Jan. 1st.—Major H. J. Scobell rejoined from special duty (New Orleans), under Remount Department.
5th.—Headquarters, with B and C Squadrons, marched from Marks Drift to Orange River Station.
6th.—Message from the Queen:—
"I wish you all a bright and happy New Year. God bless you all."
8th.—C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, marched from Orange River to Zoutpansdrift.
No. 3358 Pte. W. Cunningham killed by a bull at Stellenbosch.
14th.—Capt. C. J. Maxwell, with 38 N. C. officers and men C Squadron, marched from Orange River to Zoutpansdrift.
24th.—Casualties: Wounded, 3726 Pte. Twynholm, detached from regiment (Spearman's) in Natal.
28th.—No. 4071 S. S. A. Thompson died of enteric, Wynberg.
During the period it was at Orange River the regiment was occupied watching the river from Hopetoun on the west to Zoutpans on the east; also in patrolling the railway line to the north. We had a force at Hopetoun.