During the stay of the regiment at Barberton Col. Hon. W. P. Alexander was Military Governor of the Town.
Oct. 3rd.—The regiment marched from Barberton to Reit Spruit. Heavy thunderstorm and rain all day, great difficulty with transport.
4th.—The regiment marched from Reit Spruit to Kaapsche Hoop. Roads very bad.
6th.—The regiment marched from Kaapsche Hoop to Godwaan.
7th.—The regiment marched from Godwaan to Waterval Onder.
8th.—The regiment marched from Waterval Onder to Machadodorp.
9th.—Details of 16th Lancers under Lieut. Campbell ceased to be attached to the regiment.
Oct. 10th.—2nd Lieut. D. McCombie joined from England.
12th.—Pte. E. H. Bonham, Duke of Cambridge's I.Y., joined as transport officer.