HLI Chronicle 1921 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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"IlP1>ie'ltl l'11 / to th e " H. T •. r. C'h,·on ,:clc." Oe/onty. 1!l21. TH E LATE LIEUT.-GeNeRAL. SIR DAVID HENDERSON. K.C.B.. K.C.V.O. 0 .5.0 . Colonel of Ihe Highland Light Infant ry .
HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE. 109 Major Stevenson was obliged to scratch "Bouncer" in the next rlloce, a,; Capt. Simmons wa~ unable to get awav Irom the Jaffa trOllhl!'R. (',apt. Skinn!'r's "Leonora" was "also ra.n" in the next race. Our hopes ran high as "Da.untless" came past for the great race of the day-The Palestine Grand National (2 miles). He was looking very well, and, even with the stiff course in view, appeared capable of great things. Our money was· all on him, and we a.Il hoped to see the familiar colours flash past the post &n easy winner. Five stllorted-" Dauntless" leading the field and going well. Two jumps only remained and three furlongs straight-when the great tragedy happened. Travelling at a great speed, the chestnut failed to clear the last jump but one, and knocking the mudbank heaviiv, turned a somflrsault and threw his rider. " Da.uiltless " never moved-he had broken his neck. Aftar this sad debacle, the interest in the second day's racing was not so keen. Neither "Mystery" nor " Mustapha " gained a place. Undismayed by his bad luck, the Colonel was soon on the lookout for another horse to carry his colours, and eventually secured" Lady Evelyn," a nice-looking bay mare. The Kantara week took place in August, and" Lady Evelyn " was sent down and entered for the first race (five furlongs, for ponies under 15 hands). Five runners went to the post, and a good race ensued. Drawing the outside berth, the Coronel's mare was at a serious disadvantage, and although ga.mely struggling and running exceptionally well, was beaten by a head. . The Colonel's luck turned, however, in the Consola. tion Stakes (five furlongs), when the buff and green (lolours, ably worn by Capt. Morris, R.A.V.C., came past the post an easy winner by thro~ lengths. It is hoped that the misfortunes are now over, and that luck will att:'lnd the future running of "Lady Evelyn" (and otbera). IN MEMORIAM-" DAUNTLESS." I'M only a horse, but I've done my best In the days that have long passed by. The motto my parents tanght to me Was" Always go in and try." For the sake of my breed frem Australia's shores This advice I have tried to keep, When doing my job as a country hack Or on course with a fence to leap. I always remembered to make as a friend The onc who was master and man; The one who gave me my comfort and food And never forgot the bran. Indeed, I've been lucky and cannot complain, Though at times Bome things have been hard. Yet by doing my best I've /l-lways found To me whip and rowers were barred. The Great War breke out nigh seven years ago; Australia she answered the call. We horses were not to be left far behind, With masters we'd pull through or fall. We found ourselves shortly on board a large ship Taking horses and men to the fight. We knew where the latter went we must go too What they do must always be right. So in Jordan's long valley, or Ga.liles's shores, I a remount was destined to be ; Where we swept up the Turk in double quick time (Or at least it seemed so to me.). My excitement was great in those strenuous times, As we worked round the enemy's flanks ; Our work was too quick for the infantryman Or those noisy and cumbersome tanks. Now, the British are sportsmen, and races were h/illd When our columns were ordered to rest; I loved those old times when the racecourse I saw, For' twas there that I showed off my best. For nothing could beat me, though often they tried ; I smothered them time after time. The weight that I carried was always the top (,Twas almost considered a crime \. My fancy was hurdles-'twag there I excelled; I could jump and I also had pace. To jump well o'er fence and finish on " straight" Is the secret of winnin!J; a race. I loved all my work and revelled in pray, Whirst others comprained of their strife; For life's so uncertain-it's tenure BO short Make the best of it all through your life. Many years they went by, and the War was o'cr, And mimv new masters owned me In the rand of Egypt, so dusty and hot, For 'twas there I was destined to be ; Till the time came round when I changed hands again, And what do you think was my lot? To retrace my steps from whence I had come. What cared lone tittle or jot? Thc old Promised Land I saw once again, Most pleasing it was to my fancy. Fighting was over, and peace seemed to reign, So far as a quadruped can see. Into training I went as fast as could be; I galloped o'er rough soil and sand. 'Twas the one ambition of master and me To win the fll'st National Grand. Ten days to get fit-the time it was short, Aftcr twenty-four hours in the train. Stili, morning and eve some work did I do l worked with my whole might and main. One day I was put at a very high wall Hit it hard-what a pain in my knee ! A lesson it taught me-nothing more would I risk In future most careful I'd be. The great day approached-how excited I was! To others I'd tell a great story Of the weight that I carried-two stone in dead lead. Never mind-it would add to my glory. The green and buff colours arrived on the scene; They were lifted with care on my back. With a pat from my master and a final" Good Luck," Wc started away for the track. At last we arrived, and the starter said "Go." I galloped to get my position; 'l'wo miles was the distance; it could only be won By a horse in most perfect condition. I went steady at first, the fences I took With absolute comfort and care. Other horses were fretting and fuming a bit- As for me I had not turned a. hair.
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