After the derisive remarks of the Germans with regard to Great Britain's army, it was to be expected that Lord Kitchener's scheme of raising the new army would be ridicriled. But, now that the Territerials and other volunteers have been put to the test, every Briton feels a justifiable pride in them The London Scottish led the way with brilliant charge, and other regiments have followed by upholding the best traditions of the British army. While Lord Kitchener has been chiefly responsible for the efficiency of these men, the personal factor has had almost as much bearing on the success of these troops. The Secretary for War laid down 8 very rigid series of tests for volunteers and regulations for their training. Musketry has been given the' foremost place, and no man has to
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