Historical records of the New Brunswick Regiment, Canadian Artillery

—172 HISTORICAL RECORDS OF THEof the 62nd battalion, who, in the short space of a week were enroute. The scene of their embarkation at the I. C. R. stationis one that will never fade from the memories of those whowitnessed it. Though their services were not eventually requiredyet while immediate employment was expected our sistercorps displayed the readiness to face danger in the dischargeof duty which is characteristic of the true British soldier.Though the artillery did not participate in the conflict yetCaptain Harrison, who lately commanded No. 3 company,saw service in the Queen's Own Rifles, and Corporal Richardson,who is referred to elsewhere, served in " A " battery.In September busbies were adopted as the brigade headdressreplacing the helmets and were provided at regimentalexpense. In the same month No. 5 battery, at the Orangehall, Fairville, presented their retiring captain, Thomas W.Lander, with an address and gold headed ebony cane.On October 4th a church parade was held at St. Paul'schurch, the sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Walker.The next day the corps was inspected by Lieutenant-ColonelIrwin whose report says :*Their improvement since last yearis most marked, and the interest shown by officers and noncommissionedofficers in acquiring a knowledge of their dutiespromises well for increased efficiency in the future.'The following was the establishment of battery officers at theinspection :No. I— Captain^ Geo. B. Seely.Lieutenant^ S. D. Crawford.Second Lieutenant^ R. R. Ritchie.No. 2No. 3Lieutenant Commanding^ John J.Gordon.Second Lieutenant^ Geo. K. McLeod.Lieutenant Commanding^ Hedley V. Cooper.Second Lieutenant^ Wm. M. Botsford.