BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

28^th MAY, 1915.

362 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

RESULTS OF THE 11^th RIFLE COURSE –

            The undermentioned Non-commissioned Officer qualified at the 11^th Rifle Course, held at the School of Musketry, Strensall, from the 22^nd April to the 8^th May, 1915:-

637, Lance-Corporal Robson, C., 20^th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

Northern Command Order No.884.

363 – Command Orders –Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 886 and 887 of May27^th, 1915.

WALLACE MARRS, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

27^th MAY, 1915.

357 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

RUNNING TRAINING –

            The Superintendant of Gymnasia has called attention to the fact that the instructions as regards running training laid down in paragraphs 309 to 321, Manual of Physical Training, are in many cases not sufficiently followed.

In many cases the exercises are made too severe and not sufficiently progressive, and in many cases the instructions in paragraph 319 as to not running before breakfast are disregarded.

General Officers Commanding are requested to issue such orders as they think advisable to correct these faults in training.

Disregard of the instructions laid down often causes heart strain, and the training, improperly carried out, is actually harmful in many cases, instead of beneficial.

C.R.N.C. No. 48597 (G.).  Northern Command Order No.863.

RETURNS – ARMY GYMNASTIC STAFF –

            All Instructors to the Army Gymnastic Staff attached to Units will render a return to the Superintendant of Gymnasia, Fulford Barracks, York, every Monday, showing the number of hours employed during the past week and the number of Officers, N.C.O.’s, and Men under training day by day.

C.R.N.C. No. 59925.  Northern Command Order No.866.

STORES – CARE AND CUSTODY OF –

            The attention of every Commanding Officers in charge of Government Stores is directed to the necessity for exercising due care for their safety and custody, for which duty he is held accountable under paragraph 100 of the King’s Regulations.

C.R.N.C. No. 47408 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.870.

358 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 868, 871, 872, 876, 878, and 881 of May 26^th, 1915.

359 – Horses – Issues of to Units 4^th and 5^th New Armies –

            With reference to Northern Command Order 871 of the 26^th instant, Officers Commanding Units will forward without delay to Brigade Headquarters indents for the horses required, including the transport light draught and pack horses referred to.

360 – Stores for Hutments –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No.876, Officers Commanding Units will indent accordingly.

361 – Bayonet Fighting Equipment –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No.878, Officers Commanding Units will indent accordingly.

WALLACE MARRS, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

NOTICE.

            The Honorary Secretary, Tyneside Scottish Brigade Committee, has notified that Silver Badges (Officers’) are now ready, and can be obtained from him.

Commanding Officers will inform him of the number required, and at the same time forward remittance.  Price of badge is 5s. 4d.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

23^rd MAY, 1915.

354 – District Court-Martial –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 350 of 22^nd May, 1915, the person named will also be tried by this Court.

In the margin.  No. 1024 Pte. G. Tones 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish)

355 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

COURSE – MACHINE GUN –

            Results of 7th Machine Gun Course held at the School of Musketry, Strensall, from 22^nd April to the 12^th May, 1915.

The following qualified as Brigade Machine Gun Officers:-

Lieutenant Murray, J.W.E., 21^st Northumberland Fusiliers.

The above Officer is also capable of using the Barr and Stroud Range Finder.

C.R.N.C. No. 59896 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order 852.

BLANK AMMUNITION –

            Approval had been given for the following allowance of small arm blank ammunition to be issued for training purposes:-

1. Infantry of Divisions of IV. New Army.      ]
2. 2^nd Reserve Infantry Brigades.                  ] 40 rounds per man.
3. 3^rd Line Units of the Territorial Force.       ]

Authority, War Office letter 54/General Number/1902, A.  (M.T 2), dated 18^th May, 1915.

With reference to the above order, indents are to be submitted to the O.O., Selby, forthwith.

C.R.N.C. No. 59549 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order 853

SCHOOL OF COOKERY – ALDERSHOT –

            The Commandant, School of Cookery, Aldershot, notifies that the intended class for the 3^rd of June is postponed.

C.R.N.C. No. 41428 (I.Q.M. G.S.).  Northern Command Order 855.

FIELD RATIONS – REDUCTION OF –

1. With reference to Army Order No. 396 of 1914, in order to make further provision for varying the dietary of units at the discretion of their Commanding Officers, it has been decided that from the 22^nd May, 1915, inclusive, an additional cash allowance of 1½ d per diem will be issued in lieu of the following portions of the ration now drawn by troops at home, viz:-

¼ lb. Bread.

1 oz. Cheese.

1 oz. Jam.

• From the above date the modified field service scale of rations issuable at home in kind will be as follows:-

1 lb. Fresh Meat, or 1 lb. (nominal) Preserved Meat.

1 lb. Bread, or ¾ lb. Biscuit, or 1 lb. Flour.

2 ozs. Bacon.

½ oz. Tea.

2 ozs. Sugar.

½ oz Salt.

1-20 oz Mustard.

1. oz Pepper.

• When this ration is drawn, a cash allowance of 5½ d. a day will be issuable.  It will be drawn by the Officer Commanding on the basis of the number of rations drawn in kind, and will be expended by him solely on messing.  A full record of the messing will be shown in Army Book 48, and a separate cash record of the allowance will be kept regimentally.

The reduced ration will be drawn by all units in the Command from the

      29^th May, 1915, inclusive.

Authority, Special Army Order, dated 13^th May, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.860

356 – Blank Ammunition  – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Units will indent on the Ordnance Officer, Selby, for Blank Ammunition mentioned in Brigade Order No. 355 (Northern Command Order No.853) forthwith.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

On Y.M.C.A. notepaper.

Reply to Y.M.C.A. Tent Woolsington Park Camp, Nr Newcastle Northumberland.

May 22^nd 1915

Dear Rev Walters,

            I have great pleasure in accepting the invitation mentioned in Mr Bakers’ letter viz that you would be very pleased to have a letter from me.  First of all, I must say that the mens’ service was to me a positive delight, & the memories of those services are still delightful.

The work of the Y.M.C.A. is indeed a glorious work, & involves great responsibilities.  It is remarkable how the soldiers appreciate any little kindness shown to them.  Many of them have now left for home for their holidays and how delighted they seemed to be.  The one thought of home appeals to them.

It is Whitsuntide and I pray that this festival may bring great delight to you.  May it be a festival of the outpouring of the Spirit of God upon you & your parishioners.  For I consider that the need of the age is; “To be filled with the Holy Ghost.  And dear Vicar, my sincere prayer is That the command of God may find a complete fulfilment both in your soul, & the souls of those to whom you minister.

And now, in conclusion, I retain a happy memory of the last mens’ service which it was my privilege to attend and the one thought that cheers me, is, that you are praying for me, & that the sympathy of the members of the mens’ service is extended to me.

I do pray for you, remembering the promise, that whatsoever ye shall ask in my name I will do it.  and what do I ask God for?  Just this.

“The Lord of Peace himself give you peace by all means.  The Lord bless thee; keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee; & the Lord lift his countenance upon thee, & give thee peace.

I am Rev Sir,

Your very respectful

J.W. Brotherhood

There is no envelope with this letter.

No 8 Platoon

“B” Company

15^th Batt C of London Regt

2^nd London Division

4^th Infantry Brigade

21/5/15

Dear Dada,

            Recd the big parcel last night just after we were relieved from the trenches.  It was a fine assortment & we enjoyed it immensely.  Yesterday was the 11^th day we have been at the trenches & everyday 11 day without having our boots or equipment off.  Today is the first day we have tasted bread since Sunday the 9^th inst when we went into the trenches or breastworks.  All we had was Bully, biscuits, tea (with milk sugar etc) a little bacon & a smell of jam.  Am now in a small village just over a mile from our trenches & unless our Brigade are relieved by another Brigade today will probably be up at the breastworks again tonight.  As you have no doubt seen in the newspapers we are now in possession of the G breastworks which we used to fire at a few days.  The regulars just on our left captured the German trenches opposite theirs & gained the breastworks opposite our breastworks by bombing along.  The G artillery seems somewhat worn down as they have been constantly shelling us with little damage.  The Company I am in are very lucky as each time we have been relieved the relieving company had some killed & wounded but our fellows got off with scratches & bruises by shrapnel etc. e.g. the day before yesterday our company had 2 bruised by falling sandbags (knocked down by fiz-bang), & the co who relieved us had 2 killed & 12 wounded.  One of the fellows I saw on a stretcher I think Dinny knows as he was in his old Company.  There are some ghastly sights out here, but I will not try to describe them.  After being under shell fire for the last 11 days we are now somewhat indifferent to it.  Just on our right the Germans exploded a mine which was meant to blow up part of a trench manned by Guardsmen but it fell short & only killed one man.  Following the explosion the Gs made a half hearted attack & were consequently shot down.

Our battn have a lot of G equipment rifles etc, in its possession, which were left in the once G breastworks.  Some of our fellows have got G spiked helmet but I cannot get one yet.  If I manage to obtain one I shall send it home.  Yesterday our company had the most thrilling & narrow escapes since we have been here.  We were in support to the breastworks in some ruined houses about noon when the Huns started shelling us.  I was in a house, in another room of which was a sergeant & a pte when the first shell struck the corner of the house.  Fortunately no one was struck by pieces of the shell but the sergeant was terribly bruised by a ton of bricks which fell on his back.  I thought the whole house was coming down on me, but escaped through being in a corner & got smothered in brick dust & splinters of everything.  The G shelled us for about 20 mins knocking houses down etc & I think we are lucky at having no casualties because the Battn who relieved us at that place had several casualties there that evening.  We picked up several of the shells & gave them to an artillery officer who told us they were 50 pounders.  The shells were made in 1915, so we presume the Huns have not too much ammunition.  We are all tired as whilst in the trenches one is lucky if he has time to sleep.

            Your letter of the 14^th was so interesting that several fellows have read it, & Val nearly choked himself with laughter when he read it especially about the bread, buns, scones & cakes were thrown out amongst the aristocracy of Custom House.

Val sends his regards to yourself & Mick.  We are still enjoying ourselves we will be glad when it is over.

Your loving son Eddie.

P.T.O.

Would you mind telling Len Knight that am sorry have not had a chance to reply but will after I have had some rest if we don’t return to the breastworks.  With remembrances to Mrs Knight  E.B.

P.S. Should like a pair of socks & also Loofa socks.  E 

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

21^st MAY, 1915.

342– Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from a Supplement to “London Gazette” of Friday, 14^th May, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned temporary Lieutenants to be temporary Captains:-

Ernest H.S. White, from 20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish).  Dated 14^th March, 1915. John W.E. Murray.  Dated 15^th March, 1915.

John G. Harrison.  Dated 16^th March. 1915.

The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants to be temporary Lieutenants:-

Arthur V. Curry.  Dated 15^th March, 1915.

John C. Williams.  Dated 16^th March, 1915.

Arthur S. Wells.  Dated 17^th March, 1915.

Edward Charles Lingwood to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 18^th April, 1915.

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant John McClay, from 20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish), to be temporary Captain.  Dated 13^th March, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant Thomas B. Coull, from 20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish), to be temporary Captain.  Dated 13^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.816.

343 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 817, 818, 819, and 821 of May 18^th, 1915; 825, 826, and 827 of 19^th May, 1915; and 830, 832, 834, 837, 838, 839, 840, 841 of 20^th May, 1915.

344 – Chiropodists – Training of New Armies –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 817 of May 18^th, 1915, Officers Commanding Units should take the necessary steps to carry out this order as soon as possible.

345 – Courses – Machine Gun –

With reference to Northern Command Order No. 825, dated 19th May, 1915, further instructions will be issued later.

346 – Stores for Hutted Camps –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 827, dated 19th May, 1915, the Tyneside Scottish Committee have been requested to take the necessary action.

347 – Daily Messing Account –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 830, dated 20^th May, 1915, Officers Commanding will submit applications for copies to these Headquarters without delay.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

22^nd MAY, 1915.

348 – Special Command Order –

BY MAJOR-GENERAL H.M. LAWSON, C.B, COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF,

NORTHERN COMMAND.

HEADQUARTERS, YORK,

THURSDAY, 20^th MAY, 1915.

Inspection by His Majesty the King.

            The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief has been directed by His Majesty the King to express to Major-General B. Burton, C.B., and to the troops who paraded under his command on the Town Moor, Newcastle, to-day, his complete satisfaction with all the arrangements made in connection with the Parade, and with the physical fitness and smart soldierly bearing of the troops.

His Majesty noted with pleasure the progress made by all ranks of the Royal Artillery, the Scottish Horse, and of the Territorial Units and the locally raised Infantry Brigades, drawn from the Counties of Northumberland, Durham, and Yorkshire, which indicates an earnest intention to fit themselves for the duties which lie before them.

His Majesty was further pleased to have an opportunity of noting the smart appearance of the Officers’ Training Corps and the National Volunteers.

His Majesty also expressed his appreciation of the excellent arrangements made for the care of the sick and wounded at the 1^st Northern General Hospital and at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

N. LAKE. Brigadier-General,

i/c Administration Northern Command.

349 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 337 of May 16^th, 1915, of which Lieutenant-Colonel P. Dunbar Stuart, 20^th (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

350 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room of the 23^rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) on the 25^th May, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused persons named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major G.H. Gardner, 21^st (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd 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., 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

Officers Commanding 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd (S.) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 1315 Pte. Peter Lancaster 23^rd (S.) Btn, Northd Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) and No. 1387 Pte. David Reed, 22^nd (S.) Btn, Northd Fus (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

351 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

BRIGADE MACHINE GUN OFFICERS –

            The Brigade Machine Gun Officer will, in future, be seconded in Cavalry, Mounted, and Infantry Brigades.    

Authority, War Office letter 100/General Number/2340 (S.D. 2), dated 17^th May, 1915.

            With reference to the above Order, Brigade Commanders will forward names of Officers recommended for this appointment.  No name is to be submitted unless the Officer in question has qualified at a School of Musketry in Machine Gunnery.

Recommendations must show date and place of qualification.

C.R.N.C. No. 59337 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No.843.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 18^th May, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Captain Edward E. McClintock to be temporary Major.  Dated 1^st May, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned to be temporary Captains:-

Temporary Lieutenant Francis C.A. Nicholls.  Dated 1^st March, 1915.

Temporary Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Charles Y. Adamson.   Dated 15^th March, 1915.

Temporary Lieutenant Frank Milburn.  Dated 22^nd March, 1915.

The following extracts from a Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 18^th May, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – George Eric Cope to be Second Lieutenant.  Dated 5^th April, 1915.

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Carl Norton Levin to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 26^th April, 1915.

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

Arthur Douglas Gibson.  Dated 7^th April, 1915.

Albert Bruce Cosgrove.  Dated 9^th April, 1915.

John Clemson Whitaker.  Dated 9^th April, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.844.

352 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 849 and 850 of 21^st May, 1915.

353 – Special Command Order –

            Commanding Officers will take steps to have the Special Command Order read to their Battalions.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th MAY, 1915.

340 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Second Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 11^th May, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Harold Kenneth Gibson to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 7^th January, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.803.

PATMENTS FROM ARMY FUNDS –

            The issue of gold should be restricted within the narrowest limits, and all Officers should note that in making issues of pay to soldiers, or wages, etc., to civilians, full use should be made of Treasury Notes.

            No excuse regarding difficulty of handling or extra time involved in payments will be accepted as a reason for the continued use of gold.

Authority, War Office letter General Number 6/5170 (Accounts 1.A.), dated 27/4/15.

C.R.N.C. No. 55718 (C.P.).  Northern Command Order No.805.

341 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 806, 807, and 812 of 17^th May, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

16/5/15

Pte. E.J. Byrne

No. 8 Platoon

“B” Company

15^th Batt C of L Regt

140^th Brigade

47^th Division

B.E.F.

Dear Dada & Mickie,

            In the first place I must acknowledge the receipt of registered letter containing 20/-.  Thanks very much.  It will be greatly needed after this action is over.  Am glad to hear that Mick has done so well in his exam.

            I suppose you know all about the move made last Sunday (9^th).  The attack began again very early this morning & is going on splendidly.  Am writing this in ruined house just in front of our field guns (about 3 batteries) which have been firing ever since dawn.  Shrapnel is bursting all around & a few of us have had slight wounds but nothing serious, although up at the breastworks we have had several casualties.  I had better start at the beginning & tell you what has happened.  In the 1^st place the French made their great attack just on our right & advanced several miles on the 8^th.  At 3 a.m. on the Sunday morning we occupied some reserve trenches to a part of the firing line to be held while our troops advanced on our left & took the G. trenches.  During this our artillery bombarded the G trenches with great gusto & made the earth shake all over.  Of course we had our ears plugged up with cotton wool as the terrific noise if ears are unprotected, causes them to bleed.  We had only four or five shells over.  The next day we occupied some redoubts (like very small sandbag forts) which are to be held at all costs.  From then till last night have not had more than 3 hrs sleep, so you will not be surprised to hear that we slept through the bombardment this morning until we were woke up to stand by & be prepared to move any moment, at 7 a.m.  The most exciting time was last Thursday when about 7 p.m. we had orders to yell cheer & fire rapid into the G. trenches.  No doubt we scared the Huns out of their lives with this noise and fusillade of bullets.  Just as we started the din our troops on the right about 900 yds away exploded a mine & blew part of a G. trench sky high.  The debris went about 40 feet in the air.  During the last three days I have fired at least 350 rounds, as each day we let them have rapid.  Have burnt my left hand where I touched Val’s barrel after ceasing rapid.  During the day we fire only through loop holes but at night over the parapet.  We know where to fire as a rifle flash is very distinct, as is that of a field gun.  While we were up at the breastworks we had dozens of “Fiz-bangs” come over.  They are about 6 pounders & did not do very much damage beyond 2 or 3 wounds, parapet blown in, in three places & plonking some dirt & small pieces of shell in two mess-tins of tea Val & I had just made.  I counted the paces to the shell hole & made it 24.  It was convenient for burying our rubbish.

            You cannot imagine what a beautiful sight is a night in the trenches.  Flares going up every minute & lighting up the whole country round.  There are too many things to describe, & although all of us are looking forward to the end of the war, most of us are glad that we have seen what we have.  Having been at the trenches since last Sunday we have been living on Bully, biscuits & jam.  We got our water by digging a well managed to get “the post”.  Our mess of four fellows was lucky as two of them had parcels, which helped us through.  The most desirable things are cocoa & milk (combined – like you sent some time ago) and chocolate.  The newspaper idea is very good & they will be jolly welcome.  We are now in a zone that is all ruins so that we cannot purchase anything even bread.  That reminds me the other day we made some tea with water served out by the Quarter Master.  We drank the tea & all remarked that it was a rotten taste & afterwards found it was a solution of bicarbonate of soda used for soaking our respirators which we all carry.  It did not do any harm.

            I don’t think I have told you that we have an order to grow moustaches.

            Have just seen a batch of G. prisoners go by.

            Must close now

            Yr loving son

            Eddie

P.T.O.

To look at the dirty back I presume. E.B.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

16^th MAY, 1915.

336 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 319 of the 9^th May, 1915, of which Major E.K. Purnell, 23^rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

337 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 20^th (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish), Alnwick, on the 17^th May, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused persons named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Lt.-Col. P. Dunbar Stuart, 20^th (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain, 20th (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., 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

The Officers Commanding 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd (S.) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 1040 Pte. John Forrester 20^th (S.) Btn, Northd. Fus (1^st Tyneside Scottish), No. 1217 Corporal R. Bainbridge 20^th (S.) Btn, Northd. Fus. (1^st Tyneside Scottish) and No. 1217. Pte M. Sinclair, 21^st (S.) Btn, Northd. Fus. (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

338 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

ALLOWANCES TO ACTING CHAPLAINS –

            With reference to Command Order 648 of the 24^th April, it is notified that any temporary Chaplains who are in receipt of a rate of pay in excess of 10/- a day may have the option of retaining their existing emoluments without the allowances specified in the Command Order above mentioned, or of drawing pay at 10/- a day with the allowances specified by that Order.

The allowances under the Order in question may be admitted from the 8^th April inclusive, but not for any earlier period.   

Authority, War Office letter Clergy/General Number/4424 (Q.M.G.F. a), dated 10^th May, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 45751 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.802.

339 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Northern Command Orders 797 and 800 of 15^th May, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.