headquarters of the paperever since as the most suitable place at whichto collect news from all the battalions of theRegiment. It was a fortunate fact also thatat this same time Colonel (then Captain) A. G.Balfour was stationed there as an Adjutantof Volunteers, and he did a great deal to helpin starting the paper, and his extensive knowledgeof military and regimental history hasalways been of tremendous help. He also tookover the Editorship when the first Editor leftHamilton, and instilled further energy intothe undertaking with his usual keenness, andconfirmed it as an assured success.. From Captain Balfour it was taken over bythe late Quartermaster and Hon. Major Wm.Bissett on the latter returning to Scotland fromthe 1st Batt. in 1896. Captain Bissett ablyfilled the office chair for nearly six years, thelatter part of which included the South AfricanWar, when the work must have been carriedout under extreme difficulty, and he only gaveup the work when he himself proceeded withhis battalion to South Africa in the autumnof 1901. For the next two years the Chroniclepassed through rather an unsettled time, theEditor being constantly changed-CaptainC. E. Andrews, Captain Browne, CaptainA. J. Marten, and Lieut. F. H. L. Stevensonall helping for a time as Editor-until the endof 1903, when Captain W. M. F. Hamilton tookit over and once more placed it on a soundfooting. He remained in charge until 1906,when the present Editor took over from him.While on the subject of the Editors we mustnot forget to mention Major J. Richardson,D.S.O., who, although never actually theEditor, did an enormous amount towards thesuccess of the paper, being in charge of itsfo:,tunes in the 1st Batt. from its first issuepractically without interruption until hisretirement in 1904.The appeal made for support in the openingnumber was certainly nobly responded to,especially by old N.C.O.'s and men of the Hstand 74th, who contributed many most interestingreminiscences of former days-of theCrimean War, Mutiny, and Frontier fightingbesidesanecdotes of life in the Regiments.On looking through the earlier numbers oneis especially struck by the writings of thelate Q.-M.-Sergt. Wm. Ross, Sergt.-MajorJohn Hunter, Sergt.-Major David Orrock,Capt. John Blackwood, Jas. Cromar, andJohn Kerr, not forgetting the poetry of

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Octobm at Ambala it was qlliu kly lol'n illupon us t.hfLt we hnc1 come t.o a very differentr.Jima.t frOlll the one wc ha.ll left. and the keenoold o f the earl y Jnl\"ll made all ranks feci glndnut to be kept hanginn· bout. At t.he st,atiollwe were weloomed by Coll1lll?l Herlert, D.S.O ..a n oill fl'irnd many wiJI rel1lember H U~Lntonment.f gi. trate ;I.t. Dinaporl'. Old ,;erV ftnt ~of t·hc nrl BMtalion were not hehinrlhancl inlI1ah.'1ng them!!plves known to u . - mong them" Uenefl' ," Col. Lei,,'h 's olrt ld iner, \'igor'ollsly apply ill g for R l'vioe ... it,h a· junior othce.r :Old B ouulil', CuI. Stoukwell 's faithflll f.ollowel, And llHel'wards I'ith -'raja]' Hill, a nd now,nlll /i alm ost too rlec repid to st.o nd : t.he 2ndIl ttali TI M ,s ~ ma!l of 1 8~'1 : and h\J ,~t s of other::;tea 111 , CH even being a ble to obtain leu-ve tortournaments, l:l 1lll1ed out of t he question ,it I\':tH (lE'cide(l t.o ;;ell all t,hc ponic>l at oncewhil(; pri~il'ltin t.l Bri),(n d e lit )[u h 'l'inn-1l short st roll'll 128 Ol d .:Un the a l flt 11-1' WeT!' il1 f;)lI'I: t l'd 1>,> 0111' IL \\Ihigu c1iel'-\lajol'- 1 ltI~ ra l Bnl I1 ker-aud on1he Hh NovPllIbm wC' ~ tll l'tpd Oil tllll' ma rch tojoin our Brignu·_All !I ll hope uf !.\'ett illg p rad i ·l' fo r the polothe: lIf:'Xt. cHln p I \\'(. II'flllet! tllP mighty i'!utk'jand ~ ]I ent, hours ~!' ttin g the transport. aC l' OB~_it·hcr \\'(11:; tit hootill /o! uf n llr account, l1llQwit.h th ' exceptiun of :1 fcl\' partridge tlll'l'l'w s little to be got.On the 18th _TU ellllwl' \1'(' arrived at' flUlI: un(,{'lltrat ion anJ met. O lll' l'lga C' , COli !Btlll,!'!(If J~t Batt. 1st n lll'kha!l (L t.- 01. R ose' oldJ'l'gimcllt). ht ne! 2nd Bath

HH:HLANIJ LIGHT INF\~THY "' HW)~ICL K !Jand camped clt J ehan Kelan, flnd Oil th 26thDil' i8io al ]i'ield Firing II'U . car'l'ied ont under~ l fl j or- GeneralWa tk is , '. J " a former Brigadieruf ours at Lucknmv, a nd whom \l'e were allplrased to senre under n.gn ill.Th ne_· t (In saw us Oil 0 111' retllrll marchto Ambab, but this til e 1y 1,110 Granrl TrunkRoad, which Vi' ,truck at PhuO'wara , and so ouviII Phillour an d Lu dhiana-naro s well knownt.11 the old 2nd Ba-ttalion Oll their march fromPosh .war well nigh twent r-five ears ago.The outh Lan a hire e"imel t-the olu10th­ mar heel with liS. and we held ~\ mostIH;ee8silll oombined bonn.r a nd concert outhe 2 th, the dancing by the pipers h eing ;1,vcry popular item, and descl've(11y so.sny SO, thoronghly enjoyed by all milks, andust have proved all Hllqualifir,d sat.isiactioluto om worthy Chaplain, \\'ho llad left no stoneuntu'rned to enSHt'e success. niany are noaway enjoying the ten daYB Chl'iRt;na leave,a mOIl O" them Capt.a in Pringle, Captain ::ltcvellSa nd 1', Hayley, ho are hoping to bag a tiger ;~h, Pit.t s-Tucl-er. in rucutta, representinn' t.hR egiment in the Calcutta Golf Champiollt;]Up ,which we hop e he may win; othel's away fordifferent ports Rnd pleasures; II·hile CaptainsAl lrt oll ~L Il(l Inrrlis [\!ld }Ir. Callrpi.JeIl n 'e !allgllishing in the Pasteur Instit.ute, K ll aulisuf'fel'lnf,. frum clog bites. Capt ill Al ston. h ad.se hi little clog s uch bad x:Ll1lples t hat it wentIllad and bit the lot. WI'; 11O])(! to see tllem all'.UI EI. TILl NSPO RT.The shootin.g on the Wll l' bll,ck \ I1S better,nntl brigs f O I)l' 11 coapl ' tlf 'mipe and an

10 HH;J[L A NT therillg to tn ke place on the 26th , 27th, and28th il lld have good hopes we RhaIJ Il wellin 11 e ' ,nts,As 1 "'rite Cartalll and Mr , P ollnk-Morrishave .iuK!' a rrived frolll home looking capitalBatta lions will a ff ord him e,rery a.ssistance inemmrin g t he i,'TeI1tcsL .' ue e 8 to his undertaking-one worthy of cvel)' support.,I have written well into Uhrist,m[lt; DtlY, anunow mlltlt stop, llllt till' Sub·I';ditor, ore he le ft,Rn a full "I IIll' II" W :': 'il lllUCl1t. [,I. l(; " ill u ti !' pnll) tC[L l\l Il nd llIl, J'i,tl !) l h t· ril gH. Cclpt.llll f'u lI ll'r HI it; lL\\(LYf.t p J'f~SenL OIL II ti ller "h[)ot, Hull WC !lin e relyhul,l. h, n UL) IH' !:iU '!'I'MI[ nl\ 'i); /i )raj It' Hrah a m c \' ~ I r succ.·!i'Wit h the II L 1. Bazll I' ne.'t Oet oucl' f~ l lll hUrl'a ll [ricnd l:\ ill lll J' ·h l ih ll..~ ,' Il11 ne ' t: II 11 itlt th 'for till' jllll,(.( lp, ill'lll'ess[;[ l un me that, l l1111 ~ tCOlllplate hi , notcs a nd ]lo ~ t t hcm by tI,en x t mail wi tho l! , fa il. ( ~ llrh is gener Hr myInek,)\visit ill g nil At home a ll bo;o;t wishes lor t he}l P \\­ Year, Tt W, H, R.O UR C() lIClIlding- Stockw Il I 'hield 0 ents, ~. n daloth > I, st f our M ull hly Gall' c~ Juring our• tny in LU[:lalO\\', \\' C1:0 held 011 \ edn I.Iday netThnr. cla t he 15t h and 10t h OctolLr.O win~ to th nu mb r u p ipill" [t11l1 ncin",'ven[ tu be cl id d it wa::; !Wc 'IU)'to Q(;cupyhotll e c uill" • and witl.t ariull ot.h r ev nt" tld 'd w had nit n enjoyable iinish to our!l p rlinl4 se son or IU .L3,Th full \I-iug V,!lt wel'e doeitock \\'(·ll • ') ir,I, \ sin,',',J UIl Ila..-, 10 1 I ),-1 'I. , 1' 1" . Lnmoni .. 11"; 211 1.LlllclI.(:nrpL H,crhl'rl, .. ( , " ; 3n.!, P tt', I ~rara lli~n " .

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.II'~G." There was a large entry in consequence of allthe even.time men being debarred, and an excellentrace was seen, with only inches between the first andsecond.*DANOING-SHEAN TRUIBHS.-lst, Corpl. Sim, " A ";2nd, Sergt.. Bug. Bell, "D"; 3rd, Lance.CorpI.Mitchell, "H." CorpI. Sim, by gaining first place,repeated last year's performance.POLE JUMP.-lst, Lance.Corpl. Chisholm, "D,"9 ft.; 2nd, Lance·Corpl. Devlin, "D," 8 ft. 10 in. ;Srd, Lance.Corpl. Godsman, "K," 8 ft. 8 in. Thewinner af~rwards gave an exhibition jump of 9 ft.6 in., for which he received well· earned applause.*DANOING-COMPANY REEL TEAMS.-lst, "K"Coy.; 2nd, "D " Coy.; 3rd, " B " Coy.; 4th, " H "Coy. This is always a most popular annual event,and great interest is taken by all ranks in the result.The winning tcam danced with extreme neatness, andthe verdict was no surprise.220 YARDS RACE (conditions as in 100 yards race).­1st, Pte. Lamont, "D"; 2nd, Pte. Jackson, "G";3rd, Bug. Bridge, "D." This race furnished a dualwinner in Pte. Lamont, who had already annexed the100 yards. Many thought Pte. Jackeon had the racein hand, but he had the misfortune to stumble aboutfour yards from the tape, and thus lost premier place.*DANCING-GHILLIE CALLUM.-lst, CorpI. Sim," A "; 2nd, Lance.Corpl. Mitchell, " H "; Srd, PiperWhite, "F." Corpl. Sim thus won two out of threeof the dancing events, being unplaced in the Fling.*P!PING-PIOBAIREACHDs.-lat, L'l.nce.Corpl. Chia.holm, "D"; 2nd, Pte. M'Grory, "H"; 3rd, PiperWhite, "F."HALF·MILE (conditions as in 100 yards race).-lstPte. Beavis, "A"; 2nd, Pte. Austin, "B"; 3rd,Lance.CorpI. Thomson, "G." The winner set a hotpace in the second lap, and, to the surprise of all, keptit up and won with 10 yards to spare.*P!PING-MAROHES.-lst, Lance.CorpI. Chisholm," D "; 2nd, Piper Stewart, " A " ; 3)'d, Piper M'Grory,"H."*Pl:PING-STRATHSPEY AND REELS.-lst, PiperM'Grory, "H "; 2nd, Lance.CorpI. Chisholm, "D";Srd, Piper Stewart, "A." As will be seen in thepiping cvents, Lance·Corpi. Chisholm obtained twofirsts and one second out of three events-a highly{lreditable performance.In the piping and dancing, it is worthy of mention,our able exponent of both, Lance.Sergt. Suther.land, did not compete.Two MILE TEAM RACE (6 mcn per Coy.).-lst,"A," 50 points; 2nd, "D," 61 points; 3rd, "B,"154 points.This was a grand finale to a splendid programme.As will be seen by points result, the race lay between" A " and" D," although" B" Coy. did not run atfull strength. The winning team was Corpi. Sim,Lance·Corpl. Taylor, Pte. Beavis, Pte. Stirling, Pt€.Brooks, and pte. L'Enfant.The final result of the Tug·of·War for points in theChallcnge Shield was :-lst, " G "; 2nd, "}'''; 3rd,'" H "; 4th, '4 B."Now that all events have been decided weagain, for the second year in succession, offerour congratulations to" B " Coy. on capturingthe Stockwell Challenge Shield.The final result of the Stockwell ChallengeShield for 1913 is as follows :­1st, "B" Company,263! Points.2nd, " D " Company, 1873rd, "G" Company, 113!4th, "H" Company,lOll5th, " A " Company,lOO!6th, "1

12 HIGJI~AND LIG):J;T INFANTRY CHRONICLE.AMBALA NEWS.OUlt sporting news for this quarter is verylimited in consequence of our move to Ambala,and although we did not carry out our projectedmarch from Lucknow we have completedfive weeks of our stay in the 3rd LahoreDivision on the line of march to and from theBrigade and Inter-Brigade manreuvres atMukerian, 136 miles distant from Ambala.On the outward journey we experienced veryheavy marching, the country being vcry sandy.but on the homeward march we clung all theway to that well-known Indian byway theGrand Trunk Road, and we had companionsin the South Lancashire Regiment, who werealso returning to Ambala.We found time in the evenings to try conclusionswith the corresponding Companies ofthe Lancs. at tug-of-war; also while at Ludhianawe received and accepted challenges toplay games at football and hockey.Our football opponents styled themselvesthe" Champions of the Punjab" and wereknown locally as the" Ludhiana Wanderers."In accepting their challenge we realised thatwe must put the best eleven available on thefield, and naturally thought we were "upagainst it," as the saying goes, the more sowhen we realised that our representatives hadto play in their ordinary marching boots, butvery early in the game we discovered that the7lst were quite capable of holding their ownand we stopped counting and playing after wehad registered 9 goals, thus depriving oureastern foes of their unbeaten certificate.Our hockey representatives did not fare sosuccessfully, as they retired defeated by 5 goals'to 3, their opponents being the LudhianaPolice team.The Inter-Coy. Tug-of-War contest with theSouth Lancs. resulted as follows :-" A ,,'Lancs. beat " A" H.L.I.; "B" H.L.1. beat" B "Lancs.; "D" H.L.I. beat" D " Lancs.;" F " H.L.I. beat" F "Lancs.; "G" H.L.I.beat" G" Lancs.; "H" H.L.I. beat" H "Lancs.; "E" Lancs. beat" K" H.L.I.; " C "Lancs. scratched to "I" H.L.I. Result­H.L.I., 5 pulls; South Lancs. 2 pulls.The above did not conclude our tug-of-warrivalry, as the sergeants of the Lancs. overcameour sergeants after a dour determined pull(query), but our subalterns nobly avenged thedefeat of the sergeants by having a victoryover the subalterns of the 40th.The tit-bit of the week took place on thelast night we were in camp together, a catchweightteam from each battalion opposingeach other. The superior build of the, Lancs.was obvious to all, but ours was a bettertrained lot of men, and soon had their opponentsover, gaining a regimental victory.OPEN-AIR CONCERT.AT Phillour we had a combined camp-fireconcert with the South Lancs. Regiment, andhad an excellent entertainment in spite of theusual diffic'ulties to be contended with throughlack of a piano accompaniment for the songsters.The programme was as follows :­Selected-Combined Band and Drums, S. Lancs.Song-" My Little Wife," Pte. Hopper, S. Lancs.Song_ UI've got my Jersey on," Pte. Wilson, S. Lancs.Comic Duologue, Pte. M'Ewan and Willets, H:L.I.Song_ U Twelve Months Ago," Pte. WiIson, H.L.I.Song_ U My.Latch Key," L.-Corpl. Micheison, S. Lancs.Selection-Band,S. Lancs.Reel-Pipers,Highland Light Infantry.Song-8elected,Corpl. Reid, S. Lancs.Sword Dance,Piper White, H.L.I.Song-" Dreamland," Sergt. Hill, S. Lancs.Song-" Little Grey Home in the West,"Lieut. Pitts Tucker, H.L.I.Song-" When a Fellow is It,". Ptc. Moran, S. Lancs.Song-" Thora," Lance-Corpl. Haddock, S. Lancs.Combined Tattoo Pipers and Buglers, H.L.I.Combined Tattoo Band and Drums, S. Lancs.INTER-COMPANY TUG-OF-WAR OUP,1913.As these notes go to press we hlll-ve concludedthe first round of the annual contest f~·r theInter-Company Tug-of-War Cup.The results are as follows :-" F " Companybeat "B" Company; "G" Company beat" I" Company; "A" Company beat" K "Company; "H" Company beat·" D " Company." F " and" G" are the favourites at present,and we should see some excellent "pulls" inthe semi-finals and finals.SERGEANTS' MESS NOTES." A chiel's amang ye takin' notes, an' faith he'll printthem."WE are indebted to l\fr. Donald Keith, latesergeant in " K " Coy., for a very interestingand instructive letter describing his voyagehome from India, via Colombo; and again hisjourney from home out to Canada. He alsogave a very good account of his .first impressionsof Canada.We had a billiard match with the Sergeantsof the K.O.S.B. of 800 up. Four games had

lato be played on our table, and the followingweek the remaining four games were playedon our opponents' table. It was played onthe relay system. As soon as a player made:100 he dropped out, and the next carried on.Q.-M.-Sergt. Breslin gave us a lead of 15,butSergt. Hayhurst was completely off form, and'before he had made his 100 our opponents hadrun to 376.Sergt. M'Menemy brought ourscore up to 247 before the Borderers completedtheir 400. That finished the game on ourtable.Sergt. M'Menemy started on the Borderers'table the following week to complete his 100.He played very well, as also did the remainderof our team-CoL-Sergt. Lawrie, Sergeants· Mackie, Miller, Morgan, and Whitten. Ouropponents got their 800 when we were 751,and as they had a lead of 153 when we startedon their table we were quite pleased withourselves.· Fourteen of our members 'had a verypleasant outing to Gorakhpur, a town about170 miles from Lucknow. It was the outcomeof a challenge to a football match from theGorakhpur • Volunteer Athletic Club. Theworkshops of the B. & N.-W. Railway are atGorakhpur, and as there is a big percentage of8cotchmen employed by that company youcan guess we had a " richt guid time." Representativesmet us on our arrival at the station,where we had chota hazari. We were verykindly :shown over the works; then we had'breakfast and a lie down. It was a gala dayin Gorakhpur and you can judge of our surprisewhen we saw large placards on the roadside."This way to the Football Match." Webegan to get a bit nervous as to the mettle of· our opponents. However, a very evenly contestedgame ended in a'draw of two goals each.We were all delighted" to see Capt. H. T. C.Singleton, D.S.O., of " Ours" at the match.He is the very popular Adjt. of the B. & N.-W.Railway Vols. In the evening our hosts gaveus a smoking concert in the Railway Institute.Our Pipe~Major gave a selection on his pipes,and our friends were delighted. They said it" did their he'rts guid tae hear the skirl again."After a very enjoyable evening, to whichnearly everyone of our number contributed asong, our hosts escorted us to the station andsaw us safely off. We take this opportunity·of thanking the members of the GorakhpurVoL Athletic Club for their great kindness to·us.Our farewell dance was a great success. Anaccount of it from'the Indian Daily Telegraphwill be found at the foot of these notes. Our· thanks are due to Sergts. Eaves, Morgan,Shaw, Wolstencroft, and CampbeU for theirarduous work in getting the place ready. .We had a return match with the Gorakhpur· VoL Athletic Club on Saturday, 5th Octob~r,at Lucknow. It was a good game, finishin,g,up another draw-5 goals each. " .As there were five of our memb~rs leavingus on the following Monday, we decided tohave a smoking concert after the match for: them, and for our friends from Gorakhpur. Avery pleasant evening was spent, marred justa bit by the thOught of losing so many good· comrades. Sergt. Jones is off to civilian life·after 12 years service, and Sergts. Brown,·M'Donald, and Hope, and Pipe-Major M'Intyre,· are off to the Depot. We wish them every· success in their new sphere.The 8th K.R.I. Hussars, who have been in· Lucknow for four years along with us, andwho also go to Ambala in January, gave afarewell smoker to the garrison. Regl. Sergt.­Major Pitchfork referred to the 8th Hussarsand 71st leaving the station, and said howsorry we were to leave so many good friends,behind. Sergt.-Major House replied on behalfof our members, and gave a very fine speech,recalling how the 8th Hussars and 71st foughttogether in Central India in 1857.Col.-Sergt. Brisbane has rejoined us fromKailana. He was Acting Sergt.-Major of theDepot there during the summer.After many rumours our big march wascancelled, and we got orders to proceed toAmbala by train. The 3rd Batt. RoyalFusiliers, who relieved us, very kindly invitedour members to dinner the night before weleft, and the following morning our goodfriends of the 25th had breakfast ready for us.We heartily thank them both, and hope to-meet again.We can't say much about Ambala, as wehave been on manreuvres since arrivaLArm.-Sergt. Dutton has left us for thehome establishment. We will miss his merrylaugh and wish him luck.'Who shot the village pet 1H.L.I. FAREWELL DANCE.THE tennis court of the Sergeants' Mess of theH.L.I was a most picturesque sight lastevening on' the occasion of a farewell dance,given by the members. Over the court a very·large marquee had been erected and artisticallydraped round the sides with the regimentaltartan and badge. Adjoining this was a large

14 HIGHLAND LIGH'I INFANTRY CHRONICLE.shamiana, which was laid out most appetisinglyas the buffet, and in the centre of which,arranged on a stand, were the trophies of theregiment. There was a very large attendanceof both civilians and military, and the gayuniforms of the numerous branches of thelatter added not a little to the beauty of theaspect.The court made an excellent floor, while themusic discoursed by the famous band of theregiment was all that could be desired. Duringthe interval the" n.L.!. Farewell Waltz" wasplayed-a lovely piece of music arranged byMr. Stockey, the Bandmaster. Colonel Brown,Officer Commanding Station, Colonel Ronaldson,Commanding Officer of the Regiment, andmany other officers of all units, were present.A very enjoyable time was spent, thanks tothe arduous exertions of Col.-Sergt. Lawrie,Bugle-Major Bell, and their colleagues of then.L.!. Sergeants' Mess.-Indian Daily Telegraph.COMPANY NOTES." A " COMPANY.ALTliOt'GH prohably a bit belated ere these notesappear in print, we offer the usual seasonal greetingsto all readers of a very happy and prosperous time inthe yea.r 1914.We have, as in Dilkusha., ta.ken up our residencein the vicinity of the railway line, being in No. ·11Bungalow (farthest from anywhere), where we shallspend the hot season of 1914, not being one of thechosen Companies to sojourn in our summer residenceof Solon in the Simla Hills, but of course our turnwill come .. peachie."Thanks to the excellent shika.ring abilities of Georgeof Chelsea and Fa.tty we had venison in our menu afew times during the line of ma.rch. They say thatstalking and bringing down a "herrie " with a. halterround its neck is no sport-a different opinion to thatshared by the Red Robins.Mention of manamvres brings to our memory theacquisition of the services of Sergt. "Donald" from..K" consequent on the absence of our chief andhis ~ble assistant, "Adolphus," languishing in Lucknowas attaches of the City of London Regiment. Wecongratulate the first. named for the manner in whichhe supervised during our five weeks' trek, and thankhim in anticipation for the promised "crumpets."The sporting fraternity have been busy lately, andwe now possess an excellent" New Hampden," butDame Rumour says we shall have to evacuate our chosenacre, as the regimental hockeyites have cast sheeps'eyes on it.In the two Football Leagues both elevens hold arespectable position j and with the assistance of someof last two drafts from home we hope to make abold bid next season for the possession of one of thetrophies so kindly given by the R.A.T.A. for annualcompetition.We had a fleeting visit from our Dorando, ex.Lance.CorpI. T. A. Barron, and he appears to have struck.. ite .. in the State of Ke.rpa.rthala~The latest secession from our ranks to be recordedis Charlie Little, another whom the call of the Easthas taken from regimental life to fill the role of aCalcutta policeman.Our" Ha.t Trick Middle-Weight" has been to theSecond Eleven what Willie Reid is to the Rangers,Long may that terrible right retain its power, Willie.Our Rufus-locked Napoleon had a brief respitefrom the blackboard, taking part in the march andmanmuvres. He accepted and carried out suooessfullythe arduous duties of C.C.C.-that is, Camel CaravanCommander. He says duty is a "cushie" life, but entails.heavy inroads on the private purse consequent on thedevelopment of an enormous appetite.INCOGNITO." B" COMPANY.WE reached Ambala all right by rail, but we havehad sufficient of roads since to quite make up for thatdeviation from our original plans.The sports since last contribution I shall not enter·into, but merely record the fact that in the RugbyCup, after thrice drawing with "G" and twice with"F:' we had to relinquish to the latter the hardestcontested trophy for years.Quite a lot went on furlough last back-end, andsome folks have been nasty enough to say they knowmore of Kinchin Junga than kinohing naukri.We had many regrets at leaving Lucknow, but Ithink I voice the sentiments of all when I say we hadnone so keen as parting company with our Brigade·Commander, Major-General Wilson, C.B.Manmuvres will be dealt with as a Battalion con·tribution. All I have to say regarding them is that aoertain seH-a.ppointed body unanimously concur intheir abrupt finding bus. .The last twelve days' march we varied with sport,.and some were. never too tired to joo to the jungle insearch of something to replenish the Company larder.Sergt. Shaw had a shot at a bu~k in full flight (?). ~ndknocked him hors de combat WIth an ugly abdomma.lgash. Fraser had a decent one with a perfect poolhit. Turner and Cording were jointly responsible foranother, The latter has been recommended for acourse of compass reading and elementary astronomy.Roaming in the gloaming may be all. ri.ght in its pla~e,but continued at a much later hour lt lS not conduClveto happiness.We offer congratulations, though belated, to Sergt.Miller on the occasion of his marriage.No. 1 this year won the Section Shooting Cup, and:No. 3 tied for the Captain's Cup.The Stockwell Challenge Shield we have again wonby an overwhelming majority, but as it has beenimpossible yet to present it we will have more to sayanon.X "We have had to say good.bye to a few" T. .wallahs. We wish them luck, and hope that thosewho aspire to aviation may not have to initial their·intended profession with the letter" N." .We wish you all a happy New Year, and dmna cockyer pinkie too often !F," D's" DOINGS.IN writing these notes I must wish, on behalf of "D,"all ex·" D" men a prosperous New Year. I haven'tmuch to chronicle in the way of sport, as, the Companrbeing split up, it was hard to get the men. "Dhas, however, managed to retain their ·place-i.e_

HIGHLAND LIGflT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. ]5second-in the Stockwell C\lallenge Shield. Now thatwe a.re in Ambala., and together again, we hope oncemore to proceed to make history in the sports fieldand to do credit to the Company that once were calledthe " Silversmiths."There have been a few changes this trooping season,M'Bride fancying the home establishment, and Alexander,Bradshaw, and Sharp chancing" civvie " life.We wish them success. On promotion we loselilergt. Henderson and CorpI. Sumner, and gain Sergt.Peden (the Pathan), Lance-Sergts. Black and Atkins.As the arrivals are all tug.of-war men we can congratula.teourselves as well as them on promotion.We also extend our welcome to our draft, whom wewere unable to meet owing to a previous engagementwith General Brunker 160 niiles away, which 'we couldnot postpone. This engagement took the form offive weeks man01luvres, and everyone in " D " enjoyedthem thoroughly, and returned to Ambala. with alittle more experience of how to pass the time in the"shiny East."Quite a feature of these manoouvres was the way inwhich our lion-tamer (Jimmy Gilmour) managed thecamels. "D" were never short of camels, as Jimmyalways had a spare one up his sleeve, so to speak.On the other hand our mulemen (Bandy and Scrum)had a cla.ss of mule drivers who were anxious to learnEnglish, but the tuition left much to be desired. Onthe whole we had a pleasant time. Our worthy C.-8.told us some stirring tales of the campaign in '97.8,while we drank pots of " char" at his expense.As regards furlough to U.K., I am authorised tostate that "oor Dickie" is not having his annualimaginary leave next summer. He intends to tourthrough Scotland instead of Mukerian next winter.Dan is not going on furlough either, as he learns thathis former service abroad (Australia) does not count.He broke it by being more than six months at home.Our pet (Douglas) is still taking convalescent exercise,his latest being a 56-lb. weight with a rope attached,which he informs us is a hammer.Our Captain has left us temporarily to study themethods of mountain artillery. On his return, wehope, he will let us into the secret of those " guns thata.re built in two bits."We are pleased to welcome Mr. Loch back to theCompany after his trip home.YOUNG BLOOD."G" COMPANY.WE have had a slight experience of what our newstation is like, as we were ordered away, after beingthere only five days, for a nice little trip of thirty.fivedays through the Punjab. We are very sorry to saythat we have lost Privates Smith and Harley, whodied in Jullandur Hospital after a few days' illnessduring the time we were on the march. We mustcongratula.te Sergt. Marshall and Lance·Sergt. John·son on their promotion and transfer to our Company.We have lost CorpI. Hall, who has gone to "F"Company on promotion to Lance.Sergt., also Lance­Corpls. Mears and Herbert, who have gone to H H "and "K" Companies rE)spectively on promotion toCorporals. We have done well in the way of footballthis season. Our first team are tied with " H " Companyfor second place with six points for five games-­two wins, two draws, and one game lost to "B"Company after a hard game by one goal to nil-andthe second team are also tied with "H" Companyfor senior position of the Second League with eight·points-3 wins and two draws-a good position inboth Leagues. Our tug-of-war team are still makinga name for themselves. After winning the Leaguethey have now gone into the second round of theTug.of-War Cup by beating" I" Company, and nowpull" F " Company in the second round, which shouldprove a very good pull considering" F " Company werechampions until this year. We wish all our readers a.most prosperous New Year.LAoll:Y." H" COMPANY.ON making a start with my first notes for 1914 I do80 by wishing all ex·"H" Companyites a very happyand prosperous New Year. Those who were delightedat the idea of going by rail got rather a damper whenorders in Umbala stated that we should march byroad to Mukerian, a distance of 140 miles, to takepart in brigade and inter-brigade training, and marchhomewards to Umbala, occupying in all five weeks.It was really a case of "out of the frying pan into thefire," our laundry allowance being of the most meagredescription. The Company thanks are due to ourgallant Subaltern for a change of menu in the shape ofvenison, his prowess with the g rifle providingus with a healthy and appet meal of Indhtnbuck during the line of march. e chief compla.intof all ranks during our five weeks' trek was the develop.ment of an enormous appetite which private incomescould not satisfy. Before leaving Lucknow membersfigured conspicuously in final sports. for the StockwellChallenge Shield, the following very prominently:­Piper M'Grory, who gained premier honours inpiping (marches), and Lance.CorpI. Mitchell,who was very successful in the dancing events. Our"reel team, composed of Col..Sergt. Goldie, CorpI. Grey,Lance.CorpI. Mitchell, and Piper M'Donald. gained tenpoints towards our aggregate. In the two FootballLeagues we hold very satisfactory positions, our firsteleven being third and our second eleven tieing for thirdin their respective Leagues. We welcome our two la.testdrafts from Engla.nd, and think, from first impressions,that we will be supported by them in the sportingfield. Our tug-of. war team is undoubtedly on theup grade, and we received a valuable acquisition inthe person of CorpI. Mears on promotion from "G"Company. CorpI. Harper we also welcome to "H"Company. Three well-kent faces have been struckoH the Company roll recently. These are Ptes. Fleming,M'Donald, and Brackenridge. and we wish them luckin their new circumstances. Before the punkahs beginto swing we shall have packed up and proceeded toour summer residence at Solon in the Simla Hills.CALEDONIA_"I" COMPANY.THE cold weather has arrived at last, the parrots haveagain returned, and--ah I alas! "farewell to Dan and:all his greatness."We were all glad to see the CoI.-Sergt. back amongstus again looking in the best of health after having doneanother season's duty as Sergt.·Major at Kailana.Up to the present time has been too much occupiedwith other things to allow of sport having full swing.but by snatches a Football League is being pushedthrough.. Our "Bobby Walkers" and Co. are notshowing the .. go'~ of former days. Let this buckthem up.Ma.nyold members of the Company who were inChakrata along with us will be gla.d to hear that we

HiL~FAN TR YCIl R NICLE.SIIoW Lie ut. r t;rth('y of tho Chur!;ns on the rcucn(DlIUl(llU VTCS. who is cvirll' ntly e nj(lyin ~ hi ~ Oo mmandingfT; er's IIl1est ;ion8 in the l.:l., ter Ann.\', IJIl t \'(~g;1. r d in g hiR a bilityto ('an,)' thi,; Ollt. t.hen· are s"riollR "found, fol' doubt,ilc8 he w,,, 8(!u uLing {or dry rhoot'i ten minutes Ia.ter.A f'"cnlial' pye complaint '::Ht'cd g reat ine()11 enian!!':to th" lItajority ut lItt· C() ll1pa ny on man!llU\Tt'c• • butthank;; tn till' llntiring laho u!';; of D,·. ('!) 'tinea l' itW tl. ch('ckcc\ in tint('. " -- hpn th ' ~nffc rcrs WC['elj uestioned (I n lIw s uh.i, ·~ t th..), ttr'ibutc Ll tho e!!,o.cto t he Hc n're train t heir cy'·' h"d \l"en 1,u t to lookin i(fo[, t ho hurd !'ou.t! .\V" ha ve not. had mtlch t inw tll t.,',L the ,porLiJl~a ])Uilics nf th.. draft, hn t sO fa" t.wo ha,v(, takt'[l th.eirpliH:c on the rope and are iu a"tiv" t.rainingIn t.he fi r~ t [Ottltl] of t.he CLIP w,: had tu a nknowlnt! g"defeat to .. A " Cumpany , h1lt hop" to do hotter illthi, bnuwh of ' P(j l·t during t h · ~ lll1lln e r. n. V.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.liPromotions and Appointments.11281 Corp!. R. Sutherland. promoted Sergeant andappointed Sergt.-Piper, 30th October, 191:3.7214 Sergt. W. Sanderson, promoted Colour-&rgeant,19th August, 1913.7777 I.ance-Sergt. J. Marshall, promoted Sergeant,9th April, 1913.9000 Lance-Sergt. W. Peden, promoted Sergeant.25th May, 1913.10079 Lance-Sergt..F. J.evett, promoted SergHant, 19thAugust, 1913.9851 Lancc-Sergt. G. Henderson, promoted Serg('ant,:30th October, 1913.10008 I..ance.Sergt.•1. ~f'Menemy, promoted Sergeant.30th October, 1913.10169 Lance-Sergt. (Unpaid) A. M'Millan, appointedPaid Lance.Sergeant, 9th April, 1913.10555 Lance-Sergt. (Unpaid) G. Johnstone, appointedPaid Lance.Sergeant, 25th M.ay, 1913.7084 Lance.Sergt. (Unpaid) H. Sinclair, appointer!Paid Lance. Sergeant, 19th August, 1913.8495 I.ance.Sergt. (Unpaid) D. Black, appointedPaid Lance-Sergeant, 30th October, 1913.1"0703 I..ance·Sergt. (Unpaid) C. Hall, appointed PaidLance.Sergeant, 30th October, 1913.10548 Corpl. H. Atkins, appointed Unpaid I.anee.Sergeant, 29th September, 191:t9503 Corp!. D. Roy, appointed Unpaid Lance­Sergt'ant, 30th October, 1913.11243 Corpl. E. Nobbs, appointeel Unpaid Lance­Sergeant, 30th October, 191a.9980 Lance.Corpl. G. Connelly, promoted Corporal,9th April, 1913.8939 Lance.Corpl. J. Fin

18 HIGHLAND LWHT INFANTltY CHRONICLE.DEATHS.7710 Pte. J. Smith, died at Jullundur, 23rd November,1913.U081 Pte. F. Harley, died at Jullundur, 2nd November,1913.TRANSFERS.10688 Pte. G. Brumley, transferred to 20th BatteryRoyal Field Artillery, 1st November, 1913.GOOD CONDUOT BADGES.First.9471 Pte. P. Carey, 14th June, 1913.10194 Pte. C. M'Dougall, 9th August, 1913.11475 Pte. J. Finlayson, 23rd July. 1912.11738 Pte. J. Connor, 29th August, 1913.9891 Pte. P. M'Donald, 3rd July, 1912.11098 Pte. T. Reilly, 19th April, 1912.11351 Pte. D. M'Donald, 28th June, 1913.11584 Pte. J. Delaney, 26th December, 1912.11769 Pte. R. Stewart, 1st September, Un3.10879 Pte. H. Stirling, 9th February, 1913,11513 Pte. J. Copeland, 15th April, 1913.11540 Lance.CorpL R. Jinks, 6th March, 1913.U777 Pte. W. Sinclair, 8th September, 1913.11070 Pte. J. Clunes, 16th :March, 1912.11506 Pte. S. Gaw, 1st March, 1912.U745 Pte. J. M'Laughlin, 28th July, 1913.9790 Pte. P. M'Kay, 23rd September, 1913.11702 Pte. W. Fullerton, 24th August, 1913.11033 Pte. G. Nicholson, 20th April, 1912.11556 Lance.Corpl. R. Dunn, 3rd October, 1913.H676 Pte. J. Stewart, 10th May, 1913.11755 pte. W. Barbour, 27tb September, 1913.11784 Pte. D. Dunn, 23rd September, 1913.11549 Pte. R. Brown, 10th August, 1913.11126 Pte. D. Harvey, 5th September, 1913.11790 pte. J. Lovel1, 13th October, 1913.11792 Pte. D. M'Adans, 9th October, 1913.7981 Piper W. White, 6th September, 1913.11498 Pte. J. Gillespie, 13th Oetober, 1913.11442 Lance.CorpL P. Fraser, 26th July, 1913.1I666 Pte. J. Pottie, 21st April, 1913.8econd.9929 Bandsman W. Haygarth, 4th March, 1911.10687 Pte. E. Bridge, 16th September, 1912.11072 Pte. J. Kay, 19th July, 1913.9818 Pte. A. Paterson, 15th September, 1911.10344 Pte. F. Gilham, 7th June, 1913.11035 Lance.Corpl. C. Beagen, 1st April, 1913.11127 Pte. J. Duncan, llth September, 1913.10453 Pte. R. Conroy, 10th September, 1913.10905 Pte. D. Dunn, 9th April, 1913.10973 Pte. J. Willis, 21st May, 1913.11050 Pte. M. Sheppard, 28th April, 1913.11125 Pte. G. Brialey, 5th September, 1913.11153 Pte. J. Henderson, 26th October, 1913.11160 Pte. A. Dudgeon, 2nd November, 1913.9852 Pte. T. Kane, 20th September, UH3.10343 Pte. T. Carriban, 4th October, 1913.10358 pte. J. Meadows, 18th September, 1913.10768 Pte. G. M'Callulll, 15th September, 1912.10873 Pte. J. Dinsdale, 27th September, 1912.10967 Pte. J. Horn, 13th September, 1913.11055 Pte. H. M'Glashan, 28th June, 1913.10216 Pte. T. West, 27th September, 1913.10462 Lance.Corp!. J. Anns, 15th September. 1912. 10682 Pte. A. Cracknell, 5th March, 1912. 11U8 pte. T. Kelly, 3rd October, 1913. 11135 Pte. F. Forrester, 1st October, 1913. GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS.5655 Col.-Sergt.-Inst. A. Morrow, 1st Madras andSouthern Mahratta Railway Rifles, awardedG.C. Medal (with gratuity), 13th October,1913.5804 Col.·Sergt. E. Gearey, awarded G.C. }fedal (withgratuity), 1st October, 1913.EXTENSIO!'S TO CO:lIPLETE 12 YEARS wrrH THECOLOURS.12086 Pte. W. Morrice, at Calcutta, Ist ~eptember_1913.9822 Sergt. J. Graham, at Lucknow, 5th September,1913.10231 Pte. T. Haffey, at IJucknow, 5th September,1913.10349 Pte. T. Mitchell, at ]~uoknow, 20th September,1913.10703 Corpl. C. Hall, at Lucknow, 20th September,1913.10251 Pte. G. Willis, at Lucknow, 29th SE'ptember,1913.10535 Pte. W. LaiJerty, at Lucknow, 1st October,1913.10325 Corpl. A. Freeborn, at Lucknow, 17th October,1913.RE.E!'GAGEMENTS TO COMPLETE 21 YEARS WITH THECOLorRs.7607 Corpl. C. Mills, at Lucknow, 23rd September,1913.7677 Corpl. A. Mortimer, at Landour, 27th September,1913.8008 Sergt. J. Hope, at Lucknow, 26th September,1913.12071 Pte. A. Durno, at Calcutta, 2nd November,1913.~ .

HIGHLAND LIGHTCHRONICLE.192nd Battalion News.MAmA BARRACKS, ALDERSHOT.Battalion received most flattering" send-off's" from the G.O.C.'s, 5th Divisionand 15th Infantry Brigade, respectively, ontheir departure from Ireland on 23rd September.Brigadier-General Count Gleichen, KC.V.O.,commanding 15th Infantry Brigade, addressedthe Battalion as follows, previous tothe final day's operations in Irish Commandexercise, on 19th September: " ColonelWolfe-Murray, Officers, Non-commisionedOfficers, and Men, of the Highland LightInfantry, I take this opportunity of sayinggood-bye to you now, as it is difficult, and· often impossible, to assemble a Battalion at· the conclusion of operations. I cannot tellyou how sorry I am that you are leaving theBrigade. Your discipline and handling ofarms have been excellent, while your marchingpowers, spirit, and dash in the field, and your, general smartness, have been universally commentedon. I congratulate you, ColonelWolfe-Murray, on having such a well-trainedand smart Battalion. I am sorry you aretaking the Brigade Football Cup away from· Ireland, but I congratulate you heartily onwinning it yesterday; it was a very goodperformance. I wish you all good-bye andgood luck."The Commanding Officer l'€;ceived the followingletter from Major-General Sir CharlesFergusson, C.B., M.V.O., D.S.O., commanding· 5th Division, on the occasion of the 2nd Battalionleaving Ireland for Aldershot on 23rdSeptember :~" I am a little doubtful whetherI shall be able to get to Dublin to-morrow tosee you off, as I have a busy morning here(Curragh], and may not be able to get awayin time. If I do not turn up, will you pleasetell the Battalion how much I regret losingthem from the Command. There is no Battalionwith which I would sooner be associatedon service, and no Battalion which I wouldmore confidently put in front if I wanted aparticular job carried out. I can't say more.Their spirit has been excellent, their disciplineall that could be wanted, and their handlingby the officers a pleasure to see."Please wish them good-bye from me, andtell them that I expect to hear good accountsof them from Aldershot in the future. I wishyou and them all possible success and happinessin your new station."I think the Battalion will improve enormouslyyet, when it gets to a station likeAldershot, where you will live in an atmosphereof new ideas and impressions. At outstationsin Ireland it is not easy to keep up todate, and methods are always changing inthe military world. You must expect tofind new ways and new ideas prevailing, andat first you may find yourselves consideredin some respects as behind the times. In ayear's time you will know the Aldershot ropesthoroughly, and, with such a splendid lot ofofficers and men, I am absolutely certain thatthe Battalion will soon go to the top. I knowthat everyone from outside who has seen theBattalion has had the same feeling--that itonly wants the experience of a big garrisonand the opportunity of mixing with otherunits to make it absolutely tip-top. Myprophecy' is that in a year it will be the bestBattalion at Aldershot."THIS number of the Ohronicle finds us iu themiddle of the leave season. Since our arrivalin September our life here has been veryuneventful, although we cannot complain ofthe" powers that be" not doing their bestto keep us well occupied, as they provide uswith all kinds of amusements, such as winterCompany training, cutting down forests, etc.A good many football matches were playedin October and November, and the resultsare given elsewhere. Except for footballwe have not done much in the sport line; theIrish hunting is much missed, as there is verylittle round here. Very few officers have beenhunting so far.Since writing last the number of our bachelorofficers has been reduced by two. We haveto offer our heartiest congratulations ·toCaptain Thackeray and Lieut. Telfer Smollett

20 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.~pon their marriages. The former's took placem October, and the latter's in December.We also have to congratulate Major Murraytln his promotion, although we much regretthat it means his leaving the Battalion and

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 212ND BATTALION H.L,J. v. CO. LONGl"ORD. Played at Mullingar, 25th June, 1913. 2nd BATTALION H.L.I. Lieut.-CoL A. A. W'olfe.Murray, b J. Geofiroy, c Harmen,4 Lieut. J. A. H. Ferguson. b J. Geofiroy, " Turbet, 571sted, b J. Geofiroy, c Johnston.10 CorpL Cammen, b Turbet, .. .. 1 Major E. R. Hill, b .J. Geofirov, c J, M'Caun, 32 Capt. J. R. Simson, b Turbet; c W. M'Cann, 60 Sergt. Lockyer, not out,41 Lieut. G. M. Gerard, b Harmen,8 Pte. Cammell, h C. Geofiroy, c .Johnston, 10 Pte. Grant, b C. GE'ofiroy, c sub,0 Pt€. Farrow, b \\'. M'Cann, c sub, 0 Byes,6 Total,229 Bowling Analysi;;. Runs. Wick(>t8. OVE'rs. ,J. Geoffroy, 58 4 21 Harmen, 71 1 14 TurbE't, 57 2 II\\'. M'Cann, 17 1 :JC. Oeofiroy, 20 2 ;) Co. J.ON(JFORD. W. M'Cann, b Grant, 20 H. Oswald, b Isted, oA. Harmen. b Grant, 23 N. Mayne, b Isted, 6J. M'Cann, b lAted, c Lockyer. ,,,)M. Johnston, b Capt. Simson, lbw, ;)C. L. Turbet, b Corpl. Cammell, 9 Seymour. not out,14 J. Geoffroy, b Farrow, 4C. Geoffroy, not out, 12 Byes,12 Total,110 A. N. Other did not bat. Bowling Analysis. Runs. Wickets. Overs. lsOOd, .. 38 3 16 Pte. Farrow, 22 1 12 Pte. Grant, 24 2 IICapt. J. R. Simson, 12 1 8 CorpJ. Cammeli, 2 1 f) ATHBOY Y. 2:m H.L.I. Played at Mullingar, 28th June, 1913. ATHBOY-First Innings. G. B. M'Veagh. b Isted, 9 J. Jones, b Isted, 9 F. D. A. Thompson, b Isted, 9 A. Harmen, b Farrow, 7P. Smyth, b Isted, 7 P. ~foore, b Capt. Simson, c Pte. Cammell, 16 F. Lewis, b Isted, c Capt. Simson. 2H. Smyth, b Capt. Simson, 3 P. Peters, not out, 1 J. Knott, b Capt. Simson, st Lockyer, .. P. Sheridan, b Capt. Simson. o Byes, . 1Total,64 Bowling Analysis. Runs. Wickets. i Overs. Pte. Farrow, .. 30 l' 11 Isted, 28 5 13 Capt. Simson,.. 5 4 3 2nd H.L.I.-First Innings. Lieut.-Col. A. A. Wolfe-Murray, b P. Smyth, :32 Lieut. J. A. H. Fergusson, b J. Jones,0 Sergt. Lockyer, b Harman,21 Isted, c and b Harman,0 Major E. R. Hill, b Harmltn, I)Capt. J. R. Simson, b P. Smytb, c ~loore,3:> CorpL Cammell, b P. Smyth,0 Pte. Cammen, h P. Smyth,15 Lieut. C. \V. Hooper, not out, . .27 Lieut. G. M. Gerard, run out, .. 6Ptl'. J

22 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.OFFICERS.Lieut.·Col. Wolfe.Murray, b Sergt. Self, 32Major Hill, b Sergt. Self, e Sergt. Elder. 44Lieut. Fergusson, b Sergt. Elder, 25Lieut. Hooper, b Sergt. Shaw, .. 27Capt. Simson, b Sergt. Shaw, c Q.M .. S. Hayball, 14Major Prentiee, b Sergt. Elder, c Sergt. Gunn, 14Lieut. Wallaee, b Sergt. Elder, 0Lieut. Gerard, b Sergt. Elder, .. 38Capt. Thackeray, b Sergt. Elder, 18Lieut. Brodie, b Sergt. Elder, e S.·M. Findlay, 5Lieut. Telfer·Smollett, not out, . . . . 0Byes, 12Total,Bowling Analysis.Sergt. Gunn, ..Sergt. Self,Q.M.·S. Hayball,Sergt. Shaw, ..Sergt. Elder, ..S .. M. Findlay,Runs. Wickets.54 049 242 020 244 68 0OFFICERS v. REST OF BATTALION.Played at Mullingar, 5th July, 1913.Overs.8107510B229REST OF R~TTAI~IO".Pte. Cammell, b Isted, .. 44Pte. Tufnell, b lsted, :-1CorpI. Cammell. b Isted. c LieuL flerard, 48Sergt. Lockyer, run out., b Isted, 4Bandsman Smith, b Capt. Simson, 42Sorgt. Shaw, b Lieut. Gerard. .. 7pte. Clayton. b Gerard, 1Sergt. Elder, 1I0t Qut, 26Pte. Grant, lbw, b Capt. Simson, 0Lance.Corpl. Roylance, lbw, b Capt. Simson, 1Pte. Farrow, b Capt. Simson, 3Byes, 5Total,Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wickets.Isted, .. 44 2Capt. Si1l1Bon,.. 70 4Lieut. Gerard, 44 2Lieut.·Col. A. A. Wolfe.Murray, 21 0OFFICERS.Lieut.·Col. A. A. Wolfe.l1urray, b Clayton,Capt. Simson, b Farrow, ..Lieut. Gerard, b Clayton,Major Hill, lbw, b Grant,Ueut. Hooper, b Clayton, c Sergt. Shaw,Lieut. Fergullson, b Clayton, c Sergt. Shaw,Lieut. Wallace, not out,Major Prentice, not out,Byes,Total (for six wickets),Bowling Analysis.Runs.5269Corpl. Cammell,Pte. Farrow, ..Pte. Clayton, . . 55Pte. Grant. 21Lanee.CorpI. Roylance, 28Bandsman Smith, 17Wickets.o141oOvers.168104Overs.9111336218454126146556221122422ND BATTALION H.L.I. v. WEST RIDIN({REGIMENT.Played at Mullingar, 11th July, 1913.WEST RIDINGS.Major P. B. Strafiord, b Farrow,Lieut. D. F. De Wend, b Roylance,Lieut. L. E. Russell, b Capt. Simson, c Lieut.I

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.2ND H.L.I.Lieut.·Col. A. A. Wolfe.Murray, b Lieut. Cattley, 21-Corpl. Cammell, b Hills, . . . . . . 4Lieut. J. A. H. Fel'gusson, b Hills, c Denny .. 37Sergt. Lockyer, run out, 0Major Hill, b Miller, 25Ca.pt. Simson, b Lieut. Cattley, c Capt. RecveR, 36'Lieut. G. M. Geram, b Miller, .. 4Bandsman Tufnell, lbw, b Miller, 0Pte. Cammell, not out, 22Pte. Grant, b Lieut. Cattley, c Capt. Lee, 1Pte. Farrow. b Capt. Williams, c Miller, 27Byes, 9Total, 186Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wickets. Overs.Lieut. Cattley, 63 3 22Pte. Hills, 49 2 12Sergt. Kesby, 18 0 7Lance·Corpl. Denny, .. l5 0 2Capt. Williams, 13 1 2Bandsman Miller, 19 3 {\KI:-iG'S COUNTY v. 2ND RI\TTALION H.T..I.Player! at Tullamore, 21st July, 1913.K!NG'S CO'CNTY.J. ,13. Goodbody, c Tufncll, b Farrow. la{)lifton, b lsted, .. 24'E. Goodbody, c Farrow, b Isted, 2R. M. Goodbody. b Capt. Simson, 53E. H. Brownc, b lated, 9-C. ,J. Bouchicr, e Lockyer, b Cammen, 6A. V. Ashe, lbw, b Capt. Simson, 22E. Lumley, not out, 17Dr. M'Michael, b hted, ..oG. Moorehead, b Capt. Simson, 3:E. ·W. M'Costello, c Lieut. Fergnsson, b Capt.Simson, 6Byes. 9Total, 164Bowling Analysis.lsted, ..Runs. \Viekets. Overs.61 4 19Pte. Farrow, .. 27 1 7Corpl. Cammeli, 18 1 6Pte. Clayton, .. 12 0 3Capt. Simson •.. 37 4 II2ND H.L.I.Lieut..Col. A. A. Wolfe.Murray, b Clifton, 7Lieut. J. A. H. Ji'ergusson, b Clifton, 16lated, c Ashe, b J. B. Goodbody, 1Sergt. Lockyer, c C. R. Goodbody, b Cliftoll, 46Major Hill,c Browne, b J. B. Goedbody, 11Capt. J. R. Simson, b R. M. Goodbody, 85Lieut. G. M. Gerard. b Clifton, 3Corpl. Cammell. not out, 7Bamoonan Tnfncll, b R. M. Goodbody, 0Pte. Clayton, b Clifton,IPte. Farrow, b Clifton, 0Byes, 9Total, 186Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wickets. Overs.Clifton, .. 77 6 19J. B. Goodbody, 68 2 12R. M. Goodbody, 32 2 62ND BATTALION H.L.l. V. MR. BOYD ROCH.1WRT'SXI.Played at Mnllingar, 22nd July, 1913.MR. BOYD ROCHFORT'S XL-First Innings.P. O'Reilly, b Grant, 8A. Rotherham, b Grant, 2R. Walker, run out, 0P. G. Gamble, c Major Hill, b Roylance, 4R. M'Grath, b Roylance, 8H. Bayley, c Capt. Simson, b Grant, 0H. J..arge, c Major Hill, b Roylance, a3A. Boyd Rochiort, b Cammell, 17E. Bayley, b Cammell, .. 2J. Grant, not out, 0G. Fetherstonhaugh, b Roylance, 0Byes, 3Total, 77Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wickets. Overs.Pte. Grant, 21 3 5Lance-Corpl. Roylance, 21 4 11Capt. J. R. Simson, 26 0 4Corpl. Cammell, 6 2 32nd H.L.I.-First Innings.Lieut. J. A. H. Fergus8on, b Boyd Rochfort, .. 7Corpl. Cammell, b Gamble, 66Sergt. Lockyel', b Boyd Rochiort, 1Lieut.·Col. A. A. Wolfe-Mnrray, run out, 41Major E. R. Hill, c M'Grath, b Large, 2Capt. J i R. Simson, not out, .. 61Lieut. G. A. Farie, b Large, 5Lieut. G. M. Gerard, b Boyd Rochfort, 12Lient. W. L. Broille, c Gamble, b Boyd Rochfort, oLance-Corpl. Roylance, b Bayley, 9Pte. Grant, st M'Grath, b Boyd Rochfort., 10Bycs. 4Total, 218Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wieket$. Overs.P. G. Gamble, 54 I 13A. Boyd Rochiort, 69 5 10P. O'Reilly,41 0 4H. Large,H. Bayley,34162142MR. BOYD Rocm'oRD's Xl.-Sccond Innings.A. Rotherham, c Cammell, b Lieut.-Col. Wolfe-Murray, 5H. I.arge, c and b Lieut. Gerard, IR. Walker, b Lieut.·Col. Wolfe·Murray, oP. G. Gamble, c J.ieut. Farie, I) Lieut. Gel'ard, 27R. M'Gl'ath, b Lieut. Gerard, .. 29A. Boyd Rochiort, b Lockyer, .. 8P. O'Reilly, b Lieut. Gerard, 7H. Bayley, b J.ieut. Gflrard, oF. Bayley, not out, 4G. Fethe!'stonhaugh, b Lieut. Gerard, 1J. Grant. b Lieut. Gerard. oByes, 6Total, 88Bowling Analysis.Runs. Wickets. Overs.I,ient.·Col. A. A. Wolfe·Murl'ay, 37 2 7Lieut. G. M. Gerard,.. 30 7 10Sergt. Lockyer, 15 1 3

24 IlIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.COMPANY CUP.WHEN the Company Cup came to be playedit was decided that, as Lt.-Col. Wolfe-Murrayhad never served with any Company of theBattalion, Companies should draw lots forhim. "C" Coy. were the lucky winners. Itwas soon evident that the Cup rested between"C" and" G," and these Companies met in thesemi-final, when "G" won.In the first round " G" beat " H" by aninnings and 38 runs. For" G" Coy. Capt.Simson made 53 and took 13 wickets for 57runs, and Pearson made 45." D" beat" A " by 27 runs. This matchwas interrupted by rain, and was decided on thefirst innings.For the winners Sergt. Leggatemade 32, Pte. Duncan 43 not out, Lt. Barry28, and Pte. Clayton 23. For the losersLt. Gerard made 84 and Pte. Wright 20, whilePiper Rogers got 6 wickets for 59." c" Coy. beat "E" COy. by 208 runs.For the winners Lt. Hooper made 49, Lt.:Farie 42 not out, I,t.-Col. Wolfe-Murray 32,and Sergt. Lockyer 24. Pte. Grant in " E "Coy.'s first innings took 7 wickets for 10 runs.For the Msers L.-Corpl. Shepherd made 47runs.. "B" beat" F" by 25 runs just on time,after a most exciting finish. For the winnersCorpl. Cammell made 44 and 72 not out, andtook 10 wickets for 89. Lt. Fergusson made67 not out in the second innings, and withCorpI. Ca.mmell put on 143 without beingseparated, the innings being then declaredclosed.In the semi-final "B" beat "D" bv 71runs, Lt. Fergusson making 80 not out,' andCorpl. Cammell 41." G" beat" C" by 5 wickets. "C"collapsed badly in the first innings, and wereall dismissed for 55. "G" replied with 140,Major Hill making 66 and Capt. Simson 46,Lt.-Col. Wolfe-Murray taking 7 wickets for 27.In their second innings "C" made 136,Lt.-Col. Wolfe-Murray making 66.The final was very one-sided, " G " winningby an innings and 195 runs. For the winners;who made 262, Major Hill played a splendidinnings of 129 not out, and Lt. Brodie made 38,and L.-Corpl. Roylance 33. CorpI. Cammelltook 8 wickets for 104 runs. Capt. Simsonbowled unchanged in all three Company Cupmatches, taking 34 wickets for 195 runs.BATTING ANALYSIS.Times Highei'tInn. N.O. Runs. Scort'. Av.Capt. Simson. 10 2 357 85 44.62Lieut.. Col. Wol£e­:Murray, . . 8 0 209 88 26.12Sergt .. Bug. Lockyer, 9 1 lOO 46 20.00Lieut. Fcrgusaon, 9 0 158 O'i 17.56Pte. Cammell, 6 1 79 22* 15.80Isted, . . 5 1 59 36 14.75Corpl. Cammell. 9 1 116 66 14.50Major Hill, 8 0 86 32 10.75Pt". Farrow, 7 0 52 27 7.42­Ueut. Gerard, 8 0 59 l'i 7.37Pte. Grant, 4 0 25 14 0.2;)Pte. Tufnell, 5 0 lO 8 2.00The following also hatt

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.25played several brilliant games at the beginningof the season, especially against the L. NorthLancs, when he and Lees saved us from abad beating, but soon afterwards he went onfurlough pending discharge. It will be difficultat present to fill his place at all satisfactorily.In the Central League the team have donewell, having only lost one match, which wasto the RA.l\f.C., after an exceptionally goodgame. At present they head the Leaguetable. In the Cup ties the team never seemedto be able to strike their form, with the resultthat out of 4 Cup ties played 3 were lost.Pte. Turton, who came iuto the team afterL.-Corpl. Gibb's departure, showed greatpromise, but at present he also is on furloughpending discharge.The 2nd XI. have been most sllccessful,having drawn 1 match, lost 2, and won therest. Unfortunately they were beaten in theAldershot Junior Cup by "I" BatterY,R.H.A., in the 3rd round, but they have onlylost 3 points in the League so far. In theJunior Cup they beat Fleet by 5-3 after extratime (this match was played at Fleet on veryrough ground), and in the 2nd round disposedof the 48th Battalion RF.A. bv 2-1. In theLeague they lost to the 60th "Rifles by 2·1,but they failed to take their chances in front ofgoal, and were themselves to blame for droppingthe 2 poiuts. They drew with the ArmyOrdnance Corps, but in this match Lambiewas hurt,. and they had to play one short fortwo-thirds of the game. All the remainingLeague matches were won, and won easily.It is to be hoped that after the New Yearsatisfactory substitutes will be found for Gibbsand Turton. Two good wing forwards arealso wanted. Both teams are now out of allCup ties, but both stand well in their respectiveLeagues.Two Company Leagues have been formedonefor men with over 18 months service. andone for those under. So far not many matcheshave been played, and comment on'them canbe postponed till next quarter.On Saturday five Senior League matches wereplayed on various grounds at Aldershot, and therewas no mist.a,king the popularity of the 2nd HighlandLight Infantry by the size of the crowd which attendedthe match in which they took part.. Playing againstthe 2nd Worcestershire Regiment at Rushmoor,however, the Highlanders were not so sprightly asexpected. The defence was sound enough, and hadno difficulty in keeping the Worcesters out. It wasthe forwards that were to blame. The only goal inthe first half came from a penalty for hands, and wasllCo1'!ld by Bmce. Although having the ,greater partof the play in the second half, it was not until the lasteighteen minutes that the score was increased. Bothgoals were scored by Munro, a youthful and usefulcentre forward. Result :-H.L.I. three goals; Wor.cesters niL-Sportsman, 6th October, 1913,The Alder~hot Command Senior League opened withfive matches yesterday, and each was well attended.'With so many new teams competing much interestsurrounded the doings of two, particularly the 2ndHighland Light Infantry, who were opposed to th{'Royal Engineers. As in last Saturday's Cup tie, thE'Engineers were lackadaisical in their movements, andbut for Coleman's goalkeeping would havc suffereda heavy defeat. Chisholm opened the scoring afterthirty minutes, and Muuro increased the Infantry'r;lead six minutes after the interval. Later on Wearnscored for the Engineers from Pope's pass, but theywere beaten by a much quicker and better team, forwhom Chisholm added a third. This result was unexpected,but there was no 'question about the winneri'

the match between the above teams in the first roundof the Army Cup. The game was sensational in moreways than one. In the first place three goals werescored in the first fifteen minutes, and in the secondplace, although being a goal down twenty minutesfrom the fuI.ish. the- Highland Light Infantry managedto win by 5 goals to 2.From the kick. off the Borderers got away, andbpfore the spectators could appreciate the fact thatthe game had started they had scored two goals.Green was responsible for both, and they were splendidgoals. This sudden shock seemed to thoroughly wakethe Highlanders up, and, after receiving a fine passfrom Rogers, Munro opened the scoring for them.Although they had the play for the rest of the firsthalf there was no further scoring, the Borderers'defence proving ~bJe of dealing with anything thatcame their way.On changing ends, however, the Highlanders corn·pletely monopolised the play, and after twenty minutesplay Chisholm scored from a corner and equalisedthe scores. A few minutes later Duncan scored twomore goals in quick succession, and Munro scored afifth five minutes from the finish. The team" were :­H.L.I.-Lees; Gibbs and Broce; Bailey, M'BrLie,and Gibson; Rogers, Chisholm, Munro, Duncan, anrlClapham.2nd South Wales Borderers.-White; Irons andRutt; Vine, Lance.Corpl. Meyersbeth, and Milford;Lowe, Pte. Meyersbeth, Green, Brain, and Cheese.­Aldershot News, 31st October, 1913.ALDERSHOT SENIOR CUP.QUEEN'S BAYS, 3; 2nd H.L.I., l.Quite a remarkable game was the outcome of themeeting in the first round of the Senior Cup of the2nd Highland Light Infantry and Queen's Bays onMonday on Rushmoor, the Cavalrymen winning witha comfortable margin. The game will be long re·membered for a curious happening towards the end.The ball had become very soft, and the referee calledfor another. This was no better, and after It time theball was changed again, without any better result.With the lead of 3·1 the Bays were attacking, and theball was shot sharply to the centre, where Fawcetttook it in a capital position, and shot for goal, theball bursting and the deflated case finding the net.Of course the goal was disallowed. Had the decisionof the game rested on this very curious incident theBays could well have felt sorry for themselves. As itwas the incident was the cause of a great deal ofmerriment, in which players and spectators joined.Another humorous incident marked the game. Thenumber of goal. posts which stud the ground is ratherconfusing to visitors, and the Bays' forwards in theirnrst attack were making for a goal to the right of thehalf·way line, but were pulled up and put in the rightdirection before going very far. Neither team was atfull strength. The first half was barren so far as goalswent, but on crossing over the Bays quickly took'thelead, Smith converting a right pass in easy fashion.Soon afterwards Burton added a second goal with asplendid effort. Then the Highland team, who werehaving a good dea.! of the game, got a goal, followinga remarkably lucky save by Yarnham, and a thirdgoal scored very cleverly by Fawcett virtually settledmatters. The Bays' backs, goalie, and centre· halfplayed in fine form to keep their opponents from scor·infl,.-Alder..hot Ne1JJS, 7th November, 1913:HIGHLAND LIGH'f INFANTRY CHRONICLE.----------------------2ND H.L.I., 3; 1ST R. BERKS REGIMENT, 2.The match which these two clubs played last Satur·day on the Rushmoor ground was worth travelling afew miles to witness. So, evidently, thought the crowdof over 2000 who lined the field on all sides, for thespectators came from near and far-from Ewshott aswell as the further confines of Aldershot Camp proper.The onlookers were well repaid for any expenditure oftime and trouble, although in the first ten minutes thematch promised to be too one· sided to arouse interest.During those ten minutes the Highlanders scoredtwice, and scored apparently with consummate ease.The reverse, however, so stimulated the Berkshiresthat for the remainder of the first half the Highlandersscarcely touched the ball, except within half a dozenyards of their own goal, and but for the perfect defenceof Leell, Gibbs, and Broce, they must have been beaten,as the Yankees say, to a frazzle. The second half wasequally interesting, although the H.L.I. had a largeshare of the attack, and managed to win ultimatelyby 3 goals to 2. The hard.fought battle of Saturdaymakes the Army Cup tie, which pairs the same teams,a very open event. Saturday's sides were :­2nd Highland Light Infantry.-Lees; Bruce andGibbs; Bailey, Gibson, and Duncan; Rodgers,M'Creath, Monro, Chisholm, and Clapham.1st R. Berks Regiment.-Hilsden; Stroud andBuckingham; Randall, Lovell, and Walsh; Catch·pole, Overton, Davis, Hoar, and Ruffy.The Highlanders started their game at a red.hotpace, but at the same time with a cool confidence thatpromised speedy success. A characteristic that waslacking in the Berkshire side was the readiness to potat goal displayed by the Scotsmen, whose mottoapparently was" When in doubt, shoot." It was apaying game so far as they were concerned, for beforeten minutes were over Chisholm had scored from aclever solo dribble, while Rodgers had returned straightfrom the kick·off and added a second goal. Thatwas practically all the Scotsmen saw of the Berkshirenets for the remainder of the half. The fine aggressivework of Randall, Lovell, and Walsh (the last wasespecially good) entirely changed the aspect. of affairs,and for thirty.five minutes the Highlanders were ontheir defence. That defence, however, was onlypenetrated once, and then by Buckingham, with apenalty kick awarded for "hands." The second halfwas a ding.dong affair after Davis had equalised forthe Berkshires some five minutes or so after the interval.Play swung backwards and forwards until withinfive minutes of the end, and then Clapham headeda shot into the net from a corner kick and so gavethe Highland Light Infantry the points by 3 goals to2.-Aldersh'lt News, 7th November, 1913.2ND H.L.I., 5; 1ST SCOTS GUARDS, 2.-This match was played on the Rushmoor Greenground on Saturday,' and resulted in an easy win forthe Highland Light Infantry. The first half was v~ryevenly contested. The Guards opened the scormgearly on, when Private Turner netted' as the result ofa fine bit of play on the left wing. But the Highlanderswere soon on terms, Munl"O scoring from the reboundof his first shot. In the second half the Guards' playdeteriorated to such an extent that the game wasalmost one.sided. Munro scored the second goal,Broce added the third from a penalty, and the fourthwith a fine long drive, and Munro scored the fifth goalfrom a fine pass by Rodgers. The Highlanders had

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 27all the play, aud they did what they pleased in thelast few minutes. The teams were :­2nd Highland Light Infantry.-Lees; Gibbs andTurton ; Simpson, Gibson, and Duncan; Rogers,If'Creath, Munro, Chisholm, and Bruce.1st Scots Guards.-Flannagan; M'Intosh and Short;Hughes, Orchard, and Kinnard; Drummer Turner,O'Bryan, }f'Farlan, Pte. Turner, and M'Intosh.Aldershot New8, 14th November. 1913.THE ARMY CUP.1ST R. BERKS REGIMENT, 2; V. 2ND H.L.I., O.This match was played in the second round of theArmy Cup on Saturday on the Rushmoor Greenground. when the Berb sprung a surprise victory overthe H.L.!. by 2 goals to nil. Both goals were scoredearly in the game. The first came after ten minutesplay as the result of a break.away on the right wing,Ca.tchpole putting over a fine centre which. Davisconverted with a nice low drive. The second was theresult of a corner forced on the left wing, and came afew minutes later, when Overton headed in nicelyafter the goalie had fisted out from Hoare's shot.Up to this period the Berks had the best of the game,and it was only Lee's fine goalkeeping that kept thescoring down. Towards half· time the Highlandershegan to monopolise the play, and the Berks' defencewent through a very hot time. Two corners wereforced just before half· time, but on each oocasion theball was put just wide.The second half was all in favour of the Highlanders,but, try as they would, they could not soore. Severalcorners were forced, and it was in a melee whichfollowed one of these that Hilsdon, the Berks' goalie,was injured so seriously that he was conveyed to hos.pital in a motor. He was charged, and fell up againstIt goal.post with considerable force, and injured hisribs. This happened twenty minutes after the re-start,and Stroud fell back and took his place in goal, and theteam played ten men for the rest of the game. Stillthe Highlanders could make no headway, alt.hough theopportunities offered wel-e very numerous, A dozenor more corners were forced, but they were 'eithercleared or else shot just wide of the goal, and the gameended without further score being made. The teamswere :-"1st R. Berks Regiment.-Hilsdon; Buckinghamand Stroud; Randall, Alsworth, and Welsh; Catch.pole, Overton, Davis, Hoare, and Ruffey.2nd H.L.I.-Lee; Turton and Gibson; Bailey,Thompson, and Duncan; Rogers, Minney, }{unro,Chisholm, and Broce.Aldershot News, 21st November, 191~.SERGEANTS' MESS NOTES.THE lot of a journalist is often cast in strangeplaces, but that of an amateur scribe, andespecially when surrounded by an atmosphereof furlough combined with that of the festiveseason, is an unenviable one, and may, Itrust, be a reasonable excuse for thesehasty lines_ But "to resume," as friendRobey hath it. We are now quite settled inour new establishment, and are quite in linewith our neighbours, for the Mess, thoughsmaller in dimensions than that in Mullingar,is quite {JOBY, and the gardens and rustic seatsshould prove quite a boon in the summer time.Billiards has claimed our attention sincejoining the station, with variable luck. Asmay have been mentioned in the last numberof the Chronicle, we have been greatly in·debted to the members of the Sergeants' Mess,2nd Worcestershire Regt., for their kindnessto us on the dav of our arrival in Aldershot,when they acted as hosts to our families aswell as ourselves, and in a very generousmanner, too. Accordingly it was fitting thatour first social function of the season shouldbe a suitable entertainment to our neighbours,the Sergeants of the 2nd W orcesters. Thistook the form of a Smoking Concert, held inthe Mess on Wednesday, 5th November, andpresided over by Sergt.-MajorFindlay. Afull representation of both the W orcestersMess and our own sat down to the tables,which were very nicely laid out, and at 8 p.m.the toast of "His Majesty the King" was proposedby the chairman, followed by a variedprogramme of song and sentiment, whichlasted to a late hour. Sergt.-Major Ralstonof the W ore esters in his speech was reminiscentof former meetings with us, and echoedthe sentiments of all present when he expressedthe wish that the present meeting would bethe forerunner of many such functions duringthe stay of both regiments in Aldershot. Weopened the dancing season on Wednesday,26th November-as far as our series of dancesare concerned-with a Sergeants' Ball, whichwas held in the Royal Engineers' Theatre,and according to the local press it was quitethe most successful effort of its kind thisseason. The scene that evening was magnificent,and the toilettes of the ladies-- Butthis is not a Society paper. The non-dancingmembers have no excuse now, for a series ofimpromptu dances are being held weekly.By the way, who is the member who is takingprivate lessons on the Tango? SeveralOfficers and their ladies favoured us with theirpresence during the evening. St. Andrew'sDay fell on a Sunday this year, but as patrioticScots we celebrated the occasion on Saturday,29th November, by giving a most successfulSmoking Concert, at which we had the companyof our Officers, besides representatives ofevery unit in the Command, including ou.rcomrades of the Scots Guards. and BlackWatch. Great credit is due to Sergt. Elderand his hard-working entertainment committee,who have so successfully. managed allthe above-mentioned functions. ClSUM.

:28 HIGHLAXD LIGHT IXJ;'AN'J:RY CHRONICLE.Promotions and Appointments.10785 Pte, R. Green, appointed Bandsman, 1ithSeptember, 1913.10722 Pte, J, Robertson, appointed Bandsman, 17thSeptember, 1913,JOil2 Pte. E. Cammell, appointed Bandsman, 23rdSeptember, 1913.10 03 Pte, S, Hunter, appointed Bandsman, 24thSeptember, 1913,10368 Lance.CorpL D, Newlands, promoted Corporal,26th .July, 1913.11572 Lance.CorpL J. M'Call, promoted Corporal, 9thAugust, 1913.6521 Lance·Sergt, D. Robertson, promoted Sergeant,23rd September, 1913,11302 Pte. R. Blaek, appointed Paid J,ance.Corporal,21st October, 1913,8903 Corpl. P. Palmer, appointcd Paid Lance.Sergeant15th October, 1913.10697 Lance.Cm·pi. J. Camey, promoted Corporal. 2:3rdSeptember, 1913.1071:3 Pte, L. M'Kinnon, appointed Paid Lance·Corporal, 6th November, 1913.9665 LanC'e·Sergt, G. Hagarty, promoted Sergeant,1st December, 1913.10932 Lance.COl'pI. G, Easton, promoted Corporal.27th November, 1913.11469 Lance.Corpl. N, l\-l'Evoy, llromoted Corporal,1st December, 1913.12188 Pte. R. Brucc.12189 Pte, R. Aird,12190 Pte, W. Hallett,12221 Pte. N. l\-l'Laren,12222 Pte. R. Shields.RECRUITS JOINED.12223 Pte. J. M'Caffertv,12224 Pte, 8, Collins. .12225 Boy W. Clark,12226 Boy C. Kennedy,12227 Pte. J. Pentony,POSTING.10988 Bug. J, Marr. from P.S. 4th H,L.I., 1st October,1913.11390 Bug. G, l\-lilne, to P,S, 4th H .L.I" 17th October,1913.9867 Sergt. J, Tainsh, from 3rd (Res.) Battalion,15th October, 1913,11830 Lance.COl·pl. .J. Bryden, to 3rd (Res.) Battalion,Ist November, 1913,9867 Sergt. J, Tainsh, to 9th H.L.L, 1st December,1913,RECRUITS JOINED.From 3rd (Res.) Battalion, 7th October, 1913.12139 Pte. A, l\-l'Fadven. 12140 Pte, G. Houston,12192 Pte, J, M'Kay: 12195 Pte. J, Jones.12198 Pte, W. Tew. 12200 Pte, T, Farmer,12202 Pte. P. Connor. 12203 Pte. J, Harkison,12204 Pte. C. Fagan, 12205 Pte, W. Black,12207 Pte, P. Weir, 12210 Pte. T. M'Court.To 3td (Res.) Battalion, 15th October, 1913,5797 Col..Sergt, R. 'Villis. 10676 Sergt. H. Martin,6548 Corpl. N. Thomson. 9048 L,·8gt, G, M'Kenzie.10659 Corpl. W. Head, 11090 Corpl. G, M'Cord:11184 Corpl. E. Moore, 11204 Corpl. J, CampbeU.11279 CorpL p, MuIll'o, 11400 Corp!. G. Jones. i'11487 Corpl. W. Parsons, 11607 Corpi. A. Chadwick.11612 CorpL L. Liddiard, 10848 L,.Cpl. H, Ramsay,11481 L.·CpL R, Davis, 11500 L.-CpL J, Christie,llm2 Corpl. ;1. ,M'CaIL 11785L.-Cpl. J. Cullens.From 3rd (Res.) Battalion, 15th October, 191:3.5688 C,.Sgt. A. HauxwclL 8903 Corpi. P. Palmer.10030 CorpL A. Cook, 10141 CorpL W. Knight.10614 Corpl. E. Liddiard. 11022 CorpL J. Coombe.11083 CorpL W. Hutton. 11109 CorpL J. Curtie.11115 CorpL T. Simpson. 11333 CorpL G. Watson.11496 CorpJ. M. Campbell. 11601 CorpL H, Hudspeth.9190 L,·Cpl. W, Binnie, 10697 L .. CpL J, Camey,10932 L.-Cpl. G, Easton. 11469 L,.CpL N, M'Evoy.From 3rd (Res,) Battalion, i'ith December, 1913,12194 Pte. G, Ballantvne, 12196 Pte. J, Jackson,12197 Pte. p, Grant, • 12199 Pte. A, Christie,12208 Pte, .J. M'Lcod. 12209 Pte, J, Burns,12211 Pte. A. Mackie. 12214 Pte..J, Dicksnn,EXTENSIONS,10803 Bug. \V, Dewar, :II'd October, 191:~.10409 Pte, S, Kennett, 10th October, 1913,10598 Lance.Sergt. A, Fox, 7th November, 1913.9703 Sergt, .r. Cramond, 21st November, 191:3,10651 Lance.Corpl. J. Currie, 24th November. Hila.RE'ENGAG~:MENTS,7748 Bandsman R. Stuart, 22nd October, 191:3.9276 8ergt, "T, Baillie, 25th November, 191:3,MEDAL.5797 CoL.,sergt, R. Willis, awarded Long Sen-je-" andGood Conduct Medal, October, 191:~,TRANSFERS TO ARMY RESERVE,10226 Pte, .J. Anderson, to Army Reserv€'. 15thOctober, 1913.10292 Pte, A, Clark, to Army Reserve, 21st October,1913. •10312 Pte. G, Jack, to Army Reserve, 25th October.1913." '10330 Lance-CorpJ, D, Condon, to Army Reserve, aOthOctober, 1913.10334 Pte, A. Phillips, to Army Reserve, 31st October,1913,10348 Pte. J. Carty, to Army Reserve, 11th November,1913,10371 Pte, G, Beasley, to Army Reserve, 19th Nov.ember, 1913,10374 Pte. F. Light, to Army Reserve, 20th November,1913,10386 Corpl. W. Jaekson, to Army Reserve, 26thNovember, 1913.10405 Pte, R. Dame]), to Army Reserve, 10th Decem·ber, 1913,10407 Pte. W, Fitzgerald, to Army Reserve, 10thDecember, 1913.10408 Pte. W, Cook, to Army Reserve, 10th December,1913,10414 Pte, J. Connoliy, to Army Resern" 10thDecember, 1913,10421 Pte. R. Reeves, to Army Reserve, 18th December,1913,DISCHARaES.7714 Pte. W. Smith, termination Ist period ofengagement, 3rd October, 1913.12202 Pte. p, Oonnor, purchase, 23rd October, 1913.596:~ Pte, D. Shrubshall, having claimed dischargeafter 18 years' service, 14th November,1913.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 29MARRIED ROLL,8127 Pte. W, Durham, brought un ;\,larried Roll,25th October, 1913.9876 Sergt. J, Tainsh, brougth on Married Roll, 1stDecember, 1913,BIRTHS,9728 Sergt.-Piper W, Young, daughter born at Elgin,8th July, 1913. .9048 I.anec.Sergt, G. :!\1'Kenzie, son born at Cork,5th September, 1913.fi461 Bandsman p, Fletcher, son born at Mullingar,20th August, 1913,7237 Pte,F, Wooldridge, daughter born at Chelsea,8th September, 1913.9160 Pte, A, Douglas, daughter born at Cork, 21stSeptember, 1913.8650 Sergt. F, Evans, daughter born at Aldershot,31Rt October, 1913.6170 S('rgt. W. Mumford, son born at Grays, 11thSeptember, 1913,DEATHS,Eveline :llargaret RusseLI, daughter of Sergt. Ru,sell,3rd September, 1913,Frederick Mumford, son of Sergt, Mumford, 11thNovember, 1913,CERTIFICATES,12002 Pte, G. 'Fulton, awarded Acting SchoolmaRter'sCertificate, dated July, 191:tTRANSFERS.10469 Pte, 'V. Laud, re-transferred from M. M, Police,31st Oetober, 1913,12224 Pte. S, Collins, transferred from R.M. Artillery,18th November, 1913.EDl:'CATIO'XAL CERTIFICATES,ard Class.-24th Odober, 1913,12141 Ptt'o S. Short, 12195 Pte. J. Jones,12133 Pte. G. Morris. 12140 Pte. n. Houston,1217a Pte, A, .3-1'Gregor, 12170 Pte, A, M'Lennon,:Jrd Class.-21st Xovembcr, 1913,12167 Ptp. T. RU8sell.n.C, BADGES.11776 Lance.Corpl. F. Hoggan, Ibt O,C. Badge, 13thSeptember, 1913.11949 Boy H. Findlay, 1st n.c. Bange, 18th Sep.tember, 1913.11735 Pte. M_ Lenaghan, 1st O,C. Badge, 26th August,1913.11736 Pte. J. Irvine, 1st n.c. Badge, 26th AU'rust,1913. ~11780 Pte, G. Kerr, 1st It.C. Badge, 19th September.1913.11782 Pte, D. Sutherland, 1st O.C. Badge, 22ndSeptember, 1913,11785 Lance.Corpl. J. Cullens, 1st G.C. Badge, 23rdSeptember, 1913.11759 Pte. J. Pepper, htG.C. Badge, 30th September,1913.11817 Pte, W. M'Ci-eath, ht G.C. Badge, 21st Oetober,1913.11787 Pte. W. Beresford, 1st G.C. Badge, 11th October,1913.11772 Pte, G. White, 1st G,C. Badge, 4th September,1913,11835 Pte. J. Reilly, Ist G.C. Badge, 30th Xovember,1913.11812 Pte. ,1. Mitehell, 1st G.C. Badge, 6th November,191a.11760 Lance.CorpL W, Carthew, 1st Cl.C. Badge, 2ndOctober, 1913.11833 Pte. S. Jones, 1st G,C. Badge, 8th November,1913,CLASSES OF I'XSTRUCTIO)(,11196 Pt€. T. lngli., passed iu Transport Duties,dated Ewshott, 29th November, 1913.11679 Pte, A, M'I,ean, passed in Transport Duties,da,ted Ewshott, 29th November, 1913,12103 Pte. H. Bracken, passed in Transport Duties,dated Ewshott, 29th November, 1913,12108 Pte. p, Early, passed in Transport Duties.dated Ewshott, 29th Novemher, 1913,7472 Lanee.Sergt, C, Johnstone, Sehoolof Musketry,Hytht', 2nd December, 191a,DRAFT~,Embarked on H.M.T... RohiUa ,. for 1st Battalion.India, 21st October. 1913,10803 Bug. W. Dewar. 11893 Pte, J.Ross.10902 Bug, P. Malloy. 11900 Pte. \\'. Campbell.10881 Pte. J. Wilson. 11901 Pte, W. nraham.11611 Pte. J. Smith, 11904 Pte. J, Garven,11632 Pte. L. Bolt, 11909 Pte. \V. Houston,11648 Pte. R. Burness. 11915 Pte. A. M'Ewan,11652 Pte. N, Dibley. 11917 Pte. E. Tew.11701 Pte. D. Newlands, 11919 Pte. P. M'Laughlill,11724 Pte. W. Lunnv. 11924 Pte. (1. M'Intosh.11734 Pte, G. li'Dowall. 11934 Pt", J, Kelly.11747 Pte. R. M'Daid, 11939 Pte, C. Kirkpatriek.11753 Pte. E. Sharp. 11944 Pte. W. Roy.11768 Pte, J. M'Kie, 11957 Pte. J. Russell,11782 Pte. D. Sutherland, 11958 Pte, G. Barbour,11783 Pte. S. Horton. 11967 Pte. R. Craft.11794 Pte. J. Crawford. 11968 Pte, S. Esson,11796 !'te, W, Waugh. 11971 Pte, 0. \\,iI80n.11797 Pte. J. Murdoch. 11972 Pte, R. .Black.11801 Pte. J. M'Kay, Il979 Pte, W, Cornwall.11802 pte. J. Russell, 11981 Pte. P. Kean.11809 Pte, W. Keenan. 11989. Pte, J, Dunn,11826 Pte, B. Jinks. 11991 Pte. C. Deigunu,11827 Pte. C, Taulbut. 12002 Pte, G. l?ulton.11843 Pte, C, Sherridan. 12009 Pte, H. Conncllv.11844 Pte, T. Lamb, 12010 Pte. W, Scott..11851 Pte, D. Martin. 12011 Pte, D. Strachan,11852 Pte, B. l'aylor. 12013 Pte. H. M'Tear,11856 Pte, W. Clark. 12018 Pte, It Larkin.11876 Pte. J. ]'Ianagan, 12022 Pte, T. Dawson.11882 pte. J. Wa,llace. 12023 Pte, T. M'Kav.11887 Pte. W. Innes, 12027 Pte. 'r, Alderrlke.11889 pte. J. M'Walter. 12028 Pte. A. Black.12106 Boy J, Bald.}'rom 1st Battalion, India, 3h;t October, 191:3, Didembarked 30th October. 1913, 8930 Piper J. Robertson. 7655 Pte. J, Houston, 8991 Bugler J. White. 7788 Pte. D. Farn, 9701 Bugler N. M'Kechnie. 7i92 Pte. 'V. Collins. 9953 Bugler J, Brown. 7844 Pte, R. Connor, 9918 Bugler J. Mears. 8453 Pte. W. M'Bride. 6542 Pte, A, Gregor, 8717 Pte, J. Wanstall,

30 HIGHLAND LIGHT INl!'ANTRY CHRONICLE.Embarked for 1st Battalion, India, on 19th December,1913.10264 Corpi. T. Findlay. 11813 Pte. H. Ramsay.7304 Bugler T. Kirkland.11834 Pte. J. Sturroek.10258 Piper H. Cater. 11836 Pte. J. Hood.11105 Bugler J. Simpson. 11837 Pte. J. Logan.10988 Pte. J. Marr. 11871 Pte. F. Marshali.11451 Pte. W. Kane. 11903 Pte. A. Luke.11670 Pte. W. Williamson. 11914 Pte. W. M'Cabe.11681 Pte. A. Cox. 11920 Pte. W. DUlln.11690 Pte. R. French. 11948 Pte. T. Scott.11710 Pte. D. West. 11956 Pte. J. Gormley.11718 Pte. R. M'Leish. 11969 Pte. W. Whitwol'th.11727 Pte. S. Rae. 11974 Pte. J. Alexander.11729 Pte. R. Martin. 11996 Pte. T. Reid.11733 Pte. A. Nelson. 12016 Pte. A. M'Intee.11740 Pte. A. Tolmie. 12021 Pte. R. Tarburn.11741 Pte. J. Logan. 12036 Pte. T. Howe.11746 Pte. J. Reynolds. 12044 Pte. W. Duncan.11762 Pte. W. Sedley. 12057 Pte. E. Collins.11778 Pte. J. Caird.8th Battalion Notes.AUTHORITY has been granted that the tenureof the appointment as Honorary Colonel ofthe 8th Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry,of Lieut.-Colonel and Honorary ColonelJames Stevenson, C.B., YD., A.D.C. to theKing, retired list (Volunteers), be renewed fora further period of 5 years, from the 22ndSeptember, 1913.COURSES OF INSTRUCTION, ETC.Sergt.-Instr. A. W. Philip, P.S., 8th Batt.H.L.I., passed the Qualifying Rifle Course atthe School of Musketry, Hythe, from 22ndSeptember to 18th October, 1913.Sergt.-Instr. A. W. Philip, P.S., 8th Batt.H.L.L, granted Certificate Small Arms Classat the Royal Small Arms Factory, EnfieldLock, from 22nd October to 4th November,1913.The undernamed N.C.O. has been awardedthe Territorial Force Efficiency Medal :­No. 5990 Lance-CorpI. D. Murray, "H"Company.CARLl.JKE TERRITORIALS' DANCE.THE annual dance and presentation of prizesof "D" Coy., 8th H.L.L, was held in theDrill Hall, Carluke, on Friday evening lastweek. Captain T. B. Gray presided over alarge gathering of officers, non-commissionedofficers, members, and friends. The hall,which was decorated for the occasion withflags and bunting, presented a pretty appearance.The work of decorating was in thecapable hands of Sergt.-Inst. Cavan, who wasably assisted by Mrs. Cavan, both of whomdeserve the highest commendation for theirlabours.The proceedings commenced about 8.15 withdancing, and this was continued till 10.30,when the prizes won during the year in thevarious competitions were presented to thewinners. After the presentation dancing wasagain engaged in, and continued till about3 a.m., when the gathering broke up.Capt. Gray, in calling upon Col. Andersonto present the prizes, dealt with the work ofthe Company during the year, and mademention of the fact that the strength of theCompany was HI, and that there had been13 recruits joined and 84 members of theCompany had attended camp. Commentingon the shooting matches ta,ken part in by theCompany, Capt. Gray said the Companyengaged in six matches and had won them all,and made special mention of the match withBeith.In replying to a vote of thanks proposed bySergt.-Inst. Cavan, Col. Anderson said he hadbeen privileged to present the prizes to " D "Coy. while he held various ranks, and it gavehim all the greater pleasure to perform thatduty that night as Commanding Officer.CoI.-Sergt. D. Glen proposed a vote of thanksto Sergt.-Inst. Cavan and Mrs. Cavan fordecorating the hall. .Songs were sung during the evening byDrummer Kerr and Lance-CarpI. Abercrombie.Mr. Johnstone's Blue and Scarlet Band, fromHamilton, supplied the music for the dancing.The dance was in every way most successful,and about 60 couples took part.ANNl.JAL SUPPER AND BALL.THE annual supper and ball of "F" Coy.,8th H.L.I., was held in the new Drill Hall,which is now practically completed, on Fridayevening last week. Surgeon - LieutenantPaterson presided over a large attendance ofmembers. Amongst the guests present wereLieut.-Col. James Anderson, Rev. John andMrs. Chambers, Mr. Thomas Telfer, Mr. andMrs. WaIter Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Davidson,Mr. and Mrs. A. Harrison. An enjoyablesupper, excellently purveyed by Dr. Phillips,Newmains, having been served, the Chairmanin his opening remarks extended a cordialwelcome to all present, and reviewed the progressof the Company for the past year.The prizes won at the annual prize shooting

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 31of the Company were handed over to thevarious prize-winners by Lieut.-Col. Anderson.A pleasant dance followed to the music ofM'Crae's Band, Sergt. O'Hara making a mostefficient M.C." B" COMPANY, 8TH H.L.I.THE annual Competition Shoot ot the above Companytook place in good weather. Results:­No. 1 Competition. 200 yards.-Bergt. Toy, 33;S.-M. Torrance, 32; CorpI. Brown, 32.No. 2 Competition, 500 yards.-Bergt.-Maior Torranee,34; Lieut. Gracie, 32; CorpI. Wilson, 32.No. 3 Competit.ion, 600 yards.-B..M. Torrance. 32 ;CorpI. Wilson, 30; Pte. R. Wilson, 30.No. 4 Competition, Recruits, 200 yards.-Pte.ChaImers, 25; Pte. Terula-nt, 24; Pte. Oliver, 21.No. 5 Competition; Prizes in kind presented bymerchants, etc.; aggregate 200 and 500 yards.-8ergt.Toy, CorpI. Wilson, S .. M. Torrance, Pte. Wilson.Lieut. Gracie, C.·S. Halley, Lance.CorpI. White, Pte.Oliver, Pte. J. Nelson, Sergt. Cochrane, Pte. Niven,Sergt. Muir, CorpI. Niven, CorpI. Twaddle, Pte. Tennant.No. 6 Competition; aggregate 200, 500, and 600yaros.-8.-M. Torrancc, 98; CorpI. Wilson, 92; Pte.D. Brown, 91.No. 7 Competition. 500 yards, for Donors.-Mr.Glover, Mr. Archibald, Mr. Whyte, Mr. Wood.Ladies' Competition; aggregate 200, 500, and 600yards.-B.·M. Torranee for Miss Oliver, CorpI. Wilsonfor Miss ('''()chrane, Pte. D. Brown for Miss Tenant,Sergt. Toy for Miss Heyburn.1st Class Medal; aggregate of 5 shoots.-Sergt.­Major Torrance, 470; Scrgt. Cochrane, 466; CorpI.Wilson, 456.2nd Class MedaI.~·Pte. Niven, 352; Pte. Halley,345; Pte. Wilson. 275.Recruits' Medal; aggregate of 3 shots at 200 and500 yards.-Pte. Tennant, 152; Pte. Nelson, 134;Pte. Oliver, 130.Special prize for recruit highest in aggregate.-Pte.Tennant.eight to count, and victory rested with Carluke by 3tlpoints, their average being 94.9, or practically 95 perman. The following were the scores :­Carluke--Corpl. R. Milligan, 102; Pte, W. Hunter.97; Q.M.-Sergt. Suffill, 95; R. T. Gibson,94; Corp\.D. Kelly, 94; Sergt. N. Russell, 94; Sergt. J. Cochrane,93; Sergt. J. C. M'Dowall, 90; Col.-Sergt. Glen, 89 :Sergt.-Inst. Cavan, 86-934. Deduct two lowcstscores, 175--759.Beith-723.SHOOTING MATCH.-A shooting match betweenteams representing "D" Company, 8th H.L.I., andCarluke Contingent of the National Reserve took placeon the Bashaw Range on 20th September, 1913. Theresult was a victory for the Territorials by 17 points.The following are the scores :-" D" Company­Q.M.-S. Suffill, 95; Col.-Sergt. Glen, 90; Lance.·Sergt. M'Dowl111, 90; Piper Burnett, 87; Capt.Gray, 86; Sergt ..]nst. Cavan, 79; Lance.CorpI.Johnstone, 75; Pte. Sharpe, 71; Sergt.-BuglerJackson, 70--743. National Reserve-Pte. W. Care,89; Sergt. R. Dick, 87; Sergt.-Piper Naismith, 86;Col..Sergt. Russell, 84; CarpI. J. Dodds, 82; Pte.W. Nelson, 78; Pte. J. Russell, 76; Pte. A. Brooks.75; Capt. Hunter, 69-726. A most enjoyablesmoker was held in the Drill Hall in the evening."D" CO.llPANY.-The shooting in the Officers'Monthly Shield Competition has now been concluded.The competition consists of a number of shoots, withthe four best individual scores to count. The followin!rare the leading scores :-1 Col.·Sergt. Glen, 374; 2,Q.M.·Sergt. Suffill, '371; 3, Pte. W. Hunter, 369;4, CorpI. Kelly, 358; 5, Sergt.-Inst. Cavan, 338; 6Lance. CarpI. l\i'Dowall, 301; 7, Lance-Sergt. M'Dowall,293; 8, Lance-CorpI. Johnstone, 243. Recrnitsthreebest shoots.-l, Pte. R. M'Mahon, 126; 2, Pte.,r. M'Gllffie, 109; 3, Pte. A. M'Mahon, 95.CARLCKE v. BEITH.THE shooting match between teams representingCarluke and Beith, which took place on Bashaw Rangeon 4th November, 1913, was the revival of an annualmatch which had been in existence more than twentyyears ago. At the time when this match was held theCarluke team was in its prime, and Beith team wasonly making its way to fame. Since then the state ofaffairs has altered, and Beith has become famous,while Carluke are trying to make their presence feltamong the better known shooting teams. The match.on this occasion was arranged by Sergt .. lnst. Cavan,who is a native of Beith, but who was unaware of theexistence of any previous matches between the teams.An enjoyable smoker was held after the match-Bergt.•Inst. Cavan presiding-when an apology for absencewas read from Capt. Gray. In making a few remarks,Col.·Sergt. Higgins, Beith, said the Beith team werepleased to renew their acquaintance with Carluke,and expressed the hope that they would have a viEitof the Carluke team to Beith next year. The weatherwas dry and clear, but a cold easterly wind blew overthe range. Some fine scores were made, particularlythat of CorpI. Milligan, who topped the list with 102.The conditions of the match were ten men a side and

HIGH LA ND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.H.L.L ASSOCIATION.EDINBURGH BRANOH.THE members of the Edinburgh branch of theHighland Light Infantry Association spent anenjoyable evening in the Victoria Hall, LeithStreet, on Saturday night, on the occasion oftheir annual supper and concert. There wasa large attendance of men and women folksconnected with this and kindred Associations.Presiding was Captain Bridge, supported byMajor Outram, Captain Johnston-Stewart, andrepresentatives of the other Highland regiments.The Chairman explained that the EdinburghAssociation, which had been re-organised twoyears ago, was making satisfactory progress,and they had expended a considerable sum inhelping deserving cases. Further evidence ofthe success of the whole Association was to befound in the fact that the balance on hand atthe end of last year of £367 had now almostbeen doubled. The Edinburgh branch had68 members on the paying list. Last August,he went on to say, he got word of three appointmentsfor men connected with the Association,but they found on inquiry that in Dundee,Glasgow, and Edinburgh there was not asingle man in the 1st and 2nd Battalions whohad put his name down as looking for employment.They had all got work. He thoughtthat was very satisfactory. (Applause.) Inconclusion the Chairman stated that there werestill a great many old members of the Regimentin the city who had not yet joined t,heAssociation, and he urged the present membersto do their utmost to bring these into thei.rmembership.PropoRing the toast of " The Association,"Mr. D. M'Kerrel, of the Black Watch, remarkedthat while men were in the Army they pridedthemselves on being soldiers, and endeavouredto keep up the prestige of their respective corps.It was necessary, however, when these menleft the Army that they should retain thatspirit in civil life, and thus maintain the prestigeof their corps just as much as when they wereactively connected with them. He thought ifthey carried out this principle there would beno complaint of the want of sufficient men tokeep up the strength of these Associations,which aimed at assisting those old memberswho were in need and who were out of employment.}lajor Outram, in replying, urged upon theold soldiers to see that their sons who weredesirous of joining the Army should join theold Regiment.The toast of The Regiment" was proposedby Mr. Kelt, of the H.LL, and replied to byCaptain Johnston-Stewart; and the toast of"The Guests and Kindred Associations" wasproposed by the secretary, Mr. R. M'Lennan,and responded to by lVlr. Johnstone, of theSea forth Highlanders.A programme of songs and recitations wascarried through with success. EveningDispatch, 17th November, 1913.CASES DEALT WITH }'ROM 1ST JUNE, 1913, TO24TH DECEMBER, 1913, PER EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE.1. .1. }L, late 42nd and i4th £1 o 0(£1 10s. sent to him by BlackWatch Association, who wereinformed by Hon. Secretary.H.L.L Association),2. W. S., late 71st (ill), .. 1003. .T. C. (arrears of rent paid), " 3 14 34. Mrs. M., widow of J. M.,H.L.I. (pension meantime oflOs. a month), 3005.•1. M. (replacing medals stolen), o 18 06.•I. C. (help to widow), 5867. F. J. K. (help to widow), 3008. lVL M'G. (out of work and ill), 1 0 0!). ,Mrs. N. (arrears of rent andrailway fares), 1 12 610. D. M. (out of work-to buyclothing), 1 10 011. W. G. (to pay food and lodging), 2 9 412. S. L. (cost of artificial limb toenable him to get work),.. 15 0 013. Grant to Queen Victoria School,Dunblane, towards NewYear's Treat to Boy~, 100£40 12 7Grants to Branches in Augmentationof Local Funds, 20 0 0£60 12 7

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 33The Association obtained for Mrs. D.,widow of Lance-CorpI. D., H.L.I., a grant· from Royal Patriotic Fund of 4s. a week(2s. for each of her two youngest children· until they attain the age of 14 and 16 respectively).£2 granted from Cowan Fund to Mrs. C.,. widow of .T. C., late 71st.Mr. Mather, from whom his Mutiny and-crimean medals were recently stolen, has hadthem replaced by the War Office on theapplication of the Association. The Turkishmedal, being a foreign decoration, could not,"Unfortunately, be replaced.The Association are much indebted to Col.Morrison, commanding 5th Battalion, for . interesting himself in the case of a member · who had sustained serious injuries whilst at work. The result was that the compensation .awarded to him was very materially increased. A pension of £6 per annum, payable halfyearly,has been obtained from KinlochBequest for the widow of an ex-soldier.· :EDINBURGH BRANCH.-Money paid out, £9lIs. 6d.; men assisted, 10; widows andfamilies assisted, nil.GLASGOW BRANcH.-Money paid out, £20 8s. ;men assisted, 9; widows and familiesassisted, 6.LONDON BRANCH.-Money paid out, £14s. 9d.;men assisted, 5; widows and familiesassisted, nil.HAMILTON BRANCH.-Money paid out, £1 10s.7d.; men assisted, 5; widows andfamilies assisted, nil.DUNDEE BRANCH.-Money paid out, nil;men assisted, nil; widows and familiesassisted, nil.The above does not include cases forDecember, 1913.HON. MEMBERS' SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONA­TIONS RECEIVED FROM 1ST .TUNE, 1913,TO DATE.Donations.W . .T. Anderson, Esq., 18 WoodsideTerrace, Glasgow, .. £25 0 0Sergeants' Mess, 26/71 RegimentalDistrict, . 5 0 0.T. Hamilton, Esq., in memory of2nd Lieut. Hamilton, 10 10 0£40 10 0Subscriptions of Hon. Members.Col. H. Straghan, C.B., ..Mrs. Haldane, Fortrose, ..Mrs. Hope of Belmont,Major R. W. H. Anderson,Capt. Lacon, late 71st,*Capt. J. Yonnger Allan, late 71st,Lieut.-Col. Wolfe-Murray andOfficers, 2nd Battaliou,Sir D. Masson, K.C.I.E., ..Lieut.-Col. Cochrane and Officers,6th H.L.I.,CoL Morrison and Officers, 5thH.L.I...CoLFleming and Officers, 9th(Glasgow Highlanders),CoL Galbraith and Officers, 7thH.Id., ..Miss Ronaldson, Capt. H. H. M. Harris, late H.L.I., Capt. Segrave, D.S.O., H.L.I., .. CoL A. G. Balfour, late H.L.I., .. Lieut.-Col. Conway Gordon, late H.L.I.,Capt . .T. .T. Ronald, late H.L.I., ..Major A. N. E. Browne, H.L.I., ..Major Pack~Beresford, H.L.I.,Capt. M'Callum, H.L.I., ..Lieut.-Col. G. T. B. Wilson, lateH.L.I., ..Capt. R. C. Campbell, late H.L.I.,Major E. Armstrong, H.L.I.,Major Sandys - Lumsdaine, lateH.L.I., ..General H. R. Kelham, C.B.,General T. R. Stevenson, C.B., ..Capt. B. C. Bridge, late H.L.I., ..Mrs. Lockhart of Milton Lockhart,Colonel Farie,Captain Greenwood,Sir C. M'Grigor, Bart., & Co., ..Major .T. A. Hay, late H.L.I., ..Serving Members, 1st Battalion, ..Serving Members, 2nd Battalion, ..Serving Members, Depot,£! 1 0010 61001 1 011020012 8 41 1 0220220220220010 61 1 0o 11 7010 6100100o 13 71 1 0o 11 7110330100o 10 61 1 0010 61101 1 0010 6o 11 71 1 011076 0 055 0 019 13 0£249 5 2The Executive Committee desire to expresstheir thanks to all who have subscribed soliberally to the funds of the Association.The Ass9ciation is on a very sound financialfooting. It is hoped that the Second AnnualReport will be issued early in the spring..TOHN GRAHAME, Major, 2ND H.L.I.,Hon. Secy.Hamilton, 24th Dec., 1913.• Additional to donation of £15 already received.

HIGHLAND LlGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.ABSTRACT STATEMENT. YEAR ENDING '31sT DECEMBER, 1913. STATEMlIlNT OF HONORARY TREASURER'S INTRO. MISSIONS. RECEIPTS.Current A/c, Balance brought forwardfrom 1912, £27 0 6Subscriptions and Donations, 1913, 630 16 4Interest on DjR Account to date, .. 20 10 11£678 7 9EXPENDITURE.Lodged on Deposit Receipt,Hon. Secretary's Working Expenses,£452 0 09 9 9Grants in Aid to Branches-Dundee, £10 0 0Glasgow, 35 0 045 0 0Printing A/c, per Hon. Secretary, ... Printing Annual Report, .. . . . .10 0 025 0 0Advance to Hon. Sec. H.L.I. Bazaar Fund, 25 0 0Bath Chair on A/c Recd. Fund, .. 23 15 4Queen Victoria School New Year Treat, .. 1 0 0Bank Charges and Conunission, . . . . 1 2 3Voted by Executive for Deserving Cases, .. 62 8 4Balance in Bank (Current Account), 23 12 1£678 7 9GENERAL STATEMENT OF FuNDS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1913. LIABILITIES. Nil. Balance, being Assets, .. £840 12 1 £840 12 1ASSETS.Deposit Receipts at start ofAccount, .. .. £340 o 0Added during year, 452 00-~-£792 o 0Advance to Hon. Secretary Bazaar Fund, .. 25 o 0Cash in Bank, . . . £41 12 1Less unpresented Cheques, 18 0 023 12 1£840 12 1Glasgow, 9th January, 1914.-1 have examined thebooks of the H.L.I. Association and found them correct.The above Balance Sheet represents fully the positionof the Accounts as at 31st December, 1913.(Signed) GED. WINGATE, C.A.,Hon. Auditor H.L.I. Association.,.NOTICES."The Highland Light Infantry Chronicle" ispublished at fourpence, but fivepence must besent by anyone writing for a copy, to ooveJrpostage. It can be had from the following:­The SUB.EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," Hamilton.The SUB·EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," 2nd H.L.I.rAldershot.The SUB·EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," 1st H.L.I.,Ambala..Anvone wishing to subscribe for the space of oneyear can do so by sending one shilling and sixpenceby postal order or penny stamps to the Editor. Thenumbers will then be sent post free quarterly as.issued. The arrival of the paper will be the receipt.Contlibutions in manuBcript should be legiblywritten on one side of the paper only, and shonld beaccompaniedb:y: the name and address of the sender,which will or will not be published, as may be desired.It is particularly requested that names generallythoseof persons, places, etc.-and all words notEnglish, should be written with special care, asotherwise they are difficult to decipher. When.printed extracts are forwarded, the source from.which they are derived should be stated; and in the·case of newspaper cuttinJl"s the date, as well as thenameof the paper, shoulu be given.The" Chronicle" ill publi"hed on the 15th of thefirst month of each quarter, and goes to press aboutthe 25th of the prevIOUS month, by which date ili is.requested that ordinary contributions may be forwarded.In excllptional cases matter will be received. up to the last day of the month, but its insertion.cannot be guaranteed.All subscribers and readers are invited to becomecontributors,and thus materially assist in supportingthe" Chronicle."All communications should, for the present, beaddressedto "The Editor, •H.L.I. Chronicle,'Northfield, CoIinsburgh, }'ife."OUB CONTEMPORABIES.-W e beg to acknow·ledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following... The Army Service Corps Journal." "The Lion and the Rose" (4th King's Own). .. The St. Geor~e's Gazette" (5th Fusiliers). "The Snapper' (East Yorkshire Re~ment). "'l'he Queen's Own Gazette" (Q.O.n. West Kent;· Regiment)... The Ranger.""Argyllshire Highlanders Regimental News.""The 79th News" (Queen's Own Cameron High.·landers)."The Essex Re~ment Gazette."" The Aldershot .N ews. ".. Faugh.a-Ballagh.""The Basilisk."XI. Hu_sar Journal."" Gordonian."" Thin Red Line.""The Tiger and the Rose" (York and Lancaster'Regiment Journal). "The Dragon" (The.Buffs).

HWHLAND LIGHT INFA-NTH.Y CHRONICLE.Obituary.HIR DA\,ID BAIRD, BART. OF NE VTB YTH.IT is with sinGer\) regret that wc ha.ve to\'ceord t.he death of Silo David Baird, Hart.of Ncwhytll, w1lieh SOVIlJ'S triO last link whieh(:ollllect.e ~l lIS with t.hose officors of t. he 7Hh1850, he joined the Army as Ell~ign in the 74thHighlanders, and, proceeding to South Afriea,~el'ved with the Regiment throughout theKaHi/' " Tar, for which he l'eeei ved the medal.On the outbreak of t he CrilllcanWar he waA'\appointed to the Staft of Sir Colin Campbell,who commanded the Highland Brigade, andafterwards the Highland Division. He alsoSI" DIll) B.\IHD, I'IAIlT. 0 > XEW IlYTII.Highlanders who fOllKht so gtLlInfl t l ' th roughtlw Kaffir W r of 18 J·2. .'Ir D via , wh ohud heen scdousJ y ill Ior s me t ime, died onthe 13th 0 atoh r IMf, at hi!! h orn at. N 'wbythin East Lot-hi n.•'ir David Bail'd wall b rn in 1832. an d wascdu ated 11 Rngby. On th 14th of June,. r.r ved on the Staff all through the Indian[utiny. when he was again with Sir "oliuC'urnphell (aftcrwards Lord ' Iydc), a. hi< ide-dfl-carnp. He w .s pr sent at the relief£ Luuknow, thc defea,t of the Gwalior eoutingent,the relief of Cawnporc, the action onK ala N uddee, the occupation of Fnttehglll'h,

HIGltLAND LlltHf INFANTRY CHRONICLE.the capture of Lucknow, the campa~gn in Oudh,and the capture of Bareilly, from which placehe was invalided home sick with fever. Hereceived .the medal with two clasps' and a.brevet majority. Promoted Lieutenant in1851 and Oaptain on the 9th of January,1857, he subsequently transferred to the"98th Regiment, from which he retired withthe rank of Major in 1858. Sir David didnot yet, however, sever all connection with801diering, as he took a keen interest in theVolunteer movement, then in its infancy, andfrom 1865 served as a Major in the LondonScottish.He succeeded to the baronetcy in 1852,being the third Sir David to hold the title,and a grand-nephew of that illustrious soldierthe first Sir David Baird, whose early soldiering-career was so closely connected with the71st, who subsequently commanded the Regiment,and who also commanded at theassault of Seringapatam, in which the 14thbore such a stirring part.':On his retirement he devoted himse. tothe care of his estates in East Lothian, wherehe was universally admired and looked up to.He took little part in public affairs, thoughmore than once invited-to stand for Parliamentfor his county, but took a share in localadministration as a Justice of the Peace andDeputy-Lieutenant of the Oounty. Always akeen sportsman, he was for some time MasterQf the East Lothian Foxhounds.The funeral, which took place on the 17th{If October at Whitekirk, was attended by adetachment of N.O.O.'s and men with pipers,to represent tll;e Regiment, from HamiltonBarracks, under command of Major J. O.Grahame. D.S.O. 001. Wolfe-Murray, commandingthe 2nd Battalion H.L.I., was alsopresent at the funeral, whilst amongst thevery large number of wreaths was one sentby the officers of the 2nd Battalion "as amark of tribute and respect to the memory oftheir oldest officer."The late baronet is succeeded in the titleby his eldest son, Oaptain David Baird, whoserved for many years in the Black Watch,and to whom we are indebted for the photographwhich we reproduce in this number.OAPTAIN PEROY BRAMWELL DAVIS. BORN, 19TH MARCH, 1880; DIED 27TH DEC;, 1913. IT is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of Oaptain P. BramweIl Davis at Orookham House, Newbury-the residence ofhis father-in-law.He was gazetted to the Regiment on 18thApril, 1900, and joined the 2nd Battalion, thenat Aldershot .In April, 1909, he was appointed to theAdjutancy of the Battalion, which he held till1912. At the time of his death he held theStaff Appointment of Brigade-Major of theTerritorial Brigade, the Black Watch.He had not been in a good state of health forsome considerable time, but it was onlyrecently that he became very much worse, andhis death was a great and sudden shock to hismany friends.His qualities and abilities as a soldier, andmore especially his work as Adjutant, arerealised most fully by those of us who haveserved with him.His esprit de corps, his extraordinary keen·ness and boundless energy, and his staunchobservance of the best traditions of theRegiment, were among the many qualitieswhich stamped him as a fine soldier.As an all-round athletic " Pip" Davis wasone of the best we have ever had; and hisperformance in winning the Army RacquetsOup (with the late Oaptain BfWfour Brya!lt,M.V. 0., as his partner) for six consecutive yearswill always be remembered in the annals of hisRegiment.He was a member of the team which wonthe Army Golf Oup in 1904, and he also playedfor the Regiment on two other occasions.On the Swinton Medal chains his name isrecorded as winning the officers' flat race(100 yards handicap) in 1904, 1910, and 1912.In 1906 and 1909 he won the RegimentalGolf Tournament, and in 1909 he held thebest batting average in Regimental cricketmatches.His early death, with the best years of hislife still before him, is a grief and a loss to thewhole Regiment, and all ranks will ;oin inoffering their sympathy to his widow and hislittle son.He was buried on the last day of the oldyear, in the military cemetery at Aldershot.Nearly every officer who was on leave, as wellas several seconded, and officers from theDepot, returned to Aldershot for the funeral,which was attended by the whole Battalion,a firing party of 100 rank and file being underOaptain J. R. Siruson. There were alsoseveral old officers of the Battalion present,besides some from the Black Watch and fromoth~r corps in the Oommand. The following

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.37order appeared in the Battalion orders of2nd January:­" IN MEMORIAM."The Oommanding Officer wishes to placeon record his great appeciation of the servicesof the late Oaptain Bramwell Davis, both asa Oompany Officer and Adjutant of the Battalionfor 3 years, in which he is sure thateveryone under whom and with whom heserved will join. He was conspicuous alikeas a soldier and in the field of sport, and hisperformance with the late Captain BalfourBryant, M. V.O., in winning the Inter-RegimentalRacquet Oup for the Battalion sixyears in succession (1902-1907) will always beremembered."In the name of the Battalion the OommandingOfficer extends sincere sympathy toCaptain Bramwell Davis' family and relations."MILITARY FUNERAL IN EPINBURGH.AT the Queen's Hall Protestant meeting lastnight reference was made by the variousspeakers to the death of Mr. Daniel Cummings,treasurer of the Protestant Guardians of Freedomand president of Leith Protestant andBible Union, who died suddenly on Wednesdayand who was interred in Echobank Oemeteryon Saturday. As deceased served for manyyears in the H.L.I. in India he was given amilitary funeral, which was followed by membersof the Ii.O.L. and large numbers of hisfellow-workers and friends of the Queen'sHall Protestant meetings. -Evening (Edinburgh)NMV8, 20th October, 1913.DEATHS.BRAMWELL DAVIS.-At Crookham House, Newbury, theresidence of his father-in.law, on 27th December,1913, Percy Bramwell Davis, Captain, the High.land Light Infantry, age 33.HAMILTON.-At the house of Gerald Christy, Esq .•Chelmsford, on the 9th November, 1913, at theearly age of 20, result of a football accident. JohnMontgomery Hamilton, 2nd Lieutenant, HighlandLight Infantry. eldest son of Ivie Hamilton, latePostmaster. General of Eastern Bengal and Assam,and grandson of the late Captain J. MontgomeryHamilton, Commander, H.M.B. Marines.The Battles before Bayonne..*9TH TO 12TH OF DEOEMBER, 1813.THE battle of the Nivelle, fought on the 10thof November, was succeeded by a pause inactive operations between Wellington's andSoult's armies, which lasted for nearly amonth. Soult had withdrawn his troops int~a position in front of Bayonne, where anextensive entrenched camp had been constructedbeyond the outskirts of the oldenceinte designed by Vauban. He held theright bank of the Nive as far as Cambo, however,and as he had at his disposal two bridges.over this river close to Bayonne he enjoyedthe advantage of being able to thrust troops.forward at will either between it and theAdour or else between it and the sea. Thegreat stone bridge over the Adour within theprecincts of the fortress, moreover, affordedhim a means of passage across that formidablewaterway should circumstances compel himto retreat northwards or north-eastwards. Inthe meantime Wellington had distributed hisarmy in cantonments, spread over the areabetween the Nive and the sea. He had theNivelle behind him, while his outposts ranfrom the coast-line about Bidart eastwards, infront of Arcanguez, to the Nive, a little northof Ustaritz, from which point Hill with theright wing watched· the river up to aboveOambo. All through November the weatherwas most inclement, rendering military movementsin such a region extremely difficult.The Allied forces had furthermore beenappreciably reduced in numbers, as the bulkof the Spanish troops had been sent back totheir own country owing to outrages committedby them on the French inhabitants ~fthe district. But Wellington was findinghimself in some difficulty as regards supplies,cooped up as he was in a confined area, so hedecided to push part of his army across theNive in order to gain possession of the productivelands between that stream and theAdour, and this brought on the five days ofalmost continuous fighting which is commemoratedon the colours of the regimentsthat were present by the name" Nive."The Nive is tidal for some little distanceabove Bayonne, and is only fordable at oneor two points below Cambo at ordinary times.The right bank which was held by the French*Reprinted, by permission of the Editor, from the­;t.f.orning Post of December 11 and 13, 1913.

38HIGHLAND LIGHT IN}'ANTRY CHRONICLE.generally o;verlooks the left bank, and forfour weeks the opposing troops had been faceto face, with the rival sentries merely separatedby the stream, although in virtue of a singularmutual understanding desultory skirmishinghad been eschewed by both sides. In pursuanceof Wellington's design, Hill with his2nd Division and his Portuguese brigadesforced a way across the river at Cambo earlyon the morning of the 9th of December, whilethe 6th Division gained a passage lower down,.about Ustaritz. To keep Soult occupied, Hopehad in the meantime advanced with the leftwing of the Allied army on Bayonne, approachingto within a short distance of the entrenched,camp without meeting any very seriousresistance. Nor did the troops attacking theline of the :Nive encounter so much oppositionas they had expected, and Hill, after joininghands with the 6th Division, was able to pushforward along its right bank to within fivemiles of the fortress, and next morning totake up a position across the angle betweenit and the Adour. The result of the day'sa,fIrays on the 9th, which had not cost eitherside heavily in casualties, was to place Wellington'sright wing on the further side of asomewhat formidable obstacle from the restof the army.His opponent's sudden assumption of theoffe.nsive stirred Soult up to deliver an attack,at the moment when a somewhat faciletriumph had lulled the Allies into a falsesense of security. For at daybreak on the10th the French advanced in great force outof Bayonne against Barouillet and Arcanguez,while showing sufficient strength in front ofWellington's centre between Arcanguez andthe Nive to keep the troops there engaged.Owing to the rugged, uneven character of thecountry, cut up as it is by woods and swampsand watercourses, Soult's troops were enabledto approach fairly close to Barouillet andArcanguez before they were detected, and asa consequence their onset partook somewhatof the character of a surprise. The LightDivision about Arcanguez was hard pressedby greatly superior numbers. But the weightof the French stroke was intended to {allupon Barouillet, and the approaches to thispoint from about Bayonne were somewhatrestricted by two big ponds, and by thebroken character of the ground. Thanks tothis circumstance Hope had time to hurryforward some reinforcements before thecrisis came, and although his advanceddetachments were driven in he managed tohold his ground. The combat about thispoint was marked by numberless stirringincidents. Units were broken up and becameintermingled, the contending troops foughthand to hand, and a babel of tongues­French, English, German, Portuguese, andBasque-echoed through the woodlands. The9th Foot at one time found a hostile battalionactually behind them, whereupon they facedabout, leaving their skirmishers to hold thefront, charged the intruders with the bayonet,and put them to flight, making many prisoners.Hope and his Staff were surrounded in achateau while reconnoitring, but theyscrambled on their horses and cut their waythrough, sword in hand. Arcanguez wastaken, all except its church, but was recoveredin the afternoon. Eventually Soult drew hismen off some distance, having lost 2,000 0them, to the 1,800 of the Allies. His troops,consisting largely of young and inexperiencedsoldiery, had fought admirably, but theMarshal seems to have made a mistake inselecting Barouillet for his main point ofattack, owing to the difficulty of deploying instrong force to assail it.Next morning a reconnoitring advance onthe part of the Allies brought on the battleafresh, although the struggle was scarcely sofurious as it had been on the previous day.:Nevertheless, the French made some way fora time, and affairs indeed looked so critical atone moment that Wellington himself rode upto the 85th, as troops on either flank of theregiment were wavering and giving way."You must keep your ground, my lads,'~ hecalled out to them; "there's nothing behindyou. Charge! Charge !" The effect waselectrical. A withering volley, followed by a

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRO.NllJLl!:. 39rush with the bayonet, restored the situation,and all was well again. Although the encounterraged in the woods near Barouillet, itdid not cover the whole of the front, and this.day the struggle only cost each of the contendingsides about 600 casualties. It taughtSoult, however, that there was little prospect{If his discomfiting such doughty antagonistsbetween the Nive and the sea, where theycould mass themselves in numbers equal tohis own; so the Marshal, aware that the 6thDivision was back again on the left bank ofthe river and that Hill was alone on the furtherBide, resolved to transfer the bulk of his troopsto that quarter, and to fall in superior strengthupon the Allied right wing. During the 12thhe maintained his attitude of attackingWellington's left and centre, which brought{In a vigorous cannonade, causing both armiesBome loss, but during that afternoon he beganquietly withdrawing those of his troops thatwere nearest to Bayonne and passing themthrough the fortress to the right bank of theNive.Although intervening high ground concealedthis movement from the Allies, Wellington wastoo experienced and accomplished a campaignernot to suspect that his skilful opponentmight try some such plan as was actuallybeing carried out during the afternoon andnight of the 12th, and he took steps accord­.ingly. He directed the 4th and 6th Divisionsto be ready to march next morning to supportHill if necessary, and the 3rd Division wasalso warned to be prepared to cross the Nive ;a bridge had been thrown connecting Hill'sleft to the Allied centre, and there was alsoanother bridge at Ustaritz. Soult continuedduring the night watches to hurry his troopsacross the Nive by his two bridges close toBayonne, so that before dawn on the 13th ofDecember he had assembled upwards of30,000 men ready to make one final effort.This brought on the Battle of St. Pierre, acombat so remarkable and so stubbornlycontested that it deserves an article all toitself, the more so seeing that Hill's memorablevictory was the crowning event of Wellington'sbrilliant campaign of 1813.THE BATTLE OF ST. PIERRE. 13TH OF DECEMBER, 1813. HILL'S force, forming the right wing of the Allied Army, comprised the 2nd Division, under Stewart, and a Portuguese Division, under Le Cor; it numbered only 14,000 men, with fourteen guns. The 2nd Division wasmade up of Barnes's brigade (50th, 7lst,92nd, one company 60th), Byng's brigade(3rd, 31st, 57th, 66th, one company 60th),Pringle's brigade (28th, 34th, 39th, one company60th), and Ashworth's Portuguesebrigade. Le Cor's division wa's composed ofLa Costa's and Buchan's Portuguese brigades.Against this comparatively small force, which,as will be seen from the plan, was covering afront of about three miles, Soult was bringingfive divisions, mustering some 35,000 men,sustained by an ample contingent of artillery.In so far as command and clear field of firewere concerned Hill's position was a strongone. But it was intersected by two considerablevalleys, which were marshy at thebottom; these caused Pringle's brigade onthe left, near the Nive, to be very muchisolated, and the 3rd Foot, pushed forwardon the extreme right of Byng's brigade, alsoto be en l'a-ir, although occupying veryfavourable ground. Barnes's brigade andAshworth's Portuguese formed the centre,and were drawn up, the former on and to theleft of the road leading south-westwards fromBayonne to the Spanish frontier, the latter alittle to the right of the road; they held theforward edge of a well-defined plateau, whichoffered an excellent artillery position, so thatall the guns were distributed along thissection. Pringle's brigade crowned a brokenridge providing good cover, with its outerflank protected by the tidal Nive. Byng'stroops were, with the exception of the 3rd,somewhat withdrawn, and held the head of theright one of the two valleys already mentioned.La Costa's and Buchan's brigades were inreserve at the foot of the big rounded hill ofHorlopo, from which an excellent view overthe whole battlefield was obtained, and onwhich Hill took up his stand. He hadobserved movements on the previous eveningof a nature to suggest that Soult was transferringhis troops across the Nive, and he wastherefore anticipating an attack. But aboutdawn tidings were brought him that thepontoon bridge near Villefranque which unitedhim to Beresford, commanding the Alliedcentre, had been carried away during thenight, so that he was left without support,and the morning opened dull and foggy,causing the ground a little beyond his outpoststo be completely shrouded.The two transverse valleys which cut intoHill's position had also the effect of contractingthe issues open to Soult from about

41) HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.St. Pierre, so that the Marshal experiencedsome difficulty in deploying his army. Thiscircumstance delayed the French advance,and their solid columns were only just in aposition to commence a definite forwardmove when the sun suddenly broke throughthe mist, and,. looking down from theirheights, the Anglo-Portuguese troops descriedThe guns on both sides instantly began to·thunder, and those of the Allies soon madetheir effect felt in the massed bodies of Frenchtroops coming up to attack Barnes's andAshworth's troops on either side of the mainroad. Stewart was in immediate commandhere in the centre, and he found himselfalmost forthwith called upon to sustain a.... AHieaIIIlIII frenchScale of Mile.a huge hostile array approaching to give thembattle. One French division was movingagainst Pringle's isolated wing, another waspressing forward in gallant style ready toassail the Allied centre, a third was workingforward through difficult ground to gain theridge of Mouguerre, where the 3rd weredrawn up, and masses of reserves could beseen in rear pouring out from St. Pierre.furious attack. So boldly was this drivenhome against the Portuguese that part of the'50th had to be transferred from left to rightto maintain the battle-line... The enemy was,however, kept at bay for a while, and thenfaltered, whereupon a suddenly-deliveredcounter-attack on the part of the 92nd downthe hillsides where the road ascends droveoff the leading French troops and momentarily

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HIGHLAND LIGH'l' INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 43ment-the 73rd (now 71st) at the Siege ofGibraltar, and after its successful defenceproceeded to India, where he was engaged inseven of the sieges and actions which endedin the defeat and death of Tippoo Saib.Twice he led the' Forlorn Hope,' and on one ofthese occasions the storming of the strongfortress of Nundy Droog is still spoken ofin India as the most desperate of the war." Accepting afterwards ot the Paymastershipof his Regiment, he was present at the captureof the Cape and of Buenos Ayres, and returnedto Europe in time to bear a part in thefirst expedition to Portugal, and in the battles0f Roleia and Vimiera. He was in the retreatto Corunna, and in the disastrous '"alcheranExpedition, and, returning to Portugal, waspresent in no less than 13 of the differentsieges and actions in the Peninsula and Francefrom the retreat of Massena from Portugalto the battle of Toulouse. He finally closedhis services in the field by being present atthe crowning victory of Waterloo. We say 'inthe field,' for although his duties as Paymasterwould 'have exempted him from much of thedanger of the war, yet when there was a prospectof his Regiment being in action the oldspirit of the soldier came upon him, and hewas constantly in the habit of joining andcharging with it. Two of his nephews werekilled in the Peninsula, but, singular enough,although so often and so much exposed, he,like the great captain under whom he servedso long, was never wounded. Being afterwards.with his Regiment in Canada, he completeda service of 44 years in all quarters ofthe globe (sharing in more battles and siegesthan perhaps any living man) by retiringfrom the Army in 1824. Among the heirloomsleft to his family are a splendid gold snuff-box,presented to him by the officers of the 7lst,inscribed with the names of 26 sieges andactions in which he was present; also aPeninsula medal, with 9 clasps, and a Waterloomedal. No officer was ever more belovedand respected in his regiment, and many ofthe officers who joined in presentin Cf thetestimonial did so with the most gr~tefulrecollections of the kind advice and of the substantialassistance they had received fromhim."In 1801 he married Miss Murray, sisterof .John Murray, Esquire of Livilands, and onretiring from the Army he settled in Stirling,but soon after the death of his beloved wife,who had shared in many of the eventful scenesof his life, cast a gloom over some of theyears in which he hoped to enjoy a rest beforehis own summons. That summons, however,was long protracted, and his latter years werespent in cheerful retirement, interrupted onlyoccasionally by the death of his old friends,nearly all of whom long preceded him to thegrave. His own death was from no disease,but simply a decay of nature, and althoughfor several years afflicted with blindness, yethis Christian cheerfulness never forsook him.The last, and not the least, thing to be said ofhim is that he died a humble believer in his­Saviour." H. IVI., buried in St. Ninian's old churchyard,Stirling. His house was in MelvilleTerrace, Stirling."Copy of letter from Hugh Mackenzie,formerly Captain and Paymaster of the 7lst,to his nephew, Captain Hugh Mackenzie.2nd European Regiment, Bengal Army ;­"Stirling, 1st July, 1844." My dear Hugh,­. . . . . . . The particulars ofyour father's* service are as follows :-Inthe year 1779 he raised men for a Lieutenancyin Lord Macleod's 2nd Battalion 73rd Highlanders,which number was changed to 7lstRegiment in the year 1786, the Regimentof this number being reduced, having servedin the American War of Independence, andwere the Fraser Highlanders. The 2nd Battalion73rd landed in Gibralter on the 16th ofJanuary, 1780, and on the 3rd of November,1782, your father was severly wounded in theleg in Willis's Battery, acting Engineer, inwhich capacity he did duty for some timebefore the accident happened. He never joinedthe Regiment after being wounded, only a fewdays at Stirling in the year 1797. He wasalwaysemployed Oll the recruiting service, andwas a successful officer. He sold out in the year1804, I think, which makes 25 years service."Maxwell fjoip.ed the 7lst Regiment from the53rd Regiment, serving in the West Indiesas Lieutenant in 1799; was Brevet Lieut.-CoLwhen mortally wounded and in command ofthe Regiment at the desperate attack made byMarshall Soult on Lord Hill's Division beforeBayonne on the 13th November, 1813;likewise for sOJ;ne time commanded the Advancof the 3rd Division, chosen from the fieldofficers of the Division by Lieut.-General... Capt. John Mackenzie of Kincraig.t Bt. Lt.-Col. Maxwell Mackenzie, ~on of Capt. JohnMackenzie.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Sir Wm. Stewart, who, on his death, wrotea consoling letter to your father, which I didnot see." Colin joined the 71st Regiment from the88th Regiment, then serving in Spain, in 1811 ;served with that Regiment at the attack ofthe Castle of Tranjerola, but was beaten back,having a French garrison. From the time ofhis joining till mortally wounded at the Battleof Vittoria (when the casualties of the Regimentamounted to 488) on the 21st of June,1813, he was always in the field doing hisduty." As to my own service, I was 46 years in theRegiment, and in every duty from a forlornhope to a foraging party, with the exceptionof!standing a storm. The battles are specifiedon the snuff-box presented to me by mybrother officers on leaving the Regiment,and which you shall have on my departure.I should mention before this that I had themelancholy satisfaction of burying bothbrothers on the field of battle. Such is atrue sketch of what you required in yourletter.. ...."I remain most sincerely and affectionately. yours,H. MACKENZIE."Correspondence.6 ST. GILES STREET, EDINBURGH,28th Nove'mher, 1913.DEAR SIR,-The Ohronicle came to hand lastnight. The first look is at the obituary listjustbecause friendship's bonds still liveandthere on that list are recorded five whoserved in the ranks of the grand old Regiment.From their age I conclude they with theRegiment fought in the Crimea--did duty in thetrenches amongst frost, snow, and slush-alsowith the Central Field Force in India, under aburning sun. Tents were with them, but theywere seldom under cover, and mayhap theylooked into the eyes of the brave foe on theNorth-West Frontier of India. And when "thegrinders cease because they are few, and thosethat look out of the windows be darkened,"then He " who loves above all others" says­" You are tired; come Home." As the heartreads the eye becomes dim. Andrew Hutton !We in union lived. in the regimental word"Chums a'." We were corporals in the sameCompany, and sergeants in the Regiment.Promotion did not touch the bond of friendship;it was just "Andrew " and" Geordie,"and by Geordie he was marked down astrue, real, and genuine.When hospital sergeant, if a comrade hadto say" I'm going sick," Andrew had alwaysa cheery word for the fellow chum in bed.We lived next door to each other in Pilrig,in model buildings--a garden plot attached toeach house. On summer evenings, among theflowers, we talked regimental" shop," and nowand then" auld Tom Brown," another old 7lstwarrior, would join in, and the talk would runinto the gloaming. Oh, ay, friendships livedin the old times, and live stilL Andrew'sbairns and' my bairn followed the exampleof their dads, and claimed to belong to theRegiment. .I suppose nicknames' are still in forcein the old 71st. The late Major Grinselland "Geordie" were seated in a railwaycompartment. A tall, well set-up man entered.In a corner sat a lad. He had beenwith the postal corps in the '80 stramash inEgy:pt, and had that day been presented withhis medal and star. With pride he showedit to a friend, and the tall man said­"That's right, laddie; value. your medal.I have four at home." The Major asked­"What regiment were you in?" At once,with head erect, and with pride, he replied­"In the 7lst Highland Light Infantry."At once I asked-" What's your name 1 ""George M'lntosh." Out went my hand,and-" Man, Goudie, hoo are ye 1 I waslance-corporal in the Forth Section in '59."At once " Chums a'" came on parade.The pipes and a party of the Royal Scotsfrom Glencorse were present at the funeraLThe remains of this old comrade were laid inhis bed of rest with military honours.I did not know the late Colour-SergeantPeter Kelt, but I knew his father well. Hejoined the Regiment as a boy for the bandinSealkote, in 1861-and in civil life I came intouch with him. He, too, is over the borderline. I also knew his mother as a bright bonniegirl in Gibraltar in 1869. His grandmotheris in Edinburgh. Recently, in a home whereI was visiting, a friend asked-" Have youheard that Colour-Sergeant Kelt is dead 1 "A post-card goes to-day to tell the sad news,which, no doubt, will be told to the old grandmother.With others I unite in heart-sympathywith sorrowing ones.-Respectfullyyours,GEO. P. MILLAR,Late Sergeant, 7lst H.L.I.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Siege of Gibraltar.Ill.By WaIter, Gordon, late ~oldier in the 73rdRegiment, or Lord Macleod's Highlanders.(Oontinued from Oct., 1913, Number.)MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND MILITARY SERVICESOF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL ELLIOT.GEORGE AUGUSTUS ELLIOT, the brave andgallant defender of Gibraltar, is the son ofthe late Sir Gilbert Elliot of Stobbs, Baronetin Roxburghshire, Scotland. The ancient andhonourable family of Elliot of Stobbs, as wellas the collateral branch of Elliot of Minto, inthe same county, and of Elliot of Port Elliot,in Cornwall, are originally from Normandy.Their ancestor, M. Alliot, came over withWilliam the Conqueror, and held a distinguishedrank in his army. There is a traditionaryanecdote in the family relating to anhonourable distinction in their coat-of-armswhich, as it corresponds with history, bears theappearance of truth. When William set footon the English land he slipped and fell onthe earth; he sprang up again and explainedthat it was a happy omen, as he had embracedthe country of which he was to become thelord. Upon this Alliot drew his sword andswore by the honour of a soldier that he wouldmaintain at the hazard of his blood the rightof his lord to the sovereignty of the earthwhich he had embraced. On the event ofconquest, King William added to the arms ofAlliot, which was a baton or on a field azure,the arms and sword as a crest, with the motto"Per ignes fortiter et recte." We mention thisas a curious fact delivered down and recordedas a memorial of their antiquity.Sir Gilbert Elliot of Stobbs had nine sonsand two daughters. The present GeneralElliot was the youngest son, and he is now(1784) the only surviving one. His eldestbrother, Sir John Elliot, left the title andestate to his son, the present Sir Francis Elliot,who is therefore nephew to the General.George Augustus Elliotwas born about theyear 1718, and received the first rudiments ofhis education under a private tutor retainedat the family seat. At an early age he wassent to the University of Leyden, where hemade rapid progress in classical learning, andspoke with elegance and fluency the Germanand French languages. Being designed fora military life, he was sent from thence to thecelebrated Ecole Royale du Genie Militaire atLa Ere in Picardy. This school was renderedthe most famous in Europe by means of thegreat Vauban, under whom it was conducted.It is now under the management and care ofthe Comte d'Houroville. Here it was that thefoundation was laid of that knowledge oftactics in all its branches, and particularly inthe arts of engineering and fortification, whichhas distinguished this officer since. He completedhis military course' on the Continent bya tour for the purpose of seeing in practicewhat he had been studying in theory. Prussiawas the model for discipline, and he continuedfor some time as a volunteer in that service.Such were the steps taken by the young menof fashion in that day to accomplish themselvesfor the service of their country. Manyof his contemporaries were then firInly engaged,nobly abandoning the enjoyments ofease and luxury at home for the opportunityof seeing actual service. Mr. Elliot returnedin his 17th year to his native country of Scotland,and was in the same year, 1735, introducedby his father, Sir Gilbert, to LieutenantColonel Peers, of the 23rd Regiment of Foot,or Royal Welsh Fusiliers, then lying in Edinburgh.Sir Gilbert presented him as a youthanxious to bear arms for his King and country.He was accordingly entered as a volunteer inthat regiment, and continued for a year ormore. At this time he gave promise of hisfuture military talents, and showed that hewas at least a soldier au calur. From the23rd he went into the Engineer Corps atW oolwich, and made great progress in thatstudy, until his uncle, Colonel ElIiot, broughthim in as Adjutant of the second troop of HorseGrenadiers. In this situation he conductedhimself with the most y attention andlaid the foundation of that scipline which has.rendered these two troops the finest corps ofheavy cavalry in Europe, the HanoverianBody Guards and the Musketeers of Francenot excepted. With these troops he wentupon service to Germany in the war beforelast, and was with them in a variety of actions.At the battle of Dettingen (16th June, 174:3)he was wounded. In this corps he firstbought the rank of Captain and Maj,or, andafterwards purchased the Lieutenant-Colonelcyfrom Colonel Brewerton, who succeeded tohis uncle. On arriving at this rank he resignedhis commission as an engineer, which he had

46 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICl.E.-~.--.--.-..-------..---.-------- ~-----------------'tlDjoyed along with his other rank, and inwhich service he had been actively employedvery much to the advantage of his country.He had received instruction of the famousengineer Bellidor, and made himself completelymaster of the science of gunnery. Hadhe not disinterestedly resigned his rank in theengineer department he would now, byregular profession, have been at the headof that corps. Soon after this he was appointedaide de camp to King George n., andwas already distineuished for his militaryskill and discipline. In the year 1759 hequitted the second troop of Horse GrenadierGuards, being selected to raise, form, anddiscipline the first Regiment of Light Horse,called after him" Elliot's." As soon as theywere raised and formed he was appointed tothe command of the cavalry in the expedition{)n the coast of France, with the rank ofBrigadier-General. After this he passed intoGermany, when he was employed on the staff,and greatly distinguished himself in a varietycl movements, while his regiment displayeda strictness of discipline and an activity andenterprise which gained them signal honour;and, indeed, they have been the patternregiment, both in regard to discipline andappointment, to the many light dragoon troopsthat have since that period been raised in ourService. From Germany he was recalled forthe purpose of being employed as second incommand in the memorable expedition againstthe Havannah. It was possible to find anofficer in the sunshine of the Court to whom,under the patronage of a prince, the trappingsof the chief command might be given; butan Elliot was wanted to act as well as anAlbemarle to shine, and for him they wereforced to go to the dusty plains of Germany.The circumst-ances of that conquest are wellknown. Our readers will pardon us for therecital of a short anecdote which occurredimmediately after the reduction, as it shows.that in the very heart and outrages of war theGeneral was not unmindful of the rights ofhumanity.He (General Elliot) was particularly eminentamong the conquerors of the Havannah forhis disinterested procedure in checking thehorrors of indiscriminate plunder. To him,therefore, appeals were most frequently made.A Frenchman, who had suffered greatly bythe depredati.ons of the soldiery, made applicationto him and begged in bad English thathe would interfere to have his propertyrestored. The petitioner's wife, who waspresent, a woma·n of great :'lpirit, was angryat her husband for hi.,; intercession, and said" How can you ask or expect a favour from aman who comes designedJy to plunder you? "The husband persisting in his application, ~iswife grew more loud in her· censure, and saIdhe was not a true Frenchman. The General,who was busy writing at the time, turned tothe woman and said, smiling, "Do not upbraid,madam. What vour husband demands will begranted." The' General was so very muchpleased with the woman's spirit that he notonly procured them 'their property again butalso took pains to accommodate them in everyrespect. This has been through life themanlv characteristic of the General: if hewould not suffer his troops to extend, for thesake of plunder, the ravages of war, he neverimpoverished them by unjust exactions.He never would consent that his Quartermaster'splace should be sold, not only, saidhe, " because I think it the reward of an honestveteran soldier, but also because I could notso directly exercise my authority in his dismissionshould he behave ill." On the peace(10th February, 1763) his gallant regimentwas reviewed by His Majesty in Hyde Park,when they presented to the King the standardswhich they had taken from the enemy. TheKing, gratified with their high character,asked General Elliot what mark of his favourhe could bestow on his regiment equal to theirmerits. He answered that his regiment wouldbe proud if His Majesty should think that ?ytheir services they were entitled to the dIStinctionof " Royals." It was accordingly madea Royal Regiment with the flattering title" The15th or King's Royal Regiment of LightDragoons." At the same time the King expresseda desire to confer a mark of his favouron the brave General, but he declared thatthe honour and satisfaction of His Majesty'sapprobation of his services was his best reward.During the peace he was not idle.. His greattalents in the various branches of the militaryart gave him ample employment; and hewas made Commander-in-Chief of the Forcesin Ireland. But he did not continue long onthis station-not even long enough to unpackall his trunks-for, finding that interferenceswere made by petty authority derogatory ofhis own, he resi8ted the practice with becomingspirit, and, not choosing to disturb the Governmentof the sister kingdom on a matterpersonal to himself, he solicited to be recalled,and accordingly was so, when he wa.sappointed to the command of Gibraltar, in a

HJGHLANDLIGHT'INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 47fortunate hour for the saftey of that import.antfortress, The syst.em .of his life, as well as hiseducation, peculiarly qualified him for thistrust.. He is perhaps the most abstemiousman of the age. His food is vegetables,and his drink water. He neither indulgeshimself in animal foo:1 nor wine, Henever sleeps more t.han fonr hours at atime, so that he is up later and earlierthan most other men. He has so inuredhimself to habits of hardiness that thingswhich are difficult and painful to othermen are to him his daily pract.ice and arerendered pleasant by use. It could not beeasy to starve such a man into a surrender,nor easy to surprise him. His wants are easilysupplied. aud his watchfulness beyond precedent.The example of the Commander-in­Chief in a besieged garrison has a most persuasiveefficacy in forming tbe manners of thesoldiery. Like him, his brave followers cameto regulate their lives by the most strict rulesof discipline before there arose a necessity forso doing,. and severe exercise with short dietbecame habitual to them by their own choice.The military system of discipline which heintroduced, and the preparations which hemade for his defence, were contrived with 80much judgment and executed with so muchaddress that he has been able with a handfulof men to preserve his 'post against an attackthe constancy of which, even without theyigour, had been sufficient to exhaust anyeommon set of men. Collected within himself,he has in no instance destroyed by prematureattacks the labours which would eostthe enemy time, patience, and expense to complete.He has never spent his ammunitionin useless parade or in unimportant attacks.He has never relaxed from his discipline bythe appearance of security, nor hazarded thelives of his garrison by wild experiments. Bya cool and temperate demeanour he hasmaintained his station during three years ofconstant investment in which all the powers ofSpain were employed. All the eyes of Europehave been on his garrison, and his conduct hasjustly exalted him to a most elevated place inthe military annals of the present day. TheGeneral married a sister of the present SirFrancis Drake, and by her has had a son anda daughter. The son is now Lieutenant·Colonel of the Inniskilling Regiment ofDragoons (or 6th), and the daughter is marriedto Mr. Fuller of Bayly Park, in Sussex. Hisla!iy died about 13 years ago, and her loss theGenrral hail not yet ceased to lament. TheGeneral is now (in 1782) about his 64th year.but his t.emperat.e living has preserved to himhis looks with great freshness. On April 23rd,1783, General Elliot was invested with theOrder of Knight of the Bath, and in 1787 hewas created a British Peer, by the style andtitle of Lord Heathfield, Baron Gibraltar (withthe reversion to his heirs male, and a pensionof £1500 per annum to descend to the twonext heirs of entail, I. G. thinks). In 1790His Lordship was succeeded by his son FrancisAugustus Elliot, now (on 23rd September,1808) Lord Heathfield, who was a Lieutenant­General in 1799, and now Colonel of the 20thRegiment of Dragoons.If t.hese remarks and observations of mine[says the author] should happen to fall intothe hands of the learned, in an probabilitythey shall be little esteemed. My apology tothem, in short, is t hat I did not intend my bookfor their perusal. Ifthey laugh at my rude andblunt manner, let them laugh on; perhaps ifthey had got as little education and as littlemeans of improvement as I have had theywould not have acquitted themselves muchbetter. The honest farmer and the drudgingploughman may find entertainment in theforegoing pages to help them to spend a longstormy winter evening. The hardships of amilitary life, as 1 have had occasion to mentionthem, may serve to reconcile them to theirincessant returning labours and lead them tobless God that they are, through divine providenceand the undaunted bravery of theArmy and Navy of their country, allowed todwell in safety, everyone under his o\Vn vineand under his own fig tree. To them my bookis offered, and they will not despise it becausewritten by a common soldier and void of theembellishments of learning and study. Itwill inspire the minds of their sons with a senseof British honour and British valour; it willmake them hold up their hands and say inwonder~" What a brave man was Elliot!What a noble garrison ! Well did theFrench and Spaniards pay for their presumption."A common soldier, it is true, though hehas an equal share of danger with the Commander-in-Chief,is far from having an equalshare of t.he glory, nor has he any title toexpect it. Perhaps it is upon the whole nomaterial loss to the common soldier that hisname is buried with himself, for if his memoryis not celebrated by posterity neither is itbranded with infamy by the invidious nor bythe strife of parties.

48HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.H. L.t. Natiooal Reserve.T a Meeting held in Glasgow ofA the Secretaries of the NationalReserve-presided over by ColonelGrant, M.V.O.-a New Scheme ofOrganisation was brought forward forthe forming of Battalions, and as theH.L.I. Contingent is only some 137strong at present it is sincerely hopedthat a large number will in the verynear future join our ranks, and thuskeep up, in the City of Glasgow, thehonour of the old Regiment.All particulars and forms of enrolmentmay be had at any time fromMr. G. J. Taylor, Secretary, 4 BattlefieldGardens, Langside, Glasgow,who will be pleased to communicatewith any of the old corps on thematter.The Incor"oratedSOLDIERS' and SAILORS' HELPSOCIETY(.dlnblolrch and Leith Branch),No. 11 STAFFORD STREET, EDINBURGH.Patron-His Ma,jeat" the KlncPresldent-H.R.H. Prln_ Chrletlan of 8ohleawl••HoIBteln.Ohai,man-Oolonel P. C. NRWBIGOING.Hon. TreasuTlw-T. HKCTOR SMITll, Esq .• 42 St. Andrew Square. Secretary MId Manager-llr. JOHN MACLAREN. The Objects of' the 8oclet" are-1. To _illt men discharged from the Anny and Navy in obtain.ing employment.2. To belp discharged Soldiel'll and Sailors passing t 'Edinburgh in quest of employment by P'~~i~!~ttt:~lood and lodglOgII for a lew da:r,e, and tmen who through illness and debJlity, &c., are in necell8ltousolrcumlltances.3. To teach usefnl trades to men who have heen discharged .. smedioa.lly unfit, and who by reason of their disability,consequent on their service, .. re una.ble to take ordinaryemployment; and to make such 0....,. (as lar as possible)self""upporting, by disposing of the work they turn out.The men are paid at the rate of 12ll. per week whilelearning.Subscriptions and Donations are urgently neededto lIupJ>rt and extend this work, and such will begratefuJ.1y received and acknowledged.SOOTTISH:: Ilaoal and mUttarp "tttrans' ::Rtstdtnct and tabour WorksbopsWhlteford Hou.e, C&nongate, Edlnbur.h.Joinery.Gardening.Circular Addre88lng.Bill Distributing.&0_, &c.CHA.OIIIS OF ADMISSJOII.1 Life Penelonere.-Board and Lod~n.r: On ....igning theirf:~:!~~:: any ba.lance being refun e to them after paying2. Lodgere'Dormltory.-Bed and Board, le. per day. Bed andBoard (oublcles), la. 2d. per day, or Ss. per week.3. Oaauals'Dormltory.-Bed only,2d. Bed and Breakfast, 4d.4. Labour Home.-Bed and Board In return lor work.SCOTTISH SOCIETY for EMPLOYMENTOFRESERYE and DISCHARGED IOLDIER.,106 Hanover Street, Edinburgh.OBJECTS.To provide for Ex-Naval and Military Men :-1. Food and a night's shelter Iree of charge for the homeless andfriendle88.2. Bed and Board In return for labour given.3. Board and cubiole accommodation lor Pensioners, whosepensions may be assigned In security therefor.4. Instruction lor men In some trade or craft on return tocivil life. .5. Facilities lor those out of employment to keep up and Improvetheir proficiency in their particular trade.AQQOMMODA'I!IOII.The Residence has aooommodation for 250 men.IIIDUS'I!.UIIS.The Workshops provide the lollowlng Indulltries lor the nlen:­Firewood Making.House Palntin'f'Waste-Paper Sorting. Window Cleanmg.Patr01l8­The Right Hon. the Earl 01 R081!H""Y, K.G., K.T., Lord·Lieutenantof Midlothian.Field-Marshal Right Hon. Earl ROHEaTs, V.C., K.G., X.P., etc.The Right Hon. The LolUl PROVOST 01 Edinburgh.Pnsid.nt - Major·Genera.l LoRD RALPH XERR, C. B.Ohairman of Oommittee-Genera.l H. A. COCKBURN.1. The objeot of the Society Is to find employment for descrvingRe.erve and Discharged Soldiel'll.2. No lee. are oharged.3. A Register of Mell desiring Employment, with inforlpation asto character and qualifioations, is kept at the Office;4. SubsCriptions are requested tc'ena.ble the Committee to carryout the objects of the Society. The payment

filgbland Clgbt Infantrp Cbronlcl~.VOL. XIV., No. 2. APRIL, 1914. PRICE FOURPENCE.Editor's Notes.READERS of the "CHRONICLE" will beinterested to know that Mr. George P. :Millarhas at last resigned his appointment of ArmyScripture Reader at Edinburgh Castle after aservice of forty-three years, and we feel surethat all will wish hIm yet many years ofha~iness to enjoy his well-earned rest. Thewon'derful record of his good work for Scottishsoldiers is already well known to the Regiment,and it~roposed to make a public acknowledgment~-~\Vork. Elsewhere in this issuethere appears a circular letter from the. committee who have undertaken to promotethe scheme, which it is hoped will meet withthat large and generous response which it soundoubtedly deserves from all who have beenprivileged to have been brought in contact.. with him.The Editor has to acknowledge, with manythanks, the following donations and subscrip"tions for 1914 :­Colonel Sir Claude MacDonald, K.C.B., £1 ;001. M'Causland, Col. Leigh, Col. Keppel, Col.•Lambton, Col. Hopton, Col. Straghan, Col.Fergusson, Col. Wilson, Col. Garland, Col.O'Malley, Col. Pagan, Col. Wallace, Major. Grant, Major Ross, Major RichardorEvans Lombe, Capt. M'Murdo,Capt. Elwes, Capt. Campbell Swinton, Capt.Fraser, Capt. Campbell, Capt. Feilden, Capt.Ronald, Capt. StockweIl, Capt. Stuart,Capt. F. L. Stevenson, Capt. Stevenson­Hamilton, Capt. de Berry, Capt. Balfour (4years), Capt. Milne Home, Capt. Leslie, Mr.W. A. Malcolm, Mr. G. Harley, Lady AudreyAnson, Sir Charles M'Gregor, Bart., Mrs.Bannatyne, Mrs. Haldane, Dr. Cowan.Depot Notes.REORUITS JOINED SINOE LAST ISSUE.Privates 12250 J. Brown, 12251 E. Kelly, 12252 J,M'Neilly, 12253 A. M'Dowall, 12255 J. M'Kinstrey.12256 W. Reid, 12257 J. DoriB. 12258 D. Duffy,12259 J. Louden, 12260 T. Clark, 12261 J. Sollitt.DISOJURGES•4791 Bandsman D. Roberts, on termination of his2nd period of engagement, dated 25thJanuary, 1914.0090 Sergt. A. Brown, medically unfit, at Hamilton,dated 5th January, 1914.TRANSFERRED TO ARMY RESERVE.10125 Pte. J. Boyd. 10317 Pto. G. Bra.ckeuridge9891 Pte. P. M'Dona.ld. 9790 Pte. P. M'Kay.0076 Pte. A. Flaming. 9795 Pte. J. Smith.10659 Corp}. H. Head. 7735 -Pte. J. Thorpe.9757 Pte. A. Tolmie. 10527 Pte. H. Wilsher. .9711 Pte. J. Crawford. 10642 Pte. W. Ingram..

50 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.POSTING AND TRANSFERS.10970 Corpl. J. M'Kenzie, posted to 2nd H.L.I., fromDepot, 13th Maroh, 1914.11481 Corpl. R. Davies, posted to 2nd H.L.I., fromDepot, 13th Maroh, 1914.10848 CorpI. H. Ramsay. posted to 2nd H.L.l., fromDepot, 13th March, 1914.ARRIVALS (and POSTl:D for Duty with the 3rd BattalionSpecial Reserve).6531 Sergt. D. Robertson. from 2nd H.L.I.. 4thFebruary, 1914.10930 C{)rpl. D. Sheridan, from 2nd H.L.I., 4thFebruary, 1914.11318 CorpI. H. Barldey, from 2nd H.L.I., 4th Feb.ruary, 1914.11853 Lance.CorpI. J. Paterson. from 2nd H.L.I.. 4thFebruary, 1914.10209 Pte. P. Lamb, from 2nd H.L.I.. 4th ]'ebruary.1914.11597 Pte. W. M'Queen, from 2nd H.L.I., 4th February,1914.11929 Pte. A. M'Culloch, from 2nd H.L.I., 4th Feb·ruary, 19]4.lO469 Pte. J. Land, from 2nd H.L.I., 9th February.1914.11434 Pte. J. Sweeney. from 2nd H.L.I.. 17th February.1914.11190 Pte. T. Inglis. from 2nd H.I...I.. 9th March,1914.1) 679 Pte. R. M'Lean. from 2nd H.L.I.• 9th March,1914.ApPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.11830 Lanee.Corpl. J. Bryden. appointed Paid' Lance·Corporal, dated 1st November. 1913.11153 Corpl. J. Miohie, appointed Paid Lance·Sergeant(vice Hutchings), 14th Janua.ry. 1914.11853 Lance·Corpl. J. Paterson. appointed Paid 'Lance·Corporal. dated 5th February, 1914.10970 Lance.CorpI., J. ,M'Kenzie, promoted Corporal,da.ted 9th February, 19)4.111481 Lance.Carpl. R. Davis. promoted Corporal,dated 4th February, 1914.'1'1')848 Lance-Corpl. H. Ramsay, promoted Corporal,dated 6th February. 1914.8717 Lance-CarpI. F. Wanstall. appointed PaidLance·Corporal. dated 13th March, 1914.11931 Lance.CarpI. J. Graham, appointed Paid Lance·Carporal, dated 13th March, 1914.12638 Lance.Carpl. A. Donovan, appointed PaidLance·Corporal, dated 13th March, 1914.AWARDS AND GRANTS.,9641 Pte. H. Davidson, granted Proficiency Pay at6d. per diem.RE·ENGAGl:MENTS.10676 -8ergt. H. Martin, extended to complete 12 yeaI'!!. w'ith the Colourn, dated 10th February,1914.CERTIll'IOATES.'9749 Pte. G. Milne, awarded 1st Class Army SchoolCertificate.'12249 Pte. J. Boyle, awarded 2nd Class Army SchoolCertificate.12216 Pt". E. Tollins. awarded 3rd Class Army SchoolCertificate.BIR'rHS.GALIIRAITH.-At Hamilton Barrac\ts (Married Quarters)on the 21st September, 1913, the wife of 6881Sergt. R.. Galbraith, P.S •• 3rd H.]".I., of a son.HUGHES.-At Hamilton Barracks (Married Quarters).on the 13th February, 1914, the wife of 6525 Pte,J. Hughes. Depot, H.L.I., of a son.4TH BATTALION NOTER.DISCHARGES. 4699 Col.·Sergt. A. Lewis. having olaimed discharge after three months' notice, dated 31st .January, 1914. PROMOTIONS. 6291 Sergt. A. Brown, promoted Colour·Sergeant (t>ice Lewis) , dated 1st February. 1914. AWARDS AND GRANTS.9701 Bugler N. M'Kechnie. granted Proficiency Pay at 6d. per diem.. POSTING AND TRANSFERS.7681 Sergt. G. Shruhshall. permanently Posted from1st H.L.I. to Permauent Staff. 4th H.L.I.,dated 11th Deoember, 1913. .8578 Sergt. G. Warrender, permanently Postedhonh,1st H.L.I. to Permanent Staff. 4th H.L.I.. '"datoo 11th March, 1914. \9701 Bugler N. M'Kechnie, permanently Posted from \2nd H.L.I. to Permanent Staff, 4th H.L.I.,dated 16th January, 1914.RE·ENGAGEMENTS. 4052 Sergt. J. Strathdee, permitted to continue in the Service for a further period of 2 years beyond 21 years, dated 30th January, 1914. MARRIED ROLL. 10694 Bugler W. Lambert, brought on the Married Establishment, dated 18th February, 1914. CERTIFICATES. 8673 Sergt. H. Goodall, awarded 1st Class Army School Certificate. 8008 Sergt. J. Hope. passed in Gronp L, 1st Class . Army School Certificate. GAZETTE. 30th December, 1913.-The King has approved of the admission of the following Officer to the Innian Army, to be Captain :-Captain O. C. J. SteveIlSon· Hamilton. from Highla.nd Light Infantry. Dated 7th November, 1913, but to rank from 24th '.fuly. 1910. 1st January, 1914.-Supernumerary Captain R. F. Forbes is restored to the establishm,ent. 17th December, 1913.-Second Lieutenant C. W. S. B.Hayley, to be Lieutenant.. 25th February, 1914.-The undermentioned, Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants :-Ralfe Alien Fuller Whistler, Robert Speirs Dixon.

HIGHLAND UGHT INFANTRY CHRONrCI,E. 5114th February, 1914.-Captain J. R. Simson is seconded for service as an Adjutant (Territorial Force). 14th February, 1914.-Supemumerary Captain A. W. D. Gaussen is restored to the establishment.ROYAL Fr.YING CORPS.17th December, 1913.-Military Wing.-The under.mentioned Lieutenant to be a Flying Officer:­W. G. S. Mitchell, to be seconded.3RD BATTALION SPEOIAL RESEIWE.2nd February, 1914.-Captain R. C. W. Alston, High.land Light Infantry, to be Adjutant, vice G. ::If.Knight.4TH BATTALION SPEOIAL RESERVE.25th February, 1914.-Emest Gadesden Fellows, lateLieutenant The Army Serviee Corps, to be Captain.COMMAND AND STAFF.1st ,January, 1914.-Captain W. H. E. Segrave, D.S.O.,to be Staff-Captain at the War Office, and to beseconded.Beg.No.OORr••RASK ANI) NAME.~nd H.L.1. Pte. Jas. 723556 71st ~'oot Pt•. Peter Ferguson 80AGB.IDATB AND PLACE, WHER" DIED.NOTICES."The Highland Light Infantry Chroniole" ispublished at fourpenoe, but fivepenoe must besent by anyone writing for a oopy, to coverpostage. It can be had from the following :­The SUB· EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," Hamilton.The SUB-EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," 2nd H.L.I.,Aldershot.The SUB·EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," 1st H.L.I.,Ambala.Anyone wishing to subscribe for the space of oneyear can do so by sending one shilling and sixpenceby postal order or penny stamps to the Editor. Thenumbers will then be sent post free quarterly asissued. The arrival of the paper will 00 the receipt.Contributions in manuscript should be' legiblywritten on one side of the paper only, and should beaccompanied b:y the name and address of the sender,which will or wtll not be pubijsbed, as may be desired.It is particularly requested that names generallythoseof persons, places, etc,-and all words notEnglish, should be written with special care, asotherwise' they are difficult to decipher. Whenprinted extracts are forwarded, the source fromwhich they are derived should be stated; and in thecase of newspaper cuttings the date, as well as thename of the paper, should be given.The "Chronicle" is publiRhed on the 15th of thefirst month of each qua.rter, and goes to press about, the 25th of the previous month, by which date it isrequested that ordinary contributions may be forwarded.In exceptional cases matter will be receivedup to the last day of the month, but its insertioncannot be guaranteed.All subscribers and readers are invited to becomecontributors, and thus materially assist in sUPportingthe" Chronicle."All communications should, for the present, beaddressed to "The Editor, 'H.L.I. Chronicle,'~orthfield, Colinsburgh, Fife."OUR CONTEMPORARIES.-W e beg to acknowledge,with thanks, the reoeipt of the following"The Army Service Corps Journal." "The Lion and the Rose" (4th King's Own). " The St. George's Ga.zette" (5th Fusiliers). "l'he Queen's Own Gazette" (Q.O.R. "Vest Kent Regiment)."The Ranger.""Argyllshire Highlanders Regimental News.""The 79th News" {Queen's Own Cameron Hig},.landers.). "The Essex Regiment Gazette." "The Aldershot ~ews." " Fl!.ugh-a-Ballagh." .. Xl. Hu_r Joamal." " ThiDRed Lme." " Tlle Dl'agmI " (The Buffs).

52 HIGHI.AND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.1st Battalion News.Ambala, 19th March, 1914.DEAR MR. EDITOR,-I am afraid my letterthis mail is late, but I must plead want oftime for letter-writing in these busy times,and at best I am afraid my notes must ofnecessity be meagre. I hope that details ofmost things will be more fully describedelsewhere in this number.The Christmas Treat to the childrenwas something quite new this year, and thepresents from home were much appreciatedby all.An account of our Hogmanay Night will,I hope, appear elsewhere; but I cannot refrainfrom giving credit to our excellentChaplain for this really first-class institutionand addition to our Regimental customs,which is so much appreciated, not only by allof us, but also by so many outside our circle.This year was no exception, and we welcomedthere our popular General and his lady wife,and our old friends Colonel and Mrs. Herbert.among many old and new friends of the Regi~ment; and I must not forget Mr. and Mrs.Cooper (Bandmaster of the 5th Fusiliers),whom many will remember in the Band of theBattalion in the eighties.At the end of the old year Mr. Pitts-Tuckerproceeded to Calcutta to play for the GolfChampionship of India, and we were alldelighted when he reached the finals. Anotheryear, we hope, he may be more successfulstill, and bring back to the Mess that muchcovetedtrophy.With the advent of the new year we had ashort visit from Captain and Mrs. Stevenson­Hamilton, and were all glad to welcome themamong us again.A senior offieers' musketry class about thenfilled the station with many new faees, andamong them old friends of the 2nd Battalion,with many inquiries for those of long ago.On the 11th January Captain J. Y. Allanpaid us a short visit, and all were glad to seehim looking so fit and well in spite of fastadvancing years. He has been taking thegreatest interest in the H.L.L Bazaar to beheld in October next, and has made largepurchases in Kashmir on our behalf, andintends to be present in Glasgow to assist.He goes home shortly with this idea.Our hockey team succumbed in the thirdround of th~ Ambala Trades Hockey Cup,but I am glad to chronicle their success inwinning (yesterday) the Clarke Hockey ChallengeCup, which should go a long way toencourage them to further efforts in the future.In the Rifle Meeting, consisting entirelyof" fire problems," we did not shine this year,as it was something quite new to us, and ourfriends the South Lancs. Regiment easilycarried off the trophy, being old hands at thegame. However, next year we hope to dowell and give a better account of ourselves.The Company Cricket Cup was played foron the 23rd and subsequent dates in January,and was comfortably annexed by " H" Company,Captain Walker being in himself agrand stand-by for his Company.On the 5th Februarv a cricket match betweenOfficers and S;rgeants resulted in awin for the former, thanks to a redoubtable140 put up by Captain Walker.On the 9th February we welcomed fromhome )i[ajol' Murray and Captain Bairdbothlooking very well. For Captain BairdIndia holds everything that is new, but MajorMurray knows the country well, and his smilemade the pig draw back into the denserjungle, remembering the tales of his prowessin the years gone by.The 13th February was about the finish ofour strenuous times during this last coldweather, culminating in a long night out amiddust-storms and rain, with a thorough soakingat dawn.On the 18th we had a small " At Home"to select danciilg and piping for the HighiandGathering, which many local people attendedand thoroughly enjoyed. That same nightCaptain Inglis left us for home to have anoperation performed, which we are all glad tohear has been a complete sUGcess, and soon weshall hope to hear he is quite restored tohealth.Ever since we left Lucknow in October lastCaptain Inglis had been in a very precariousstate of health, culminating in the necessityfor an operation. We were all very sorry tosee him leave, not only the Regiment, but alsovacate the Adjutancy, which he has held with

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 53such marked success for nearly the full periodof his appointment. Keen on his work, theRegiment, and all sports, he will be very muchmissed, and, like others of his batch who haveso lately left us, his place will indeed be hardto fill. With complete restoration to healthwe hope to hear of him finding his way successfullyinto the Staff College, and rejoining us,at no very distant date, full of vigour andkeenness once more.Our old friends the 8th Hussars joined us ingarrison, having been railed up in relief of theK.D.G.'s. We were all glad to welcome them,and corresponding Companies entertainedSquadrons to breakfast on arrivaLBy the 23rd February nearly 300 of us weregathered at Agra to attend the HighlandBrigade Gathering and closely watch the fortunesof the Regiment at the games. Detailswill be found elsewhere.Year by year these gatherings increase innumbers and popularity, and it is only rightthat it should be so. Competition has nowbecome so keen among Regiments that onlythe very best can hope to win, with the resultthat very high standards have been reached.e all enjoyed ourselves immensely, and whenthe end came all wished it might have continuedlonger.The Highland Brigade in India is a veryreal thing, and grows in strength and friendshipsyear by year. Long may it continue.We failed to retain the Bengal-PunjabFootball Cup this year, being defeated by the60th Rifles by 1-0. We must look to ourlaurels if we intend to compete at Simla forthe Durand Cup, and give our minds to thework.We were sorry to say good-bye to .Mr. Loch,who has S(one away--for a time only, we hopetoWest Africa, and we wish him well and allsuccess.We were all sorry to hear from the WirelessSignal Company that .Mr. Lean had decidedto resign his commission and go " back to theland." We wish him well, and regret we shallsee him back with us no more as a soldier.At present we are in the throes of theAmbala Week~-the usual programme ofracing, polo, Horse Show, and dancing. Theracing has been excellent, the polo good, but,alas! we do not compete, which is much feltin the Regiment. All our ponies were disposedof when joining this station last October.At the Horse Show Colonel Ronaldson got1st prize for infantry chargers and" turn-out."The Fancy Dress Ball was quite a good one,with many excellent kits. The troupe of" Prehistoric Peeps" was quite excellent, andthe band of French porters were most amusing.The sporting " Tartan Trio" are much to becongratulated on the success of the" Domino"dance they gave, which everyone most thoroughlyenjoyed, . and all danced until dawnbroke in upon them. The Band played excellently,and by special request, many oldfavourite waltzes, such as "The Choristers,"and others.Captain Cameron left us last night to takeup his appointment as Staff Officer to GeneralLean, C.B., leaving yet another gap in ourranks hard to fill. We hope to see him backagain among us before another year drawsto a close.On the 4th April Headquarters and Half­Battalion march to Solan for the hot weather,and we shall be broken up for the next sevenmonths-not a pleasant prospect at all.We have to thank Lieut.-Colonel Wilsonfor being instrumental in securing for theOfficers' Mess a very valuable manuscript of" The Battles and Campaigns of one BalfourKermack, 7lst (Highlanders) Light Infantry"­so kindly presented by J. A. WedderburnOgilvy, Esq.-which adds another valuablerecord to our many treasures.I am afraid, dear Mr. Editor, I have leftmuch undone in this letter, but press of workmust be my excuse, and I must ask you toaccept it "with all its imperfections on itshead."R. W. H. R.OUR KIRK AT AMBALA.St. Aidan's Church of Scotland, Ambala,was dedicated and opened for public worshipon Sunday, December 14th, by the Rev. D.H. Gillan, B.D., officiating Presidency SeniorChaplain of Bengal. Assisting him in theservice were the Wesleyan Chaplain and theminister of Simla, the Rev. Jas. Black, .M.A.,who conducted the service in the evening.Mr. Black had most kindly come to be presentat these services, and his goodness in comingwas much appreciated.St. Aidan's is the second kirk that theRegiment in this tour in India has (to usean expression heard at the kirk door on the14th inst.) seen" sworn in." St. ])lungo's atLucknow was opened shortly after the Regimentwentthere, and was called so becauseof the Regiment's connection with Glasgow.

HIGHLAND LIGH1' INFANTRY CHRONICLE.On this occasion there was a special offertoryto pay for an organ for the church. Sincethen all the money necessary has been collected.The organ now bears on it a brass plate withthe words :-" St. Aidan's Kirk. The gift ofthe 1st Highland Light Infantry. 14/12/13."In addition to this, the Regimental KirkAccount has borne the expense of all theextra furnishings that had to be providedto make the church comfortable.Dedication service sheets, with a nice photoof the Kirk, were most kindly supplied to allthrough the kindness of Mr. Gillan.The dedication service was enjoyed byeveryone present, and it is seldom Mr. Stockeyand his band have been heard to such fineadvantage. The opening voluntary was exceedinglypleasing.ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREAT, 19B.It was a very happy company that assembledon Saturday afternoon. December 27th, inthe Regimental theatre for the annual ChristmasTreat. For many days before the CommandingOfficer had been planning, andLieutenant Balfour using his inexhaustiblestore of capabilities, and that their effortswere entirely successful was clearly evidentwhen the curtain in front of the stage wasdrawn aside and we were transported toXmas-land.The theatre, under the careful guidance ofCol.-Sergeant Papworth and his willing bodyof workers, was nicely decorated, while Mrs.Pollok-Morris, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Tarrant,and Mrs. Stewart put the finishing touchesto the snow scene on the stage, and withexceeding care arranged all the presents.Tea was a sumptuous feast, and, with the bandplaying, jolly as well. The crackers speciallydelighted the bairns. Then we listened tot,he sti:cring strains of the pipes while thetables were cleared, and outside friends whohad come to make merry with us enjoyedthis bit of the feast greatly. Returningindoors, Colonel Ronaldson, in a few happywords, explained to us what we would nowsee had befallen the presents. The curtainwas drawn. aside, and it was not long beforethe bairns understood. Father Xmas was inour midst-but in a sore plight. Hoshiarpursand had been too much for him, and so wesaw him sitting in a wood bemoaning hislot., He had managed to reach thus far, buthe met with a terrible mishap there. Restingamong the trees, he found a well near by,and, being weary, footsore, and terribly thirsty,he had tried to refresh himself with a draughtfrom it. 'But it was Ambala he had come to,and in the year of grace 1905 an earthquakehad visited this land and the strata of theearth had jumped a bit; and so, though hecame to a well, he found it was a waterlessone. And as he groped his way anxious tosee if there was any at all his basket ofpresents had fallen down the well. So hesat and bemoaned his fate, and alike thesorrow he knew he had thus brought. FortunatelvLieut. Balfour had come to hisrescue, • and had gallantly descended the welland sorted out the gifts, and so ColonelRonaldson begged the bairns to enter the woodwithout fear. A bucket and a rope had beenfound, and now, if the well no longer wouldgive water, at least the presents would hebrought up. So each child came in turn, and,winding up the rope, brought up its ownpresent in the bucket and went back happyin the possession of the same. And FatherXmas was made happy too, for the bairns,grieved at seeing him so distraught, and anxiousto assure him that they were grateful indeedhe had not forgotten them, ran back into thewood where he sat and kissed him and thankedhim, while they begged him not to be worried,and they hoped he would be less unfortunateanother year." The Sisters of the Regiment" was nextsung to the tune of " John Peel," and we allsaid or meant "Thank you" to those goodpeople at home who, year by year, with suchthoughtful care attend to the selection ofthe Xmas gifts. Then ~Ir. Grant and ]\fr.Henderson gave us much amusement withsome wonderful doings in sleight-of-hand art,and their exhibition of the " Two Wild Menof Borneo," who danced and moved withextraordinary agility, was capitally comical.So we spent a happy afternoon togetheranafternoon that everyone enjoyed. and wasglad to be present at.HOGMANAY NIGHT, 1913.Once again we have to thank the Rev. Mr.]\facpherson, our chaplain, for another happyHogmanay evening. Every year we passthrough together brings us more closely intotouch one with the other, and possibly thereare not many other occasions when we havethe "one-fa.ulily thought". driven home tous more than in our Hogmanay aroundthe kirk fire.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANT:8Y CHRONICLE.If Ambala falls short of Lucknow in verymany ways, at least we are more fortunatehere than there in the matter of our place ofworship. Here it is at our very door; thereit was off the beaten track.. A nasty tempting storm at 5 o'clock didsome damage to the decorations which wil~inghands had been for weeks before preparmg,and which, with the kindly help of the Barrack­Master, Capt. Renwick, we were able to putup.. But the storm, fortunately, passed, andby 9 o'clock the evening was fine, and ourdecorations were righted.A special pipe band under Piper M'Kay a:sActing Pipe-Major had voluntered thell'help and these assembling at the manse,. marched " to the kirk to the tune of "Mac­pherson's Rant." ..With tea and "pokes," song, plpmg, anddancing, the evening passed merrily a~ wesat round the blazing fire; in our cheermessthe night's cold seemed to go unfelt. Thenat 11-25 the Commanding Officer, aCCOmpaniedby General Brunton and a largenumber of officers-our own and othersarrivedfrom the Mess.At the "briggie" they were met by ourpipe band, who, together with a stalwart ~odyof torch-bearers escorted them into our mIdst,whilst the larg~ assembly cheered heartily.After a Reel of Tulloch danced well (especiallyconsidering the then somewhat shaky natureof the platform) by Corporals Sim and M'Av.oyand Pipers M'Donald and Jackson, the kIrkbell rang out, and we marched into c~ur~h.Here we brought in the New Year smgmg"The Scottish Traveller's Psalm "-Ps. 12l.We had previously sung also our own Regimentalhymn. Then once more, round the firea9 we stood, Colonel Ronaldson bade us all aGuid New Year.With "Happy we've been a' thegither"and" Guid-nicht, and joy be wi' ye a'" ringi.ngin our ears we went out from our famIlygathering into 1914 to seek to be strong, or,to use the words of our this year's mottocard "Like unto men that wait for theirLord."HOGMANAY NICHT.9·30 p.m., Assembly-- Pipers M'Kay, l\f'Donald,l\{orrow, Wilson, and J.ackson.9·30 tQ 10 p.m., Tea.10 p.m., The Gathering-The Pipers and the .Minister.Accompanist--Band8man Wade, N. Fsrs.Chorus-" The Bonnie Banks 0' Loch Lomond."Song-Lance.Corpl. Barnbrook.Highland Fling-CorpI. Sim, :Vi' :\'voy, and PipersJackson and M'Donald.Song-Sergt. Yendal, N. Fsrs.Song-Lance.CorpI. Bowdon.Mouth Organ Selection-Pte. Iunes.Foursome Reel-CorpI. Sim, Lance·Corp!. l\1'Avoy,Pipers M'Donald and Jackson. .Song-Pte. Bowman.'Cello Solo-Lance.CorpL Dallas, S. Lanc~.Song-Pte. Gilmour. ." Scotland my ain Hame"-The Piper,;.Song-Piper Campbell.Sword Dance-CprpI. Sim and Piper J ackson.Song-The Minister.Song-Bugler M'Echnie.Song-Pte. A. Dunn.Shean Triu bhs-CorpI. Sinl and Piper J ackson.Song-Sergt. Yendal, N. Fars.'Cello Solo-Lance·Corpl. Dallas, S. Lancs.Song-Pte. Harris.Song-Lance.CorpI. Barnbrook.Reel of Tulloch-CorpL Sim, Lance-CorpI. M'Avoy,Pipers l\1'Donald and Jackson.11-30-WATOHNIGHT SERVICE.12-15-" Auld Lang Syne" aroon' the fire." Happy we've been a' thegither," and ." Guid-nicht, and joy be wi' ye a' "-The Pipers.CRICKET. INTER-COY. CUP. OWING to the mOve froUl Lucknow, follo~edby our period on the line of march to Muker~anafterwards, we got little or no OP?ortuUl~yof deciding the possession of the CrIcket Cupfor 1913, so perforce we had to do so in theearly days of 1914.The previous holders- HH" Coy.-wereundoubtedly starting favourites for the.tro'ph~,possessing, as ~hey do, some splendId mdIvidualbatsmen III the persons of Capt. Wal~~r,Pte. Welfare, Lieut. Stewart, L. -CorpI. Wilbs,and Pte. 8argent. '.The draw for the 1st round resulted asfollows :-" A " v. " F," " G" v. "K," " H :'v "D",and" B" v., "I'" and the semIfi'ualistswere" A," "K," "H," and" B."Space does not permit of a detailed ac,countof each tie, but, in a few words, the wmnersof each had a lot to spare~" A " v. " H ,,' and " .B " v. "K " was theballot and on all hands (with apologies to" K,'" of course) " H" and" B " we~e tippedas finalists, but "K," greatly assIsted ~ySergt. Scevity, gave "B" their .,qui~;us-mthe shape of a 5-wicket defeat. . H had acomfortable innings victory over " A."

56 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Below are the semi-final games.HA'.' v.. If H/'" A " COMPANy-1st Innings.L.-Corpl. Baddely. c Mills, b Welfare.Pte. ·.Young. b Welfare, •. •• 3 Lieut. Pitts Tucker. b Welfa.re, 9Corpl. RandaJl, c Welfare, b Willis.L.-Corpl. Berry. b Willis. _. 8 Pte. Higgins. b Welfare. .. 2 L.-Corpl. Crossan, not out,8 o o Pte. Dunn. b Welfare, .. o L. -Corpl. Wilson. b Welfare. 3 Pte. Scott, b Welfa.re,10 Pte. BentclifIe, b Welfare,Byes, 1Total.o 44 " H" Co'MP..uu-lst Innings. Pte. Welfa.re, c Wilson. b HigginB,25 Pte. Willis, b Higgins, . • • • . • 5 Pte. 80 Sergeant. 0 Berry. b Pitts Tucker.Pte. 56 Sergeant, c Young, b Higgins. ..31 Lieut. 8tewart. b Berry.17 Pte. Reid, b Higgirts, .. 1 Capt. Walker. did not bat,Sergt. Ward, b Higgins.Pte. Ma.ohin, b Berry,1 Corpl. Harper, not out.12 CorpL Mills, b Berry,10 Byes, .. 1Total,o o 103 " A " COMPANy-2nd Innings. L..-CorpL Baddely. c Stewart. b Welfare.2 Pte. Young. b Welfare. .. •. .. 1 Pte. Soott, b Willis.CorpL RandaJl, st Raid, •. . . . . 5 L..-Corpl. Berry. b Ward, . . .• 15 Pte. HigginB, c 56 Sergeant, b 80 Sergeant. 16 L.-Corpl. Crossan, b Willis.o Pta. Dunn. b Willis, .• o L.-CorpL Wilson. not out.3 Pte. BentclifIe, b Mills. . . . . 1Lieut. Pitts Tucker. did not bat.Byes, 7o Totru, .. 50" H "/gainedfa victory of one innings and 9 runs. " H" Company's bowling being very good. UK" v. H B."" B" COMPANy-1st Innings. 2ndlLieut. Guthrie-Smith, l.b.w., b Sanderson, 9Pte. Edea.r, c Scevity, b Sanderson, . . Pte. Johnstone, not out, .• •. . . L.-Corpl. Rattra.y, l.b.w •• b Scevity. Sergt. Shaw. stumped. • • . •• CorpI. Pinkha.rd. b Scevity, .. Lance·Corpl. Smith, b M'Dwhan, 2nd Lieut. Fox, b Scevity, Pte. Wi.Ils.rd, b Soevity, .• Pte. Cording, c and b Scevity, .. Lsncll·Corpl. Smith, b l\1'Ilwhan. Byes.Total,. . 3 . . 36 5 4 o o 1o7 65 .. K" COMPANy-1st Innings. Sergt. Johnston, c and b Fox, .. 12 L.·Corpl. Hume, b Pinkhard,7 Pte. M'Dwhan, I.b.w., b Pinkhard.ISergt. Scevity, c Rattray, b Fox,7 Lieut. Anderson, b Pinkhard, . • . . 9Col..Sergt. Sanderson, c Edsar, b Pinkhard, 2 Lieut. Cowan, stumped, "11 Bandsman Bolton, b Fox,IPte. Shenard, b Pinkhard.7 CorpI. Findlay, b Fox.0 Pte. Knock, not out.0 Byes.2 Total, 511.. B" COMPANY-2nd Innings. Corpl. Pinkhard. c Bolton. b Scevity. ..33 Pte. Edsar. c Johnston, b Soevity, . . 19 Pte. Johnstone, c Findlay. b Cowan. .. 13 L.·Corpl. Rattray, c and b Sanderson, .. 0Sergt. Shaw. b Scevity, •• . • 14 2nd Lieut. Guthrie·Smith, tb.w., b '!cavity. 0 L.·Corpl. Smith. stumped, •• . .2nd Lieut. Fox. c Anderson, b Cowan.0 I Pte. Willard, b Scevity, ..9 Pte. Cording, b Scevity, ..0 L.-Corpl. Smith, not out,3 Byes.3 Total,85 "K" COMPA!iY-2nd Innings .. Sergt. J ohnston, b Pinkhard.9 L.·Corpl. Hume, b Fox, ..13 Pte. Ilwhan, b Pinkhard,0 Sergt. Scevity, 0 Smith, b Rattmy,12 Lieut. Anderson. b Pinkhard. . . 37 Col. ·Sergt. Sanderson, not out. 62nd Lieut. Cowan, not out, 32Byes,2 Total. .,111 Did not bat :-Corpl. Findla.y, BandSman Bolton, Ptes, Shella.rd and Knock. Victory for " K " Company by 5 wickets. The Finru now la.y between" H" and" K," andthe la.tter were expected to give" H" a hard mn forthe cup, but, as will be seen by the fonowing, .. H ..Company, mainly through some splendid batting onthe part of Capt. Walker, retained the cup)or a secondseason.FINAL.-" K" v. "H."" H" COMPANy-1st Innings.Capt, G. H. Walker, hit wicket, ..149 Pte. Welfa.re, c Cowan. b Sanderson,8 Pte. 80 Sergeant, b Soevity, .. 11 Lieut. W. P. Stewart, hit wicket, 10Pte. 56 Sergeant. b Scevity,37 CorpI. Ha.rper, b Bolton, .•38 CorpI. Mills, c and b Scevity.3 Sergt. Ward. b Scevity, .• . . 25 Pte. Sayers. b Sanderson, .. 1 Lance·CorpI. Machin. b Scevity, .. 9.Pte. Reid, not out.3 Byes,7 Total,301

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 57H K .. COMPANy-1st Innings.2nd Lieut. Cowan, () and b 80 Sergeant, 0Pta. llwhan, b Welfare, .. .• .. 5Lieut. C. H. Anderson, b Welfare, 8Sergt. Soovity, b Ward, .. 33Col.·Sergt. Sanderson, b 80 78ergt. Johnston, c Reid, b 0L..CorpL Hume, b 80 Sergeant, 2Bandsman Bolton, c Walker, b Ward. 5Pte. Shellard, c Welfare, b Ward. 1Corpl. .I!'indlay, not out, 3PIAl. Knock, b ~Iills. 0Byoo, 6Total. 70The result of ties was to be decided on the firstinnings if time did not permit two innings being played,and, as will be seen from the abovo, " H" made sureol&im to their possession of the trophy onoe more.Ca.pt. Walker played a strong, forceful game. and wasDever in difficulties with the bowling.FOOTBAI..J~.BINOJll coming to Ambala our Association playershave had little or no chance of proving their mettleagainst local opposition, so our debut in the LahoreTrades Cup was looked forward to with great interestby all ranks, and the draw decreed the Duke of Welling.ton's West Riding Regiment would be our opponentsand,we hoped, victims.The game took place on Saturday evening, 7thFebruary, at Lahore, before a huge attendanoe. Thegame commenced amidst a great deal of shoutingIl.nd excitement. consequent upon "The Riding.:,"being the local team.'rhe first half was very fast, and both elevens playedfor all they w!'re worth. some tricky play being shownby the right wing of the Highlanders. M'Menemy atooDtre.balf was playing a grand game, and if thecentre-forward had adapted himself to the team'splay we should have led by a couple of goals at half.rune. Riggins, our right back, had to leave the fieldbefore the interval owing to an old knee injury reas~ert·iDg itself, and the score sheet at half. time was a bla.nk-0·0.It was seen on the teams resuming that the H.L.I.had ouly ten men, and had to pia four forwards allthe way through.verv robustgame, and had their eJIortea somewhat.lucky goal, which eventually decided the tie. Baddelyran out to kick away a long, low shot, and kicked theground instead, which spelt disaster, aa the Ridings'centrs·forward put the ball into the empty net, this.being the only goal soored of the tie. Our team playedunder a big handioap in losing Higgins, and did notget a chance of doing themselves justice. H.L.!.,team :-L.·Corpl. Baddely; Pte. Higgins !\

58 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.------------~~~------,--------------------------game ended with the H.L.!. as cup winners for 1914.Result :-H.L.I.. 1; Seaforths, O.H.L.I. team :-Paterson; Welfare and Godsman;Gallacher. Brooks, and Storrie; Lawrie, Hogg, Haft'ey.Marshall, and Bolton.PUNJAB.BENGAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT.A great deal of interest centred round our appearanoe in the above tourney, as we oame as holders of the trophy, and the draw gave our team a splendid chance of reversing the result at Lahore recently, as we were drawn v. the West Ridings in the second ronnd. On Wednesday, 4th lbrch, the second tie saw UII and our opponents line up to decide supremacy. A large crowd saw the tie start, and by the way the Ridings started it looked as if they were going to register another victory. For the first ten minutes they did all the pressing and were very dangerous, but did not score. Our team gradually found their form.. and gave a good exhibition of football, which was well reooived. After fifteen minutes a free kick was granted the H.L.I. about twenty.five yards from the Ridings' goal, and Welfare scored a magnificent goal on similar lines to that well·remembered one in Lucknow when the Royal Scots were ousted out of the Murray Cup. From now to half· time the Highlanders were superior, but just on the interval the outside left of our opponentscrossed a high ball, which Paterson fielded, when thereferee, to our consternation and amazement, granteda penalty for an infringement by one of our defence,and the game finished at half· time one goal each.In the conoluding portion the H.L.I. soon reassertedthemselves. and all the forwards played a good game,Brooks giving the backs no rest. A pretty movementby the left wing resulted in a swift shot being sentacross, which one of the Ridings put into his ownnet in trying to clear, the point being received withtremendous applause. From now onwards the York.shirem.en had to play second fiddle, and their fate wasassured when Brooks scored VI ith his head from a.well·taken corner by Lawrle. The Ridings tried hard,but our halves were too good for them, and Welfare atback was in grand form. The game resulted :-H.L.I.,3; West Ridings, 1.Team :-Paterson; Welfare and Godsman; Gal·lagher. Scevity, and Stome; Lawrie, Hogg, Brooks.Paterson, and Marshall.The following night we were called upon to meetthe 4th King's Royal Rifles. An alteration was madein the team, M'Menemy coming in at centre· half andScevity playing wing·half vice Sterrie. This wasexpected to be a good fast game, only a troublesemewind spoilt matters a great deaL From the kick·offthe H.L.I. at once made tracks for the Rifles' goal,but were repelled by a good defence. The gameremained in mid.field for a. bit, until the Rifles' leftwing took the ball cleverly up and sent a shot justpast the post. From this the 60th continued to press.and their inside left received the ball about eight yardsfrom goal, which he drove straight for the goalkeeper,who had the misfortune to let it force its way throughhis legs into the net and gave the Rifles a lead whichwas well received. This reverse spurred the Scotsmenon. and they redoubled their efforts to equalise theloss of such a soft point, but they met a defence whoplayed a steady game. A free kiek was awardedagainst the Rifles about twenty yards out, andM'Menemy Bent in a swift shot, which one of the backsluckily back·heeled clear of danger. Up to half-timea fast game was witnessed, but no further scoring tookplace. Result :-Rifles, ); H.L.!., O.In the second half our team were expected to score,having an advantage· in wind. They played a goodopen game, but at close quarters failed to troublethe goalkeeper. Brooks in centre found a difficulty iahis eagerness to keep outside, and retarded likelychances. Gallagher. after a bad first period, playeda strong game and dropped some dangerous balls intothe penalty area, but the forw~rds always seemed afraction too late. WeHare kept well up the field readyto pounce upon a stray ball, but had to get back towatch the outside left, who was very tricky. Wilcoxon the right for the Rifles had a fine turn of speed,and played a most unselfish game, placing our goal. indanger often with his accurate passes. Although havmgmost of the play, our team lacked finish, and nevergave one the impression they would save the game.On one occasion Marshall got away on the left, butsent past when in good position. Time arrived Boonafterwards with the defeat of the holders by one goal .to nil.Team :-Paterson; Welfare and Godsman; Gal· lagher. M'Menemy, and Scevity; Lawrle, Hogg, Brooks, Paterson, and Marshall. In the final of the Punjab.Bengal Tournament ourvictors met the Connaught Rangers, and after threegames with extra. time the Connaughts gained the cupby one goal to nil.HOCKEY.WE made our first sporting appearance in Ambala.as a Garrison Battalion by taking part in the Ambala.Trades Hockey Cup Tournament in January.In the first round we were granted a bye, and werecal!ed upon to play the King's Dragoon Guards' " A"team in the second round. The tie took place on Mon·day, 5th January, and after a very hard game a drawof one goal each resulted. Willis scoring our goal !Lndthe K.D.G:s equalising about five minutes from tlme.In the replay we won handsomely by three goals tonil the scorers being O'Rourke (2) and Willis (1).O,{r team played a very good game, especially thehalves-Sergt. Scevity, Lieut. Cowan, and Pte. Marshal!.In the semi·final our opponents were the R.H.A.Brigade, who had a good reputation. After a hardand fast game we retired defeated by two goals to o~e,after having the worst of luck, our goalkeeper qUlteby mistake gifting thc Artillery their second point,thinking that the ball had been last struck outsid~ ~ecircle, and allowing it to pass into the net by liftinghis foot. Sergt. Scevity, who had played a fine ga.~e,got our goal with a splendid shot. It may be interestmgto know that our victors won the cup by winning inthe Jina,l by four goals to two, and we hope that nextyear we shall make a strong bid to take their place.We have an excellent centre·half in Lieut. Cowan, whohas recently joined us.The following players assisted in the ties :-L..Corpl.Crossan, Sergts. M'Menemy, Dunean, and .S

fiBful "UP ne as I'IlIHlUl'-IlP, the oth"" heing lJlC prizefllr the h 'st score made by a, \'isi tol'. He won h is fil'

60 IIIGnLA.. D LIGHT INFA.NTRY CHRON ICLE.heltlhis 011'11, though, and deserves c ongl'l1tulationfor again winning t h prize for be~t dancer.H e was fu'e t in the Ghillie CallulIl, and t.hetllird place it,ll to us also, Corp!. Vindlay (anold Inverll 81'1 first. prizeman for this event" in1)09) winning this point.. Our two Heelt l'n ms da nced excellentl , and deserved everyhit, f the second place they gainecl. W' ewere reflresentecl by Pipe-l\Iajor ,'utllel'ln.nrl,ergt.-Bugler Hell , Corpl. Silll, and J, ,-Corpl.God man ns our fir· t tealH, with CorpI.F iud lay. L .-Col'pls. ~I ' voy and Cochrane,< nd Pte. Fyffe dancin o in ollr second.I n tIle running ev nts Sel'gt .. Mackie aga.inh Id his own in the hurnles, MI has l)een lli~w nt, though lw disappointed u S in the ot,itertha t wc might not he too RLII'P, Iw (Lid 1l0t to, l!it the first time, hut hi~ i;ecolld throw was~ n alrnost per-feet olle.He was the envy of all w ltI'll, :'l~ he en me forhi~ pl'i7.o, H.,.]' '};xcellenc)' La dy HUl'dingl'CcoglliRed the /!lall I\'hom ~hc could nothelp noticing :1t the cnd of the t,ng-oI-war ropf',Th e reJn.y race wa.s ours from the Rtart.and U1I[' 'rep resenta.tives (8ergts. M:1.ckLe:8h:111', Seevit , and Henderson, Corpl. Champion.a lLd L.-COl'pI. Horsley) (le, erve It lrrhcredit for their performanco. The race justneeded, a.nd it had, h>tw's pre~cllee to fillishn wholly excellent piece of work.III the tllg-of-wa r wc weTe lIlore than usuallyinterested, aR, havinp; :'l(loph~d what ' knownPhoto by Lttttr,-it" ({~Co. Lw:It ,w fl'.~H : g:ll:; ST SHAWWINNTISG THE llAI.P·YD.E.events. n or ~ le " win of the "l·ll) 'cl", l'aeeW fl on of m{l' be.".t. 1)e f lI')lIUUceS, and hedese rves e -' Cl' d it fo r hi R pluck runllil1ll'.He rnn a well-j udg d race, and hI. victoryhe vell rlesel'ved . 'rh half-mile 11':1;1 againOllrs, th:mks t R 'm~t. Kh w. [ILq rim!' \ a:. nUns. 3 sees. 1T. also g t li S n poi 11 t ill theJllile race.I ng as OUI' ,. Pt" (he who e ll ci l'el ~'1tit nd of t.h l'Opp) i ~ with 11 ' we feel pret t 'SU! _ rl'g a rding the rnher, find thi~ yenr L c. ­'Ol'pl. ou,rb.: !-tfl VC U, fl InOment ' of nn . ·i(~ t.y .IIi~ practice-e fl'o rts with h lil " lJit hy "

HIGIILAND LIGHT L.\,~'--- ---- -------------------------~.-----------------------------------Our tcamR were madC' up as follows:­Heavy W iglll. -CarpI. ~t[eu rs, Pte. Hullock,L.' 'm·pl. Bates, Douglas, 0 ' Jeil , lH'Clure,)f Kenzic, .I'GollchuJl, M'Giff, and Smith.Light Weights-L ,- oJ'pl. Small (pulled once) ,,\ r mstron"', :'1c. snm, Man, J(' Col'nlllok , Bla.ck,.rcadm , eoha n, Lewis H adlow, S heppard.III th f otbull fin:-.Is we played Lhe 72nd ,II nri l1 very stra ight" clean, gam e it was. ·Whentime was called theTe wall 110 scon'l, thotl~hmorc than once we hoped to Hec t he ba llnetted by ollr mell. Playing eXhil, t.i)lW, W( ~snn rcd the ~(J:l l whinh g-:IVC us t.he Cnp.;\.ll excellent inllo"ilt.inn WHi; int l'odllceclt· hi ~ year by whinh all t he lwppcllings took61ahle to take part in , but t hey will have diffi,cult.y , we [car, in the OILl Country in pill'­t.ieipating in n Highland Brigade Gatheringill whicll five Hegiments are represented.Such a sight as we were treated to each afternoon-Lhnma.sse(i pipe:,; l1wlliru)IlS adv:.rLCing,banners Hying, pipes skirlin," drums beat iogisone of those inspiring things difficult beyondmeasnre to fi nd words to descri be. Thesearc sights of a lifetime; happy a rui passingfOl'tun

62The Hi~ hlalld Brigade Dinll(' r Oil the\\'edneHf ay evening wall ;I. ~rra.t H. !lembl),.Pip · -~f!l. jor lHathieHoll and till) 7:2nd pipersIHlpplied the pipe JIlusie, tire band o f theRegiJllcllt playing dllring di!llll'r, whilp t,hepi()blLil'eat lwl'l' aru vu!' f ClW IhinW\ a bout the ' Ill w hich Sir.fame!; do('s not know- I s y that he hn, ICILmt. to knowthltt Il ij;(hlanrl I~og ' rn cn ta (HO made of r eL111y goodfig htinf( ~t llfT.~!() W, I dn!l' t. know whethur you ,ill kn o\ it, h ut atthe pr !l!'nt momen t. :->ir .r rn ,, 'Villcnck , ,..., mowwar m edal" on h is broll q [. t.han 'my othN om r on tlteactive Ii., t uf U,(, Hriti"h ;\ rI1lY, ~ n tl ' herefor I t.llinkwe mfly :l"ume that III is II fa irly good juclg{l of wha t,iN "oud fi" hliu)( ~ l ll IT and wlmt ' not. A nd ilU W,~fl n!l " tlLl'n , 1 Itm ~() in ~ tu inc1u l ~o in what might 1,(,~.1""1 a Jl Ul!\lI p ipe of Luok, Rnd 1 vcn[.ure to (10 thibf'e,)u .." firs tl ' , 1 hopo-m filet I fNI I b'Um- th fLt .:Ir.falllo, will II Ot. contradict mc. and, secondly. b"ul\\l1j(J

HIGHLAND LIGHT IN:("ANTRY CHRONICLE. 63on looking round the room to.night I see there is prac.tically no one here exoept officers, past and present, ofthe Highland Regiments, and therefore I don't thinkthere is anyone else who will. And what I want tosay, gentlemen, is this, that if Sir James Willcocks werecoming to·mDrrow in command of a Field Army-nomatter to what part of the world-I am quite certainthat the more Highland Regiments he had in thatField Army the better he would be pleased. And nowit is my very great privilege and pleasure as seniorofficer of this year's Highland Brigade Gathering to askSir James Willcocks to accept from all the offioers ofall the Highlllnd Regiments in India this small tokenof our respect, our esteem, and our gratitude for all hehas done for UB, and our hopes are that perhaps infuture years it may remind you of some pleasant daysspent with the officers of the Highland Regiments inIndia.This, sir, is, unfortunately, the last time we shallhave the pleasure of seeing you amongst us as G.O.C.Northern Army, and I can assure you, sir, we all verymuch regret it. But should you, in the future, returnto India in any other capacity, I think I can also assureyou that you will receive a warmer welcome from no onethan from the officers, non·commissioned officers, andmen of the Highland Brigade.Now, gentlemen, in conclusion, I feel sure I am sayingWhat everyone in the room feels when I say it will bea great pleasure t . UB all to meet Sir James again, andmore especially if we were serving under him in thatField l\rmy which I have just talked about, and which,gentlemen, I would have you remember, we have settledis to be composed almost entirely of the HighlandRegiments. And now I wish you all to join with mein drinking Sir James' health, long life, prosperity andhappiness, with Highland honours. .Sir James . very feelingly replied. Undoubtedlyhe was much t01lched by the kindlythought that prompted such an action, andhe added to his endearment of the Brigadeby offering another Championship Cup fornext year, ,vhen he himself no longer wouldbe with us.From the dinner we wended our way intime for the Sergeants' dance, which. tookplace this year in the Regimental gymnasium.The hall was very well arranged, and, as well,a large marquee had been pitched hard by,which looked very nice with its tartans andother decorations. The dance was a greatsuccess; it went merrily through the "sma''oors" and was hugely enjoyed by one and all.The hosts of the evening were full of attentionto their guests, and a very happy eveningthey gave us.On Thursday evening Lady Willcocks gavea most charming and delightful dance at theClub. The scene was a gay one, and everythingwent with an unusual swing till the earlyhours of the morning.RE. The Viceroy and Lady Hardinge-came over from Delhi for the last afternoonof the Games. We are not surprised to hearthat they were delighted with all they saw,and after seeing the Tattoo in the evening,it is rumoured, a wish was expressedthat the Gathering be held in the Capital nextyear. So perhaps in next winter's movessome of us may find ourselves detailed forduty in the new Capital.The prizes were graciously distributed byLady Hardinge, and Lady Willcocks handedSir James' Cup to the champions. The 72ndpipers then formed up, and the Cup wascarried of amidst loud cheering.The Viceregal party were entertained todinner by the Brigade in the Fort before theTattoo. The dinner was given near theDiwan-i-Khas, and I leave those who knowthe" Jasmine Tower" (though it may seemrather incongruous) to imagine a more perfectsetting for an entertainment of such a kind.The Tattoo proper started about 10 p.m.Those of us who saw it last year thought itwould be impossible to improve upon, butfound we had been mistaken when we sawbut a few of the new lighting effects producedthis year.On the gun sounding, the gateway leadingfrom Jehangir's Court to the Diwan-i-Amis lit up by red light, outlining our buglerssoundin,g the "First Post"; the lights areextinguished only to be re-lighted again inthe distance or. the dorues of the Peari Mosque,where the echo is taken up by the remainingbuglers.. The darkness below is then graduallydispelled as each pipe band marches infrom various parts of the quadrangle, headedby torch-bearers, who form a square on thefarther side. Then follow a variety of evolutions.The massed bands open with a march,a reel set from each Regiment dances (accompaniedby the massed pipe bands outlined inred light), the torch-bearers (all of the 7211d)carry out some complicated and very effectivefigures. The massed bands again play, andthen directly below us we find men dancingagain, only this time performing the " broadswords."Equally fine is the exit of the pipe bands.The" Last Post" is sounded over the gateway,taken up again from the Pearl Mosque, a.ndthen all is darkness, and a solitary piper isheard slowly wending his way along theramparts playing" Soldier, lie down." TheTattoo is finished.Soon, however, we are in the midst of lightagain. A farewell reception is held in theDiwan-i-Khas, outlined with fairy lights, andgood-byes a.re said. I'm sure many ofus were wondering whether the scene of our

--------evening's enjoyment was really a part of themod 1'Il " station" India we all know 80 well,or truly a part of th · splendour. that oncedelighted the hearts of the old }foghui Emperors.final word of thanks to one and all ofthe Seaf T"th . who bore the whole brunt ofthe or" nising and earI' ing throllglL of e\'o1')'­thin'" dUl'irw the week ; and, were it not pel'­l,aps a selfish wish e would rather thc)'l' llained in "'tu to let us ha. \'c anot,herG~lthering ther in pla(;e of their rcturningto the Id Country next trooping seas n .G. C. M.­Throwing tho Hummer.- l , Pte. Hnddon. Bltwk\Va ·h (03 ft. u }- ills.); 2, Pto. Me V n, SA aror~hH '",hlnlldcrs (!ll ft. 11 ins.) ; 3, L.·Corpl. Stcele,Cumol'on Hi(!hhnder; (!lO ft. It ins.).220 Yal'd~.- l, Plc. )Iantlo, Argyll and Suthcrl.o.ndHighlamlnl'll (22 3·5 secs,) ; 2, Pte. H.obertRon, TIlackWa.tch; :1, Pte. Crooke, Black Watch.llOan T('uil>h ~ .- l, Pte. Grirnlcv. IHack Watch ;2, Pte. 13lythc, Camel'on Highlanclers ; ::, r..·Cor}J1.,Johastoac, Oa mcron Highlander'".'fwo :\1ilcs.-l, Ptc. M run, J3bck W'Ltch (U fJ'lins.5,l ~·5 secs.) ; 2, T,.. Corpl. lanes. Seaful't.h Highl ::LIIdera;J, ;Pte. Paxton , Black Wa tch.Piping )farchcs.-l • .i:'te. ~[r:Tnt.()~ h, Argyll andSulhcdund HighllLnders; 2, 1..-Corpl. J,)bnslonc,Ca meron Highlanders; 3, 1,.·00rpl. (;hi"holrn. H.L.1.Putting the Shot.-l, Ptc. CalflJlhPil, 13h",k Watch[ 1/o'Jf {) In! L tl /l' f'i~ d' (,'(1,. Lud,:w J/l'.tlr.NEHAL n EW OF COMl'ET1TOHS IN REE L T ~; A~ IE YI,:-" l'.l.J':£ OF PRIZ I~- \r .. XF.Hrtle;s ('ountr ' rtuctJ. - I, Ht· fOI·th Highl a.nders·(individual p riZI' ) L.·CorpI. Tnlll'rl, Reil Ul'th HighhlIltiers(30 min~ . 2 .) . e,.,..}. 2. IU r \\'a[('h ; (illuivitlnulprize) Pt, . 1lomll . I " k \ Yate-h. 3, ':\111['1'011 Hi)lh-IIIIl Ill lP i"La.1r'I'Ilf'h ,u..-), ',,1 l. Rrs; :1. l •. ·Corp l. ·II i ..II,)I II!, H .L .!.Hl'Oo.d I..IJo.p.- l . Pt ·. •\1ant lc, .\ rl!yll anc!. ;' lI l lwrhntlHill lr l .ndt·n. (20 It. 4 ins. ) ; :!. l)tc. (:aUJl,( ho r, S /\forthBif;.thlnn \'11 ( I ft. .J. ins.) : :I. P t,\. Wltlker, Camo mflITi!(h Illndf'r8 (Ill it. -l ill.R.Plltu ,Tump - I , H c r~ l. Fmke . CI1 IY1" rOIl Hig,hlall(l(0 f 8 ill . .), 2, . t' f' I . . lurtnn, S ell or1h Jii)!hl,w ,l"(0 ft. 7 in ~. ) · 3. ()mp!. C'lI.mpb U, SNlrof'th llig h lan dcr~(0 ft. 6.i n .).(:18 it i,~ iIH .); :!, L·Col'pl. Steel·, Cl1 mCI'On Hil(h ­landN'" (~ ft. 5 ins.) ; :l, L.,COl'pl. ~lill>Ll'. HIIlf' k Watrh(:H f t. .:; ins.).Ffj..fh lnud b·li,,\!. 1. C. S. PrUfldf ou t . 1 ~l ac k Waleh;2. Pto. Ko rnlo " eafol'th ffi"hlanclc ; 3. IJtc, l?r9.llCr,Camumn H i ~ hlant! r>!.High .Jllrnp.- l , P tu. GalhJ.Clw r. ScuJ"rth Il i"h.la.f](h'N (iJ ft. Ot in •. ) ; 2. S"rgt. }lorton. • l(urthH igh la ndnrR; 3, Pt!'. H ender"on. ,l..." k \Vntch.4-W Yarth-I, Ptt'o Hor~ l c y. H.L.l. (55 1-5 oca.) ;2. Pto . Itoberb; 11 , Black \Va.k h; ;j, Pte. Crook",I.o.ck '\·uteh.Ghillio Cu llum.- l , P . M. Sutherlnnti, ff.L.I. : 2.tc•• Pras r, C'bfllCron ffighlundcrs; ;1. o rpI. Fin"l:lY,H. L.I.Ono Milc.-l , £ .. Corpl. Inn' • Sc .• forth J[lg hl,m cl ~Oi(4 millS. :l!l Bl'CS.) ; 2. P te, Moran. Black Wu tch ;:j, Sergt. • ha-wo H .l •. I.

HIGHLAND LWH1' INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 65,Half-l\Iile.-l, Sergt. Shaw, H.L.I. (2 mins. 3 secs.) ;.2, L.-Corpl. Innes, Seaforth Highlanders; 3, L.-Corpl.Kirkpatrick, Seafol'th Highlanders.Strathspeys and Reels.-l, L.-Cropl. Steele, Cameron,Highlanders; 2, Corpl. McIntosh, Argyll and SutherlandHighlanders; 3, L. -Corpl. J Jhnstone, CameronHighlanders.120 Hurdles.-l, Sergt. Mackie, H.L.I. (17 2-5 secs.) ;,2, Pte. Mantle, Argyll and Sutherland Highland )1'8 ;3, Pte. Swann, Black Watch.Tossing the Caber.-l, L.-Corpl. Douglas, H.L.I.;2, • Pte. Haddon, Black Watch; 3, Pte. Hendry,'Cameron Highlanders.100 Yard8.-1, Pte. Mantle, Argyll and Sutherland,Highlanders (10 2-1} secs.); 2, Pte. Robertson, BlackWatch; 3, Corpl. Champion, H.L.I.Hop, Step, and Jump.-l, Pte. Bain, Seaforth High­,landers (42 ft. 5 ins.); 2, Pte. }Iantle, Argyll andSutherland Highlanders; 3, Pte. Calder, SeaforthHighlanders.Reel Teams.-l, Cameron Highlanders; 2, H.L.I. ;3, Black Wateh.Rchy.-l, H.L.I. (5 mins. 56 2-5 secs.); 2, Argylland Sutherland Highlanders; 3, Blfl,ck Watch. .Tug-of-War (Light Weights).-l, Seaforth Highl"'n­·ders; 2, Cameron Highlanders; 3, ,Bla-ck Watch.Tug-of-War (Heavy Weights).-I, Seaforth Highlanders;2, Cameron Highlanders; 3, H.L.I.SPECIAL PRIZES.Best D£lncer.-Pipe-Major Sutherland, H.L.I.; prizeprssented by some of the officers, H.L.I.Best Piper.-Pte. McIntosh, Argyll and SutherlandHighlanders; prize presented by some of the judges.Slow Airs.-pte. Gillan, Cameron Highlanders;prize presented by Col. Bruee Seton.Best Young Dancer.-Pte. Grinday, Black Watch;llrize presented by Major-Gen. F. Campbell, C.B.,D.B.O.•Footba.l! Cup.-Highland Light Infantry.Championship Cup (presenterl by Lieut.-Gen. Sir..Tames Willcocks, K.C.B:, K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., D.S.O.,-Commanding Northern Army).--8eaforth Highlanders.POINTS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP CUP.1, Seaforth Highlanders (52!); 2, Black Watch (46) ;3, Camoron Highlanders (44!l; 4, Highland. HghtInfantry (38); 5, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders,(29).CHAMPIONSHIP CUP.Points obtained.Events.A. &:B.W. H.T.,J. S.H. C.H. S.H.Cross Country Raee, .. () !) :lPiobairoachds, i)Broad Loap, .. 1k l~ 3Pole Jump, :l aThrowing the Hammer,q"2 I220 Yards, Shean Truibhs, a :):3Two Miles, 4 2Piping Marches, 2 3Putting the Shot, 4 2Highland Fling, :1 2 IHigh Jump, I 5400 Yards, :1 :~Ghillie Callum, 4 2One Mile Race, 2 I 3Half-Mile Race, :~ 3Strathspeys and Reels, 4 2120 Hurdles, .. I :~ 2Tossing the Caber, 2 3100 Yards Race, 2 I ClHop, Step, and .Jump, 4 2Reel Teams, .. :~ 6 9Relay Race, .. 3 !l 6Tug-~f.War (light weights), .. 3 9 6Tug-of-War (heavy weights), 3 9 6-~---"--~-~.--Total, .. 46 38 52! 44l 29-----'._---­SERGEA~TS' MESS KOTE3.ALTHOUGH living a strenl10us life in Ambala, we canstill find time for a little recreation. The officerschallenged us to a cricket match, and after a veryinteresting game we managed to make a draw of it.The officers were very kindly "at home" to us.Our monthly dances are well attended, and are verypopular.Once again we have to say good-bye to some of ourcomrades. Band-Sergt. "'\1'hapham is off to civilianlife after completing twelve years service with thecolours, and Sergts. Warrender and Newbury have goneto the Depot. We wish them an every success. 'Our old Liends the 8th K.R.I. Hussars have arrivedin Ambala, and we are looking forward to having agood time t{)gether.Heard in the Mess at Agra during the HighlandGathering :-" Didn't ~he Rend a I.-corpl. to look forherself? ': "And ag'l.in :-" Play'Jessie's Dream of LochLomond.'THE wedding took place at St. Michael's Church,Maid.tone, on Monday;of Sergeant Shrubshall, of theHighland Light Infantry, to Mis3 Dai y Wills, daughterof Mr. P. C.Wills, of Dover Street. The Rev. J. H.Best, vicar, officiated, and the bride was given away byher father. She looked well in a dress of silver grey, andwas attended by her sister, Miss :Nelly Wilh;, in whitemuslin, while Sergt. Fremlin, of the Grenadier Guards,acted as best man to the bridegroom. There were amun4er of wedding guests, and a touch of p'cturesquencsswas added to the scene through the bridegroomand the best man both beingin uniform. The eventwas kept up with a reception at thc home of the bride'sparents, and sl1bsequently the newly married couple,who received numerous presents, proceeded b Londonen route to Yorkshire for t':te honeymoon. -- KentMe,sen(lcr,l1th March, 1914.COMPANY NOTES." A" COMPANY.OUR luck is in after all, as we are selected to proceed tothe hills of Simla for the coming hot season, when wehad made up our minds to hear the toot-toot of ,heN.-W. Railway engines every five minutes dui-ing thesummer nights.As to Ambala, we have all got fairly us d to itand its surroundings, especially the latter, which areof a very sandy nature.As these notes are being written, I am sorry to state,our Colour.Sergt. is still on the sick list. We all joinin wishing him a speedy recovery.

66 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.In the Crickpt Cup we won our Jirst tie against.• P " and gave" H " a fright in the semi-final.Lieut. Pitts-'l'nekel' ha" been away from the (i.-ompanyfor a couple of months, but will soon be back with afnll knowledge of rifles ",nti their theory, which nodoubt will be to our benefit in the future.Lieut. Henderson has gone home to enjoy, We hope,a pleasant summer.Recently we mourned thc departure of •. Tag"­this time a real departure; before merely a temperaryone. But his reputation is in great danger of beingoutrivalled by "Dadler," who has had a tour down tothe States of Oudh since we said good-bye to onr Scout.Half-a-dozen of the Company are away at presentskirmishing round about the hill, of Kathgodamdistrict in search of all kinds of game, and we expectthem back with a big bag. At least George says hemeans to bag a man-eating tiger. Perhaps if he meetsone it may bag a postman.We congratulate Willie Stirling on becoming middleweightchampion of the Sirhind Brigade a short periodago. Sinee then he has aspired for higher honours inthe All-India Championships, but was unsuccessful.We are in danger of losing another of our sportingfraternity in L.-CorpI. Baddely, who has gone onprobation to the Calcutta Police 'J;'orces. Althoughregretting his loss, we hope he may find his new spherein life suitable, and that he may do well.Sergt. l\lilne has left us for the summer, and "B "Company will be his care until next eold season.As a new aspirant to Company Notes honours, Ihope my few lines are accepted in a kindly spirit bymy critics.NOVICE," B " COMPANY.OWING to the departure of our usual correspondent,h F," who has gone to Dagshai to look after the temporaryguests of the Indian Government, I make anattempt to fill his shoes with my initial-and perhapsfinal--contribution.As usual at this time of the year, we have had t{) bidfarewell to a few well-kent faces in the Company. Thefollowing have gone to civil life, and we wish them thebest of luck in their new sphere :-L.-Corpls. Gouldieand Whittington, Ptes. Kane, Turner, McKay, andMcLaughian,In the athletie line we have suffered verv severeloss in the fact that on promotion CorpI. Scev'ity wentto .• K " Company.TOlllmy Kane will be much missed, especially ill theStockwell Challenge Shield, in whieh competition ht'gained numerous points annually.Since last Notes we welcomed back a well-knownpersonage in Tommy Gouldie, whose heart beat forthe tartan in preference to the "U.L." He did notstay long, as will be seen by the ahoH', and i~ now onhis way to Sugaropolis.There has been little or no Company sport during thequarter, owing to the preparations for the HighlandGathering taking pIa{'".A good number of the Company paid Agra a visit,a.nd one of the most pleasant happenings during theirsojourn under the shades of the Taj Mahal was thewitnessing of Sergt. Shaw's splendid victory in thehalf-mile. (There is life in the old dog yet.) Congratulationsfrom letter " B."As I write these Notes we are busily engaged in thathardy old Il-nnual event Musketry, aod we arc hopingthat our average will be no worse than 1913 (but I haemlt doots). Whil(' on J',(llskt'try, we offer Sergt. Millerour cougratulations on attaining Battalion Shot, hisscore being 162.Ere these Notes appear in print we will have trekkedup to Solan, in the Simla hills, to spend our hot season,whereas our Col.-Sergt. will be spending his in thevicinity of ":\:uld Reekie," where he has gom', accompaniedby :\irs. Clearey, to spend a well-earned holiday.'Ve are losing the services of our Company CommandNfor one year, the Shff claiming his services forthat period.From " A " Company we have secured the servi~esof Sergt. l\t1ilne as Pay-Sergt., and we are alreadyassured that he will makc a good snbstitute.RED ROPE." D's " DOINGS.OWIXG to " Young Blood" having been called to the"Teapot," I have been asked to scribble a few linesfor ,. D."Our New Year dinner was quite a success, thanks tothe Pathan and his energetic staff. Capt. Tarmnt andMr. Loch were present. The former made an excellentspeech, and the latter, on being called upon, remarkedthat the Captain had left him nothing to say, so hegave us the chorus of " A wee deoch an' doris."Sergt. Romanis, or (as y()U were !) Col..Sergt. Romanis,has at last gained his desire-i.c., to attend a c()urse atthe School of :\iusketry. We shall be D-lighted to seeDan bring a D back, bemuse there is no Doubt heD-serves it. 'Ve hope he won't give lIS the D's.On the 17th January wc bade farewell to Sergt.ShrnbshaH and Pte. I

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 6;lucky enough to lose the oup by getting beaten by c. }: "Company after a magnificent pull Jasting 11 mins.10 secs. We won the Second Eleven Football Cuppresented by the A.T.A.Our Company has been selected as one of the foul'C;Qmpanies to stay in Ambala during the ensuin:,(summer, and we are also expecting to start the doublt'­Company system during the summer.Our new Col.-Sergt.· has just retUl'ned from tilt'S,-hool of J\hmkptry at Rawal Findi. L.\cF.L.. H" COl\

68 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFAN'rRY CHRONICLE.11040 Pte. J. Cox, appointed Unpaid Lance-Corporal,20th January, 1914.IOiH}2 Pte. 1'. Beavis, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 20th January, 1914.11319 Pte. L. Brooks, appointed Unpaid Lance­('Alrporal, 20th January, 1914.11101 Pte. .T. Keenan, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 20th January, 1914.11764 Pte. F. Andrews, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 20th January, 1914.11901 Pte. W. Graham, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 20th January, 1914.10881 Pte. J. Wilson, appointed Unpaitl Lance.Corporal, 20th January, 1914.11544 Pte, A. Lowe, appointed Unpaid Lance-Corporal,26th Jltnuary, 1914.11857 Pte. F. Desborough, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 26th January, 1914.11915 Pte. A. M'Ewan, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 26th January, 1914.11917 Pte. E. 'rew, appointed Unpaid Lance-Corporal,26th January, 1914.8124 Pte. J. Horsley, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 1st .February, 1914.10281 Pk T. Kelly, appointed Unpaid Lance-Corporal,7th February, 1914.11218 Pte. C. Graham, appointed Unpaid La,nee­Corporal, 9th February. 1914.11280 Pte, J. Fraser, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.11285 Pte. F. Rouse, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February, 1914_11304 Pte. \V. Leadbetter. appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.11489 Pte. J. Robertson, appointed Unpaid Lanee­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.11552 Pte. R. Smith, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.11796 Pte. W. Waugh, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.11843 Pte. C. &herridan, appointed Unpaid Lancc­Corporal, 9th February, 1914.12002 Pte. G. Fulton. appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 9th February. 1914.11558 Pte. G. Holohan, appointed Unpaid Lance· Corporal. 10th February. 1914.11655 Pte. ,D. Currie, appointed Unpaid Lance­Corporal, 10th .I

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 71Thero was a hot cncounter. a.nd both men were downand lip, and then a swinging right settled the matter.\\'EI.TER \YEIOllTS.First Series.-Private MacLarell beat Private Bracken.Bracken conceded a trifle in weight, but he hadthe best of reach. }IacLaren fought pluckily, and theverdict in his favour was not llnexpected.-Pte. Smithbeat Private }Ioore. There was not much to chooseas to height, reach. or weight. and both were out tofight. Both punched hard. and Smith's long right wasoften breaking through to land on neck and jaw.Smith did the leading and sent in hot stuff with theright. Moore. although returning well, being slowly butsurelv worn down.-Private Hawkes beat PrivateDormld after a good fight.-Private Shannon beatPrivate Arthur. Well matched and well set up, bothquickly proved adepts at the business in hand, and aclean and even match resulted.-Private Hayes beatPrivate Keary. Two big hard.hitting fello~s. bothquickly brought swinging rights into play.--PrivateSmart beat Lance·Corporal Scott, sending him out inthe first thirty sceonds by a flukc.-Private Patterson abye. . .Second Series.-Private j)feLnren beat Patterson.The loser shaped well, but, catching the right on thejaw. was knocked out in the first half·minute of the-opening round.-Pl'ivate Hawkes beat Private Smithafter an evenly contested match.-Hayes beat Shannon.The last rOllnd was most evenly contested, but Hayeswon by a narrow margin of points.-Private Smart abye.Semi.l!'ill.als.-:HeLaren beat Hawkes. }IcLaren hadthe best of the opening ronnd. and Hawkes was down.Qnee to take five of the count. He did well with theleft in the next meeting. finding the point beautifully,but l\>lcLaren got home with right and left. In thelast meeting he did all the leading and got in most ofthe effective work, well deserving the award.-Hayesbeat Smart. The latter injured his wrist early in the-opening round and was compelllld to retire.Final.-lVIcLaren beat Hayes by a narrow margin 011points in a mo~t interesting bout.LIGHT \rEIGHTS.First Series.-Privat.e Currall beat Privat-e Farquhal'.A brisk opening round resulted in points being leveL1!'arquhar did most of the leading in the last round, butCUITan was always out of danger and got in most of thework.-Private Shermtt beat .Private Snedden. Sher.:ratt proved a glutton for work, and went for his manfrom the first minut-e like a whirlwind, winning with avery comfortable margin of points.-Private Early beatCorporal Campbell. In the last round there was cleanhitting on either side, and Early won by a narrowmargin of points.-Lance·Corporal White beat Private,Grey, outing him in thirty seconds.-Lance.CorporalWood beat Private Highlands. A very pretty andexceedingly clean bout in which Wood llsed a swift hookright often to advantagc, and in the last round soeffectively as to win.Second Series.-White beat "'ood. White conceded;something in height, but he was more hefty than ·his.opponent, and was quicker on his feet. Wood gave in,;and White obtained the verdict.Semi·Finals.-Private Sherratt beat Private Curran.-A hard.hitting bout in which Curran certainly had thebest of the two opening rounds. He was quicker andthe more scientific, but had to take a lot in a lastslogging rouncL-Private White beat Early, knockinghim on! in the first thirty seconds of the opening r~nl1d,FinaL-White beat Sherratt. The latter went outin the first half-minute of the opening round._'hDDLE WEIGH'rs.]

·72 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHJlO~rCLE.Liddiard; 6th, CorpJ. Meilde; 7th, Pte.Stewart; 9th, Bugler South worth : 13th,Pte. Howard; 15th, Pte. Cormyn.On the 14th February a triangular contestwas held between ourselves, the Black Watch,and the Munster Fusiliers. The latter havealready made a name for themselves in therunning line, and are probably, with theConnaughts, one of the strongest teams inthe Command. The course was over about7kmiles of rough country. The result was ;­1st, Munster Fusiliers, 73 points; 2nd,H.L.!., 288 points; 3rd, Black Watch, 335points.Sergt. Evans, our first man home, finished3rd. Our next best men were :-Corpl. Meilde,22nd; Pte. M'Donald, 28th; CorpL Smith,30th; L.-Corpl. Black, 31st; Pte. Sherratt,32nd; Pte. Cormyn, 33rd; Corpl. Camp bell,34th.On Friday, 6th March, we met the King'sJ~iverpool Regiment. As before, the first tenmen counting. The course, which was veryheavy after the recent rains, was across theLong Valley, Pondtail Bridge, Ball Hill, andin across the Queen's Parade. The resultwas very close, our opponents winning by afew points. Sergt. Evans was first in, winningcomfortably. Pte. M'Donald finishedfifth.TH.E CONNAUGHT OBSTACI,E SHIELD.FOR the seventh year in succession the challengeshield presented by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaughtfor team obstacle racing has been won by an Irishregiment, this honour falling to the prowess of the 2ndRoyal Munster Fusiliers for the second year in successionon Friday, when they won it from seven othercompeting teams in a veryarduou9 competition.The competition is indeed a severe test of physicalfitness, and was rendered more difficult on Friday bythe heavy rains of the previous weeks, which hadturned large sections of the course into quagmires.So bad, indeed, had become that section between the:!I-Iarlborough Lines Gymnasium and the corner of theArmy Athletic Ground. where the finishing flags wereusually placed, that it was deemed advi~able at thelast minut~ to make alterations in the conditions.The finish was therefore armnged on the edge of thelst Brigade Rooreation Ground, but to compensate forthe shorter distance the t,eams had to cover they weresent over two of the obstacles at the fifarlboroughI,ines Gymnasium, finishing up with the wooden wall,a formidable obstacle to surmount after completing themile of bog, bars, and ditches, and the Great Redoubt.The competition attracted as much interest asusual, if not more, there being a number of Generaland Staff Officers at the finish, together with a crowdof interested spectators. The arrangements were inthe hands of Captain J. Bacchus, Superintendent ofGymnasium, Brigadier.General J. E. Gough, V.C.,being the chief umpire. assisted by Major H. M. Finch,R. Berks. Regiment; Major H. E. Walsh, SouthStafford Regiment; and Lieut. J. Bettg, }faster.at-.Arms. Captain Lord G. Stewal't·}£urray, BlackWatch, was starter and timekeeper, assist,ed by Lieut.R. C. Evelegh. 52nu L.L, and Lieut. A. A. Hanbury.Sparrow, R. Berb. Regiment.Among the spectators were Major.General S. H.Lom!l.x, commR,nding 1st Division, and Major-GeneralSir Archibald ~[urray, commanding 2nd Division.Each team wa~ composed of one officer, one sergeant,and tWPIlty rank and file from each of the four doublecoru panies of its battalion, the idea of the competitio1tbeing to encourage the training of a large number oftroops to traverse a piece of ground int~rsected withvarious obstacles at a fast pace, and in a practicalmanner, without allowing it to develop into a meretime test. Drill order, with rifles and side arms, wasworn, but as canvas or khaki was optional it wasinteresting to observe that the four top teams worecanvas elothing.Points were given at each obstacle, and for tIlemanner in which the teams finished -whether they werewell in hand and in a fighting condition. The standardtime was 8 mins. 30 secs., taken from the last ma,n in,men falling out penalising their team 10 points for one,30 for 2. and 100 for 3, and in some cases teams sacrificedvaluable time points to get all their men in.Two teams managed to beat the standard time,.but the winners gathered the most points for goodform. The first team to go was the 2nd K.R.R.C., andthe last was the 1st K.R.R.C.At the conclusion the points and times were shownto be as follows :­1. 2nd R. }iunster Fus.. 8m. 518.. 119'2, 1st Colds. Guards, 8m. 3h., .. 100·3, 2nd Highland L.I.. 9m. 5s., .. 89·4, 2mi King's R.R.C.• Sm. 478., 855, 1st King's R.R.C., 9m. 1611.. 50·6, 2nd Conn. Rangers. 9ru. 168.. 33.7, 1st The King's, 10m. 198., 5-S, 2nd Worcester Regt., IOm. 40s., -:la.None of the tearu~ had been allowed to practiseover the course. so that all started level in that respect.The manner of their finishing was very interesting,the great majority of the troops being much " done"when they passed the flag. This was not to be wonderedat" considering the terrible going and the finish at thewall, and also taking into consideration the extremeyouth of the majority of those taking part. Indeedthe wonder is that the men dia,so well, and that onlythree fell out of the 724 taking part speaks volumesfor the stamina and pluck of all the teams.The Coldstream Guards and Munsters surmountedthe last obstacle in splendid style, the stronge3t remainingin rear to help the others over. The HighlandLight Infantry finished in the most attractive manner,coming in as they started in their sections or platoons.'When all were in and the points totalled, the prizes,were presented by Major·General Lomax, who said hehad soon the competition through for four years, andwas much struck by the enormous irupr6vement seenin the running of the men. He remarked on the fact,that only three had fallen out during that severe test,a most creditable proof of the soundness of the trainingand discipline of the teams. A great advantage ofthat competition was that it brought officer3 and meninto close contact. It was most desirable to sce officerstaking an active part in the games and contestca of themen. and it was one of the things they were very proudof--to see officers helping their men to win honour andglory for their rcgiments.The test imposed was that of the fighting efficiency,·

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 73.of the Roldier, and it was only by such trainings andexercises that the men could be brought to a state ofphysical fitness for war. Owing to the good displayshown. the committee had decided to add a thirdprize. which was won by the 2nd Highland I,ightInfantry.The prizes were then presented, the challenge shieldand a large silver cup going to the Royal MunsterFusiliers, a smaller silver cup to the Coldstreamers.and a third silver cup to the Highland Light In.I'antry.-Aldershot New .•, 1:3th March. 1914.FOOTBALl,.SENIOR MILITARY LEAGU:KJan. 17th.2nd H.L.I. v. 2nd WOROESTER REGIMENT.These teams met on Rushmoor on Saturday, andafter rather a one-sided game the Highlanders won by5 goals to 1. The Worcesters were out-pointed inevery departm('nt, and it was only the good work doneby 'vVhitehouse, their goalie, which kept the scoredown. In the first half the Highlanders quickly settleddown to their work, and threc goals were notched inquick succes.~ion. Wallace secured the first with a longdrive. after following up a forward pass by Thompson,and White scored two, both from right wing pas.ses.In the second half the Worcesters' defence played upmuch more strongly, and it was a long time before theHighlanders again scored, when White, after a cleverindividual run, netted at close range. Just after thisthe Worcesters' right wing broke away suddenly, andClcveley put across a fine centre, which Sutton met, anddrove it to the net for their only goal. In t,he last fewminutes of the game, during a melee in the Worcesters'penalty area, one of the backs handled the ball, and apenalty kick was given, from which White scored thefifth goal. The teams were :­Highland Light Infantry - Lees; Gibson andCollins; Simpson, Thompson. and Dunean; Rogers,Wallace, White, Chisholm, and Clapham.Worcester Regiment-Whitehouse; Bennett andJoncs; Shelley, Blinkcow, and WHcox; Cleveley,Bowley, Oreton, Sutton, and Powell.-Aldershot .'Vew8.the backs, who had dropped back between the sticks,caught it with his hande and cleared. A penalty wasgiven, from which Redpath netted. The teams wereRoyal Engineers-Coleman; Bushell and Swain;Maloney, McVeitch, and Redpath; Marnhall, Pridham,Pope, Weam. and Parslow.Highland Light Infantry-Lees; Thompsoa andCollins; Simpson, Gibson, and Dancan; Hamie,Chi~holm, Munro, McCreath, and Clapham.-Al'dersMI.VeU'8.On January 14th we met the Munster Fusiliers ontheir own ground, in very cold and windy weather.The match was rather one-sided, our team being muchquicker on the ball and having all the play. The resultwas 5-1 in our favour.l'eam :-Pte. I..ces; Pte. Collins andCorpl. Gibson;Pte. Thomson, Sergt. Baillie, and Corpl. Simson;Ptes. Rodgers, Munro. and Ohisholm, L.-Corpls. Wal19.ceand Olapham.On Feb. 5th we met the Berkshire Regiment in theSenior League. The match needs little description, asafter le

74 HIGHLAND LTGHTI~FANTRY CHllQNICLE.A .. Sergt. W"odman; Sl'rgt. Nicholson., Q.M .. S. Hayball.and Ser!!t. Bailli",; Sergt. Veitch, Ser!!;t.. Major Findlay,&rgt~. Shaw, Russell, and EnUls. .RLI. r ... F" COY, R.M.CoThis match took phcc on l''

11960 Pte. J. Smith, appointed Paid Lance-Corporal,14th March, 1914.11990 Pte. A. Draycott, appointed Paid Lance-Cor.poral, 14th :\cJarch, 1914.12147 Pte. A. Callander, appointed Paid Lance­Corporal, 14th )Iarch, 1914.11940 Pte. R. Geddes, appointed Paid Lance-Corporal,14th )Iarch, 1914.12062 Pte. R. Borley, appointed Paid Lance-CorporaL14tll )Iarch, 1914.11736 Pte. J. INine, appointed Paid Lance-Corporal14th }larch, 1914.11874 Pte. J. l'>'llllm, appointed I'aid Lance·Corporal,14th March, 1914.11818 Pte. C. Wilkinson, appointed Paid Lance·Cor.poral, 14th March, 1914.11936 Pte. P. KerI', appoint"d Pai(l Lance·Corporal,14th March, 1914. ,ll91:, Pte. A. In-ine, appointed Paid. Lance-Corporal,14th March, 1914.1210n Pte. R. Rlack, appointed Paid Lance·Corporal,14th ){arch, 1914.POS'rlNO.9701 Bugler ~. }IcKechnie, to P.S., 4th Batt. R.L.L,10th .Jannary, 1914.6521 Sergt. D. Robertsol1, to 3rd (Reserve) Batt.,4th J

76 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.EDUCATIONAl. CERTIFICATES.12127 Pte. J. Smart, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,26th .January, 1914.12189 Pte. R. Aird, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,26th January, 1914.12197 Pte. P. Grant, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certifi catc,26th January, 1914.12205 Pte. W. Black, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,26th January, 1914.12222 Pte. R. Shields, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Cer.tificate, 26th January, 1914.12238 Pte. J. Campbell, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate, 26th January, 1914. H183 Pte. J. Sturdy,awarded3rd Class A.S. Certificate, 13th February, 1914.12113 Pte. J. Turner, awarded 3rd Cla.s A.S. Certifi·cate, 13th February, 1914.12138 Pte. J. Hynes, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th February, 1914.12144 Pte. J. Kerr, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th February, 1914.12179 Pte. J. Shepherd, awarded 3rd Class A.S.Certificate, 13th February, .1914.12198 Pte. W. Tew, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th February, 1914.12229 Pte. T. Dowie, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th February, 1914.122;;0 Pte. J. Brown, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certifi·cate, 13th February, 1914.11966 L .. Corpl. G. Walla.ce, awarded 2nd Class A.S ..Certificate, 13th February. 1914.12213 Pte. J. Gribben, awarded 2nd CJa.ss A.S.Certificate, 13th February, 1914.102;)(} Bandsma.n H. Hughes, awarded 1st Class A.S.Certificate, 10th February, 1914.7736 Sergt. F. Nicholson, passed in Group I. for 1stClass A.S. Certificate, 10th February, 1914.10106 Sergt. J. How". passed in Group I. for 1stClass A.S. Certificate. lOth Februarv. 1914.11265 Bugler W. Ryall, awarded 3rd Cla';s A.S.Certificate, 13th March, 1914.11647 Pte. A. Hogg, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th March, 1914.12029 Boy C. Steven, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certifi·cate' 13th !llarch, 1914.12087 Pte. W. Murray, awarded 3rd Class A.S.Crtificate, 13th March, 1914.12114 Pte. .T. Sneddon, awarded 3rd Class A.S.Certificate, 13th March, 1914.12129 Pte. J. Ferns, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate13th }Iarch. 1914.12177 Pte. H. M'Callum, awarded 3nt Class A.S.Certificate, 13th March, 1914.12181 Pte. P. CalToll, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certifi·cate, 13th March, 1914.12209 Pte. J. Burns, tL1Varded 3rd Class A.S. Certifie.ate,13th March, 1914.12217 pte. }I. Fagan, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certifi·cate, 13th March, 1914.12219 Pte. J. Mofip,t, awarded 3rd Class A.S. Certificate,13th March, 1914.VARIOUS CERTIFICATES.6920 Pte. A. Stannett, awarded Provisional Certificatefor appointment of Sergt.-Shoemaker, 12thFebruary, 1914.11095 L.-Sergt. J. Stevenson, qualified at Hythe inBarr and Stroud Range Finder. 3rd March,1914.TRANSFERS.8532 Sergt. F. Petch, transferred on prob.~tion toRoyal Flying Corps, 13th March, 1914.G.C. BADGES.11912 Pte. J. Nichols, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11853 L.-Corpl. J. Paterson, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11911 Pte. C. Coe, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11874 Pte. J. Munn, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11868 Pte. A. Galbraith, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11881 Pte. A. Hopkins, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11873 Pte. E. Day, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11913 Pte. A. Irvine, granted 1st G.C. Badge.11870 L.-Corpl. J. Roylance, gra.nted 1st G.C. BJ.dge.11923 Pte. W. Munro, granted 1st G.C. Booge.11922 Pk R. HaJlid'loY, gra.nted 1st G.C. B",d~'j.H.L.I. ASSOCIATION.RETURX of cases assisted by the ExecutiveCommittee during quarter ending 31st March,H1l4 :~-Dundee Br., 10s. (expenses of AnnualGathering); Mrs. W., lOs. (granted lOs. permonth for a period of one year); London Br.,£10 (grant in augmentation of local funds) ;P. W., lOs.; J\lrs, F., £1; Mrs, C. £1 (granted£3); Mr. C., £2; Mrs. C., £1; Mr. M'D., £1(for immediate needs); Mrs. M., £1 (grantedlOs. per month for a period of one year);Mr. R., 12s.; Mr. C., lOs.; Mrs. C., £1;J\Ir. N., 18s.; Mrs. M., lOs.; Mrs. R., £3(to assist passage to Australia); P. W., lOs.Glasgow Branch-Mr. C., 5s.; W. S., 58.;E. T., £1 (rent and assistance); J. D., lOs.(to obtain employment); W. S., 78. 6d. (rentand assistance); Mrs. C., £1 78. (maternityexpenses). Edinburgh Branch~Mr8. W.,78_ 6d.; Mrs. W., 12s. 6d. Hamilton Branch--Mr. C., £1 (loan). Dundee Branch--Mr. G.,38. 4d. (tobacco, etc.); Mr. G., 3s. 4d. (tobacco,etc.). London Branch-F. W. Y., £5 Is. 3d.(railway fare, clothing, etc.).Recapitulation-Executive Committee, £25lOs.; Glasgow Branch, £3 14s. 6d.; DundeeBranch, 68. lOd.; London Branch, £5 Is. 3d. ;Edinburgh Branch £1; Hamilton Branch, £1.Grand total, £36 12s. 7d.H. J. PACK BERESFORD, Mo;jor,Hon. Treasurer, H.L.1. Association.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFAN1'RY CHRONICLg.ii., H.I,.L CHRONICLE."STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS J!'OR YEAR ENDINGDECE~fBER 31sT, 1913.Receipts.Balance Credit on 1st Jan., 1913, £297 9 Donatiolll', .. 4 14 0 Subscriptions of 5s" 13 0 0 from Serving Officers, 23 1 () " of Is. 6d., 3 14 10Adverti " semen ts, B 0 0Quarterly Sales­1st Bn., £69 13 :)2nd Bn., 32 12 4 Depot, .. 7 15 4.Terr. Bns., etc., 3 4 1 Miscellaneous receipts, back nnm­bel'S, etc.,113 ;J 2 1 9 11 £196 12 8 ExperuZiture.Pri~ters' account (Messrs. JohnHorn,Jan. No., £47 8 oApril No., 36 5 6 July No., 33 2 0October No. 37 o 0£153 15 6 Wrappers, etc., 2 13 0Postage on Indian copies, 14 15 5 Wages, 4 10 0 Postage (Depot), 5 5 10 Editor-Postage and Stationery, .. o 15 nCheque Book, 020Balance Credit on Dec. 31st, 1913­In Bank, £12 0 7 In Cash, 2 14 7 14 15 2 £196 12 8There are no outstanding bills against the" Chronicle."The anlOunt of £69 13s. 5d. received fromthe 1st Bn. for quarterly sales includes saleof October, 1912, number, but does notinclude sale of October, 1913, number, themoney for which is still due.Colinsburgh, Feb. 2nd, 1914. R. W. H. ANDERSON,Editor, " H.I•.I. Chronicle."The officers of the 1st Batt. recently obtainedpossession of rather an interesting'old playbill,dating from the time that the 7lst werein Canada in 1842. This playbill was securedby the Relic Fund, through Col. F. LambtOIl,from Mr. W. E. Wilson of Riverview, Hawick,in whose possession it was.l\

--~.-,.~.78 HIGHLAND LIGHTHIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY RELICFUND.Relic Fund, 1st Battalion, with Sir C. R. MeOn'gor.Ba rt., & Co.Dr.WI2. £ s. d.Oct.. 28, to Stamp~ Oil Ci'·enlar.'. 0 3 4~ov. 14, to Circnlars, etc., 0 8 9Dec. 31, to Postage, 0 2 GDec. :n, to Balanc", .. 19 12£20 (l 8Hll:l,~Ia,' 29, to Rclic Ji',"Ul, 211(\ H.L.I.. for. Drawing of Officers, ilst H.L.I" .. £1:1 13 0.TIII'" 12, to R9binson & Co. Account forFraming Drawing,July 2f), to Mess Fund, \st lh: t.,Dec. ai, to Baitwe,), ..19H.~Iareh \0, to Spink & Son Account.March 13, to Balance,Cr.1912.Oct. I.;, by Colonel The l\fackillto.,h,Oct. 29, by Captain J. Swinton,Nov. 1, by Colonel ScraRc.Dickins,Nov. 7, by Captain Rouald,Nov. 9, by ;\Iajol' N oyes, Subscriptions ofOfficers. 1912, lst Batt"Nov. 11, by ,\lajo!' G. T. B. \VilSOll,Nov. 12, by l\Iajol' J. Richartlsoll, ..Nov. Hl, by Major .J. A. Hay,Nov. 20. by G~llcral Sir H. Hildyard,Nov. 2,;, by Br.·General J. H. S. Craigie,Dec. 3, by Captain W. B. C. Bridge,Dec. W, by Captain C. R. G. ~raync,l!Jl:tBy Balance,J,tH. 18, by Lient.·Colol1(,1 G. A. Pagan,April li\ by Major .J. H. Pm'vi"1914.By Balance.Feb. 12. by Col. Ji'. W. Lambtoll,;\{arch 9, hy Officer8, 1st Batt.,By Balance.London, 13th March. UH4, E. E.1 I i (\a 17 42 3----­£20 12£12 12 01 19 7---­£I~ II 7----­£ s. d.0 10 0o 10 01 0 0010 012 G 80 (J0 00 0(J 10 0o 10 0() 10 00 0---­£20 (; is-----­£19 1:: Io 10 00 10 0----,£20 12---­£1 2 30 012 9 4---­£14 II 7-----­£1 III 7CHRONiCLE.Rl

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.n. Colour print, .< 74th Highlanders" (_4dwnnann'sSm:lll Series), Lieut. C. L. Corn;,h.7. Stipple. Sir David Bainl discovering the bodyof Sultan 'l'ipoo Sahib after the Battle of Seringapatam,by Burnett after Sir David '''ilki,., R.A., CaptainJ. H. Hope.On 31st December, 1913, there was a balance of£7 148. 2d. in hand after paying for cost of circulars,postage, etc, This, together with the donations of theserving officers on 1st ,January, HH4, leaves a balanceof £23 15s.The Committee desire to add that anY furthercontributions to the Fund, either in eash or 'kind, willbe yery welcome, as articles of Regimental interest areperiodically being notified by dealers and others.R. E. PREN1'IGE, .Hajor.Hon, Treasurer, 2nd Ratt. Relie Fund.Aldershot. I.jtb ,Talllhtr,\', UH4.Correspondence.TESTIMOXIAL TO 3'IR. GEORGE -,\hLLAR, AR~lYSCRIPTURE READER.DEAR SIR,. As Mr. George l\lillar is about to resign hisappointment as ArlllY Seripture Reader tothe Edinburgh Garrison, a position which hehas held for fort v-three vears,. it has beenconsidered that this is a fitting opportunityfor some public acknowledgment of thevaluable service he has rendered to Scottishsoldiers and to the Christian Church.All who know .Mr.Millar are well aware ofthe efficiency of his service. His eareer, inrespect of its length and variety of service,is probably unique in the s~ory of the BritishArmy, or indeed of Christian workers,~fr. Millar enlisted in 1858, and served forthirteen years in the 71st Highland 'LightInfantry.' He was with his Regiment in theIndian Mutiny from March, 1858, till theclose of the campaign. In 1863 he servedon the north-west frontier of India, takingpart in the Umbeyla campaign, and wasdangerously wounded at the storming ofCrag Piquet, Private affairs requiring hispresence at home made it necessary for himin 1871 to purchase his discharge.Oolonel l\lacdonell, commanding the HighlandLight Infantry, wrote :-" SergeantGeorge Millar has seryed for thirteen year:>in the 71st Highland Infantry, during whichlong period he has al\>ays borne the mostexcellent character." For the last seven years he has held therank of sergeant with great credit to himself,being a model of a zealous and smart noncommissionedofficer; he proved himselfequally efficient hefore the enemy, for hisgallantry was con8piclloU'; on several occasions,for which he wa:! promoted 011 the specialrecommendation of his captain."He has taken his discharge at his ownrequest, and T rf'~!ret extremely that theRegiment will bf' deprived of the future ser-·vices of so good a soldier."Fortunately, the case was not one of retire'­ment, but transference. for in the same veal'(1871) Mr ..1liIbr waB appointed Army Si'riptureReader to the Bdillburgh Garrison. TheBritish Armv owes 111llch to men who haveserved and fire serving as Scripture Readers,but two names stand out prominently inconnection with ;;'ode a mong Scottish soldiers-George MilIaI' and .Tames Mathers,Mr. Mathers, who, previous to his appointmentas Army Scripture Reader, was Sergeant­Major in the 92nd (Gordoll Highlanders),died in December, Hi07. Kindred in spirit,companions in work at home and in the field,possessol'o of a rich humanity, aglow withspiritual enthusiasm, both men were finetypes of the best Scottiilh soldier. Tt may besafely said that ill the last alJ.d the presentgeneration, wherever Scottish soldiers metor will meet, George Millftr and .lames Mathersare named with affection and gratitude.In 1882 Mr. Millar volunteered for work inEgypt, and rendere(l iuyaluable service withthe Highland Brigade. Mathers was hiscompanion, and both were present at theaction of Tel-el-Kehir. General Alisoll, commandingthe Highland Brigade, wrote on 15thDecember, 1882 I know ,yell the goodwork you and your brother Scripture Readerdid with the Brigade, You had very hardand trying work with the troops, a~d youdid it admira hly, in the true spirit of yourMaster," N on-collllni8sioned offieers and menshared this opinion.Mr, Millar, at a Ineeting held in Edinhurgh,12th April, 1883, was presented with a pieceof silver plate from the lion-commissionedofficers and mell of the 1st Battalion RoyalHighlanders (Black Watch) ail a token of thehigh esteem in which j1e was held by all withwhom he had come in contact when attachedto the Battalion during the campaign inEgypt. Mr, lVIillar's subsequent services, ifless eventful. have always been devoted andvaluable. His wise cOlll{sel to young recruits,his tact, discretion, and sympathy, havegained for him universal hOllour and affectionfrom all ranks with whom he has served. Thevariety and far-reaching effect of his servicewill be known wh!:'1l it is realised that during

'llis IOIl ~ ~f' rVi (: l' ~\rl', }Jillal' h :\, Illini:;tl>I'C'[ in,C:clinblll'gll l 'lls t,ll' to I hil'tee n rliHcrpnt BattaliollS-IO vllt', tlte Bl ack \\'i!tch , Oil [ourddl'pl'l' 1I1 lll:ca&iull '; III thl! 2 nd Roval ,'r:ob,Iwit'.. ; to the !I ",nd ((~()n[(ln Hi~:hbnd c rs),(Ill J,\\'o dilf ,1' 'nt ()c !'H :; ioll ; to the 7Rtlt(,'enfOl'th IJighlallr[I'I'.'), 1.wi up ; and to 11[(:7!ILiI ('allll']'(lIl Hi1!ltlandC'I'H), twic e - \I'hileM Viel"lllll the Roptl ~uot lire:-", l Rt RoyalD rag Ions. 1 '( K ing', Dragoon Umnds, Htlinnis kilIi w( J Y'ngoolls \I'ith v:nioll s lwitH or11J'lillel' r. hav., hecn Hllder hiH in(lur'nc;c anrllire, 'J I i.. a lInirflH' I'('conl. nol lik!'I ,I' SOOIlLO find a p:nall I. l\lr. I ill al" s I: lnilll" toreo ~ iti o n by Rc otii ~ h Holdier,; \l'11() hn n'~ f' l'\ ' C(l or al"(' SCI' rilJ g, allll their lIlan\' fJ'il'1l1h,11)'> .0 ISt rong i hat II' C frel 'lH'C tltn oppoJ'­t.unity of giving l'xpre ~ i()n in tangible fOl'lll10 the llig h , tN' lll ill whi h he if; .h"lrl \\'ill1)( \\ ill ,Ii' wf'lcolIlC'u.· u d (!e~.. i()Jl ha' heen Gome fo fiR to tlte fOl'Jll1110 'proposed tl'~ t,i ,moni. rd will t,ake, hut. it. isIlojlC' r/ tlmt it will h e pOlls tlll p In ,~ i\'(' :\ll',\1 ill fl l' pmcti'll l I' Vitl (' IlCl' I,hat the ';I'ITil' c' ofa li fl'fi lll(, i~ ~ 1 H tl'hdly r'(!llll\milcI'Cll.We H I P, yo u\'~ f: nA I,J ) \ , ,\I;.' f:l\'.('hI il fJllI ll, ;'lI il.ol" · ,lilt! Soldi l'l'~ 'R, t :, " "\ ltll l.tlll' Rur,'A¥,ll ollll',( ' llIti l'lll :l ll , \ r l 'l .\' l')(: l'iptlll' Rf'acll'l"s' ~ O(5ietl ' ,'/' (A m ,I.I •. l 'oIune/.Villi n ),\ d" Y"i ol t l!l' ('lUlIP:l i;.! 1l had Hot 111"'11fIf ~l 'I'VCl'" r'iJ: ll'Ul'I N, B lit I Dult. \l a.s ('

HIGHLAND LIGHT INll'ANTRY CHRONICLE. 81Some 40,000 men, with 40 guns, and on the25th of February his strategical position wasby no means an unfavouarble one. Hisfront was covered by the Gave de Pau, a riveronly fordable at certain points. His troopsheld the bridge of Orthes, which was highlydefensible owing to its central tower. Moreover,there was a line of heights to the northwestofthe place (as shown on the sketch below),which offered a favourable tactical position,and which, as it turned out, became the sceneof a well-contested encounter. Soult had,formidable obstacle with unexpeoted ease, theleft wing of Wellington's army moved eastwardsalong its right bank. Nor was Soultpromptly apprised of what was afoot in thisquarter; so that the opportunity of fallingupon one portion of the Allied forces whilethe remainder were still on the further bank ofthe Gave de Pau was not taken advantage of.Then on the same afternoon the 3rd Divisiongained the further side of the river by a fordnsar Berenx, and a pontoon bridge waspromptly commenoed at this point, the 6thSCALE OF MILESl t ! I Ifurthermore, reason to hope that he wouldbe able to render the passage of the Gave dePau extremely difficult for the Allies at everypoint. In this he was, however, disappointed;for while demonstrations were conducted onthe 26th by advanoed troops of Hill's rightwing in the direction of Orthes, Beresfordwith the 4th and 7th Divisions advanoed tothe river about a dozen miles below the townat a point where. the Frenoh were keepingcareless guard; a passage was effected with"little difficulty, and, having overoome theand Light Divisions spending the night inreadiness to make use of the bridge as soonas it should be ready. On realising that hisantagonist had seoured passages over the river,Soult decided to give battle on the hillsstretching north-westwards from Orthes, andhe proceeded to form up his army with allhis aooustomed energy and skill.FRENCH FORCE IN STRONG POSITION.In many respects the position of the Frenchforce on the morning of the 27th of February

llWHLAl'D T,IU HT INFANTRY ClIH,() IeLE.WIlS a n ext.remely trong one. The rightflllJlk, wb ere Rcillc was in cO)lllnand, Wllpcll'tielllnrly favollml)I .i' placed on th e heights~ llOut anll l,,' hilHl th(e village (l[ ,' to Boes;the rlefenrling tl'OL)Jl~ here nj oyell the ildvantagf eOllllllitl\(l, and they w r , OIOl'COVer,sustaincu I),)' l'I':-;l'I'Ve forccs about t.lln naxroad, secul'ing tlll',lIl agninst being tlll'llCU bythc north. Owing to t he lie of Ilw grclllnd,t he cpntrc unucl' n ' J~r1 o n was r[(:(:(~"sarilys mell'ha t withdrawn ; but. it was Ek e wi~elltl'ongly postL,rl, thc front being covercd t.oa. brge ext!'ll t. by iJl

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 83guns. 'His 4th Division made themselvesmasters of St. Boes after severe fighting, butthey could get no further, the exits from thevillage and the neck beyond being sweptby a devastating artillery fire from aboutthe Dax road, and there being no elbow-roomfor the force to deploy. Moreover, the enemyafter a time assumed the offensive at thispoint. By a determined counter-attack theyrecaptured St. Boes and thrust back the 4thDivision, while holding the 7th Division incheck as this tried to work round the villagefrom the north.A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.Then, just at the critical juncture whenthe Allies were finding themselves in mostserious difficulties away to the north-west,their centre also met with a decided rebuff.For as the left of the 6th Division was workingup the slopes to its front through difficultground it was suddenly assailed by hostileinfantry pressing forward with rare determinationand vigour, was hustled back unceremoniouslyinto the low ground, and fell forthe time being into disconcerting confusion.D'Erlon in the enemy's centre at once procededto push this important advantage home,Reille was busy urging forward his reservesto complete the discomfiture of Beresford'shard-pressed men, and it is said that Soult,who was overlooking the field from highground in the centre of his position, smotehis thigh and exclaimed in exultation "Atlast I have him!" The very completenessof these successes, however, proved to be theundoing of the Marshal's forces, for theirimmediate effect was to attract Reille andD'Erlon in different directions, to cause theirrespective contingents, as it were, to diverge,and to leave an empty space between them.Wellington, who was surveying the scenefrom the Roman Camp, and who had the LightDivision available under his hand, took instantnote of what had happened within his antagonist'sposition. His unerring glancedetected the gap, and he seized the opportunitywithout a moment's hesitation. The 52nd,under Colborne, had already been pushed outsome little way in echelon to the right frontof the Light Division. They were orderedto advance, with instructions to make theirway through the marsh to their left front,and to assail Reille's left as this pressed forwardtowards St. Boes; Beresford wasenjoined to resume the offensive with allpossible vigour; and the 3rd and 6th Divisionswere directed to drive home their attack uponthe position in front of them in full force.The effect was startling in the sudden transformationthat it produced. Colborne's menwere to a great extent concealed from Reille'stroops owing to the lie of the ground; theystruggled through the morass and mountedthe steep declivity beyond without meetingany serious opposition, and their furiousonset on reaching the top was rendered allthe more effective owing to its coming uponthe enemy as a complete surprise. Thevehement rush against Reille's flank, coupledwith the determined advance of Beresford'stwo Divisions, threw the entire French rightwing into disorder, and it was rolled up anddriven back pell-mell across the western mostDax road. Almost at the same momentthe resolute attack of the 3rd and 6th Divisionsproved successful in the centre; theygained the high ground after a briefbut desperate encounter, and managed toget up some guns. And, just as Soult perceived that the fight was going against himafter all, he became aware that Hill was overthe Gave de Pau, had already cut off allprospect of a retreat, eastwards, and wasthreatening the St. Severs road. Reille'soverthrow had already uncovered the routesleading northwards towards Dax, D'Erlon'smen were giving way at all points, ,and theMarshal promptly recognised that the onlychance of escape from annihilation lay inwithdra wing his army by the line of the highground which stretched away north-eastwardsfrom the field of battle parallel to this St.Severs road.RETREAT IN CONFUSION.The high ground extends for four or fivemiles, and from its nature it offered a successionof not unfavourable positions for the operationsof a well-handled rearguard. ' But aboutseven miles from Orthes there is a considerablestream, only readily passable by formed troopsat the bridge over it on the St. Severs road,and Hill was already pushing northwl!-rds ashard as his men could march. In spite of theuproar and commotion Soult contrived toorganise an adequate force, composed ofreserve troops which had not yet been seriouslyengaged, to check the pursuit of Picton's andBeresford's troops, while the remainder of hisarmy hurried away in fair order over the highground, heading for the defile that had to bepassed. His rearguard performed yeomanservice, although it has been hinted that pursuitwould have been pressed more vigorouslyhad Wellington not received a wound just

84 HJGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHIWNICLE.ensuing weeks; six pieces of artillery werealso ahandoned to t he foe. The issue of t,heencoLlnter ulllloubtedly at une time trembled inthe ]J fl.lanec, and it was only dec ided by tlwhrilliant w ldiership of the (;ommander uf thesiue thn,t cOlllluered. The uverthrow of Soult'~forces was t he direct rc:mlt of the suddenconnter-strok e del i vered h ~r the 52nd, anincirlent uf war almost as dl:a)llatic in its wa\'as was K ellermallll's famous charge n,t )[arcngo.His happy use of the distinguish ed regiment oflight infa,ntry un t his uccasion was in somerespects a more signal example f tacticalinspirat,ioll on ,Vellington 's pa.rt t hn n allYexploit of 11 is dlll'ing his illu ~triuus career as ILabout the t.ime that the tide of battle turned.But the sight of Rill's troops stepping outjauntily in a parallel column together withsoniC "ood work put in by the allif'd cavalry,who (;am e sweeping round the flanks anddisposing of stragglers, had the effect ofprecipitating the retreat of the FrellGh to snehan extent that they only passed the allimportantIn'idge in considerable confusion.Some det.::lI.:hJuents were cut oft and compelledto sUlTender. Still the het remains that t hebeatell a.rmy got away, and t he experienees oft ha t February aftel'lloon coin ·ide with thosen,ttendillg :most events of a imila.r kind. Theinfantry of a va nquished force can ,\lways outpacetllat of its ouqueror

8,;th colours of the R egiment, hav ing been'ained h~ hoth the 71 t, and 74th, who tookpart in the l)[l.t.tle.The 74th probahly bore the )lIost rnduullsshare in the tight, taking' part with the ;lrdDiv isio n in the attac k nil the Frellch centre,whiell rrHHle victory ~ecure fur the British;the 71 , with llill's fbnkillg foree, IU1d noto /lluch aotual fighting and were morc engagedin )lla nanl\ 'in", which, however, by threa.tellillr the Fr nail lille of n~tI ' e at, materiallveffected the result of the bat tle, and n;eRccrilllent tuok an aetive part in folIowin~ upthe retreat.During the first, fLflvrrl1ce of t,he 7tth Lient.­G'Hem1 ,' il' ThoJllas ]~icton ]lllrticuln dy re­Illluke(l)o Majul:' UUllentl Hrisha Ile the Rtcadyfile killed; a.nd five offioers (Captain Lyster,Lieut. Ewing, Lieut. Ironside, EnsignH ~ hol'l'and Luttrell), olle sergellnt, onc dru)llmer, and17 rank :).nd file wounded. Of t.lLe oA"icerR,Licut. Ewing was !I1ortally woullded, ilnd diedshortl \' a ft.el'lvar(ls.Th~' 7lAt. were in action on the 2()th, wlwnt,hey foreed the pa.s:;\:lge of the Gave d'Olerolla.t '1L Il vl~tClTe, an(l Oll the 27th, with t.he restof HiD's force, fonled the Gave de Pau utSouars, forcing a pfLssage under eover of heavyartillery :Lnd musketry fire. The oppositioll,howevcl', was not. vCl'y determined, a.s the fordwas held by ollly 0110' ];'reneh regiment, and itis recorded t.hat the 7]st reached the righthank with the IOK" of only olle man wOlliH.led.Once acrOti~ the river they pushed on ra.pirllylllllVf' nl nt of his lJTigllcle ; awl the bt,terT(~po rt cl , him the n tice 11 had taken of thegaJhLllt.r of S( ) T'gt.-~Ia jor J\.fcPhersoll. of the71 th. upon which, 'ir Thomas P icton exp res cltu the Sergt.-Majol' his pI asUl'C to heal' HchI I 'ooa r port of him, a nd on the follo\\-illg day,dll /'Ulg a 'h l't halt on the march, desiredLil)u t.- 'olunel Manllcrs, wIlD eomman

86 HIGHLAND LWHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.eyes of the whole brigade were now.fixed uponthe movements of the robust youth, when oneof our bandsmen, suddenly breaking loosefrom those who endeavoured to restrain himran down to the house, wielding a stretcherpole,an( plaoed himself on the other side ofof the door. The unsuspeoting Frenchmen atlength began to issue from the door, unconsciousof the fate that awaited them. ImmediatelyJack with his firelock and McRae withhis pole laid everyone that appeared sprawlingon the ground: if any were so fortunate as toescape the gun, they infallibly felt the weightof the pole, and vice versa. A number ofprisoners were thus secured by the mereexertions of these two. Jack was made aoorporal on the spot, but poor McRae wentunrewarded, having little more than his valourto recommend him, and, sad to relate, waskilled in aotion but three days afterwards atAire."Moving on again, we came to a smallvillage, where some partial skirmishing enlivenedthe scene. Our brigade then formedinto close column. Soon after this evolutiona body of troops oa!lle into sight, advancingalong a road. Their steps were hasty andagitated, but they were suffered to pass usunmolested, we making no doubt of their beingSpaniards. It was not long, however, beforethe mistake was rather unsatisfaotorily explainedby the appearance of a Scottishbrigade (the 42nd, 79th and 9lst) comingdown the same road, playing furiously on theirpipes, in full cry of the French, our supposedSpaniards. The discovery galled us to thequiok, the fugitives having been completelyat our mercy. But if they escaped from theinfantry they did not from the Britishoavalry."The casualties in the 7lst at Orthes are notactually recorded, but no doubt were CO!llparativelyslight, and were probably includedin the return rendered after the action atAire, fought three days later, on the 2nd ofMarch, when Hill foroed the passage of theriver Adour and when the 7lst were hotlyengaged. This casualty return shows Lieut.James Anderson and 17 rank and file killed,and Lieut. Henry Frederiok Lockyer, onesergeant, and 19 rank and file wounded.,­March of 1st Battalion H.L.1.through Basutoland.IT was towards the end of January, 1001,the South Afrioan War was at that stagewhen our mounted columns were racing upand down the Orange River Colony in hotpursuit of the elusive De Wett.Most of our infantry, after months ofmarching, had for some time been holdingthe scattered little Dutch towns, but it hadnow been decided to withdraw them, theybeing badly wanted along the rapidly extendinglines of blockhouses.The 1st H.L.I., with :M:ounted Infantry,2 guns R.A., and a force of S.A. Constabulary,was guarding the frontier town of Wepener,on the eastern side of the country, and withina couple of miles of the Basuto border.Late one night oame a cipher order­"Evacuate Wepener. Remove your storesand ammunition. March your column throughBasutoland to A~wal North."Owing to the tactful handling of our Residentand his officials, the Basutos, a fine raceof fighters, had been kept in hand and preventedfrom joining in the war, much as theywanted to payoff some old scores against theBoers.It was a white man's affair-we did not evenuse troops of our Indian Army--and if oncethe natives had been allowed to take an activepart in it there is no knowing which it mighthave led too-certainly to some terrible incidentI-:on the isolated farms.During the siege of Wepener, when our ColonialDivision was entrenched in the kopjesoverlooking the Caledon River, thousands ofexcited Basutos, eager to join in, watched thefighting from the Jammerberg Mountain,from which there is a magnificent view overthe Caledon Valley and far away across theveldt towards distant Blo2mfontein.As the weighty artillery-ammunition, alsoall military stores, provisions, etc., had tobe removed, a very large numbet of oxwaggonswere required, and were difficult to get(in fact impossible) without delay, as they had

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 87to be collected by the Civil authorities andbrought from Basutoland. Also it was adiffioult question as to leaving at the mercyof the Boers the forage, clothing, etc., inWepener. To burn the two stores, uufortunatelynot detached buildings, meant burninghaH the town! .Finally, the matter was settled by the arrivalof distinct orders not to burn, but as far aspossible to get the merchants to remove theirgoods across the border.It was a long column of troops, guns, oxwaggons(each with its team of eighteen greathorned beasts), and mule carts, etc., whichtrailed away east in the early morning ofJanuary 31st.A few miles across the border-the boundarymerely a wire fence-we passed the littleFrench (Protestant) Mission Station of Hermon,where for many years had lived M.Christol and his wife, doing much for the welfareof the natives, the quaint verandah-builtbungalow and stone church picturesquelysituated by a clump of fine blue gum trees.At mid-day the column closed up and haltedclose beneath Kalabani Hill, an historicalspot, where the Cape Yeomanry came to griefand were cut up by the Basutos in the 1880war. The hill is a conspicuous sugar-loaf,with a long, gentle slope leading up to it onits western side, up which the Yeomanry,very irregular troops, rode in close order, andapparently without any military precautions.Suddenly over the crest line came a bodyof mounted Basutos at full gallop, brandishingbattle-axes and stabbing-spears, and chargedhome, slaughtering the Yeomanry almostto a man.'fhe Basuto War of 1880 does not give usmuch to boast of. The Basutos are a fine,warlike race, far better armed now than inpast years. The country is a difficult one,and the conquest of it would be no easy task.After our bivouac had been formed, waggonslaagered, and everything settled down, I hadto ride back to Hermon to join our Resident,who had come over from Mafeteng to meetsome of the Basuto chiefs about our journeythrough their country, supplies en route,camping places, etc., and, among other things,to settle who was to accompany us during themarch, for several of the chiefs wished todo so. Moreover, they wanted to bring a large" following" -not only a nuisance, but veryseriously adding to the number of mouths tobe fed.After a lengthy discussion the number wascut down to five, the first in importance beingMojela, a capital, cheery fellow, who, moreover,spoke English fairly well. His escort waslimited to about thirty mounted men.By the time I got back to camp it was longafter sunset, but a full moon shone brightlyover Kalabani, and lit up the surroundingveldt almost as light as daylight, so canteringhome was safe and pleasant work.Reveille sounded at day-break; then breakfasts,after which the column started on itsmarch to Mafeteng -a striking spectacle,for it was now accompanied by the Basutochiefs and their bodyguard.:\Iojela, alas I was attired in the garb ofcivilisation-a blue serge suit and straw hat,painfully out of keeping with his picturesquefollowing, all fine well-mounted men, nude tothe waist, but each having strapped by leatherthongs to the crown of his clean-shaven heada huge tuft of feathers three feet in length,while their leader had, in addition to his headdress,a black plume plOjecting from his forehead,and in his hand a large battle-axe.As they cantered across the veldt, sittingtheir horses like centaurs, their weird ornamentsof flowing plumes waved in the breeze·­a strangely picturesque sight.This was, I believe, the first time Britishregular troops had marched through Basutoland-sincethe 1880 war, anyhow, and onthat occasion it was a Uolonial Force.Throughout our journey there was thegreatest excitement among the natives, especiallywhen the buglers or pipers played;every village turned out as we passed, theinhabitants running and shoutiug with delight.On the outskirts of Mafeteng oue verybuxom Basuto lady insisted on taking the arm

88 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Qf the Bugle-Major and marching with himat the head of the regiment, very much to theamusement of the men, and rather to the

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 89the farm, but I was hit and could not rise,80 I crawled up to a low stone wall there happenedto be near and commenced to fire,as now and again I could see the heads ofthe soldiers showing above the rocks on thekopje." Unfortunately, the wall I lay behind wasso low that it afforded very'little cover, andthe bullets, just missing my head, struck mylegs, and I was twice shot through the feet,Finally, while aiming round the corner of a bigstone, a bullet caught me on the nose, splittingit right down and covering me with blood." This perplexed me [as he put it]. I coulddo no more, so I held up my hands and surrendered.I had two bullets through my hat,one in the thigh, one through each foot, andlastly my nose was shattered. Your men shotvery well."All honour to a brave man. A real pluckychap and fine fighter was T. Heynecke, Adjutantof Theron's Scouts.The other Boers escaped in the dusk beforethe farm buildings could be rushed with thebayonet, as our men were going to do directlyit was sufficiently dark. To have attemptedit in broad daylight would have meant uselessloss of life and probable failure.Leaving Mafeteng at break of day 011 February3rd, we start,ed on our trek south, doinga hot 14 miles along a dusty waterless track ata very slow pace, as the heat and the roughhilly road tried our oxen severely. What, withhalts and breakdowns of waggons it waslong past mid-day when 'we reached ourcamping ground near Shiloh, the only placewhere there was sufficient water for our largenumber of animals. Throughout the wholemarch our great difficulty was water, and bywhere it could be found was the length ofe~ch day's journey regulated.*Being midsummer and towards the end of along drought, many of the streams or "spruits"were quite dry; few had but a limited supply* Twice I received telegrams from Lord Kitchenerworded .. Why this delay?" a kind of .. hurryup." However. on each occasion I was able to replybriefly, and with truth, "No delay."of water, for even the torrential rain of athunderstorm very soon ran off.By two or three o'clock all our beasts,several hundred of them-oxen, horses, mules,and ponies-had been watered and turned outto graze under" cattle guards."1'he column settled down, as we hoped, fora comfortable night; but as the sun set in aglorious blaze of crimson, masses of inky-blackclouds came rolling up, the air became strangelystill and oppressive, and just at nightfall wewere in for a typical South African storm,which in no country is surpassed for violence.Deafening peals of thunder almost instantaneouswith most dazzling and perfectly terrifyingflashes of lightning were accompaniedby a hurricane and deluge of rain, so manand beast passed a bad night.Nowhere in the world have I seen thunderstormsto equal those of the uplands of SouthAfrica.February 4th.-A lovely cool morning afterthe storm, the mountains away to the eastappearing quite close, though really some fewmiles off. Marched 14 miles to the nextwater, Kornet Spruit, running big after theheavy rain. Getting all the wagons safelythrough the drift (ford) caused considerabledelay, but these Basuto streams, though, tearing down in a terrific spate after a storm,very quickly run down. All hands enjoyeda much-wanted bathe in Kornet Spruit, itbeing close to our camping-ground.Though in a neutral country we took everymilitary precaution, both on the march andwhen halted, for we were travelling very closeto the Orange River Colony, and I was twicewarned that our long, slowly moving convoywas going to be attacked. For three days aBoer Commando moved parallel to us, theirscouts often within sight.The next few days were ones of long tryingmarches, past Mohalea Hoek and Maputseng.We passed several villages, crowds of Basutosaccompanying us, principally women andchild 'en.On 6th February four robust and verylightly attired girls of 17 ~or 18 marchedior

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 91­rather pranced--along for miles, close in frontof the pipes, singing" God Save the Queen"at the top of their very lusty voices, havingbeen taught the tune, I was informed byMojela, at one of the Mission Schools. Thisincident much enlivened the march. Amongthe crowd gathered to see us pass were severalalmost nude young girls,plastered all overfrom head to foot with white, exactly as ifthey had been white-washed or pipe-dayed,even to a forked stick which each carried Igot an explanation of this from one of ourBasutoland officials, it being that the smearingof native girls is (01' perhaps was) customaryamong the heathen Basuto on their attainingthe age of 13, when they are sent to a schoolfor preparing them for matrimony.On the first day they are taken to an outof-the-wayplace (generally to a river) by theold women of the kraal, who teach them thenational songs and dances. Strange and quiteindescriba ble ceremonies are then performed,including the smeaIing over with white clay.For about three months they remain undertuition, dancing and singing, after which theywash themselves clean, except that theyanoint their hair with' a peculiar greencolouredmixture. They are then" finished,"and may be looked upon with favour by anyyoq.ng man who wants a wife, provided he hassufficient cattle to pay for the lady.To-day a Basuto brought to our camp avery smart-looking pony he wanted to sell, andthere was some lively bargaining between himand "the British Subaltern," neither understandingone single word the other said, the,proceedings being conducted by gesticulationsand signs, fingers being raised in indication ofthe price, which the young soldier fullybelieved to be in pounds He fondly imaginedhe had secured a real good bargain for £5,until our interpreter arrived on the scene andexplained that it was five cows, not sovereigns,the owner wanted!The deal was " off."Next morning we started at 5 a.m. and dida long trek to Searka Drift over the OrangeRiver; the pont helped us much with thebaggage, but for the troops the wading wasdeep and the current strong. However, ,allcl'ossed without mishap.At this point we left Basutoland and enteredthe native reserve-Quthing and the HerschelIdistrict-so our Basuto chiefs bade us farewell,but before doing so treated us to a war danceand a complimentary leave-taking, finishingup by the feather-decked bodyguard advancingin line, their plumes waving in the breeze, tillwithin a few yards of where I and the officersof the column stood; then, halting, they simultaneouslyraised their arms and shouted inchorus" Hail! Great Chief!" a complimentduly acknowledged.We then had a few parting words withl¥fojela, thanking him for his company duringthe march, and, at his request, giving him apaper with the signa;tures of all the officers.This document was really quite a work of artdrawn up by an officer (Majol' Anderson, atthat time Adjutant) who was an excellentartist, and who on a large card had most artisticallydepicted officers and men in the variousuniforms of the troops comprising the column.Mojela was delighted with it.He also asked us for a tent, but that we hadnot got to give him. Refreshment in the formof ration rum I had been specially warned wason no account to be given to any native.Late in the afte1'lloon we were visited b,vsome missionaries.Terrific storm at sunset.Next day we marched across the Telle Riverand camped for the night near Palmeitfontein,clos(l to a large reed bed which was full of avery handsome crimson-headed finch-largeflocks of them.At Palmeitfontein we were in touch withthe "wire," and I got a telegram to at oncemove to Government Drift, over the OrangeRiver, to obstruct the crossing of a Boercommando. Got all ready to start at oncewith the guns and. mounted troops, when theorder was cancelled and we were directed tocontinue·our march to Cape Colony.February 9th. - To Reitflei, or Gnatberg,through a very wild piece of scenery with cliffs

92 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Qverlooking the track, which was very roughfor wagons, and uphill till through Dulcie'sNek--a long and exceedingly hot march.February 10th. -Fifteen miles to BamboesSpruit, near the Orange River Colony border.Boer patrols approached very near us, andour Resident at Hel'srhell reported a commandoto be at Hanglip. A short march of 8~ milestook us to Herschell on the 11th February withour ox-team pretty well done up; even onstarting they were not of the best. Our marcheshad been over some very rough ground, andthe heat very trying, for though we invariablystarted at daybreak the heat was very greatafter 8 or 9 a.m.While at Herschell a prisoner was handedover to us-a Basuto who, a day or two before,had stolen the horse, rifle, and accoutrementsof one of our Mounted ·Infantry. The horsewe recovered, but the rifle and belts, I fancy,he had buried.This sportsman, rejoicing in a name whchBounded like "Red Impi," was duly hand­.cuffed and put under the charge of our mountedtroops till we reached Aliwal.On the 12th February a fifteen-mile trek tookus to Flakfontein, a large farm with the usualclump of blue gums and dam of water, onwhich last was a flock of dark-coloured wildduck.We camped near the dam.It was after "lights out," the night pitchdark and the rain coming down in torrents,when, stowed away in my blanket-bag, I wasjust dozing off to sleep.Suddenly "Halt! Who comes there ~ "

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 93Highland Light Infantry Association. (Report of Progress to Date.)GRAND MILITARY BAZAAR,To raise funds for tile Association to sec'ureand equip a Oluhhouse in Glasgow for tileold soldiers of the Highland Light Infantry,will take place in the ST. ANDREW'S HALLS, GLASGOW, ON 22ND, 23RD, & 24TH OOTOBER, 1914. Patmns and Patronesses:}

94 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Huttonburn (specialising in wicker work. Dumbarton.shire--Miss Colquhoun of Luss (specialising in potteryand china). Elgin and Nairn-lIiss Mayne, Seaton,Na.irn. Fife-Mrs. Sprot of Stravithie (specialising insoaps and scents); Mrs. Latham, 10 Hope Street, St.Andrews. Forfa_The Countess of Airlie; Mrs. Lindsay.Carnegie of Kinblethmont. Inverness·shire·~lIrs.Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Perthshire--Lady lIuir,of Blair Drummond; Lady Muir of Deanston; lira.C. H. M. M'Callum, Tayview, Birnam; Miss Speir ofCuldees, Muthill. Stirlingshire-The I,ady HelenGraham; Lady Younger of Leckie.. Sutherland andCa.ithness--lIrs. Home of Stirkoke.No. 3 StaU.-The OmnzjJeU Stall-8wccts. Patroness-The Marchioness of Breadalbane. Convener-lira.'Campbell of Ross, 24 Onslow Gardens, S. W. Stall.holders-The Lady George Campbell, Inveraray Castle,Argyll; The Lady lIargaret Campbell, Ivy House,Shrivenham; The Hon. lira. Archibald Douglas Camp.bell of Blythswood, Crosslee House, Crosslce, Ren·frewshire; Lady Campbel\.Orde, Kilmorcy, Lochgilp.head; Lady Campbell of Succoth, Garscube, Glasgow;Mrs. CampbeU of .Turl\., Argyll·; Mrs. Burnley Campbellof Ormidale, Colintraive, Argyll·; lIrs. Campbell ofKilberry, Argyll; Mrs. Adair Campbell of Tullichewan,Alexandria; Mrs. Nigel Campb.ell of Stonefield, HohnerCourt, Hohner Green, Amersham, Bucks; Mrs. Camp.bell of Dudhope, The Golden Farm, Cirencester; Mrs.Campbell of Auchindarroch, Lochgilphea,d ; lira. PearoeCampbell, 9 Lynedoch Crescent, Glasgow; Mrs. WaiterCampbell, 39 Ennismore Gardens, KW.No. 4 Stall.-The Game Stall. Patroness":'-'TheMarchioness of Tullibardine. Convener-Lt.•ColonelA. A. Wolfe Murray, H.L,I.No. 5 Stall.-The l11ackenzie and ROBS and OromartyEltaU - Scottish Industries, etc. Patroness l'he·Countess of Cromartie. Joint Conver>ers-Mrs. Mac.kenzie of Ord, Ord House, Muir of Ord; Mrs. Haldane,Bt. Katherine'B, Fortrose. Supporters and Stall.holders-The Countess de Serra Largo; The Hon..Jean Bruce, Kennet, Alloa; Mrs. Douglas.Hamilton,St. Mary's, Melrose; Mrs. Douglass; Miss Hamilton ofCochno, Duntocher:; Mrs. Fraser·Mackenzie of Allan.grange, Bunchrew, Inverness·; The Misses Mackenzieof Farr, Daviot.No. 6 Stall.-Scotland South of Forth and Clyde.Patroness-The Countess of Minto. Convener--Cap.tain R. C. W. Alston, H:L.I., The Barracks, Hamilton.Supporters and Sta.llh6Iders~-Ayrshire-The Countess·of Eglinton and Winton; Mrs. Jas. Arthur of Mont.gomerie, Tarbolton. Berwickshire-The Lady Dun.glass, Spriughill, Coldstream. Edinburgh-Mrs. H. G.Younger of Benmore, 21 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh.Kirkcudbright and Wigtownshire-Mrs. FlemingHamilton cf Craighlaw, Khkeowan (glass and water.,colours). Linlithgowshire-The Marchioness of Linlith·gow. Renfrewshire-Lady Stirling.:Maxwell of Pollok,Pollokshaws; The Lady Georgiana Mure, Hall of Cald.well, Uplawmoor; Mrs. W. Coats, Woodside, Paisley.No. 7 Stall.-The Flmver Stall. Patroness-TheLady Inverclyde. Convener-The Lady Inverclyde.Smllholders--Mrs. Bryce Allan, The Cliff, WemyssBay; The Hon. Mrs. Douglas Campbell of Mains;Mrs. Fergusson.Buehanan of Auchintorlie; Mrs. ClarkNeill, Curling Hall, Large; llrs. Mann Thomson,Dankeith, Kilmarnock·; lira.•T. B. Thorneycroft, Hill.house, Ayrshire. Assistants-The Hon. Emily Burns;'The Hon. Muriel Burns·; Miss Nit.a, Allan.No. 8 StaR-Oity of Glasgow Stall-Artieles ferChildren and Dolls. Patronesses-The Lady Laming.ton; Lady Stirling.Maxwell. Joint.Conveners--l.adylI'Innes Shaw, Dunard, Dowanhill, Glasgow; Mrs..Tames !Alburn, Junr., 8 Queen's Gardens, Dowanhill.Stallholders-Lady Wilson, of Airdrie House, Airdrie;Mrs. Douglas Brown, 11 Highburgh Terrace, Glasgow;Mrs. J. C. Campbell, 11 Park Circus, Glasgow; Mrs.Cochrane, :l MOlltgomerie Quadrant, Glasgow; Mrs.F. Hareourt Kitchen,l1 Bowmont Gardens, Glasgow;Mrs. Lilburn of G1enlora, Lochwinnoch; Mrs. R. C. Mac.kenzie of Edinbarnet, Duntocher; Mrs. F. L. Morrison,Ashcraig, Kelvinside, Glasgow; Miss Reid, Belmont,Springburn, Glasgow; Mrs. T. W. M. Watson, 16 Bel.haven Terrace, Glasgow.No. 9 StaU.-The lsl Battalion Highland Light In.fantry (late tht H.L.I.)-Indian and Kashmir Goods.Patroness-Lady Hildyard. Convener--Mrs. GeorgeWiL~on, Ochihiew, Stirling. StaUholders-The LadyRuthven, Newland, Gorebridge, Midlothian; LadyCameron, 39 Hyde Park Gate, S.W. ; Mrs. R. W. H.Anderson, Northfield, Colinsburgh, Fife; Mrs. W .•T.Anderson, 18 Woodside Terrace, Glasgow; Mrs. A. N. E.Browne, Samieston, Helensburgh; ]'lrs. B. C. Bridge,The Farm, Colinton; Mrs. Buchanan Derol'an, Stirling;Miss Cowan, 3 Kew Terrace, Glasgow; Mrs. AlastairMa!colm, Old Farm House, Motspur Park, Maiden;Mrs. F. M. Reid, 31 Rossetti Mansions, Chelsea, London;Miss Ronaldson, 3 Abingdon Gardens, Kensington W.;Mrs. Stewart, Davo House, Fordoun, Kincardincshire;Mrs. Staunton, Monkt

HIGHLAND LIGHTINFANTRY CHRONlCLE. 95(2) To assist serving members on discharge or transferto the Army Reserve to obtain employment.(3) To foster a feeling of esprit de wrps amongstall ranks past and present, and to keep np connectionwith old comra.des_(4) To aid men when on travel in search of employmentby advancing or paying their railway fares andlodgings at the discretion of the Commi!tee concerned.(6) To give financial assistance or gifts in kind toits members, or widows or children of members, whoare in distressed circumstances.(6) In case of death to provide for the burial of anymember, if aid is required.(7) To grant small pensions to aged and infirmmembers for the purpose of paying house rents.(8) To help men in needy circumstances and who areunable to work to be placed in charitable institutions.(9) To assist widows of deceased members in gettingtheir children nominated for schools or other charitableor benevolent institutions.(10) To maintain the good name of the Regiment inevery possible way.OBJECTS OF THE CLUB,Briefly the objects of the Club would be :­(1) To form a meeting place amid congenial &urroundingsfor the old soldiers of the Regiment.(2)lTo~ provide bed and board at reasonable ratesfftl' its.members.(3) To provide reading and recreation rooms, etc"for the benefit of its members,(4) Generally to be a Club conducted on the lines ofa good Social Club.REASO!

96HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.H.L.I. NatioDal Reserve.AT a Meeting held in Glasgow ofthe Secretaries of the NationalReserve-presided over by ColonelGra.nt, M.V.O.-a New Scheme ofOrganisation was brought forward forthe forming of Battalions, and as theH.L.I. Contingent is only some 137strong at present it is sincerely hopedthat a large number -will in the verynear future join our ranks, and thuskeep up, in the City of Glasgow, thehonour of the old Regiment.All particular.s and forms of enrolmentmay be had at any time fromMr. G. J. Taylor, Secretary, 4 BattlefieldGardens, Langside, Glasgow,who will be pleased to communicatewith any of the old corps on thematter.The IncorporatedSOLDIERS' and SAILORS' HELPSOCIETY(Edlnburch and Leith Branch),No. 11 STAFFORD STREET, EDINBURGH.Patron-His MaJesty the KlnCPresldent-H.R.H. Prln0888 Christian of 8ohleewlg-Holet8in.Ohai,.,nan-Colonel P. O. NEWBtGGING. Ho". T·reailUr,,·-T. HECTOR SMITH, Esq., 42 St. Andrew Square. Secreta,·y and A/anager-Mr. JOHN MACMR"". The Objects 0" the 80ciety are-1. To ....i.t men diseharged from the Army and Navy in obtain·iDg employment.2. To help Soldiers and Sailors g throughEdinou of employment hy pro withfor a few days, and tedillness and debilityj &le., are in necessitouscircumstances.3. To teach useful trades to men who have been discharged asmedically unfit, aud who by re...on of their disability,consequent on their service, are unable to take ordinaryemployment; and to make such cases (... far "s possible)Belt·supporting, by dispo.ing of the work they turn out.The men are paid at the rate of 12•• per week whilelearning.Subscriptions and Donations are urgently neededto eup!'ort and extend this work, and 81Wh will begratefully received and acknowledge(l.SCOTTISH:: Ilaual and mmtarp "tltrans' •.Rtsidtnct and tabour WorksbOJ)sWhlteford House, Canongate, Edinburgh., OBJECTS.To provide for Ex-Naval and Military Men :-1. Food and a night's shelter free of charge for the homeless andfriendle>s.2. Bed and Board In return for labour given.a. Board a.nd cubicle accommodation for Pensioners, whosepensions ma.y be assigned in security therefor.4. Instruction for men in some trade or craft on return tooivil life.5. !,'acillties for those out of employment to keep up and improvetheir proficiency in their particular trade.ACCOMMODATION.The Re.idence has aooommodation for 250 men.INDUSTRIES.The Workshops provide the following industries for the men :­Firewood Making'.House Paint!n!!'.Waste.Paper Sorting. Wiudow Cleanmg.Joinery.Gardening.Circular Addresmng.Bill Distributing.&0., &c.CHAROES OF ADMISSION.Life Penelonere.- Board and I,edgings on assigning theirpensions, any balance being relunded to them after payingtherefor.2. Lodgers' Dormltory.-Bed and Board, 18. per day. Bed andBoard (cnbioles), Is. 2d, per day, or Ss. per week.3. Casual8' Dormlt8ry.-Bed only,2d. Bed and Breakfast,4d.4. Labour Home..-Bed and Board in return for work.sconlSH SOCIETY for EMPLOYMENT- OF­RESERVE and DISCHARGED SOLDIERS,106 Hanover Street, Edinburgh.Patr&IlS-The Right Hon. the Earl of Ros1

Dlgbland (Igbt InfantrA) Cbronlclt. VOL. XIV., No. 3. JULY, 1914. PmCE FOURPENCE.Editor's Notes.THE EditQr has to acknQwledge with manythanks the following dQnations and subscriptionsfor 1914, received since last issue ;.-Gen. Sir Henry J. T. Hildyard, G.C.B., 5s.;Col. Kays, 10s.; Gen. Craigie, 5s.; SirJohn St. George, 10s.; Col. Stockwell, D.S.O.;CDl. Balfour, 5s.; Capt. Bridge, 5s.; Capt.G. B. M'Queen, 5s.; Gen. Kelham, C.B., 5s. ;. Lady Camero.n, 5s.; Mrs. Farie, 5s.; W. J.Anderson, Esq., 5s.; M. Fox, Esq., 5s.Depot Notes.THE BARRACKS,HnHLTOx, 25th ivlay, 1914.IT is much· regretted that,· owing to. theSuh·Editor being ill, the Depot Notes fQr thelast quarter's CHRONJOJ,E were somewhatneglected. However, he has now returned,and will endeavour to make up for the pastneglect by supplying mQre complete notes inthe futute.The personnel at the Depot has changedcQnsiderably during the last few mo.uths. Inthe :first place we have los.t Qur Adjutant,Oaptain Knight., who has returned to. the 1stBattaliQn Qne~tion of his to.ur of dutyhere. We lea.tn that he spent a few ho.urs inLondon ,before depa.rture, and fo.und things. going qni.te 81lloothly there.Captain AlstQn has taken his place, and so.the Depot have qualified their grief at biddingfarewell to Qne by the joy experienced inwelco.ming the Qther.Captain Martin has gQne to. the 2nd Battalion,and Captain Forbes has co.me in hisplace.The musketry seaso.n being nQW in fullswing, sPo.rt (with the exceptiQn o.f gQlf) issQmewhat in abeyance, but we always manageto play for the SwintQn lIedal, ably won thismonth by Captain Halswell (the handicapper).Captain Alsto.n is shaping well, aud if hepractises a little mo.re he will no. dQubt beable to give most of us a good game!Captain Lee kie Ewing, having gQt married,has returned to. the Depo.t, but is IDst to theMess. His wife, hQwever, has nDt yet stDppedthe piping, with the result that he o.btained afirst, seco.nd, and third prize at the SCDttishPipers Society's annual competition, held inEdinburgh Dn the 20th May. 2nd Lieut.Powell, who had very sportingly come up fromAldershot fDr the Qne night in order to compete,.won the novices' marches, and was thirdin the open marches-a very well meritedreward. Mr. Lilburn managed to get secDndin the reels, but, having Qmitted to. bringhis dancing shDes, he sacrificed a pair DfstQckings in dDing so.Captain Leckie Ewing has been placedeither second or third fnr the last few years

98 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.in the piobaireachd, but has not yet succeededin bearing off the much-coveted trophy.However, he has already selected his tune fornext year, and we hope he will win.Great preparations are being made for theH.I•.I. bazaar to be held in October, and itpromises to be a great success.Our annual training starts on the 13th ofJune, and this year we are not to be brigaded,so will have more time for Company work.The camping ground at Tinto has been changed,and so long as we are not planted in a bog itshould be for the better.THINGS WE WANT TO KNOW.WAl'lN'T it rather incQllsiderate of tb,e largeand long officer to strain the lady's sofa 1 Andwhat did'the country cousin say 1Isn't it better to split your own finger nailthan to damage someone else's furniture 1What is the proper fare from St. James' toEuston, and how much did the taxi of thegallant officer who was delayed en route:register 1What did the delay work out at in time,and did it eonstitute a record in smartness 1Why was the stationmaster degraded tothe rank of a French porter?Is it true that the strain of looking afterthe baggage was too much for the ex-station·master's heart ~Who is the officer who has never succeededin going round the Hamilton Golf Course inunder 120? Does he talk much about golf?Has he ever beaten anyone 1 And is thevanquished officer taking to croquet?RECRUITS JOINED SINCE LAST ISSC'E.12262 Pte. D. Jack. 12294 Pte. B. }1itehell.12263 Pte. J. Donnelly. 12295 Pte. C. O'Rafferty.12264 Pte. W. Evane. 12311 Pte. E. Winters.12265 Pte.J. Smith. 12312 Pte. G. Gilchrist.12281 Pte. J. Hun1;er. 12313 Pte. H. Gray.12282 Pte. A. Logan. 12314 Pte. W. Murray.12283 Pte. J. Johnston. 12315 Pte. T. Buchanan.12284 Pte. J. Kershaw. 12316 Pte. T. M'Kernan.12285 Pte. R. Hill. 12317 Pte. J. Connor.12286 Pte. R. Morrow. 12318 Pte. J. Fowler.12287 Pte. J. North. 12319 Pte. H. M'Laughlin.12288 Pte. M. Ashe. 12320 Pte. D. Collison.12289 Pte. T. Donaldson. 12321 Pte. A. Kelly.12290 Pte. T. M'Gonigle. 12322 Pte. P. Leith.12291 Pte. G. Watterson. 12323 Pte. J. Spenee.12292 Pte. D. Urquhart. 12324 Pte. D. Graham.12293 Pte. R. Wilson.DISCHARGES.7322 Sergt. R. Whapham, on termination of his 1stperiod of engagement, dated 3rd April, 191.4.4877 Q.M.·Sergt. H. Griffith, having claimed after three months notice, to pension, 1st May, 1914. 4906 C.-Sergt. G. Taylor, on termination of his 2nd period of engagement, t{) pension, dated 6.th June, 1914. TRANSFERRED TO ARMY RESERVE.9749 Pte. G. Milna. 9650 L.-Cpl. J. Gouldie.10451 Pte. J. Turner. 10739 Pte. R. Sawers.9925 Pte. W. Wilson.10285 Pte. '1'. Tonner.10757 CorpI. A. Frost.ARRIVALS (and Posted for Duty with the 3rd BattalionSpecial Reserve).11743 Pte.•T. Bryson, from 2nd H.L.I., 13th March,1914.11906 Pte. W. Donald, from 2nd H.L.I., 17th April,1914.11428 CorpI. A. Gould, from 2nd H.L.I., 17th April,1914.7655 Pte. J. Houston, from 2nd H.L.I.,2·7th May.1914.POSTING AND TRANSFERS.7224 Sergt. N. Newberry, posted to Permaneat,St&ff.3rd Battalion H.L.I., from 1st BattalipnH.L.I., 3rd April, 1914.'5482 C.-Sergt. A. Hair, posted to PermanenF800.ff;8th Battalion H.L.I., from 3rd BattalionH.L.I., 16th ],;lay, 1914.5575 C.·Sergt. R. M'Farlane, posted to PermanentStaff, 3rd Battalion H.L.I., from 2ndBattalion H.L.I., 1st May, 1'914.ApPOINTME~'TS AND PROMOTIONS.6092 C .. Sergt. (O.R.S.) W. Urquhart, promotedQ.M.·Sergt. (O.R.S.). from 17th April. 1914.5575 C.-Sergt. R. M'Farlane, promoted Q.M.·Sergt.,vice Griffiths, from 1st May, 1914.6790 Sergt. O. Watt, promoted C.-Sergt., vice Hair,from 15th May, 1914.(1489 Sergt.. C. Day, promoted C.-Sergt., vice Taylor.from 7th June, 1914.AWARDS AND GJl.ANTS..5482 C.-Sergt. A. Hair, awarded the Long Serviceand Good Conduct Medal (with Gratuity),A.O., 99/14.6006 C.·Sergt. W. Anderson, awarded the LongService and Good Conduct Medal (withGratuity), A.O., 99/14.9375 Sergt .. Piper J. Taylor, awarded the Long Serviceand Good Conduct Medal (with 'Gratuity),A.O., 00/14.AWARDS AND GRANTS (Granted Proficiency Pay at6d. per diem). 11853L.-CpI. J. Paterson. 11679 Pte. A. M'Lean. 10469 Pte. W. Land. 11011 Pte. J: :Penny. 11830 Pte. J. Bryden. 11341 Pte. J: Borley. 11906 Pte. J. Donald. 11931 Pte. J.Graham. RE ·ENGAGEMENTS.5817 C.·Sergt. J. Logan, permitted to continue in theService beyond 21 years, fora periodpf 2 !years, dated from 22nd September, 1.914.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 99, CERTIFICATES.Awarded 2nd Class Army School Certificates.12262 Pte, D. Jack. 12287 Pte. J. North,Awarded 3rd Class Army, School Certificates.12240 Pte. J. Milligan. 12262 Pte. D. Jack,12243 Pte. J. Laird. 12281 Pte. J. Hunter.12247 Pte. P. Lenaghan. 12311 Pte. E. Winte~.12252 Pte. J. M'Neilly. 12312 Pte. G. Gilchrist.12253 Pte. A. M'Donald.BIRTHS.LOOKYER.-At Hamilton Barracks (Married Quarters).on the 24th April, 1914, the wife of 6488 Sergt.·Bugler Lockyer, P.S., 3rd H.L.I., of a daughter.GAZETTE.28th March, 1914.-Lieut. L. Cornish resigns his Commission.28th March, 1914.-2nd Lieut. D. M. MurraY·Lyon,to be Lieutenant,16th March, 1914.-Quartermaster and Hon. Lieut.J. E. Taylor is granted the honorary rank ofCaptain. , ,29th April, 1914.-Lieut. E. E. Loch is seconded forService under Colonial Ofiice.29th April, 1914.-2nd Lieut. G. M. H. Hende~on, tobe Lieutenant., , '2nd May, 1914.-Lieut. H. H. Lean resigns his Com·mission.10th June, 1914.-The under·mentioned successfulcandidate at the Competitive Examination ofOfficers of the Special Reserve, held in Marchlast, to be Second Lieutenant :-Evan ,RonaldHoratio Keith MacDonald, from 3rd BattalionH,L,I.GENERAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS.28th ?!:la.roh, 1914. - C. L. Cornish, late Lieut.,H.L.I., t~ be Lieutennat.4TH BATTALION SPECIAL RESERVE.4th April, 1914.-A. H. Russell, late 2nd Lieut., to beLieutenant.5th Ma.y, 1914,-2nd Lieut. (on probation) G. P. Hallis confirmed in his rank.6th June, 1914.-Cadet Herbert Selwyn Aston, fromInns of Court, Office~' Training Corps, t~ be2nd Lieutenant (on probation).TERRITORIAL FORCE. 8th BATTALION H.L.1. 1st May, 1914.-Hugh Deacon Griffith (late Q.M,·Sergt,, Highland Light Infantry), to be Quartermasterwith the honorary rank of Lieutenant.-,51; I'1st Battalion News.SOLON, SIMLA HILLS,PUNJAUB, INDIA,23rd May, 1914.DEAR MR. EDITOR,, Keen competition for the AllanCup closed our sporting events before, webroke up for the hot weather. The start forthis race was a grand thing to see, and Iunderstand everyone who started got thecours\,\, :whicn this year, was longer and more'severe than any before" extending to sevenmiles. "I" Company~now the new" D"-won the cup, and are much to be congratulated.About the same ,t,ime the officers playedoff the "Swinton Golf Medal," which waswon by the Colonel, witn a liberal, handicapof 30 and the regimental score of 71. "On the 4th April Headquarters and the new" A" and "D" Companies (old "A" and"B," " I " and" K," £or we have now, adoptedthe four-Company system), under MajorMurray, set out on their march to Solon.They had the very worst of weather, and onseveral occasions were not only soakedthrough but had their camp nearly washedaway. Most extraordinary weather for thetime of year in India, but Major Murray tellsme he liked it, as it reminded him of home!On the 9th April they all reached Solon inexcellent spirits, and at once began to settledown in their new quarters. Solon itsel£ is atiny cantonment situated in the Simla hills,half-way up the old Tonga Road to Simla,shut in on two sides by the native State ofBaghat, and on the other by Patiala. Thehutting accommodation is only sufficient forhalf a Battalion, but is very compact, and thesurrounding scenery is lovely. The mightyChor, with its snow cap, lies to the N.E.of us. This famous mountain all those whowere in Chakrata years ago will remember,from where it was quite visible to the N.W.Wild flowers of all colours abound, and thefestoons of white clustering roses remind us

100 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.~-------==:::....::::.==.:..~~~~~~:....-----~---?f the days in Chakrata. The parade groundIS our only recreation space, and as the khudgoes dow~steeply on two sides football andhockey are played at a disadvantage; neverth~lessthe monthly games are thoroughlyenjoyed and well patronised.The officers and sergeants have their owntennis grounds. on ot~er flat spaces, but Ifancy the loss m balls IS very considerable.About the middle of April we were all gladto welcome . Captain Knight out from homelooking very well, and as keen as yore on bothpolo and football. With his advent and thekeen assistance of Captain Poll ok-Morris andothers, I look quite hopefully forward to theRegiment taking its place again in the polofield. Already I hear of ponies being gottogether, and with the return from home ofCaptain Walker ~nd Mr. Campbell at an early?ate the ball WIll doubtless be set a-rollingm true earnest.Ou~ Cal~utta finalist, ably assisted by Mr."¥ox, IS laymg out a most sporting golf courseJust beyond the stop-butts, 'which bids fairto. be a great s~c~ess, besides being a greatadjunct to our hmlted recreations.To signalise their arrival in India MajorMurray an.d Ca~tain Baird have presentedthe BattalIon WIth a very handsome silverChallenge Cup for bayonet fighting-makinga very fine addition to the cups we alreadyhave for different events-and we extend tothem our hearty thanks, feeling sure theircup will be very keenly contested before theend of the year.~he monthly sports this summer are fillingtheIr ~sual place, and are being well attendedboth m Ambala and Solon. This year thecontests are by platoons during the summerand the Stockwell Challenge Shield will b~competed for in the plains during the cold:weathe.r by Companies, as it was foundImpOSSIble, under present conditions to carryit on as in former years.'As I write, our popular Chaplain, the Rev.Mr. Macpherson, is sailing from Bombay forhome on three months leave and next~eek Captain Stevens starts off'to visit hisnative land for a ~imilar period, and we hopethey may both enJoy a very happy time andcome back to us refreshed and all the betterfor their well-earned leave. Captain Stevenshas not seen his native land since he sailedfrom Southampton in 1899 to go to theSouth African War.On the 29th May a.bout fourteen of usintend being present at the levee in Simla ,w~ere we shall doubtless meet many oldfrIends. .I t will interest old 1st Battalion officers toknow that the Sirhind Brigade, to which webelong, is at the present time being commandedby Colonel G. Thesiger, C.B., C.M.G.,whom many will remember in the old days atCurragh. We are expecting a visit from himshortly.Since last I wrote Captain and Mrs. Walkerhave gone off on leave to England, and alsoMr. Campbell, but we hope to see them allback.sh?rtly ready f~r work. Captain Pollok­MorrIS mtends runDIng home in July for afew months to fetch Mrs. Poll ok-Morris.We all hope she will have benefited greatlyby her change home.From Ambala .1 hear of an American polotournament havmg been played in whichCaptain Pollok-Morris and Messrs: Campbell,Stewart, and Kerr took part and thoughthey did not win outright they ";on two games,lost one, and drew one.. Our programme for the coming cold weatherIncludes another visit to Hoshiarpur, and we0:uy hope we shall be sent this time by adIfferent route than last year and avoidtoiling day by day through deep sand.I heard a rather good teetotal story theother day, which may amuse those who havenot heard it before.A to~l abstainer, feeling run down, cons,?-ltedhIS doctor, who, after careful examinatlOn,declared it as his opinion that a littlestimulant was all that was necessary. "Thatdoctor, would be impossible for me." "Just~~ke a little.surreptitiously,". was the .reply.No one will know. Say m vour shavingwater in the mornings. Just a 'mouthful.". A .few days a,fter the doctor called again tomqmre, when the servant replied :-" Oh,he's all to blazes! He's gone stark, staringmad! ~e does. nothing but shave all day! "As I SIt lookmg out of my window I cansee" away over there" Sabathu where ourold friends the. 5th Fusiliers r~cei \Ted newColours at the hands of RE. The Viceroy lastweek, and we wish them all the best of luck.R W. H. RTHE ALJ...AN CUP (CROSs..COlfNTRY).THE annual inter· Company cross· country runfor tbe cup pl'e:lent~d by Capt. J. Y. Allan,late 7lst H.L.I., took place this year on :31stMarch, shortly before the half-Battalion leftfor Solon. The conditions were :-Two full

LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 101ranks and eighteen men to represent eachCompany. The course chosen by a committeewas walked over by the teams on the morningof the run. It was about six and a half milesin length, and the time allowed to completeit was fifty minutes.From the starting point at the DetentionBarracks the course lay across open groundto the railway line, under the bridge, and ina N.W. direction for almost three miles ofbroken country, intersected by thiok cactushedges, llullahs, and deep ditches. It thenturned right-handed under the railway andGrand Trunk road, through woods and acrossploughed fields, which the runners found verytrying, and finally homewards past thedairy farm and across the brigade paradeand polo grounds to thp. finishing post inbarracks.At the farthest point from home a prettysevere obstacle in the way of a deep" in andout" double jump, formed by the dried-upchannels of some irrigation works, was encountered.Here a slight check occurred atone time, owing to the strange behaviour ofthe flagman marking the point, who wasdescried running round in circles like a lunatic.It turned out, however, that it was merely aswarm of wasps or hornets who had taken afancy to his somewhat scantily covered person,and luckily both he and the runners passingat the time escaped without any damagebeing done. In fact it resulted in a distinctspurt on the part of some of them-which may,or may not, have affected the result of therace.At the winning post there was an excitingtussle for first place between Pte. Forbes(" I ") and Pte. Penman (" D "). The formerled until within twenty yards of home, whenPenman, by a fine sprint, caught and passedhim and won by a few yards. As the runnerscame in it was seen that it would be a fairlyclose finish between "I" and "H" Companies.The. former had a good proportionof the first men home, while "H" came inwell together. The final result was :-lst," I" Company, 841 points; 2nd, "H"Company, 899 points; 3rd, "D" Company(holders), 935 points.The first ten men in, to whom prizes weregiven (besides three silver medals presentedby the R.A.T.A. to their first three membershome), .were :-1, Pte. Penman, "D".; 2,Pte. Forbes, "I"; 3, L.-C. Quinn,." D " ;4, Pte. Mullen, "I"; 5, L.-C. Bevis, "A";.6, L.-C. Phillips, "H"; 7, Pte. M'Ewen," G "; 8, Pte. L'Enfant, "A"; 9, Pte.Patterson, "D"; 10, L.-C. Willis, "H."Altogether the run was a pretty severetest, .'and those taking part in it, especiallythose who do not figure in the prize list, areto be congratulated on the game way in whichthey stuck to it, and on the large number whocompleted th€ course.SWINTON GOLF MEDAL.THIS annual competition Was held (in spiteof the protests of our Padre) on Sunday the29th ~farch, and resulted in a very closefinish. After the first nine holes CaptainWalker seemed a likely winner, but he spoiledhis score by getting into a bunker at theseventeenth and taking a seven. With onlyColonel Ronaldson and Major Murray tocome in the best return was 73, and by thistime it was getting very dark, but from Qurchairs in front of the clubhouse we couldjust see the Colonel playing his shots (with adozen' or more age wallahs, some in front andsome to the flanks, under the able directionof the Mess President). So well did this littleband of scouts carry out their duties that noballs were lost, and Colonel Ronaldson holedout an easy winner by two strokes. Everyonewas delighted to see that he had foundhis old form again, but he will have to becarefully watched by the handicapping committeenext year. The following were thebest scores :­Col. Ronaldson, 101 less 30-71Lieut. Pitts Tucker, 73 scr. -73Captain Walker, .. 76 less 2-742nd Lieut. Barry, 90 less 15-75Major :Noyes, 88 less 12-762nd Lieut. Cowan, 90 less 10-80Lieut. Pox, 83 less 3-80Lieut. Anderson, .• 84 less 3-81HOCKEY.BEFORE the half-Battalion procealled toSolon it was decided to play off the annualInter-Company Hockey Tournament to decidethe cupholders for 1914. The first roundresulted as follows :­"K," 1; "I," O."F," 1; "B," O.Scorer, L.-Sergt. Scevity.Scorer, Pte. Marshall .."D," 1 ; "A," O. Scorer, Pte. Biggar."H," 3; "G," O. Scorers-Pte. Willis (2),Col.-Sergt. Goldie (I). .As will be seen, the previous holders, " A"Company, did not survive the first round .Two splendid games were witnessed in the

102 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.semi·final, "F" beating "K" by 1 goal tonil, !lcored by Pte. Marshall. "H" b~at" D" by 4 goals to 3 after a grand uphillgame on "D's" part, who were twice threegoals down. Col.-Sergt. Goldie performed the" hat trick," and Pte. Willis 1 goal, for "H"Company. For" 0 " Company Pte. O'Rourkegot 2 goals, and CorpI. Champion 1.The final now lay between" H" and" F,"and it required two games to decide theissue, a draw of no goals being the first result.In the second game Lieut. Stewart scored apretty and clever goal for "H" Companywith about ten minute\il of the game to go,and the final whistle found "H" Companywinners for the· third year out of four.They have appeared in the final each year,which speaks volumes for their hockeyabilities. Sergt. M'Menemyand Pte. Marshallplayed splendid hockey for the losers." H" Company's team-Bugler Bowman;Capt. Walker, Pte. Wildgoose, Pte. Hendry,Lieut. Stewart, Pte. Reid, L.-Corpl. Willis,Pte. Sergeant, Col.-Sergt. Goldie, Pte. Willis,and Pte. M'Luckie." F" Company's team-Pte. Gorman, Pte.Haddow, Sergt. M'Menemy, Piper White, Pte.Marshall, Pte. Henderson, Col.-Sergt. Lawrie,Pte. Reid, Lieut. Ken, Pte. Spence, L.-Corpl.Naish.SPORTS.ON Thursday, 29th April, we brought off ourfirst series of monthly games for the hotweather in our hill station-Solon.Two previous evenings were required torun off the heats in the 100 yards race.As it has been decided to have large battaliongames at the close of the year to decidepossession of the Stockwell Challenge Shield,the monthly games decide who shall becomeholders of a Platoon Cup which has beengranted. Events for Platoon Cup are markedwith a star, thus *.THREE·LEGGED RACE.-lst, Bandsmen Young andM'Gonigle; 2nd, Ptes. Campbell and Connor, LeftHalf "A"; 3rd, L.·Corpls. Horsley and Rattray.A large number of couples entered, and great diffi·culty was experienced in placing the winners, all being80 close at the finish.*PUT'l'ING THE SHOT.-1st, Pte. M'Donald, LeftHalf" C " Coy., 21 ft. 61 in.; 2nd, Pte. Dibley, No. 15Platoon, 20 ft. 5 in.; 3rd, Bug. Dewar, No. 14 Platoon,20 ft. 3 in.As no shot was available, a 28·1b. measure wasutili.~ed, the putting being very good.NAPPIES RACE.-lst, L.·CorpI. Horsley and CorpI.Stallard; 2nd, Ptes. Storrie and Wishart.This was a very amusing and novel event. Oneman stood still and the other ran to him from a distanceof 5{) yards and lathered his partner's face with soap,then shaved him with a piece of stick. and when corn·pleted they linked arms and ran to the winning·post.Great laughter and lightning shaves were the outcome.EGG AND BUCKET RACE.-1st,· L.-Corpl. Rattray,"A" Coy.; 2nd. Pte. Storrie, "D" Coy.; 3rd, Pte.Hogg, " A " Coy.The competitors ran to some large tubs which con·tained a: number of eggs, the tubs being filled withwater; and each man had to seize an egg with hismouth and run to a winning. post with the egg unbroken.*100 YARDS (Final).-lst Sergt. Henderson, No. 11)Platoon; 2nd, L.-Corpl. Horsley, "B" Coy.; 3rd,Pte. Horn, No. 4 Platoon. 'This was a splendid race, and the favourite had to becontent with second place, Sergt. Henderson runninga strong race. Time-U secs.DOG RACE.-lst, Bandsman Cameron (" Harry");2nd. Bandsman Anderson (U Bruce"); 3rd, CaptainPringle, M.V.O. (" Bonita ").Quite twenty of the canine tribe lined up for theSolon Waterloo Cup. and again the judges had theirwork cut out in awarding places.*Two MILES RACE.-lst, Pte. Forbes, No. 14 Platoon;2nd, L,.Corpl. Beavis, No. 2 Platoon; 3rd, L.·Corpl.JinkB, No. 3 Platoon; 4th, Pte. Welsh, No. 2 Platoon.This, the last event of the programme, was a goodone, and L.·Corpl. Beavis set a good pace all the way,being bea.ten in the last 40 yards by Pte. Forbes, whofinished with judgment.The band helped greatly towards thesuccess of the afternoon with an excellentprogramme, which was. appreciated by allranks.On the 21st of May we held our monthlygames, and owing to the numerous entriesfor the championship events, which were the220 yards and half-mile races, it was necessaryto devote two evenings to deciding the heatsand also to commence our platoon tug-of-wartourney for the season.A very pleasant afternoon in Solon saw alarge percentage of the half-Battalion turnout prompt at 5 p.m. to witness and participatein the events.*220 YARDS (Semi.Final).-1st Heat-1st, Sergt.Henderson (16); 2nd, CorpI. Herbert (15); 3rd, Pte,Horn (4). 2nd Heat-1st, Pte. Austin (3); 2nd, Pte.Campbell (3). Both hea.ts were keenly contested,and the above five were left, out of an entry of 90,to contest the final, which resulted as follows :-lst,Sergt. Henderson; 2nd, Pte. Horn; 3rd, Pte. Camp.bell.1st and 2nd man had a great tussle up the straightfor premier honours, and two yards separated .them. atthe finish.(The number against each Dame in brackets indicatesthe platoon which the individual belongs to.)

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.loaPLATOON RELAY TUG-oF-WAR.-A lot could be saida.bout this novel event. This is a faithful accountby one who performed :-Each platoon consisted of1 Officer, 1 Sergt., 1 Corpl.; 1 L. -Corpl., 1 Pte., 1 Piper,1 Bugler, and 1 Staff Sergt. or Warrant Officer (i.e.,Sergt.·Major, Bandmaster, Sergt.·Bugrer, Sergt.-Piper,Coy. Sergt .. Major, or Coy. Q.M.·Sergt.). The oppqsingplatoons faced each other the length of the footballfield apart, and on a given signal the officers of eachstart

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.------------ --------------~~---- ---------------'­half. Both sides started off badly, but theTerrors soon began to press, and brought theball into the opposing circle. Several wideshots were made at goal, and eventuallyH.L.I. cleared. _The game became faster, andboth _sides played harder. The Terrors'forward line defeated the H.L.I. forwardswith th~ir tactios and combination; thus itbecame a defensive game for the H.L.I.However, the H.L.I. obtained an opening,and the inside left scored the first goal of thematch with a well-placed shot. Half-timewas called, and the game commenced againwith the score 1-0 in favour of the H.L.I.The Terrors pressed continually, and hadnumerous shots at the opposing goal, butfailed to score. Corners were frequent, butwere always saved. As time drew near thegame became very exciting, but the previousscore was not altered, and the H.L.I. won thematch by 1-0 goals. I think the better side lost,as their experience of the game was fargreater than the winning team, and theircombination better. The Terrors had wonthis tournament every year previously. Asregards the winners, they played one of thebest games as a side since their coming toAmbala. I might particularly mention Sergt.M'Menemy, Pte. Marshall, and Sergt. Scevity.The latter, unfortunately, hurt his foot afterhalf-time.THE WING, AMBALA.OWING to the four Companies and the Headquartersof the Battalion being at Solon forthe sum;mer months the monthly games forthe Stockwell Shield cannot take place, itbeing decided that the competition for thismuch-coveted trophy should take place afterthe return of the Headquarters to Ambala,about next October.In order to keep the athletes of the Wingin training, and to discover new talent, aseries of games are being held monthly.There is no trophy up for oompetition, butmoney prizes are awarded for each event.Besides these monthly games, various footballand ot,her Leagues are being held from time totime, so that the Wing is not behind theHeadquarters in the way of sport, wherethey have a Platoon Cup up for competition.The first of these monthly games was heldon 7th May in glorious weather, all events,. with . the exception of the bicycle race, beingkeenly contested. The pipers of the 27thPunjabis from Tank, at present attaohed tothe Battalion for instruction, provided themnsic, so that on the whole a pleasant afternoonwas spent. ­The following events' were d~cided :­LAND-BOAT RACE.-Ist, Pte. Brooks's Crew (" C") ;2nd, Pte. Biggar's Crew (" B ").This event cs-used good fun, two boats becomingwrecked near "the port," the crews having rather arough time of it. ' - ­HIGH JUMl'.-lst, Sergt. Mackie and L.-Sergt. Sim,5 ft. 1 in.; 3rd, Pte. Smith and Pte. Bridge, 4 ft. 10 in.POTATO RACE.-Ist, Pte. Biggar, "B"; 2nd, Pte.Stewart, "B"; 3rd, Pte. Jackson, "C."RELAY BICYCLE RAcE.-lst, Pte. Sayers's Team(" C ").Only two teams entered, and -as the machine ofone team repeatedly came to a standstill through somedefect the winners had practically a walk-over,lOO YARDS HANDICAl'.-lst, CorpI. Champion, "B,"scratch; 2nd, L.-Corpl. Armstrong, "C," 9 yards;3rd, L.-Sergt. Sim, 6 yards.This proved to be a splendid race, as it was thoughtby many that CorpL Champion could hardly give somuch away; but he won by about 2 yards. About50 competitors entered, the heats being run on the twoprevious nights.ONE MILE.-Ist, Pte. Penman, "B"; 2nd, Pte.1vI'Ewing. "C"; 3rd, L. -Corpl. Quiun, "B.". An interesting race, little distance separating thefirst three.WHEELBARlIOW RAcE.-Ist, Pte. Js,ckaon, "C";2nd, Pte. Brooks, "C"; 3rd, Pte. Sayers, "C."As usual, this event was highly amusing, many of thebarrows occasionally standing on their heads or topplingclean over.An Inter-Platoon Tug-of-War League is being held,the following being the pulls at the above Sports:­No. 7 beat No, 6, No, 11 beat No. 9, No. 8 beat No. 10,No. 5 beat No. 12.The conditions are a change from the usual pulls,it now being a 12-feet pull, and the best of three pulls.For the benefit of our comrades who are now incivilian life, or serving at home, it would be as well tomention that with the advent of the new double Companysystem the Companies have changed their lettersi.e.,HA Hand" B H are now" A,H "D" and" F "are ,. B,'" "G Hand" H" are "C/" and" I" a.nd" K " are " D."No. 1 Platoon is the right half of old" A " Company.No. 2 Platoon is the left half of old" A " Company.No, 3 Platoon is the right half of old" B " Company.No. 4 Platoon is the left half of old" B" Company.And so on right through the eight old Companies.From the above old comrades will be able to tell inwhat platoon their old section is.The tug-of-war concluded the evening's sport, andthe prizes were then distributed by Major C. E. Noyes,our Wing Commander.INTER-PLATOON FOOTBALL LEAGUE.AFTER the departure of the Headquarters to.Solon an Inter-Platoon Football League wasarranged for the Wing. This is really the sameas the old Half-Co;mpany Leagues. The twohalves of old " F" Company did exceedingly

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 105well, finishing first and second. No. 8 Platoon(left-half of "F ") managed to go throughthe League without losing a match. Severalmen who only came out from home lasttrooping season played in the above Leagueand did really well, one or two showing goodpromise.(kla.ls (klalsTeam. Pla.yed. Won. Drn. Lost. for agst. Pta.No. 8, 7 li 2 0 8 2 127, 7 li 1 1 5 1 11" 9, 7 3 2 2 8 5 8"10, 7 2 3 2 8 3 7" n, 7 3 1 3 5 7 75, 7 1 4 2 1 2 6"6, 7 0 1 6 1 10 1.. 12. 7 1 2 4 4 10 4"SIX-A-SID"E FOOTBALL COMPETITION.ON the completion of the Platoon League theabove League was organised, there being twoLeagnes-i.e., First and Second. Each oldCompany has a team for each League. Thereare certain restrictions imposed, the mostimportant being that once a man has playedfor one team he can on no account play forthe other. The League i8 a double one. Old"F" Company have gone through the firsthalf without losing a point or even having agoal or corner scored against them, so arestrongly fancied as the League winners.I.EAGUE TABLE TO DATE.1st Lea.gue.For Agt.Team. Pld. Wn. Drn. Lat. a.c. a.c. Pts."F/' 3 3 0 0 114 00 6H G," 3 2 0 1 22 3 0 4"H"u 3 1 0 2 2 0 8 5 2uD," 3 0 0 3 1 0 li 1 02nd Lea.gue."D." 3 2 1 0 2 8 1 5 5"F," .. 3 2 0 1 li 6 2 1 4uH," 3 1 1 1 06 26 3BOtU 3 0 0 3 o 1 29 0MEDITATIONS ON THE RANGE.EAOH morning early ~s I sitIn this delightful s tI chew the cud and itateThe hardness of my lot,For here am I, a soldier born(Tho' many think it strange),Compelled to sit and vegetateUpon this blooming range.Now, ere I my commission gotI could command an army,And saw dim Future far unrolled,A baton there to charm me ;But when I to the army came I found out very soon That I, a soldier brave and bold, Commanded a platoon. My mind is rudely wakened From day-dreams full of bliss When some uneducated man Shouts" Centre; no, a miss." 1'he telephone rings violently; The receiver at mv ear Is agitated by a " Damn! " The only thing I hear. It's useless to reply to it­It causes discontent-And so I disconnect the wireAnd swear the" damned" thing's bent.I then endeavour to resume:My erstwhile train of thought,And dream again of my desireIf things were as they ought.Now, Subalterns will all agree, On careful meditation, That irksome duties such as these Cause mostly tribulation. So why not do away with them­It would indeed be safer-Or, anyway, all ranks to please, Do musketry on paper ~ SERGEANTS' MESS NOTES.WE very much regret that in our last quarter'snotes we omitted to mention about thedeparture of two of our members-namely,Col.-Sergt. D. M'~rillan and Sergt. G. ShrubshalLThe former went to Australia, ondischarge after 21 years service, and thelatter to the Depot.Yet another departure has to be chronicled.Sergt. F. Warner is at present at RawalPindi on probation for the Indian OrdnanceDepartment.Headquarters left Ambala early in Aprilfor Solon, and those of us who are luckyenough to belong to the Companies concernedare delighted with the change.The Officers challenged us to a tennismatch, and proved much too good for us.We put forward six couples, and did not wina single set. The Officers were very kindly" At Home."The single Sergeants at Headquartersentertained the married people to a picnicin the "Happy Valley," a delightful spot

106 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.about three miles from Solon. A couple ofshowers of rain fell during the day, but thatdid. not in any way damp the feelings of theparty. We were out to enjoy ourselves; andwe succeeded. Everyone took part in thegames. We all returned home about 7-30p.m. very tired, but happy. Our thanks aredue to Sergts. Smithson and Duncan for thesplendid arrangements that were made.COMPANY NOTES." A" DOUBLJj) COMPANY (Old "A" and" B" Coys.).JUST before leaving Ambala for ~olon old" A " and" B" were formed into "A" Double Company.Whatever good results are supposed to accrue fromthe combination I know not, but it is apparently the:sentiment of all that they appreciated the ld armngementbetter. What with "Jack" directing, "Tom"thinking he should, and "Harry" expostulating as toWhere he should come in, there's beena bit of higgledypiggledy.. .The march to Solon was one of the must miserable inour experience. Rain in torrents doesn't describeit. Thuse who could afford a daily triple changewere not much better off, for they got trebly booked..Enuff! As usual, we reached our destination in the;>allottedtime.The place would be deadly dull but for the arrival ofthe 71st. With the inauguration of a programme ofplatoon sports by our ever-active R-M., things havebegun to assume a more lively aspect.In the bolting world Willie Stirling, our middleweight,did exceptionally well in the Fusiliers' OpenTournament at Lucknow. He met that great manMann of the K.D.G.'s, who proved too good a man forWillie; but even second place against a recognisedIndian champion was highly creditable, and we congratulatehim.. The right half have just completed a very instructive~ourse of Field Training under lI

HIGHLAND LIGHT L~FANTRY CHRONICL 107What with universal pay days, double-Company.arrangements, etc., etc., we are all in a bit of a mix atpresent. Everyone is working. The Company Sergt.­Major does the shouting. we do the work. and the CompanyQuarterm¥ter-Sergeant. with assistance, doesnothing.So we are really all kept busy.We are left to protect the lower regions for thesummer montha. but we shall make up for it next yearwhen we go to Solon, if we can only manage to hang onto our wee mascot" Sandy," and, by 80 doing, take allthe breeze we can up with us.Field Training is finished for another year, and wehave all enjoyed it immensely, especially our CompanyCommander.Musketry for 1914 is also a thing of the past, and.although our average was not so good this year it wasquite passable, considering the windy weather we had.I think this a fitting place to congratulate L.-Corpl.Messam on gaining double-Company shot with 152.Sergt. Black is again thanked by all the men of hissection for the great interest and -pains he took inmaking it by far the best shooting section in theCompany.The first Monthly Sports meeting of this year washeld in May. After the first heat of the 100 yards weall rushed to back" Old Joe " for a place; but he letus down dreadfully in the final, and our Captain musthave lost heavily, as he seemed dead sure of his fancy.•• Joe" was heard to remark after the race that he wasmerely giving Champion a chance to make his name.There is no doubt about it now that" Joe " intendsmaking a name for himself, as he has just got his 3rd.What next? The cycle race was the laugh of laughs,however, and if Dan Flynn, the cycle champion,had seen "Manse Jamie" going round that track hewould have given up cycle racing and gone in foraeroplaning. Jamie must have thought that he wasa tramway car stopping at halfpenny stations. Theland.boat race went off well, and one of our teams mighthave had a place had not OUt "Gym" person B.M.forgotten where he was. He did a hack somersaultover the pole, which quite upset the balance of the team.Needtess to narrate, of course, our tug-of-war teamswon easily. The left half of the Company have justwon a Football League, and while we have a wee" Ben.der," and a big" Paddy," not to mention a few of ourgood but less experienced players, nothing will stopUS from winning all the foothall competitions. Byscoring a brilliant goal in the last match Naish madesecond place secure for the right half, which finishedonly one point behind the left.A six-a-side has just commenced. There arc twotealnB per Company, and we are depending on thefollowing players to bring us the honours. The firstsix are :-Gorman, Gallaghel, and Henderson,M'Menemy, Bryden, and MarshalL The second sixare :-Campbell, M'Cabe, and M'Intosh, Luke,,spence, and Wil.son. The :esult of this competition"Will be recorded III our next lI:lSue.Ca.sey has not done much with t,he gloves for quite along time now, although in his last competition wenoticed that he had improved greatly~ven to theextent of reaching the second round, getting a bye inthe fil'St.The last draft are still fit, and still looking well.ern."H" COMPANY.SINCE our J.a.st iBBUe nothing much has occurred.We have again succeeded in winning the HockeyCup, this being our fourth year in the final, and thethird time in winning it. The following representedthe Company:-Capt. Walker, Lt. Stewart, C.-Sergt.Goldie, Sergt. Ward, L.-Corpl. Phillips, Ptes. Reid,Olding, Wildgoose, M'Luckie, 73 Willis, and 51 Willis.We finished second in the croBS-country race for theAllan Cup, 49 points separating us from the winnersavery close thing, taking into consideration the largenumber of starters.At the Monthly Sports our Company team of" Johnstones"won the bicycle relay race (4 men per team) .rather easily, the remaining teams being" also rans."In the Tug-oI-War League the right half won theirpull.We are at present in the midst of a six-a-side footballcompetition-1st and 2nd League for 1st and 2nd teams.Neither of our tooms have at present played up toexpectations. Perhaps it is on account of our SelectingCommittee (according to "critics ") not putting our1st team in the 2nd League, and 'Vice 'Versa.Ere these notes appear in print we will have startedour Annual Course of Musketry. We should betterour Company average, as our" crack shots," underthe instruction of Sergt. W., have shown great improvement,and have seriously damaged the miniature range,etc. One man in particular obtained a group on theside wall of the Ball Alley. They have also had theireye3ight tested, "Angus" remarking that he couldn'tsee the target over 600 yards. _W.H.G." D" CO:M:PA..~Y(Or" Old I" or "Old K," as the case may be, and asit is so beautifully put in Battalion Orders when Pte.Snooks loses another G.C. Badge).WE are all now platoonists, and quite overcome withthe honour. "Half-Company Commanders" havebecome "Platoon Commanders," and Section Commandersare twice as important as they used to be,owing to their increased responsibilities in the leaveseason.Needless to say, we have arrived in the hills, to whichour eyes have been 80 long lifted Our march was Altill the day before we reached Kalka, when it began toblow and min. Half our camp was blown down about1.30 a.m., and when we moved off on the next stageof our journey we were a very bedraggled crowd.After two marches we reached Dharampore in lovelyweather, which lasted just long enough to dry ourblankets and then let us bivouac in a sodden conditionagain. We were all devoutly thankful to reach Solonthe next day. .Our gladness, however, was not unalloyed, forscarcely had we arrived when Musketry and FieldTraining were the order of the day, and we have beenon Musketry and Field Training for the past threeweeks.The mountains here are pleasant indeed to look upon,but hard to conquer, and many stiff backs and sorefeet testify to the fact. The coffee shop, however, iathriving, as most of us have about three men's appetites.The canteen also must not be forgotten.The universal pay day has arrived, with its accompanyingsore heads on Saturdays and Sundays, andempty pockets and sore hearts from Monday to thefollowing Friday.Our old Colour-Sergeant-" the Big l!'i.le "-has nowblossomed out into Company Sergeant-Major Brisbane,whilst Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Sandersonat one time used t{) be called" Flag." We have alsotwo Captains all to ourselves-a big one and a little

----------------------­108 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.one. Corpl. Finlay has joined us from home, whiMCorpls. Herbert and Ward have both come to us onpromotion. So, I believe (by the Duty Roster), hasCorpl. Trim~, but up to date he has been away on furlough.Corpl. Caxton Paton has also joined us longenough to save up for a "bilati furlough_"Before leaving Ambala the Company (Old "I")broke out in a new place by winning the Allan Cup forcross-country running, the course being a very roughone of about six miles. This had almost come to beconsidered the property of "D" Company. Butlargely owing to the keenness of Sergts. Hendersonand M'Millan in training the men, and the excellentway in which the men supportsd them in their work,we had a splendid win, which was altogether unexpectedoutside our own Company.Forbes, who had been running extremely wellvirtually won the racE', leading Penman of " D " Cotn:pany by yards; but by mistaking his direction justbefore the finish he let Penman in, who won by a fewyards. It was hard lines that he should lose 1st placethrough a mistake. Mullen finished fourth, and theremainder came in---a.s the saying is--almost under ahat.Since we have been in Solon our sport has beenentirely confined to ourselves, and we have had twolots of Monthly Sports.Of the Sports held in April I have no record. butrecollect that Sergt. Henderson won the 100 yards andForbes the 2·mile race.Of those held on Thursday, 21st May, the double­Company has every reason to feel proud. The interplatoontug-of-war resulted in three of our platoonswinning, the teams being one Officer, one Sergt .• oneCorpl., one L.-Corpl.. one Piper, one Bugler, onePrivate. and last--but not least-one Staff-Sergeant.When this last includes such well· known athletes asS.·Major House, C.-Sergt .. Major Brisbane. I.M.S.Sanderson. Master Cook Davidson, to say nothing?f Sergt. ~dlay and Sergts. Sinclair and Campbell,It can readily be understood that sport was of a highorder, S.·Major House especially being a tower ofstrength to his team (No. 14 Platoon).In the high jump L.·Corpl. Clachie Godsman wasfirst, just failing to win the C.O.'s special prize forjumping ~ ft. 3 in., whilst Sergt. ~o~nstone and L. -Corpl.Bennett tIed for 2nd place and dIVided. the prize money.Sergt. Henderson won the 220· yards in good stylefrom Horn, and Mrs. Barrie was a good second in themem-sahibs' egg.and-spoon race.The half-mile was blank for our platoons, but in therace for soldiers of over 16 years service, which resultedfrom a challenge thrown out by Sergt.·Master BobarchiDavidson, the world-famed sprinter, Pte. Hamiltonwas a good first, with Major Murray close up as secondand the challenger bringing up the rear.'H.S.10548 L.·Sergt. H. Atkins, promoted Sergeant 1stApril, 1914.8955 L.-Sergt. (Unpaid) J. Lawson, appointed PaidL .. Sergeant, 5th February, 1914.10417 I,.·Sergt. (Unpaid) H. Soovity, a.ppointed PaidL .. Sergeant, 10th March, 1914.10133 L.·Sergt. (Unpaid) A. Dewar, appointed PaidL.·Sergeant, 1st April, 1914. . -7677 L.-Sergt. (Unpaid) A. Mortimer, appointedPaid L.-Sergeant, 1st April, 1914.10512 Corpl. S. Porter, appointed (Unpaid) L.·Sergeant,10th March, 1914.10325 Corpl. A. Freeborn, appointed (Unpaid) L.­Sergeant, 1st April, 1914.7493 Corpl. P. Sim, appointed (Unpaid) L.-Sergeant.1st April, 1914.10497 L.·Corpl. G. Trine, promoted Corporal, 5thFebruary, 1914.10332 L.-CorpL G. Berry, promoted Corporal, 10thMarch, 1914.10869 L.·Corpl. D. Cochrane, promoted Corporal.30th March, 1914.10457 L.-Corpl. A. Ward, promoted Corporal, lstApril, 1914.8745 L.-Corpl. F. Smith, promoted Corporal, 1st·April, 1914.10484 L. -CorpL A. M'1nn68, promoted Corporal.1st April, 1914.10678 L.-Corpl. G. Banfield, promoted Corporal,lst April, 1914.10880 L.-Corpl. J. M'Lean, promoted Corporal, 15thApril, 1914_11442 L.-Corpl. (Unpaid) P. Fraser, appointed PaidL.-Corporal, 2nd March, 1914.11540 L-.Corpl. (Unpaid) R. Jinks, appointed PaidL.Corporal, 10th March, 1914.10017 L.·CorpL (Unpaid) J. M'Cubbin, appointedPaid L.-Corporal, 30th March, 1914.8083 L.-Corpl. (Unpaid) D. M'Kenzie, appointedPaid L_-Corpora.l, 30th l\'Ia.rch, 1914.11035 L.-Corpl. (Unpaid) C. Beagen, appointed PaidL.-Corporal, 1st April, 1914.11501 L.-Corpl. (Unpaid) J. M. Wilson, appointed PaidL.-Corporal, 1st April, 1914.non L.-Corpl. (Unpaid) J. Cooper, a.ppointed Paid.L.-Corporal, 1st April, 1914. ..11219 L.-CorpL (Unpaid) J. Buchanan, appointedPaid L.-Corporal, 15th April, 1914.RE-ENGAGEMENTS.8495 Sergt. D. Black, to complete 21 years,. 13th:March, 1914.9677 Sergt. A. Duncan, to complete 21 years, 23rdMarch, 1914. ..9583 Sergt. W. Rodger, to complete 21 )'"6ar8, 12thMay, 1914.ORDERLY-ROOM NOTES.PROMOTIONS AND ApPOINTMENTS.7380 Sergt. (O.-R. S.) W. Steele, promoted Colour­Sergeant (O.·R. S.), 11th March, 1914.7461 L.·Sergt. J. Ward, promoted Sergeant, 5thFebruary. 1914.8495 L.·Sergt. D. Black, promoted Sergeant, 10thMarch, 1914.10703 L.-Sergt. C. Hall, promoted Sergeant, 1st April1914. 'EXTENSIONS.10686 L.Corpl. G. Burns, to complete 12 years, 3rd'April, 1914.10331 Pte. J. Dulake, to complete 12 years, 31st March,1914.:MEDALS.5170 Sergt. T. Miller, awarded the Medal for LongService and Good Conduct (with Gratuity).5923 Sergt. J. Black, awarded the Medal for LongService and Good Conduct (with Gratuity) ..

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFA.~TRY CHRONWLE. 109CB:ANGE OF NAME.10471 I•.-Corpl. J. Castella,no, permitted to change hisname t() Manson.TRANSFERS TO ARMY RESERYE IN INDIA.10305 Pte. W. Edwards, 14th April, 1914.10370 Pte. C. Little, 14th April, 1914.10381 Pte. H. Baddeley, 14th Aplil, 1914.DlSCB:ARGES.7864 Pte. M. M'Garva, discharged on terminationof his first period of engagement, 30th April,1914, with permission to proceed to Australia.EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES.2nd Class.10362 Pte. W. Reeve. 10524 L.-Cpi. E. Machin.10597 Pte. T. AlIen. 10814 Pte. F. Morris.11724 Pte. W. Lunny. 10931 Pte. S. Wilson.10366 L .. CpJ. G. Bell.3rd Class.11219 L.·Cpl. J. Buchanan. 11904 L.-Cpl. J. Garven.11687 Pte. W. M'Dermott. 11638 Pte. J. Huie.11783 Pte. S. Horton. 11762 Pte. W. Sedley.11903 Pte.•T. Luke. 11882 Pte. J. Walla,ce.12028 Pte. A. Black. 11996 Pte. T. Reid.11413 Pte. E. Williams. 11570 Pte. J. Moses.11749 Pte. J. Handerson. 12036 Pte. T. Howe.11849 Pte. J. Docherty.Other Certificates.10457 CpJ. A. Ward, awarded 2nd Class PhysicalTraining Certificate at Ambala, 23rd February,1914.10468 L .. CorpI. B. Malins, awarded 2nd Class PhysicalTraining Certificate at Ambala, 23rdFebruary, 1914.10299 L.·Corpl. W. G. Naish, passed in Pushtu by theEfementary Standard at Ambala, 1st April,1914.11974 L .. Corpl. J. Alexander, passed in Pushtu by theElementary Standard at Ambala, 1st. April, 1914.7086 C.·Sergt. M. A. Romanis, passed in MU8ketry(Distinguished) at Rawal Pindi.8672 Sergt. E. Smithson, qualified in Musketry atRawal Pindi.•NOTICES."The Highland Light Infantry Ohroniole" ispublished at fourpence, but flvepenoe must besent by anyone writing for a oopy, to coverpostage. It can be had from the following :­The SUB·EDITOR, "H.L.I. Chronicle," Hamilton.The SUB-EDITOR, "H.L.!. Chronicle." 2nd H.L.!.,Aldershot.The SUB-EDITOR, "H.L.!. Chronicle," 1st H.L.I.,Ambala.Anyone wishing to subscribe for the space of oneyear can do SO by sending one shilling and sixpenceby postal order or penny stamps to the Editor. Thenumbers will then be sent· post free quarterly asissued. The arrival of the paper will be the receipt.Contributions in manuscript should be legiblywritten on one side of the paper only, and should beaccompanied b;y: the name a.nd address of the sender,which will or w1l1 not be pu blished, as may be desired.It is pa.rticularly requested that names generaJlythoseof persons, places, etc.-and all words notEnglish, should be written with special care, asotherwise they are difficult to decipher. Whenprinted extracts are forwa.rded, the source fromwhich they a.re derived should be stated; and in thecase of newspaper cuttin,gs the da.te, as well as thename of the paper, shoula be given.The "Chronicle" i~ publiRhed on the 15th of thefirst month of each ~ua.rter, and goes to press aboutthe 25th of the preVIOUS month, by whiCh date it; isrequested that ordinary contributions may be forwa.rded.In exceptional caseI! matter will be receivedup to the last day of the month, but its insertioncannot be- guaranteed.All subscribers and readers a.re invited to becomecontributors, and thus materially assist in supportingthe" Chronicle." •All communications should, for the present, beaddressed w "The Editor, 'H.L.!. Chronicle,'Northfield, Colinsburgh, _Fife."Ol:R OoNTEMPORARIES.-We beg to acknowledge,with thanks, the receipt of the following"The Army Service Corps Journal.""The Lion and the Rose" (4th King's Own).-" The St. George's Gazette" (5th Fusiliers)."The Queen's Own Gazette" (Q.O.R. West KentRegiment)."The Ranger."" Argyllshire Highlanders Regimental N ewe.""The 79th News" (Queen's Own Cameroll Highlanders)."The Essex Regiment Gazette.""The Aldershot News.""Faugh-a·BaHagh.""XI. Hu~sar Journal."" Thin Red Line." ."The Dragon" (The Buffs).

2nd Battalion News."EDITOR S NOTES."" ., CO. n'ANY )IAROHlNO PAST-KIS 'S BIRTII DAY .MtADE._1,\1 D.\ BA RRAI ; K S.ALDEft:'lHOT.'rro quarter' CnHO.' [CLE tinds tl~ in the llIidstof ,umrner tmming and leading a lTlO>lt.strenuous liie. Battalion tl':liuing i~ just on'!",finishing most conveninntly oil 1he i\fon(lnyof A~cot wc'ek. .\ good )llall\' olrie"r ~ havcheen patronising till) meeting, with varyingslLcc ess, althollgh OIW at Hnymt,(' backc·d aJlOn;c with tile inapproprintu 11:"1)11(' "f ., Lir'a-Bed ., ,It 2;j to J.A~ Iar a Oil!" ~poxt::; are concnrned I'crylittle ha; been (loi.llg, Il~ o\\'in" (.0 training,etc. cry few cricket ntn tches have heenplay-eu. Polo hits heen going quite strong illthe attalioll. alt,ilOugh we still sLLltnI' fromthe lack of a good pla)1er to co,u.; ll our team.Our a.nl1Lwl ga )lws are being hel(l next. week-­the 2;~nl anrl 2.Jth .rune-antl Wtl trn~t, thatwe will get better wpather for thew t,ltall weha.ve had for th.. last fll\\" ypar>;.'Vc congraJlliatll 1IajuI' HruII"IIO Ull heing:tppinted Militry ,'ecrctary t,u i)il' J. ' ..Ewart, G.O.C., eottlsh CO)llmalld. Lt \ ill'only recent! · he vacated the ap pointm~nt ufJ ec ruiting Stl\/I Offi er at 'l

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.IIImembers of the Battalion looking so well ontheir return from the wilds of West Africa­Sir Arohibald Gibson Craig, who arrived just intime to attend the Regimental dinner on June28th, and Col.-Sergt. M'Phail, who came backsome weeks earlier, just in time to takeCol.-Sergt. MaoFarlane's place as C.S.M. of" B" Company on the latter's promotion tothe Depot as Q.M.S.Capt. Martin came baok to the Battalionin April after a five years residence at theDepot. He takes Captain Forbes' place as2nd Captain of "B" Company, the lattergoing to Hamilton.CUWKET.2ND BATT. R.L.I. V. 2ND BATT. WORCESTERREGIMENT.Played on the lower ground, Officers' Club, Aldershot,on a very fast and sonewhat fiery wicket.We lost the toss, and owing to ,some good bowlingby Corp\. :May and L.-Corp\. Roylance managed todismiss our opponents for 127.On opening our innings Lieut. Fergusson was quicklycaught at slip, but Col. Wolfe-Murray played very well,and was not bowled till we had topped the Worcesters'score. Lieut. Whistler, Major Rill. and BandsJl1&IlTufnell also batted well. It was quite a good performanceto win by 5 wickets, although the Worcesterswere not quite at full strength. L.-CorpL Roylaneetook 6 wickets for 39.2ND WORCESTER REGIMENT. C.-Sergt. Sumner, c Roylance, bMay, 4Sergt. Ford, c Major Rill, b May, .. 1Sergt. Bennett, b Roylance,27 Lieut. Smythe,lbw Roylance,4 Lieut_ Godfrey, run out, .. 4 Lieut. Lowe, b Roylance, _.6 Lieut. Clarke, c and b Roylance,5 Pte. Forman, c MajorHill. b Roylance, 4Corpl. Singleton, b Roylance,35 Dr. Williame. not out,16 L.-Corpl. Lane, run out, 1Byes,15 Leg Byes,2 Wide Balls,3 127 2ND BATT. R.L.I. Lt,-Col. Wolfe-Murray, b Lieut. Godfrey,~5 Lieut. Fergusaon, c Lieut. Clark. b Williams, 1 Lieut. Whistler, b Lieut. Clarke.17 Major Hill. b Williams,29 Bandsman Tufnell, b Bennett,21 Major Prentice, not out, • • 7 Pta. Fumiss, b Lieut. Godfrey,5 Byes, 1Leg Byes, ..1 Wide Balle,..3 150 Lieut. Ocmrd, Sergt. Gunn, Corpl. May, and L.-Corpl. Roylance did not bat. 2ND BATT. H.L.I. V. 1ST NORTHANTS REGIMENT.Played on town gronnd, Officers' Club, Aldershot.on Sth May. A bitterly cold day.Successful in winning the toss,Lieut.- Col. Wolfe­Murray opened the "inning's with Lieut. Fergusson.The most productive stand was between Lieut. Fergussonand Lieut. Rooper, who were both favouredwith some luck. Lieut. \Vhistler batted well for hisruns. Eventually the side was dismissed for 136.Our bowlers, who were very short of practice, beganvery erratically, L.-Corpl. Roylance bowling best.The Northamptons scored very quickly, and passedour total with the loss of five wicket ...2ND BATT. H.L.I. Lt.-Col. Wolfe-Murray, b L.-Corp\. M'Kay.3 Lieut. Fergusson, c Ratton, b Lt. Robertson, 36 Lieut. Rooper, c Fraser, b Lieut. Barton,29 Lieut. Whistler, bHatton,18 Major Rill, c Lieut. Warran, b Lieut. Robinson, 10 Bandsman Tufnell, b Hatton,7 Major Prentice,lbw Lieut. Robinson,0 Sergt. Gunn, b Lieut. Robinson, ..10 Piper Rodgers, b Ratton, .•3 L.-Corpl. Roylance, not out, 0Pte. Clapham, b Lieut. Robinson,I Byes,13 Leg Byes,1 Wide Balls...2 NoBalls.3 1ST NORTHANTS REGIMENT.Lieut. Barton, c Sergt. GUlln, b CoL Wolfe-Murray,Sergt. Coats, b Piper Rodgers,L.-CorpI.M'Kay, b Sergt. Gunn, ..Lieut. Robinson, b L.-Corpl. Roylance,Lieut. Fraser, not out,Lieut. Sherrifi, not out,Lieut. Davidson, b J.,.-Corp\. Roylance,Byes,136 50 15 25 14 17 16 7 5 149 Pte. Hatton, Capt. Savage, Lieut. Warren. and Pte. Smith did not bat. SWINTON MEDAL.THE above competition took place on the10th ~Iay on the Aldershot Command GolfCourse, and there were, as usual. manygrievances about the handicaps given.That well-known figure on the old oourseat St. Andrews, Tan Latham, won with a scoreof 91 10 =81. Capt. Hope, a former winner and one strongly fancied, was olose up witha net score of 82, and Colonel Wolfe-Murraywas third with 83.A figure we much missed from this yearlycontest was that of Major Murray, but whatis our loss is India's gain.The full scores were as follows :-Lieut. Latham,91 less 10-- SI Capt. Hope.100 lees lS- S2 Lieut.-Col. Wolfe-Murray, 83 se!. - 83 Lieut. Telfer-Smollett, .. 102 less 18- 84

112 HWHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Capt. }lartin, 98 less 14- 84Ca,pt. Steveuson, 104 less 20- 84Li ut. l"ergusson, 92 les. 7- 85LieuL '\Vallanc, 99 l e~s 12- 87Capt. Thaekeray, 94 kss 7- 87.'Iajor Hill, 102 less 14- 88Lieut. ilwllic. llO less 18- 92Jliout.. Gcrard, III \esR Hl- 0:3LieuL Huol'ol'. 113 less 20- 93Major Prcntiel'. LO!) less 14-- !l5Lien!. Dalryrnple, .. 128 ll'sS 24- 104Liput. )l'Konzip. .. 17!l less 20- 159N 'rES from Married Quarters have been fewand far between, but this number of theCHRONICLE cannot go to press without theboasts of several attractions, inelucling acollection of Watts' pictures, and an inter·esting pottery, both of which \Ve visited onarrival. Then sumeone murmured "Tea,"and in the old·fashioned garden of t.he villageinn we found a long table laden with goodthing . By this time several of the husbandshad bic)Telecl out from barracks n ud madet,hemselves quite useful. A fine old churchwas afterwards visitecl by some of the party.while the more energetic ones disportedthemselves in an adjoining meadow :lndindulged in various races. fiergt.·jiajorFindlay and COl-p1. Wilcnck officiated wit,1tthe rope t'01' the Rk ippin~ competition, :trillrecOJ'J of a ino t. enj oya bl afteraoon Hp nt,by th ~ Jtle)ub . of t lL Working Party hellforT.night.! • 1)y ~rs. Wolf - u rny rlurin rr theinter. 'l'hese sewing meetings ha,v apparutIheen al) reci.:.Ltcd, to j udge by thenumbers who attended re", lnrIy, )ft 11 in bad\ 11.11 , an ti it is h ped that some u£ thel"sults (I{ th e work nmy Hppeat' oil ho 2ndB ttali n Iltoll Ilt the fOdhco ill" bazaar illlasgow W W • lucky in It· V lll t.. 11 lovelyduy for our outing. In t \\ large b m ke.s" stal'ted ofi' at 2 r. m. on 20t h Ma. t on RneigJlt-mil drive ltton" t he Hog's Bacl' toCOlnpt.un. "'his pictu resque little ill agelllust I1 I1\'e found their tu k nearly sa arduouset" a (lay tLt H ) tford BI'idge FIAt.. nl~ urtll (' ompetitor for t he potato·alHi-spu()1l l'acrn.s disq ua lified for llsing a fr ·ing..pan andt.tu:nip f r th ' pU1'p03e. ..\.s usual we conel nd dthe sports wi.th n reel, 130y Ke llllt~dy havilU!(; 0 )11 out ill one uf t he brakes t 111fl} fo r ll'1.j tl's. "rollr-.YlLll'l'fl y then l're:; n tell the prizes\ Oll duriu[, tll c s Jternoon, [~nd tltcr t!te T ev.Dr. Sim:r:ns, Oil jlehalf of all present, hll,rpl'oposed 1\ }Hlarty vote of t ha.nks to h r r (Jj'h r kind hospitalit· wc started 0 11 our bO)Jlf ·ward way, ca nTin .'~ \'('1')' pleasant J[[ Dl rie:!of a happy day.

H1UHLAXD LIGHT-------P-O-L -O-. -ALTHO GH wc had thought wc would not hea ble to kecp polo going in the Battalion wl1ile'6 were at Aldershot, we Juan, D'ed to collecta small stud of pOllie>! a t the beginning of theseason, anLl some Seven of us have beenpla.ying regularly up t.o date. We boughtnearly nil th ponies at, Tattrrsall',~, and withtwo exceptions they have all turned outgood value for the m oney.We have played quite a Jot of matches,anri a.lso entered a t.ealll fur the Koviees'Tuurnament" but were beaten by the Queen'sB!\ys, fter the score being level at the beginningof tIle last dlukker, by 6 ,!:{o Is to 4.Although t.he team is improving steadily, wetill s!~dly lack t.he services of at. least one'IIXFANTRY CnR()~ ILE.113da.y tlll:cJIlged t.he grollnd. The first day'sg,\thering was specially large, the officersentertaining a. ho~t of friends in tileir prettilyalTllllg(Jd ellclosure, the sergealltl> being alsoat, hoi111) t(, a large numher ·of visit ors. TheoH'ieers' encloHure pn'Rent.ed a nlllll'llIing aspect,heing decol'a ted with a. woalth of fiowers.Tho pl'ugra IllIllC of sport" was I!ot throughunder the (lirection of a Rh'ono; committeeheaded by Lieut.-Colonel A, \Volfc -l~Il1rray.\[ajor R. 'K S. Prentice, lIajol' E. R. Hiil,Captain C, R. Mayne, D.S.O., Captain andAdjutant .T. H. Hope, and Captain J . E.1'aylor acted as judges, with , ergt.-MajorT. Findlay ill charge of the gI'ound stewards.Lie-lit. \\T. L. Rl'odie was starter, Lieut. J. A.Fel'gussoll was timekeeper, and Q,JLS. Hayha]!'wa g renol'uel'.strollg pla,\-'c!' to ("oll(;h alld keel ' thl.' t eil IIIogetli 'r. and hope wo lOay ~ pt onc o r thestUl pln yers of t h ~ 1st Ba t L lion to purfoHIlth se cl ll tics Ill' next, season,Our tefn • in tILl' matches have he nselectorl fTom the fnllllwing :-C'

114(Jorrn YIl), I; " ])" Co),., 2 ; inche". :~ IIIill . ;,(i l·iilh~e .l ~ O Y .I IW~ (omecrs )- Licut. A. P. D. T clfcr·::llll"lIcLt,•. . " l \,y., \; Lieut. \\'. L. Brodic, •. ll " e,,} ., 2;(' pt. ,r. H . Hup , " A " Cuy., 3. 14 4·iith secs.S U YARDS (·rgl. EVOU6, t ~ A " Coy.. 1; Pte...\J 'DOIl.t1d, " D " Cny .• 2 ; Pl, •. Cormy ", ., A" Cuy.,3. 2 mill 1 S I·Gt h "e('l;.T H.RO W L~ n "Ill " Coy., I ;Ho Konn(·d ·, • H " ellY.. 2; l'ip"1' .linl' olllla l,1.U B tJ ( ' :l ., :t100 Y.UIIlR (~'i rlfl l)- I, IInllcls lIJIl. Il Hl'c ncp r, ".\ "L{)~·.; 2, ('0 1:11 J.. T l .' W lR (i ~, .. ('" ( to y; :1. BAnd:-':lI\an~1 I. b ll l tl., "n ·· C()y. \\'on b ,V' ;{y d ~IU II.ll )'\. in 111' 01 1.~(:(>A.III If J.&'I ~ -1. ~all ( 111 " " Sih l.u lll, .. i .. ('0,\' . •.~ ft , 10 ito.; :... i'tt,. lIulltl'r. ' , " CIlY., l ft. ill , ;: ~, ti!:, ~ip.'r 131 11 ~"! .. D" Cn\ , '" " \ " .·C()rp!. Uta,·k,•\ (oy. ! f( . I ut.:!!..l(J \".ARHS--] , llun d t'l1H1I1 ~(l4' II\ !ll r , ~' A " Cll.", ;:!. Htlot!Rmau r lt\ TI . CI.t '" '0.".: :4, ~rg l. 1 ~\·f\n:-4... A" Cl) . J yrl. " n 1 1.1 10'1""., :! 1· ,iU\ ~ ''ll'108.SlNU 'I' II E ( !lllI iI' l, BUlld.mlll! n~,,·... A"('oy ; 2, Ph '. 'oh, ' n " l'o)'. ; Pt,· 1\(mll!'tt. ' H"I'oy,·a, ·h I'"nl" 2:W .\'Ik ) _. 1. .. ,\ .. ( 'IlY. ; ~. I i,', . I: "and .. ( : J ' Coys. \\,illning I t!am - HI\ j..:;lm· Brnwl1,I •..(;mp\' Blad" CM!,\. \\'jl\"(II,k", , ·~ r)( t . I';\'llll " Co,\' . ; 2.Pt!', "Pt' pp,27 I, nth~P( ·.r'1I'l sn , 0l-" '" lo Ald l'n

11I(:lILA:"'\lJ LWHT INFA:\TI-ty CHRONICLI':.115~1'J(im J 2Jld ~cots (iuard~; ;1, Pip('l' Cunnor, :!nd ~eOlH(:l1arcl8.r..1 ~ LlY JLI CB, open to 2nd. Division Hnc! Stanhnp"Lint's. tcams Df 4- (220, 220, 440, :lllt! 880 Y[1>;.)--1,ll.A. ~' ' ; 2nd, 1st lrbh (;ll>lI'r!R; :1, A.S.U. Wonby 2 yd~. and 1~1 yd~. in ;·1 THin .•')0 4··;") 8t'('S. \Vinllingt'·,\I1\-l-'t"..\lol'l'is, C:orpls. HazL'lL Ho." ..,!", and Princl'.;\ fine mce. " pl(,lIdidly run.CIIlL!ll\K.>;'." RICE (llol',)--I, I:\. '\'''1'101'' 2, I"\\'()oldrid~'('; :1, n. l-I( '~'('rty; +. F . Hayl;all. '\Vith a view t.o eneoul'Huino' YOUIl" talentit 11'

'116 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.On the conclusion of this day's operations we camped4l.t Greatham, and during the evening we again amusedourselves with dancing, singing, etc.On the 28th we were to reinforce Liss, but having,arrived there we were advised that reinforcements hadreached them, and that we were not required, receiving.orders to march to Aldershot, but not by direct route,'so we proceeded to Selbome, at which place wepitched our camp.Unfortunately the weather broke up during the,aftemoon, which was t"ather bad luck, as we had

HIGHLA~D LWHT I~FA~TRY UHRONTCl,«;. lli"9() far thero arc no signs uf any Company cricket.Pcrhavs t,his is on account of the trainilll-(, hut, wehope it, will IIUt be as tamo a~ the eonelllsioll of thefootball season. It is not likc·ly that we eU lIld t,urn out,a brilliant, eleven, but we h,{\,o it eCl't,ain Ilmount uftalent in the Company. and t,here'" 110 doubt 'ome ofthe mUll v uld wcluomo a C"!lIllleU of showing; whatthey art) cl1pa bIll of. ­Cong ratllla.t.ions to Lallcc,Col'poml Smith 011 seeurillg'pri:r.es in the o]lC11 events >l_t the (lllarl[';' "porb illLondon and the Hlaek 'Vakh Hpnrt~ . Our own sportHwill soon take place, and we hope to put up a better~ how t,han in the last fow suaR.un!S . Then ~ cloc!':\ Hut'::I( ~um to llc rnany in tl'uining. but 1 know 801 nl'onewho meets the C.Fi.o l. and C. Q..)l.S. out runnill!!('"cry ni!!ht. They a re hoth I {l(, n on rupre~cnting theCom pany in the r(lla. rH ec, nut only onc i. allowed,herwe the tJ'ninin~. It is la be !Ieciderl the (lay berme11 5;'>4 Pte. G. Srnith:;UlI. appointed Paid L .-Col'poml,15th Apl'il. 19B.lliOIi Pte. ,J. J~adi(', appointed Paid L"C""I'llral,liit.h April. l!1l4.1170n 1'1'('. 1::;. Pallett. appoint(,d Paie! J,, ·(;orpol'al.liith April, U1l4.117:\7 1'(u. P. CalligfLII, appointee! Paid ],, -CflI' puml,15th April, 1914.11770 Pte. ,r. ?lI'CuUoeh, appoint"d Paid L.·Corporal,luth April, 1914.11772 I'tl'. C. White, appointed Paid 1..-(:o ..p .... ;.\I.liith April. l!J14.111112 Ptl'. ,r. ~lit c h c ll. appointed Unpai![ L"Cul'I",ral,liith April, 1£114.1l!J12 Pt,/) . .T. NirhollR, appoint,ed LOnpaid L. -Cor]>r)l'>tl,liith April, 1914.12020 Plc:. C. Long. apJ>ointctl L:npaicl r•. -COl'p,m tl,liit.h April, HH'tth(' I'H I 'I ' who ,hl1 l1 f ilII. 'I'lwn' " V('rn . lo h,· plC' II!.'" of1all'1l 1 iJl the ('lHnp ~\ n ). :o:n ] anl lo()king fen- \T[lnl toHlli ll ,\.( " PU~ (' ill tlw n ~, t ! H t(' witlt a li s' of ,. r: ..f ' (Jnlf)~lll." · rll"i zl'- wiIlIWr:-. 11 ..\1.Promotions and Appointments,11 7;; 1 t 'utpJ D. _' [nrrir;.oll. pl'or oo l ('d 'orpor Lt, :1 1'1 [~ \Ial'''''. I OU .10 ':{S I'l (' T. m!!!",!,. " I'l'o illtrrl B ndRlll 1"1. :~I'(I .\l'l'il.H1l1,1I ,.. ~il Ptl'. n. ('Ill. 111,(lirlt ·, 1 BlIl ld ~I)II\ Il. 7lh \l'l'iI,n Io!.!Hli(i Pt\ , DOl1 gln.;, " rroiutt'd Pui,\ L"('''"l'ond.15th A p ril. j!lltIO:!(I,t i't(·, .1. D un Itll. I Lppoill l ~ d I'aid 1" -('''''1,,,,,,1 .I lh pri l, I !H4I() :\:~ J'Lt- o\. ~Iuilh. Il ppoint",1 p"id L.· t '''1'1'''raI.WIll \lIn l. I !lH,I~O :)O I'll'. j). I'l'lllly(·(I(lk. appoinlo·d t'''p" id, 1." (',,.. ­1'01'''1. l.'th .-\I,I·il. lUlL12111 Pt!·. 8 . Sho..l. appoillt!',1 [; Ilp'lid 1" . ( '(1 "1'

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.llQPROlIWTION.5482 C.-S. A. Hair, P.S., 3rd H.L.I., to be A.8.M.,vice Torrancc, to Pension, 15th May, 1914.POSTING.-Sergt. J. Veitch, 2nd H.L.I., has been posted to "E "Company, Shotts,as Instructor, viceM'Cann, to Pension.ROYAL VISIT.'The Battalion parades on the 9th July (six Companiesat Mauldslie Castle, and two Companies atWishaw) to fonn a Guard of Honour, etc.Colonel Anderson will be in command atMauldsJie CA.stle, and Major Stewart !l,tWishaw.C....MP.'The Battalion proceeds to camp at Stobs on the 17thJuly for annual training.THE REGIMENTAL DINNER.'THE annual dinner was held on 28th May atthe Piccadilly Hotel, with Lieut.-ColonelWolfe-Murray in the chair. Also present:­Major-General Carey, M.V.O.; Brigadier­'Generals Craigie and Kelham, C.B.; ColonelsWodehouse, Balfour, Sir C. M. MacDonald,G.C.M.G., Hopton, The Mackintosh, Fairlie,St. Leger, D.S.O., Kays, and Reid; Lieut.­'Colonels Midwood and Rose; Majors Evans­Lombe, Purvis, Richardson, D.S.O., Browne,Hay, Sandys-Lumsdaine, Armstrong, Pack­Beresford, Ross, Braithwaite, Prentice, Caven­. dish, and Hill; Captains Campbell-Swinton,Balfour, Chichester, Alston, Inglis, Stevenson,Hamilton, Segrave, D.S.O., Walker, Singleton,D.S.O., Gaussen, H. H. M. Stevenson, Hope,F. S. Thackeray, Halswelle, Craigie-Halkett,·Campbell, Acklom, Greer, Allan, and Harris;Lieuts. Mitchell, Hayley, Lean, Campbell,Sir A. C. Gibson-Craig, Brodie, Dalrymple,Latham, Anderson, Telfer-Smollett, Render­:Bon, Lilburn, Dixon, Mackenzie, Whistler,W. A. Malcolm, and Mr. R. A. Bacon, secretary.The dinner of 1914 was a great success in-every way, and created a record, 66 actually.sitting down, being three more than last year.At one time, out of 120 subscribers, 78 nameswere down for the dinner, notwithstanding thatthe 1st Battalion is in India and the 2ndBattalion at Aldershot could only allow 18 tobe present owing to a Company march, but,duty and illness reduced the number to 66.'The band and pipers of the 2nd Battalion,came up from Aldershot and added very.considerably to the enjoyment of the evening.During the evening the following telegrams of.greeting were exchanged:­London, 28th May, 1914. His Royal Highness, Duke of Connaught, Toronto. Officers Highland Light Infantry at dinner,Piccadilly Hotel, toast their Colonel-in-Chiefand regret his absence, but look forward withhope for his presence with them next year.WOLFE-MuRRAY, Chairman.Toronto, 29th May, 1914. Colonel Wolfe-Murray, Highland Light Infantry, Aldershot, England. I thank you for your kind message. ARTHUR.Sidmouth, 28th May, 1914.Chairman, Highland Light Infantry Dinner,Piccadilly Hotel,London, W.Best wishes for a very pleasant evening toall dining to-night, I regret very much myinability to be with you.HENRY HrLDYARD.General Sir Henry Hildyard, Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth. Officers at· dinner to-night thank you foryour greetings and much regret the cause ofyour absence, which is greatly felt, but wishyou a speedy return to good health, and yourpresence with them next year.WoLFE-l\-IuRRAY, Chairrnan .Solon, 27th May, 19] 4. Highland Light Infantry Dinner, Piccadilly Hotel, London. Slanthe, 1st Battalion. . Commanding,Highlanders,Solon.Thanks greetings dinner.WOLFE-MuRRAY, Chairman.Obituary.CAPT. ARTHUR MONTAGU M'MURDO,D.S.O.THE death occurred on April 15th of LewaM'Murdo Pasha, one of the most popular andbest-known figures in Anglo-Egyptian society.He had been laid up for about a week withgangrenous appendicitis, for which he underwentan operation. At one time it was thoughthe would recover, but on April 14th his strengthgave out, and he passed away peacefully thenext day. M'Murdo Pasha, who was a distinguishedsoldier, came of a distinguishedfamily. His father was the late General Sir

120 HIGHLAND LIGH1.'~--. --_._-_._.-­INFANTRY CHRONICLE.M. M'Murdo, G.C.B., who was aide-de-campto Sir Charles Napier, whose daughter hemarried. The late Pasha was born in 1861.He entered the Highland Light Infantry in1882, and joined the Egyptian army fouryears later. He served in the Sudan operationsof 1888-1889, and took part in the actionsof Handoob (where he was wounded), Khor~lousa, Gemaiza, and Toski. He distinguishedhimself throughout these operations, and forhis gallantry at Toski received the D.S.O.Afterwards M'Murdo Pasha served on theHeadquarter Stafi of the Egyptian Army, andon the reconquest of the Sudan he was placedin charge of the Slavery Repression Department.It was due to his energy and enterprisethat the slave trade was so efiicientlyand efiectively combated and put down inthe reconquered territory. A couple of yearsago he became Director-General of the KhedivalAgricultural Society, which received a greatimpetus from his organising ability.M'Murdo Pasha had a most charming personality.He was persona grata in all circles,and he leaves a blank which it will be impossibleto fill. An eloquent testimony to his popularitywas afforded by his funeral, which wasattended by almost the whole British colonyand by crowds of natives, notables, and foreigners.The coffin-bearers were Sir HoracePinching, Mr. P. W. Stout, Mr. F. Stout,Major O. Fitzgerald, Major Spong, HunterPasha, Colonel Garner, and Dr. Keatinge,whilst the chief mourners were Lord Kitchener,Major-General the Hon. J. Byng,Prince Kamel-ed-din, and Watson Pasha.Quantities of wreaths were sent, the mostnoticeable being one of white roses labelled"From his own garden" (M'Murdo Pashawas a great lover of roses) and one sent byLord Kitchener, upon which was written"With the deepest feeling of sorrow at theloss of my sincere friend and companion ofso many years."Lord Kitchener had a great affection forM'Murdo Pasha, who served under him in allthe actions in which he was engaged, and who,as a matter of fact, saved the present BritishAgent's life on one occasion. The followingtouching story of M'l\Iurdo Pasha's last illnessshows the great bond of affection which unitedthese two men. As the doctors despaired ofsaving his life, he was told that his case washopeless. He bore the news bravely, and saidthat all he wished was to see Lord Kitcheneronce more before he died.' But the BritishAgent had gone down to the Delta on a visitto the State Domains estate. It was not;possible to get into touch with him by wireor telephone, so the only thing to do was tosendan engine down with a letter. LordKitchener, as soon as he received it, orderedhis car to be attached to the engine and returnedat full speed to Cairo. M'J\-1urdo Pashalingered for a couple of days, during whichLord Kitchener spent much time with him,and was with him up to the last. Thus withina little over a year Lord Kitchener has losttwo of his best and oldest friends--M'Murdo,Pasha and Birch Pasha, who was at his deathBritish Administrator of the State Domains.M'Murdo Pasha came of a distinguishedmilitary family. His father, Sir Michaell\I'Murdo, was aide-de-camp to Sir CharlesNapier, whose daughter Susan he married.Sir Michael was the ofiicer chosen to conveyNapier's dying message to the 22nd Regiment,which Regiment they had both commanded.Though M'Murdo Pasha belonged to the 7lst~where he was a favourite with officers andmen alike, his loss will also be keenly regrettedby the 22nd, with whom his family hasbeen so long connected.M'Murdo Pasha was a charming and genialman, and one of the very best types ever sentto Egypt by Great Britain. His loss willbe deeply regretted by all who knew him.SERGT. ROBERT BREATHWOOD.ONE of the few remaining Crime an veteranshas passed away in the person of SergeantRobert Breathwood, 7lst H.L.!., who diedat his residence at 35 Provost Road, Dundee.He had been in failing health for several years.For over 21 years he served with the colours,and had the Crimean medal and the clasp forSebastopol. He had also medals for servicein Turkey and Central India. Sergt. Breathwoodwas afterwards transferred to the Depotat Perth, where he remained for 14 years.Coming to Dundee, he acted as recruitingsergeant until his retiral in 1885. Deceasedwas 85 years of age, and is survived by adaughter.The funeral took place at Dundee on the2nd of May with military honours, a firingpartybeing supplied by the Black Watch,and his old Regiment being represented fromthe Depot at Hamilton by Pipe-MajorM'Intyre and Col.-Sergt. Davis.DONALDSON.-·-At Edinburgh, on the 16thof April, 1914, Alexander Donaldson, latePrivate (No. 1297), 74th Highlanders.

!iHIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 121\ Correspondence.I (To the Editor of the "H.L.I. Chronicle.")3rd June, 1914.DEAR Sn't,-Colonel Frank Lambton late8cots FuSilier Guards, has very kindly presentedthe Relic Fund of the 1st Batt. H.L.I.~th a most interesting object-an ebonycIgarette-box mounted in silver and containing(under glass on the lid) so;e bits of theold Regimental colours presented to the 7lstin 1853 and carried by them until 1912.The lid has" H.L.I." in silver and a plate with".1852-1912." Inside the lid is a silver plateWIth the following inscription:­"~ieces of the old colours accidentallyleft m Colonel F. W. Lambton's' hands whenhe left the Regiment."The late Colonel F. W. Lambton, whocommanded the 7lst for some vears wasColonel Frank Lambton's brother; and theyserved together in the Crimea.-Yours truly,ALFRED E. BALFOUR,Colonel.SERVICE INSTITUTE OPENED INEDINBURGH.'LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR J. SPENCER EWARTK.C.B., A.D.C., Officer Commanding-in-Chiefin Scotland, opened on June 26th the newNaval and ~filitary Institute in GuthrieStreet, Edinburgh. The Institute is for thebenefit of ex-Service men resident in Edinburgh.Lord Provost Inches presided overthe opening proceedings.Lord Provost Inches, in introducing Lieut.­General Sir J. Spencer Ewart, said that themovement which had resulted in the establishingof the Institute had been initiated a boutfive years ago at a meeting in Edinburgh ofrepresentatives of Regimental Societies. Inno city in the kingdom were those valuableAssociations better officered and better workedthan in Edinburgh. (Applause.) The subcommitteeappointed to look for premises hadprivately entered into arrangements with theUnited Free Church Presbytery of Edinburgh,and the building had been acquired at a sumconsiderably under its value in the openmarket, the Presbytery recognising the valueand great importance of the uses to which itwas to be put in the interest of the social andmoral welfare of \'lx-Service men. (Applause.)There was still wanted a sum of £1500 tostart the Institute without burden. Thebuilding had been recognised by the TerritorialForce Association as the National Reserveheadquarters, and was thus the first NationalReserve headquarters instituted in Scotland,and, it was believed, in the United Kingdom_It was fitting that in that matter Edinburghand .Scotland shoul~ lead the way. (Applause.,LIe~t.-General SIr J. Spencer Ewart, indeclarmg the Institute open, wished it allprosperity and success. He was satisfied!that it would supply a much-felt want. Inhis opinion there was ample scope for theene.rgies of such an institution, not only inEdmburgh, but for similar institutions and'headquarters of the National Reserve in otherparts of Sc?tland. (Applause.) With regard'to the N atlOnal Reserve, it was in its mainand principal conception a register of all thetrainedex-soldiers of the country. It had beenfelt, when the N ational R~serve was startedthat it would be quite impossible to under~take that registration after war had brokenout or after some international crisis had arisen.The registration had been commenced byCounty Associations, and very valuable workhad been done. At the present momentover 217,000 officers, non-commissioned'officers, and men had been registered in theUnited Kingdom, and of that number over29,000 were in Scotland. He expressed, asrepresenting the Army, the gratitude of thesoldiers to the Rev. Dr. Mackay, to theTrustees, and to the Board of Management,for. their work in establishing the Institute~whICh he had much pleasure in declaring open.The Rev. F. W. Stewart, Chaplain to theForces, introduced Mr. George P. Millar,Army Scripture reader, a veteran who,enlisting in the old 7lst over 56 years ago,had served through the Mutiny and in othercampaigns, and had been an Army Scripturereader for 43 years.Lieut.-Geneial ,Ewart, in handing over apurse of sovereigns to Mr. Millar on his retirement,said that he was one of Mr. Millar'soldest campaigning comrades. He had methim during the march of the Highland Brigadefrom Ismalia to Tel-el-Kebir. Mr. ~fillar wasone of the survivors of the splendid Armycontaining so many ~cotsmen, and so largelyled by Scotsmen, WhICh had saved the BritishEmpire in India at the time of the Mutiny.He hoped Mr. Minar would be long sparedto wear his well-earned honours. He hltd wonthe gratitude of all the Scottish regimentswith which he had been associated. (Applause.)l\:1:r. Millar acknowledged the token ofesteem.CoL James Clark, C.B., moved a vote ofthanks to Lieut.-General Ewart.-Scotsman, June 27, 1914.

122 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.~-----------------------------------~----~----------------------------~ \"A Hundred Years Ago."BATTLE OF TOULOUSE.*THE final encounter of the Peninsular War inthe:open field was fought on April 10, 1814, fivedays after preliminaries of peace had beenarranged between the Allied Sovereigns and!i.f.;!\iiI..-i ...PIC,TONIThe French Army had been compelled toquit a fresh position which it took up at A~reafter the defeat of Orthes; but there had th~ncome a pause in active operations owing tqWellington being obliged to send Beresfordwith 12,000 men to Bordeaux, which haddeclared against Napoleon. Another reasonSCALa OF MILES",.,.. I• • , Ithe French Marshals before Paris. Officialintimation of the suspension of hostilities didnot, however, reach Wellington until the 12th.• Reprinted, by permission. from the Morning Post ofApril 10. 1914.for deferring a further advance on the part ofthe Allies had been that reinforcements wereexpected. Up to March 16 Soult remainedfacing Wellington, but on that day-the sameon which Beresford started back from Bor­

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRUNICLE. 123deaux-the Marshal retired some distanceeastwards. The Allies followed, and theygained the advantage in combats betweenportions of the contending armies both at VieBigorre and at Tarbes. In consequence ofthese fresh reverses the French Army definitelymoved off eastwards to Toulouse, which Soultreached on the 24th and where he hoped tobe joined by Suchet, fresh from Catalonia.Owing to being hampered by his heavyartillery and to having to bring a pontoontrain with him for bridging the Garonne,Wellington did not arrive in the vicinity ofthe capital of Languedoc until the 27th.The Garonne is a wide and unfordable riverat this point, and runs in a direction roughlyaouth and north. The city is situated on the. right or eastern bank, and in those days therewas a single stone bridge across the channelconnecting it with the suburb of St. Cyprienon the left bank, the only bridge within manymiles. Since his arrival Soult had kepttroops and citizens busy throwing up entrenchments,and a reconnaissance satisfiedWellington that his task would be no easy one.The Garonne had to be crossed in any case, andhe at first proposed to pass the river abovethe town, Hill actually throwing a bridge andreaching the further bank on the 31st. Butafter a fresh examination of the environsWellington decided to recall his lieutenant andto operate from below Toulouse. Hill wasleft facing St. Cyprien. Covered by him, therest of the Allied Army moved north, apontoon bridge was constructed about fifteenmiles down stream, and Beresford crossedover with the 3rd, 4th, and 6th Divisions andthree cavalry brigades on April 3. That nightthe Garonne came down in flood, bringingwith it some hulks let loose by the French,broke the bridge, and cut the army in half.The bridge was not restored until the 8th, butBeresford had taken up a strong position withhis back to the water-way and protected byguns on the left bank, so that Soult refrainedfrom trying conclusions with his old antagonist·of Albuhera. The rest of the Allied Army,but for Hill's troops and the Light Division,passed the stream on the 8th and beganmoving towards Toulouse.The position which Soult had so assiduouslyfortified is shown on the sketch. St. Cyprienwas protected by two continuous lines of wallsand earthwork and afforded the' French abridge-head. The Canal du Midi, which unitesthe Garonne with the Mediterranean, starts amile or so below what were then 'the outskirtsof the city, and, circling round it at a distanceof a few hundred yards, formed a species ofwet ditch, the bridges over which were securedby works. Further out than the canal, onthe eastern side, the long ridge of Mont Ravehad been crowned with a chain of formidableredoubts, with minor entrenchments in thespaces. The River Ers, within easy cannonshotof Mont Rave, formed an effectiveobstacle and provided additional protection.Soult could muster 40,000 men, with 80 guns;Reille occupied St. Cyprien, D'Erlon held theline of the canal along the northern front, andClausel was in charge of Mont Rave. TheMarshal, however, retained ample reservesunder his own immediate orders, ready to bethrust in any direction from a central point.SO'C'THWARD MOVE.On the afternoon of the 8th Wellingtonbegan his move southwards. His troops weremoving along both banks of the Ers, all thebridges over which in the immediate vicinityof Soult's position except that at Croixd'Orade, three miles north-east of the town,had been destroyed. Cavalry pushed aheadalong the right bank of the stream until theyapproacbed this village, when a gallant andsingularly effective charge delivered by the18th Hussars overthrew a decidedly superiorforce of hostile horsemen, hustled them overthe bridge in wild confusion, and secured thisall-important passage for the use of the Allies.Thanks to this brilliant feat of arms theadvancing army was placed in a position toconcentrate between the Ers and the Garonnebefore daybreak on the 10th, the LightDivision only having crossed the Garonneduring the night. The commander of theAllies, whose troops numbered 52,000, with40 guns, had closely scrutinised the enemy'sposition on the previous day. "In the wholeof my experience," he told Lord de Ros someyears afterwards, "I never saw an army sostrongly posted as the French Army atToulouse." 'He had then satisfied himselfthat little could be effected against St. Cyprien,the line of the canal between the Jumeau andMatabiau bridges looked most unpromising,and he had' decided to direct his principaleffort against Mont Rave. While Hill was to

124 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.keep ReilIe occupied on the further bank ofthe Garonne, and Picton, with his 3rd Division,demonstrated against the Jumeau bridge,Freyre, whose force of Spaniards mustered. some 10,000 men, was to assail the northernend of the ridge, and Beresford, marchingalong the left bank of the Ers, was to form lineof battle in due course and was to attack theheights from the east. FreYTe and Beresfordwere to deliver their onsets simultaneously,while the Light Division kept up communicationbetween the. Spanish contingent andPicton.The 10th was Easter Sunday. The actionbegan by Picton and the Light Divisionpressing back the French advanced troopsbehind the northern reach of the canal, and1;>y some Allied cavalry seizing a bridge overthe Ers to the south-east of Toulouse, andthus gaining access to the country south ofSoult's position. Freyre and Beresford werein the meantime on the move. The latterdisposed his troops for the dangerous flankmarch between the Ers and Mont Rave inthree parallel columns, the 4th Division leadingcovered by cavalry. This arrangement ensuredthat on fronting to the right the forcewould be in three lines, each division havingthe front of a brigade. But the march hadscarcely commenced when the ground beganto prove too heavy for guns, and these had allconsequently to be left near Mont Blanc,although the rocket detachment pusped on.The column soon came under damaging artilleryfire from Mont Rave, to which no reply waspossible, and owing to swamps and wetditches it made slow progress. FreYTe inthe meantime gained possession of the Pujadespur at the extreme end of Mont Rave, andthen, either owing to some misunderstandingor else as a result of impatience, he proceededto deliver an attack upon the strong worksof Calvinet without waiting for Beresford.Advancing with great gallantry, the Spaniardsreached the point where the road from Matabiauto Perales traverses the ridge by acutting in a small dip; but then they cameunder a murderous enfilade fire from gunsabout Matabiau; they could not face thetempest of musketry from the redoubts thathad to be stormed, and a furious counterattackby the French rolled them back inconfusion and with devastating loss.Almost simultaneously Picton, whose rolehad been to demonstrate, assailed the Jumeaubridge, and was repulsed, and Wellingtonfound himself with no troops available torepair the Spanish disaster. The Light Divisionhad become his sole reserve, and victoryor defeat now depended upon Beresford'sisolated force, which was still pursuing itsway to overlap the French right on MontRave. The further Beresford marched thenarrower became the space between the Ersand the ridge, and the more severely histroops suffered from the French artillery.The leading files had constantly to halt soas to allow the rear to close up. Marchingin comparatively solid formation, the twodivisions offered an ideal target for theprojectiles of' the French gunners. Soult,moreover, had not failed to take note of thesingular movement threatening his right,and had hurried reinforcements to this quarter.Proposing to assail the column in flank whileit was still on the move, he ordered Taupin'sdivision and a brigade to sweep down fromthe heights and to fall on, while a strongbody of French horse was directed to strikeBeresford from the rear. But a hitch occurred,and the offensive movement only actuallytook place just after the opposing troopshad at last reached the point where theircommander intended to form line of battlepreparatory to assailing the heights.THE SIXTH DIVISION U:NDER CLI:NTON.The 4th Division, under Lowry Cole, waspast the St. Sypiere redoubt, and the bruntof the affray that ensued fell upon the 6thDivision under Clinton. This had Lambert'sBrigade (11th, 36th, and 61st) on the rightduring the march, Pack's Scots Brigade (42nd,79th, and 91st) in the centre, and Douglas'sPortugese brigade on the left; but Clintonappears to have checked Pack and Douglasbefore the division reached its position, sothat, on fronting, Lambert and Pack werein line, with the Portugese in support. The4th Division, on the other hand, was in threelines, one brigade behind the other. Thetwo divisions were just preparing to assailthe heights when swarms of French troopsappeared on the slopes and charged do'l'.'l1upon Lambert's brigade and upon a provisionalbattalion of the 2nd and 53rd, which formedthe right of Cole's front brigade. But Taupin'smen faltered in face of the stalwart bearingof the British infantry; as soon as theyarrived within musketry range they werereceived with a withering fire, they weredisconcerted by the rocket fire, which was anentirely new experience to them, they cameto a standstill, and' then they sullenly beganto give ground. Pack's battalions were in

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 125the meantime seriously threatened by strongbodies of hostile cavalry which had come downthe Lavour road and which tried in vain tocharge home; for the horsemen were beaten. off, and;ihe whole force then steadily advancedup the heights. Lambert's brigade followedclose on the heels of the retiring enemy, andsecured the St. Sypiere redoubt, Taupin fellmortally wounded, and the 4th Division,gaining the ridge further to the left andpractically outside of the French right flank,began to pour down the further slope and tomenace the Demoiselle bridge. S~)Ult consequentlyfound himself constrained to takeup a fresh position, and drew his right wingback at an angle from near the Augustinswork to the Cambon knolL Lambert thereuponwheeled his victorious brigade forwardacross the ridge so as to face north, the 4thDivision prepared to support the 6th, and atthe same time extended its left towards thecanal, and Pack, working to his right undercover of the crest of the ridge, came to a haltin dead ground near the Lavour road, and madeready to carry the Augustins and Colombettefortifications by storm.There ensued a lull. Beresford was gettingup some guns, his infantry stood sorely inneed of a rest after their violent exertions,and it was just about this time that Wellingtonwould appear to have arrived in this part ofthe field. Then, everything being ready,Pack's battalions were launched upon theircritical undertaking. The Augustins andColombette redoubts were closed works,elaborately constructed, furnished with wetditches, and of commanding profile; theywere, moreover, held by a determined soldiery,and the interval between them was guardedby strong detachments. The 79th and 42nd,nevertheless, fought their way into themafter a furious struggle, in which the latterregiment suffered especially heavily, and itlooked for a moment as if the thing was done.But the defenders, rallying upon reinforcements,which were hastening to the spot,came again, the 42nd were compelled toabandon the Colombette work after a desperateresistance, and shortly afterwards the 79thwere likewise forced to relinquish Augustins.But the Highlanders clung like limpets tothe crest, in spite of the enemy's determinedefforts to dislodge them, the 91st came upin support, the 11th from the right of Lambert'sbrigade arrived to lend a hand, and,a fresh advance being executed, the tworedoubts were carried again, and this timethey remained in British hands for good.The capture of these pivots of Soult's freshbattle-line decided the day, although arenewed attempt by Freyre to make himselfmaster of the Calvinet works had been repulsedby the French almost simultaneously.For the Marshal perceived that the Spaniardswere yet again disposing themselves for anadvance, and that this time the Light Divisionwas supporting them, he had noted thethreatening aspect of the 4th Division movingagainst the Demoisellebridge and the Cambonwork, and he realised that the considerablefraction of his army which was now becomingcooped up on the extreme northern end ofMont Rave might be cut off from the passagesover the canal altogether should the Alliespress their successes vigorously home. Aboutfive o'clock, therefore, he abandoned the highground, all except the Cambon-Sacarin spur,and withdrew behind the canal, thus bringingthe battle to an end. The French had lost3000 men and one gun, while the casualtiesamongst the victors mounted up to 4600.All the next day Soult stood his ground,while Wellington prepared for an attackupon the town of Toulouse, but that nightthe defeated army stole away south-eastwards,and on the 12th the Allies marched intriumph into the city.VALOUR AT MONT RAVE.Toulouse was a soldiers' battle, won by the6th Division, the commander of the forcesespecially signalling out in his despatehthe36th, the 42nd, the 61st, and the 79th fortheir valour in the fight for Mont Rave.With the exception of Hill, who performedhis task of containing Reille's troops in St.Cyprien thoroughly by capturing that general'sfirst line of defence and seriously threateningthe second, almost all the superior commandersengaged seem to have committederrors. There was a misunderstanding as tohow far Beresford was to continue his hazardousflank mareh. Freyre delivered his greatassault on the Calvinet works prematurely.Picton disobeyed explicit written orders.Nor is it clear from Beresford's report whetherWellington himself was not to some extentresponsible for the long march of the 4th and6th Divisions under artillery fire, and for thefailure in co-operation between them and theSpanish force. On the French side, Soultand his subordinate generals alike failed,among them, to take advantage of such anopportunity as commanders seldom findoffered to them in war. One can imagine

12£ HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.Napoleon's exultation had he been in theMarshal's place on Mont Rave and seenFreyre's· cohorts hurled back in disarraywhile Beresford's column was dragging itsway along through the mud and asking to beattacked in flank. The overthrow of theSpaniards had been so complete and so conspicuousthat the bulk of the defendingtroops on Mont Rave could quite safely havetaken the offensive against the one portionof the attacking host which really threateneddanger. It was sheer hard fighting on thepart of the British infantry forming Lambert'sand Pack's brigades, steadily supported asthey were by the Portuguese and assisted ata critical moment by the rocket detachment,which gained the day for the Allies and whichconcluded the Peninsular War with a signalvictory. With such troops at his commandWellington was no doubt justified in runningthe risks that he did on that memorable day.But in appraising the relative merits of therank and file in the campaign of 1814 inSouth-Western France it must not be forgottenthat the British and Portuguese were for themost part veterans who had conquered inmany a hard-won fight during the previousfour years, while Soult was at the head of anarmy composed mainly of young and inexperiencedsoldiers. At the very momentwhen the Allies were about to advance fromthe Nive the commander of the Frenchforces in the basin of the Adour had beencalled upon to send off his most reliabletroops to help his master on the Marne.And yet, in spite of the discouragementinseparable from continuous retirements andof their making war in what all the moreintelligent amongst them must have felt wasa failing canse, these hall-trained Frenchinfantrymen and cavalry soldiers and gunnersplaced their antagonists in considerablejeopardy at Orthes, beat off Picton andFreyre at Toulouse, and nobly maintainedthe honour of their country throughout,although the odds were all against them.Soult was overshadowed both as a strategistand as a tactician by his illustrious opponent.But from the moment of his arrival amidstthe ruins of the host which had been overthrownat Vittoria he gave evidence of possessingmost of the qualities which, when theyare found in combination, go to make thegreat captain-organising powers of thehighest order, a:mplitude of resource in faceof difficulties, the capacity of winning theconfidence of subordinates, and unshakenfortitude under adverse and dishearteningconditions. We in this country have goodreason to be proud of the achievements of oursoldiers in Gascony and Languedoc, but ourneighbours have no cause to be ashamed ofwhat theirs accomplished on the Adour, theGave de Pau, and the Garonne." Toulouse" was granted as a battlehonour to both the 7lst and 74th. Of thetwo regiments, the 74th were much the moreheavily engaged. The 71st, under Hill, weremainly employed in skirmishing against theenemy, and their losses amounted to onesergeant and three rank and file killed, andsix rank and file wounded.The 74th, as part of the 3rd Division underGeneral Picton, advanced on the morning ofthe 10th of April about six o'clock, and drovein the outposts of the enemy for about threemiles, as far as the Jumeaux bridge over thecanal; this bridge they found to be defendedby a strong palisaded bridge-head, too highto be forced without ladders, and approachableonly across an open flat. Six companies ofthe 74th (three under Bt.-Major Miller andthree under Oaptain Donald M'Queen) wereordered to attack this work, which they didin most gallant style. But it was commandedfrom the opposite side of the canal, and wasimpregnable without artillery; the attackingparty was therefore compelled to retire aftersustaining very severe losses. The Frenchthen occupied the work in increased force, andthe continued efforts of the whole brigadecould not dispossess them of it.Major Alves, who took part in the battlewith his regiment, thus describes in his diarythe part played by the 74th :­"Shortly after daylight the division wasput in motion, with orders to drive all theenemy's outposts before us, and, althoughacting as adjutant, I was permitted by OolonelTrench to accompany the skirniishers. Withbut feeble opposition we drove them before us,until they reached the tete-de-pont on the canalleading into Toulouse, on the right bank ofthe Garonne. On arriving there I mentionedto Oaptain Andrews of the 74th that I thoughtwe had gone far enough, and reconnoitredvery attentively the manner in which it wasdefended by strong palisades, etc. I thenreturned to where the regiment was haltedand mentioned my observations to OolonelTrench, and that nothing further couldpossibly be done wit-hout artillery to break

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 127down the palisades. He immediately broughtme to General Brisbane, to whom I alsonarrated my observations, who directed meto ride to the left and find out Sir ThomasPicton, who was with the other brigade, andto tell him my observations, After ridingabout two miles to the left I found Sir Thomasand told him as above stated, who immediatelysaid, in presence of all his staff, 'Go back,sir, and tell them to move on: This I didwith a very heavy heart, as I dreaded whatthe result must be; but I had no alternative.About a quarter of an hour afterwards theregiment moved from where it was halted.We experienced a loss of 30 killed and 100wounded out of 350 in the attempt to getpossession of the tete-de-pont, and wereobliged to retire without gaining any advantage.The attack was the more to be regrettedas Lord Wellington'S orders were that it wasonly to be a diversion and not a real attack."The casualties of the 74th at the battle ofToulouse were four officers (Captains ThomasAndrews and William Tew, Lieut. Hamilton,and Ensign John Parkinson), one sergeant,and 32 rank and file killed; and five officers(Brevet-Major Miller, Captain DonaldM'Queen, and Lieuts. Jason Hassard, Wm.Graham, and E. J. Crabbe), four sergeants, and94 rank and file wounded. Of the officerswounded, Captain M'Queen, who had servedin almost every action of importance in thePeninsular War, and who seldom came outwithout a wound, was left for dead on thefield. After the regiment had moved on, asoldier named John Gillanders, his fosterbrother,whom he had taken with him fromSkye as a recruit, missed his Captain, andhuxried back through a heavy fire, searchedfor and found him, and carried him to safety.There were few places for shelter, and thefaithful soldier, loaded with his almost insensibleburden, pushed his way into a housewhich was filled with officers, and called outfor a bed. In the room there was a bed, andon it lay a wounded officer. He heard theentreaty of the soldier and saw the desperatecondition of the officer he carried, and at onceexclaimed "That poor fellow needs the bedmore than I do," and rose and gave it up.That officer was the gallant General SirThomas Brisbane.The Allies entered Toulouse the day afterthe battle and marched through the city,and the writer of the "Vicissitudes of aScottish Soldier" describes the entry of the7lst :-" Immense crowds of well-dressedpeople stood at a bridge to welcome us,or at least pretended to do so; all of themwore white cockades. Another group wasbusily employed pulling down a statue ofNapoleon from the top of a triumphal arch.As we advanced further into the place almostevery window was filled with ladies wavinghandkerchiefs. Fortunately for the 50th and92nd, they had lately got new clothes, and theirappearance, therefore, was passable in the eyesof the French; but as for us [71st J, and mostof the other regiments, anything like magnificentcostume was out of the question. Ourclothes were, in fact, worn out; but not a raghung pennant-like in the air, strict orders.having been issued to that effect, althoughfull liberty had been given to mend the holeswith any sort of cloth. This indulgence was,acted up to in the fullest extent-patches ofcanvas and of blankets covering us from headto foot, interspersed with other patches of allthe colours of the rainbow. Such habilimentshad a very harlequin rainbow effect. Withregard to our personal appearance, many were'tanned or weather-beaten by the long exposureto sun, frost, and rain; but the late draftswere, of course, much less so. On emergingfrom Toulouse we directed our steps to theside of the Languedoc Canal and there encamped."Thus ended the long years of war in Portugal,.Spain, and the South of France, in which the71st and 74th had fought so well and earnedfor themselves an immortal fame to handdown to succeeding generations,BAI.FOUR KERMACK.A most interesting manuscript was recentlypresented to the Officers of the 1st Battalionby ~Ir. J. A. Wedderburn-Ogilvy, being thereminiscences of Private Balfour Kermack, asoldier of the 7lst, who passed through all itsmany campaigns in the early part of lastcentury.The "''Titer apparently joined the 7lst alongwith his Captain, Captain James M'Intyre,who came from the Breadalbane Fencibles, intheyear 1800.His reminiscences were apparently writtenabout 1849. Balfour Kermack was still alivein 1847, when his name appears in the medalroll for the war medal for the Peninsula,which medal he received with eight clasps,including that for the battle of Talavera,which was only granted to nine other men ofthe 71st.

I ' ..~,128 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY 'CHRONICLE.A SHORT SKETCH OF THE CAMPAIGNS OF BALFOUR KJiJRMACK, 7lST REGIMEN'rHIGHLANDERS (LIGHT INFANTRY), FROM 1806 TILL 1814. -~-(WITH NOTES APPENDED POINTING OUT THE DANGERS AND PR.IVATIONS INCIDENT TO A MILITARY LIFE.),----~-~~-~~---~--~-----~-~-~~~----------.----------.-~-~.,-~.~---::;r0.NAMES OF BATTLES.WHERE FOUGHT.DATES.REFERENCES TO ::;rOTES,ETC.1 Cape of Good Hope~ Buenos Ayres3 Roleia4 Vimeiro5 Oporto6 Talavera de la Regna7 Fuentos de Honor8 Arroya de Molino9 Almarez10 Alba de Tormes11 Vittoria12 Puerto Maya13 Puerto Maya14 Pyrenees15 Pyrenees16 Pyrenees17 Pyrenees18 Passage of the Nive19 Passage of the Nive20 Saint SeverJH Saint Sever:12 Saint Sever:13 Orthes24 Aire25 ToulouseAfricaSouth AmericaPortugalPortugalPortugalSpainSpainSpainSpainSpainSpainSpain (Pyrenees)Spain (Pyrenees)SpainSpainSpainSpainFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFrance6th Jan., 1806 See Note A.24th June, 1806BJ The " Regiment only17th Aug., 1807l partially engaged.!Hst Aug., 1807 See Note C9th May, 1809D!l8th July, 1809 " E3rd May, 1811 " F"JWe destroyed the~8th Oct., 1811 I enemy, took 5 gunsand 500 prisoners.19th May, 1812 See Note G10-11th Nov., 1812H~lst June, 1813 " I4th July, 1813 "8th July, 181325th July, 181330th .July, 1813K}"1st Aug., 18131st Dec., 1813{Wh,n driving th,enemy from the9th Dec., 1813 village of Cambo I13th Dec., 1813lost my Captain14th Feb., 181415th Feb., 181417th Feb., 181425th Feb., 1814!lnd Mar., 1814lOth April, 1814Taken prIsoner 11th Aug., 1806.by a cannon shot.( None of these actions"severe. They con­1 sisted chiefly inskirmishing.See Note LM" N"As it is the avowed design of the writer of shall state what passed within my own obserthefollowing notes only to point out the vation, and give a few anecdotes which maydangers and privations incident to a military in some measure amuse the reader.life, a fnU description of the battles in which A. The capture of the Oape of Good Hopehe was engaged cannot be expected. A was the fIrst of my active service, and it wassoldier in his ranks cannot describe a battle; accomplished with very little hardship tohe only knows what takes place in the Com­ the soldier. We suffered no privations.pany to which he belongs, or those on his Everything was as comfortable as circumrightand left. He cannot describe the move­ stances would admit. I state an anecdotements of the army; being confined to close or two among many that came within my ownranks his views only extend to his own front, observation. On the evening before theto which he is compelled to look. Such, then, battle we were seated in small parties talking .heing the case with the private soldier, I a.bout the work of to-morrow, some making

HIGHLAND LIGH'l' INFANTRY CHRONlCLl!J. 129their latter wills verbatim, others givinginstructions to their comrades to acquainttheir parents or relatives if they should fall,and all seemed anxious to seek honour at thecannon's mouth. Among the party where Iwas seated was a Corporal, a fine-lookingfellow, who entertained the idea that he wasto fall. We exhausted all our eloquenceto turn him from such a foolish notion, butin vain. His spirits sank, and no persuasionoould arouse him. Morning came, and wewere soon in motion. When within range ofthe enemy's artillery we were ordered to haltin order to complete the necessary formation.The enemy began immediately to cannonadeus, and while leaning upon our arms a cannonball struck the poor Corporal in the abdomenand tore out his bowels, when he immediatelyexpired. Captain D. M'Kenzie, who commandedthe Company, was looking throughhis telescope when a cannon ball grazed hisside, passed through his wooden canteen,struck the handle of his sword, turned him tothe right about, but did him no harm. Thebrave, hardy, weather-beaten Highlander,and without the least apparent emotion,coolly said-" Well, I'll be d--d, but thatis close shaving!" I had now begun mymilitary career, and had learned that gunpowderhad an extraordinary strength, buta disagreeable smell. Our stay at the Capewas short, and we soon left it, and embarkedfor Rio de La Plata, South America.B. The capture of Buenos Ayres was aneasy affair. The defence by the Englishbefore re-delivering it was a different thing.We sustained considerable loss, and the conductof the Spaniards towards the dead wastruly barbarous. Not content with strippingthe dead naked, with fiendish delight theycut their throats, mangled their bodies inevery form, cut the ears from their headsand wore them in their hats as trophies.Two days previous to our surrendering theplace we were ordered to lodge our knapsacksin the castle in order to lighten us, as wellas for their better security. Some days afterthe surrender of the place our packs weredelivered to us plundered of their contentsby the enemy, no useful article of any descriptionbeing left. After remaining in prisontwo or three weeks we were ordered to be distributedin small parties through the differenttowns in the province of La Plata. It fell tothe lot of the party to which I belonged to go toSaint Juan, a town on the frontiers of LaPlata, situa.ted at the foot of the Andes, anddistant from Bueno!l Ayres one thousandmiles. On this long and painful march I feltnothing but misery. My life was a burdento me. Having nothing to subsist on butbeef, our living was filthy in the extreme.We had no cooking utensils, no knives, nosalt; our walking staff served for a spit;and, on pampas plains where neither woodnor water can be found, the dried excrementof animals served for fuel. There were neithertowns nor villages; not a single house. Wehad nothing to shelter us from the inclemencyof the weather but the canopy of heaven.How disagreeable the word " prison" soundsin the ear of a soldier! Captivity in a palaceis but misery when compared with "sweetliberty." How often did I think of my nativecountry on these trying occasions, and wouldcheerfully have given the gold mines ofMexico to be free! Although our course ofliving was filthy we were perfectly healthy,none having died, nor any sick. When a personis exposed to misery such as I have describedit is easy to conceive the state the body mustbe in. We had' nothing to wear, and wereonly mid-way upon our journey, having stillfive hundred miles to travel, and, having notonce changed our body clothes, they hadalmost worn out. My shoes had long beenworn out, and what remained of my red coatwas turned parson grey. Nothing of thetrousers remained but the waistband. of theshirt nothing but the seams, and the· plumedbonnet, the Highlander's pride, with all itsgaudy ornaments, totally disappeared on thebarren plains of La Plata. After a period oftwenty-eight days travel.we arrived at SaintJuan, the place of our destination, and wereonce more committed to prison. Our situationfor some time was truly miserablenothingbut the bare walls of a ruined convent,damp fioors, without bedding or any othercomfort. Seven weeks had now elapsedsince I was prisoner, during which time I hadnot shaved; and with some prospect of beingpermitted to rest, at least for a time, I pulledup courage, the spirits rose, and I commencedcleaning. It absolutely became necessaryto extirpate a certain bosom enemy. Iaccordingly commenced shaving, washing,and scrubbing, and in a short time I got ridof my troublesome neighbours. About thistime the Governor of the place granted permission,to any of the inhabitants who had amind to, to select one or two of the prisoners, ifthey were agreeable to reside with them.A gentleman (an old Spaniard) and his lady(a Creole) selee-ted me-for what cause Iknow not; but the effect proved good. They

130 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFAN'l'RY CHRONICLE.carried me along with them to their hospitablehome, for so it proved to me.. They had nofamily, and were both very delicate, and, sofar as I could learn, had few relations. Theirwhole establishment consisted of three slaves(one man and two women), who were verykindly treated. I had now changed from aprison to a con.tfortable home; but beforebeing permitted to sit at table it becamenecessary to instruct me in the principles ofChristianity. Accordingly a Padre (their confessor)attended the house daily for some time.He commenced with telling me that theEnglish were fine-looking people, good sol·diers and seamen, but withal they were anation of heretics and enemies of Christianity.He then pointed out the beauties of the RomanCatholic religion, and, after enumerating ahost of saints, concluded by telling me thatnone would be eternally saved but RomanCatholics. I was then instructed to say theLord's Prayer, creed, "Ave Maria," and alsoto make the sign of the Cross. I thought therewas no harm in learning the Lord's Prayerand creed in the Spanish language. AfterI had learned these different articles, whichI soon did, I was declared fit to be baptisedand enrolled among Spanish Christians. Ihad by this time by study and practicelearned a considerable part of their language.I was now to be baptised, take the oath ofallegiance, become a Catholic and a subjectof Spain. I told them I had taken the oathof allegiance to the King of Great Britain,that I was bound to maintain his laws, andnothing would induce me to betray my country.They told me that to destroy the principlesof Protestants was to build up the true Churchand serve God. I told them that the peopleof England had liberty to think and chooseany principle of religion they may think best,and that there were many principles of religionin England, and that all expected to behappy. I had now lived six months with thisexcellent family, and had everything the heartcould wish, and had acquired some knowledgeof the customs and manners of the people,and I have every reason to believe that thepeople with whom I lived were interested inmy future happiness and prosperity. Theyhad a niece, a pretty brown lady, who fre·quently visited the house and seemed to bemuch interested in my welfare. She told methat her uncle had no family, that he had alarge landed property, and in the event of hisdying it would fall into the hands of thosewho had already too much, and that from herown knowledge she was certain that by metaking the oath of allegiance I would un·doubtedly receive part of her uncle's property.This was no doubt a snare laid for me, but.Iwas prepared to avoid it. By this time theGovernor of the place had received intelligenceof the defeat of the English in an attempt toretake Buenos Ayres, and at the same time,agreeably to the articles of capitUlation, tosend home the English prisoners as soon aspossible. This brought matters to the point.The domestic circle was formed. The oldPadre sat president. I was told the attemptto retake Buenos Ayres by the English hadfailed, how their General and his army weremade prisoners, and how foolish it was forme to attempt to run the chance of a longand dangerous passage to England when Ihad it in my power to live in peace and com·fort. I told them I had only one choice left.My kind benefactor and his amiable ladythen told me that all I had to do in order tomake me happy was to take the oath ofallegiance to his Catholic Majesty, be baptised,and become a subject of Spain, and theywould share their prosperity with me, andeverything else that I could wish for. Ithanked them kindly, and told them I hadsworn allegiance to one Sovereign, and thatit was out of my power to betray my country.The temptations to remain in South Americawere very strong. It took a great effort toresist them, and I must confess I was morethan once like King Agrippa with Paul­I was almost persuaded to become a Spaniard.The prisoners were very healthy. Only onedied, and the inhabitants latterly becamemuch attached to them-so much so thatthey supplied them gratis with every kindof fruit the place afforded. They insinuatedthemselves so far into the favour of theprisoners as to cause a great number of themto desert and betray their country. I nowparted with my kind benefactor Don PedroBertaren and his amiable lady Maria Gracia,whom I sincerely loved, and now, after a lapseof forty-two years, I still remember them witha grateful heart. We were all assembled,and commenced our long and dreary marchacross Lapampa, nothing extra occurring,and after a march of twenty-eight days safelyarrived at Buenos Ayres, dropped downLa Plata in lighters, went on board Britishtransports in Monte Video harbour, set sailfor old England-the land of liberty-andafter a quick and agreeable passage castanchor in the cove of Cork, and landed justin time to gather fresh laurels in the Peninsula.(To be continued.)

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HIGULAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE .H. L.I. National Reserve.T a Meeting held in Glasgow ofA the Secretaries of the NationalReserve-presided over by ColonelGrant, M.V.O.-a New Scheme ofOrganisation was brought forward forthe forming of Battalions, and as theH.L.I. Contingent is only some 137strong at present it is sincerely hopedthat a large number will in the verynear future join nur ranks, and thuskeep up. in the Oity of Glasgow" thehonour of the old Regiment.All particulars and forms of. enrolmentmay be had 'at aqy time fromMr. G. J. Taylor, Secretary. 4 BattlefieldGardens,.' Langside, Glasgow,who will be pleased to communieatewith any of the old corps on thelOOtter.Th. ' Incorpora:t. j.; SOLDIERS' and 'SAILORS'" BElPSOC1ETY(lEdlnburKh and Leith Branch),';) No. II STAFFORD STREET, EDINBURGH.Patron-HI. MaJeatlf the KinKpreSldent-H.ILH, Prln_ Chrllltlan of 8OII1efiVIg·Holllteln.Oko;irman--Oolonel P. 0, NBWBIGGING.. , H sent to the HonorarySec.etary. .6. The Government, Poet Office authorities, many, leading .er.cantlle Firms, and Railway Companies MTe giv~ Taea..I..to discharged soldIers

Dlgbland (Igbt Infantrp Cbronlcl~ .. VOL. XIV., No. 4. OOTOBER, 1914. PRICE FOURPENCE.Editor's Notes.~INCE last the "Ohronicle" appeared inprmt events have followed each other withbewildering r!l'pidity. With such stirringevents happenmg on the Oontinent, in whichboth 1st and 2nd Battalions are bearing theirfull part, it would naturally be supposedthat there would be enough material andnews to fill many volumes of the "H.L.I.Chronicle." S~ch, however, is !ar from beingthe case. Owmg to the strIct censorshipof the time we are practically without definitenews of any sort of either of the line Battalions~eyond the .meagre accou~ts whioh appearIn the pubhc press. OWIng to this faotc?mbined with the difficulty in finding spar~tIme to .attend to the paper, the Editor hasfound hllnself compelled to delay publicationof the October ~umber until the present time.That the RegIment has been bearing its fullpart in the gallant struggle on Frenoh soiland has been upholding the best tradition~of ~he past, is nobly attested by the long list ofofficers and men who have laid down theirlives for their country and in the cause ofright and liberty. To all the relations ofboth officers and men who have fallen weoffer ~he deepest sympathy in their loss.DUrIng the last three months the H.L.I.has grown almost out of recognition. TheRegiment (Line, Special Reserve, and Territorial)now comprises no less than 15 Battalions,numbering probably something over1~,O.O? men-nea~l:r the strength of an InfantryDIVISIOn. RecrUltmg for the new Battalionswas extraordinarily brisk throughout Augustand most of September, men pouring in fromGlasgow and all over the country in hundreds.At one period, indeed, such was the inrushthat the depot at Hamilton was taxed to itsfullest capacity to cope with it. Practicallydenuded of officers and staff, an enormousamount of hard work had to be got throughby the few officers and men who had todeal with the recruits and pass them on to theirBattalions.Of the new Battalions, the 10th and 11thService Battalions form part of the new 9thScottish Division at Aldershot, being actuallystationed at Bordon Oamp. The 10th Battalionis commanded by Lieut.-Oolonel J. C.Grahame, D.S.O., who was serving in commandof the Depot before mobilisation. The 11thBattalion is commanded by I.ieut.-ColonelH. O. Fergusson, formerly of the H.L.L,and who lately oompleted his time in commandof the 3rd Battalion Argyll and SutherlandHighlanders.The 12th Service Battalion forms part of the15th Scottish Division, also at Bordon.In addition to the Battalions of the 9thall:d 15th Divisions, the City of Glasgow hasralsed three Battalions, which are also affiliated

HIGHLAND LIGH'l' INFANTRY CHRONICLE.to the Highland Light Infantry, and designatedthe 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Glasgow (Service) Battalions,H.L.I. Of these the 1st were almostentirely raised from men of the TramwaysDepartment and city employees, while the2nd was raised largely through the effortsof the Boys' Brigade, and the 3rd by theOhamber of Oommerce. These are all a remarkably fine body of men, and, if keennessand physique go to make a fine Battalion,should be ready to take the field in a veryshort time. They are at present undergoingtraining at Gailes Oamp. In the OommandingOfficer of the 3rd Battalion all who servedwith the 1st Battalion in South Africa willrecognise Tan old friend in Lieut.-OolonelD. S. Morton. He joined the 1st Battalionas Oaptain of the first Volunteer ServiceCompany, and no Company officer did betteror harder work throughout the hard trekkingand fighting of 1900-1. We wish him the bestof luck with his new commando.A very large number of old N.-C.O.'s andmen of the Regiment have re-enlisted forservice with Battalions of the New Army,many of whom have reached an age when onewould have thought they would feel entitledto rest and look on; but they were too keenfor that, and back they have come to theirold corps in response to their country's call.We feel there must have been many a happymeeting of old friends who had been parted foryears.Of retired officers of the Regiment, beyondthose who have been posted to the new Battalions,we have heard of the following whoare again actively employed :-General H. R.Kelham, C.B., is in command of a Brigadeof the Scottish Division at Aldershot; OolonelA. G. Balfour is on the Embarkation Staff;Colonel Garland, D.S.O., is in command of theRegimental Depot at Hamilton, with MajorHamilton as his second in command; MajorsRoss and Evans Lombe are Press Censorsin London; Major Purvis is an A.D.C.;Captain Fielden is on the Staff for Musketryat Aldershot, where he should be quite athome; Captain P. Balfour is ina similarmusketry billet; Captain Twynam is a StaffCaptain at the War Office, and MajorAnderson Staff Captain of No. 2 District.No doubt there are many more back at work.We are indebted to the editor of the ScotsPictorial for the use of the blocks of thephotographs of Lieutenants Fergusson. andM'Kenzie which we are able to reproduce inthis number.Depot Notes.IN writing the following notes of Depot doingssince general mobilisation took place thereader is asked to make allowances for anywant of details or lack of sequence in them,which is due to the very strenuous timeall have passed through.War against the German Empire wasdeclared on August 4th, and a general mobilisationordered. When the writer arrived at theDepot on the afternoon of the 5th a splendidresponse had already been made by theArmy Reservists, and on the same evening300 had been sent, fully clothed and equipped,to the 2nd Battalion at Aldershot. Another400 were sent the next day, completing thatBattalion to war strength. The remainingmobilised Reservists (about 350) were attachedto the 3rd Battalion, to be sent to the seat ofwar in drafts as required. On the eveningof the 8th the 3rd and 4th Battalions leftfor their war stations-the 3rd Battalionto Oosham, near Portsmouth, and the 4thBattalion to Exeter-whence they subsequentlyproceeded to Plymouth. The daywas, unluckily, very wet, and it may be remarkedhere that this was practically theonly wet day experienced between August 5thand October 5th-a most fortunate thing inthe light of subsequent eveuts.With the departure of the Reserve Battalionsthe whole establishment of the Depot,as constituted before the war, disappeared,and a fresh start had to be made. .Colonel Garland, D.S.O., formerly commandingthe 1st Battalion, took over command,and Captain Hamilton, late 1stBattalion, was appointed second in command.On the following day Captain and QuartermasterGraham, late Yorkshire L.I., tookover the duties of Quartermaster, and. thesethree officers have up to the present formedthe whole staff. There were left, besides,3 sergeants, 4 corporals, and 20 men, thelatter from Section "D," Army Reserve.Later on" the staff was augmented by twocolour-sergeants and one sergeant of theRoyal. Marine Light Infantry, five LondonMetropolitan Police sergeants, and ten City

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFA.."IIlTRY CHRONICLE.of Glasgow Police sergeants, all of whomhave rendered most valuable Rerviees in thediscipline and training of recruits.At this time there was an idea among someof us that as soon as we could get thingssettled up, after the inevitable confusion ofthe past five days, we were going to have acomparatively easy time. Such a feeling was,h0wever, quickly dispelled, for on the 11thwe were informed that 500,000 more menwere to be raised, and that out of the firstcontingent of 100,OOn the Hegiment wasto raise two battalions of lOOO each (su bsequentlyincreased to 1100). The War Officebelief in the popularity of the Regiment wasHhown by this order, for, besides the RoyalScots, we were the only Hegiment allottedf;wo battalions, the other regiments in Scotlandhaving one battalion each to raise ,inthe same lime. To help us the 2nd Battalionsent us Captain Stuart, Reserve of Officer8,late H.L.L; 2nd Lieut. Dixon, 1st H.L.I. ;and 16 N.-C.O.'i'!. With their help a verygood start was made, and by the 16th the firstnew battalion was assuming some shape.At this date, in order possibly to speed uprecruiting, the various political agencies inthe country were allowed to enlist men. Froma soldier's point of view their co-operationat this time was productive of many complicationsand much confusion for the moment.Here were these politicians, ignorant ofsoldiers and their ways, many of them alsoignorant of the distribution of units, and of theregulations governing recruiting physicalqualifications, terms of service, necessit,y ofcharacters on enlistment-let loose to recruitan armv! The result was for us four days ofchaos. ~ Hundreds of men were sent toHamilton Barracks for every corps in theBritish Army, regardless of the fact that itis the Depot of two line' regiments only.They came without previous notice, and itwas only by the st.renuous exertions of thesmall staff of the two depots, a.bly assisted byMessrs. Keith, contractors, of Hamilton, thatthey were fed and given blankets. Housedthey could not be, and many slept out onthe grass. In the writer's opinion, one ofthe most. serious evils was the removal of anvvestige of "character on enlist.ment." To acertain extent this was perhaps unpreventable,but many would-be recruits would havebeen reje~ted at first sight by an experiencedrecruiter. The following from the diary ofan officer written at the time may be ofinterest" AUGUST l7.-A howling rabble came downfrom Glasgow to enlist--sent down by thepolitical associations-with no documents orinstructions. In the evening we had to feedsome 500 men."AUGUST 18.-A repetition of yesterday,only worse. Got away 200 of our new Regimentin spite of it." AUGUST 19.--Another desperate day, butmob more subdued." AUGUST 20.-Things a little better. Thepolitical aBsociations have been switched offfor the time, and there is a little order. Fortunatelyt,here were some amusing incidentsconnected with it. Two would-be recruitswere seen with only one leg apiece! Anotherwho was sent to our doctor was reported, blind in the right eye, and defective visionin t,he left.' CaseR of undersize were common,as well as of wooden feet, glass eyes, loss offingers, etc., etc."About this time Captain Singleton, D.S.O.,from the 1st Battalion, and Captain Forbesand Lieut. Anderson from the 2nd Battalion,joined for duty with the new units, and werevery welcome. Somewhat later CaptainFleming, late of the 7th Battalion, volunteeredfor Depot duty, and did excellent serviee.The" new units were numbered the 10th and11th Battalions, following in sequence theTerritorial Battalions. Major Grahame,D.S.O., late commanding the Depot, wasappointed C.O. of the lOth, and Major Fergusson,late H.Id., C.O. of the llth.From August 21st onwards recruiting pr9­ceeded very briskly. Orders were received tocomplete the Reserve Battalions (3rd and4th) to 2000 each, and recruiting was carriedon for them simultaneously with the newunits. On August 29th the 10th Battalionwas completed to 1100 strong (18 days afterthe ordeT to form them was received), andon September 4th the 11th Battalion wasalso completed. On the next day; September5th, the 3rd Battalion was completed to 2000,having left Hamilton a month before withabout 850, including Army Heservists. Meantimeorders had been received to recruitanother Service Battalion to form part of thesecond 100,000. The first draft for themwas sent on September 8th, and on September15th (a week later) this battalion was alsocompleted to llOO men, and numbered the12th Battalion. Finallv the 4th Battalionwas completed to 2000' on September 22nd.

136 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.It is interesting to summarise the results ofrecruiting between August 8th and September22nd. III under six weeks three new battalionsof 1100 each had been raised, and 2600 recruitssent to the Reserve Battalions-a total ofnearly 6000 recruits. The War Office hadcertainly not been disappointed in theirestimate of the popularity of the HighlandLight Infantry for recruiting. Since thecompletion of the ,Uh Battalion recruitinghas slackened off considerably-mainly dueto the closing of recruiting to enable otherregiments to reach their prescribed quota.It was early evident that it was one thingto recruit many untrained men, but quiteanother to organise and drill them. An appealwas then made to ex-N.C.O.'s to come forwardfor t,his purpose, and the reply made bythose of the old Regiment was splendid.In another part of the "Chronicle" will befound a roll of those who rejoined. Sufficehere to say that the sight of these men comingto the Depot, all from good employment,and all as keen as possible to do their best,made one indeed proud of the old Corps.When recruiting was practically over, authoritywas received from the War Office to raise aDepot battalion of 500 men, organised intotwo companies. Nothing has been done sofar to obtain recruits for this battalion;but the opportunity was given of makingsome well-merited promotions among theDepot staff, who had borne the heat andburden of the day. Before leaving thesubject of recruiting mention must be madeof three more battalions raised for the Regimentfrom Glasgow. They were called the1st, 2nd, and ard (City of Glasgow) BattalionsH.L.I., and their organisation was carriedout independently of the Depot. The 1stwas composed of tramwaymen, which includesmany ex-H.L.I. soldiers; and the 2nd andard . were recruited from the commercialclasses. We understand these battalions areall nearly up to their establishment of 1000,and are training at Gailes Camp. Thus atthis moment there are no less than 15 battalionsof the Regiment mobilised on a war. footing-two line battalions at the front,two Reserve battalions, five Territorial battalions,and six battalions of the New Army.While recruiting for the Regiment is for thepresent stopped, we are by no means idle,for we have had to organise a company (orbattery) of Field Artillery recruits. Theyare a splendid, willing lot of young men, andwill prove a credit to that fine Corps whenthey join it. At present they number over200.All the married families have had to leaveBarracks, and their quarters have been con·verted into men's rooms. This has certainlybeen a hardship iu many cases, but theGovernment have given liberal compensation,and we believe the families will find themselvesmore comfortable in private homes.A number of wooden huts are being erectedon the grass plot to accommodate 300 men.Our Depot staff has been augmented byBandmaster Adams and the boys of the 2ndBattalion. We hope as the winter goes onthat they may give us a little music.After these notes were concluded we wereinformed that the 3rd and 4th Reserve Bat·talions were to be each divided into two, theextra battalions thus formed being numbered13th and 14th.ARMY RESERVE MOBILISATION.At the date of mobilisation the ArmyReservists of the Regiment numbered 1154Of these 1087 had mobilised on 4th October,1914, or nearly 95 per cent. About 1050mobilised within the first three days. Thosewho have joined since have been mostly mensettled in Canada, and seamen.MUSKETRY.SOME musketry practice for Army Reservistsat the Depot was carried out at CadzowRanges on September 29th. The conditionswere 5 rounds at each practice (possible score20), and prizes were given for the first ineach practice and in the aggregate. Thefollowing are the results :­200 YARDS IN OPEN. - 1st, CompanyQ.M.S. Smith, 18. Other scores-Pte. Sn:l:ith,18; Pte. Lambie, 18; Pte. M'Kay, 18.200 YARDS BEHIND COVER.-lst, CorplHarvey, 18.300 YARDS IN OPEN.-lst, Pte. Lambie, 17;also Pte. A. M'Donald, 17 .500 YARDS IN OPEN.-Ist, Pte. D. M'Donald,17.500 YARDS BEHIND COVER.-Ist, Sergt.Gristwood, 16; also Sergt. Clark, 16, andPte. Sharples, 16.AGGREGATE.-lst, Pte. D. M'Donald, 76;2nd, Company Q.M.S. Smith, 73; 3rd, Sergt.Clark, 69.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 137REORUITS JOINED SINCE LAST ISSUE AND DURINGMOBILISATION.12325 Pte. E. Semple.12326 Pte. J. Baker.12327 Pte. S. Haughey.12329 Pte. P. Leith.12331 Pte. E. King.12332 Pte. J. Hall.12333 Pte. G. Taylor.12334 Pte. J. Livingston.12335 Pte. H. Whitehurilt.12336 Pte. R. M'Callum.12337 Pte. T. Lenaghan.12338 Pte. J. Goodlad.1.2339 Pte. J. M'Cabe.12340 Pte. E. Conway.12343 Pte. G. Braid.12344 Pte. W. Barrett.12345 Pte. G. M'Leod.12346 Pte. E. M'Kay.12347 Pte. R. Brough.12348 Pte. A. Brown.12349 Pte. W. Miller.12350 Pte. G. Haynes.12351 Pte. J. Johnston.12352 Pte. D. Craig.12353 Pte. J. Milligan.12354 Pte. W. Dick.12355 Pte. G. Kidd.12356 Pte. S. Proctor.12357 Pte. J. Todd.12358 Pte. H. Forbes.12359 Pte. W. Anderson.12360 Pte. A. Osbourne.12361 Pte. H. Lennon.12362 Pte. J. M'Donald.12363 Pte. R. Russell.12364 Pte. J. Summerville.12365 Pte. E. Connall.12366 Pte. G. Quigley.12367 Pte. S. Rankin.12368 Pte. P. Milligan.12369 Pte. J. M'Naughton.12370 Pte. C. Sneddon.12371 Pte. J. Barbour.12372 Pte. P. Callaghan.12373 Pte. J. M'Aulay.12374 Pte. J. Ross.12375 Pte. G. Dunn.12376 Pte. W. Wilson.12377 Pte. P. Montgomery.12378 Pte. W. Stevenson.12379 Pte. G. Monaghan.12380 Pte. J. Barrie.12381 Pte. J. Hartvig.12382 Pte. L. Waterston.12383 Pte. J. Schuman.12384 Pte. A. Reid.12385 Pte. H. M'Sherry.12386 Pte. T. M'Curdy.12387 Pte. E. Benson.12388 Pte. P. Shearer.12389 Pte. P. Carroll.12390 Pte. W. Kennedy.12391 Pte. D. M'Keegan.12392 Pte. A. M'Donald.12393 Pte. J. Beverley.12394 Pte. W. Roy.12395 Pte. T. White.12396 Pte. J. Rankin.12397 Pte. A. Watt.12398 Pte. D. Simpson.12399 Pte. A. Fleming.12901 Pte. W. Green.12902 Pte. E. Bray.12903 Pte. J. Scott.12904 Pte. J. Lugton.12905 Pte. G. Carter.12906 Pte. F. Gillespie.12907 Pte. W. Martin.12908 Pte. H. Forrester.12909 Pte. J. Hoggan.12910 Pte. H. Hynman.12911 Pte. S. Ryder.12912 Pte. E. Simons.12913 Pte. A. Paterson.12914 Pte. J. Mooney.12915 Pte. R. Nairn.12916 Pte. W. Clark.12917 Pte. W. Robb.12918 Pte. J. Watters.12919 Pte. N. Haggerty.16370 Pte. J. Ferrell.16371 Pte. D. M'Intyre.16372 Pte. P. Carroll.16373 Boy H. G. Robinson.16374 Pte. J. Anderson.16375 BoyW. Venables.16376 Boy S. Kirkla.nd.16377 Pte. T. M'Cabe.ApPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.9048 L.-Sergt. G. M'Kenzie, promoted Sergeant andappointed O.R. Clerk, 3rd H.L.I., dated5th August, 1914.10651 L.-Corpl. J. Currie, promoted Sergt.-Tailor to3rd H.L.I., dated 7th August, 1914.10614 L.-Sergt. E. Liddiard, promoted Sergeant,dated lOth August, 1914.10930 Corpl. D. Sherridan, promoted Sergeant, dated10th August, 1914.11318 Corpl. H. Barkley, promoted Sergeant, dated10th August, 1914.AWARDS AND GRANTS.11961 Bandmaster F. Adams, awarded the LongService and Good Conduct Medal (withoutGratuity), Army Order 412 of 1914.RE-ENGAGEMENTS.7996 Pte. R. Curran, re-engaged to complete 21 yearilservice with the Colours, dated 1st July,1914.8628 Sergt. T. Turton, ni-engaged to complete 21 yearsservice with the Colours, dated 6th September,1914.CERTIFICATES.Awarded 2nd Cl!l.sS Army School Certificates.12315 Pte. T. Buchanan. 10368 Corpl. C. Kewland.12325 Pte. E. Semple. 11273 L.-Cpl. A. Bashford.Awarded 3rd Class Army School Certificates.12316 Pte. T. M'Keman. 11842 Pte. T. Jennings.12299 Pte. D. Watt. 12014 Pte. J. Johnstone.12233 Pte. P. Wilson. 12085 Boy G. Pirie.GAZETTE.10th June, 1914.- The undermentioned successfulcandidate at the competitive Examination ofOfficers of the Special Reserve, Militia, and TerritorialForce, held 1st March last, to be SecondLieutenant :-Evan Ronald Horatio KeithM'Donald, from 3rd Battalion.12th August, 1914.-The undermentioned GentlemanCadet from the Royal Military Academy and RoyalMilitary College, etc., to be Second Lieutenant :­Harold White Whitson.19th August, 1914.- The undermentioned Officersare granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant­Colonel in the Army on appointment to commandBattalions of' the New Army:-Major J. C.Grahame, D.S.O., to command lOth Battalion;Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. Fergusson (Major retiredpay), to command 11th Battalion.6th September, 1914.-Lieutenant-Colonel A. Giles(India. Army), to command 12th Battalion.25th August, 1914.-Supemumerary Lieutenant SirA. C. Gibson-Craig, Bart., is restored to theEstablishment.25th August, 1914.-The undermentioned Universitycandidate to be Second Lieutenant :-WilliamMalcolm Dickinson.25th August, 1914.-The undermentioned WarrantOfficers to be Quartermasters, with the honoraryrank of Lieutenants :t:;Sergt.-Major John Drawbelland Sergt.-Major Peter Stewart.30th August, 1914.-The undermentioned WarrantOfficers and N.-C.O.'s to be Second Lieutenants:­Colour-Sergeant Joseph Logan and Colour-SergeantOliver Watt.COMMANDS AND STAI!F.10th August, 1914.-~ajor H. J. Pack-Beresfordassumed the appointment of the D.A.A.G. ScottishCommand on 10th August, 1914, vice MajorF. J. Marshall, Seaforth Highlanders.4th July, 1914.-Major Arthur N. E. Browne to beAssistant Military Secretary to Lieutenant·GeneralSir T. S. Ewart, K.C.B., Commanding-in-Chiefthe Scottish Command.5th August, 1914.-Captain W. H. E. Segrave, D.S.O.,to be appointed to the General Staff as DeputyAssistant Adjutant-General.

138 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.ROLL OF FomtER N.O.O.'s WHO HAVE VOLUN­TARILY REJOINED THE REGIMENTPOR DUTY.J. Buggan, late Oolour·Sergeant, H.L.l.J. PerguBon, late SergE'ant, 9th H.L.!.E. Elliott, late Oorporal, 2nd RL.I.James Oardow, late Sergeant, 2nd RL.I.James Michie, late O.·Sgt. per. staff, 4th RL.I.James Johnstone, late Corporal, lst H.L.I.John Milroy, late Oolour·Sergeant, 8th RL.I.Thomas Paulkner, late Sgt.·Bugler, 1st H.L.I.; C.-Sgt.permanent staff, 4th H.LLAlexander Sehotleld, late Oorporal, 4th H.L.I.William M'Farlane, late OoL·Sgt.·lnstructor, 9th H.L.I.John Mackenzie, late 71st Regiment, H.L.!.Wm. Geo. Boucher, late Corporal, 1st H.L.!.William Mowatt, late Sgt.-Bng. per. staff, 4th H.L.!.Henry Robinson, late Corporal, 2nd H.JJ.l.David Aitchison, late Sergeant, 1st H.L.!.James Meldrum, late lBt H.L.I. and per. staff, Srd H.I,.!.Robert Oattes, late Corporal, 1st H.L.I.George Cheyne, late Corporal, 1st H.L.I..Robert Barclay, late Oorporal, 7th H.L.l.John Donnelly, late Sgt., 2nd H.L.I.; Sgt. per. staff,Srd H.L.I.Benj. J. Barrett, late Oorporal, 2nd H.L.I.John Thorbnrn, late Sergeant, 2nd H.L.!.James White, late Sergeant, 2nd H.L.!.John W. Turner, late C.-Sgt. per. staff, Srd H.JJ.I.James M'Oann, late Col.-Sgt., 2nd H.L.I.; Sgt.·lnst.permanent staff, 8th RL.I.John Booker, late Corporal, 2nd H.L.!.Robert Harper, late Sergeant, 2nd H.L.!.lsaac Park, late C.-Sgt.-Inst. of Musk., 1st H.L.I.;permanent staff, 4th H.I•.!.William Frame, late Oorporal, 2nd H.L.!.George Morrow, late Sergt .. Inst. of Musk., 2nd H.L.!.John Diamond, late Colour-Sergeant, 6th H.L.!.David Clark, late Sergeant, 4th H.L.I.George Maskell, late Lance.Sergeant, lst H.LI.James Oraig, late Sergeant, 4th RL.I.Robert Clark, late Corporal, 3rd V.RH.L.I.; and2nd H.L.I.Joseph Hossack, late Sergeant, 9th H.L.!.\Villiam Hamilton, late Sergeant, 7th H.L.I.Joseph Coyle, late Sgt.•Inst. of Musk, 3rd H.L.I.Benjamin Handy, late Colour-Sergeant, 5th H.L.!.Alexander Nicholson, late O.-Sgt., 1st and 3rd H.L.I.Alexander Waterworth, late L.-Sergeant, 2nd H.L.!.James Cornish, late Corporal, 1st H.L.l.Alexander Mills, late Corporal, 1st H.L.I.J. W. A. Swan, late Corporal, 5th H.L.I.Frank Hopper, late Sergeant, 2nd H.L.!.Hugh Gordon, late Sergeant, 7th H.L.!.G. Wells, late Colour·Sergeant, 2nd H.L.I.A. Kind, late Corporal, 2nd H.!..I.George Hastings, late Corporal, 4th H.L.!.John P. M'Laren, late Corporal, 2nd H.L.!.James Stevenson, late Colour.Sergeant, 211(1 H.L.I.;Sergeant·Major, 7th H.L.I.William Hamilton, lateSergeant, 2nd H.L.I.Samuel Johnstone, late Oolour-Ser/.(eant, 2nd H.L.!.Albert E. Graham, late Corporal, 2nd H.L.1.John Gourdie, late Colour-Sergeant; 1st H.L.I.Murdoch M'Phail, late Qr.-Mr .. Sergeant, 1st ILL.I.Charles Seymour, late Lance·Sergeant, 1st H.L.I.William M'Kenzie, late Colour-Sergeant, 2nd RL.1.John Aitken, late Colour. Sergeant, 1st H.LI.Thomas Thompson, late Sergeant, 2nd RL.I.William Cowie, late C.-Sgt.-Inst. of Musk., 2nd H.L.I.Dougal Johnston, late Sergeant, 9th H.L.I.Orawford J

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140 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.when the shells and bullets came singingover. Since then we have retired steadily;hence the long days and short nights. Ourtroops were quite played out last night. Youwould not recognise the Battalion as it was14 days ago. The men are suffering fright.fully from sore feet. The backward movementis so depressing and so bad for morale.However, the spirits of everyone are extraordinarilygood. The French ha ve nowchipped in, and are attacking in front. Ihear the guns bombarding not more than 3miles in front.We are resting to-day, and I expect we shalladvance to-morrow. We have had some goodsuccesses lately-officially declared to-dayandeveryone is cheering wildly. One of thesaddest things about retiring is to see theFrench people all leaving their houses andfleeing-the poor women crying and carryingbabies.The 12th Lancers and Greys had a brilliantsuccess yesterday, and bagged a lot of Uhlans.Swettenham was killed, and Bulkeley Johnsonwounded, but not badly.We had an exciting day on the 27th. Wewere isolated with some transport. About8 a.m. I got a message from General Hakingby a mounted orderly-" There is now nothingbetween you and the Germans. Take thetransport via --, etc. If necessary youmust, of course, abandon the transport tosave the Regiment. " We started off, andfound a small Uhlan patrol in a town, andgot two of their horses. The town was bombardedhalf an hour after we left it, and inflames. In the end we marched 27 or 28miles, and joined the Brigade at 10 p.m.Haking was very much pleased, and said hewas sure the H.L.I. would do it. Everyonewas dog-tired, and we had to start againyesterday at 4 a.m. and march 18 miles here.n was the most distressing march I have everdone. Some of the men's feet were frightfullysore; but they stuck to it with splendidspirit.It seems a lifetime since we left Aldershot.Everyone says the same. It feels as if we hadbeen out here for months. , Not that anyoneis the least sick of it or depressed, but so manystirring events are crowded into the days.The Germans are behaving disgracefully.An officer dressed as a French officer went upto some Coldstream Guards and asked ifBulkeley, the machine-gun officer, was in thatBattalion. He then shot the officer he wastalking to. I believe it was young Windsor-Olive. Others dress up as British Staffofficers and drive about in motor cars, andwhen they meet transports or convoys' shoutat t,hem-" The Germans are advancing, atyou just ahead," which causes a stampede.That happened to us. A long column oftransport was ahead of us as we were retiring.All of a sudden a French officer came gallopingdown the road the reverse way, shouting"Les Allemands! Les Uhlans!" All t.hetransport was thrown into confusion. Someof the waggons came back at a gallop. Wewere just behind, and mercifully the roadwas broad. There was a little confusion atfirst, but they rallied splendidly when Ishouted at them, and we all advanced up theroad with fixed bayonets~to find absolutelynothing! We lined some of the men oneither side of the road, and they took a statueof the Virgin Mary over a hedge for Germans,and plastered her !We are all very well, and get excellentfood. I am afraid if we advance now therewon't be much beyond supplies, as the Germanswill have taken everything. The weather hasbeen lovely, but t.he sun is very hot sometimes.I suppose t,hey have published the" officialgratitude" of France for the "action of theBritish Army during the last few days, whichhas saved France." This has had a splendideffect ,on the morale of the troops, whichalways suffers somewhat in a retirement.The French did it in 1870-71, and were jeeredat by the villagers on their way back to Paris.H the French troops are now attackingthe Germans who were following us theyshould roll them up easily, as they (the Germans)must be just as played out as we are.Your soup squares you gave me are excellent.Shifter and I enjoyed them thatlong day we had no rations.I will write when I can, but it is impossiblewhen one is on the move all day and night.The firing is getting further away now. Ihope the French are driving the brutes back.The Connaughts got in rather a nasty placetwo days ago, and Abercrombie is missing.He was seen to be hit by a shell, and fell orran into a ditch, and no more has been heardof him. The Munster Fusiliers were also surprisedand cut up very badly.The Germans actually dress themselves upin Ollr men's greatcoats to disguise themselves,get close, and then shoot. It is toobarbarous, and against any civilised canonof warfare.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 141Diary of E. R. H. Keith·MacdonaJd,Highland Light Infantry.1914. 1914.THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH.LEFT Aldershot 3.30 a.m. Arrived Southampton7 a.m. Left same by s.s. "LakeMichigan" 8.30 p.m. Weather ideal, clearand warm.FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH.Arrived Boulogne 2.30 p.m. To Rest Campat about 6 p.m. Weather still fine.SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH.At Rest Camp. Left Boulogne for Wassignyabout midnight by train. Blue sky, thensmall showers, dull and cloudy.SUNDAY, AUGUS1' 161'H.Arrived Wassigny about mid-day. Fromthere marched to Petit Verly. Weatherbeautiful and very hot. Arrived about 6p.m. In billets here for the present.MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH.Parade, fire control, etc., in the morning at11.30. Route march after lunch. Weatherstill beautiful. No further news.TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH.Short parade at 11 a.m. Wrote hometo-day. Nothing else, the rest of the daybeing devoted to washing. Very fine still.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH.Route march at 8 a.m., returning about11.30 a.m. The rest of the day spent resting.Weather still magnificent,.THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH.Route march and field work at 8.30. Therest of the day nothing. Weather. stillbeautiful, and very hot to-day.FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST.I,eft Petit Verly at 8.30. Arrived at Groiseabout 2 p.m. Frequent halts. In billetsagain. Weather still magnificent.SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND.Left La Groise at 3 a.m. Arrived Pontsur-Garneabout 12 noon. About 14 miles.Very hot to-day. On night outpost, No. 2P. Bridge.SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD.Left Pont-sur-Garne at 2 a.m. ArrivedGenly about 3 p.m. Left for action at 5 p.m.Long night march to Paturages. Slightdrizzle over frontier. On the field of Malplaquetat 7 a.m.MONDAY, AUGUS1' 24TH.In action at and around Paturages. Retiredlater over the frontier.. After a mid-dayrest retired further and bivouacked aroundBavai. Very hot to-day and close.TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH.Left vicinity of Bavai at about 5.30 a.m.,arriving Pont-sur-Garne about lnid-day. Preparedentrenchments, but finally retiredthrough IJeval on Landrecies. We were,however, held up by a supposed cavalryattack, and accordingly bivouacked somedistance from Leval. Hot and close.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH.On night outpost work. Left about 2 p.m.,and advanced in the direction of La Groise.Marching all day, and only some food at ahalt during the morning. This consisted ofwhat was to be obtained from the fields.After marching all day, bivouacked in thevicinity (as far as I can judge) of La Groise.Very wet at night. Feeling rather t.ired.Valise lost, but greatcoat (lost yesterday}found. No food to-day except a drink of tea,a piece of bacon, and a piece of bread fromthe platoon. Mess cart and staff missing.Cut off, but got through safely. .THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH.Continued our retirement at 5 a.m. Wefinally arrived at our destinat,ion, Neuvillette(a t.own), at 10 p.m., having been 17 hourson the march and having covered well over30 miles. In billet.s to-night. Weather fairlygood, though some heavy showers about midday.My feet are troubling me now a little,as I have not had my boots off since lastSaturday. No food last night or this morninguntil about 1 p.m., when we had a little beef.Boots off to-night at last. Mess cart and staffturn up all right.FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH.Continued again after a few hours sleep,leaving about 6.30, and arriving at ourbivouac near the village of Servais about5 p.m. To-night I am on guard with 30 men

142 lllGHLA.KD LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.at Divisional Headquarters. Another beautifulday again. Received some letters to-night.. There are now four mails in. I think wecovered about 20 miles to-day.SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH.A rest day, but hardly for me, as I was onduty with my guard at Divisional Headquarterstill 6 p.m. Provided sentries, orderlies,etc. My valise turned up to-night. Ihave been very fortunate in this way. Amagnificent day, and very hot.SU~DAY,AUGUST 30TH.Left Servais about 5 a.m. and continued.our retirement. We had a two-hours halton the march, as t,he heat. to-day is except.ional.Bivouacked for to-night somewhereon the road to Soissons, but as I hadn't a mapr couldn't locate it. To-day has been, I think,the hottest I've ever experienced. Rathertired and sore to-night.MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST.Left our bivouac at 5 a.m., and are stillretiring. Arrived and bivouacked at thevillage of Laversine shortly after 1 p.m. Iwas rather ill this morning, having been sickduring the night; but am better now. "A"Company on outposts at 5 p.m. Dreadfullyhot.TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST.At 1.30 a.m. outposts withdrawn and theretirement continued. We marched till 11a.m., when we had a three hours halt. About16 to 18 miles, I should think. On renewingthe march we were suddenly halted to take upa position in rear of the Guards Brigade,which had been attacked. Accordingly tookup our outposts for the night. The samemagnificent weather still.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND.Retired from our positions at 1.30 a.m.and re-continued our retirement. At 9 a.m.we halted and took up a position, continuingthe march about 12 noon. At 1 p.m. wehalted again and took. up another positiontill 3 p.m.,finally arriving on our bivouacsat a small village near the town of Meaux.I have no map to follow the route just now.Very hot.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBl;m 3RD.Re-continued our march at 3 a.m. throughMeaux, and going due east and south-east.About 1 p.m., after many minor checks,arrived near Petit Courrois, where we bivouackedfor the remainder of the day. Thisgives uS a much-needed rest. ·Marchingabout 2 miles per hom:, I should think. Veryhot again to-day. .FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 'lTH." A" Company off for outposts at 8 a.m.Germans reported to have crossed the lVlarneat an incompletely demolished bridge, sothe outposts were withdrawn, and we tookup a position half-a-mile to the south, arrivingabout mid-day. About 3 p.m. we took up aposition in the ditches at the roadside, facingnorth and east. At 7.30 we retired somefew miles, the Battalion acting SF) outposts tothe cavalry. I still have no map, and thereforedo not know the numerous villages, etc.,we pass through. We went through }Ieallxyesterday, which seems a quaint old town,with a most beautiful church building of veryancient structure. The weather of the paststill continues--very hot by day and verycold at night, with heavy dews.SATURDAY, SEl'TEMBER 5TH.Continued our march about 8 a.m., firstpassing through a sweet little modern townabout 9 a.m. Farenoutiers, I believe. At11.30 we had a long halt, continuing o.urmarch at about 1.30, and finally bivouackingnear the village of }Iarles about 4.30. Mostof the villages are deserted now, and theinteriors of the houses present a most melancholyaspect. Same fine weather; cloudy,though, at timesSU~DAY,SEPTEMBER 6TH.The firRt reinforcement arrived last nightwith Martin and Ferrers-Guy. At 7 a.m.we marched off and took up a position facingeast, about 2 miles from Marles. We remainedthere till about mid-day, when we droppedour left flank to face north. Heavy firingin the woods in front and on the right flank.About 6.30, the enemy having retired, weadvanced to the hamlet of Parades, where webivouacked for the night. r assume thegeneral advance has now begun. Anothermagnificent day.MO~DAY,SEPTEMBER 7TH.. About 6 a.m. took out Nos. 7 and 8 Sectionsto reconnoitre the woods in front, 'where thereis a very fine chateau. Quite clear of enemy.Thoroughly clear of enemy all round too.Reported on return. A.t 1.30 p.m. we continuedour advance, arriving at the village ofSt. Sumeon about 7 p.m., where we bivouackedfor the night. Very hot to-day, with

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 143the sun at our backs, and very dusty.at intervals.CloudyTUESDAY, SEPTEi\IBER 8TH.Continued our advance at 6 a.m., arrivingat Rebais about 8 a.m., where we had a longhalt, marching on again at 9.30. About anhour later we left the road and deployed,took up a position, and prepared to advance.About 11.30 we advanced some miles in thedirection of La Forge; went through somevillages, where we passed many casualtiesand prisoners. Detailed to cut off someof the enemy about 2 p.m. In action throughthe woods till about 7 p.m., when we bivouackedfor the night. Second reinforcementarrived to-night under Lilburn. Very wetto-night, with very heavy rain about 5 p.m.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH.Up at 4.30 a.m., but no move till 11 a.m.The place we are in now is called Bassebelle.Advanced again as stated above, a,nd had along halt in the town of Pavant, marchingoff again at 1.50. About 2.30 we halted on thecrest above the valley of the ~{arne, fromwhere you get the most beautiful view allround the country. It is quite a picture.Most beautiful. Continued again at 4 p.m.down through this magnificent valley. It isreally a large basin, with beautiful cultivatedslopes and wooded spurs all round. At about8 p.m. we bivouacked on the hill above thevillage of Domptin. Very fine again, with aburning sun, but inclined to rain at night.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH.lYIarched off again at 4.30 a.m. A halt foran hour about 6 a.m., and then we advancedthrough heavy rain, finally deploying andadvancing by platoons at 50 paces distanceacross country. We finally bivouacked,heavily soaked after a hard day's marchingand a thorough wetting from frequent heavyshowers, near the village of ~{onnes, about8 p.m. On the whole a miserable day. Wehave several prisoners now-about 20, Ishould think-the first being captured onTuesday afternoon. Rumours of the Russiansat Berlin.FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TH.Left Monnes at 5 a.m. and set off eastward.Two long halts during the morning, finallyarriving at the village of Beugneux at 3 p.m.,having been thoroughly soaked by heavyrain. Nos. I and 2 on outposts almost at once,and no chance of being dried. To-day forgeneral discomfort and sheer misery has beenexceptional--about the most uncomfortableone I have ever spent. However, it's allin the game. Tried to clear at night, but onlyfor a very short period. Feeling a little seedy_SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH.Outposts withdrawn in great haste, leavingno time, and the march continued. We setoff about 5.30 a.m., and caught up the Battalionabout 2 hours later. Dull and miserablestill, and raining again, and we are all drenchedthrough. After again acting as reserve wefinally, after frequent checks, arrived thoroughlysoaked at the village of Vieil Arcy,where we actually billeted for the night.Feeling distinctly seedy to-day. Hopelessweather; rain without cessation. I have justbeen thinking that the enemy would not getmuch information if they found my diary.It is impossible to follow all the variousmovements.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH.Rose at 3 a.m. slightly drier, having sleptat the Guard Room fire; but still very uncomfortable.No move till 3.30 p.m., whenwe ad:vanced and crossed the Oise by a pontoonbridge, the other one having been ,destroyedby the Germans. About two miles ahead, justoutside the village, we took up a defensiveposition for the night. Weather better to-day,though late at night it began to drizzle again.Wrote again to mother to-day, also J. D. R.MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH.Advanced a short distance at dawn, andentrenched ourselves. About 11 a.m. weretired from the trenches and advanced acrosscountry in a northerly direction. At 12 noonwe were checked, and held up till about 6 p.m.,when we made short night advance over thebattlefield, only to retire again to billetin a village in the valley. Had some narrowescapes to-day, and I think there must be afair number of casualties to-day. Craigand Powell gone, and l\ofartin wounded.Hard to realise. Wet in the early morning,fine during the day, and then a drizzle again atnight.TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH.Advanced a short distance from the villageat 5.30 a.m. to obtain cover from shell fire.Remained there till sunset (as it was impossibleto advance), when we advanced on to theridge and entrenched ourselves, remainingthere for the night. Very wet all night, and

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.most miserable. Mayne, Gaussen, and Lathamhit.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH.Retired at sunrise to yesterday's cover,had some food, and then at about 7 a.m.returned. for. a short period to improve thetrenches. Again about 8.45 we went out,andQ.gain returned, but this time on accountofsD:ell fire. Some enemy were seen in front.I believe the village I didn't know the name ofis oa.lled Verneuil. Remained in our" dugouts"all day, as it was quite hopeless to move.Some more casualties to-day, I believe, butnot many. I believe, also, the people on ourright and left are doing well. Fine to-day, for awonder.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH.Still in our " dug-outs" (Brodie and I aretogether) until 6 p.m., when the" Worcesters"ca.me up to relieve us, and we went back to thevillage and billeted for the night. Dreadfullywet all day, and most miserable. These lastfour days will not easily be forgotten; underperpetual shell fire.FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.A rest day to-day for us. Left our billetsat dawn and took up our positions in theshelters just outside the village along the roadside.I wrote home to-day, and some otherletters too. At 6 p.m. we once again departedfor the hill, and took up a. fresh positionfurther in advance and facing half right. Iwas in support of Nos. 1 and 3. At about8 p.m. it began to rain, and continued withoutcessation all night We had no cover, theground being rocky, and it has been themost miserable night I have ever spent. Wetto the skin, and dreadfully cold. Aboutmidnight we heard firing, and stood to arms,there being evidently an attack on some partof the outpost position; but we have no news.Again an awful night.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH.At dawn removed to a large cave near by,where we spent the remainder of the day .. At 6.30 we were relieved by the Connal1ghts,and went back to our old position at thecrest of the hill. Quite a rest day, whichwas badly needed after a night like last night.We buried poor Powell to-day. Fairly fine.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH.'Ve were attacked at dawn, and went out. to the trenches to support the Connaughts.Retired shortly, however, on account of shellfire, to the base of the hill. Arrived thereabout 6 a.m.THE LEGION OF HONOURFRENCH ORDER FOR BRITISH OFFICERS FORGALLANTRY IN THE FIELD.THE President of the French Republichas bestowed the decoration of the Legionof Honour on the undermentioned Officer,with the approval of H.M. the King, forgallantry during the operations betweenAugust 21st and August 30th, 1914.There are no restrictions as to the occasionson which these honours may be worn.CROIX DE CHEVALIER.Captain J. H. Hope, 2nd Batt. H.L.I.AWARD OF THE DECORATION "l\bDAILLEMILITAIRE."The President of the French Republic hasbestowed the decoration Medaille Militaireon Warrant Officers, Non-CommissionedOfficers, and Men of the Expeditionary Force,with the approval of H.M. the King, inrecognition of their gallantry during theoperations between the 21st and 30th ofAugust, 1914.10901 Pte. G. Scott, 2nd Batt. H.L.I.Pte. Scott is a native of Alexandria, Dunbartonshire,and joined the H.L.I. on the 21stof October, 1907, and we offer him our con·gratulations on his unique distinction.MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.THE names of the following officers, non·commissioned officers, and men of the HighlandLight Infantry have been brought forwardfor special mention for services in the fieldfrom the beginning of the campaign to 8thOctober :­2ND BATTALION HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.Lieut.-Colonel A. A. Wolfe-Murray.Lieut. A. P. D. Telfel'-S.mollett.Lieut. Sir A. C. Gibson-Craig, Bart. (killed).No. 7736 Sergt. F. Nicholson.No. 8944 Pte. J. Webber.No. 9812 Pte. J. CampbelLNo. 9553 Pte. G. Wilson.ROYAL FLYING CORPS.Lieut. W. 'G. S. Mitchell, H.L.I.

Supplement to H.L.I. C'hrQnicie. ()cloo pr. 1914_Ln:(.r. 8 11\ A. C. (lJ BSUX-CJLH fl. B.! RT.Killed in Action.

HIGHLAND 'LIGllT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.145AWARD OF DISTINGlJISHED CONDUCTMEDALS.A SUPPLEMENT to the London GazeUe issuedon the 21st October states that the King hasapproved of the grant of the Medal for DistinguishedConduct in the Field to the followingfor acts of gallantry and devotion to dutywhilst serving with the ExpeditionaryForce :­No. 7736 SERGT. FRANCIS NJOHOLSON,HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.For gallantry on September 14th in rallyinganother platoon under heavy fire, after itscommander had been wounded, and duringSeptember Uth to 17th in repeatedly carryingorders under hea vy fire.No. 8944 PRIVATE JAMES WEBBER, HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY. For catching and bringing back looseammunition pack-horses under heavy fireon September 14th, and for carrying ordersunder a heavy fire, September 14th to 17th.Sergt. F. Nicholson is a native of Caithness,having been born in the parish of Keiss, nearWick. He joined the H.L.I. on the 8th ofNovember, 1901, and was promoted Sergeanton the 9th of November, 1912.Private Webber belongs to Edinburgh,where he enlisted on 20th August, 1903.He passed to the Army Reserve on the 4thNovember, 1911, and was recalled to theOolours on the outbreak of war.Officers Killed in Action.THE LATE SIR ARCHIBALD C. GIBSON-CRAIG. . MEMORIAL SERVICE IN CURRIE CHURCH.A SERVICE to the memory of Sir Archibald. Charles Gibson-Craig, Bart., of Riccarton,Lieute!1ant of the 2nd Highland Light Infantry,who was killed in action on September14th in the battle of the Aisne River, washeld in Currie Parish Church yesterday afternoon.The memory of the young lieutenantappealed to all classes in the communi~y,and the little country church was filled inevery part. In addition to personal relativesand friends, those participating in the serviceincluded the members of the kirk session,School Board, and Parish Council, and adeputation from the Baberton Golf Club,troops of the local Boy Scouts, and a numberof the employees from the' Riccarton estate.The Regiment of the dead baronet was representedby Major Pack-Beresford and CaptainBridge. Those present also included LadyGibson-Craig, mother of Sir Archibald; Mrs.Cumming and Miss Gibson-Craig, sisters;Sir Charles Dalrymple, Bart.; Sir Oliverand Lady Riddell, Craiglockhart House;Mrs. Wauchope of Niddrie; Colonel and Mrs.Trotter of Colinton; Captain Younger ofHarmeny; Dr. Byrom Bramwell and Mrs.Bramwell, Baberton House; Mr. BennettClark, Newmills House; Mr. W. Lawson,Currie Hill House; Mrs. Gourlay, MallenyHouse; Dr. Graham, Currie; Mr. W. P.Bruce, Braeburn; Mr. ~. Inglis Davidson,Saughton; the Rev. James Fergusson, Corstorphine;the Rev. David Turner and theRev. P. W. Hulbert, Balerno; and the Rev.Mr. Macfarlane, Juniper Green. The Rev.David C. Stewart, M.A., minister of Currie,conducted the service, in the course of whichhe spoke of the fine influence which Sir Archibaldhad shed in their community and thehappy memory he had left behind him. Theyremembered the kindness of word and deedwhich had endeared him to all. They gavethanks to God that he had died for his nativeland and for his· country's honour in herhour of need; that he had fallen as a braveand courageous soldier. At the conclusion

14() HIl:lILAND LIGHT rNFAl.'l"TRY HRONICLE.of the servic t he ,1udience rema ined ~tandingwhile the " Dead March " was pIa.yed.- Th~!SeatlS/lta /l, Frida.y , October 2, 19B.The story of ho"- Lieutenant Sir Al'cltiba.ldGibsou-Oraig died has been told I :1nll is whollych:uacteri tic of the man a his ['e(!iment:l.nd his friends knew him. "Gib;;on-Craig,"II'rites fL brothel' officer, " was ~hot, wliileleadin'" his mell to the a,t,tack on it Germanma.ehine .gUll, which I\'as hidclen in a. woud.He loca.ted the gLlIl, and askeu our second incomrnanrl \\·het.III'.r he might t.a ke his platoont.reachery, as the German" had not throll'lldOIl'Ll their arm;;) t hat ahout fifty Gemlilllswere killed on the "pot. By his gall ant, actionGibHon-(;rHig dill a grca.t. dCid t,o a i~ thegenera.l adva.nce of Lite Hcgiment, anrl , indeed,of t he whole of t.lie t,roops uoncemed." Thenll.J'J':1,t,ive goes OH to say that the rQJYllliningmen silenced the gllll, wit.h only t\\'o killedand three W Oll fldr.cl , and teIls t.he story ofPrivat,e \ribon, of t,he sa me Regiment" ,md ofEdinburgh, who, single-handed, capt'lUcd aGerman gun by shooting five f its six gllal'­diaJlIi and bayonet,ing t.he s\l \'v ivol'.-ScotsPiclon:al, October 17.[lilt/In f,!! (7f1ltJ J r'/jI,f,./j ~2Xfl Ln:u!. I'Ellrll:S ' 0);'.(about twenty men) (u1(l t ry to ca pt1ll'c t.hegnn, which W' s (lui n)! ll. lot o( damag., t.o nul't ro pR t the t.ime, T he )In.jor gave Jli .eonsent, i.l.lI rl (lj b ~ n- !I'll i,.. ' m off t gettit gun. II 1\11I[ Il i. 1 l ' r:l.\I'lerl tu t·lie topof t he ilill, Rnd found t h e fll ~(' l v es unexpectedl rface t fac ",i t.h a l M~e b cly of (i 1'l1l.fl JlS.ut Dl I fiT U /l, voll e.. , n' t it n the Lif\ut enantdrew his word and r U 'h cl [Ol'\\'ltrll in Er n t, of,h t.l· ora ~ fl llin g to them ' Jlta l'g men !At. thenl !' lie got. to withill ~(' n ards or thnemy und then fell. 'J he • 1 nl< n 8 held uptheir h [nll s, but 0\11" m n w re,' mad at,th ir officer being killed (and al 0 sll Rpected2.'fJ ,Lmt:T. .T. . n. y.:rW l;, ,'ON .2nd Li ut. JameR Adnm H a. milton F er­~U~~O Il , who was killecl in • c tiOll fit th Batilcof the Aisne, \1':1~ a on of Sn' Jnme, FCI';;ll 'SOIl ,B:Lrt. , and Lacly F crgll R" Ul1, of pitl1lhrtugh .1leeble8, hirf'. Lieut. ' I' r g u ~ 'on , who WilSeduca eel at. ,\,inclte,' er, was only in h~tw('.nt.y-third yeaI', nel joined the 211ftBatt,alion on tihe 14t.h F brum:y. 1912.2~TJ L ' T . R. C. F . rOWELL2nd Lieut.. R ys Campbell Ffolli tt PO\\'ell,who wa' killed in action, was t he only son (If

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~~~-Major-General C. H. Powell, C.B , late of theIndian Army, and a grandson of the lateJ\>Ir. James Mackenzie of Auchenheglish, Dunbartonshire.He was educated at Winchesterand afterwards at Cambridge, and joined theHighland Light Infantry on the 3rd ofSeptember, 1912.HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.---------------------He was predeceased by his elder brothersome years ago, the late Lieut. R.F. N. KeithMacdonald, 4th Battalion H.L.I., who wason active service in the South African War.Much sympathy is felt for his widowed motherand sisters.-The Oban Times, 17th October,1914.2ND LIEUT. C. L. MACKENZIE.2nd Lieut. Colin Landseer Mackenzie, killedin action, was just twenty-two, and waseducated at Cheltenham. He was gazetted tothe Regiment on the 24th of May last year.2ND LIEUT. E. R. H. K. MACDONALD.2nd Lieut. Evan Ronald Horatio KeithMacdonald joined the 3rd Battalion H.L.I.on the 3rd of July, 1912, and was gazetted tothe 2nd Battalion on the 10th of June thisyear.THE GALLANT DEAD.LIEUT. EVAN MACDONALD KILLED IN ACTION.SECOND LIEUTENANT EVAN RONALDHORATIO KEITH MACDONALD, of the 2nd Bat­'talion Highland Light Infantry, is reportedby the War Office as having been killed inaction on the 21st September at the Battleof the Aisne. He was the only surviving sonof the late Dr. Keith Norman Macdonald,M.D., F.R.C.P.E., the well-known collectorof, and authority on, Highland music, andMrs. Macdonald, 21. Clarendon Crescent,. Edinburgh. He was the grandson of Lieut.Charles Macdonald of Ord, Skye. He waskeenly interested in everything Highland, andloved to play the slower music of the piobmhor.Born in Skye, he was proud of being a Skyeman.The martial race of Macdonalds hecame of, by their valour and heroic conductin the field, in the Indian Wars, and in thePeninsular Campaigns. shed honour andlustre on their native isle. He was· an oldEdinburgh Institution boy, and was a keenathlete. While at school he captained thefirst fifteen in seasons 1910-11-12, and afterwardsplayed in the former pupils' team.At the school sports in 1911 he won the cupfor the mile race, and was at the time of hisdeath one of the secretaries of the InstitutionAthletic Sports. Of a manly and lovablenature, his early death is very much regrettedby his schoolfellows and brother officers.OFFICERS OF THE IDGHLAND LIGHTINFANTRY REPORTED KILLEDAND WOUNDED.KILLED IN ACTION.Lieut. Sir A. C. Gibson-Craig, Bart.2nd Lieut. J. A. H. Fergusson.2nd Lieut. R. C. Ff. Powell.2nd Lieut. C. L. Mackenzie.2nd Lieut. E. R. H. K. Macdonald.WOUNDED.Captain A. W. D. Gaussen.Captain C. T. Martin.Captain and Adjutant J. H. Hope.Lieut. A. P. D. Telfer-Smollett.Lieut. W. Lilburn.Lieut. G. M. Gerard.Lieut. J. M'D. Latham.2nd Lieut. R. A. F. Whistler.1st Batt. H.L.I.Lieut. E. E. Loch (in Kamaruns).ROLL OF N.C.O.'s AND MEN OF THE HIGHLANDLIGHT INFANTRY KILLED, DIED OFWOUNDS, AND WOUNDED IN ACTION.K.1:LLED IN ACTION AND DIED 011' WOUNDS. 8731 Pte. A. Rowell, died from wounds. 12014 Pte. J. Johnstone, died from wounds. 10926 Pte. H. S. C. Berry, died from wounds. 9744 Pte. J. Reynolds, died from wounds. 9610 Pte. J. Lang, died from wounds. 7980 Pte. G. Kidd, died from wounds. 8591 Pte. A. J. Bailey, died from wounds. 8090 Pte. R. M. Souter, died from wounds. 10679 Pte. A. J. Starr, killed in action. 9055 Pte. J. Thompson, killed in action. 9683 Pte. J. Boyle, killed in action. 11855 Pte. J. C. Harry, killed in action. 7442 Bugler W. C. Brady, killed in action. 9940 Pte. D. Cownie, killed in action. 8683 Pte. J. H. Edwards, killed in action. 10537 Pte. C. E. Jepps, killed in action. 8664 Pte. E. Keen, killed in action. 11945 Pte. W. Magihon, killed in action. 10997 Pte. P. Moore, killed in a.ction. 10118 Pte. J. Murray, killed in a.ction. 8757 Pte. C. Munday, killed in action. 11870 L.-Corpl. J. Roylance, killed in action. 8705 Pte. W. Rixon, killed in action.

148 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.11244 L.·S. J. T. Batteson, died from gunshot wounds.8581 Pte. A. Fraser, died from gunshot wounds.L.•Corpl. Kennedy, killed in action.10450 Pte. A. E. Lygo, killed in action:Pte. C. Scott, killed in action.11706 Pte. Eadie, killed in action.Pte. Loan, killed in action.Pte. W. Scott, killed in action.8581 Pte. A. Freer, died of wounds.11833 L.-CorpI. S. Jones, died of wounds.8090 L.·Corpl. R M. Souter, died of wounds.12083 Pte. D. Tennent, died of wounds.11244 L.·CorpI. Batteson. died of wounds.No. 12035 Pte. J. Scott, .. A" Company, 2nd Batt.H.L.I., who wa.s transferred to the 48th Heavy BatteryRG.A. in May of this year, was killed in action nearBrennelle.Pte. Scott, whose brother is also serving in the sameBattery, was a son of ex-Col.-Sergt, James Scott, whoserved for 21 years in the H.L.I -in the 1st Battalion,and latterly on the Permanent Staff of the 3rd Bat·talion.REPORTED AS HAVING DIED.10926 Pte. H. S. O. l3orry, cause of death not stated.I 8591 Pto. A. G. Baillie, cause of death not stated.10996 Pte. Fyffe, pneumonia.10675 Pte. W. Wright.WOUNDED.11766 Pte. J. Martin.11080 Pte. R Maitland.10114 Pte. S. Mullen.9850 Pte. R Ogg.10889 Pte. T. O'Noli.9673 Pte. R. Rice.9350 Pte. A. Riva.8090 L .. Corpl. R. M. Southern.10706 Pte. F. Smith.11221 Pte. C. Stewart.9761 Pte. A. B. Tomlinson.9157 Pte. J. Ullathorne.11399 Sergt. W. Wilcock.12148 Pte. R. Hamilton.8780 Pte. L. Farr.8055 Pte. A. Kerr.9749 Pte. G. Milne.9094 Pte. R Murchie.9605 Pte. D. Smith.9253 Pte. A. Tannahill.9045 Pte. P. Venison.10674 Pte. C. G. Saunders.6677 Bandsman T. Wilkillson.10135 Pte. J. M'Arthur. .10940 Pte. T. Trotter.. 9245 Pte. J. Jennett.8684 Pte. C. Stott.8624 Pte. Albert Morgan.9876 Pte. C. Wilson.9665 Sergt. G: Hegarty.8144 Pte. W. T. Butler.9434 Pte. J. Garrick.8099 Pte. J. Cochrane.. 9734 L.-CorpI. A. Chalmers ..11883 Pte. M. Corcoran.11623 Pte. G. Clark.iOO95 Sergt. G. Dickson.9182 Pte. J .. Digby.8775 Pte. G. Egerton. 10954 Bugler G. Ferguson. 10752 Pte. J. Galletly. 12156 Pte. P. Gallagher. 8516 Pte. J. Grubb. 9304 Pte. J. Hogg. 8133 Pte. A. Hutton. 9719 Pte. J. Harvey. 12121 Pte. J. Lafierty.12151 Pte. J. Kerr. 7011 Bugler M. M'Gough. 9959 Pte. T. M'Donald. 9247 Pte. H. M'Lean. 8741 Pte. J. M'Cabe. 11469 CorpI. N. M'Evoy.8472 Pte. J. M'Laughlan. 10345 Pte. A. Meadows. 11952 Pte. A. M'Guire. 10349 J:,.·Corpl. J. Mitchell. 10204 L..CorpI. J. Duncan. 9604 L.-Corpl. Hunter. 9103 Pte. T. Clark. 8741 Pte. J. M'Cabe. 7970 Pte. J. Aitchison. 8077 Pte. R Greer. 9620 Pte. H. Malleny. 8912 Pte. R. Robertson. 11815 Pte. G. Simpson. 9672 Pte. J. l\1ain. 9527 Pte. T. Clarkson. 8030 Pte. G. M'Kee. 10507 Pte. H. G. Saunders. 7952 Pte. T. M'Hllgh. 9600 Sergt. R Leggatt. 11661 L.-Corpl. F. M'Gregor.11833 L .. CorpI. S. Jones.10131 L .. CorpI. W. F. Davis.8959 Pte. G. Buist. 8960 Pte. S. Liddle. 10161 Pte. R M'Cann. . 10031 L.-Corpl. J. Bain.9346 Pte. J. Dufi.8872 Pt-e. W. Rumgay.11736 L.-Corpl. J. Irvine.12183 Pte. F. Fraser. 9152 Pte. W. Allan. 9504 Pte. A. Alexander. 6313 Sergt. J. Banks. 11158 Sergt. J. Baskerville.10835 Pte. J. Bayd. 8985 Pte. S. Coffee. 9121 Pte. Cochrane. 9529 Pte. T. Clarkson. 10292 Pte. A. Clark. 9812 Pte. J. Campbell. 7092 Pte. J. Carroll. 11694 Pte. R. Chisholm. 12181 Pte. P. Carroll. 12111 Pte. J. Donald. 10842 Pte. T. Dodds. 10131 Pte. W. F. Davis. 9346 Pto. J. Duff. 8127 Pte. W. Durham. 11554 Pte. J. Furniss.9017 Pte. P. FuJlerton.5298 Q.M.-Sergt. T. Findlay.Pte. Foster.9308 Pte. J. H. Griflen.11339 Corpi. A. GibBon.12015 Pte. J. Haldane.10545 Sergt. G .. Hlltchings.

2SD LreUT. n . . :Ft. POW LL.Kill ed 111 Action.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONWLE.1499604 Pte. W. Hunter.11032 Pte. P. Henry.10250 Bandsman H. B. Hughes.11776 Pte. F. Hoggan.1233 Pte. R. G. Highlands.12138 Pte. J. Hynes.8789 Pte. J. Hall.12168 Pte. A. Johnstone.8468 Pte. A. Kerr.8781 Pte. W. Lookridge.9600 Sergt. R. Leggatt.9678 Pte. T. Moore.9635 Pte. Mitchell.11158 L.-Sergt. J. Michie.8078 Pte. J. Moore.8986 Pte. P. Murray.Piper Morrow.11204 Pte. J. J\'linney.7578 L.-Corpl. J. Murra.y.10024 Pte. R. Moore.8982 Pte. W. Martin.9023 Pte. J. Murray.8862 L.-CorpI. W. Mott.10200 Sergt. J. S. Morris.8455 Pte. M'Cafferty.11952 Pte. C. M'Guire.12047 Pte. R. C. M'Kenzie.10263 Pte. J. M'Lean.9246 Pte. H. M'Lean. 9387 Pte. A. M'Neilage. 10069 Pte. J. M'Kay. 7990 Pte. H. M'Cauley. 8137 Pte. G. Nieholl. 11912 Pte. J. M. Nichols. 8561 Pte. J. Osborne. 10716 Pte. R. Owens. 9116 Pte. R. Paton. 9260 Pte. J. Pettigrew. 10086 CorpI. R. Paton.10722 Pte. T. Robertson. 7376 Pte. Robertson. 9262 Pte. W. Robertson. 9585 Pte. J. Sinclair. 9834 L.-Corpl. A. Stevenson. 10226 Pte. R. Soott. 10539 CorpI. J. Smith. 8070 Pte. E. Scollon. 11602 Pte. W. Soott. 10674 Pte. C. G. Sanders. 9784 Pte. J. Smith. Pte. Small. 10583 Bandsman H. Sibbald. 8645 Pte. J. Sheehy. 9926 Pte. J. Stewa.rt. 12157 Pte. J. N. Smith. 12093 Pte. J. Stewart. 8681 L.-Corpl. R. Stamper. 12179 Pte. J. Shepherd. '~142 Pte. J. Sa.nds. j174 CorpI. F. Staines.11862 L.-CorpI. F. S. Shepherd.10566 Pte. J. Turton.9373 Pte. J. Turner. 8989 C. S.·Major Vercoe. 9816 Pte. C. Wilson. 11071 Sergt. J. Willia.ms. 9269 Pte. J. Wilson. 9398 L.-Corpl. A. Wicks. 9652 Pte. H. Welsh. 9681 Pte. J. Walker. 8592 Pte. Wiltcher. 10105 Pte. A. White.MIsSING:8051 Pte. W. Cochra.ne.8767 Pte. C. E. Gra.vely.10068 Pte. R. Liddle.9672 Pte. P. J\'lurray.8523 Pte. P. M'Gowan.12228 Pte. J. Nelson.11835 Pte. J. Reilly.9364 Pte. D. Rose.9742 Pte. W. Tough.7737 Pte. J. J. Thorpe.PRISONERS OF WAR.11678 Pte. J. Little.Pte. M. Lenaghan.8128 Pte. W. M'Queen.LIEUTENANT TELFER-SMOLLETTWOUNDED.IT was intimated at Alexandria yesterdaythat Lieutenant Alexander Patrick DrummondTelfer-Smollett of Bonhill had been woundedat the front on 29th October. He waswounded on the mouth and ankle by a pieceof shrapnel. One of those who were withhim at the time was killed on the spot. Afterbeing' wounded he managed to crawl to aturnip field. The Germans saw him, and,firing a volley at him, left him for dead on thefield. He was subsequently taken into safetyby some of his Regiment. Lieutenant Telfer­Smollett, who was mentioned in Sir JohnFrench's despatches for distinguished servicesa few weeks ago, is the only son of the lateLieutenant-Colonel Telfer-Smollett of Bonhill,late Worcestershire Regiment, and of Mrs.Telfer-Smollett of Newbury, Berks. He wasmarried about a year ago to Miss MarionLucy Strutt, daughter of Mr. George HerbertStrutt of MacKeney House, Derby, andKingairloch, Argyllshire. Lieutenant Telfer­Smollett is in the 2nd Battalion HighlandLight Infantry. He is now in a privatehospital in London. - Scotsman, 6th N ovember,1914.MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.AMONGST those wholiave won distinctionin the fighting on the Continent is J. Campbell,of Waterloo, near Wishaw, a private in the2nd Highland Light Infantry. His regimenttook part in the Battle of the Marne. It

150 HIGHI,AND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.was when the British commanders were indoubt as to whether the Germans would makea~determined stand at the Aisne that PrivateCampbell was presented with his opportunity.At the request of his commanding officerhe went on "observation duty." The postwas an exposed one, right in the line of fire.He had not long taken: up his position whenshells began to burst all around him. Bulletswent whizzing over his head. He was struckinnumerable times by flying shrapnel, hisclothes being torn to shreds, but he seemed tobear a charmed life, as he was not seriouslyhurt. For three hours he remained cooland undaunted at his dangerous post.During this period he observed an envelopingmovement on the part of the enemy,which he conceived threatened one of ourbatteries. This information he transmittedto his officer. Reinforcements were pushedforward, and they arrived not a minute toosoon. In anticipating the enemy's movePrivate Campbell was the means of savingthe battery.When he came off duty his commandingofficer congratulated him on the magnificentway in which he had borne himself undermost trying circumstances, acknowledged thevalua ble service he had rendered, and assuredhim that his action would be brought underthe notice of the Commander-in-Chief.A week later Private Campbell was putout of action in a bayonet charge. Woundedin five places, he lay amongst the dead fromsix o'clock in the morning until two o'clockthe following afternoon.It was while lying in Stobhill Hospitalthat he learned of his name having beenmentioned in General French's despatch.­Glasgow Evening News, 7th November, 1914.3rd Battalion Notes.WHEN the scare of war fell upon us we, withthe 4th H.L.I., were encamped at Tintofor our annual training. The Scottish Rifles,who were out before us, had pinched the bestof the weather, for June was hot and sunny,but July and August were wet, cold, andwindy.After Germany and France had declaredwar we remained in suspense until wordcame (about midnight) that the Battalionswere to move into Hamilton at 9 a.m. in themorning. All the tents were struck, whenwe got a message to stand by. Then itrained-as it would do. However, we didmove about 11 a.m., entrained at Lanarkracecourse, and went into camp at the Ross,Colonel Aikman's place.On the 4th August we got the word"Mobilise," after which-a H nightmare."I can hardly call it anything else. Reservistscame in in large numbers-almost more thanwe could cope with. The food question wasparticularly difficult. The food was there,but, with the limited number of N.-C.O.'s,all with their own special job to do, I'm afraidsome had difficulty in getting their mealsbefore others had eaten it.However, everyone, I think, realised thestress, and took it well. We worked well uptill 11 o'clock at night. Great was the greetingof old friends. Everyone was eager to go out.And how great the change when a man discardedhis "civilians" for "khaki"! Hebecame a soldier at once. And it was wonderfulhow they all fell into the measured trampwhen once they got started for the station.We despatched to the 2nd Battalion some300 men on the 6th, and 400 on the 7th.How keen everyone was to be amongst thechosen!When the Adjutant once in a too audibl~voice said H We must have 20 more men"there was a general rush, which nearly trodunder foot the aforesaid Officer and othersstanding with him.

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.151Colonel Garland, D.S.O., and CaptainFleming Hamilton arrived to take overcharge of the Depot.The writer went down to Aldershot on the8th, and there saw the 2nd H.L.I. on parade.The Reservists "came back" at once, anddrilled as if they had never left the Army.Colonel W olfe-Murray said he was immenselypleased with them.The 3rd H.L.I., now numbering a largeBattalion, with the Reservists who had notgone to the 2nd, paraded at night on the 8thto go to their war station, near Portsmouth.Unfortunately it was a horribly wet day andnight, and everyone got soaked to the skin,which was bad luck. Rifles and equipmentwere in a state which in less strenuous timeswould have turned some people's hair grey.On arrival at Portsmouth we were greetedby several Boy Scouts, who made themselvesgenerally useful, acting as guides and loadingbaggage. We marched some 7 miles toCosham, where the Battalion went intobillets, and later moved up to our campon Portsdown Ridge, near Purbrook Fortquitea good camp, on a nice slope about400 feet up, with a magnificent view southwardsover Portsmouth and Southsea, acrossthe Solent to the Isle of Wight; northwardsover a large expanse of very pretty countryto the South Downs. The weather wasglorious-as hot as could ever be in England.We found several detachments, at SouthseaCastle, Fort Monckton, and the wirelessstation near Porchester, where IvIajor Outrammade a long stay. We did a lot of work; notime, hardly, for football, for which we werealso handicapped by not having a level bitof ground.From the Depot we kept getting numbersof drafts of re-enlisted men, who have comeup wonderfully, and also a number ofKitchener's recruits. There were not enoughclothes to fit them all out, and we really lookeda very incongruous and horrible sight-menin "civilians" and glengarries, men in khakiand bowler hats, cap badges being a verynegligible quantity. But our Quartermaster,Lieut. Mill, has worked like a slave, and hasgot us now fairly well fitted out. I must alsonot forget to· mention and thank our friendsin Scotland who have knitted socks and madeshirts in great numbers for us all.On the hill with us were the rest of theBrigade, Colonel Jacson of the Devons beingour Brigadier. The regiments with us arethe Oxford and Bucks L.I., the Berkshires,and the Leicestershire Militia.Towards the end of October the weatherbegan to get cold and wet, and the chalkysoil became very unpleasant, and at the endof the month we moved into Barracks atGosport.I have no notes, so cannot at the momentgive detailed news; but Colonel Grahame,D.S.O., has now left us to command a Battalionat Bordon, and with him have goneCaptain Forbes and Lieut. Anderson. Sergt.­Major Stuart has become a Quartermasterthere, and there have been appointments andpromotions too numerous to mention.Quartermaster-Sergeant M'Farlane is nowour Sergeant-Major.Captain W. A. Malcolm we were very gladto number once again in the Regiment, heha ving laid down the ploughshare for thesword.Captain T. A. Pollok Morris, on leave fromthe 1st Battalion, is temporarily attached.Captain GausseD. and Lieut. Whistler returnedwounded from the Aisne to give us the benefitof their experience. The latter has, however,returned to the 2nd Battalion.We numbered at one time about 1900 menand some 50 officers. The latter have gotup a rugby team, and played their first matchat Portsmouth, starting with a win and somethingto spare. We should have also a greatsoccer team when we can get it started.Now we are forming the 13th Battalionhere, and a verygood lot they seem to beverykeen and eager to learn their job-andI'm sure they will be a credit to the name of theRegiment they serve under.

152 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.--'~~----~-~~--"----'-------:--.-.-'--------~.., --------­DRAFTS TO EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.26th August, 1914.-Lieut. W. Lilburn, and 93 otherranks. Lieut. Lilburn was severely woundedat the Aisne, but is going on well.30th August, 1914.-2nd Lieut. C. C. Mylles, and 93other ranks.'11th September, 1914.-2nd Lieut. E. W. Whitson,2nd Lieut. E. A. M'Lellan, and 163 other ranks.19th September, 1914.-Captain R. E. W. Baird. and186 other ranks. Captain Baird unfortunatelygot rheumatio fever almost at onoe, and has againjoined us. Lieut. Franklin. who went with thisdraft. is home, we hear, wounded in the leg andarm.THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS HAVE JOINEDTHE BATTALION SINCE MOBILISATION.*2nd Lieut. J. Logan.*2nd Lieut. O. Watt.2nd Lieut. C. Williams.2nd Lieut. M. A. Kincaid·Smith.2nd Lieut. J. S. Riohardson.2nd Lieut. C. E. C. HilL2nd Lieut. J. W. Agnew.2nd Lieut. D. Kindersley.2nd Lieut. M. S. Cassidy.2nd Lieut. J. W. Graham.2nd Lieut. J. R. J. Mylles.2nd Lieut. W. A. MaoLean.2nd Lieut. C. P. Evelard.2nd Lieut. J. G. Everard.2nd Lieut. M. W. Parr.2nd Lieut. A. Pellets.2nd Lieut. J. O. Westwater.2nd Lieut . .B. Crossley.2nd Lieut. H. S. Davidson.2nd Lieut. H. R. Davidson.2nd Lieut. A. Campbell.Irons.2nd Lieut. A. C. Frew.2nd Lieut. J. A. M'Intosh.2nd.Lieut. G. A. F. Tyler.2nd Lieut. G. W. Phillimore.·COmmlSsloned from Colour·Sergeant.4th Battalion Notes.ON the 13th of July the Battalion assembledat Hamilton and moved for training to thenew Camp at Tinto. It seems a long timeago, those piping times of peace, and Sergt.Johnston, a new pipe-major, had joined tolead the music. The weather was, as a rule,very good, and though there was not muchamusement to be had'we were all very fit,and looking forward to the usual " tamasha "of the last week of the training.Best shooting Company-" E" (CaptainOppenheim).Some of the young Officers who joinedwere rowing men from an ancient University,so, as once before (in 1899) a race was arrangedwith the St. Andrew Boat Club of Edinburgh.We rowed in fours on the Union Canal, andColonel Kindersley steered us with greatskill; but, alas! the enemy were too goodfor UB, and we suffered a not inglorious defeat.Our crew were :-2nd Lieut. Hunter (bow),Lieut.-Colonel Jones (2), 2nd Lieut. Aston (3),Lieut. Graham (stroke), and Lieut.-ColonelKindersley (cox). There were rumours ofwar, so we could not stay for the dinnerthe Club kindly invited us to.Orders to move to Hamilton and camp inthe Barrack square was the next item in anunexpected programme. Next day into Campat the Ross. On the 4th of August the ordercame to mobilise and move to vulnerablepoints from Severn Tunnel to SouthamptonWater. The mobilisation went off withouta hitch, and also the movement of troops;but unfortunately the calculations presupposeda battalion up to strength, which the 4thBattalion was not.Headquarters in billets at Exeter.On 8th August we were brought togetheragain and moved to Renney Camp, nearPlymouth, and for weeks, while increasingin stature, enjoyed the most splendid weather,with sea bathing and one of the most beautifulviews in Great Britain. Lest we should

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 153frighten the Kaiser into premature overturesfor peace we will refrain from stating ournumbers or insisting on our now formidableaspect. We will only say that all ranks areanxiously waiting orders to move, and thatwhen one or two essentials are supplied weshall have good hopes of doing so. Thefollowing is a list of the Officers of the·4th, Battalion :­ROLL OF OFFICERS.Lieut.-Colonel A. W. Jones. Major A. Gillon. Major W. B. Rankin. Major H. J. Stone. Captain and Hon. Major A. C. B. Ingle. Captain L. C. F. Oppenheim (Expeditionary . Force).Captain E. G. Fellows.Captain H. B. M.Coghill (ExpeditionaryForce).Captain N. Donnithorne.Lieut. J. G. B. P.Graham.Lieut. A. H. Russell' (Expeditionary Force).Lieut. J. A. C. Inglis.Lieut. H. O. Wolfe-Murray.Lieut. G. P. Hall (Expeditionary Force).Lieut. N. B. Hunter.Lieut. H. S. Aston (Expeditionary Force).2nd Lieut. T. M. ~:t:'Leod.2nd Lieut. A. B. Porter.2nd Lieut. W. T. Davis.2nd Lieut. H. S. M'Culloch.2nd Lieut. A. A. Macfarlane-Grieve.2nd Lieut. W. M. D. S. Strettell.2nd Lieut. C. Gillespie.2nd Lieut. J. P. Smith.2nd Lieut. L. A. Judd..2nd Lieut. J. Lees.2nd Lieut. W. S. Wynne.2nd Lieut. H. D. C. Craig.2nd Lieut. H. T. B. BosheIl.2nd Lieut. T. J. O'Connor.2nd Lieut. C. Hunter.2nd Lieut. G. A. MacDermott.2nd Lieut. G. R. Shield.2nd Lieut. W. Oldfield.2nd Lieut. F. S. Leslie. Captain and Adjutant W. C. Leckie-Ewing. Lieut. and Quartermaster J. Sutcliffe. ATTACHED FOR DUTY.2nd Lieut. D. B. ~{'Kenzie. 2nd Lieut. J. L. Macintosh. 2nd Lieut. D. S. V. Gordon. H.L.I. BAZAAR.OUR readers may perhaps remember that theGrand Bazaar to provide funds for the proposedH.L.I. Club in Glasgow was to havebeen held at the end of October. On thedeclaration of war all idea of holding thebazaar had to be abandoned, and collectorswere requested to send any cash in their handsto Hamilton, to be placed on deposit receipt.The following sums have been received :­Major Grahame, D.S.O., from. Current Account, .. £319 0 0Mrs. G. Wilson, 1st BattalionStall, 86 9 8Mrs. V. J ohnstone Stewart, Depotand Lanarkshire Stall, 26 4 3Mrs. Anderson, 1st BattalionStall, 5 160Colonel Ronaldson, 1st Battalion, 56 6 9Mrs. C. Neill, Flower Stall, 300Mrs. William Anderson, 1st Bat- .talion Stall,Mrs. J. Arthur, Ayrshire Stall, ..20 0 0500Miss Speir, Perthshire Stall, 11 0 0Miss Ronaldson, 1st BattalionStall, 15 0 0Mrs. Russell, Depot and LanarkshireStall, .. 9 16 6Miss Hamilton, Galloway Stall, 14 2 3--, No. 6 Stall, 13 4. 0Mrs. Campbell of Ross, CampbellStall, 13 14 0A total to date of £597 13s. 5d.H.L.I. ASSOCIATION.SINCE the outbreak of war the work of theAssociation has been confined almost entirelyto paying monthly allowances already onthe books. The whole of the ExecutiveCommittee and most of the members of theBranch· Committees are doing duty with thevarious battalions of the Regiment. MajorBrowne and Captain Bridge have visited theH.L.I. sick and wounded in Edinburgh,and Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. P. Andersonthose in Glasgow, to see what could be donefor their comfort. They found the men. verywell provided for, the principal want beingRegimental glengarries and badges, so thatthey'" might appear a credit to the Regiment."The Quartermaster's department atthe Depot has been able to reply promptly. to all such demands.

154 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.H.L.I. ASSOCIATION.LIST OF CASES ASSISTED FOR QUARTER ENDING30TH JUNE, 1914.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.P. W., £0 10 0April-W. R (10s. per month for 1 year), o 10 10W. S. (£3 to furnish room andpedlar'S licence),Mrs. K. (granted 5s. per week for310 01 year), 1 1 8Mrs. M., o 10 0May-Mrs. F. (£5 granted for 1 year­£2 10s. half-yearly), 210 0W. R, 10 0Mrs. M., 10 0P. W., o 10 0Mrs. K., 1 1 8June-D. M. (to purchase clothing), 1 10 0W. C. (loan-to assist passage toCanada), 210 0Mrs. M., 010 0P. W., 010 0Mrs. K., 1 1 8W. R, o 10 0-----Total, £17 15 10EDINBURGH BRANCH.April-S. T. (fare to Rosyth), £0 2 0W. O. (board and lodgings), 0 1 0J. T. (fare to Hartlepool), .. 0 6 0P. T. (assistance and fare to Glasgow),0 3 6May-W. W. (fare to Rosyth), 0 2 6P. G. (fare to Rosyth and lodgings),0 3 4T. G. (assistance), 10 0T. G. (assistance), o 10 0P. H., 0 4 6June-J. C. (rent and assistance), 010 0J. W. (board), 0 3 0A. H. (board), 0 3 6J. C. (loan), 10 0G. C. (board for 2 children), o 10 0J. T. (assistance and board), 0 2 4-----Total, £4 1 8GLASGOW BRANCH.April­Mr. W. (loan),May­Mrs. C.,Mrs. C.,June­Mr. M.,Total,DUNDEE BRANCH.April-A. G. (tobacco, etc.),Mrs. J. Y. (assistance in connectionwith late husband's illness),May-A. G. (tobacco, etc.),June-A. W. (rent, etc.), ..A. G. (tobacco, etc.),Total,LONDON BRANCH.April-NilMay-Mr. L. (loan-for railway fares,etc.),June-Return not received.Total,HAMILTON BRANCH.Nil.RECAPITULATION.DETAIL.Executive Committee,Edinburgh Branch,Glasgow Branch,London Branch,Dundee Branch,Hamilton Branch,Total, ..£0 10 01 5 02 0 0210£5 16 0£0 3 43 0 00 3 40 10 00 3 4£4 0 0£2 0 0£2 0 0£ s. D.£17 15 104185 16 0200400£33 13 6

TRY CHllONl CLE..:OJ~EN VIOTORIA SORO .J, D Nn£.ANE .ORPORAL G 'WrWE N E LSON OA:\fEROX.TIn: anllual prize given by the n .L.I. A ' oeia ­t ion for the be:'lt all-rounel boy in t he Schoolwhose fathe1' snl'Yed in the Highln nd LightInf:tntl'Y was t it' year WUlt by Oorpol'alGeorge N el on Camcroll, and prescllted tohim by Lady EWMt on the Annual InspeetiollParaele on t he Bth July.TIe is th on ofN o. 4492 nand. ­man DuncanC[I,meron, whoerv,,,d 21 vea.rsin the Hi(f I~ l a nJ .Light Iufant1'Y,nul is now elllployeda h :trraekbbouTer in Ed inburghUlL Ie." Tldwhom mallY willl'e memb l' in thel:t BaL ,ali ol1.Obituary.'I'RA iUAN, ~.R.,1ate H iglilltnrlLight Ln.ftm tr. r,di .l1 on Lite 21. t,uJt. R.t Nonvood,rt !-(I' .eYl'nt, --/.line'ears.Uol OIl.,1 R raghanolJtnjnetl It'e mm' 'ion i 11ill 14th J('oot(noli' the 2ndnil ttalion ITIgh­b n,l Jjrrltt I n 1It.!')') iu 1 54, and 'er .clill 1 1t.~ I rlll i:m .;\ 11 tiny, h 'iug prps ' nt Itt t he ~tonll.i.lLg rme cap 111l' I f ,'honapol' . rr (t Il;l) crvcd in 1he E ry pr,ian (In.mpnig·n of 1882,0. 1(([ was prruent at, t·1t Bn n l f Tel-eI-K']lir. FOl' Ilis SPl'vi t' It W:1,' Juentiun 1 in cl . sp ate h e ~ and H"""iveli the m cl I with clasp Uw bronze st.a l', t he :hcl (' La of t,ll ut flji il', 'md the C.B, Uolonel tmghnll cnmrunn(l (1 t hr 2 11el B. t­talion FLL.I from 1 81 t ill I 87, and Tot.ired in 18 1. Co 11 I'OR.lf. c:. XL p.T ·rJ~ n8 TO TIlE :EDITOR.(To the E ditol', JLL.f. ( ) 1Il:0:ll1CJ.E. )Sept. Gtlt, H1l4.DK\l1 S II(, - ·The following e. m'aet fromthe Annual Ueport;; of Edinburgh MilitaryUhnri1.ies may b e of interest to your readers,:l:'i t,hcy have reference tu t.he help giv en toex-II.L.I. li oldiel'~hy local cital'it.iesn~ Ilwnt,loneel below respc(\tivelyfo r the yer~ r ending1912-13.I a Ill,Y o urs, etc.,'1'. P. 11[ NE-1[mm,Cnptnin.1. S e ()t t i ~ hRn(dot· f (.IT .[1;nl­JI1 (IpHI'I(1 () [ x­Ho lcLicrs. - .r tllll ­h CI' , lHe l·(t du tin ~t ill' J' C ct ", 1 7 ;n ll m bcl' pla c e ds i n( ;( ~ (' IIIl1IlIl'Il' '-1ll l'lLt . :HG .2.-1' co t t i . hi'\oldi f'n;' 1\ 1 d,'a il ol'.·'I rl~ ,"ili CBAllti O(; ia1. i () tl.-' lII11li el'S ru; is t (~d([lI r in~ t" Yf'ar- W i\' e /

156 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICI,E.CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SAILORS ANDSOLDIERS.Union Club, Port Said,October 19, 1914.SIR,-I read with pleasure and interestto-"day (Reuter's telegrams, 17th inst.) thatPrincess Mary has opened a fund for " Christmasgifts for every soldier and sailor." MayI point out that there is a by no means inconsiderablenumber of men in the Army, at allevents, to whom pipes, cigarettes, and tobaccoare of little value, as they are non-smokers.And I believe I am not wrong in saying thatat the present time there is no need to makebigger the smoking craze.To these (as to smokers) I find dry chocolateis always acceptable; and for a general giftI know of few things that would be moreappreciated by the troops than a decent-sizedcake of scented soap and a large colouredhandkerchief.-I am, etc.,G. C. MACPRERSON, Chaplain,Highland Light Infantry,Indian Expeditionary Force "A."-From the Scotsman, Nov. 3, 1914.YOUR KING AND COUNTRY.THEY take you from a happy home,Just as they did in Greece and Rome,To smite the foe across the foam.Your King and Country need "you.They take you down to Aldershot, They bring to you a greasy pot, You fish for meat-oh, such a lot! Your King and Country feed you.The news of typhoid comes from FranceSo then begins another dance;' 'You bare your arm, and with a lanceYour Ki~g and Country' bIlled you.You think your arm a good excuse;You swear it is too bad for use;But all you get is dog's abuse.Your King and Country read you.They make you rise before the sun,And once you're up they make you run,On all day long till light goes done.Your King and Country lead you.On Sunday you get up as well,And, lest you find your way to h--,Within a church without a bellYour King and Country screed you.But, if beneath the cannon's boomThey send you forth to certain doom,You will go on tho' hell should loom.Your King and Country speed you.IMPRESSIONS.NEVER in the history of this old militarystation has there been such a time of activityas during the last three months. Fromthe day of the declaration of war men of allsizes, grades, characters, and denominations,have flocked to the Colours, eager, anxious~desperate,in some cases-to strike a blow forliberty, freedom, and justice. For if thereis one thing that has impressed more thananother it has been the clear conceptionpossessed by the average recruit of the causesleading up to the war, the scepticism regardingGerman pretensions, and the desire to avengethe indignities to which the progress ofcivilisation has been subjected by an enemypowerful and unscrupulous.On Wednesday, 5th August, the first dayof mobilisation, provision was made for thereception of 600 Reservists; but that numberwas practically doubled, 1109 responding tothe call. With the arrival of the regularReservists Colonel Garland, D.S.O., and CapiJiinR C. Stuart took over duty as Officer~ommanding and Adjutant 'resp~ctivelY:.

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLl!:. 157Then the 3rd and 4th Battalions came in forfinal equipment, and out again to their warstations-the 3rd at Cosham and the 4th atExeter. Next the nucleus of the lOth Battalionwas formed and despatched to Bordon,and since then the 11th and 12th and the 1st,2nd, and 3rd (Glasgow) Battalions have. beenraised and the 13th and 14th authorised.Whilst setting out .in chronological orderthe events of the last three months, the intentionof this article is more to give expressionto impressions of the men and things whichhave gone to make up these stirring times.Recruiting offices were opened in the largeindustrial towns, in Glasgow, and later,through the co-operation of the PoliticalAgencies, in every town and village in thecountry, and here inspiring sights were to beseen of great crowds of men eager, pressing,clamouring for enrolment. Soon they arrivedat the Depot in such numbers that the largestaffs, housed for the time being in the oldGuard-Room at the Almada Street Gate(for the H.L.I.) and in No. 0 Hut (for theScottish Rifles), were utterly unable to copewith the rush. Hundred after hundred were"finally approved" and passed on to theQuartermaster for equipment, and to theworried-to-death Colour-Sergeants for attentionto the "inner man," payment, anddespatch. Under the abnormal pressure itwas no surprise to see stores running short;and so the men began to appear in uniformminus glengarries; then the uniforms, too,ran out, and the underclothing, then the smallkits; and soon men were passed on in theclothing in which they came. And yet thecry is " Still they come," and ever and anonthe gate swings open, and squads of 20, 50,100, and 200 march in from Glasgow, Coatbridge,Caml;mslang, etc.Ordinarily a monotonous job, the task ofthe Approving Officer is relieved by the desperateappeals of men for "a chance" toshow what good soldiers they will make whendiscovered to be. mi.nus a finger, 9r barely..capable of reaching the standard .of height;\.or to be of alien birth-for there were Russiansand Poles anxious to be our allies here as wellas at the front. There a man with a familyof nine, and yet his age is stated to be 35­heavens I-and after he gets his pass he meetshis son at the pay table! "Give us a chance,give us a chance." "But you're t'oo short,too young, too old." "Give us a chance,give us a chance. Let us get at these German_.-." Old familiar faces, old memoriesrevived. "There's old Facie ; there'sold Buster --; hallo, old man." Thenthe yarning of the Du Lala, the old adventures,raked up. "You remember-- Ach, come andhave a drink. ." It's grand, it's glorious;the old firm's" no' deid yet." There'shistory being made, and the old Corps is init. There'll be things to tell to posterity.It's up to the Highland Light Infantry tokeep in mind the glorious records of the past,and they'll do it.J. M. B.FALKIRK SOLDIER'S BfPRESSION OF MONS. PIUVATE ROBERT STOBBIE, of the 2nd BattalionHighland Light Infantry, who hasreturned to his home at Falkirk, gave anaccount of his experiences on the Continent."Our Battalion," he related, "was veryfortunate at Mons. In spite of the terrificshell fire we only lost twelve men, whilethere were fifty wounded. Those who werewounded, however, had a bad time of it.They were taken to the hospital at Mons,and as we were retreating from the placethe Germans shelled the hospital. Everyon~who was able left the place, though ther~was little hope for those who were woundedin such a way that they were not able to walk.One of the wounded who succeeded in gettingaway told me .that when the Germans shelledthe hospital there was one soldier underchloroform who was about to be operatedupon, and he had to be abandoned to his fate.

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160 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.concealed in a. bush and wounded in the heel.Pat bawls Otlt--" By J--s! boys, here's theSergeant-Major of the French!" The Generalreplied in English-" No, I am a GeneralOfficer," and at the same time held out apiece of money to the recruit. And whilePat was in the act of receiving the moneyCorporal John M'Kay would not allow himto accept of the money, and took the Generalunder his arm and carried him to the CommandingOfficer. The Frenchman representedthe generous conduct of the Corporalto the Commander, who told him that Britishsoldiers fought for honour and not for money.M'Kay shortly afterwards got. an Ensigncyin the 8th West India Regiment. Had Patbeen honest he ought to have had the commission,but "her nainsel" was too cutefor Pat.D. The capture of Oporto was achievedwith little loss, the enemy having withdrawnpart of their troops some time before. I shallstate one act of cruelty committed by theFrench which is a disgrace to their Army.On passing through a small village which theenemy had just abandoned, plundered, andburned, we found the Alcade, or Chief Magistrate,and two clergymen hanged on a postin the middle of the town, and a number offemales barbarously murdered.E. Talavera was the hardest fought battlein the Peninsula. The evening previous tothe battle, and after the enemy had driven inour outposts, we were sitting in a wood, andthe enemy, of course, had no wish to see usso comfortably situated, and accordinglybestowed upon us a few of their favours. Thefirst, a round shot., struck the ground, rebounded,and passed over our heads. Anotherof the same kind grazed my thigh and carriedthe'leg off the man sitting next me. They nowtreated us in a different manner. The firstshell exploded mid-way; the next fell withina yard of where I was sitting, exploded, anddid no harm; the next killed a horse andwounded his rider. '],his concluded the eveningservice. ~lorning came, and the work ofdeath commenced. About mid-day a beautifulsmall field of ripe wheat in front of thatpart of the field where I was engaged took firefrom the explosion of musketry, and was soonin a flame, consuming the wounded who wereunable to escape. A little further in frontran a small rivulet with steep banks and atthat time almost dry; in that place hundredsof dead and wounded were heaped together.Having kept possession of the field of battlefor some days, I had an opportunity of examiningthat part of it occupied by the BritishArmy. The dead, hundreds of whom hadbeen stripped naked, soon began to putrefy.The blue fly could be seen depositing its spawnbefore life was extinct, and decompositionwas so sudden that the air became tainted.In place of burial--the last tribute we pay todeparted friends--we were obliged to erectthe funeral pile. I myself was one whoassisted. Such scenes as these are well calculatedto draw forth the feelings of humanity.On an eminence in front of the left centreof the British line the enemy had twelvepieces of cannon thundering upon us. Onour side we had a battery of the same kind,and without much ceremony returned thecompliment. A shell from our artillery feUinto one of the enemy's ammunition tumbrels,some of which were loaded with live shells,and the whole twelve exploded, when men,horses, waggons, and everything portablewas destroyed. Curiosity prompted me tovisit that part of the field occupied by theenemy. I went the second day after thebattle. I was soon satisfied. The scene washorrible. Men and horses torn in pieces!In one place lay a number of horses with theirriders. A little further on lay a large mass ofmen so disfigured that the human form couldscarcely be distinguished. Intermixed withthis scene of carnage could be found brokenmuskets, swords, pistols, military caps, drums,musi,cal instruments: books, letters, and fragmentsof broken carriages, horse bridles,bits of cloth, etc.; in short, everything wasthrown together into this Golgotha. I soon

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 161left this scene of death, and joined my companionswith feelings that can easier be conceivedthan described. We were obliged toretire after this dearly bought victory, andfell back upon the frontiers of Portugal,after suffering many hardships and privations.On this retreat we suffered severelyfor want of provisions. We got nothing fromthe commissary stores, and the country forleagues around was swept of everything.For eight or nine days, I think, we had toshift for ourselves. The first supply we gotwas a little ripe wheat which providentiallyescaped the hand of the destroyer. We setto work at once, rubbed the grain from thehead, ground part of it between two stones,and made porridge. The part we left wholewas boiled and equally divided among us tocarry in our haversacks in place of bread.After a full meal-the first we had for threedays-we finished with a drink of good coldwater-the best beverage--then rolled ourselvesinto our blankets and stretched outour meagre frames upon the green grass,thought of friends and home, soon fell into asound sleep, and, strange to say, I dreamed ofplenty. The only supply we had after thisin the shape of food till we arrived at Badajoswas some beans and honey. The wheat whenwell boiled made a wholesome meal; thebeans were tolerable; but how to make a dishof beans, wheat, and honey, went beyond ourart of cookery. Some were for keeping thedifferent articles separate and cooking themin the usual way; others were for amalgamatingthe whole; while a wag with theappetite of a tiger bawled out-" SendSergeant Douglas to London for a bottle ofthe King of Oude's sauce, and Corporal Kermackto Paris for Bonaparte's cook. I haveno doubt but he will make a good job; but,at all events, we know that hunger is goodsauce, and if it be true what the wise mansaid-and who can doubt it 1--' contentmentis great gain.''' We finished the controversyby the usual culinary process, without seasoningof any kind, and after eating our scantyallowance we took a little honey by way ofdessert. After reviewing the past part of thepresent campaign, and giving and receivingeach other's opinion as to its final result,we all agreed that we had gained nothingbut the battle of Talavera. We rolled ourselvesup in the usual way, and, stretchedupon the ground, with our knapsacks forpillows, slept as sound as the most opulentpossessC?r. Although we occasionally sufferedsevere privations we were in general regularlysupplied with rations, and no army, I believe,were ever better cared for; but notwithstandingthe greatest attention the soldier on activeservice suffers privations daily that people incivil society know nothing about. What adreadful scourge war is upon a nation, andhow little and how lightly do we esteem theblessings of peace and plenty! How dreadfulto the feeling heart to see the fields laid waste,the crops destroyed, the beautiful vineyardsplundered and trodden under foot, and thepoor peasants, with their little ones runningat their feet, with their little bundles, abandoningtheir homes, and when (if ever) theyreturned to find themselves "ithout a home,the house unroofed, doors and windows tornout and burned, everything destroyed, nothingleft but bare walls in a ruined condition!While I earnestly wished for the te.minationof the war my heart grieved for the poorinhabitants of Spain and Portugal. Wearrived at last at Badajos, and encamped ina wood on the left bank of the Guadianariver. From the commencement of our retreattill our arrival here, I think, comprehendeda space of eighteen days, duringwhich time our method of living was withoutvariation. The irregular manner of livingsoon began to undermine the constitution.Numbers of the weaker constitutions sankunder the severe plivations, and those ofrobust temperaments became like walkingsticks.When at last we got into our regularmethod of living I felt little desire for food,but a constant desire for water, and after adlaught of pure water I felt myself much

162 HIGHLAND UUHTINFANTRY CIlRONICLE.refreshed. I had latterly become almostdeprived of sleep, and when I rlid sleep themind was either at a table covered with thegood things of this life, or haunted by a hostof demons who were carrying me .away toanother world. And when I awoke I foundit a dream. How often since that time haveI mused upon the calamities of war! MayGod keep my country ill peace ! Numbersof the soldiers who survived the retreat fellvictims to its effects at last. I escaped thedangers of the battle field, but my constitutionnever after thoroughly recovered thestroke it received.F. Fucntos de Honor was a hard-foughtaction. In this hattle I lost some friendswhom I much esteemed. A Captain lVl'Intyrewith whom I first entered the service, and whoalways treated me as a son, was wounded.The 1)all lodged near the spine, and, heing abrave, hardy Highlander, he determined uponhaving the ball extracted. After the operationhe lingered for a short time and died.In him, though only a Captain, his countrysustained a great loss. He was cautious, cool,brave, and humane, and in him I lost the bestfriend I had in the Army, He left a nephew,an excellent officer, who proved my friendas long as we were together, He was promoted,went to the West Indies, and shortlyafterwards died, and I quitted the service.Captain James M'Intyre's servant, a mangreatly, esteemed after escaping the perilsand dangers of eight years' active service, wasaccidentally killed the day after Waterloo.Some of the young soldiers had neglected todraw the shot from their pieces, and whilstin the act of drawing one the shot accidentallywent off, and the ball passed through his head.Sueh was the account I got from his widow,whom I shortly afterwards saw in London.Such is war and its consequences.G. Almarez. The capture and destructionof this strong milit.ary post was a daringenterprise. It broke the main link of the chainof communication between the right and leftof the French Army. It enabled the AlliedArmy to act with vigour, and was the meansof bringing on the battle of Salamanca.Theplace was taken by storm, in which I lostsome esteemed companions. I had myselfa narrow escape when advancing to storm,and when within twenty yards of the ditcha discharge of grape and canister shot wasplunged into the midst of us. The Captainand his covering sergeant were knocked down,and my cap was carried off my head withoutdoing any harm. We fell back to our formerstat.ion, and immediately after commenced aforward movement.H. Alba de Tormes. The retreat of theBritish army from Madrid rendered it necessaryto hoid this place for some time. Itwas formerly surrounded with walls, but wasnow in a dilapidated state. We took possessionof the town about six o'clock in theevening, and had scarcely done so when theenemy were at our heels. They at once tookpossession of the heights and began to cannonadeus, It became dark, and, dangerous asour situation was, we took some repose. 'Vehad been two days without provisions, and itrained incessantly all the time. The greaterpart of the inhabitants had left the place,and need, they say, makes a naked man run,so after dark we set about provirling somethingto eat. In our foraging excursion wefound nothing but a little flour meal. Wefilled our haversacks and returned as quicklyas we could, and immediately. commencedcooking. The camp kettles were soon overflowingwith porridge, and in a short time wewere well filled and happy. It now becamenecessary to provide for to-morrow, and wesoon baked a large quantity of scones sufficientto serve us for two days, which we toastedamong the ashes. But, alas! how uncertainis life! Morning was ushered in by a dischargeof artillery from the enemy, undercover of which their infantry attempted tocarry the place. We repulsed them withconsiderable loss. After repeated attemptsto carry the plaee they found it necessary towithdraw their troops, but continued to

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164 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE.He, I am afraid, little thought that beforetwo short hours had winged, their flight hewas to appear before his Maker.The Regimenthad just commenced firing, and theColonel bawling out "Well done, my braveHighlanders! " when he was mortally woundedby a musket ball, and soon after expired,lamented by very few in the Regiment.K. On the 4th of July, 1813, we tookpossession of the higher Pyrenees, and eneampedupon Puerto Maya (or Pass). Tostate the partic ular services of the soldierfrom the 4th of July till the 13th of Decemberwould fill a volume, and I am unable for thetask. I shall, however, state a few anecdotes,which will serve to fill up the blank and amusethe reader. Suffice it to say that our wholetime was occupied in eonstructing works ofdefence and in fighting. On the !i5th of July,after morning parade, we were ordered tocook our scanty morsel of coarse beef. Thecooks went to work with alacrity, and in ashort time dinner was in a forward state;but, alas! our dinners were destined to feedthe eagle and the vulture. At this time someof the men were cleaning their arms, somewashing, and all knew that we were to have a"brIDlh." A. Captain Archibald Armstrong,an Irishman, and a brave, hardy, home-spunsoldier, was on out-picket, and on observingthe enemy in motion immediately gave thealarm. A young officer, who had latelyjoined, and who had never seen an action,said to Oaptain Armstrong-" These arebullocks, and not men." The Captain immedidiatelyretorted-" By Jesus! my youngfellow, you will shortly find these bullocksto have bayonets on their horns!" So,true it was that in less than an hour he wasseverely wounded by one of Capt,ain A.'s"bullockil," as the French were commonlyafterwards called. We were soon in motion.Our presence in front was so necessary thatin order to save our camp kettles we wereobliged to empty them upon the ground,and, of course, to lose our allowance for twentyfourhours. We soon met the enemy, and thework of death commenced. The carnage wasdreadful. After two hours' mutual destrucfion,and being overpowered by numbers,we were compelled to retire, and fell back toa commanding eminence, where we were reinforced.We were scarcely formed when againattacked, and another severe struggle tookplace. We kept our ground till night put anend to the action, when latterly t,he firing wasconfined to skirmishing. I happened to beone of that party, and the place where aconsiderable number of us were stationedafforded no shelter. The enemy, on the contrary,had some wood and tall fern, whichafforded them tolerable shelter. In thissituation we remained for an hour. I had myregimental cap pierced, and th~ small tincanteen I carried on my pack was rendereduseless. Two Sergeants of the Companywere killed be9ide me. On examining mypack I found a ball, which had been arrestedin its course by a pair of shoes. Such is aspecimen of the first action on the Pyrenees.I escaped unhur,t. My enemy fired the ball,but Providence directed its course. Whennight closed the action, and a little before weleft our situation, my comrade said to me­" What would you think of my taking a turnamong these dead and wounded Frenchmen?I might, perhaps, get something useful."I remonstrated. and pointed out the improprietyof his leaving his ranks to go in questof plunder. At the foot of the eminence,and distant about two hundred yards fromwhere we were posted, lay a number of deadand wounded French. My comrade stoledown the declivity, and had not been awaymany minutes when we heard the report ofa musket, and just as we were forming toretire he joined us. A wounded Frenchmanhad wound~d him in the heeL He said tome-" Greed creates grief. If I had takenyour advice I would not have catched this."None of the officers knew of it. If they didhe would have been deprived of his pension'besides receiving corporal punishment. Heis still living. No two British Generals were

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICI.E. 165ever more beloved than Lord Hill and the Hon.William Stewart (who commanded the seconddivision). They studied the comfort of thesoldier, and gave him no unnecessary trouble,and won the soldier's affections by humanemeans. I will state one or two instanceswhich will point out the humane dispositionof General Stewart. Towards the end ofSlImmer the weather became intensely coldupon the mountain tops. We were oftenvisited by terrible thunder-storms, accompaniedby hail and snow. On theRe occasionsthe General ordered everyone under hiscommand-man, woman, and child-an extraallowance of liquor. "Let them have it;it will warm the poor fellows after such a coldnight." On the day before the battle mywife was at the watering-place outside thecamp washing some linen fOl the officers.She had our daughter with her, a little thing,playing beside her. General Stewart, ridingby, stopped his horse and inquired of my wifeif the child was hers. She told him she was.He then asked what regiment she belonged to.She told him. He mused for EL little, and,putting ris hand in his pocket, took out adollar, and, throwing it at the child, said­"Here. Cause your mother to get you something."And turning to his Aide-de-Camphe said-" The poor women and childrenare miserable these times." Such was thenatures of the two Generals-in-Chief I hadthe honour of serving under.L. The passage of the River Nive upon the9th of December was the.commencement ofa series of battles. That fought upon the13th of December was the hardest. Theweather was bad; it rained incessantly; andwe were huddled together into any place thatcould afford shelter. The women and baggagewere accordingly ordered to the rear. Themorning of the 14th arrived. and we preparedonce more to meet the enemy. At that timemy wife was in a state that required thekindest treatment, and previous to the movementof the column I asked and obtained permissionfor half-an-hour to accompany her ashort way, the column having to pass partof the way we were going. Time winged itscourse, the column was passing, and we mustpart--perhaps for ever. My poor wife anddaughter clung to me, wept, and would notpart from me until I was obliged to tear myselfaway. It aroused the finest feelings of ournature. It almost unmanned me. It forsome time blasted courage and witheredresolution. Such was my state of mind atthis time that I entertained the foolish ideathat I was certain to fall. I forgot that theall-protecting arm of Him who preserved mcheretofore was still able to guard me in thebattle I was about to enter. About twentyminutes after parting from my wife a cannonball struck down the left-hand man in theCompany in front of me and carried away hishead above the ears. He fell on his face,drew up hi.~ limbs, and instantly expired.This scene was ill-calculated to cure me inmy then state of mind. We soon came intocontact, and after five hours of mutual destructionwe drove the enemy from the field ofbattle. I escaped unhurt, but lost the Lieutenantof my Company and many good friends.We were huddled into our former quarters,where we remained for some time in consequenceof the inclemency of the weather.My wife, along with several others, had goneto the village of Cambo, about five or sixmiles distant from the field of battle, andsituated upon the left bank of the River Nive.The poor inhabitants had fled, and it wasformed into a military depot, and by thistime was filled with the wounded of the lateaction. I had heard from my poor wife,and I asked and obtained liberty for forty.eight hours, got a bit of money from myCaptain, and set out. On arriving at CamboI found her as comfortable as circumstanceswould admit, and she made me a present ofa young daughter. The church and manseof Cambo, as well as all the houses in thevillage, were converted into hospitals. Thekitchen of the manse was occupied by sickand wounded, among whom was my wife.

166 HIGHLAND LIGHT 1~l." It so happenedthat it fell to the lot of the Regiment to drivethe enemy from the wood, when they wereboth killed, and another of the party wounded.,Ve soon drove the enemy from the wood,took possession of the place, and were permittedto rest for some days. of which we ;>toodmuch in need. 'Vc once more began thetoils of war, and soon arrived at Toulouse,where my laRt battle was fought and won.N. The battle of Toulous(>-the last thatwas fought-concluded the war, aB well as mymilitary service. The division of the Armyto which I belonged was not in the gem·ralaction. 'Vc were stationed at the !'lUburbsof the city, on the left bank of the Garonne,on the main road leading along a spaciousbridge into the city. Our duty consisted indriving the enemy into their fortified works.We had a little amusement cannonading andskirmishing, and we considered ourselveseasy when compared with our brave companion~upon the other side, who were dealingdeath among t,he enemy. So hardened andregardless of death had we become that whatwould have formerly been counted a battlepassed with us as a matter of course. Theenemy, being defeat(>d, withdrew their troopHon the night of the 11th, and we took possessionof Toulouse upon the following morning.After remaining a short time in Toulousemy wife and two daughters joined me in goodh(>alth.Such is a short sketch of the campaigmlof a soldier of a light infantry regiment.

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