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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th MARCH, 1915.

181 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

BUILDINGS HIRED FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF TROOPS –

In view of the near approach of the Camping Season, no more Agreements will be entered into for the hire of buildings, unless specially approved by Headquarters.  Troops requiring accommodation will be billeted.

(D.B.O.) Northern Command Order No.391.

EQUIPMENT – HUTS –

With reference to Command Order No. 1847, dated 30^th December, 1914, on the subject of the equipment of hutments for “local” Battalions, it is directed that the instructions contained therein refer to the equipping of all hutments which have been or may be erected for the accommodation of any unit raised by individuals or municipalities.

Authority, War Office Letter No. 57/General Number/4201 (Q.M.G.9), dated 13^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 38117/148/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.394.

FIELD RATIONS – EQUIVALENTS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 368, of the 13^th March, 1915.  In accordance with paragraph 29, Allowances Regulations, Flour may be issued in lieu of a portion of the bread ration, at the following equivalent value:-

1 lb. Flour + 1¼ lbs, Bread.

(S.T.) Northern Command Order No.397.

BOOTS – FITTING OF –

            Instructions have now been received that in future no boots are to be fitted over two pairs of socks.  Fitting over one pair only should be carried out.

Authority, W. O. Telegram 1093/Q.M.G.7/ dated 12^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C.45171 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.398.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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