“Deputy Minister, O.M.F.C.,
“34 Grosvenor St., W.I.
“Sir,—I have the honor to bring to your notice the musical report of the bands marching through London:—
“‘The 85th Battalion Band, thirty performers, under Lieutenant Mooney, Bandmaster. This famous marching band has been sadly depleted by war losses, but gave a fine, spirited performance, which was much admired.’
“I have the honor to be,
“Sir,
“Your Obedient Servant,
”Jasper Vale-Lane,
“Musical Director.”
It should be noted that the band was considerably augmented when in France; and that one member, T. B. Davidson, died, while Ben. Hichens and H. Luscomb were killed in action. It should also be noted that the 85th returned officers and men organized, under the name “The 85th Clansmen,” and “The 85th Memory Club,” to perpetuate the name of the Battalion and the memory of the fallen by reunions on the days of the engagements in which the Battalion took part.—L.