BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

24^th APRIL, 1915.

263 – Routine –

            In future and until further orders, the following hours will be adopted throughout the Brigade:-

                        Reveille                     6-0 a.m.

                        Breakfast                   7-0 a.m.

                        Orderly Room           7-45 a.m.

Physical Training     8-0 to 8-40 a.m.

Battalion Parade      9-0 a.m.

264 – Clothing and Equipment – Drawing of –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 187, the Commanding Officers of those Units which have now been completed with clothing and equipment will cease to send their Quartermasters to the Brigade Store.

265 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            The following is published for the information of all concerned: – “Unless the men have had something substantial to eat before parade, no form of Physical Training should be done in the early morning, or until half-an-hour after breakfast and dinner.

(G.) Northern Command Order No.629.

RESTRICTION OF LIGHTING – BARRACKS, HOSPITALS, BILLETS –

            Whenever an order has been made by the Home Secretary for the diminution of public and private lighting, as has been done in prohibited areas, and in certain large cities and towns, it is necessary that the inside lights in barracks and hired buildings in which troops are quartered should be shaded or obscured so that no bright light is shed outside.

In order to avoid the heavy expenditure entailed by a general provision of blinds, it is considered that in the majority of cases it will suffice to fit each light with a shade and screen, of some cheap and opaque material, so arranged as to prevent direct rays of light from falling on the windows.  Where essential, blinds may be provided.  Such work as may be necessary will be carried out by the Royal Engineers on requisition from Commanding Officers, aided by military labour as far as practicable.

It has been arranged that in the event of warning of an aircraft raid, that all lights, both public and private, shall be extinguished by the civil authorities.  When this occurs only such light as is absolutely necessary, in case troops are called upon to move, should be maintained.

The attention of all Officers Commanding is drawn to this matter, both because it is undesirable that the law affecting the civil population should be disregarded by the military, and because leaving buildings in  military occupation lighted would, by contrast, make these buildings the more likely to be attacked.

C.R.N.C. 54173 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.631.

EQUIPMENT – HUTMENTS –

            It has been decided that equipment which may be actually and necessarily required for upkeep or replacements in the hutments of “local” Battalions should be obtained by local purchase, on the most reasonable terms that can be arranged.

            The worn-out articles should be returned to the nearest Army Service Corps Barracks Store or disposed of on the spot, whichever may be the more advantageous to the public.

Authority, War Office letter No. 57/General Number/4170 (Q.M.G. 9), dated 19^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 38177/148/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.633.

With reference to this order, all application for such purposes will be referred to these Headquarters.  No purchases will be made by Officers Commanding Units until the necessary authority has been obtained.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE –

            Cases have been brought to notice in which N.C.O.’s and men of Units where Civil Medical Practitioners are employed are granted leave to proceed to their homes when ill, in some instances to receive operative treatment, in others medical treatment the result being that large bills are incurred.

This practice must cease at once.

Commanding Officers granting leave in such cases will be held responsible for all expenses in connection therewith.

The proper procedure to adopt is: – (1) To send such cases to nearest Military or Territorial Force General Hospital for treatment; (2) where cases are too ill to travel they should be admitted to the nearest Civil Hospital, and application made to Headquarters, Northern Command, for covering authority.  Number, rank, name, unit, and cost of maintenance of patient must be stated.

(M.)  Northern Command Order No.634.

MOTOR CARS – SPEED LIMITS –

            It has recently been brought to notice that Drivers of Motor Cars and Motor Cycles proceeding on duty have travelled at an excessive speed, especially when passing through towns and villages.

It must be clearly understood that on no account must the normal speed rates be exceeded, except where the transmission of the order, or other communication, as quickly as possible, is of urgent importance on military grounds, and even then the messenger must be in possession of a written authority signed by a Staff or other superior Officer, i.e., an Officer not below field rank, who should inform the messenger of the military urgency of each case.

Authority, War Office letters No. 92/2508 (A.G. 3), dated 4^th February, 1915, and No. 92/2521 (C. 2.), dated 16^th April, 1915.

C.R. 42665 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.635.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

23^rd APRIL, 1915.

261 – District Court-Martial –

            The person marginally named will also be tried by the District Court-Martial directed to assemble by Brigade Orders 245 and 256.

In the margin.  No. 593, Pte. G.H. Watson 21^st Btn, Northd Fus (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

262 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Second Supplement to the  “London Gazette” of Friday, the 16^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Hugh Gunn to be temporary Captain.  Dated 1^st April, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.619.         

CASKS –

            All Units in the Command will return to Ordnance Officer, York, all Casks, Vat, in their possession.  They are urgently required for return to Woolwich.

C.R.N.C. 49583 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.623.

N.C.O. AND MEN EMPLOYED WITH HEADQUARTERS UNITS –

            All Non-Commissioned Officers and men employed with Headquarter Units or posted to fill vacancies in the Establishment of Headquarter Units, will be held supernumerary to the Establishment of the Unit from which they are drawn.

Authority, War Office letter 9/South Notts. Yeomanry/37 (A.G. 1), dated 30^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 53763 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.624.

GLOVES AND MITTS – WOOLEN –

            The issue of Gloves or Mitts, Woollen, to Recruits on enlistment, or to men on re-enlistment, will cease forthwith. 

Gloves or Mitts will not be taken by Drafts or Units proceeding to join the Expeditionary Force (Command Order No. 224, dated 16^th February, 1915, to be amended accordingly).

Authority, Telegram 1148 (Q.M.G. 7), dated War Office, 19^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 43196 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.626.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

22^nd APRIL, 1915.

258 – Cancellation –

            Brigade Order No. 254 is hereby cancelled.

259 – Dress –

            Men walking out will wear waist belts without side arms.  Sergeants will wear waist belts with side arms.  When the Great Coats are worn walking out, the waist belt will be worn inside and the Great Coat will be drawn in at the waist by means of the cloth band at the back.

Officers Commanding Units will take steps to prevent men leaving their lines improperly dressed.

260 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extract from a Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, 16^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Major C.J.H. Gardner, from 6^th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment), to be temporary Major.  Dated 15^th March, 1915.

Temporary Captain Archibald D.M. Napier, from 17^th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers), to be temporary Captain.  Dated 2^nd February, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

21^st APRIL, 1915.

255– District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 22^nd (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish), Newburn, on the 24^th April, 1915, at 10-30 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major E.K. Purnell, 23rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (4^th Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain of the 21^st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, (2^nd Tyneside Scottish.)

 A Captain of the 23^rd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (4^th Tyneside Scottish.)

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

In the margin.  No. 1481 Pte. Richard Coxon, 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) and No. 193 Pte. Harry Holland 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

256– District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned in Brigade Order No. 245, dated 17^th April, 1915, will re-assemble at the Orderly Room, 24^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Irish), on Saturday, April 24^th, at 10-30 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin.

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

In the margin.  No. Pte. 1043 Nicholas Blackburn.  24^th (S) Btn. Northd Fus. (1^st Tyneside Irish).

257 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Fourth Supplement to the  “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant (now temporary Captain) Stewart A. White to be Adjutant.  Dated 3^rd February, 1915.

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Charles Thomas Trigg to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 1^st April, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Captain and Adjutant Stanley H. MacKintosh to be temporary Major.  Dated 1^st March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.606.

APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS IN REGULAR ARMY – MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES –

            In continuation of Command Order 577, of the 13^th instant, modifying Army Order 326 of 1914, it is notified for information that it has been decided that all candidates for permanent regular commissions must be examined by a Board of Military Medical 0fficers.

It is therefore directed that, in the case of all applications forwarded in future, Commanding Officers will first arrange that the Candidate is examined by such a Board.  Form M.T./315a is being revised, and copies of the reprint will be supplied on application to War Office.

Authority, War Office letter Number 100/Candidates/5588 (M.T.), dated 13^th April, 1915.

C.R. No. 52927 (M.S.). 

Northern Command Order No.607.

BASE MEDICAL STORE –

            A Base Medical Store having now been formed at York, all requisitions for Medical and Surgical supplies from Hospital and Regimental Units (with the exception of those stationed in Leicester and Staffordshire) will be transmitted to the Deputy Director of Medical Services, Northern Command, for approval, for supply from this Store.

Local purchases of Medical and Surgical supplies will not be resorted to without reference to the Deputy Director of Medical Services.

(M).  Northern Command Order No.610.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

19^th APRIL, 1915.

252 – Waterproof Sheets – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Battalions will forward at an early date indents to Chief Ordnance Officer, York, for water proof sheets to complete.

253 – Musketry Appliances and Signalling Equipment –

            With reference to Brigade Orders No. 3, 186 (Musketry Appliances) and 223 (Signalling Equipment), Officers Commanding Battalions will be good enough to note that in case the articles indented for are not immediately available, reminders should be forwarded to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, at short intervals.

Officers Commanding will forward to these Headquarters as early as possible a list of all Musketry Appliances and Signalling Equipment which have been indented for (giving date of indent) but which have not yet been supplied.

254 – Dress –

            Men when walking out will wear waist belts without side arms.  Sergeants will wear waist belts with side arms.  When the Great Coat is worn the waist belt will be worn over the Great Coat.

Officers Commanding Units will take steps to prevent men leaving their lines improperly dressed.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

MMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th APRIL, 1915.

250 – St. George’s Day –

            St. George’s Day, the 23^rd instant, will be observed as a holiday.

251 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

MUSKETRY –

1. Under the present conditions, the aim of all musketry practice on the open range should be to instruct.
2. During the classification practices, Part III., General Musketry Course (Table “B,” Appendix I., Musketry Regulations, Part I, 1909 (reprint 1914), paragraph 483 (vii), need not be strictly adhered to, as judicious coaching in the case of indifferent shots will prevent a waste of ammunition. 

As little assistance as possible should, however, be given, and men should be made to think out the reason of their mistakes for themselves.

• Paragraph 477 (i), (ii), and (iii) need not be carried out, in order that instructional work in other Units may not be hampered by Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and men being employed on musketry fatigues.  On the other hand, suitable arrangements must be made to endure that marking is strictly, accurately, and quickly carried out, and that proper supervision by Officers and N.C.O.’s is maintained in the Butts.

Authority, War Office letter 104/General Number/3632 (M.T 2), dated 14^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 53551 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No.592.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants:-

William Griffiths Lewis.  Dated 8^th March, 1915.

George William Steel Mason.  Dated 25^th March, 1915.

William Henry Robson.  Dated 27^th March, 1915.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment)–

12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – Temporary Lieutenant G. Stephenson, from 11^th Battalion, to be temporary Lieutenant.  Dated 26^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.593.

CAPS –

            Notified for the information of all concerned that the Cap, Service Dress, and not the Cap, winter, will now be taken overseas by Units and drafts proceeding thither.

C.R.N.C. 38210/5/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.596.

ACCOMMODATION AT MUSKETRY CAMPS –

            No special camp equipment can be issued for use at the Musketry Camps at Strensall, Hornsea, Whitburn, Whitley Bay, Ponteland, and Neasham.

Parties from units under canvas attending these camps for whom room cannot be found in the hutments – where they exist – must bring their own tents, on Regimental charge with them.  Where necessary, recourse may be had to billeting, as during the winter months.

C.R.N.C. 45151 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.597.

PART WORN CLOTHING –

            It is notified for information of all concerned that before any Part Worn Clothing in possession of New Armies or Territorial Force Units, surplus on proceeding to join the Expeditionary Force is returned to Depots or Territorial Force Associations, it must be disinfected locally, under medical supervision, and a certificate rendered that such has been done.

C.R.N.C. 45434 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.599.

MUSKETRY GENERAL COURSE –

            With reference to Command Order Number 559 (ii.), of April 12^th, the full interval of one month will elapse after completion of Parts I. and II. Before these Parts are repeated by men who fail to qualify.  See last paragraph of Command Order Number 375, of March, 15^th.

(G.M.). Northern Command Order No. 601.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant David J.H. Simpson to be temporary Captain.  Dated 1^st March, 1915.

            23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – Edgar Tall to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 7^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.602.

COMMAND ORDERS –

            To ensure Command Orders reaching all concerned, and that Units moving on within the Command continue to receive such orders, the issue will be revised on the following lines:-

Headquarters will issue in bulk to:-

1. Divisions – For issue to Divisional Headquarters and all formations (including attached) within a division, not included in (2) (3), and (4).
2. Cavalry Brigades     ]  For issue to all Units (including attached)
3. Artillery Brigades     ] except those serving within Garrison Areas.
4. Infantry Brigades     ]
5. Garrisons – For issue to all Units, formations, and establishments within the Garrison Area.
6. O.C. Troops               ]For issue to all Units, formations, and

    (Outside Defences)  ] establishments within Station Areas not

                                           included in above.

Headquarters will issue direct to all others concerned, who should immediately notify changes in addresses.

General and other Officers Commanding at (1) to (6) will submit a return by the 22^nd April, showing the number of orders required and for whom.  Two copies per Unit should suffice.

(C.R.).  Northern Command Order No.603.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

17^th APRIL, 1915.

245 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 21^st (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish), Alnwick, on the 19^th April, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by a District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Lieutenant-Colonel Dunbar-Stuart, 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

MEMBERS

A Captain, 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

A Captain, 21^st (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

Officers Commanding 1^st and 2^nd Battalions Tyneside Scottish will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 1224 Pte. Thomas Watson 21^st (S) Btn, Northd Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish)

246 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 22^nd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish), Newburn, on the 19^th April, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major P.B. Norris, 22^nd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

MEMBERS

A Captain, 22^nd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

A Captain, 23 (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

Officers Commanding 3^rd and 4^th Battalions, Tyneside Scottish, will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 146 Pte. James McIntyre 22^nd (S. Battalion, Northd Fus. (3^rd Tyneside Scottish)

247 – Army Form B. 230 – Addition to –

            In addition to the information already called for on Army Form B. 230, the numbers of men fit for “Home Service only” should be shewn under heading of “Remarks”.

248 – War Establishment –

            Attention is called to the New War Establishment Infantry Battalions, published with Army Orders dated April 1^st, 1915.

249 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

            The following extract from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, the 9^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – John Oliver to be temporary lieutenant.  Dated 26^th March, 1915.

Robert Stephenson Meadows to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 6^th March, 1915.

RATIONS – FORAGE –

            With reference to Command Order 1720, of the 7^th December, 1914, in which approval was given to increase the standard daily scale of rations by 2lbs. of Oats for all animals, with effect up to and the 15^th instant, this extra issue may be continued up to and for the 30^th instant, in case of horses not in stables (i.e. in shelters or picketed in the open).

As regards horses in stables, the extra issue will cease from the 16^th instant inclusive.

Authority, War Office letter 53/General Number/5311 (Q.M.G.6), dated 10^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 39033/6 (S.T.).  Northern Command Order No.580.

COMPANY CONDUCT SHEETS – UNITS OF THE NEW ARMIES –

            The instructions contained in paragraph 1925 (i.), (ii.), (iii), King’s Regulations, are to be applied to Field Conduct Sheets in all Units of the New Armies, whilst they are serving in this country.

Authority, War Office letter No. 35/General Number/1456 (A.G. 3), dated 12^th April, 1915.

C.R. 53197 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.581.

ARMY LIST –

            It has been decided that, during the continuance of the war, the placing of the letter (H), signifying that the Officer against whose name it appears in the Army List has qualified at a School of Musketry (see page XXXVI., Army List), will be discontinued.  The letter will not be removed in cases where it has already appeared.

2. A list of the names of Officers who qualified at a Command School of Musketry will, however, be kept for future reference.

Authority, War Office letter 6/2109 (M.T. 2), dated 12^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 53196 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No.584.

DISCHARGES OF SOLDIERS –

            It is still found that discharges are frequently unnecessarily delayed pending the return from Regimental Paymaster of the statement (A.F.O.1809), showing the final balance due to the soldier, and that men are being sent on furlough for several days pending discharge while their accounts are being adjusted, instead of being discharged at once, when it has been decided to discharge them.

As in many of the cases referred to, the Company Commander is in a position to ascertain from the Pay and Mess Book and other records in his possession, the approximate amount of the man’s credit balance, the discharge must not be delayed pending return of the Army Form 0.1809 completed by the Paymaster.  The soldier should, in such circumstances, be paid whatever sum is known to be due to him, and his discharge be carried out forthwith.  On receipt of the Army Form O.1809, whatever further payment, if any, is found to be due can then be remitted by Money Order.

In exceptional cases, when the Company Commander is unable to assess approximately the amount of the balance, and hardship would be inflicted upon the man by discharging him without funds, in anticipation of the final settlement of the account, the Paymaster should be requested by wire to give the necessary information.

It should be noted that the forgoing instructions do not affect the present practice in the case of men discharged physically unfit for war service, whose documents have to be sent to Chelsea ten days before the discharge takes place.  In these cases the discharge in necessarily post-dated.

Authority, War Office letter 19/General Number/5308 (F.2), dated 8^th February, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 43013 (C.P.).  Northern Command Order No.590.

RATION ALLOWANCE –

1. It is notified for information that, pending further instructions, Ration Allowance is issuable for officers granted ordinary or sick leave, provided they are not in a military hospital, or maintained in a civil hospital at the public expense, or otherwise provided for at the cost of public funds.

Authority, War Office letter 53/General Number/5244 (Q.M.G. F.a), dated 9^th April, 1915.

C.P. 2674.

• The issue of rations, or the allowance in lieu, is admissible for Civil Medical Practitioners holding temporary commissions in the R.A.M.C., whether on service abroad or in the United Kingdom.

Authority, War Office letter 48/R.A.M.C./448 (Q.M.G. F.a), dated 1^st April, 1915.

C.P. 2645.  Northern Command Order No.591.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

16^th APRIL, 1915.

241 – Mess Tins – Supply of –

            Officers Commanding Units will forward indents to Chief Ordnance Officer, York, for any mess tins required to complete, there being a large stock at present in the Ordnance Store.

242 – Discipline –

            Attention of Commanding Officers is called to K.R. 514, which must be complied with in future.

243 – Strength – Return of –

            A return will be rendered weekly to reach Brigade Headquarters on Fridays, showing composition of the Reserve Companies of Battalions, giving in separate columns men –

1. Fit for Foreign Service.
2. Unfit for Foreign Service.
3. Total.

244 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

WAR ESTABLISHMENTS OF NEW ARMIES, 115 –

Attention is directed to the establishments of New Armies, 1915 (issued with Army Orders dated 1^st April, 1915), by which it will be seen that two Majors and seven Captains is the authorised establishment of those ranks allowed for an infantry battalion.

In battalions where there are Majors or Captains in excess of the above numbers, they will be absorbed as vacancies occur.

Authority, War Office letter No. 79/7280, (M.S.I.K. 5), dated 2^nd April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 52372 (M.S.).  Northern Command Order No.576.

CONTINGENT ALLOWANCE – ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS TO THE FORCES –

Contingent Allowance at the rate of 30/- a quarter may be issued to Roman Catholic Chaplains to the Forces.  This is intended to cover:-

1. Provision and washing of Chaplain’s surplices.  Washing of Communion cloths and napkins.
2. Provision of bread, wine, candles, etc., for Devine Service.

Authority, Clergy/Northern/44 (F.2), War Office, 9^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 13/297/102 (D.B.O.).  Northern Command Order No.578.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

14^th APRIL, 1915.

236 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 228 of 10^th April, 1915, of which Major G.H. Gardner (2^nd Battalion, Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

237 –Officiating Clergyman – Appointment of –

            The undermentioned gentleman has been appointed Wesleyan Officiating Clergyman to the Troops at Newburn and Throckley:-

Rev. F.W. Wilson.

Authority, C.R.N.C. 50094/A, dated April 11^th, 1915.

238 – Northern Command Order –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 562 of the 12^th April, 1915.

239 – Motor Ambulance –

            The Motor Ambulance held on charge by the 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) will be available for the use of all or any troops stationed at Alnwick during the present war.

It is not to be taken or sent out of the district permanently, and will be returned to the North-Eastern Automobile Association at the conclusion of the war.

240 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

OUTDOOR MINIATURE RIFLE RANGES –

            The attention of Cavalry, Yeomanry, Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, Infantry, and Army Service Corps Formations and Units is drawn to the instructions regarding the provision of Outdoor Miniature Ranges issued with Command Orders of this date, also to Northern Command Orders No. 523, dated 6^th April, 1915.

(G.M.) Northern Command Order No.558.

GENERAL MUSKETRY COURSE – AMENDMENT –

            With reference to the General Musketry Course published on Command Orders Nos. 375 and 441, of the 15^th and 23^rd March, 1915:-

1. The time allowance in practice 5, Part I., will, in future, be 30 seconds, and not 25 seconds.
2. With reference to Note D, 3, men who fail to qualify as therein described will not fire Part III., but will repeat Parts I and II., omitting practice I.

Authority, War Office letter 104/General Number/3632 (M.T.2), dated 8^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 47834 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No. 559.

ISSUE OF SOAP –

            It is published for information of all concerned that during the war the provisions of paragraph 381, Equipment Regulations, Part 1., apply to troops serving at home (see Army Order 314, of 1914).

Authority, War Office letter No. 54/General Number/1878 (Q.M.G.9), dated 8^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 43196 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.561.

CORRESPONDENCE –

            To facilitate as much as possible the handling of correspondence in the larger offices during the present heavy pressure of work, letters and minutes are to be written on one side of the paper only.

Foolscap paper, with quarter margin on the left, will be used.  Under no circumstances will Memorandum Forms (A.F.C. 348) be used for communications to Command Headquarters.

• Northern Command Order No.562.

EQUIPMENT –

            It has been decided that the following are the rates to be charged to Officers for “Sam Browne” Equipment, Great Coats, Slings, Valises and Sleeping Bags, pending further instructions:-

                                                                                                            £    s   d.

Belts, Shoulder, Sword, “Sam Browne” II            0    4   2  pair.

Belts, Waist, Brown, Sword, “Sam Browne” II     0  10  7 each.

Cases, Pistol, “Sam Browne” II                             0    5 10   “

Pouches, Ammunition, Pistol “Sam Browne” II   0    3   3   “

Knots, Sword, Brown G.S.                                     0    1 10   “

Slings, for Great Coat                                              0    6   0   “

Valises                                                                       0  16   5   “

Straps (Valise)                                                          0  10   0 pair

Sleeping Bags                                                          1    1   8 each

Authority, P. 1/W./84/6, dated Woolwich Arsenal, 8^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 48261 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.563.

DETENTION BARRACKS – FORMS OF COMMITTAL –

            When men are sent to a Detention Barracks, the following documents, correctly filled in, must always be sent with the N.C.O. in charge of the escort:-

Men sentenced by Commanding Officers:-

Army Form C 388

Army Form B. 253 (duplicate)

Company Conduct Sheet

Men sentenced by Court-Martial

Army Form C. 385 A

Army Form C. 355.

Army Form B. 253 (duplicate)

Company Conduct Sheet

Medical History Sheet.

C.R.N.C. 52293 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.566.

HIRE OF MESS ACCOMMODATION –

            With reference to Command Order No. 478, of the 27^th March, it has been decided that the initial grant under Army Order 429, of 1914, may be issued in all cases where a mess is actually formed, except when the whole of the mess equipment is hired at the public expense in accordance with the above-quoted order.

The initial grant so withheld will become issuable when the Unit concerned goes to camp, or is otherwise moved in circumstances which necessitate the provision of mess equipment.

Authority, War Office letter 103/Infantry/471 (F. 2), dated 8^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 49343 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.567.

TELEPHONES –

            Instructions regarding installation and surrender of telephones are published as an Annexure to this Order.

            Command Order No. 1607, of 1914, is hereby cancelled.

C.R. 52470 (C.E.).  Northern Command Order No.568.

FIELD RATIONS – EQUIVALENTS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 397, of 16^th March, 1915, and Army Order 396, of 1914, it has been decided that, if desired, oatmeal may be issued to troops in the Command as a substitute for flour, at the rate of 3oz oatmeal in lieu of 4oz flour.

It will be necessary for the estimates of quantities of oatmeal required, in the case of troops based for supply on the Main Supply Depot, Leeds, to be sent in advance to that Depot, in order that the necessary provision may be made.

Authority, War Office letter No. 53/Scottish/398 (Q.M.G. 6), dated 9^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 52862 (S.T.).  Northern Command Order No.569.

INDENTS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 63 of the 12^th January, 1915, attention is again directed to the following points which must be carefully observed, as a failure to do this causes additional work:-

1. Indents to be rendered in duplicate.  A sheet of carbon paper will produce this.
2. Each section of the Vocabulary Stores requires a single sheet to itself.  This is to enable the sheets to be distributed separately to the different foremen in charge of the storehouses.
3. The Commanding Officer should sign the Indents.  Frequently no signatures at all are entered.
4. There are two alternative reasons entered on the form as authority for demanding stores.  Only one of these two should be allowed to remain, the other being erased.  Stores demanded for other reasons should be accompanied by a brief explanatory covering letter.  This will facilitate the issue and save correspondence.

The observation of the above points will hasten the issue of stores.

C.R.N.C. 388785/50/1 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No. 570.

CAMPING, 1915 –

            The following is published for information of all concerned:-

            “All Subaltern Officers will be accommodated 3 in a tent instead of 2” during present Camping Season.

C.R.N.C. 38787 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.571.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

13^th APRIL, 1915.

234 – Sanitation –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to the Station Sanitation Officer’s report circulated yesterday.

235 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

            The following extract from a Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday 6^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – James Whaley Fryer to be temporary Second-Lieutenant.  Dated 15^th December, 1915.  [Should this be 1914?]

Northern Command Order No.553.

PRISONS –

            The Local Civil Prison at Durham should be added to the list published in Command Order No. 544, dated 8^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 52213 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.555.

RAIL CHARGES – LOCAL PURCHASES –

            Considerable difficulty is being experienced by Railway Companies in regard to the adjustment of rail charges in connection with local purchases.  The difficulty seems to be due to an erroneous impression on the part of the Military Authorities that all goods for the Government service should be carried free.

It is pointed out, however, that free conveyance only applies in the case of stores moved from one Military depot to another, and that when the stores are sent to or from contractors or traders carriage charges must be paid (vide Army Order 395 (3 II), 1914).

The following procedure should therefore be adapted in regard to local purchases:-

1. Contractors should be informed that:-
2. In cases where the contract price includes delivery, carriage charges must continue to be paid to the railway companies as heretofore;
3. In cases where contractors are not liable for the delivery charges, carriage should nevertheless be paid by them in the first instance, and reclaimed from the War Department in their accounts for the goods supplied, the claims being supported by the railway company’s receipted voucher as is usual in such cases.
4. In cases in which contractors or traders quote “free on rail,” and object to pay carriage charges, the goods should be consigned “carriage forward,” and the charges should in such cases be adjusted by the consignee.
5. Army Form G. 980 should not be issued for traffic from or to a contractor or trader, except by War Office Authority, which is restricted to very exceptionable traffic.
6. Care should be taken to ascertain whether the War Department or the contractor is liable for the carriage charge.

Authority, War Office letter No. 14/Railways/4028 (Q.M.G.F.a), dated 5^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 52339 (S.T.).  Northern Command Order No.557.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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