4th.—The regiment marched from Zevenfontein to Welgelegen. A Squadron under Major W. C. Middleton located the enemy on left flank en route, who opened with heavy rifle fire, and then retired. Casualties, several horses wounded.
5th.—The regiment marched from Welgelegen to Bonnefoi. Snipers met with en route.
6th.—The regiment marched from Bonnefoi to Carolina. No enemy.
7th.—Lieut. R. Lomer, 3rd Dragoon Guards (attached), invalided to England.
9th.—The regiment marched from Carolina; enemy occupied strong position in front of advance, but retired when darkness set in. Bivouacked at Bruffelspruit.
10th.—The regiment marched from Bruffelspruit to Boschoek.
11th.—The regiment marched from Boschoek to Hiomohlom.
12th.—The regiment marched from Hiomohlom at 4.30 a.m., and surprised enemy preparing their breakfast, who retired, leaving everything.
The country was very difficult to work over, and guns had to be lifted up the inclines; enemy opened with heavy rifle fire from scrub on top of mountain, but were forced to retire on the guns getting into position.
Casualties:—Wounded: 2328 S. Q. M. S. Cairns. Bivouacked Vaalkop "Nelshoogte Pass."