HLI Chronicle 1914 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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