BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

15^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

121 – Physical Training – Instructional Course of –

            With reference to War Office letter numbered 20/Gen. No./3128 A.G.2A, dated the 4^th September 1914, it is notified for information that the Sixth Instructional Course will finish on the 26^th inst., and that the Seventh Instructional Course for Assistant Instructors in Physical Training will commence at the Headquarter Gymnasium, Aldershot, at 9 a.m. on the 2^nd March, 1915.

1. Non-Commissioned Officers from Out-stations should be despatched in time to report by 9-30 p.m. on 1^st March, 1915.
2. Officers Commanding Units desirous of sending candidates must inform the Inspector of Gymnasia direct not later than the 20^th inst., the NUMBER they wish to send.  They will be notified as soon as possible after the 20^th inst. the number which can be accepted for the course.
3. Candidates selected should be Non-Commissioned Officers who are quick, intelligent, and active, of at least fair education, have sufficient force of character to make instructors, and been passed as medically fit to undergo the course.
4. Candidates from Out-stations will be messed on their ration allowance and accommodated in the Headquarter Gymnasium.  They should bring one blanket with them.
5. Documents should not be forwarded unless specially called for, and it will not be necessary to furnish warrants for the return journey.
6. Army Form N.1510 will not be required, but pay will be issued at the following weekly rates – unless the Inspector of Gymnasia is notified otherwise: – Sergeants, 19s. 10d.; Corporals, 11s. 6d.; Paid Lance Corporals, 8s. 9d.; other Ranks, 7s.
7. The Eighth Instructional Course of 21 Working Days will commence on 7^th April, 1915, at 9 a.m.

Authority, C.R.N.C. No. 43528/A.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.