One of the most successful periods of the Light Horse began with the next year, when Capt. H. E. Key-Tock was' raised to the command, with Messrs. P. P. Lavers and W.
Dyer as subalterns. Capt. (Ginee major) Keylock's name ix Sill reverenced in Shanghai by. alli who are concerned with the China pony and his immense popularity] and enthusiasm. for Volunteering] brought the. squadron to a high state of efficiency, whilst, recruits Capt. Keylock's success that in in at a fine rate. Such was the first time to organise on 8 three-troop basis, with a strength of about 60 and it was a very fine body of cavalry the 0. C. banded over when he retired in 1908 with we rank of Major.
'The next in command was Capt Ww. J, Ne Dyer, with. Messrs. P.|* and "A. Crighton' as subalterns and then Capt. C. A. MacLellan, with Lieuts. T. G. Drakeford and 'W. J. Ralphs. Capt. W. J. Ralphs had 1 short spell in command, being fol-Towed when he left for Hankow by.
apt. P, Crighton, who. at various periods had. the assistance of Ticuts, E..H, MeMichael, - H. S. Lindsay, PF. W. Foster and Quelch.' Capt, Crighton had to run the squadron during a trying period and though, with so many of the horsemen leaving for the War, the] strength fell to about 35, those stil
troop. Capt. Crighton resigned in Under im ware a well tained 19 and Lieut. Lindsay. carried on with Lieut. H. G. F, Hobinson un. Ul the 1920 training.
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