HLI Chronicle 1914 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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