By a curious coincidence spectators the Racecourse witnessed two military parades, prior to the arrival jot the Seaforths, the Fourth Marines having been reviewed on the polo eld. Headed by their band, they had just left as the frst line of Sea fort tis drummers entered.
Immediately after dismissal all ranks of the Battalion set to work with a will, journey after journey being made to the various company stores where harassed quartermasters handed' out' bedding. "biscuits" and all the necessaries needed in the bar-Tack room. Indeed. the Racecourse stands hummed with activity until well after 130. pin.
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