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.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

11^th APRIL, 1915.

231 – Acting Brigade Machine Gun Officer –

            With reference to Brigade Order 214, dated 1^st April, 1915, the appointment of Lieutenant J.W.E. Murray should read Acting Brigade Machine Gun Officer.

232 – Strength –

            Captain F.T.V. Dunne, having been transferred to the Scottish Command on the 29^th ultimo, is struck off the strength of the Brigade from that date.

Authority, War Office telegram, 538, A.G. 4, dated 29^th March, 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,

10^th APRIL, 1915.

226 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 203 of 29^th of March, 1915, of which Major G.H. Gardner (2^nd Battalion Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

227 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 204 of 29^th of March, 1915, of which Major E.K. Purnell (4^th Battalion, Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

228 – District Court-Martial –

            The details of officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, (1^st Battalion, Tyneside Scottish), Alnwick, at 10-30 a.m., on the 12^th day of April, 1915, for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major G.H. Gardner, 2^nd Battalion, Tyneside Scottish.

MEMBERS

A Captain from the 1^st Battalion Tyneside Scottish.

A Captain from the 2^nd Battalion 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. 33 Pte. Chas. Frank Coates, 20^th (S.) Btn, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) and No. 1096 Pte. W. Gordon, 21^st (S.) Btn, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

229 – Cookery Course –

            With reference to Northern Command Order 547 of 8^th April, 1915, an amended return will be forwarded by Commanding Officers to Brigade Headquarters as early as possible.

230 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

SURRENDER OF BILLETS AND HIRED BUILDINGS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 137, of 1^st February, 1915, the following further instructions are issued for guidance:-

In view of the large number of buildings that will shortly be vacated, and the simultaneous demands on the time of the Royal Engineer Staff and the Command Land Agents, special assistance has been obtained for the purpose of dealing with questions of building dilapidations.

Firms have been retained to undertake the necessary duties under the instruction of local Officers, at fees not exceeding £3 3s. per diem, for each Surveyor employed, up to a total of 3½ % of the total assessment in each case.

A list is given below of these Firms, together with the areas in which they will normally work.

General Officers Commanding Divisions, Garrisons, Districts, and Brigades will take immediate steps to requisition the services of such Firms as may be necessary, endeavouring to give each firm a fair proportion of the work as far as practicable.

An Officer belonging to the Troops in occupation of the buildings should be present when the assessment by the Valuer is being carried out.  In assessing dilapidations a note should be made of the sum fairly chargeable to the Troops as Barrack Damages.

The attention of Valuers should be drawn to paragraph 7 (h), of War Office letter, General Number 16/3238 (Q.M.G.F.a), dated 16^th March, 1915, copies of which have been issued.

Reports shewing the amounts arranged and settled, the portions thereof chargeable to the Troops, and the names and addresses of persons to whom payment is due, should be rendered to Command Headquarters without delay.  If any individual case should arise in which the compensation amounts to over £500, or in which the fee paid to one Valuer in respect of one claim exceeds £100, an immediate report, with full particulars, should be made to this Office for covering sanction.

Lists of all buildings, giving the dates of surrender, containing fittings which are the property of the War Department, should be sent without delay to the Commanding Royal Engineers of Districts concerned.

List of Firms with Areas in which they will normally work:-

County of Northumberland            J.M. Clark, Haltwhistle.

Thos. Armstrong, Hawthorn Terrace

Newcastle-on-Tyne

County of Durham and North Riding of Yorkshire

J.D. Wallis, 57, King Street, Manchester.

R.E. Hersfall, 22a, Commercial Street,

Halifax.

            East Riding of Yorkshire                 W.H. Wellstead, Princes Dock Chambers,

Hull.

J. Bilson, 23, Parliament Street, Hull.

            City of York                                       E.S. Cox, 3, New Street, York.

                                                                        J.H. Hall, 1, Cooper Street, Manchester.

            West Riding of Yorkshire (excluding Harrogate)

G.H. Leather, North British Buildings, East

Parade, Leeds.

C.J. Fox, 7, Rawson Street, Halifax.

            Harrogate                                          G. Renton, 3, Princes Square, Harrogate.

H.S. Batey, 51, South King Street,

Manchester.

            Counties of Leicester, Rutland, and Lincoln.

                                                                        C.W. Tindall, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire.

            Counties of Nottingham and Derby.

Wooley & Wigram, Collingham,

Nottinghamshire.

NOTE. – The above distribution should be adhered to unless exigencies arise which render variation imperative.

(C.E.).   Northern Command Order No.538.

CHECK OF RATIONS –

            Officers Commanding Units will in future, commencing with the March account, render Army Form F. 743 with their Pay and Mess Book to the Regimental Paymaster, instead of to the Local Auditor.

Authority, War Office letter No. 12/Finance/209 (Q.M.G.F.a), dated 1^st April, 1915.

C.R. 51728 (C.P.).  Northern Command Order No.539.

LATRINE BUCKETS –

            All Units in possession of Latrine Buckets will, on proceeding to Camp, take these Buckets with them.  The Bucket System of Latrines will be universally employed throughout the Command.

C.R.N.C. 48688 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.541.

MILITARY PRISONS –

            Owing to the present lack of accommodation at the Military Prison, Woking, it has been arranged that soldiers sentenced to imprisonment (with or without hard labour) and to be discharged with ignominy, will be received into local Civil Prisons.  Instructions should be issued to all concerned.

The Local Civil Prisons in the Northern Command are:-

Derby, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Newcastle, Northallerton, Nottingham, Stafford, Wakefield.

Authority, War Office letter No. 23/Eastern/184 (A.G. 3), dated 5^th April, 1915.

C.R. 52213 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.544.

ADDITIONAL PAY – TEMPORARY CLERKS –

            It has been decided that authorities for the issue of additional pay under Article 908 Royal Warrant for Pay, etc., shall be subject to review every two months.

Authorities already over two months old will be at once submitted to these Headquarters for review, and only authorities will be submitted at the expiration of two months from date of grant.

Officers under whom the soldiers concerned are employed will arrange accordingly, and will submit their recommendations with each case submitted.

Every effort should be made to dispense with these temporary clerks as soon as possible.

C.R. 52285 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.545.

CLOTHING – GREAT COATS –

            With reference to the Instructions “regarding the issue of Clothing” and “Necessaries during Mobilization,” dated 1^st March, 1915, it is notified for information that the date up to which man are no longer physically fit for Service are allowed free issue of Civilian Great Coat is extended to 30^th April, inclusive.

Authority, War Office telegram, dated 6^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 52155 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.546.

COOKERY COURSE –

            With reference to Command Order No. 378, dated 15^th March, 1915, owing to the heavy pressure of work at the School of Cookery, Aldershot, no candidates for training as company cooks can be accepted, but only N.C.O.’s who are to be appointed to the position of master cook.  The training of company cooks should be carried out under regimental arrangements.

Amended returns shewing N.C.O.’s recommended for the course should be rendered to Command Headquarters as soon as possible.

C.R.N.C. 41428 (I.A.S.).  Northern Command Order No.547.

SURRENDER OF BILLETS AND HIRED BUILDINGS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 538 of 7^th instant, the following firms should be added to list, viz:-

County of Northumberland            Taylor & Son, St. John Street, Newcastle.

Counties of Leicester, Rutland, and Lincoln

R. Armistead, 10, Booth Street, Bradford.

The following amendments should be made, viz: – Paragraph 7, line 1, for 7 (h) read 7 (b).           

Northern Command Order No.549.

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,

9^th APRIL, 1915.

222 – Signalling – Course of –

            The Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers who have been selected to undergo a course of instruction in signalling at Alnwick will report to the Brigade Signalling Officer, Lieutenant S. MacDonald (4^th Battalion, Tyneside Scottish) at the Headquarters of the 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) at 11-30 a.m. on Monday, the 12^th inst.

The Officer and Non-Commissioned Officers of the 3^rd Battalion, Tyneside Scottish, will be attached to the 1^st Battalion, Tyneside Scottish.

The Officer and Non-Commissioned Officers of the 4^th Battalion, Tyneside Scottish, will be attached to the 2^nd Battalion, Tyneside Scottish.

Officers to bring their camp kit with them.

Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers to bring the following with them:-

Copy of Signalling Regulations.

1 Large Blue Flag.  1 Large White Flag.

1 Small Blue Flag.  1 Small White Flag.

Note Books.

223 – Signalling Equipment – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Units will send in an indent as early as possible to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, to complete the following signalling appliances as laid down below:-

Large Flags, White and Blue         36

Poles                                                  60

Small Flags, White                          36

Small Flags, Blue                            36

Poles                                                  140

The authority to be quoted on the indent is: – C.R.N.C.47870 (G.), dated 6^th April 1915.

Arrangements are being made at Brigade Headquarters for the local purchase, in addition to the above, for each of the following:-

Dummy Keys                                    4.

Vibrator                                              1.

224 – Brigade Signalling Officer –

            Lieutenant S. MacDonald, 23^rd (Service) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) is appointed Acting Brigade Signalling Officer.  He will be attached to the 20^th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) until further orders.

225 – Signalling Classes – Formation of –

            Commanding Officers of Battalions will each form as early as possible a class consisting of at least 1 Officer, 36 Non-Commissioned Officers and Men for the purpose of instruction in signalling with flags, dummy keys, and vibrator.

Classes already formed will be increased to the numbers given above.

As a temporary measure an Officer with, if possible, some previous knowledge of signalling should be appointed Acting Battalion Signalling Officer.

As soon as the Brigade Course of Instruction in Signalling referred to in Brigade Order No. 222 of this date has been completed, a more qualified Officer who has attended the course will be available to take up the appointment of Battalion Signalling Officer.

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,

8^th APRIL, 1915.

221 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE”

            The following extracts from a Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 30^th March, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

23^rd Battalion, 4^th Tyneside Scottish – T.A. Anderson to be temporary Captain.  Dated 27^th February, 1915.

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

12^th Battalion (Tees-side, Pioneers). – Charles Christopher Forster to be temporary Lieutenant.  Dated 9^th February, 1915.

The undermentioned to be temporary Second-Lieutenants.  Dated 10^th February, 1915.

                        Joseph Currer Busfield Longbotham.

Thomas Kenneth Gordon Ridley.

Stewart Gordon Ridley.

George Chapman Cuthbertson.

Stuart Marmaduke Cairns.  Dated 17^th February, 1915.

            The following extracts from the “London Gazette” of Friday, 2^nd April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

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

Hilton Robert Telford.  Dated 30^th January, 1915.

Frederick Vincent Bell.  Dated 1^st February, 1915.

Cedric Hunton Daggett.  Dated 20^th March, 1915.

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

Guy Osborne Lion.  Dated 15^th March, 1915.

Thomas Hall Waugh.  Dated 18^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.517.

GYMNASTIC STAFF INSTRUCTORS –

1. “In the event of Army Gymnastic Staff Instructors being guilty of Misconduct the offence and award should be forwarded at once to the Inspector of Gymnasia, Headquarters Gymnasium, Aldershot.”
2. “Army Gymnastic Staff Instructors attacked Unit will not be moved to other Units except by order of the Inspector of Gymnasia.”

C.R.N.C. 47549 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.518.

DETENTION BARRACKS –

            The Detention Barrack, Doncaster, accepts soldiers to undergo detention for any period over 7 days and under 35 days, also accommodation is provided temporarily for men for longer periods while awaiting accommodation at Aldershot or York.

            Applications should be made to the Assistant Provost Marshal, No. 5, South Parade, Doncaster.

C.R.N.C. No. 48890 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.519.

ACCOUNTS –

            The Adjutant-General of the British Army in the Field has reported that many holders of Imprest Accounts are not aware of the proper procedure to be adopted in dealing with their Accounts and Acquaintance Rolls.

Full instructions on these matters are contained in the pamphlet “How to Pay a Company,” issued with Army Order 29, of 1915, a general distribution of which was made during the month of January last.

Steps must be taken to ensure that all Officers leaving this country are provided with a copy of the pamphlet in question.

Authority, 121/Finance/204 (Accounts 1 B.), dated 29^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 51284 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.520.

CORRESPONDENCE – POSTAGE TO BE PREPAID –

            The attention of all concerned is directed to Command Order No. 297, dated 1^st March, 1915, which has not been observed in many cases.

C.R. No. 45649 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.521.

COMMAND AND ADDITIONAL PAY –

1. With reference to Command Order No. 455, dated 24^th March, 1915, it has been decided to extend the issue of command pay at the 5/- rate, under Article 248 (d) Royal Warrant, to all Lieutenant-Colonels of Royal Engineers Commanding Divisional Engineers in Divisions of the Regular Army, including the New Armies, and of the Territorial Force at home and abroad.  The issue will commence from the date on which the division in each case reaches or reached its total War Establishment, viz., 3 Field Companies, 1 Divisional Signal Company and Headquarters, irrespective of whether each rank or Unit is up to its own individual establishment, and will continue for the duration of the war only.

The issue of command pay under Article 248 (d) to Officers of Royal Engineers commanding certain other formations is under consideration.

Authority, War Office Letter N33/Central/272 (F.2.), dated 10^th March, 1915.

• Where sums in excess of the 2/- a day provided for in Command Order No. 455, dated 24^th March, 1915, for the Adjutant or Acting-Adjutant of an Infantry Battalion in process of formation up to 25% of the establishment have been issued, they should be allowed against Army Funds.

While adjustments need not be made in respect of Adjutant’s pay, this order does not cancel the retrospect effect of the instructions issued in paragraphs (1) and (2) of the War Office Letter quoted with regard to issues of Command pay and second-in-command pay.

Authority, War Office Letter No. 48/Infantry/1024 (F.2.), dated 10^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 45245 (A.).

• Command Pay at a uniform rate of 2/- (two shillings) a day may be issued to Officers Commanding Infantry Depots, as from 5^th February, 1915, until further notice.

Extra Duty Pay at a uniform rate of 1/6 (one shilling and sixpence) a day may be issued to Officers performing the duties of Acting-Adjutants of Infantry Regimental Depots from the same date.

The grant of such extra duty pay is for such period as the pressure of work renders the appointment of an acting adjutant necessary.

Authority, War Office Letter No. 48/Infantry/975 (F.2), dated 5^th February, 1915.

C.R. 42744 (C.P.).  Northern Command Order No.522.

CLASSIFICATION AND MINIATURE RANGES – SUPPLY OF STORES – PROCEDURE –

            With reference to the supply of Targets and other range stores for Classification and Miniature Ranges, Officers in charge of Ranges or Officer Commanding Units must demand all such articles from the Officer in charge, Royal Engineer Stores, Infantry Barracks, York.

See Command Orders No. 1606, of 14^th November, 1914, and No. 2, of 1^st January, 1915.

No bills for such articles when irregularly purchased can be passed.

This Order is to be republished in all Divisional Brigade and Regimental Orders.

(C.E.). Northern Command Order No.523.

SPECTACLES – ISSUE OF –

            It is notified for the information of all concerned that steel spectacles fitted with spherical glasses (both convex and concave) may be issued at the public expense during the period of the War to all soldiers whose eyesight is defective and whose vision and efficiency will, in the opinion of the Medical Officer be thereby improved.

(2).  Such spectacles, if accidentally broken or lost, may be replaced at the public expense, on the recommendation of the Medical Officer, whether provided in the first instance by the soldier himself or by the public.

(3).  Every soldier requiring spectacles with spherical glasses for the improvement of his vision will be provided with a duplicate pair before proceeding Overseas on active service.

(4). Spectacles with cylindrical glasses will not be issued.

(5). Arrangements are being made with the contractors to supply:-

(a). Steel spectacle frames (with curl sides) in six fittings, in cases.

(b) Interchangeable spherical glasses of the following strengths, in pairs, both convex and concave: 0.25. 0.50, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.50. 1.75, 2.0.

(c). Screwdrivers with instructions for fixing glasses in frames.

The following are the Centres at which glasses will be issued:-

No. 1 Northern General Hospital, Armstrong College, Newcastle.

No. 2.        “            “             “       Beckett’s Park, Leeds.

No. 3.        “            “             “        Collegiate Hall, Sheffield.

No. 4.        “            “             “       Wragby Road, Lincoln.

No. 5.        “            “             “       Victoria Road, Leicester.

York Military Hospital, Fulford Road, York.

S.M.O. Tyne Garrison, 2, St. Alban’s Place, Tynemouth.

S.M.O. Humber Garrison, Royal Station Hotel, Hull.

S.M.O. Tees Garrison, Orchard House, Clarence Road, West Hartlepool.

Authority, War Office Letter, No. 24/Western/141 (A.M.D. 3), 31^st March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 51459 (M.).  Northern Command Order No.524.

HIRED BUILDINGS – NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF TENANCY –

            In view of the near approach of the Camping season General Officers Commanding Divisions, Garrisons, Districts, and Brigades, 4^th and 5^th New Armies, will be responsible that due notice of determination of tenancy is given to lessors and that the houses are surrendered to the landlords on vacation by the troops.  Particular care should be given to give timely notice in the case of Agreements providing for one month’s notice to be given.  Attention is invited to Command Order No. 137 of 1915.

            Notice to determine hirings sent by letter is not safe without acknowledgement in writing of receipt of notice.  Failing such acknowledgement personal service should be effected.

            A report in duplicate should be rendered as soon as possible to Headquarters, Northern Command, showing the buildings to be vacated, the date of probable vacation, and the date up to which rent is payable by the War Department.  At the same time the names should be furnished of local firms who are considered competent to assess structural damages, and can be recommended to carry out this duty in the event of the staff for Engineer Services not being available.

(D.B.O.)  Northern Command Order No.526.

RATION ALLOWANCE –

1. As some doubt appears to exist as to the conditions under which ration allowance admissible under paragraph 39 (c) of the Allowance Regulations for men on ordinary leave, pass or furlough is payable, it is notified for general information that such allowance is payable in advance for each day for which pay is issuable under the provisions of Article 976 of the Pay Warrant and the Army Council’s instructions thereon. 

The Regulations are being amended accordingly.

• Care will be taken that rations in kind are not drawn in addition to the cash allowance.
• The allowance admissible will be at the current Army rate (now 1/9) so long as ordinary furlough is only given for quite short periods.  Further instructions will be issued as to this when necessary.  (Ration allowance for men on sick furlough is provided for in Army Order 496 of 1914.)

Authority, War Office Letter, 53/General No./5288 (Q.M.G.F.a), dated 31^st March, 1915.

C.R. 51373 (C.P.).  Northern Command Order No.529.

EQUIPMENT – INFANTRY – PATTERN 1914 – TALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVATION OF –

            (Reprinted from Command Orders No. 160 of 4^th February, 1915)

It has been decided that tallow, in the proportion of two ounces per set per month should be demanded from the Ordnance Department by Units in possession of 1914 Infantry Equipment for the cleaning and preservation of the leather portions.  It is desirable that tallow should be applied at once, and Indents should be forwarded to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, as early as possible.

C.R.N.C. 38549/42 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.531.

SURPLUS STORES NOT TO BE RETAINED –

            The attention of all Commanding Officers is drawn to the necessity for immediately returning to the Army Ordnance Department all stores not being used.

A large number of issues have also been made of stores probably required for a short time only, and these should not be retained if not in use.  Camp equipment of all sorts is also included in this Order.

C.R.N.C. 40756 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.532.

CAMP EQUIPMENT –

            It is notified for information of all concerned that Camp Equipment issued to Troops in this Command will be brought to account in the equipment ledger of the Unit in the same manner as ordinary stores.  No Camp Accounts, A. Form G. 973, will be supplied under present circumstances.

C.R.N.C. 38787/5 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.535.

MESS ALLOWANCES –

            With reference to Army Order 429, of 1914, paragraph 1 (b), and Army Order 60, of 1915, it has been decided that a further initial grant of 30/- (thirty shillings) in aid of the formation of officers’ messes may be drawn for each officer on the strength of the Unit on the 30^th April, 1915, in excess of the War Establishment of the Unit.

Claims in respect of subsequent increases in strength will be adjusted monthly in arrear as in the case of Reserve Regiments of Cavalry.

Authority, War Office Letter 103/General Number/1376 (F.2), dated 2^nd April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 47772 (Q.).  Extract from Northern Command Order No.536.

CHECK ON IRREGULAR ENLISTMENTS –

            It having been brought to notice that certain men have absented themselves with a view to enlisting into the Naval Brigade and some Irish Regiments, it is suggested that all Recruiting Agencies should be instructed, now that the influx of recruits is not so great, to investigate more closely the previous careers of those offering themselves for enlistment with a view to checking this irregularity.

I.R. 5^th April, 1915.

C.R. 50773 (I.R.).  Northern Command Order No.537.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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