The Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Garrison Log Book March 1891 to March 1893. Part 2

 

12 October 1891

Gunner Swan Royal Artillery will be employed at H.M. Gun Wharf from this date vice Gunner Waters same Corp's required for Regimental Duty.

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13 October 1891

The Sub inspector of Army Schools Having reported his arrival at Halifax Station

The following arrangements are ordered for the Inspection of Several Schools, at the usual school hours.

14th Wednesday School Royal Artillery Park Elder Children & Adults
15th Thursday School Wellington Barracks 2nd & 3rd Class & Adults of 1st Leicestershire Regiment.
16th Friday Morning Children's School Wellington Barracks. Afternoon Serving School & Pavilion
17th Saturday Morning Infant School Pavilion
By Order
F Waldron Major
D.A.A. General

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13 October 1891

General Order

The Transfer on the 16th instant No. 39322 Gunner William Cooper No. 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to the 1st Class Army Reserve, hereby authorised, with permission to reside and draw his pay in Canada.

The Transfer on the 19th instant No. 39768 Gunner F Clifford No.3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to the 1st Class Army Reserve, hereby authorised, with permission to reside and draw his pay in Canada.

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14 October 1891

Garrison Order

No.1 Garrison Order of yesterday date will be amended as follows.

15th Thurs. The examination of candidates for 2nd and 3rd Class Certificates commencing at 9 AM
16th Fri. Garrison and Regimental Schools Wellington Barracks
19th Mon. Infant & Sewing School Royal Artillery Pavilion Barracks
20th Tue. Inspection of Registered Schools in usual working order.

No.2 On the requisition of Officer Commanding, the issue of two extra blankets per man to the troops stationed at Musketry Camp McNabs Island is hereby sanctioned.

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15 October 1891

There will be an Organ Recital to morrow the 16th instant at 8PM in the Garrison Church

On Sunday evening next the sermon will be preached by Reverend Cannon Partridge D.D.

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15 October 1891 General Order

No. 2309 James Foster 1st Leicestershire Regiment will embark at 111AM on Monday the 27th instant in the Mail Steamer "Nova Scotia" to Liverpool there to be discharged as Incorrigible and Worthless

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16 October 1891

Lost From a Watch Chain a small Glass compass in a spherical case. Finder will oblige by Return to Noyes Royal Artillery

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17 October 1891

Sub Inspector of Army Schools E. J. Annett will embark in SS "Douart Castle" on Wednesday next the 21st instant for return to Bermuda on completion of his inspection of Army Schools in the Command

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No. 49768 Gunner J Flynn No. 17 Company Western Division Royal Artillery will embark at 11 AM on Monday the 26th instant in the SS "Nova Scotia" for Liverpool. There he is to be discharged as Incorrigible and Worthless.

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Notice:

Lost on Tuesday a brass Spur. Finder will oblige by returning it to Major Waldrow

D. A.A. General

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20 October 1891

The transfer from the 5th November of No.39800 Gunner H Hopper No.17 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to The 1st Class Army Reserve is hereby Authorised, with permission to reside and receive his reserve pay in Canada.

The transfer from the 14th November of No. 39953 Gunner Bernard Tyrrel No. 17 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to the 1st Class Army Reserve is hereby Authorized, with permission to reside and receive his reserve pay in Canada.

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21 October 1891

General Order

Weather permitting the camp at McNabs Island will be broken up on Saturday Next the 24th instant when the camp equipment will be brought in. Targets, Musketry Equipment will be handed over to the Officer Army Service Corps in charge of Barracks.
The Commanding Officer Royal Engineer will detail an Officer to take over the Government Building at camp.
Should the Weather prove Unfavourable in striking the tents the Commanding Officer 1st Leicestershire Regiment will leave sufficient strength to take charge of them until they are struck at first favourable opportunity

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General orders

Commencing tomorrow and until further order, Reveille will sound at 6AM daily

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Memo.

Officers attending R: N. & Pi: E. dance this evening will wear " MESS DRESS".

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Halifax NS 22 October 1891
Garrison Order


No. 1/ An Examination of the under mentioned Candidates for 1st Class Certificates of Education will take place, commencing at 9AM on Thursday next the 27th instant, in the school room, Royal Artillery Park, where the Candidates will assemble at 8.45 AM

Royal Artillery

Com Serjeant Major J Lightfoot
Com 2' M' Serjeant J Lashley
Act. Bombardier J B Kell
3rd Class Mas.
"Gunner" T Munro Geography only



Royal Engineers


Serjeant R Mathiesu
Arithmetic only


1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

Lance Serjeant W Farley
Boy J McDonnell
Serjeant R Spawton Arithmetic only
Lance Corporal A Grundy Arithmetic only



2nd West Riding Regiment

Serjeant J N Sugden Army Pay Department

Captain Larry 1st Battalion Leicester Regiment will superintend the Examination, to whom the examination papers will be served .

A Non Com'd Officer of each Corps will attend to identify the Candidates.

The necessary Stationery will be Furnished by the Corps in which the candidates belong

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23 October 1891

The Guard in Garrison will mount at 6 AM and Reveille will sound at 5AM on Monday the next instant.

Note: The Harvest Festival will be held in H.M. Garrison Church on Sunday next
Preacher at Parade Service The Very Reverend The Dean Of Nova Scotia

Children's Flower Service at 3 PM. Evening Song at 7PM. The Choir will be supplement by the String Band of the 1st Leicestershire. Preacher The Reverend W B King Rector of St. Luke's Cathedral.





26 October 1891

Court Martial No. 68314 Gunner William H Driver Royal Artillery

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27 October 1891

General Order

The discharge from the 31st instant of No. 2137 Private Henry Bamford 1st
Battalion
Leicestershire Regiment is Authorized in consequence of his own Request on payment of 18 pounds under Article Log Royal Warrant 1891

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28 October 1891

No 1/ A Board of Officers composed as under the 30th instance at H M Gun Wharf to inspect and report upon a damaged M H rifle in possession of the 40th Company Royal Engineers, also to report upon the circumstances under which a bayonet held on charge of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment, became lost and to state upon whom in their option the cost of making good the same should fall

President Major Bradly Royal Artillery
Members An officer Royal Artillery
An officer 1st Leicestershire Regiment

All witnesses to be detailed to attend. Proceedings in each case in duplicate to be sent to Senior Store Officer

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General Order
The Discharge from the 31st instant of No. 1263 Private George Emment 1st Leicestershire Regiment is hereby authorised in consequence of his own Request in payment of 18 pounds under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891

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31 October 1891

Retreat will sound at 4.55



Sapper Turnbull, Royal Engineers employed as Assist. to Acting D. A. A. G. FOR INSTRUCTION will return to Regimental Duties from tomorrow the 1st Prose' Inclusive his services being no longer required

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2 November 1891

Military Staff Clerk J W Pickering having completed 3 years in the rank of Colour Serjeant is promoted Quarter Master Serjeant, with rate of pay at 4s/6d per Diem from the1st inclusive in accordance with Article 61 Royal Warrant Date 16 April 1891

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The Winter RECONNAISSANCE as directed by 243 Sec: VII Queen Regulation will commence at once.

The Royal Artillery will be practised in Exercises Set Regimentally According to Instruction Contained in War Office Letter Gen. No.5/8754 of 27 May 1891.

The 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment will be practised in according with detailed instruction which will be sent to the Commanding Officer from this office.


Notice: A Cross Country Ride will take place tomorrow the 3rd instant, meeting at Camperdown [Weather permitting] 3 PM.

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3 November 1891

The Discharge from the 7th instant of No. 1974 Private Walter Bus 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment is hereby Authorized in Consequence of his own request on payment of 18 pounds under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891.

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4 November 1891

Court Martial No. 67150 Gunner Andrew Royal Artillery
No. 2335 Private Ernest Twiggs 1st Leicestershire Regiment
No. 1773 Private Robert Randell 1st Leicestershire Regiment



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A Court of Inquiry composed as under will attend at 11AM on Friday next the 6th at the Warehouse of Mess. MacDonald of 6 Barrington Street to Investigate and Report upon the Losses and Damages that have Recently Occurred to Engine And Dynamo for York Redoubt Electric Light Station, caused by a Fire in the Warehouse of Mess. MacDonald and Company on the 1st ULTIMO, and to State upon whom the Cost of making good the same should fall.

President Major Rearden 1st Leicestershire Regiment
An Officer Royal Artillery
The Ordinance Store Officer I /c of Stores

All Witness to be detailed to attend.


The Procedures in Duplicate to be sent to the Senior Officer

By Order
F Waldron Major
D. A. A. General

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5 November 1891

Garrison Order

On the recommendation of Principal Medical Officer, and in Consequence of Cold and Drafty Nature of the Huts on McNabs's Island An extra Blanket per man in addition to Winter Issue will be made to the Royal Engineers stationed there.

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6 November 1891

Court Martial No. 1670 Private Arthur Truner 1st Leicestershire Regiment


A Court of Inquiry Composed as under will assemble at 11AM on Monday Next the 9th INSTANT, at the Gun Wharf to Investigate and Report upon the circumstances under which one Drag Rope Light Valued at 2/9 and 1 key Spring Lock /10p on charge of the Royal Artillery were lost, also a damaged Martini Henry Rifle [No. 19] in the possession of the 18th Company Royal Engineers and to state upon whom in their opinion the cost of making good the loss of damage should fall.

President: Captain Larry 1st Leicestershire Regiment
An Officer 1st Leicestershire Regiment
The Officer The Ordinance Store Officer I/C of Stores

All witnesses to be detailed to attend

The Proceedings in Duplicate in each case. To be sent to the Senior Ordnance Officer

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Note:

Weather Permitting a cross country run will take Place tomorrow [Saturday] afternoon Meeting at the Polo Grounds at 3 PM Sharp

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Note:

Officers who were examined by the 1st Leicestershire Regiment examining board, who do not require the Printed Examining Papers will OBLIGE to forwarding them to the D. A. A. General for FURTHER Guidance

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Headquarters Halifax N.S. 6th November 1891

General Order

No/ 1 Monday next the 9th instant being the anniversary of the Birth of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Royal Standard will be hoisted at 8 AM and REMAIN FLYING until Sunset.

No/ 2 The under mentioned Soldiers will embark in the SS "SANDIN" for Liverpool on Monday the 7th proximo, for discharge as incorrigible And Worthless

The 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

No 2396 Private James Dyet
No 2399 Private John Clarke

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7 November 1891

Private Hollich 1st Leicestershire Regiment employed as Orderly to the D. A. A.
General for
instruction to be returned to his Regimental Duty from this date INCISIVE, his
service no longer
required

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The granting from the 9th instant of No 39840 Gunner F Frampton, No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to the 1st Class Reserve is hereby Authorised with Permission to Reside and Draw his Reserve Pay in Canada.

The granting from the 28th instant of No 40669 Gunner J Brooks No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to the 1st Class Reserve is Hereby Authorised with Permission to Reside and Draw his Reserve Pay in Canada.

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9 November 1891

The Dockyard Consisting of 1 Serjeant, 1 Corporal and 9 Privates, will be remounted at 10 AM tomorrow the 10th Instant, and will be VISITED by the Field Officer of the Day and Night.

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2nd Class Master Gunner N G W Jannison Royal Artillery having arrived from Bermuda will embark at 12 Noon tomorrow the 10th in the Steamer "Carthaginian" for Liverpool.

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Under the Authority of Section 83 [7] Army Act 1881 No 1876 Private William Moulton 2nd Battalion West Riding Regiment, is TRANSFERRED to General Service from the 7th INSTANT, to serve in the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment in COMMUTATION OFF ALL OF WHOLE IMPRISONMENT AWARDED HIM BY DISTRICT COURT MARTIAL.


10 November 1891

General Order

No /1 Thursday next the Instant having been set apart as a Day of General THANKS GIVING THROUGH OUT the Dominion of Canada no Working Fatigues Parties will be Furnished and the day observed as a Holiday.

No /2 There will be a Double Issue of Bread and Meat tomorrow [for Thanksgiving Day].
Officers Commanding will be good enough to cause their Indents to be rendered to the Officer in charge of Supply ,according.
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Notice

On Friday next Instant there will be a Service of Sacred Music in the Garrison Church at 8PM.
Full Band of The 1st Leicestershire Regiment. Mrs Lear will sing 2 Solo's to full Band Accompaniment. The Doors will open at 7.30 PM. The Whole of the left hand aisle will be reserved exclusively for the seating of 1st Leicestershire Troops till 7.45 PM and a few seats in the middle will be reserved for officers until 7.50 PM

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13 November 1891 Headquarters

No 1/ Officers Commanding Corps ARE DIRECTED to TRANSMIT to the CHIEF STAFF OFFICER, not later than the 21th INSTANT, Returns According to the FORMS WHICH WILL BE FURNISHED OF COURT MARITAL - Re HELD IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CORPS BETWEEN 1st January and 31st December 1890, and 1st and 15th Dec 1891.

No 2/ A Court of Inquiry composed as under will assemble, at H. M. Gun Wharf to Investigate and Report upon the Circumstances, under which an "9 inch" PALLISER Shot at Ives Point and a "10 inch" Common Shell at George's Island were dropped overboard and to state in their opinion to whom the cost of RECOVERING THE SAME SHOULD FALL.

PRESIDENT Major Header 1st Leicestershire Regiment

Member An Officer 1st Leicestershire Regiment
The Officer Ordinance Stores Dept. I /C of Stores

All Witnesses to be detained to attend.

The Proceedings in Duplicate to be sent to the Senior ORDINANCE Officer




The PRINCIPAL MEDICAL Officer will make his ANNUAL SANITARY INSPECTION of Harbour Forts in Monday the 16th INSTANT, Royal Artillery Park and South Barracks,

on Tuesday the 17th INSTANT, The Citadel, Pavilion and Glacis Barracks,

on Wednesday the 18th Instant Wellington Barracks,

on Thursday the 19th commencing at 10.30 AM In accordance with Para.'s 21 and 22 Sec. XV Part II Queen Regulations. The Royal Artillery will detail an officer not under the rank of Captain to accompany The Principal
Medical Officer on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next and the 1st Leicestershire Regiment an Officer not under
that rank on Thursday the 19th to represent the Commanding General

The Medical Officer, The Quarter Master or officer acting as such will like wise attend. The Garrison Royal Engineers will also detail an representative of his Staff to attend the PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER upon the days of his Inspection.

The Steamer "LILLY" will be meet at the Lumber Yard at 10.30 AM on Monday the 16th Instant to convey the P M O to the various Harbour Forts.

NOTE:
A CROSS Country Ride will take place tomorrow [ Saturday ]. Meeting at The Yacht Club at 3 PM Sharp

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Head Quarters

General Orders

Civilian Forman J W Mornington Ordnance Store Department having arrived this Station enroute to Bermuda will in accordance with INSTRUCTION CONVEYED IN HORSE GUARD LETTER 13/ORDNANCE/1070 dated 26 September 1891 embark Mail Steamer "Alpha " at 11 AM tomorrow the 14th INSTANT for his Destination.

Sunday next INSTANT will be OBSERVED as Thanksgiving Sunday, the OFFERTORY AT PARADE SERVICE WILL BE MADE FROM THE WHOLE OF THE CONGREGATION and to be DEVOTED TO THE CITY DISPENSARY. Service in the Evening will be Preached by The Very Reverend, The Dean of Nova Scotia

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14 November 1891

Retreat will SOUND at 4.40 PM


16 November 1891

Until Further Notice Helmets will be DISCONTINUED and FORAGE and GLENGARRY CAPS taken into wear on all occasions.

The attention of OFFICERS COMMANDING IS DIRECTED TO GARRISON ORDER NO 5 of the 20 November 1886, REFERRING TO "WINTER DRESS" WHICH WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE ENSURING WINTER

OFFICER Commanding Corps will draw from the Officer Service Corps in charge of Barracks the REQUISITE NUMBER OF WATCH COATS For use of Garrison and Lookout Posts DURING THE ENSURING WINTER SEASON.

COMMANDING OFFICER OF GARRISON WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE THAT THEY HAND OVER THE WATCH COATS IN PROPER ORDER, AND IF ANY DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED, THEY WILL REPORT IT, WITH THE NAME OF THE SOLDIER WHO COMMITTED IT.

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A Board of the composed as underneath will assemble at 10 AM tomorrow the 17th at Glacis Barracks, and afterwards at Wellington Barracks to inspect and report upon the underneath ARTICLES OF EQUIPMENT IN POSSESSION OF The 1st Leicestershire Regiment which has become unserviceable.

162 Waist Belts

Not having been use the period prescribed
31 Brace Right By Regulations
36 Brace Left
36 Frogs for Sword Bayonets
30 Great Coat of Mess Straps
29 Supporting Straps
171 Pouches of Ammunition
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93 Water Bottles Having been worn on prescribed Period
135 Frogs
181 Slings
297 Valiset
107 Scabbards
2 Sword knots

President Major Bradley Royal Artillery
An Officer Royal Artillery
The Officer Ordnance Store Dept I/c Ord. Store

Each witness to be detailed to attend. The proceedings in duplicate to be sent
Senior Ordnance Stores Officer.



The undermentioned men of the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment in Garrison Employment will be temporally relieved this day for the purpose of undergoing the Annual Course of Military Training


Rank - Name - How Employed - By Whom Relieved

Private Wightman G. M. P.- Private Larry
Private Mattoch G. M. P. -Private Porter
Private Parrsons G.P. - Private Lebbutt M
Private Bellarby Orderly H. 2nd Office - Private Hiate
Private Buckler P. M. O. Office - Private Jeffrey
Private Syties Barrack Labour- Private Lebbutt F
Private Julian Clerk O. S. Department - Corporal Lowe

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16 November 1891

General Order

REFERENCE REFERRING to General Order No 2 the Ultimo, Application For the conveyance of No 39955 Gunner Bernard Tyrnell No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery to Toronto his intended place of residence should be sent to the Dept. Assist. ADJUTANT General [B]

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17 November 1891

BRASS SPUR Lost on Dresden Row, Morris Street or South Park Street. Finder OBLIGE by returning to Captain Boileau Royal Artillery






18 November 1891

No 23870 Gunner Charles Rivers No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery will embark at 11 AM on Monday the 23th INSTANT in the SS "Polynesian" to Liverpool enroute Plymouth for discharge after giving his 3 months notice.

No 2308 Private F Hebbs 1st Leicestershire Regiment will be employed under the orders of the Officer I/c of Barracks as acting Barracks Labourer with pay at 6 d per DIEM with effect from the 17th instant and as GAS LABOURER with pay at 6 d per DIEM, the same date until further orders.

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23 November 1891

Serjeant Case 1st Leicestershire Regiment will be temporally employed as Assistant Gymnastic Instructor with effect from the 17th instant inclusive vice Serjeant Greasley, same Corps required for Military Training.

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25 November 1891

The Employment is sanctioned of No 1837 Private F Tebbutt 1st Leicestershire Regiment as Assistant Barrack Store Labour with pay at 6 d per DIEM with effect from the 17th the instant inclusive.

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27 November 1891

Halifax Nova Scotia

General Order

The Transfer of No 821 Private William Tomblin 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment 1st Class Army Service with effect from the 4th Proximal, is hereby authorised, with permission granted to reside and draw his pay in Canada his intended place of Residence Halifax Nova Scotia



1 December 1891

The Discharge from the 5th Instant of No 2038 Lance / Corporal John Stevenson 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment is Hereby Authorized in Consequence of His OWN REQUEST in payment of 18 ponds under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891

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2 December 1891

On the Requisition of Officer Commanding / Corps the Officer Army Service Corps in charge of Barracks , will issue an extra blanket to each Non Comd Officer and soldier in Garrison for the winter months.


There will be a short Evening song and address at 7.30 PM tomorrow the 4th INSTANT in Garrison Church Preached by the Reverend Dyson Haque M A

 

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5 December 1891

The under-mentioned men from The 1st Leicestershire Regiment will temperately Relieved for the purpose of undergoing a course of Military Training

Name - How Employed - By Whom Relieved

Corporal Murphy Asst. Warden Military Prison Corporal - Private Bott

Orderly C. S.O. Private Rolph - Private Covill

Orderly HO 2ND OfficePrivate Batterly -Private Porter

Garrison Military Police Private Mattock - Private Tebbutt

Batman D. A. A. G "B" -Private Sykes- Private Ellis - Private Simson

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9 December 1891

Court Martial No 2518 Private Nicholas Crawley 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment


9 December 1891

Whilst the Early Issue of Rations is in force, the Gate at the North Entrance of Queens Wharf will be opened and tied back between the hours of 5.45 AM and 8 AM daily and between the hours of 10AM and 12 Noon [Sunday Except] when the late Issue is in operation. Carts employed on Legitimate Business requiring admission at all times other than those above will be allowed to enter.
The Commanding Officer of the branch responsible for opening and fastening back the gates, and that they are properly closed after the departure of the carts.

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9 December 1891

The Undermentioned men will embark in H. M. S. "TYNES" at 9.30 AM the 14th instant for conveyance to England

Royal Artillery
Trumpter William Divers Authority RA/Colonies/3547 dated 22/6/91 for Woolwich

Gunner Frank Scarce for Plymouth for transfer to Army Reserves
Gunner Charles Noon for Plymouth for transfer to Army Reserves

Gunner W Pritchard for Discharge INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS

Gunner J Rickman for Plymouth Invalid

Royal Engineers

Sapper J Buckingham For Chatham for Transfer to Army Reserves
Sapper A Gower For Chatham for Transfer to Army Reserves

Sapper P Shaw Invalid

1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

Private W Brown For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves
Private J Burbridge For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves
Private J Clark For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves
Private G Greaves For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves
Private W Hunt For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves

Private W Mattock For Transport to Gosport for Army Reserves
Serjeant G Jones for Netley Invalid



Private J Clarke For Discharge as INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS
Private J Dyers For Discharge as INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS
Private T Strut For Discharge as INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS
Private A Turner For Discharge as INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS

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10 December 1891

Indulgence Passage in H. M. S. Tynes to the 14th of December to England is granted to
No 901 Private G W Murphy 1st Leicestershire Regiment
No 1270 W Davey 1st Leicestershire Regiment
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Company Serjeant Meshanish W Allen Royal Engineers having arrived this Station Enroute to Bermuda will embark at 11 AM on Tuesday the 14th instant for his Destination.

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Indulgence Passage in H. M. S Tynes to England is granted to the under-mentioned soldiers from the Royal Artillery.
No 60718 Gunner J Morris No. 3 Company Western Division
No 45606 Gunner F Fibbs No. 3 Company Western Division

Royal Engineers

Lance Corporal Spencer 18th Company

The cost of their Rations for the Voyage Will be paid to 2nd Master Serjeant Staff Clerk Before EMBARKATION. They will embark at the same time as the troops.

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The transfer from the 11th instant of No 18242 Sapper J Antram 18th Company Royal Engineers to the 1st Class Army Reserves is hereby authorized with permission to reside and draw his Reserve Pay in Canada. Intended Place of Residence Halifax N. S.

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15 December 1891

The Army Service Corps Ferry Boat having Ceased to ply to Melville Island Prison for the season, All Escorts and others, going and coming from the Military Prison will be marched by Road.


With Reference to Garrison Order 15th March 1885 the following Alternation in the Divisions of Royal Engineers Works WILL TAKE EFFECT FROM THE 1ST INSTANT VIR. 4th Division, York Redoubt, Camperdown Signal Station Will Cease to Exist, as a Separate Division. AND WILL BE MERGED INTO THE 3RD DIVISION Royal Engineers Work / Office Lumber Yard.
Requisitions for repairs to be submitted accordingly

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Headquarters Halifax N.S. 15 /12 /1891

Pending Covering Authority, The issue of 3 Rations of Sydney Coal Per Diem [on certificate that it is necessary] is hereby authorised for the purpose of Keeping the Cells at the Citadel in a Dry State

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15 December 1891

The under-mentioned men of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment will be temporally relieved for training

Rank _ Name _ How Employed - By Whom Relieved

Private Parsons Garrison Military Police- Private Mattoch
Private Cash Garrison Military Police -Private Tarry
Private Thompson Garrison Military Police - Private Tebbrett
Private Ringrove Lookout Post Duty -Private Brown
Private Butler Lookout Post Duty - Private Shaw

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16 December 1891

A Court of Inquiry composed as under will assemble at 10 AM on next the 18th at Wellington Barracks to Examine and Report upon 35 M H Rifles, considered worn out, also upon 13 M H rifles, and one bayonet, reported unserviceable from various causes held or charged to the 1st Leicestershire Regiment and to state upon the cost of making good the same should fall

President Major Brady Royal Artillery
An Officer (Royal Artillery)
The Officer O. S. Dept. I /c Stores
All witness to be detained to attend
The Proceedings IN DUPLICATE ACCOMPANYING by Army Form G 998 will be forwarded to the Senior Ordnance Officer.



16 December 1891

Commencing after the 21st Instant Troops in Garrison WILL MARCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS LAID DOWN in Section XVI PART II Queens Report March Out Once A Week. The selection of the day for the Weekly March Out is for the presently left to the Commanding Officer, but it should be held on early in the week. So that the chance of being unable to perform one march in the week on account of the state of the weather may be comprised.
At the foot of the Monthly Returns the dates of the Weekly March will be given, and a separate memo attached: giving DETAILS of Officers and Non Commissioned Officers and mem PRESENT,

DISTANCE MARCHED, ROUTE TRAVERSED AND TIME TAKEN WITH ANY REMARKS the Commanding Officer may wish to make.

Attention is called to the INSTRUCTIONS LAID DOWN IN SEC XVI PARA.13 Part II Queens Regulations, Part V Section 2 , Infantry Drill, on the Subject of Route Marching - These Instructions Are To Be Strictly Adhered to and any DEPARTURE THERE FROM WHICH OWNING LOCAL OR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, may in the option of the Commanding Officer be ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to at once to be reported.

When a Corps does not March Out During the week a report Specifying The Reason is to be made for the Information for the Office Commanding The Troops

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17 December 1891

The discharge from the 24th instant of No 2404 Private F Plowman 1st Leicestershire Regiment in consequence of his own request on payment of 18 L 's (pounds) under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891

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19 December 1891

The Discharge from the 22nd instant of No 2282 Corporal W H Lies or Lics 1st Leicestershire Regiment in consequence of his own request on payment of 18 L's (pounds) under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891.

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21 December 1891

No 22017 Gunner George Heath No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery will embark at 11 AM on the 4th Proscius in SS "Polynesia" for Liverpool en-route Plymouth for discharge after given 3 months notice.



One Serjeant and private will proceed to St John NB on Tuesday 22th instant to escort a Deserter to this Station

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23 December 1891

The Schools in Garrison will be closed for the 24th to 2nd Prox. Inclusive

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H M Garrison Church

Christmastide Service

Tomorrow Evening 24 instant Christmas Eve Gymnasium at 2/0 Lantern Service.

Illustrating the Birth of Our Lord.

The school children will sing their carols Cost 10 Cents, Soldiers and their families 5 cents Children free

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Notice

There will be a MEN'S SMOKING CONCERT IN THE GYMNASIUM at 8.30 PM this evening [23rd instant] by the Royal Artillery. Reserve tickets 20 cents may be purchased at Dooley's or at the door.
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24 December 1891

Corporal A Grundy of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment Received his 1st Class Certificate of Education

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24 December 1891

Tomorrow Being Christmas Day, the troops in Garrison will attend Divine Service at their Respective Place of Worship at the same time as on Sunday Last.
There will be a Celebration of Holy Communion at the Garrison Church at 8 AM, Choral Celebrations at 9.45 AM.
Soldiers attending these services will be excused Parade Service, Parade Service at 11 AM. Third Celebrations at 12 AM.
The Royal Engineers will furnish a Serjeant and Corporal for duty as Garrison Church Orderlies to morrow.

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26 December 1891

General Orders

Private John Nelson a Deserter for the 1st Battalion Liverpool Regiment will embark on the 29th instant in the SS "Taymouth Castle" for Bermuda to Return to his Battalion. He will be Marched on board under an escort of the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment and handed over to the Commanding Officer of the vessel who is hereby Authorised to Receive, and Detained during the duration of the voyage as in Military Custody.

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27 December 1891

Note:

The Christmas Entertainment for the Children of the Royal Artillery and Children of the Staff and Departments attending Garrison and Infants Schools will take place at 4 PM the 29th in the Gymnasium Mothers of the children are kindly invited to attend

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30 December 1891

Friday next being NEW YEARS DAY will be observed as a Holiday, as the Headquarter Office will be closed. The Officer Commanding Troops will see Staff Officers and Heads of Departments to morrow the 31st instant at the usual hour. There will be a Divine Service for the Offering at
10.30 AM and for the Roman Catholics at 9AM [ Attendance Voluntary] Officer Commanding will be god enough to afford every facility to the Commanding Officers and men off duty to attend.

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The general Order for the 26th is hereby cancelled.

Private William Smith Who Deserted from the 1st Battalion Liverpool Regiment under the name of John Nelson and was appended at St John NB will embark tomorrow the 31st in SS " Taymouth Castle " to rejoin his Battalion
in Bermuda.
He will be Marched on board by the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. A Serjeant of the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment will proceed to Bermuda in Charge of the man.





5 January 1892

From the 1st instant NO Issues from Stores on payment will be made by the Ordinance Store Department UNLESS Forms are Rendered in Accordance with Army Order 278 November 1891Armt Forms G 997A and G1080 will be used.

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8 January 1892

Gunner Stevenington No 36th Western Division Royal Artillery will be temporally employed as a Blacksmith at H M Gun Wharf vice Gunner Threadgold No 17th Western Division Royal Artillery required for Company Re-drills.

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11 January 1892

Colour Serjeant Military Clerk W Littlejohn Army Pay Department will embark at 11 AM on Saturday the 30th instant in the Mail Steamer "Sarnia" for Liverpool en-route to Gosport for discharge on Termination of 2nd Period of Limited Engagement

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Headquarters 14th January 1892

With DEEPEST REGRET that the Officer Commanding the Troops PUBLISHES for the Information Of THEIR TROOPS SERVING IN THIS COMMAND the following telegram Received this morning.

ADJUTANT GENERAL TO THE FORCES
"IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE LAMENT DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE ALL FLAGS to be lowered to Half Mast High, Bands to CEASE PLAYING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE"

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORE GOING INSTRUCTIONS ALL FLAGS WILL BE HOISTED HALF MAST HIGH AND ALL BANDS WILL CEASE PLAYING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN THIS COMMAND




18 January 1892

As Wednesday the 20th instant the day APPOINTED FOR THE funeral OF His Highness The Duke of Clarence, SIXTY MINUTES GUNS TERMINATING AT SUNSET WILL BE FIRED FROM THE SALUTING BATTERY AT THE CITADEL.

From the 8 PM the following day flags will no longer be kept at Half Mast High and Bands may
commence to play. The usual Mourning Will Be Worn Till February 28th 1892

 19 January 1892

There will be a Memorial Service in the Garrison Church at 11 AM tomorrow the day FIXED for the Funeral of H.R.H. THE Duke of Clarence.
Officers Commanding Corps and Heads of Departments will give every facility to
those under their Command to attend the Service
All Parade, including Gun Drill and GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTION, WILL BE SUSPENDED
FOR THE DAY. NO WORK or FATIGUE Parties will be furnished The School in Garrison will be closed

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20 January 1892

The undermentioned men of the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment will attend the gymnasium at 10 AM tomorrow the 21st instant for inspection by the D. A. A. General and dismissed,

No 2358 Private Clarke
No 2378 Private Gamble
No 2316 Private Harrop
No 2377 Private Reilly
No 2326 Private Simpson
No 2121 Private Lacey

The Principal Medical Officer WILL DETAIL the Medical Officer to attend at the Gymnasium at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow To Witness the Measurement of the above Men.



21 January 1892

The Army Service Corps Steamer "Lily" will be made available for service from tomorrow Inclusive.
Commencing this day the GUARDS IN Garrison will mount WITH UNFIXED BAYONETS and Sentries WILL CARRY THEIR ARMS AT THE TRAIL

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22 January 1892

Retreat will Sound at 5:05 PM.

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26 January 1892

No 59755 Gunner J Healy No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery will embark
at 12 Noon on Saturday next the 30th instant in the Mail Steamer "Sarnia" for Liverpool for
Discharge as INCORRIGIBLE AND WORTHLESS

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27 January 1892

Garrison Order War Office

The following SPECIAL ARMY ORDER dated the 16th January. 1892 is PUBLISHED for
information

"Death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale K.G."

The following telegrams are COMMUNICATED to the Army BY Desire of His Royal
Highness The
Commandant - in - Chief.

Commander -in - Chief to Sir Henry Ponsonby Bourne and to Sir Dighton Frobyn, Sandringham.
"
The Commander - Chief on behalf of the British Army DESIRE TO CONVEY their deepest
Sympathy and Condolence to Her Majesty, The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Royal
Family ON THE GREAT CALAMITY WHICH HAS DEPRIVED THE NATION OF ITS
Hereditary, Prince and the Army of so EXALTED A COMRADE".


Sir Henry Ponsonby Osbourne, To the Commander - in - Chief . War Office London

" The Queen Request that the EXPRESSION OF HER SINCERE GRATITUDE may be Conveyed to the British Army for their KIND SYMPATHY and CONDOLENCES WITH HER
MAJESTY ON THE DEATH OF HER BELOVED GRANDSON."

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29 January 1892

Notice
The Following notice is PUBLISHED for information of all concerned "On and after Monday next the 1st of February and until further notice the "MASOTTE" WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED for Royal Engineers Works for 2 days a week Monday and Thursday.
Headquarters Halifax NS

General Orders

Lance-Serjeant S Cass 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment is appointed temporary Clerk in the District Pay Office with pay at 1/= per diem from this day forward inclusive pending the arrival at this Station of 2nd M Serjeant M S Clerk Ror.

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3 February 1892

With Reference to Para:164 Army School Regulations 1891. Officers Commanding Corps will
forward to the Chief Staff Officer by the 8th instant Returns of Army Form 6379 of Candidates for the Next Examination for 1st Class Certificates of Education- Should there be no Candidates a Blank Return Should be Forwarded

A Board of Officers composed as under will assemble at 10AM on Friday next the 5th , in the
Citadel, to investigate and report on an 14 foot ladder held on Inventory Charge of the Royal
Artillery, now Reported Deficient and to state upon whom in their option that the cost of
replacing same should fall.

President Captain Burke 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Members An Officer 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
The Officer I/C Barracks

All Witness will be Ordered to attend, to give Evidence.

Proceeding in Duplicate Will be Sent to D. A. A. General "B"

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4 February 1892

Court Martial

Private No 2513 Josiah Wood 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Private No 705 Alfred Davie 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

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5 February 1892

Court Martial

Private No 2318 Henry Hunt 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Private No 1796 Charles Shale 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment


Gunner C Boyd will be Temporarily Employed on Garrison Military Police Duty with effect from the 8th instant , inclusive vice Gunner W Abberly, same Corps, Required to go through The
Annual Course of Drill with his Company

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7 February 1892

The undermentioned men Gunner Royal Artillery on Garrison Duty, will be temporarily relieved
on Monday next to go through the five week Course of Instruction laid Down in Queen's
Regulations Part II Sec:"VII PARA: 208

Rank - Name - How Employed - By Whom relieved

Gunner Mummery R.E. - I DIV - Gunner Peterson
Gunner Hutching R.E. - No Relief
Gunner Passell - H.M. GunWharf - Gunner Brochington
Gunner Stevenington - H.M. Gun Wharf- No Relief

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9 February 1892

It is Notified for information of Officers Commanding that on Wednesday the10 instant, an issue
of Salt Pork will Be Issued to the Troops in Lieu of Fresh Meat for Thursdays Consumption.
Idents will be Rendered According to the Charge of Supply Officer in Charge of Supplies


A Board of Composed as Under Will Assemble at 10 AM TOMORROW the 10th instant at H.M. Gun Wharf, For the Purpose of Inspecting and Repairing upon a Damaged M. H . Carbine in
Possession of No 3 Company Western Division Royal Artillery and to State upon Whom in their
Opinion the cost of Making Good the Same should fall

President Captain Peacock 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
An Officer 1st Battalion
Leicestershire Regiment
The Officer O. S. D. I/C STORES

All witnesses to be Detailed to Attend.

The Proceedings in Duplicate Accompanying by Army Form G 998 will be forwarded to Senior
Ordinance Officer

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10 February 1892

Court Martial

Private No 2231 Charles E Bray 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

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11 February 1892

Immediately after the Inspection of Bread and Meat, tomorrow the 12th instant the Ration Board
Will Proceed to EXAMINE AND REPORT upon a Quantity of Salt Pork Delivered at the

Queen's Wharf by the Contractor, and to State Whether in their opinion, it is of Quality, Weight
Required by the Condition of the Contract

The Proceedings in Duplicate to be Forwarded to the D. A. A. GENERAL "B"

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12 February 1892

The Undermentioned Houses are Placed OUT OF BOUNDS TO Non Commissioned Officers and Soldiers in Garrison from this Day inclusive

No 103 105 107, 109 South Brunswick Street and No 38 George Street

The Discharge from the 16th instant of No 3948 Private J Reilly, Medical Staff Corps After 12 years Service is Hereby Authorised under Article 609 Royal Warrant 1891





12 February 1892

Court Martial

Serjeant No 1858 James Dunworth 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Serjeant No 500 Richard Spawton 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment

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13 February 1892

No 13577 Sapper E Moore 18 Company Royal Engineers will embark this day in the Steamer
"Labrador" enroute to Chatham for Liverpool for transfer to Army Reserve.

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18 February 1892

The Working Party Employed under the Warlike Stores consisting of 1 Non Commissioned
Officer and 10 Gunners, Royal Artillery, will return to Regimental Duty, from tomorrow the 19th instant, inclusive

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23 February 1892

It Having been brought to Notice That "Immediate and Urgent " Requisitions for repairs that are
not Immediate Necessary Are Being Sent to The Royal Engineers, the attention of the Officer
Commanding is directed to para:,376 to 379 Regulations for Royal Engineers

Services 1889. One General Monthly Requisition, after a careful inspection should alone be sent in by each Corps or Department. "Immediate and Urgent" Requisitions should as a rule be confined to such items as broken windows, defective stoves and stove pipes, leaky roofs, locks and bars to windows and doors of Prisoners rooms and to such Matters as are likely to effect the health of the Occupant.

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25 February 1892

Officers Commanding Troops will forward to the Chief Staff Officer, br Monday
Next the 28th
instant. RETURNS ON ARMY FORM C 318 CANDIDATES FOR 2ND AND 3RD Class
Certificates of Education

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26 February 1892

Private Hollich 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment will be employed as ORDERLY to

D. A. A. General for Instruction. The effect from Monday next the 29th instant

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27 February 1892

Retreat will Sound at 6 PM daily

The undermentioned Non Comd Officers and men of The 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
on Garrison Employment will be Temporally Relieved on Monday next the 29th instant, for the
purpose of Undergoing their Annual Course of Military Training.

Rank - Name - How Employed - By Whom Relieved

Serjeant Norton - Asst. Gym -Instructor Serjeant Jacques
Private Clifton - Garrison Military Police - Private Blunfield
Private Cooley - Garrison Military Police- Private Paynter
Private Cooke - Garrison Military Police - Private Vialls
Private Pearson -Orderly Garrison School - Private Stokes
Lance Corporal Steward -Asst. Garrison School - Lance Corporal Cowdell
Private Steward - Stoker Station Hospital - Private Harding

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01 March 1892

See Lt. Governors Closing of Provincial Legislature, But this is the Opening same people
required from the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.

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Notice

The Band of Hope will Meet Tomorrow Evening in the Chaplains Room Glacis Barracks at 4:30
PM
. There will be a Social Temperance Gathering Held in the same room at 8:30 PM Music and
Singing. The Wives of Non Commissioned Officers and men are Cordially Invited To Attend



03 March 1892

The undermentioned funds having been Apportioned AS TO A GENERAL CHARGE AGAINST TROOPS will be paid into the Hands of the District Paymaster Forthwith.

Royal Artillery [15] 1.8
Royal Engineers [10] 1.11/2
1st Leicestershire Regiment [4] 1.51/2
Army Service Corps [11] 1.21/2
Ordinance Store Corps [9] 1.0 Voucher No 1/4 91.92
Medical Staff Corps [1] .11/2
General Staff [5] .61/2
Army Payroll Department [4] ,51/2

Total 6.7

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04 March 1892

See the 04 September for notes on 30 men to muster in gymnasium for training


Notice

Garrison Church Friday 4th March1892 Evening Song and Special Address 7.30 PM. Preacher The Reverend W C King MA.

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05 March 1891

The Attention of Officers Commanding Troops and Head of Departments, is Called to paragraph: 12 Section XXI, Part 1 Queen Regulations and It is Directed THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, WITH REFERENCE TO CHANNEL OF CORRESPONDENCE MAY BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN FUTURE.
Garrison Order No 3 dated January 28th 1890 IS HEREBY CANCELED.



07 March 1892

With Reference to Garrison Order No 4 31 July Last, Commanding Officers Corps and
Detachments WILL be good enough to Report TO the Chief Staff Officer by the 17th instant, the
date on Which the Returns Army Form B 20907, or delivered to reach the Horse Guards not later
Than 1st April Next, Were Dispatched by them to the Adjutant General to the Forces

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08 March 1892

It is Notified For Information That No Stores Will Be Received, or issued, by the Ordnance Store
Department between the 15th instant and 1st Prose: Unless UNDER VERY URGENT
CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL OUTSTANDING VOUCHERS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE ORDNANCE STORE OFFICE IN CHARGE OF STORES IMMEDIATELY ENABLE
THE ANNUAL BALANCING OF THE LEDGERS TO BE PROCEEDED WITH.

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09 March 1892

The Social Temperance Gathering intended for tonight is Postponed until Tuesday Next the 1st instant, due Notice of which will be given.

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A Board of MEDICAL OFFICERS, to be detailed by the.
Principal Medical Officer will assemble IN THE Station Hospital at 11 AM THIS DAY, TO EXAMINE and REPORT the cases of such INVALIDS, AS MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE IT.

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12 March 1892

Retreat will Sound at 6:15 PM

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14 March 1892

Royal Engineer No 11665 Sapper Voss To Netley

1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
No 2365 Private T Cake To Netley
No 1822 Private W Spicer To Netley

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Notice

Entertainment, Consisting of Songs, Reading, in the Chaplain Room Glasis Barracks, Tomorrow Evening at 8:30 PM

ADMISSION 2 Cents.
Children of Band of Hope Free

All are invited

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