Major Trueman was in command, with Major Ransbm in command of Infantry, and Major Canning acted as A.D.C. to the new Commandant. who made a careful inspection of the units drawn up in line. The usual march past followed, and was particularly well done.
Presexrariox To Mayor Trveqas The parade having been dismissed, officers and men gathered at the Polo Club pavilion, formally to take leave of Major Trueman, Mrs. Trueman also deservedly being given prominence in the proceedings.
Major Ransom said that his comrades in the Corps had delegate ed to him one of the most pleasant. privileges he had enjoyed since he had been a member of the S.V.C., that of saying a few words on be-"half of the Corps in appreciation of Major Trueman's splendid services (Applause). He had served for 37 years, ani had passed through all grades of service from that of junior private to Commandant. It would be impossible for him to express adequately the feeling of loyalty, Tespect and affection of the entire rank and file of the Corps towards Major Trueman (Applause). They wished also to express their appreciation of Mrs. Trueman. to whose loyalty and support in times of difficulty Major Trueman doubt owed a great deal. An officer now at Home had been commissioned by the corps to purchase for Mrs. Trueman a jewelled pandan ani they had hoped to present then. but unfortunately the gift had not yet arrived, so they must at come future time ask her to accent it as a token of esteem from the entire corps. They understood that Major Trueman was retiring frow active participation in the affairs of the Corps, but they trusted that he would continue to be an honoured member of their mess, and that as a reserve or retire] officer he
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