The Archive · 1903

The Light Horse Camp

'The camp occupied by the Li Horse, 8 who are about thirty-five strong under the command of Captain Keylock, is pitched to the right of the mill, and is entirely of canvas, "The officers' tents are just large enough for the necessary equipnient, mattress, table, and a chair or two. The quatters occupied by the troopers have: less

them of swing round the proverbial 2, and there not sufficient room in But everything is kept clean and in tiptop order, and the work nece-sitated to keep out dirt and disorderliness is only known to those who have to do it. Tie mess-tent is airy and commodious, lary enough to accommodate any number nests who might be invited to dinner. The ponies are stabled a little distance from the camp, and they are attended with the greatest care." After an inspec: tion of the different posts the visitor is inclined to regret that so much admirable effort was expended in the preparation of a camp which will have served its purpo-" by five o'clock to-night. Such an ente prise deserves a longer lease of fife than four days.

Since entering camp on Thursday night the mea have been busy at work. On Good Friday al parade was held, and mounted and dismounted drill took place. There was s work on Saturday, and 2 march in the afternoon 4 Unkaza, where tea was provided by and Mrs. B. Jenner Hog. In the even ing several official guest~ were ente ed to dinner, which was followed smoking concert. Yesterday morning a church service was held, the Re Hodges being the chaplain.

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