Apr. 17th.—The regiment marched from Irene at 6.30 a.m. to Witpoort to take part in a drive to Balmoral connecting up with Col. Lawley's column on right, S.A.C. on left.
18th.—Drive continued from Witpoort 6.30 a.m.; held line near Bronkhurst Spruit.
19th.—Drive continued at 6.30 a.m. Camped Klipeiland.
20th.—Marched to Balmoral.
20th to 23rd.—The regiment marched from Balmoral at 7.45 a.m. to take part in a drive to Heidelburg. Bivouacked Boschkop.
24th.—The drive was continued from Boschkop at 7 a.m. to Koffe Spruit. Major J. Crabbie to England.
25th.—4981 Pte. Hood died of exposure.
26th.—Driving. S. Regiment holding front of 3,900 yards at night near Wolvefontein (460). Trenches and wire along whole front.
Apr. 27th.—The drive continued from Koffe Spruit at 6.30 a.m. to Vlakfontein.