The Light Horse, an Evolution of the Old Mounted Rangers Lavers and W. J. N. Dyer as subalterns. Capt. Keylock's name is still reverenced in Shanghai by all who are concerned with the China pony and his immense popularity and éfithusiasm for Volunteering brought the squadron to a high state of efficiency, whilst recruits came in at a fine rate. Such was Capt. Keylock's success that in 1907 the Light Horse was able for the first time to organize on a three-troop basis, with a strength of about 60 and it was a very fine body of cavalry the O. C. anded over when he retired in 1908 with the rank of Major.
The next in command was Capt. W. J. N. Dyer, with Messrs. P. and A. Crighton as subalterns and then Capt. C. A. MacLellan, with Lieuts. T. G. Drakeford and W. J. Ralphs, though even yet Capt. Dyer has not dropped out of the Corps, but continues to render valuable services as Orderly Officer, with Lieut. Drakeford as his assistant. Capt. W. J. Ralphs had a short spell in command, being followed when he left for Hankow by Capt. P. Crighton, who various periods had the assistance of Lieuts. E. H. McMichael, H. 5. Lindsay, F. W. Foster and H.
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