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fflSTORYOF THE^"'**'lbtliROYA.LSAND OF THE<strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>From tJie formation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment until i8g6.BYTHOMAS EDWARD CHAMPION.(fiiitai't'^Thehunter, ROSE COMPANY, Ltd.MDCCCXCVI.
i^muEntered according to Act <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Parliament <strong>of</strong> Canada, in <strong>the</strong> year one .thous<strong>and</strong> eight hundred <strong>and</strong> ninety-six, by Thos E. Champion, in<strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Minister <strong>of</strong> Agriculture.PRINTED AND BOl'Nl) BYTub Hunter, Kose Company, Ltd./TORONTO.
*' llcrtbtf, tt«c ilcrtt»«/'TOLIEUTENANT-COLONEL JAMES MASON,AND THKOFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MENOF THEFROM ITSOF CANADA,^HIS HISTORYOF THEIR REGIMENT,FIEST FORMATION TO THE PRESENT YEAR,ISRESPECTFULLY DEDICATEDBYTHE AUTHOR,THOS. E. CHAMPION.Toronto, September, 1896.
PREFACE.supply a long felt want."Such is a verycommon reason given for publishing a newbook, orundertaking some new enterprise.In writing this history I have acted <strong>from</strong> nosuch motive, on <strong>the</strong> contrary, I undertook <strong>the</strong>work thinking that ifa readable history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was written, that it would create adesire for <strong>the</strong> book, not only <strong>from</strong> Toronto, but <strong>from</strong>many places outside <strong>the</strong> city, where men who formerlyserved in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> or in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>have settled, <strong>and</strong> who w^ould be glad to possess somememento <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps in which <strong>the</strong>y had passed manypleasant <strong>and</strong> useful hours. To all those who haveassisted in <strong>the</strong> work by lending me MSS., books, newspapers,or by personally giving me information, I tendermy hearty thanks, <strong>and</strong> I hope that every one who reads<strong>the</strong> book may take as great an interest in its perusal asI have done in writing it.With <strong>the</strong>se few words I leave<strong>the</strong> volume to <strong>the</strong> judgment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public.Thos. E. C.Toronto, September, 1896.
CHAPTER I.THE FIRST MILITIA ACT—THE ACT OF 1822—THE TRAININGDAYS—INTERESTING DETAILS.^fHE history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Militia <strong>of</strong> Upper Canada,-^' or what is now known as <strong>the</strong> Province <strong>of</strong>4),) Ontario, in <strong>the</strong> Dominion <strong>of</strong> Canada, commencesahnost with <strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Province. Simcoe's first Parliament met at Nia-gara, September 17th, 1792, <strong>and</strong> sat until October15th following.Eight acts were passed <strong>and</strong> received<strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> assent, but <strong>the</strong> question <strong>of</strong> national defencewas not among <strong>the</strong>m, that was deferred uiitil <strong>the</strong> secondsession.The Legislative Assembly met for <strong>the</strong> second session.May 81st, 1793, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> House in <strong>the</strong>ir address in replyto <strong>the</strong> speech <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> throne, thus addressed <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-Governor,who had in that speech urged upon <strong>the</strong>Legislature <strong>the</strong> necessity <strong>of</strong> providing for <strong>the</strong> defence <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> country.•'We assure Your Excellency that our utm<strong>of</strong>*: diligenceshall be used to frame <strong>and</strong> complete sucli a Militia Billas will not only show our own promptness to fulfil YourExcellency's wishes, but our own energy in defendingthat noble constitution which Great Britain has given us,<strong>and</strong> which, by enabling us to repel all insults, will secureto us <strong>the</strong> invaluable blessings that we derive <strong>from</strong> it."
—8 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.During <strong>the</strong> session <strong>of</strong> 1793 an act was accordinglypassed which enabled <strong>the</strong> Government in case <strong>of</strong>need tocall upon all male adults between <strong>the</strong> ages <strong>of</strong> 16 <strong>and</strong> 60to bear arms in defence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir country whenever calledupon to do so. Commissions <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Colonelto Ensign were granted to prominent settlers in each <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> nineteen counties into which <strong>the</strong> Provincewas <strong>the</strong>ndivided, <strong>and</strong> on paper <strong>the</strong> whole thing was as perfect ascould be. Each county had its own regiment, with itsproper complement <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers; <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se "regiments" may be estimated when it is remembered that atthat particular period <strong>the</strong> total population <strong>of</strong> UpperCanada did not exceed twelve thous<strong>and</strong> white people, men,women, <strong>and</strong> children, with about an equal number <strong>of</strong>Indians.This Act was repealed in tola by <strong>the</strong> 4th Parliament<strong>of</strong> Upper Canada, in its 4th session, <strong>and</strong> a new onepassed, which received <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> assent March IGth,1808. This act, though being very far <strong>from</strong> perfect, wasframed with care, <strong>and</strong> was found during <strong>the</strong> troubles <strong>of</strong>181 •M4 to work effectively.The provisions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Act referred ton <strong>the</strong> latter part<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> preceding paragraph were numerous, almost ev^erypossible contingency being provided for, always exceptingthat <strong>of</strong> giving <strong>the</strong> men any payment for <strong>the</strong>ir services,on that point nothing whatever was said, or apparentlythought <strong>of</strong>, by <strong>the</strong> framers.The preamble set forth as follows :" Whereas a well-regulated militia is <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> utmost importanceto <strong>the</strong> tlefence <strong>of</strong> this province."The following were its leading provisions :The Lieutenant-Governor,or whoever was acting as administrator
THE FfRST MILITIA ACT 9had <strong>the</strong> power to appoint <strong>of</strong>ficers, in all ranks, to that <strong>of</strong>Colonel, who were to rank with <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> H. M. regularforces, only as juniors in <strong>the</strong>ir rank. For instance, acaptain in <strong>the</strong> Imperial service w^ould take precedence <strong>of</strong>an <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> similar rank in <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia, though<strong>the</strong> commission <strong>of</strong>that held hy <strong>the</strong> former <strong>of</strong>ficer.<strong>the</strong> latter might bear date anterior top]ach militia regiment was to be formed in certainspecified districts, <strong>and</strong> each company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> battalionwas to be drawn <strong>from</strong> certain limits contained withinthose districts.Every male <strong>from</strong> 16 to 60 years <strong>of</strong>age, was liable tobe called upon to serve, but those between 50 <strong>and</strong> 60years old, were only to be called out in time <strong>of</strong> war, oron training-day.The " training-day " was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> events <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year,fifty years since, it was on June 4th, George Ill's, birthday.Anyone who absented himself <strong>from</strong> muster on thatday, without good <strong>and</strong> sufficient excuse, was liable to atine <strong>of</strong> ten shillings currency, or two dollars. It laywith <strong>the</strong> captains <strong>of</strong> companies to say what was a goodexcuse <strong>and</strong> what was a frivolous one. A good many**summonses " always followed in <strong>the</strong> wake <strong>of</strong> trainingday.Within fourteen days after <strong>the</strong> muster <strong>of</strong> June 4th, ineach year, complete rolls had to be sent to <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-Governor<strong>of</strong> all companies <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> all regiments,<strong>and</strong> if this duty was neglected <strong>the</strong> captains <strong>of</strong> eachcompany <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> each regimentwere liable to penalties, ^5, for <strong>the</strong> former <strong>and</strong> £10 for<strong>the</strong> latter.
10 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.The militia were liable to serve anywhere in <strong>the</strong> Province<strong>of</strong> Upper Canada, or in Lower Canada, if required,for <strong>the</strong> assistance <strong>of</strong> that province. They could not,though, be called upon for continuous service <strong>of</strong> morethan six months.By <strong>the</strong> 14th clause <strong>of</strong> this Act it was enacted thateach militiaman after enrolment "shall within sixmonths after such enrolment provide himself with agood <strong>and</strong> sufficient musket, fusil, rifle or gun." If hefailed in this duty he was liable to a penalty <strong>of</strong> five shillings," unless excused by his comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer."The 31st clause <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> same Act authorized <strong>the</strong> formation<strong>of</strong> troops <strong>of</strong> cavalry, <strong>and</strong> what is now known as<strong>the</strong> Governor-General's Body Guard, was subsequentlyenrolled under its provisions.This Act received <strong>the</strong> assent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-Governoron March IGth, 1808, v/as ratified in due course by<strong>the</strong> Imperial authorities, <strong>and</strong> became <strong>the</strong> law <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>l<strong>and</strong>.During <strong>the</strong> war <strong>of</strong> 1812 General Brock <strong>and</strong> SirGordon Druminond, President <strong>and</strong> Lieutenant-Governorrespectively, availed <strong>the</strong>mselves largely <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> powers itgave <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> right gallantly at Detroit, QueenstonHeights, Stony Creek, Chrysler's Farm, <strong>and</strong> Lundy'sLane, did <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia do <strong>the</strong>ir duty.In <strong>the</strong> second session <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 8th Parliament <strong>of</strong> UpperCanada certain amendments were passed in <strong>the</strong> Act <strong>of</strong>1808, or ra<strong>the</strong>r incorporated with it, but <strong>the</strong> amendedAct was only to be in operation for four years, unlessre-enacted at <strong>the</strong> expiration <strong>of</strong> that period, <strong>and</strong> as <strong>the</strong> latterwas not done, <strong>the</strong> former one came again into operation
INTERESTING DETAILS. 11One interesting circumstance though may be mentionedin connection with this Act <strong>of</strong> 1822 ; it is among " <strong>the</strong>things not generally known " in connection with Canadianhistory, <strong>and</strong> that is, that " Training day " waschanged by it <strong>from</strong> June 4th to April 23rd. The latterdate was chosen as being St. George's Day, <strong>the</strong> patronsaint <strong>of</strong> Engl<strong>and</strong>.In <strong>the</strong> session <strong>of</strong> 1823 a short Act was passed, permitting<strong>the</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> batteries <strong>of</strong> artillery, but none appearever to have existed, except upon paper, for manyyears after it was passed.From <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> war in 1814 until 1837 little washeard <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Militia or <strong>of</strong> iis existence, excepting upon" Training Day," <strong>and</strong> that was looked upon by many asa big picnic more than as a public duty. The militaryspirit was only quiescent though, it was not dead.Whatcaused it to blaze forth again will be glanced at in <strong>the</strong>next chapter.
THE CANADIAN MILITIA INCHAPTER II.1837— THE ROYAL CANADIAN KIFLES—"A DULL time"—THE CRIMEAN WAR—THE MILITIA ACTOF 1855.N December, 1837, <strong>the</strong> embers <strong>of</strong> disaffection,which had been smouldering in many parts<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> country, burst into flame, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>inhabitants <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hi<strong>the</strong>rto loyal Province<strong>of</strong> Upper Canada learned for a certaintythat a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> population, led by WilliamLyon Mackenzie <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs, had taken up armsagainst <strong>the</strong> constituted authorities, <strong>and</strong> were encampedon Yonge street, at Montgomery's tavern, some few milesnorth <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> city, preparatory to making an attack uponit <strong>and</strong> its inhabitants.The whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regular troops had been sent by <strong>the</strong>Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Francis Bond Head, to <strong>the</strong>Lower Province, as it was his opinion that <strong>the</strong>re was nodanger <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> malcontents in Upper Canada, i
THE CANADIAN MILITIA IN 1837. 13The insurgents were attacked by some 600 hastilyenrolledvolunteers about mid-day on December 7th,1837, <strong>and</strong> were utterly routed. The loss <strong>of</strong> life on bothsides was happily very small <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> woundedinsignificant. This skirmish was led by Sir FrancisBond Head himself, with Colonel James Fitz-Gibbon ashis Adjutant-General.Among o<strong>the</strong>rs who servedas commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers atthis period may be mentioned, Lieutenant-Colonels Fitz-Gibbon, E. W. Thomson, A. McLean, <strong>and</strong> G. T. Denison,<strong>of</strong> Bellevue, all veterans <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> war <strong>of</strong> 1812; Sir AlanMacNab, Sheriff Jarvis, Colonel Chisholm, <strong>of</strong> Oakville,<strong>and</strong> a very great many more.Two regiments <strong>of</strong> militia were subsequently enrolled<strong>and</strong> kept on duty for several months ;<strong>the</strong>y were knownas <strong>the</strong> " Queen's Rangers " <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> " Queen's Light Infantry; " <strong>the</strong>y did duty in Toronto <strong>and</strong> Sarnia, also ino<strong>the</strong>r parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> province, <strong>and</strong> considering that <strong>the</strong>ywere wholly undisciplined troops, <strong>of</strong>ficered for <strong>the</strong> mostpart by men as inexperienced as<strong>the</strong>ir duty remarkably well.<strong>the</strong>mselves, performedAll through <strong>the</strong> year 1838 <strong>the</strong> militia were <strong>of</strong>ten underarms in different parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two provinces <strong>and</strong> at <strong>the</strong>battle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Windmill near Prescott, in <strong>the</strong> autumn <strong>of</strong>1838, did gallant service side by side with <strong>the</strong> Britishregulars. The militia troops <strong>of</strong> cavalry in Toronto alsodid excellent service on patrol <strong>and</strong> frontier duty, <strong>and</strong>with <strong>the</strong>ir comrades in <strong>the</strong> infantry received <strong>the</strong> heartythanks <strong>of</strong> Parliament when <strong>the</strong> troubles came to an endin 1838.The Rebellion <strong>of</strong> 1837-38 paltry as it now appears,
14 HISTORY CF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.showed <strong>the</strong> Colonises <strong>of</strong> Upper Canada in a good light,<strong>the</strong>y were loyal to <strong>the</strong> crown <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y had no sympathywith those who would resort to aims in order to obtainredress for grievances, some <strong>of</strong> which were real enough,while o<strong>the</strong>rs were trivial or wholly imaginary. In addition<strong>the</strong>y were willing at <strong>the</strong> call <strong>of</strong> duty to hazard<strong>the</strong>ir lives in defence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir country <strong>and</strong> in maintenance<strong>of</strong> her laws.The rebellion died out <strong>and</strong> in 1839 everything wasas quiet as possible.There was a regiment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Britishregulars stationed in Toronto with <strong>the</strong>ir headquartersat Osgoode Hall <strong>and</strong> some few at <strong>the</strong> Old Fort, but <strong>the</strong>irduties were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> very lightest character.In 1840 was formed <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Rifles,<strong>and</strong> asin <strong>the</strong> very early days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first namedcorps acted as company drill instructors, a few wordsrespecting <strong>the</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> that regiment, now all butforgotten, will not be out <strong>of</strong> place.The <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Rifles were a corps <strong>of</strong> veteransdrawn <strong>from</strong> almost every regiment in <strong>the</strong> British serviceforming a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regular forces <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> line, butwho could not be called upon for service in any part <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> British Dominions excepting those in North America.It is very questionable if <strong>the</strong>y could have been sent to<strong>the</strong> West Indies had <strong>the</strong>ir services ever been required<strong>the</strong>re ;happily <strong>the</strong>y never were wanted, so <strong>the</strong> questionwas never raised.They were a magnificent body <strong>of</strong> men, <strong>the</strong> very pick<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> English army, <strong>and</strong> possessed medals for war servicesin every quarter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> globe. When not required
THE ROYAL CANADIAN RIFLES. 15for military duty <strong>the</strong> men were permitted to work atthat kind, <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong>ir trades, or to hire <strong>the</strong>mselves out as waiters, messengers,ticket collectors, or in light work <strong>of</strong>most efficient servants <strong>the</strong>y made. They were stationedin detachments all through Upper <strong>and</strong> Lower Canada<strong>and</strong> also in Newfoundl<strong>and</strong>, but <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>irenrolment until <strong>the</strong>ir disb<strong>and</strong>ment in 1871, <strong>the</strong>y neversaw a shot fired in anger. They were called out in aid<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Civil power in Montreal <strong>and</strong> Quebec more thanonce, but that was <strong>the</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir service. Theysimply did garrison duty, never<strong>the</strong>less <strong>the</strong> regiment wasa most popular one, soldiers who had served in <strong>the</strong> armyfor <strong>the</strong> requisite number <strong>of</strong> years, which was not less thanseven, always being anxious to join it. When it wasfirst enrolled <strong>the</strong>re were several Peninsular <strong>and</strong> Waterlooveterans among its <strong>of</strong>ficers, notably, Colonel Muter,who was for many years a prominent figure in Torontosociety.In <strong>the</strong> " forties " <strong>and</strong> early " fifties " <strong>the</strong> CanadianMilitia was less <strong>and</strong> less prominently before <strong>the</strong> public,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> military spirit again seemed to be reaching avanishing point.Every now ond <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>re would be apartial revival <strong>of</strong> feeling, some more than usually publicspirited man venturing to tell <strong>the</strong> truth, which was that,with <strong>the</strong> exception <strong>of</strong> a few scattered troops <strong>of</strong> cavalry,with here <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re a ritle company—both partaking farmore <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> character <strong>of</strong> private societies than militaryorganizations— <strong>the</strong>re was no militia force whateverexcept upon paper.In 1854 <strong>the</strong> Crimean war broke out between Engl<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> Russia, <strong>the</strong> former power being aided by France,
16 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Turkey, <strong>and</strong> subsequently by Sardinia, <strong>and</strong> in consequence<strong>the</strong> Imperial troops were withdrawn for <strong>the</strong>time being <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Upper Province entirely, <strong>and</strong> als<strong>of</strong>rom Lower Canada, excepting in Quebec. During <strong>the</strong>winter <strong>of</strong> 1854-5, <strong>the</strong> only troops in Upper Canada werea very small detachment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Artillery in Kingston,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Rifles.Bat yome time before this it had been pretty plainly intimatedto <strong>the</strong> inhabitants <strong>of</strong> both Upper <strong>and</strong> Lower Canadathat <strong>the</strong>y would have to provide for <strong>the</strong>ir own defence,that <strong>the</strong> Home Government had no doubt whateverabout <strong>the</strong>ir loyalty <strong>and</strong> devotion to <strong>the</strong> Englishmonarch, but that actions spoke louder than words,<strong>and</strong> that Canadians must do more than had hi<strong>the</strong>rto beendone. " If you are attacked or in danger <strong>of</strong> being attacked,"said <strong>the</strong> Colonial Office in effect, " <strong>the</strong> Mo<strong>the</strong>rCountry will help you to her last man, but you must dosomething for yourselves, <strong>and</strong> do it speedily, for <strong>the</strong> question<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> total withdrawal <strong>of</strong> British troops <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>North American Colonies, with <strong>the</strong> possible exception <strong>of</strong>Halifax, is only a question <strong>of</strong> time."Fortunately this remonstrance or intimation did notfall on deaf ears, it was listened to with respect, <strong>and</strong>soon its effects were apparent.Sir Edmund Walker Head, Bart., was Governor-General<strong>of</strong> Canada at <strong>the</strong> time, <strong>and</strong> his first parliament passedon May 19th, 1855, <strong>the</strong> famous Militia Act (many timesamended <strong>and</strong> amplified since <strong>the</strong>n), under <strong>the</strong> provisions<strong>of</strong> which <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, now <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,came into existence.It will be necessary to say a little about this Act.
THE MILITIA ACT OF 1855. 17It was <strong>of</strong> very great length <strong>and</strong> drafted with <strong>the</strong> greatestcare, among those who were consulted whilst it wasbeing framed by <strong>the</strong> ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day, acting onsuggestions made by Colonel Baron de Rottenburg, C.B.,Adjutant General <strong>of</strong> Militia, a famous soldier <strong>of</strong> greatexperience, were Lieutenant-Colonels Henry Ruttan <strong>of</strong>Cobourg, E. W. Thomson <strong>of</strong> Toronto, O'Hara <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sameplace, George Taylor Denison <strong>of</strong> Rusholme, also nearToronto, Colonel John Prince<strong>of</strong> Windsor, Chief JusticeSir John Beverley Rcbinson, Mr. Justice McLean <strong>and</strong>some o<strong>the</strong>rs.Two classes <strong>of</strong> militia were created under <strong>the</strong> Act,namely Active <strong>and</strong> Sedentary. In <strong>the</strong> former <strong>the</strong> number<strong>of</strong> men per company was strictly limited, as were <strong>the</strong>number <strong>of</strong> companies permitted to be formed, but everyarm <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> service was provided for. The number <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers to each troopbattery or company was duly defined <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re was noambiguity in <strong>the</strong> wording <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> act as to how <strong>the</strong>yshould be paid disciplined <strong>and</strong> equipped.In evidence <strong>of</strong> this a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> xxxii. clause <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Act may be quoted, it read thus ": The Volunteer MilitiaCompanies shall be drilled <strong>and</strong> exercised * * * *once in each year during ten continuous days, (Sundaysnot reckoned in ei<strong>the</strong>r case) <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> companies underdrill being encamped during <strong>the</strong> whole or any part <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> period if <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er in Chief shall see fit."Clause xliv. related to <strong>the</strong> appointment <strong>of</strong> Non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers, which was to rest with <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficerscomm<strong>and</strong>ing each company <strong>of</strong> active militia, <strong>and</strong> not in<strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> battalion orB
18 HI8T DRY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.<strong>the</strong> military district.Of <strong>the</strong>se districts <strong>the</strong>re were eighteen,nine each for Upper <strong>and</strong> Lower Canada.The Ixiv.clause enacted that when <strong>the</strong> militia were called out foractiveservice <strong>the</strong> several companies might be embodiedinto battalions or regiments. We see <strong>the</strong> working <strong>of</strong>both <strong>the</strong>se clausec in our country battalions as <strong>the</strong>y nowexist.Immediately after <strong>the</strong> Act came into operation itwasacted upon. Rifle companies were formed all over <strong>the</strong>country, <strong>the</strong>re being four <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m in Toronto, comm<strong>and</strong>edby Captains G. Brooke, D. K. Feehan, <strong>and</strong> J. Nickinson,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Highl<strong>and</strong> company under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> A. M,Smith. Each company for some years had a separateorganization <strong>and</strong> drill shed, <strong>and</strong> each <strong>of</strong>ficer in comm<strong>and</strong>was a law unto him^ H'. But about 1860 <strong>the</strong> " Queen'sOwn " was formed <strong>of</strong> several <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se independent comm<strong>and</strong>s,<strong>and</strong> in 1861-62 <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> was organizedunder Mr. F. W. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>.Having sketched <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> militia up tillnow, <strong>the</strong> events which led to <strong>the</strong> formation <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>,with <strong>the</strong> regimental history, will be recounted in ournext chapters. Our readers must excuse <strong>the</strong>se few preliminarypages ; <strong>the</strong> object in writing <strong>the</strong>m is that <strong>the</strong>general public <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> militiamen <strong>of</strong> to-day may, bycomparing <strong>the</strong> past with <strong>the</strong> present, see how much hasbeen achieved.
CHAPTER III.THE 100th regiment— <strong>the</strong> TRENT AFFAIR OF 1861—THE MIM-TARY ENTHUSIASM OP THE PERIOD—THE lOl^H GAZETTED.E will go back for a very brief pei'iod <strong>from</strong>1861, <strong>the</strong> point reached at <strong>the</strong> conclusion<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> last chapter, to <strong>the</strong> early months <strong>of</strong>1858.At that time <strong>the</strong> Indian mutiny had notbeen quelled, <strong>and</strong> troops were being hurried <strong>from</strong>all parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> British Empire to assist in restoringorder in <strong>the</strong> vast Asiatic peninsula.It was at this time that <strong>the</strong> Governor- General <strong>of</strong> Canada,Sir Edmund Walker Head, was authorized by <strong>the</strong>Imperial authorities to accept an <strong>of</strong>fer made by <strong>the</strong> Canadianpeople to raise a regiment <strong>of</strong> regular troops for service,wherever <strong>the</strong>y might be ordered to proceed. Theconsequence <strong>of</strong> this acceptance was that <strong>the</strong> corps knownas <strong>the</strong> 100th, or Prince <strong>of</strong> Wales <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Regimentwas formed, <strong>and</strong> several <strong>of</strong> its <strong>of</strong>ficers drawn <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> Canadian militia. Its first comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer wasColonel de Rottenburg, <strong>the</strong> Adjutant-General <strong>of</strong> Militiafor Upper Canada, he vacating <strong>the</strong> latter post on assumingcomm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 100th. Among <strong>the</strong> subaltern <strong>of</strong>ficerswas Ensign John Gibbs Ridout, who afterwards served asa Captain in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>.Among tiK ^ank <strong>and</strong> file
20 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.wore several men who served <strong>the</strong>rein for two or threeyears; <strong>the</strong>n, not caring for <strong>the</strong> restraints inseparable<strong>from</strong> regular soldiering, purchased <strong>the</strong>ir discharge, <strong>and</strong>wishing not wholly to sever <strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>from</strong> array life,served again for <strong>the</strong> pleasure <strong>of</strong> doing so in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>.In 1867, Mr. Henry James Grasett, <strong>of</strong> Toronto, wasgazetted as an ensign in <strong>the</strong> lOOtli. He served <strong>the</strong>reinfor several years, <strong>and</strong> obtained <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant,<strong>and</strong> was also, for five years, Adjutant <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment.He was a most popular <strong>of</strong>ficer, <strong>and</strong> in his capacity <strong>of</strong>Adjutant, won <strong>the</strong> respect <strong>and</strong> confidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, N.C.O's., <strong>and</strong> men. The two latter, to use a well-knownexpression, " swore by him." He knew <strong>the</strong>m all by name,indeed knew many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir regimental numbers, <strong>and</strong> onhis retirement, every man <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lOOth whose respect wasworth having, regretted his departure.Returning to Toronto, Mr. Grasett was, upon <strong>the</strong> reorganization<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lOth as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, appointedLieutenant-Colonel <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>of</strong> which full particularswill be given as this history proceeds. That isall that needs be said respecting <strong>the</strong> lOOth regiment.connection with <strong>the</strong> lOth was not a very close one, never<strong>the</strong>lessit existed.In December, 1861, occurred <strong>the</strong> difficulty now alwaysspoken <strong>of</strong> as <strong>the</strong> " Trent affair " between <strong>the</strong> United States<strong>of</strong> America <strong>and</strong> Great Britain. A British steamer wasboarded on <strong>the</strong> high seas by a United States cruiser, <strong>and</strong>two men, Messrs Mason <strong>and</strong> Slidell, who were passengers<strong>the</strong>reon, were taken by force, <strong>and</strong> removed in custody to<strong>the</strong> latter vessel.ItsIt was at <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> war <strong>of</strong>Secession. Messrs. Mason <strong>and</strong> Slidell were emissaries
Lna'T.-coL. H. J. c;rasi:tt.
THE TRENT AFFAIR OF 1861. 21<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Confederate States to certain sympathisers inEngl<strong>and</strong>.As soon as this act <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States became knownin Great Britain, preparations were made for war, <strong>and</strong>large numbers <strong>of</strong> troops <strong>and</strong> war rtiateriel were sent outto Canada. At <strong>the</strong> same time Canadians were not unmindful<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir responsibilities. A proclamation wasissued by <strong>the</strong> Government calling for volunteers <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> sedentary militia which would have had <strong>the</strong> effect <strong>of</strong>placing more than 30,000 men in <strong>the</strong> field, irrespective <strong>of</strong>any troops, batteries or companies that already existed.The proclamation caused an immense sensation, <strong>and</strong>would, no doubt, have been fully responded to. The gist<strong>of</strong> it was thisprefers to have volunteei s," Canada wants some 30,000 men, <strong>and</strong> shebut if she can't get <strong>the</strong> lattershe must resort to <strong>the</strong> letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> law. There is nocompulsion, only you must."Let those who read this book think for a few moments<strong>of</strong> what a levy <strong>of</strong> 30,000 men would have meant. Atmost <strong>the</strong> entire population <strong>of</strong> Upper <strong>and</strong> Lower Canadaat that period did not exceed 2,500,000 souls, <strong>of</strong> those 12men per thous<strong>and</strong> would have been required to take uparms. What a sleepy, quiet place is a Canadian village<strong>of</strong> 1,000 inhabitants. What a blank would it make,were twelve <strong>of</strong> its unmarried men between <strong>the</strong> ages <strong>of</strong>eighteen <strong>and</strong> forty taken out <strong>of</strong> it ! Butwise counselsfortunately wore in <strong>the</strong> ascendency at Washington, anapology was made to CJreat Britain for <strong>the</strong> affront <strong>of</strong>feredto her, <strong>the</strong> difficulty passed away, <strong>and</strong> so did <strong>the</strong> necessityfor enrolling <strong>the</strong> sedentary militia.In <strong>the</strong> very midst <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> turmoilcaused by <strong>the</strong> Trent
—22 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.affair, <strong>and</strong> when it was not known whe<strong>the</strong>r war wouldresult or not, a meeting at which <strong>the</strong> late Mr. F. W. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>presided, was held at <strong>the</strong> Mechanics Institute(<strong>the</strong> present Central Library), on <strong>the</strong> evening <strong>of</strong> December21st, 1861. At this ga<strong>the</strong>ring were men <strong>of</strong> everytrade <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> all pr<strong>of</strong>essions, <strong>the</strong> lawyer jostled <strong>the</strong> stonemason,<strong>the</strong> schoolmaster <strong>the</strong> carpenter, <strong>the</strong> banker <strong>the</strong>butcher, <strong>and</strong> all were enthusiastic. The object <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>meeting was to form a regiment <strong>of</strong> volunteer militia <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> mechanics or working men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city. It was unanimouslydecided to try <strong>and</strong> raise such a corps, <strong>and</strong> acommittee in fur<strong>the</strong>rance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> object was formed. Thecommittee appointed met on December 2(Sth, 1801, <strong>and</strong>were able to report that somewhat more than 5!i^l,oOO hadbeen subscribed towards a guarantee fund in aid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>expenses, <strong>and</strong> that 230 men had been enrolled. On December30th, <strong>the</strong> committee met again, <strong>and</strong> nominated aspecial committee <strong>of</strong> forty-eight members to nominate<strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers. It had been decided at <strong>the</strong> meeting <strong>of</strong> December28th, that scarlet should be <strong>the</strong> color <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tunicsto be worn by <strong>the</strong> new regiment. This was a decidednovelty in Canadian militiacompanies, <strong>and</strong> its adoptionwas favorably received.On January 1st, 1862, <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>ficers were:nominatedPaymaster, John Stuart; Adjutant, J G. McGrathQuarter-Master, Thomas Gundry,Captains, Fred. W. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, A. J. Brunei, JohnWorthington, A. DeGrassi, S<strong>and</strong>fonl Heming, W. (J.Storm, James Worthington, John McGee, A. Manning,George Carroll.
:•THE <strong>10th</strong> gazetted. 23Lieutenants, W. Stewart, D. Fleming, E. Coatsworth,Henry Roberts, F. F. Passmore, John Boxall, G. B. Smith,John Albiston, W. Steward, J. Gritz.Ensigns, J. J. Dickey, W. A. Stollery, George R. Hamilton,R. Dennis, E. Peel, W. W. Colwell, Robert IV^JtchelLH. F. Bescoby, James Price, David Ramsey.The first meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers elect was held a week later,when Captain Cumberl<strong>and</strong> was chosen as <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-Colonel;Captains John Worthington <strong>and</strong> Bruneias Majors ; Lieutenant Coatsworth, as Captain, to fill<strong>the</strong> place vacated by Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong>Ensign Price was named for <strong>the</strong> remaining vacant Captaincy.Drs. Buchanan <strong>and</strong> 0']Jca were elected Surgeon<strong>and</strong> Assistant Surgeon.It must be understood that all <strong>the</strong>se were merelynominations, <strong>the</strong>y had to be ratified by <strong>the</strong> Governor-General.Drill began for <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers on January 7th, 1862. Itwill be seen that <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> first meeting untilthis one for <strong>of</strong>ficers drill, l(;ss than three weeks hadelapsed, no time had been lost.On Marcli 14th, 1862, <strong>the</strong> Canada Gazette contained<strong>the</strong> following notice :—MILITIA GENERAL ORDERS.Hkadouarters, Quebec,March 14th, 1862.No. 1. The formatidti <strong>of</strong> tlie following corps is liorehy jiuthorizctl,vizClash B.Olio Vohinteer Militu\ Rifle Co'y. - Jn,s. Worthington.- A. J. Brunei.
———24 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.One Volunteer Militia Rifle Co'y.-S. Fleming." *' •'-John Worthington,' " " -A. DeGrassi.* " " - JohnMcGee.'* " *• -E. Coatsworth.TIlis was followed by <strong>the</strong> following General Order:No. 2.Promotions, Appointments, Etc.MiLiTAUY District, No. 5, U.C.The 7 Volunteer Militia Rifle Cos. gazetted this day at Toronto,under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following oHicers, are hereby formed intoa battalion under <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 26 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ConsolidatedMilitia Law, <strong>and</strong> will be styled "The <strong>10th</strong> Bat^^^alion VolunteerRifles,Canada,"To be Major:Capt. Fred. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3rd Battalion, Toronto.In <strong>the</strong> first list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Battalion it,must be clearly understood that <strong>the</strong> names given werepurely nominations subject to approval or rejection by<strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in- Chief.As a matter <strong>of</strong> fact some <strong>of</strong> those whose names havebeen given ashaving been chosen by <strong>the</strong> committee toreceive commissions, or ra<strong>the</strong>r, to be recommended forcommissions, ei<strong>the</strong>r eventually declined <strong>the</strong> honor, or <strong>from</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r causes were not gazetted to any rank in <strong>the</strong> regiment.The following is <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>captains <strong>and</strong> subaltern <strong>of</strong>ficers on March 14th, 18G2, <strong>the</strong>date upon which <strong>the</strong> battalion was <strong>of</strong>ficially recognized.Captains, John Worthington, Alfred John Brunei,S<strong>and</strong>ford Fleming, James Worthington, Alfio DeGrassi,John McGee, Emerson Coatsworth.Lieutenants, Thomas Gundry, William Steward, Henry
:>THE <strong>10th</strong> gazetted. 25Roberts, David Fleming, Frederick Passmore, JohnAlbiston,John Boxall.Ensigns, James Isaac Dickey, William StoUery, EdwardMoultrie Peele, Robert Mitchell, Richard DennisGeorge Hamilton, Henry Bescoby.In <strong>the</strong> Gazette <strong>of</strong> March 28th, 18G2, appeared <strong>the</strong> followingnotificationMILITIA APPOINTMENTS,Military District No 5,Uppeii Canada.Tenth Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles Canada :To be Lieutenant-Colonel, Major Frederic WilliamCumberl<strong>and</strong>.To be Majors, Captain John Worthington, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1stCompany, <strong>and</strong> Captain John Brunei, <strong>from</strong> 2nd Company.No. 1 Company—To be Captain, Cileorge Carroll,Esq., vice W^orthington,promoted.No. 2 Co7iipany—To be Captain, James G. McGrath,Esq., vice Brunei, promoted.The following is a complete roll <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seven com palsieswhich were formed.This was made out <strong>and</strong> sent toQuebec, March <strong>10th</strong>, 1862, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> iirstG. O. just
26 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Fennell, James Pirn, Richard Lawrence, Thomas Peters,John Harvie, Chas. G. Dunn, Benjamin Dean, StephenMat<strong>the</strong>ws, Wm. H. Pettigrew, John Henderson, ThomasFlanigan, Joshua Dean, Philip Warren, Reuben Law,George Wilson, Charles M arson, Rich. I. Cole, Henry Mc-Caffrey, Nicholas Holman, David Jack, Lyman Rumour,Thomas Thompson, Taylor Butler, Wm. H. Cheshire,Chris. Verrall, Joseph Benson, Alex<strong>and</strong>er Stewart, Wm.McMullen, M. P. McNulty, Thomas Miller, Michael Burns,Mark Seddan, James Vicars, Michael Larrigan.No. 2 Company—W^m. Turner, Wilkinson Dean, Chas.Curry, John Knowlton, Fred Warren, James Grant, Geo.Kitson, William Jones, John Keats, John Skidmore, A.Brunei, Jr., Troilus Brunei, Jas. R. Gibson, Joseph Woods,Henry Humphries, Henry Levett, James Mcintosh, N.])ickey, Wm. James Hughes, Daniel LivingstoneWilliamArmstrong, W. J. McClery, James Cruickshank, Fred.Hood, W. W. Laird, George Hassard, S<strong>and</strong>ford Fleming,Wm. Hoey, James Yeo, Theophilus Dobie, Jos. Heaslip,Patrick Kelly, Richard Smith, R. McDoryall, J. C. Taylor,Edward Botterill, James J. Hickey, Arthur Carkeek,James Oigan, A. Dickie, Wm. Stewart, E. Moultree Peele,Joseph Green, Edward McGann, Wm. Mara, H. McLauglilin,John Gillett, John Glynn, Michael Curly, John Mullon,James Ross, E. Thornhill, Thomas F. Wilkins, JosephWaddy, Donald Forsyth, Wm. Mills, John Kelly, A. Taylor,John Taylor.No. 3 Company—Joseph Taylor, A. DeGrassi, Chas.Simpson, Edward Brookshead, John Huntley, MichaelMilton, William Cullen, Thos. Aiylesen, A. Wilson, Jas.Murphy, Edward H. Coole, John Kent, Robert McKim.
THE IOtii gazetted. 27Richmond S<strong>and</strong>s, James Fairbanks, Michael Tobin, C. S.Heaps, A. Jackson, Robert Bell, Geo. M. Hall, ChristopherBendon, John Higgins, Austin McNamara, Owen Mc-Nally, Wm. M. Middleton, Stewart Burrows, Thos. Hopewood,John Mitchell, John Alliston, William Jones, ElsiWilson, Jas. McAllister, James McCraw, C. E. Bull, J. G.Gibson, Thos. Snarr, Thos. Scott, George Tate, James Litster,John Ranilson, Andrew Parling, William Fenwick,Andrew Moore, Thos. Gladstone, Henry Moore, JohnThompson, John Cull, John Thompson. Geo. P. De-Grassi, John States, Joshua Holdsworth, Alfred T. Shore,John Shanklin, Michael Tobin, Jr., John Wilson, Thos.Jamieson, John Connor, Emerson Coatsworth, JohnMossiman.No. 4 Company—Thos. Hurst, Mitchell Mount, JohnFord, John Ellis, Henry Savage, James Murray, JamesCro<strong>the</strong>r, James 'Dudley, Thos. Dudley, William Dudley,George Peal, Jolin Engl<strong>and</strong>, John Meddlar, Henry Hurst,Henry Higgins, Edward Durant, Joseph Archer, Thos.O'Connor, David Fleming E. McGann, Edward Higgins,Wm. Thos. Durant, John Dill, Wm. Diamond, Wn).Clowes, Chas. Leight, Wm. Murray, John Taylor, Thos.Hogarth, John Kerr, Alex. McCoy, Wm. T. Crewe, JosephArcher, Sr., Isaac Johnson, Thos. McMullen, James Bell.Robert Carraco, William Hodson, Robert Mitchell, JosephDuggan, John Reed, W. C.Manson, Samuel Pettigrew,George Carroll, Thos. Carroll, Thos. W. Crews, John Hillock,John McGuire, S. M. Burney, William Virgo, Geo.Copping, John Gibson, Thos. Skippon, William HarrisJohn Neill, Nathaniel Dickey, William Jaffray, WilliamBoxall, Geo. Boxall.
28 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL fJRENADlERS.No. 5Company.—Wm. Robertson, Wni. Goyen, JamosRoyle, Joseph Marshall, Henry Jacknian, Josiah Creys,Jas. Henderson, John AuehiHer, Geo. Hutchison, MichaelReardon, John Macintosh, John Boxall, E. Jacobs, Thos.Carfrac, A. Auchincloss, John Burns, Jas. Milligan, JohnWorthington, William Steward, Richard Dinnis, JamesFarrall, W. E. Nilson, David Thomas, J xcob Nokes, SimonStrachan, Richard Finlay, Wm. Mulvey, Fenton Burns,Robert Hill, Peter Gall, John Mansall, William Whitcomb,James Campbell, Wm. Ford, Philip Kelly, MichaelKeating, James Miller, Jessie Fensome, Edwin Fairchild,Thos. Scott, William Stewart, jr., John W. Reeves, DuncanMcWatt, Geo. Guysden, Alex. Beemer, John Greig,John Bomibrick, William Best, Wm. Carter, John Carter,Samuel Stow, William Hill, Augustus Abell, Wm. Black,James Bennett, W^m. John Baxter, Wm. Graham, \^'alterGrey, Chas. Gould.No. 6Company.—Michael McCabe, Robert Taii>, JohnI. Miles, William Wright, William Craig, James I. Pike,Wm. Chas. Snelling, W^m. Davis, Wm. I. Givens, WilliamWilson, Thomas Gladstone, R. Coulter, Wm. Burns, JohnThompson, John Ray, Mat<strong>the</strong>w Peard, James Hawke.William Murphy, Alex. Johnstone, Thos. Barry, J. Hissop,Geo. Husb<strong>and</strong>, James Worthington, J. B. Smith, WilliamA. Stollery, R. W. Coupl<strong>and</strong>, John Worthington, jr., JohnGreenless, Arthur Coleman, G. L. Parradis, William Cruse,Wm. Crowden, Archibald Campbell, Robert Campbell,John Fo.'^ter, Thos. Hellem, Samuel Dodd, Wm. H. Edwick,James Hawkes, James Ramsey, James Hobbs, JohnStevenson, Thos. Fairbairn, James Thompson, Henry J.Smitt, Edward Hall, John Trevail, James Williams, John
—THE IOTU GAZKITKD. 29McClain, Win. D. Rogers, Wm. Goiirlay, John Malcolm,Andrew S<strong>and</strong>er, Thomas Edison, Henry Jackson, RichardSmith, Geo. Rushback, James Edgear, Alex. Wray.No. 7 Company.—R. E. Gregg, James H. Spring, C.W. Buchanan, jr., John Shannon, William Hughes, JohnJ. Niles, Michael Smith, James Crooks, John Owlger, A.D. Peal, Joseph Rogers, S. Watson, W. J. Stibbs, HenryJacobs, Thos. Downey, Evan Nicholson, W. R. Adams,Henry Henwood, John Smyth, J. Turner, Wm. Henderson,Robert Mishun, George Tait, Geo, L. Armstrong, R.S. Colley, O. G. Mclntie, John Sikath, Alex. Scott, Tho^.Coleman, John Rogers, W. D. Rogers, John M. Scott, Geo.Campbell, Peter Jacobs, B. B. Tracy, M. Gardner, W. H.Gough, Francis Tweedie, Samuel McCord, James Waldie,Robert Harrison, John McLoughlin, James Spence, JohnBristo, Geo. Steels, Joseph Williams, H. Woodhouse, Wm.Crocker, Wm. Sturgeon.At a meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers held in April, 1862, a committeecomposed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong>ficers, toge<strong>the</strong>r with CaptainDeGrassi, Lieutenant Gundry, Ensign Bescoby <strong>and</strong>Captain Worthington, were appointed to draft by-laws,for <strong>the</strong> genera] government <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> battalion.It was arrangedthat <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong>ficers post <strong>of</strong>ficers to each companyas follows :No. 1 Company—Captain , Lieutenant Stewart,Ensign Dennis.No. 2 Company—Captain McGrath, Lieutenant Roberts,Ensign Hamilton.No. 3Company— Captain Fleming, Lieutenant Passmore,Ensign Pedle.No. 4 Company—Captain James Worthington,LieutenantGundry, Ensign Stollery.
30 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.No. 5 Company—Captain DeGrassi, Lieutenant Albiston,Ensign Beseoby.No. 6 Company—Captain Coatsworth, LieutenantFleming, Ensign Mitchell.No. 7Company—Captain George Carroll, LieutenantBoxall, Ensign Dickey.Captain McGee, unattached.Ano<strong>the</strong>r meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers was held in May, 1802,when it was decided to procure 350 st<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> new arms,those which had been purchased having proved unsatisfactory.At this meeting <strong>the</strong> recently issued Militia-General orders that <strong>the</strong> active militia should put intwenty- eight days consecutive drill were discussed.Thiswas considered to be an obstacle in <strong>the</strong> way <strong>of</strong> gettingsuitable recruits. The <strong>of</strong>ficers in meeting assembled,passed a motion stating that, in <strong>the</strong>ir opinion, <strong>the</strong> period<strong>of</strong> drill should be left to <strong>the</strong> discretion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief.It was also suggested that six day'swould be more easily executed.At a meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers held on November 20th, 1862,drillat which Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> presided, <strong>the</strong>following resolution, proposed by Captain Fleming, <strong>and</strong>seconded by Ensign Dickey, was carried unanimously :" That <strong>the</strong> tilling u]) <strong>of</strong> vacancies among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>posting <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers to companies, be left in <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> field <strong>of</strong>ficers."At <strong>the</strong> same meeting a committee was appointed tomake arrangements about <strong>of</strong>ficer's uniform. A BuildingCommittee was also appointed, which consisted <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>following members: Major John Worthington, CaptainJames Worthington, <strong>and</strong> Lieutenant William Steward.
THE IOtii uazetted. 31The <strong>of</strong>ficer comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> received an <strong>of</strong>ficialnotice <strong>from</strong> Quebec in <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> November, reading asfollows :MILITIA GENERAL ORDERS.Active Force.Headquarters, Quebec,21st November, 18G2.No. 1. His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief approves <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>10th</strong> Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada, at Toronto, beingorganized as an Infantry Battalion, instead <strong>of</strong> Rifles under <strong>the</strong>designation <strong>of</strong> "The <strong>10th</strong> Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry),Canada." Captain Latham's company <strong>of</strong> Volunteer Rifles, at Toronto,is hereby incorporated with <strong>the</strong> said Battalion, <strong>and</strong> will beknown as <strong>the</strong> 8th Company.On November 28th ano<strong>the</strong>r fully attended meeting <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers was held, when a b<strong>and</strong> committee was appointed,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> question <strong>of</strong> supplying clothing to <strong>the</strong>regiment was discussed.There were severalranks <strong>of</strong>changes among <strong>the</strong> commissioned<strong>the</strong> regiment early in <strong>the</strong> new year, <strong>the</strong> followingpromotions <strong>and</strong> appointments appearing in <strong>the</strong>Gazette <strong>of</strong> January 30th, 1863 :<strong>10th</strong> battalion volunteer militia (INFANTRY).No. 1 Company.To be Captain—Lieutenant William Steward <strong>from</strong> No.2 Company,c/ce Carroll resigned.To be Lieutenant— Ensign Dennis <strong>from</strong> No. 1 Company, viceGundry, whose commission has been cancelled.To be Ensign —George McMurrich, gentleman. No. 2 Company.No. 2 Company.To be Lieutenant—Lieutenant Henry Roberts <strong>from</strong> No. 3 Company,rice Steward promoted.To be Ensign—Ensign Hamilton <strong>from</strong> No. 6 Company, vice Stollery,promoted.
transferredto No. 7.No. 5 COIMPANY.82 HISTORY UF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.No.3 Company.To be Ensign— Clarence Moberley, Gentleman, vice Peele, Av^hosecommission has been cancelled.No. 4 Company.To be Lieutenant—Ensign Stollery, <strong>from</strong> No. 2 Company, viceFleming, transferred to No. 7.To be Ensign—Hanry Harwood, Gentleman, vice MitchellTo be Lieutenant— Lieutenant Albiston,<strong>from</strong> No. 6 Company,vice Passmore, whose commission has been cancelled.To be Ensign— Ensign Bescoby, <strong>from</strong> No. 7 Company, vice Dennis,promoted.No.6 Company.To be Captain—Lieutenant Boxall, <strong>from</strong> No. 7 Company, viceMcGee, whose commission has been cancelled.To be Lieutenant—Ensign Dickey, <strong>from</strong> No. 1 Company, viceAlbiston, transferred to No. 5 Company.No. 7To be Lieutenant—Lieutenantvice Boxall, promoted.Company.Fleming, <strong>from</strong> No. 4 Company,To be Ensign—Ensign Mitchell, <strong>from</strong> No. 4 Company, vice Bescoby,transferred to No. 5 Company.The <strong>of</strong>ficers met again on March 17th, 1863, when <strong>the</strong>motto ever since borne by <strong>the</strong> regiment, that <strong>of</strong> " ReadyAye Ready," with <strong>the</strong> regimental crest <strong>of</strong> a lion rampantholding a flag was adopted. It was at this meetingresolved to apply to <strong>the</strong> authorities for permission toassume <strong>the</strong> title " <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Battalion Volunteers."Ano<strong>the</strong>r committee was formed on March 23rd, 1863,this time not <strong>of</strong> " <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> gentlemen," but <strong>of</strong> " Ladiesonly." This meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gentler sex was to form acommittee for <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> presenting <strong>the</strong> regimentwith a set <strong>of</strong> colors. It was composed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following
THE <strong>10th</strong> gazetted. 33ladies:— Mrs. F. W. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, presiding; MesdamesJohn Worthington, A. J. Bruii'^,1, Buchanan, James Worthington,Boxall <strong>and</strong> Ridout.The <strong>of</strong>ficer comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, was notified by ageneral order, datea Quebec, April <strong>10th</strong>, 1863, that:His Excellency, <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, has beenpleased to approve <strong>of</strong> " The <strong>10th</strong> Battalion VolunteerMilitia Infantry, Canada," at Toronto, being in futuredenominated " The Tenth," or " <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong>TorontoVolunteers."There were several alterations in <strong>the</strong> roll <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficersnotified in <strong>the</strong> Gazette <strong>of</strong> May 15th, 1863.follows :They were asIn No. 2 Compan^", Ensign George Robb Hamilton,became Lieutenant, viceRoberts, who had resigned,while Troilus Brunei was gazetted Ensign. In No. 3Company, Ensign Moberley became Lieutenant, <strong>and</strong> EdwardMurphy was gazetted to <strong>the</strong> vacant ensigncy. No.5 Company, Ensign Henry Bescoby became Lieutenant,vice Albiston who had resigned, <strong>and</strong> Ensign G. W. Musson<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own Rifles, was transferred to thiscompany <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>.John William Lawrence was gazetted to <strong>the</strong> ensigncymade vacant by <strong>the</strong> promotion <strong>of</strong> Ensign Dickey.Captain Emerson Coatsworth, comm<strong>and</strong>ing No. 7Company, resigned his commission, <strong>and</strong> in his place EnsignJohn Huston Ritchey, <strong>from</strong> No. 5 Battalion, Toronto,was gazetted to <strong>the</strong> Company. Ensign R. Mitchell waspromoted Lieutenant, <strong>and</strong> James M. Worthington gazettedEnsign in <strong>the</strong> same Company.Up to this date. May 15th, :J863, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> had consisted<strong>of</strong>7 Companies, with an Stii in process <strong>of</strong> organi-C
eiriM.:34 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.zation, but <strong>from</strong> some reason not statedtlie <strong>of</strong>ficer comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>the</strong> proposed 8th Company failedin his endeavors,<strong>and</strong> on May 15th <strong>the</strong> following notification appearedin <strong>the</strong> Canada Gazette<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto Volunteers.The 8th Company <strong>of</strong> this Battalion, under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> CaptainLatham, having failed in its organization, <strong>the</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>rCompany is hereby authorized in its room <strong>and</strong> stead, viz. :No. 8 Company.To be Caotain— Samuel Sherwood.To be Lieutenant— John Edwards.To be Ensign—Levius Peters Sherwood.At <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday parade, May 24th, 1863, several<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> were present inundress uniform on <strong>the</strong> invitation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-ColonelDurie, comm<strong>and</strong>ing Q.O.R. The regiment was unableto be present on parade owing to <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong>iruniforms, which had been ordered in Engl<strong>and</strong>, had notreached Canada.On May 25th, 1863, a Drum Major's Mace was pre-The Mace is <strong>the</strong> one still in useBented to <strong>the</strong> Battalion.<strong>and</strong> it bears a small silver escutcheon, upon which isengraved <strong>the</strong> date when it became <strong>the</strong> property <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>regiment.^
—CHAPTER IV.PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO THE REGIMENT BY MRS. CUM-BERLAND.—LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CUMBERLAND RETIRES.—THE FENIAN RAID.HE <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> has nowreached <strong>the</strong> point where <strong>the</strong>y had becomeproperly organized as an eight-companybattalion, had learned <strong>the</strong>ir drill <strong>and</strong> wereready to respond to any call for duty that mightbe made upon <strong>the</strong>m.July 6th, 1863, was a red-letter day in <strong>the</strong> regiment'sliistory, for upon that date was given to <strong>the</strong> corps thosecolours which, in <strong>the</strong> thirty-two years that have sinceelapsed, nei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> or <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>have ever disgraced, but have, on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r h<strong>and</strong>, foughtbravely in maintaining <strong>the</strong>ir honor, <strong>the</strong> credit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>irregiment <strong>and</strong> shewing <strong>the</strong>ir devotion to <strong>the</strong>ir Sovereign<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir country.The scene was thus described by one <strong>of</strong> Toronto'sdaily papers at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> its occurrence:" It is always a pleasing duty to chronicle <strong>the</strong> fact thatany portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community are giving * aid <strong>and</strong> comfort'to <strong>the</strong> volunteer movement, but it is doubly gratifyingwhen that aid <strong>and</strong> comfort comes <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> fairersections <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community.The <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> may well feel proud <strong>of</strong> marching under <strong>the</strong>
36 HISTORY OF THE 110YAL GREN ADIEUS.colours presented by <strong>the</strong> ladies <strong>of</strong> this city. Great preparationshad been made for <strong>the</strong> important ceremony*both on <strong>the</strong> part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men. The scarletuniforms, lately supplied by <strong>the</strong> Government, lookedbright <strong>and</strong> gay, <strong>and</strong> it was <strong>the</strong> first time that <strong>the</strong> entireregiment had turned out in full-dress uniform. That<strong>the</strong>y made a fine appearance, all who saw <strong>the</strong>m admit-That each <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> man looked every inch a soldier nobody can deny."At half past two in <strong>the</strong> afternoon <strong>the</strong> regiment lef<strong>the</strong>adquarters, King street west, headed by <strong>the</strong> PioneerCompany <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir b<strong>and</strong>, in a neat white uniform like<strong>the</strong> regulars, <strong>and</strong> playing in capital style on <strong>the</strong> new instrumentspresented with <strong>the</strong>ir colours. They marchedto <strong>the</strong> Queen's Park, where <strong>the</strong>y executed a number<strong>of</strong> battalion movements, under comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Col.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n marched to <strong>the</strong> cricket groundwhere refreshments were served. The citizens were assemblingat this time in great numbers on <strong>the</strong> common towitness <strong>the</strong> presentation.at five thous<strong>and</strong> persons.The spectators were estimatedAbout four o'clock, <strong>the</strong> sound <strong>of</strong>martial music was heard in <strong>the</strong> distance, <strong>and</strong> in a fewmoments <strong>the</strong> companies, comprising <strong>the</strong> Queen's OwnBattalion, under comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Col. Durie, marchedon to <strong>the</strong> common with a firm tread, headed by <strong>the</strong>irb<strong>and</strong> playing a lively quickstep, <strong>and</strong> took up <strong>the</strong>ir positionon <strong>the</strong> south side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> field. They had hardly got<strong>the</strong> word * St<strong>and</strong> at ease ' when <strong>the</strong> tune <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ' British<strong>Grenadiers</strong>' was heard, <strong>and</strong> on came <strong>the</strong> gallant <strong>10th</strong><strong>and</strong> wheeled (quickly in line on <strong>the</strong> right <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir companions-in-arms.
:PRESENTATION OF COLORS. 37" Both battalions were eagerly scanned by <strong>the</strong>ir friends<strong>and</strong> fellow-citizens.To those who judged by color only<strong>the</strong> scarlet tunics gave <strong>the</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> a decided* 'advantage over <strong>the</strong> rifle green <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own.Much regret was expressed when it was announced thatowing to sickness, Major- Gen. Napier would be unableto be present to review <strong>the</strong> troops, <strong>and</strong> take part in <strong>the</strong>ceremony. He had, however, delegated Col. Robertson<strong>Royal</strong> Engineers, Comm<strong>and</strong>ant <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> garrison, to takehis place. Col. Robertson <strong>and</strong> staff took up <strong>the</strong>ir positionin front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> brigade now in line, <strong>and</strong> Col. G. TDenison, <strong>of</strong> Rusholme, having assumed <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>troops presented arms."An altar covered with a white cloth was placed a shortdistance <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> line, Lieut. -Col. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, EnsignWorthington, <strong>and</strong> Ensign Sherwood, <strong>the</strong>se two last being<strong>the</strong> junior <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, advanced <strong>and</strong> took up<strong>the</strong>ir position in front <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Colours were brought out<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> tent under charge <strong>of</strong> Sergeant-Major Helm, <strong>and</strong>four colour sergeants with fixed baj^onets, <strong>and</strong> placed on<strong>the</strong> altar. On a signal <strong>from</strong> Lieut.-Col. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong>committee <strong>of</strong> ladies, headed by Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, Col.Robertson <strong>and</strong> staff,<strong>and</strong> Rev. Dr. McCaul, in full academiccostume, left <strong>the</strong> tent <strong>and</strong> approached <strong>the</strong> altarfacing <strong>the</strong> brigade. On coming to <strong>the</strong> front, Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>in a clear tone <strong>of</strong> voice read <strong>the</strong> followingaddress :—'To Lieut.-Col. Cumherl<strong>and</strong>jhe <strong>of</strong>ficers,no7i-commi8sioned<strong>of</strong>fi^ccvs <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lOth <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> VolunteerMilitia—'The ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto request that you will do <strong>the</strong>m
.# !!i{^.^irniSTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.'mvbr to accept <strong>the</strong> accompanying st<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> ColoursDi loSrJ-hfcQsbgiment, toge<strong>the</strong>r with a set <strong>of</strong> instruments forits b<strong>and</strong>, as an evidencein <strong>the</strong> welfare <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wa,rm interest <strong>the</strong>y takeyour corps, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir high appreciation<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spirit by which it is animated.'In confiding <strong>the</strong>se Colours to your charge, <strong>the</strong> donorsare persuaded that <strong>the</strong>y entrust <strong>the</strong>m to those who willover keep <strong>the</strong>m in safety <strong>and</strong> in honor, nor do <strong>the</strong>y doubtthat if unhappily a necessity should arise for unfurling<strong>the</strong>m in defence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> province, you will promptly rallyaround <strong>the</strong>m at tliecall <strong>of</strong> duty, <strong>and</strong>, emulating <strong>the</strong> historicgallantry <strong>of</strong> your comrades <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regular serviceyou will bear <strong>the</strong>m with a valor which will ovince affectionateattachment to your homes, patriotic love <strong>of</strong> yourcountry, <strong>and</strong> loyal devotion to your Queen. (Applause.)" The Rev. Dr. McCaul, President <strong>and</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>University <strong>of</strong>Toronto, consecrated <strong>the</strong> Colours by <strong>of</strong>feringup praver."Colonel Robertson <strong>the</strong>n h<strong>and</strong>ed first <strong>the</strong> Queen's <strong>the</strong>n<strong>the</strong> Regimental Color to Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, who in turnh<strong>and</strong>ed tlie former to Ensign Worthington, <strong>the</strong> latter toEnsign Sherwood, who received <strong>the</strong>m with bended knee.Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n said how pleased she was on herown behalf <strong>and</strong> on tliat <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ladies' Committee to havehad <strong>the</strong> pleasure <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> privilege <strong>of</strong> giving <strong>the</strong>se coloursto <strong>the</strong> regiment that <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Toronto would everbe jealous for <strong>the</strong> lionour <strong>of</strong> that regiment, <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>ytrusted <strong>and</strong> believed <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> would ever maintain <strong>the</strong>irown honour <strong>and</strong> retain <strong>the</strong>ir st<strong>and</strong>ards unsullied.Lieut.-Coloncl Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, in a few brief wordsbecoming to him both as " a soldier <strong>and</strong> a man," tlianked
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS. 39<strong>the</strong> ladies for <strong>the</strong>ir gift. He <strong>the</strong>n called upon thReverend John McCaul, D.D., to address <strong>the</strong>m.Dr. McCaul <strong>the</strong>n said it was with no ordinary pleasurehe addressed <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong> occasion was gratifying <strong>and</strong>honourable to all concerned, to<strong>the</strong> givers <strong>and</strong> receivers,to <strong>the</strong> ladies who had presented <strong>the</strong> colours, <strong>and</strong> to thosewho had received <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> he could with perfect proprietyterm <strong>the</strong> act a noble one. It was a most nobleact on <strong>the</strong> part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ladies, as <strong>the</strong>y testified by it to <strong>the</strong>interest <strong>the</strong>y felt in <strong>the</strong> corps, <strong>and</strong> at <strong>the</strong> same time gavea pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir liberality. By this public recognition<strong>the</strong>y had shown that <strong>the</strong>y felt <strong>the</strong> practical utility <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>force to <strong>the</strong> Province, <strong>and</strong> in explicit terms said, that ifwar should come, <strong>the</strong>y were ready to do <strong>the</strong>ir parts tosend forth <strong>the</strong>ir husb<strong>and</strong>s, bro<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> sons in defence<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir country, trusting that God in His infinite mercywould bring <strong>the</strong>m back to <strong>the</strong>m unharmed. The act wasalso honourable to <strong>the</strong> corps, as <strong>the</strong> donors in <strong>the</strong>ir addresssaid <strong>the</strong>y felt <strong>the</strong>y were confiding <strong>the</strong> colours toworthy men, who, in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong> war, would st<strong>and</strong> sideby side with <strong>the</strong> regiments <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regular service thatmight be sent out <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mo<strong>the</strong>r Country. When<strong>the</strong>y looked at <strong>the</strong> Queen's colour <strong>the</strong>y would remember<strong>the</strong>ir duty to <strong>the</strong> Empire <strong>of</strong> which <strong>the</strong>y formed a part<strong>and</strong> to <strong>the</strong> happiness <strong>the</strong>y enjoyed under <strong>the</strong> benign rule<strong>of</strong> its Most Gracious Sovereign, <strong>and</strong> when <strong>the</strong>y looked at<strong>the</strong> regimental colour <strong>the</strong>y would remember that <strong>the</strong>ymight be called on to defend <strong>the</strong>ir happy homes in thisfair <strong>and</strong> fertile country, <strong>the</strong> birth-place or <strong>the</strong> l<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>adoption <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m all, <strong>and</strong> in defending <strong>the</strong>ir homes <strong>the</strong>ywere also protecting <strong>the</strong>ir wives, daughters, mo<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>and</strong>
40 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.sisters. Dr. McCaul brought his remarks to a close bysaying that he was sure <strong>the</strong> men who formed <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>would sustain <strong>the</strong> honour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> colours <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>ywould be h<strong>and</strong>ed down to <strong>the</strong>ir successors, without ablemish upon <strong>the</strong> regiment, as emblems <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> love <strong>the</strong>ybore <strong>the</strong>ir country <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir devotion to <strong>the</strong>ir Queen.On <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong> Dr. McCaul's speech, Colonel Robertson<strong>and</strong> staff took up <strong>the</strong>ir positions at <strong>the</strong> saluting point on<strong>the</strong> western side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> grounds. The troops were drawnup in brigade order, " right in front," opposite.Then commenced <strong>the</strong> time-honoured <strong>and</strong> picturesqueceremony <strong>of</strong> " trooping <strong>the</strong> colours." To <strong>the</strong> vast majority<strong>of</strong> those present <strong>the</strong> scene was an absolutely new one,but to some on <strong>the</strong> ground, veterans who had served <strong>the</strong>ircountry in various parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> globe, it brought backmemories <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alameda in Gibraltar, <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh <strong>and</strong>Holyrood, <strong>of</strong> Dublin <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Phoenix Park, <strong>of</strong> Parkhurst,Isle <strong>of</strong> Wight, <strong>and</strong> its famous drill field, or <strong>of</strong> Malta <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> parade ground near Fort Ricasoli.Clieer after cheer was given as, in response to <strong>the</strong> word<strong>of</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> " <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers, to!your guards, slow march " <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> sergeants whowere drawn up in line at attention about one hundredyards in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>and</strong> facing <strong>the</strong> battalion, at oncebrought <strong>the</strong>ir swords <strong>and</strong> rifles to <strong>the</strong> " recover " <strong>and</strong>moved slowly towards <strong>the</strong> line, <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> playing a slowmarch.Arrived at <strong>the</strong> line <strong>the</strong> captains took up positionon <strong>the</strong> right flank <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company, <strong>the</strong>ir covering sergeantsin <strong>the</strong> rear, while <strong>the</strong> remaining <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong>sergeants passed to <strong>the</strong>ir proper places in <strong>the</strong> supernumeraryrank.
:PRESENTATION OF COLORS. 41Then <strong>the</strong> "troop" took place <strong>and</strong> afterwards <strong>the</strong>brigade marched past in open column in slow <strong>and</strong> quicktime, <strong>and</strong> in quarter distance column in quick time. Themarch past in slow time was splendidly done, <strong>and</strong> ascompany after company marched past <strong>the</strong> saluting point*<strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers giving <strong>the</strong> old-fashioned stately double salute,first with <strong>the</strong> sword <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n with <strong>the</strong> left h<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong>applause <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> onlookers was unstinted.Colonel Robertson made some very complimentaryremarks <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> troops marched <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> field.On July <strong>10th</strong>, 186:^, Th^ Gazette contained <strong>the</strong> followingnotification " <strong>10th</strong> or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> TorontoVolunteers."To be adjutant with <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> LieutenantJames Benson, Gentleman, late 2nd Volunteer RifleCompany, St. Catharines.Though it is scarcely necessary in writing a militaryhistory, to refer to <strong>the</strong> social life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men<strong>of</strong> any particular regiment, yet <strong>the</strong>re are certain socialevents which have an historic interest. Such was <strong>the</strong>celebrated ball given by <strong>the</strong> Duchess <strong>of</strong> Richmond, on<strong>the</strong> eve <strong>of</strong> Waterloo, <strong>and</strong> such also, was <strong>the</strong> first ball evergiven by <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> on December20th, 1863. It marked <strong>the</strong> commencement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment'srole as entertainers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pleasantest order, ^distinction which in <strong>the</strong> long years that have sinceelapsed has not grown less, even in <strong>the</strong> slightest degree.The Canada Gazette <strong>of</strong> April 29th, 1864, giving a list<strong>of</strong> those Militia Corps who had become entitled by pr<strong>of</strong>iciencyin drill <strong>and</strong> discipline, to <strong>the</strong> money prizes whichhad been awarded by Government in <strong>the</strong> several MilitaryDistricts <strong>of</strong> Upper Canada, remarked :
42 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRLNADIERS." His Excellency, <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, has observed,with much satisfaction, that in addition to <strong>the</strong>Corps named, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Infantry,Toronto, Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, with o<strong>the</strong>rs,although not entitled to prizes, have been favourablyreported upon for generalpr<strong>of</strong>iciency."Queen's Birthday passed <strong>of</strong>f with <strong>the</strong> usual parade <strong>and</strong>with <strong>the</strong> firing <strong>of</strong> a feu de joie. The birthday parade <strong>of</strong>1864 was <strong>the</strong> first <strong>of</strong> that kind that <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> had beenable to hold.On July 14th, 18G4, it was announced, under <strong>the</strong>heading " General Order " that Ensign George A. Shaw,who afterwards comm<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, <strong>and</strong> who was <strong>the</strong>na c<strong>and</strong>idate for a Commission in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, had receiveda second-class certificate for efficiency <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>Comm<strong>and</strong>ant <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Military Instruction atToronto.There was a change in <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> No. 8 Companyon September 23rd, 1864.Ensign L. P. Sherwood beingpromoted to <strong>the</strong> Lieutenancy caused by <strong>the</strong> resignation<strong>of</strong> Lieu^.enant Edward Stewart.Ow'iig to <strong>the</strong> disturbed state <strong>of</strong> political affairs in <strong>the</strong><strong>the</strong> year, 1864, muchUnited States towards <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong>trouble was caused to <strong>the</strong> Canadian Government bycertain persons committing acts which tended to infringe<strong>the</strong> conditions <strong>of</strong> neutrality assumed by Great Britain,regarding <strong>the</strong> great internecine contest that was <strong>the</strong>nwaging. On December 19th, 1864, were issued <strong>the</strong> following" General Orders."No 1. His Excellency, <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, ispleased to state he has given orders to call out for actual
——PRESENTATION OF COLORS. 43service, under <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong>" The Volunteer MilitiaAct," a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer Militia <strong>of</strong> this Province <strong>and</strong>that <strong>the</strong> same will consist <strong>of</strong> thirty companies <strong>of</strong> Rifles <strong>of</strong>Infantry to be hereafter named.No. 2. His Excellency desires that all <strong>of</strong>ficers comm<strong>and</strong>ingBattalions, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers comm<strong>and</strong>ing Companies(not in Battalion), will forthwith increase <strong>the</strong> strength<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir several Companies <strong>of</strong> Rifles or Infantry to 65non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men, <strong>and</strong> will hold <strong>the</strong>mselvesin readiness for immediate actual service whenHis Excellency may see fit to call out <strong>the</strong> same or anypart <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong>.On December 19th, 1864, a General Order was issuedto <strong>the</strong> following effect :" His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief is pleasedto state that he has given orders to call out for activeservice, under <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer MilitiaAct, a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volnnteer Militia <strong>of</strong> this Province,<strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> same will consist <strong>of</strong> thirty companies <strong>of</strong>rifles, or infantry, to be hereafter named."Four days later this was followed by <strong>the</strong> followingorder, datedHead-Quarters, Quebec, 23rd Dec, 1864, VolunteerMilitia General Order.No. 1. Referring to <strong>the</strong> General Order <strong>of</strong> December19th, is pleased to call out for active service <strong>the</strong> followingcompanies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> volunteer force.Then followed <strong>the</strong> names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> companies called out,<strong>and</strong> directions that <strong>the</strong>y should be formed into threeadministrative battalions, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> staff<strong>of</strong>l[icers for each battalion were duly gazetted.
44 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS,The Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, in a General Order addressedto <strong>the</strong> force, impressed upon <strong>the</strong>m " that <strong>the</strong>y were embodied,not for <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> warfare, but with <strong>the</strong>object <strong>of</strong> aiding <strong>the</strong> civil power in its efforts to preventaggression on <strong>the</strong> territories <strong>of</strong> a friendly state, on <strong>the</strong>part <strong>of</strong> persons enjoying <strong>the</strong> right <strong>of</strong> asylum in HerMajesty's dominions ; <strong>and</strong> to maintain, as regards Canada,complete neutrality with respect to<strong>the</strong> war existing in<strong>the</strong> United States, which Her Majesty has enjoined onall her subjects."None <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> were included in<strong>the</strong>se first battalions, which on April 21stwere relieved,<strong>and</strong> three new battalions formed in <strong>the</strong>ir stead, in <strong>the</strong>third <strong>of</strong> which No. 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 companies were composed bymen <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> CaptainsG. W. Musson <strong>and</strong> John Gibbs Ridout; <strong>the</strong> subaltern<strong>of</strong>ficers being Lieutenant G. McMurrich, Ensigns C.Connon<strong>and</strong> H. J. Browne.On Queen's birthday, 1865, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> were brigadedwith <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r troops in garrison, <strong>and</strong>fired a feu de joie. The detachment at Laprairie indulgedin a series <strong>of</strong> athletic contests in which <strong>the</strong> men<strong>of</strong> Captain Musson's company carried <strong>of</strong>f most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>prizes.The Laprairie camp broke up October 13th, 1865, <strong>the</strong>two companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> had returned to Toronto ashort time previously.Under date January 13th, 1865, <strong>the</strong> Gazette announced<strong>the</strong> retirement <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>of</strong> Captains McGrath, S<strong>and</strong>fordFleming <strong>and</strong> DeGrassi, also <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant Bescoby<strong>and</strong> Ensign Edv/ard Murphy.
::';LIEUT.-COL. CUMBERLAND RETIRES. 46The following appointment was gazetted :To be Captain, Ensign George W. Musson vice De-Grassi.The next appointment in connection with <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>was gazetted April 20th, 1865, it was as follows:To be Adjutant with <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Captain, LieutenantJohn Gibbs Ridout vice Benson, resigned.Lieutenant Ridout had just retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 100th, P.W.R.C.R., in which he had served since its formation in1858. Lieutenant Ridout, when at <strong>the</strong> Staff College, took<strong>the</strong> highest place in <strong>the</strong> examinations <strong>of</strong> his final yeardistancing by far every o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> service <strong>the</strong>n at <strong>the</strong> Staff"Lieutenant-ColonelCollege.every branch <strong>of</strong>Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, who had comm<strong>and</strong>ed<strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> since its first formation, retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> serviceon July 21st, 1865, when <strong>the</strong>Gazette contained <strong>the</strong> followingnotice<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto Volunteers.To be ^Lieutenant-Colonel, Major Alfred Brunei viceCumberl<strong>and</strong>, resigned.To mark <strong>the</strong> high appreciation <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> services renderednot only to <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> but to <strong>the</strong> militia force <strong>of</strong> Canadagenerally, by Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, it was<strong>of</strong>ficially notified in <strong>the</strong> Gazette as followsThe Governor-General <strong>and</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief hasbeen pleased to appoint Lieutenant- Colonel Frederic W.Cumberl<strong>and</strong> to be an extra Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency.When Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> severed his connectionwith <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> he issued as a regimentalorder, on August 8th, 1865, this valedictory address:
46 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL CJRENAD1ER8." Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, having been permittedby His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief toresign <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, cannotretire without expressing to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men his warm appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> soldierlyspirit evinced by all ranks throughout <strong>the</strong> period(nearly four years) during which he has had <strong>the</strong> honor<strong>of</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir willing obedienceto his orders <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> good-feeling which has so happilyunited <strong>the</strong>m as a military organization." The Lieutenant-Colonel deeply regrets <strong>the</strong> necessityfor his severance <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment, arising, as it solelydoes, <strong>from</strong> engagements no longer admitting <strong>of</strong> a dividedduty." He will always remember his associations with it asa very high honor <strong>and</strong> as a most acceptable <strong>and</strong> happyservice ; <strong>and</strong> he leaves it with <strong>the</strong> fullest confidence thatunder <strong>the</strong> zealous <strong>and</strong> devoted energy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> able <strong>of</strong>ficersucceeding to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Regiment will uphold<strong>and</strong> extend its reputation." By <strong>the</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> continues attachedto <strong>the</strong> Volunteers, <strong>and</strong> has been appointed to <strong>the</strong> personalstaff <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Governor- General. He cannot doubt that forthis honor he is largely indebtedto <strong>the</strong> high st<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Regiment it has been his privilage to comm<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong>he hopes that such a special mark <strong>of</strong> favor to it, in hisperson, will stimulate <strong>the</strong>pride <strong>of</strong> all ranks to maintain<strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> in a condition <strong>of</strong> permanent <strong>and</strong> honorableefficiency."In bidding <strong>the</strong> Regiment heartily farewell, Lieutenant-
:::LIEUT.-COL. CUMBERLAND RETIRES. 47Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> desires to express his best <strong>and</strong> mostfriendly wishes for <strong>the</strong> future well-being <strong>of</strong> every memberin it."In <strong>the</strong> Regimental Orders <strong>of</strong> August 8th, 1865, appeared<strong>the</strong> followingThe Lieutenant-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing directs that <strong>the</strong>farewel! order <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> beposted in <strong>the</strong> orders <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day, <strong>and</strong> in doing so he referswith great pleasure <strong>and</strong> satisfaction to <strong>the</strong> honors conferredon Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> by His Excellency<strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief, a satisfaction which he isconvinced will be felt by <strong>the</strong> Regiment, both on account<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gratification it must afford to Lieutenant-ColonelCumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> incentive which this precedentmust give to in^.reased efficiency in <strong>the</strong> Regiment.By order,(Signed,) J. GiUBS Ridout,Lieutenant-Colonel A. Brunei succeededCaptain <strong>and</strong> Adjutantcomm<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> at once issued <strong>the</strong> subjoined ordersto <strong>the</strong> vacantHeadquarters <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, TorontoVolunteers.Regimental OrderToronto, Aug. 8th, 186.'5.1. The Lieutenant-Colonel, in assuming comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Regiment, earnestly invites <strong>the</strong> active co-operation<strong>of</strong> all ranks in maintaining <strong>the</strong> corps in a state <strong>of</strong>efficiency worthy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spirit in which it was organized,<strong>and</strong> such as while sustaining <strong>the</strong> reputation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regimentwill satisfy <strong>the</strong> just expectations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>erin-Chief.
48 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.2. The Lieutenant-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing is convincedthat every <strong>of</strong>ficer will zealously devote himself to <strong>the</strong>maintenance <strong>of</strong> efficiency <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> support <strong>of</strong> discipline,<strong>and</strong> that while doing so <strong>the</strong>y will take such a generousinterest in <strong>the</strong> welfare <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir men as will in somemeasure compensate <strong>the</strong>m for any sacrifices <strong>the</strong>y may becalled upon to make in discharging <strong>the</strong>ir duty asvolunteers.3. And he is equally confident that <strong>the</strong> non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men will evince a soldierly appreciation<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> discipline <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> importance<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> implicit obedience toorders while on duty, whichis essential to <strong>the</strong> efficiency <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment, <strong>and</strong> willbest demonstrate <strong>the</strong> manly self-respect characteristic <strong>of</strong>men who know <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> privileges <strong>the</strong>y arearmed to defend.4. In urging on every member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps <strong>the</strong> zealousdischarge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir respective duties, <strong>the</strong> LieutenantColonel desires not to be forgetful <strong>of</strong> his own responsibilities.While on duty with <strong>the</strong> regiment, he will requiresuch obedience to orders as is due to <strong>the</strong> Queen's commission,which he has <strong>the</strong> honor to hold, <strong>and</strong> he will insiston <strong>the</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong> that discipline, without which aregiment degenerates into an armed mob, dangerous onlyto its friends. But he will also recognize in every wellconductedmember <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps a comrade <strong>and</strong> a friend,whose welfare it will be his pleasure <strong>and</strong> his duty topromote on all fitting occasions.By Order,(Signed,) J. GiBBS RiDOUT,Capt. <strong>and</strong> Adjt.
THE FENIAN RAIL. 49There was a good soldierly ring in this order, <strong>and</strong>every one who wished well to <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, was pleasedthat Lieutenant -Colonel Brunei had <strong>the</strong> courage to sayplainly what he meant, what he wanted, <strong>and</strong> what, s<strong>of</strong>ar as he was able, he intended to exact.Towards <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year 1865, much anxiety wascaused throughout <strong>the</strong> Province by <strong>the</strong> possibility, if not<strong>the</strong> extreme probability <strong>of</strong>troubles arising on <strong>the</strong> Canadianfrontier, by raids <strong>from</strong> what were known as <strong>the</strong>Fenians, an alien body inimical to Great Britain, locatedin <strong>the</strong> United States, <strong>and</strong> who pursued <strong>the</strong>ir nefariousmodes <strong>of</strong> procedure in defiance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American Republic<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> everyone else but <strong>the</strong>mselves. In consequence <strong>of</strong>this state <strong>of</strong> feeling, <strong>the</strong> following " General Order " wasissued.Head-Quarters,Ottawa, loth Nov., 1865.Militia General Orders,—His Excellency, <strong>the</strong> Administrator <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Government,<strong>and</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-chief, having had under consideration<strong>the</strong> possibility <strong>of</strong> raids or predatory incursons on <strong>the</strong>frontier <strong>of</strong> Canada, may be attempted during <strong>the</strong> winter,by persons ill-disposed to Her Majesty's Government, to<strong>the</strong> prejudice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Province, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> annoyance <strong>and</strong> injury<strong>of</strong> Her Majesty's subjects <strong>the</strong>rein.And being impressed with <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> aidingHer Majesty's troops in repelling such attempts, <strong>and</strong> withthat purpose <strong>of</strong> placing a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer Forceon active service.His Excellency directsThat one Volunteer company be called out for service,for as long a period as may be thought necessary byD
:—50 HISTORY OP THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.His Excellency, <strong>from</strong> each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> undermentioned places,viz,Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Morrisburg, Toronto, PortHope, Hamilton, Woodstock, London—<strong>the</strong>companies socalled out to be stationed at such places as His Excellency,<strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing shall direct.And that <strong>the</strong> said Volunteer Force shall, during <strong>the</strong>time it remains on active service, be placed under <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> His Excellency, Lieutenant-General Sir JohnMichel, comm<strong>and</strong>ing Her Majesty's forces in NorthAmerica ; that it shall be subject to <strong>the</strong> Queen's regulations<strong>and</strong> orders for <strong>the</strong> Army, to <strong>the</strong> Rules <strong>and</strong> Articles<strong>of</strong> War, to <strong>the</strong> Act forpunishing mutiny <strong>and</strong> desertion,<strong>and</strong> to all o<strong>the</strong>r laws applicable to Her Majesty's troopsin this Province, not inconsistentwith <strong>the</strong> Acts respecting<strong>the</strong> Volunteer Militia.Consequent upon <strong>the</strong> resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-ColonelCumberl<strong>and</strong>, Captain James Worthington succeeded to<strong>the</strong> Majority rendered vacant by Major Brunei's promotionto <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment. Lieutenant WilliamStcllery obtaining <strong>the</strong> Captaincy thus vacated.In Nov. 1865,Major John Worthington retired <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> regiment retaining his rank, his resignation beingpublished in <strong>the</strong> Gazette issued on Nov. <strong>10th</strong>.Captain Ridout also resigned <strong>the</strong> Adjutancy, but didnot sever his connection with <strong>the</strong> regiment.Lieutenant George McMurrich was appointed Adjutantin place <strong>of</strong> Captain Ridout, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> following promotions<strong>and</strong> appointments were also gazetted on <strong>the</strong> same day.<strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, No. 4 CompanyTo be Lieutenant, Ensign Arthur Coleman vice Stollery,promoted.
—THE FENIAN RAID. 61To be Surgeon, Dr. James H. Richardson, M.D.M.R.C.S^To be Assistant Surgeon, Dr. James Newcombe, M.DM.R.C.S.A little later <strong>the</strong>re were yet more appointments <strong>and</strong>promotions notified thus :General Orders.Head-Quarters.Ottawa, Dec. 1st, 1865.<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.To be Lieutenants, Ensign John M. Lawrence, viceMcMurrich, appointed Adjutant ; Ensign Charles Connon,vice James Isaac Dickey, removed.To be Ensigns (temporary), Charles James Henry Winstanley,Gentleman, Military School, vice Lawrence, promoted;Lewellyn H. Robertson, Gentleman, MilitarySehool, vice Connon, promoted ; Walter H. Barrett, Gentleman,Military School, vice Coleman, promoted.Lieutenant L. P. Sherwood severed his connection with<strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>. Dec. l()th, 1865, he on that day being promotedto a Captaincy in <strong>the</strong> Q O. R Ensign Harry J. Brownewas promoted to <strong>the</strong> Lieutenancy made vacant by <strong>the</strong>promotion <strong>of</strong> Captain Sherwood.There are various contradictions in <strong>the</strong> Gazette respecting<strong>the</strong> ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, for instance, Ensign He<strong>the</strong>ringtonis mentioned January <strong>10th</strong>, 1866, as having obtaineda Certificate, whereas Mr. He<strong>the</strong>rington's appointmentto an Ensigncy does not appear in <strong>the</strong> Gazette untilFeb. 2nd, just one fortnight later.On Feb. 2nd, <strong>the</strong> Gazette contained <strong>the</strong> following notifications:<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.
——52 HiSTORY OF- THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be Major, Captain John Boxall, vice Worthington,resigned.To be Captain, Lieutenant <strong>and</strong> Adjutant McMurrich,vice Steward, whose resignation is hereby accepted.To be Ensign, John W. H. He<strong>the</strong>rington, Gentleman.Lieutenant C. H. Connon assumed <strong>the</strong> duties <strong>of</strong>Adjutantin succession to Lieutenant McMurrich, promoted on<strong>the</strong> same date.March, 1866, was a stirring time for <strong>the</strong> MiHtia. On<strong>the</strong> 8th day <strong>of</strong> that nionth was issued <strong>the</strong> following" General Order."" His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-General <strong>and</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chiefdirects that <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment TorontoVolunteers be called out for service ; that <strong>the</strong> said corpsbe immediately assembled <strong>and</strong> billeted at <strong>the</strong>ir respectiveheadquarters,<strong>the</strong>re to await such orders as may bedirected by <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief."Of course <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> was only one among a greatmany o<strong>the</strong>rs who received a similar order.A long list <strong>of</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments appearedin <strong>the</strong> Gazette <strong>of</strong> March 2:3rd, 1866. They were as follows:<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.To be Captain, Lieutenant J.W. Lawrence, vice Richey,appointed Pay Master.To be LieutenantsEnsign James H. V/instanley, temporary. Military College,vice Lawrence, promoted.Ensign Frederick Richardson, viceAdjutant.To be Acting Ensigns (temporary)Connon, appointed
———:THE FENIAN RAID. 53Captain J.VV. Rolph, <strong>from</strong> 5th Battalion Service Militia,York.Lieutenant G. A. Shaw, <strong>from</strong> 3rd Battalion ServiceMilitia, York.To be Pay MasterCaptain John Richey, <strong>from</strong> No. 7 Company.<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Volunteers <strong>of</strong> Toiionto.To be CaptainLieutenant T. Brunei, vice Boxall, promoted, to date<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 22nd.To be LieutenantsEnsign John W. He<strong>the</strong>rington, viceLieutenant Mitchell is allowed torank.To be Ensigns (temporary)George Brunei, Gentleman, Military School.Brunei, promoted.retire, retaining hisAlex<strong>and</strong>er James Robertson, Gentleman, MilitarySchool.The following letters appeared in <strong>the</strong> Gazette on <strong>the</strong>date given, <strong>the</strong>y were as follows :Head Quarters.Ottawa, 20th April, 18(36.General Orders.Volunteer Militia.No. 1.His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-General <strong>and</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>erin-Chiefhas pleasure in publishing <strong>the</strong> following letterfor <strong>the</strong> information <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer Force in Canada" My Lord,—"DovvNiNfJ Street, 31st March, 1866." I have <strong>the</strong> honor to acknowledge <strong>the</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong>your Lordship's despatch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 9tb March, transmitting
54 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.a copy <strong>of</strong> an Approved Minute <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Executive Council<strong>of</strong> Canada, in which your Ministers signify <strong>the</strong>ir concurrencein <strong>the</strong> recommendation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Minister <strong>of</strong> Militiafor calling out a force <strong>of</strong> ten thous<strong>and</strong> volunteers in consequence<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> threatened raid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fenian conspiratorsupon Canada."Your Lordship also reports, in <strong>the</strong> same despatch<strong>the</strong> alacrity with which <strong>the</strong> summons has been answered." I have to signify to your Lordship <strong>the</strong> unqualifiedgratification felt by Her Majesty's Government, at <strong>the</strong>prompt <strong>and</strong> loyal spirit which <strong>the</strong> volunteers <strong>of</strong> Canadahave so signally manifested on this occasion." I have, etc.,"(Signed,) Edward Cardwell."On May 24th, 1866, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> paraded, six companiesstrong, under comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut. Col. Brunei, <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rtroops with whom <strong>the</strong>y were brigaded, being H. M. 47thFoot, <strong>the</strong> Q. O. R. <strong>of</strong> Canada, Garrison Militia Artillery<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Governor-General's Body guard. After parade,Sergeant Rogers, No. 5 Company, was presented by <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company ..ith a sword, he beingappointed armorer sergeant to <strong>the</strong> battalion.On May 25th, 1866, <strong>the</strong> following regimental orderwas published :" The Lieutenant-Colonel desires to express his high appreciation<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> good conduct <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, N, C. O's.,<strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment since tliey have been called outfor active duty, <strong>and</strong> to thank <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> readiness withwhich <strong>the</strong>y have yielded to discipline."The rngiment had been under arms in anticipation <strong>of</strong>trouble <strong>from</strong> Fenian sources, but it was thought that <strong>the</strong>
Fenians had given up <strong>the</strong>irTHE FENIAN RAID. 66foolhardy projects, <strong>and</strong> thatit was not necessary to keep <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> embodied ;few days though sufficed to dispel this illusion.a verySo completelywas <strong>the</strong> fear <strong>of</strong> trouble at rest, that even <strong>the</strong>guard over <strong>the</strong> drill shed, which had been furnished by<strong>the</strong> various regiments, was discontinued by Garrisonorder, dated May 28th, 1866.The Fenian Raid <strong>of</strong> 1860, is now a matter <strong>of</strong> somewhatancient history, <strong>and</strong> excepting for <strong>the</strong> part played in assistingto restore order by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rCanadian militia regiments, would possess little interestto any one. On <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>of</strong> June 1st, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> assembled <strong>and</strong> received peremptory orders to proceedto St. Catharines by train, at 4.30 <strong>the</strong> same day,Major Boxall comm<strong>and</strong>ed, vv^ith <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>ficers incomm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> companies 1 to 8 respectively. CaptainsMcMurrich, Hamilton, Moberley, Stollery, Musson, Lawrence,He<strong>the</strong>rington <strong>and</strong> Brunei, Lieut. -Colonel Bruneiwas in Montreal at <strong>the</strong> time, <strong>and</strong> as <strong>the</strong> troops wereordered <strong>of</strong>t' at only a few hours notice he was unable toget back so as to march with his men, though he assumed<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> frontier a few days later. The<strong>10th</strong> saw no actual warfare on this occasion, but weregreatly praised for <strong>the</strong>ir excellent behaviour <strong>and</strong> discipline.While in camp at Fort Erie no passes were allowed onany pretence, sickness, <strong>of</strong> course, excepted, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficerswere required to report <strong>the</strong>mselves to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer before leaving <strong>and</strong> on returning to camp.The <strong>10th</strong> while at Fort Erie furnished each day apatrol, consisting <strong>of</strong> one sergeant, one corporal <strong>and</strong> six
:66 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.men, also an outlying picquet, to " guard <strong>the</strong> rear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>camp ; " <strong>the</strong> orders do not say how many men were on<strong>the</strong> picquet.In <strong>the</strong> camp orders issued June 5, 18G6, LieutenantDawson, 47th Regiment, was appointed Brigade Major.This same <strong>of</strong>ficer subsequently served as Major with <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in <strong>the</strong> North- West campaign, <strong>and</strong>eventually comm<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> regiment.A general order was issued after <strong>the</strong> Fenian Raid ; itwas as followsHead Quarters,Ottawa, 22nd June, 18G6.General OrdersVolunteer Militia.No. .In releasing <strong>the</strong> volunteers for <strong>the</strong> present <strong>from</strong> activeduty, <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief desires to make knownto <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong>force, <strong>the</strong> pride <strong>and</strong> satisfaction with which he has<strong>the</strong>witnessed<strong>the</strong> patriotism <strong>and</strong> energy displayed by <strong>the</strong>m in<strong>the</strong>ir instantaneous response to <strong>the</strong> call to arms.The Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief wishes to express his admiration<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> promptitude with which, on <strong>the</strong> only occasionwhen an opportunity was affiDrded <strong>the</strong>m <strong>of</strong>meeting<strong>the</strong> enemy, <strong>the</strong> volunteers went under fire, <strong>and</strong> his deepsympathy with <strong>the</strong> friends <strong>and</strong> relatives <strong>of</strong> those who<strong>the</strong>re met a soldier's death.The discipline <strong>and</strong> good conduct <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> force while onservice has secured <strong>the</strong> approbation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir militarycomm<strong>and</strong>ers, <strong>and</strong> has been most favorably reported onto <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief.
LIELT.-COL. G. D. DAWSON.
58 HLSTOllY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Canada, relative to <strong>the</strong> Fenian movement in that province<strong>and</strong> to <strong>the</strong> measures taken by <strong>the</strong> Colonists for repellingany Fenian attack, I am directed by <strong>the</strong> F. M^Comm<strong>and</strong>ing-in-Chief, to request that you will acquaint<strong>the</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> State for War that H.R.H. having observed<strong>the</strong> alacrity, loyalty <strong>and</strong> zeal shown by <strong>the</strong> Volunteers <strong>and</strong> Militia forces <strong>of</strong> Canada, in having comeforward for <strong>the</strong> defence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> colony on <strong>the</strong> late tryingoccasion in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> troops, is very desirous <strong>of</strong> expressingto <strong>the</strong> Force his full appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir gallant<strong>and</strong> energetic behaviour, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> very great gratitication<strong>and</strong> satisfaction he has <strong>the</strong>reby experienced. * * *I am Sir,Your obedient servant,(Signed) W. F. Foster,Militarij Secretary.The Under Secretary <strong>of</strong> State for War.On August 13th, 18G(j, <strong>the</strong>1 0th were by J^rigade orderordered to be ready to move into camp on August 17,<strong>the</strong>y were " to take no personal ett'octs beyond knapsacks."Accordingly on Friday, August 17, <strong>the</strong> lOthtook <strong>the</strong>ir departuie <strong>from</strong> Toronto on board <strong>the</strong> steamerOsprey for St. Catharines, en route to Thorold. Theywere served out each man with fifty rounds <strong>of</strong> ball cartridge,though only going " into camp " for eight days,military authorities evidently thought it best to be readyfor <strong>the</strong> worst.The camp passed <strong>of</strong>f though witliout any incidentoccurring outside <strong>the</strong> daily routine <strong>of</strong> military duty,drills <strong>and</strong> parades followed each o<strong>the</strong>r with regularity,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re was nothing to disturb anyone.
:;THE FENIAN RAID. 59There were yet more changes in <strong>the</strong> Regiment towards<strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>the</strong>y were as contained in <strong>the</strong> followingextractOttawa, December 28th, 18G6.<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.To be Captains, Lieutenant John Patterson, vice Sherwoodwhose resignation is hereby accepted ; LieutenantArthur Coleman, vice Lawrence whose resignation ishereby accepted.To be Lieutenants, Ensign George Brunei, M.S., vicePatterson promoted ; Ensign George Alex<strong>and</strong>er Shaw,M.S., vice Coleman promoted.To be Ensigns, Frederick Barlow Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, gentleman,temporary, M. S., vice He<strong>the</strong>rington promotedJ^rancis E. Boswell, gentleman, temporary, M.S., viceRichardson promoted; F. H. Noverre, gentleman, viceBarrett promoted ; Robert L. Killaly, gentleman, t
:60 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lloyal grenadiers.Glneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 15th February, 1867.No. 3. The following <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer Militia<strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idates for appointments <strong>the</strong>rein, having appearedbefore Boards <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers at Kingston <strong>and</strong> Toronto, for<strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong>having <strong>the</strong>ir qualification tested have receivedcertificates as follows, viz.:Captain Harry John Browne, <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, Toronto.Captain John Watson He<strong>the</strong>rington, <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>,Toronto.<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.April 5th, 1867.To be Ensign, William D. Rogers, gentleman, vice Shawpromoted.A very important change in <strong>the</strong> armament <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corpstook place in June, 1867, when <strong>the</strong> Spencer rifles in possession<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment were called into store, <strong>and</strong>" Snider Enfields " issued in <strong>the</strong>ir place. What a change<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> armament <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> active militia as it had beenonly a few years earlier. Then, anything was goodenough to arm <strong>the</strong>m with, but in 1867 nothing was toogood.Queen's Birthday parade in 1867 passed <strong>of</strong>f as usual,<strong>and</strong> on July Ist, 1867, <strong>the</strong> first Dominion Day was celebratedby a parade <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r militia regiments.Under <strong>the</strong> new Constitution <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> country it isinterestingto note who were <strong>the</strong> first Dominion <strong>of</strong>iicers in <strong>the</strong><strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, Their names are contained in <strong>the</strong> followingextract <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gazette
:<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 61Head Quarters,Ottawa, 9th August, 1867.General Orders.VOLUNTEFR MiLlTIA.No. 1.Tenth BattaUon <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment Toronto Volunteers.To be Lieutenants, En8i
:62 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Thomas Thompson, Esquire, vice Musson, resigned.To be Lieutenant, William Adamson, vice Connon, resigned.To be Ensigns (temporary), James Wiley <strong>and</strong> WilliamJohn Ramsey, M. S.There was little to note in <strong>the</strong> next few months, butin <strong>the</strong> late spring <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> next year <strong>the</strong>re were againmany changes notified <strong>of</strong>ficially thusHead Quarters,Ottawa, 8th May, 1868.General Orders.Volunteer Militlv.No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> TorontoVolunteers.To be Captains, Lieut. Walter H. Barrett, viceJ. Paterson,resigned.Lieut. Fred B. Cumberl<strong>and</strong> (temporary), M. S., vice G.R. Hamilton, resigned.Lieut. Wm. D. Rogers, vice Browne, appointed adjutant.Lieut. George A. Boomer (temporary), M.S.To be Lieutenants, Ensign Alex. J. Robertson (temporary),M.S., vice Barrett, promoted.Ensign W. H. Noverre, vice Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, promoted.Ensign Lewis H. Moti'att (temporary), M. S., viceRogers, promoted.Ensign Philip Vankonghnet (temporary), M. S., viceBoomer, promoted.Ensign William John Ramsey (temporary), M.S., vic6C. J. H. Winstanley, resigned.Joseph Marshall, vice Frederick Richardson, resigned.
THE FENIAN tlAlD. 63To be Ensigns, Andrew Fleming, acting till fur<strong>the</strong>rorders, vice Robertson, promoted.Wm. H. Dudley, vice Noverre, promoted.Ebcnezer Bryant, vice IVr<strong>of</strong>Fatt, promoted.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Ensign J. W. Rolph is hereby accepted.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 15th May, 1868.General Orders.VOLLNTEER MiLlTIA.No. 2. Tenth, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto Volunteers.Ensign Andrew Fleming, having obtained<strong>the</strong> necessarycertificate <strong>of</strong> qualification, is now confirmed in hisrank <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> his appointment.There was <strong>the</strong> usual Queen's Birthday parade onMay24th, 1808, at which <strong>the</strong> regiment made a good showing<strong>and</strong> on Monday, June 22nd, formed a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Brigadewhich assembled on <strong>the</strong> Spadina-avenue commonfor inspection by <strong>the</strong> Major-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong>troops in Canada.Only one change took place in <strong>the</strong> commissioned ranks<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ] 0th during <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> year, it was this :To be Ensign (tempora^-y), Edwin G. Curtiss, M.S., viceRolph, resigned. Dated, July 12th, 1868.Promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments, resignations <strong>and</strong> retirements,followed thick <strong>and</strong> fast in those days among <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>l^cers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lOtli. In <strong>the</strong> seven <strong>and</strong> a half years <strong>the</strong>corps had been embodied, it had had nearly one hundred<strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>and</strong> yet <strong>the</strong>y came <strong>and</strong> yet <strong>the</strong>y went.A long list <strong>of</strong> changes appeared in <strong>the</strong> Gazette <strong>of</strong> July16th, 1809, <strong>and</strong> to underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>m better, G. O.'s issuedon September <strong>10th</strong> <strong>and</strong> November V2i\i, 18G9, are alsogiven. They were as follows :
:64 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> -loyal grenadiers.Head Quarters,Ottawa, <strong>10th</strong> July, 1869.General Orders.Volunteer Militia.No. 2. Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto Volunteers.To be Major, Captain William Stollery, vice JamesWorthington, who is allowed to retii'e, retaining his rank.To be Captain, Lieutenant Lewis H. M<strong>of</strong>fatt, M.S., viceStollery, promoted.To be Lieutenants, Ensign Wm. H. Dudley, vice M<strong>of</strong>fatt,promoted.Ensign Edwin G. Curtiss, vice Robertson, resigned.The resignations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>ficers are herebyaccepted, viz.Captain G. A. Boomer.Captain <strong>and</strong> Adjutant, H. J.Browne.Ensign F. E. Boswell.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 23rd July, 1869.General Orders.Volunteer Militia.No. 3. Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto Volunteers.To be Captain, Ensign Andrew Fleming, vice Boomer,resigned.Head Quarters,Ottawa, <strong>10th</strong> Sept., 1869.General Oiiders.Volunteer Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battallion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> TorontoVolunteers.With reference to <strong>the</strong> General Order No. 2, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 16thJuly last, Captain <strong>and</strong> Adjutant H. J. Browne, is nowpermitted to retire, retaining his rank.•'
:<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 65Head Quartebs,Ottawa, 12th Nov., 1869.General Orders.Unattached List.No. 1.To be Captain, Lieutenant Edwin G. Ciirtiss, <strong>from</strong> <strong>10th</strong>Battalion Vohinteer Militia, Toronto.The regiment was inspected by <strong>the</strong> Adjutant-General,on September 2.'3rd, 1869, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> result was that <strong>the</strong>yreceived unstinted praise <strong>from</strong> that <strong>of</strong>ficial, he complimenting<strong>the</strong>m " on <strong>the</strong> excellent condition <strong>of</strong>clothing <strong>and</strong> accoutrements, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir arms,<strong>the</strong>ir manly <strong>and</strong> soldierlikeappearance on parade."On October 2nd, 1869, <strong>the</strong> regiment paraded for inspectionby H.R.H., Prince Arthur, who distributed <strong>the</strong>prizes gained by <strong>the</strong> men in <strong>the</strong> rifle matches. On October4th, appeared <strong>the</strong> following Regimental Order, whichspeaks for itselfRegimental Ordkr." The Lieut.-Colonel has been comm<strong>and</strong>ed by H.R.H.,Prince Arthur, to express to <strong>the</strong> regiment <strong>the</strong> gratificationhe felt in presenting <strong>the</strong> prizes on <strong>the</strong> 2n(l inst., <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> more especially as never before having been calledupon to act in a similar capacity, it was peculiai-ly agreeableto H.R.H. that <strong>the</strong> first occasion <strong>of</strong> such a natureshould, be in connection with a regiment <strong>of</strong> Canadianvolunteers."The regiment received a General Order <strong>from</strong> HeadQuarters, dated 2nd June, 1870, to <strong>the</strong> effect that ": Referringto paragrapli 54 <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> " Regulations <strong>and</strong> Ordersfor <strong>the</strong> Active Militia, etc.," 1870, it is hereby notifiedE
:66 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.that promotions are, <strong>and</strong> shall so continue to be, made'according to seniority.'"The year 1870 saw just as many changes among <strong>the</strong>commissioned ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, as had any <strong>of</strong> thosewhich had preceded it, <strong>the</strong>re being no less than twelvenew appointments in June alone. In that month <strong>the</strong>Gazette contained <strong>the</strong> following noticeGeneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 30th June, 1870.Volunteer Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> TorontoVolunteers.To be Captains,lieutenant William Adamson, V.B.,vice G. McMurrich, retired retaining rank.Lieutenant William John Ramsey, V.B., vice W. H.Barrett, retired retaining rank.Lieutenant Joseph Marshall, V.B., M.S., vice W. D.Rogers, retired retaining rank.To be Lieutenant, Ensign Ebenezer Brant, V.B., viceMarshall, promoted.Benjamin Coleman, V.B., vice Adamson, promoted.To be Ensigns, Andrew Anderson, M.S., vi^ Bryant,promoted.John B. Allison, M.S., vice J. S. Capreole, resigned.Powell Martin, M.S., vice J.Wiley, left limits.N. Gordon Bigelow, (provisionally.)Malcolm Morrison, (provisionally.)Charles Price, (provisionally.)Daniel Spry, (provisionally.)
General Ordeks (6)Active Militia.—THE FENIAN RAID. 67The resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieut. A. J. Robertson is herebyaccepted.In October, 1870, a General Order was issued orderingthat " The drill <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment will hereafter be in accordancewith <strong>the</strong> Field Exercise published by authorityfor 1870."Two more appointments were gazetted just at <strong>the</strong> end<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>the</strong>se :General Orders.Head Quarters.Ottawa, 7th December, 1870.Volunteer Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> TorontoVolunteers.To be Lieutenants, Ensign P. IVlartin, ]\I.S., vice E,Bryant, left limits.John Patterson, M.S., vice P. Van Koughnet, left limits.Lieutenant-Colonel Brunei retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> in January, 1871, though it was not<strong>of</strong>ficially announced until <strong>the</strong>following month, when onFebruary 24th <strong>the</strong> Gazette contained this notice :No. 2. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenant-Colonei, Major John Boxall, V.B.,vice A. Brunei, retired, retaining rank.On April 6th following. Captain John Watson He<strong>the</strong>ringtonwas promoted to <strong>the</strong> majority rendered vacantby Major Boxall's promotion.
——:68 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.In June, 1871, <strong>the</strong> regiment went into camp at iS'iagara<strong>and</strong> when it was broken up was favorably reported onby <strong>the</strong> inspecting <strong>of</strong>ficers. In <strong>the</strong> following year <strong>the</strong>ywere also encamped at <strong>the</strong> same place, <strong>from</strong> June 13thto 26th, <strong>and</strong> again received commendation for <strong>the</strong>ir appearance<strong>and</strong> drill.On June 2nd, 1S71, <strong>the</strong> following appointments <strong>and</strong>resignations appeared in <strong>the</strong> Gazette :No. 4. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto.To be Lieutenant, Ensign Andrew Anderson, M.S.,vice B. Coleman, left limits.The resignations <strong>of</strong> Ensign Malcolm Morrison <strong>and</strong>Daniel Spry arehereby accepted.This was succeeded on June 6th by <strong>the</strong> order following:General Orders.No. 8. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto.To be Captain, Lieutenant George Brunei, M.S., viceHe<strong>the</strong>rington, promoted.From May, until September in 1872, almost every<strong>of</strong>ficer in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> who had held a commission on<strong>the</strong> preceding New Year's Day, left <strong>the</strong> corps, as is witnessedby <strong>the</strong> following extracts <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> GazeMeHead Quarters,—Ottawa, <strong>10th</strong> May, 1872.General Order (1:^).,Active Militia.No, 3. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenant, Robert F. Joseph, M.S.
THE FENIAN RAID.G9To be Ensigns, Edwcard A. Millard, M.S., vice Anderson,promoted.Thomas T. Rolph, M.S., vice Martin, promoted.R. G. Hirschfelder, M.S., vice Morrison, resigned.John T. Thompson, M.S., vice Spry, resigned.William Henry Weston, M.S., vice J, B. Allison, leftlimits.John Bailey, M.S., vice C. Price, retired on account<strong>of</strong>ill-health.W. A. Phipps (provisionally).Captain <strong>and</strong> Paymaster Rufus Skinner ishereby permittedto retire with <strong>the</strong> honorary lank <strong>of</strong>General Orders (16)Head Quarteks,Active Militia.Captain.Ottawa, 7th June, 1872.No. 1. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment <strong>of</strong> Toronto.To be Captains, Lieutenant Frank H. Noverre, V.B.,vice William Adamson, who isretaining rank, as a special ca.se.hereby permitted to retireLieutenant John Patterson, ]\I.S., vice T ewis H.M<strong>of</strong>i'at, retired retaining rank.Lieutenant Andrew Anderson, M S.. vice F. B. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>,left limits.To be Lieutenants, Ensign Edward A. Millard, M.S.,vice Noverre, promoted.Ensign T. Rolph, M.S., vice Patterson, promoted.Ensign R. G. Hirschfelder, M.S., vice Anderson, promoted.Ensign John T. Thompson, M.S.
70 HISTORY- OF THE ROYAL ORENADIERS.Ensign William llunry Weston, M.S., vice W. H.Dudley, resigned.Ensign John Bailey, M.S.Ensign W. A. Phipps, M.S.To be Ensigns, Samuel Lawrence, M.S., vice Biifelow,appointed Paymaster.W. B. Oanavan, M.S., vice Millard, promoted.Robert T. Martin, M.S., viceRolph, promoted.Albert Bradley, provisionally, vice Hirscht'elder, promoted.James Ramsay, provisionally, vice Thompson, promoted.Gilbert Brown, provisionally, vice Bailey, promoted.E. F. Green, provisionally, vice Phipps, promoted.Arthur Chapman, provisionally, vice Weston, promoted.Robert S. Martin, provisionally.To be Paymaster, Ensign Nelson Gordon Bigelow, viceSkinner, retired.To be Quartermaster, John Metcalfe, vice D. McLellan^left limits..,,; ,To be Assistant-Surgeon, James Elliott Graham, Esquire,M.D., vice James Newcombe, leftGeneral Orders (19),limits.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 12th July, 187*2.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Ensign <strong>from</strong> 13th June, 1872, William HenryCooper, M.S.
:<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 71Head Quarters,Ottawa, 6th SeptemLer, 1892.General Orders.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenant, Ensign Samuel Lawrence, M.S.From many causes, during <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-Colonel Boxall, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> did not progress or evenmaintain its st<strong>and</strong>ing ;for one thing, <strong>the</strong> excitementcaused by <strong>the</strong> Fenian Raid had entirely subsided, <strong>and</strong>for ano<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>re was not much interest at that timetaken by <strong>the</strong> general public ei<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> corps or in itsaffairs.The following promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments occurredearly in ] 873. They were thus gazetted :General Orders.Active Militia.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 14th Feb., 1873.No. 1, Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, or <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, Toronto.To be Captain : Lieutenant Powell Martin, M. S.. viceJ. Marshall, left limits.To be Lieutenant : Ensign William B. Canavan, M. S.,vice Martin promoted.To be Ensigns: H. J. Hill, M. S., vice Canavan promoted.J. T. Jones, provisionally, vice R. T. Martin, left limits.The foregoing were shortly afterwards followed by<strong>the</strong>se
72 history- <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 25th April, 1873.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, or <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, Toronto.To be Captains : Lieutenant Thomas T. Rolph, M.S.,vice P.Martin, appointed Adjutant.Lieutenant Rudolph G. Hirsehfelder, M.S., vice GeorgeBrowne;, left limits.To be Ensigns : Alfred E. Hirsehfelder, M.S., vice G.Browne, deceased.Frederick W. Unitt, M.S., vice R. S. Martin, deceased.To be Adjutant : Captain Powell Martin, M.S., viceH. J. Browne, retired.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant Robert F. Joseph ishereby accepted.Memo.—Adverting to G. 0., 14th February, 1873,Captain Powell Martin takesrank as Captain <strong>from</strong> 7thJune, 1872, next after Captain Frank H. Noverre.On November 21st, 1873, Lieutenant -Colonel Boxallretired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, accompanied byMajor J. W. He<strong>the</strong>rington, <strong>and</strong> Major Stollery assumedcomm<strong>and</strong>. For two years <strong>the</strong> lOth had no Lieutenant-Colonel, Major Stollery, though in comm<strong>and</strong>, not beinggazetted to <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant- Colonelcy until November5th, 1875.On December 2r)th, 1873, <strong>the</strong> following General Orderappeared :No. 1. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, or <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, Toronto.To bo Major, Captain <strong>and</strong> Brevet Major, Arthur Coleman,V.B., vice J. W. He<strong>the</strong>rington.
:THE FENIAN RAID. 73On February 27th, 1874, Captain <strong>and</strong> Adjutant Powellretired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>the</strong> fact <strong>of</strong> his doing soduly published <strong>from</strong> Head Quarters.beingThere were several more changes in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> duringApril <strong>and</strong> May in <strong>the</strong> same year, <strong>the</strong>y were publishedthusGeneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, lOtli April, 1874.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Captains : Lieutenant John T. Thompson, M.S.,vice A. Coleman promoted.Lieutenant William Birch Canavan, M. S., vice G. A.Shaw appointed Adjutant.To be Lieutenant : Ensign Arthur Chapman, M.S., viceE. A. Millard, deceased.Ensign Henry J.Ensign Alfred E. Hirschfelder,M.S., vice R. G. Hirchfelderpromoted.Hill, M.S., vice T. T. Rolph, promoted.Ensign F. W. Unitt, M.S., vice J. T. Thompson promoted.To be Ensign :FrederickA. Caston, M.S., vice AlbertBradley left limits.Samuel Piatt, M.S., vice James Ramsay resigned.Edwin D. A. De la Hooke, M.S, vice J. T. Jones resigned.Allan Stuart Scott, provisionally, vice W. H. Cooperresigned.To be Adjutant :Alex<strong>and</strong>er Shaw, M.S., vice P. Martin.Captain<strong>and</strong> Brevet Major Georgo
:74 history' <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 8th May, 1874.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth BattaHon, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.Adverting to No. 1 <strong>of</strong> General Orders, 25th April, 1873,<strong>the</strong> acceptance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant RobertF. Joseph is hereby cancelled. Lieutenant Joseph revertingto his former position in <strong>the</strong> Battalion.The usual drills <strong>and</strong> inspections took place in 1874<strong>and</strong> 1875, but unfortunately matters in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> were ata very low ebb, <strong>and</strong> it was felt by everyone that changesmust, sooner or later, be effected or <strong>the</strong> regiment wouldcease to exist except upon paper.Ensign Gaston, now <strong>the</strong> senior Captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> h^d joined <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> in April, as did severalo<strong>the</strong>rs whose names have already been given. In <strong>the</strong>course <strong>of</strong>thus notifiedGeneral Ordkrs.<strong>the</strong> summer yet more changes were made <strong>and</strong>. Ottawa,Head Quarters,13th August, 1875.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Captain : Lieutenant William Henrj; Weston,M.S., vice R. G. Hirschfelder, left limits.To be Lieutenant: Ensign F. A. Caston, M.S., viceRobert F. Joseph, resigned.To be Ensign provisionally :Charles Reid, vice Caston,promoted.Edwin Alf. Mumford, vice Allan Stuart Scott, resigned-
<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 76General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, Lst (October, 1875.Active Militia.No. 2. Tentli Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto,'^i'o be Captain : Lieutenant John Bailey, M.S., viceWilliam John Ramsay, retired retainiiiL^ rank.General Orders.AcTivK Militia.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 5th Nov., 1875.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenant-Colonel : Major <strong>and</strong> Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel,William Stollery, V.B., vice Boxall, retired.General OrdersHead Quarters,Ottawa, 19th Nov., 1875.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Ren-iiDont, Toronto.To be Ensign, Joseph H. Mead, M.!:?., vice Hill, promoted.General Orders (32).Active Militia.Head Quartkrs,Ottawa, 8r(l Dec, 1875.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Major : Brevet Major <strong>and</strong> Adjutant, George Alex.Shaw, M.S., vice He<strong>the</strong>rington.
——76 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be Adjutant: Lieutenant Frederick W. Uuitt, M.S.,vice Shaw.For a time in 1876 it looked as if <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> weregoing to pull <strong>the</strong>mselves toge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>re being very fewresignations among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> companies maintaining<strong>the</strong>ii" strength. On June 2nd, Ensign Scott retired,<strong>and</strong> G. B. Gordon was appointed to <strong>the</strong> vacant Ensigncy.In December <strong>the</strong> Gazette contained this notification:General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 15th December, 1876Active Militia.No. 8. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenants : Ensign Edwin D. A. De la Hooke,M.S., vice Sanniel Lawrence, retired.Ensign Joseph H. Mead, M.S.'J'o be Ensigns, provisionally : L. A. Lovekin, viceSamuel Piatt, resigned.W. G. Andrews, vice Edwin Alfred Mumford, resigned.Alex<strong>and</strong>er A. Leith, vice De la Hooke, promoted.Frederick Deane Griffith, vice Mead, promoted.Among <strong>the</strong> winners <strong>of</strong> gold medals by <strong>the</strong> Wimbledondetachment <strong>of</strong> 1875, were three members <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Battalion, viz. :—Privates James R. Mills, Wm.Crint, <strong>and</strong> A. Bell.Their names were recorded <strong>and</strong> publishedin <strong>the</strong> General Orders issued <strong>from</strong> Ottawa onMarch 9th, 1877, more than eighteen months after <strong>the</strong>event.The changes in <strong>the</strong> Regiment during 1877 were notvery numerous. They are thus recorded :
Militia General Orders.<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 77Head Quarters,Ottawa, 9th March, 1877.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Ensign, provisionally, William Alex<strong>and</strong>er Bell.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 22nd June, 1877.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, <strong>of</strong> Toronto.To be Ensign, provisionally : Quarter Master Sergeant-George Maurice Furnival, vice G. B. Gordon, resigned.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Ensign W. G. Andrews is herebyaccepted.Militia Gener/l Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 24th i\ugust, 1877.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Ensign, provisionally : Henry McCulloch, viceAndrews, resigned."Head Quarters,Ottawa, 21st December, 1877General Orders.Active Militia.No. 6.Tenth Battalion, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.Captain Frank A. Noverre <strong>and</strong> Lieutenant ArthurWcllesley Chapman are hereby permitted to retire, retaining<strong>the</strong>ir respective ranks.
—78 HISTORY "OF THE ROYAL GRKNADIERS.On March 18tli, 1878, a detachment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> wereordered out for active service, " in aid <strong>of</strong> civil power,"consisting <strong>of</strong> Captains Anderson, Thompson, a suhaltern<strong>and</strong> 80 men. They were under arms for two days.Unhappily in 1878 <strong>the</strong> changes in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> were verynumerous. They were <strong>the</strong> following:General Orders,Head Quar'I'ki^s,Ottawa, i5th March, 1878.Active Militia.No. 4.Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, or <strong>Royal</strong> RegimentToronto.To be Ensigns :Hirschfelder, promoted.SergeantThomas Flynn, M.S., viceSergeant William M. Cooper, provisionally, vice ITnitt,promoted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 18th April, 1878.Active Militia. .No. 7. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, or <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Captain :M. S., vice Noverre, retired.General Orders.LieutenantWilliam Arthur Phipps,Active Militia.Hkad Quart krs,Ottawa, 19th July, 1878.No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.
To be Captain : LieutenantTHE FENIAN RAID. 79Henry J. Hill, M.S., viceWilliam Birch Canavan, retired, retaining rank.To be Lieutenants: Ensign Charles Reid, V.B., viceChapman, retired.Ensign Thomas Flynn, M.S., vice Hill, promoted.Lieutenant jmd Adjutant Frederick W. I^nitt, M.S., tohave <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong>General Orders.Captain.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 2nd August, 1878.Active MiLriTA.No, 5. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Assistant-Surgeon : JohnHenry McCollum,Esquire, vice James Elliott Graham, whose resignation ishereby accepted.General Orders.Head Quartkrs,Ottawa, 6th September, 1878.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth l)attalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Captain :Lieutenant Edwin D. A. De la Hooke,M.S., vice Thomas Thompson retired retaining rank.To be -ind Lieutenants : John Cleghorn, V.B., viceHenry McCulloch, left limits.Sergeant Neil McEachren (pj-ovisionally) vice Flynn,promoted.
80 history. <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.Head Quarters,General Orders.Ottawa, 4th October, 1878.Active Militia.No. 4 Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Ref^iment,Toronto.M(^mo.— No. 2 <strong>of</strong> General Orders (20), 6th September,1878, is hereby amended in <strong>the</strong> appointments " To beLieutenant " by substituting <strong>the</strong> words " John Cleghorn,V.B,, <strong>from</strong> Retired List <strong>of</strong> Captains," for John Cleghorn,Gentleman, V.B.Head Quarters,General Orders.Ottawa, 27th December, 1878.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.Major Arthur Coleman is hereby permitted to retire,retaining rank.The resignativ^n <strong>of</strong> Captain Andrew Fleming is herebyaccepted.In 1879 Captain Anderson <strong>and</strong> 2nd Lieutenant Mills<strong>of</strong> tlie <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> formed a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> team sent<strong>from</strong> Canada to Wimbledon to <strong>the</strong> great annual rifleshooting contest.The year 1879 was an eventful one for <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>if <strong>the</strong> changes among its <strong>of</strong>ficers is any criterion, <strong>the</strong>ywere very numerous, a long list appeared early in <strong>the</strong>year, it was as follows :
—<strong>the</strong> fenian raid. 81General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 7th February, 1879.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Captain :Fleming', ref;.igned.LieutenantF. A. Gaston, M.S., viceTo be Lieutenants : 2nd Lieutenant <strong>and</strong> Hon. Captain,John Cleghorn, V.B., vice Caston, promoted.2nd Lieutenant George Maurice Furnival, V.B., viceHill, promoted.2nd Lieutenant William M. Cooper, V.B., vice De laHooke, promoted.To bp 2nd Lieutenant :vice Cleghorn, promoted.WilliamM. McSpadden, M.S.^Sergeant C. H. Smith (provisionally), vice Furnival,promoted.William Manly German (provisionally), late LieutenantNo 1. Company, 15th Battalion, vice Cooper,promoted.The foregoing was followed by this :Genekal Orders.Active Militia.Head Quarters,Ottawa, IGth May, 1879.No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Lieutenant :M.S., vice Hirschfelder, transferred,F2ud Lieutenant W. M. McSpadden,
——82 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be 2jk1 Lieutenants : EdwinFlynn, promoted.A. Smith, M.S., vicePrivate James Robert Mills (provisionally) vice McSpadden,promoted.The following interesting G. 0. was issued towards <strong>the</strong>end <strong>of</strong>:<strong>the</strong> summer <strong>of</strong> 1879Head Quarters,Ottawa, 1st August, 1879.General Orders.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.This Battalion is hereby permitted to adopt <strong>and</strong> useon <strong>the</strong> helmet plate, <strong>the</strong> following description <strong>of</strong> badge :In centre on shield, figure 10 with crown on top ;behindboth, <strong>and</strong> showing above crown <strong>and</strong> 10, a sheaf <strong>of</strong> spears ;on dexter side, Thistle <strong>and</strong> Shamrock ; on sinister side,Roses, <strong>and</strong> in base. Maple Leaves. The shield surroundedwith garter, bearing <strong>the</strong> motto, '' Ready, aye Ready,"which is surrounded by a wreath <strong>of</strong> laurel leaves, behindwhich <strong>and</strong> extending outside wreath, a military star.The whole surmounted by a <strong>Royal</strong> Crown.Tb'j resignation <strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenant Charles R. Smithwas notified on <strong>the</strong> same date.On December otli, 1879, Lieutenant-Colonel Stolleryretired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, retaining his rank.Captains Thomas T. Rolph, W. H. Weston, <strong>and</strong> HenryJ. Hili, retired on <strong>the</strong> same date, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gazette containedin addil.ion <strong>the</strong> following notifications :2nd Lieutenant L. A. Lovekin having left limits, hisname is hereby removed <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>active Militia.
THE FENIAN RAID. 83The re:;ignation <strong>of</strong> 2n
—84 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Captain <strong>and</strong> Adjutant Frederick W. Unitt, M.S., ishereby permitted to resign <strong>the</strong> Adjutancy only.The resignation <strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenant William A. Bell <strong>and</strong>Quartermaster John Metcalfe is hereby accepted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 12th March, 1880.Active Militia.No. 3.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.Surgeon-Major James H. Richardson is hereby permittedto retire, retaining rank.Memo.—Thi.\t portion <strong>of</strong> No. 4 <strong>of</strong> General Orders (29),5th December, 1879, dispensing with <strong>the</strong> services <strong>of</strong> CaptainsThomas T. Roiph <strong>and</strong> William Henry Weston ishereby cancelled. Those <strong>of</strong>ficers are <strong>the</strong>refore restoredto <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>and</strong> positions previously held by <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong>Battalion. That portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same General Orderwhich substitutes <strong>the</strong> resignation <strong>of</strong> Major Arthur Colemanfor his retirement, " retaining rank," is also herebycancelled, which restores Major Coleman to <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong>" retired " <strong>of</strong>ficers, retaining rank.After a period <strong>of</strong> four months, <strong>the</strong> vacancy in <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1 0th was filled up by this Order:GeneraiOrders.Active Militia.Head Quarters.Ottawa, 9th April, 1880.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.To be Lieutenant-Col'^nel : Major George Alex<strong>and</strong>erShaw, M.S., vice Stollery, retired.
THE FENIAN RAID. 85To be Major : Captain Thomas Taylor Rolph, M.S., viceShaw, promoted.To be Surgeon :Assistant-Surgeon John Henry McCollum,M.D., vice Ricbn.rdson, retired.To be Assistant-Surgeon : Robert Allan Pyne, Esquire,M.D., vice McColluni, promoted.Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw had served in <strong>the</strong> ActiveMilitia for about ten years, <strong>and</strong> was <strong>the</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>son <strong>and</strong>great gr<strong>and</strong>son <strong>of</strong> two famous soldiers. His fa<strong>the</strong>r hadalso served in <strong>the</strong> Militia <strong>of</strong> Canada during <strong>the</strong> rebellion<strong>of</strong> 1837. His gr<strong>and</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r was at Waterloo, <strong>and</strong> hisgreat gr<strong>and</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r, Major-General yEneas Shaw, was aveteran <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Revolutionary War, 1776-1783, <strong>and</strong> hadserved in Canada during <strong>the</strong> war <strong>of</strong> 1812.The fortunes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lOtli <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> at this particular datewere at a very low ebb, <strong>the</strong> corps had, <strong>from</strong> many causes,ceased to be popular in <strong>the</strong> city, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> question " whatwas to be done " ? exercised <strong>the</strong> minds <strong>of</strong> both <strong>of</strong>ficers, ex<strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>and</strong> men. What was done will be told in <strong>the</strong> nextchapter.
CHAPTER V.THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT UNDER LIEUTENANT-COLONELGRASETT.— F-IVE EVENTFl! L YEARS.HROUGHOUT <strong>the</strong> summer <strong>of</strong> 1880 manyrumors were current in <strong>the</strong> city as to <strong>the</strong>future <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>. It was painfullyevident to <strong>the</strong> general public, <strong>and</strong> fast becominge(]ually evident to <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> members^ <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps, no matter <strong>of</strong> what rank, that radicalchanges must be effected. Ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> regiment had to becompletely reorganized or it had to be disb<strong>and</strong>ed, <strong>the</strong>question was, which <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se two was <strong>the</strong> better course ?The Government o^ <strong>the</strong> day had decided, in consequence<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> disorganized state <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> corps, to disb<strong>and</strong>it, but, owing to <strong>the</strong> persistent efforts <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-ColonelsCumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Brunei, <strong>the</strong> first two comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>the</strong> former practically <strong>the</strong> founder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment,thi? determination was reconsidered <strong>and</strong> a mildercourse was adopted, it was decided to entirely reorganize<strong>the</strong> battalion under new <strong>of</strong>ficers.Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw was willing to retire, beinggreatly chagrined at <strong>the</strong> course events had taken in<strong>the</strong><strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>. He was also willing if any aid was required<strong>from</strong> him in reconstructing <strong>the</strong> regiment to giveit.
—THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 87After serious <strong>and</strong> careful deliberation <strong>the</strong> Governmentdecided to accept Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw's pr<strong>of</strong>feredresignation, <strong>and</strong> to allow him—despite <strong>the</strong> fact <strong>of</strong> hishaving held <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> for only a very brief periodto retain his rank. They also decided that <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers should also be retired, while in many cases<strong>the</strong>y too were allowed to retain <strong>the</strong>ir rank. In some instanceswhere <strong>of</strong>ficers were retired, <strong>the</strong>y did not retain<strong>the</strong>ir rank through <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong>y omitted to applyfor <strong>the</strong> privilege.Assistant-Surgeon R. A. Pyne is a casein point, he was simply retired, yet afterwards was one <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Medical Officers chosen by <strong>the</strong> Dominion Governmentin 1885, to r:port on <strong>the</strong>wounded men who servedclaims for pension made by <strong>the</strong>in <strong>the</strong> North-West campaign,this appointment showing that he was an <strong>of</strong>ficer in whomconfidence was placed.The Government decided to appoint a new coinni<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer, who, with an entirely different set <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficersunder him, would at least have <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>of</strong>refilling<strong>the</strong> ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> regaining for <strong>the</strong> corps<strong>the</strong> prestige <strong>the</strong>y had enjoyed under <strong>the</strong> spirited regivie<strong>of</strong>Lieutenant-Colonels Cumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Brunei.In accordance with this plan, simultaneously with<strong>the</strong> retirement <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw, a new butnot untried man was gazetted in his place. Le Roi eatmort.Vive le Roi.The following was <strong>the</strong> order for reconstruction ;
—:;88 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 5th Nov., 1880,Active Militia.No. 4, Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Lieutenant-Colonel :Henry James Grasett, Esq.,late <strong>of</strong> Her Majesty's lOOtli or <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Regiment,vice George Alex<strong>and</strong>er Shaw, who ishereby perjnittedto retire, I'etaining rank, as a special case.Captains John T. Thompson, W. H. Weston, <strong>and</strong> EdwinD. A. de la Hooke, are liereby respectively permittedto retire, retaining rank ; <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> resignation <strong>of</strong> 2ndLieutenant William M. German is hereby accepted.In order to facilitate <strong>the</strong> re-organization <strong>of</strong> this Battalion,<strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>ficers are placed on <strong>the</strong> RetiredList, as stated opposite <strong>the</strong>ir respective namesMajor Thomas Taylor Rolph, with rank <strong>of</strong>Captain John Patterson, retaining rank.Captain.Captain William Arthur Phipps, retaining rank.Captain Frederick W. Unitt, retaining rank.Captain Frederick A. Caston, with <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant.And <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>ficers are removed <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Active Militia :Lieutenants Charles Reid. Thomas Flynn, John Cleghorn,George M. Furnival, William M. Cooper, <strong>and</strong> W.M. McSpadden ; 2nd Lieutenants Edwin A. Smith, JamesR. Mills, Neil McEachren <strong>and</strong> Alex<strong>and</strong>er A. Leith (prov.)Paymaster, Nelson Gordon Bigelow ; Surgeon, JohnHenry McCollum, M.D., <strong>and</strong> Assistant Surgeon, RobertAllenPyne, M.D.
—THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 89As will be seen a little later on this order was somewhataltered by subsequent notices, readers must, so asto get a clear idea <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> proceedings, read <strong>the</strong> foregoingwith <strong>the</strong> notifications that appeared in <strong>the</strong> Gazette atlater dates."The General Orders issued drring December, 1880,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> first three months <strong>of</strong> 1881 are given withoutnote or comment, <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>the</strong>se :General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 17th December, 1880.Active Militia.No. 1, Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Majors: George Dudley Dawson,Esquire, (lateLieutenant H. Ms. 47th Foot) ; appointment to date<strong>from</strong> 16th December, 1880.Thomas Taylor Rolph, M.S., <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> retired list <strong>of</strong>Captains.To be Lieutenant :LieutenantFrederick FitzpayneManley, V.B., <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2nd Battalion.To be Paymaster : Robert Mearse Wells, Esquire.To be Surgeon : John Henry McCollum, Es(juire, M.D.To be Quarter- Master : George Strachan CartwrightBethune, Esquire.Memo.—Adverting to No. 4 <strong>of</strong> General Orders (21), 5thNovember, 1880, in which Lieutenant John Cleghorn isremoved <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Active Militia,that portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>General Order is hereby amended by
90 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.permitting Lieutenant Cleghorn to revert to <strong>the</strong> RetiredList <strong>of</strong>Captains.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 13th January, 1881.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Captains : George Anthony Boomer, Esq., M.S.Lewellyn Henry Robertson, Esquire, M.S.To be Lieutenants : Charles Reid, Esquire, V.B.Edwin Arthur Smith, Esq., M.S.John Bruce, Esquire, provisionally.To be 2nd Lieutenants provisionally : Lionel VernonPercival, Esquire.George William Allan, Esquire.To be Assistant- Surgeon : George Sterling Ryerson,Esquire, M.D.GkxNEral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 28th, January, 1881.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment,Toronto.To be Captains :retired list <strong>of</strong> Lieutenants.Frederick Albert Caston, M.S., <strong>from</strong>Arthur Bagshaw Harrison, Esquire, C.C.Nicholas Wea<strong>the</strong>rston, Esquire, provisionally.Frank Darling, Esquire, provisionally.
:<strong>the</strong> reorganization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment. 91General Orders.No. 2.Head Quarters,Ottawa. 25th February, 1881.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment, Toronto.MEMO-Adverting to No 4 <strong>of</strong> General Orders (21) 5thNovember, 1880, in which certain <strong>of</strong>ficers are removed<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> hhe Active Militia for <strong>the</strong> purpose<strong>of</strong>completely re-organizing <strong>the</strong> Tenth Battalion, itis now considered advisable to amend that General Orderby placing Paymaster N. G. Bigelow, having relativerank <strong>of</strong> Captain, on <strong>the</strong> Retired List, with <strong>the</strong> honoraryrank <strong>of</strong> Captain, <strong>and</strong> by permitting, as a special case, <strong>the</strong>following <strong>of</strong>ficers who held substantive rank, to retire retaining<strong>the</strong>ir respective ranks, viz:—Lieutenants CharlesReid, Thomas Glynn, George M. Furnival, W. M. Cooper,<strong>and</strong> William M. McSpadden ; <strong>and</strong> 2nd Lieutenants EdwinA. Smith, James Robert Mills, <strong>and</strong> Neil McEachren.The next General Order which appeared in <strong>the</strong>Gazetteis interesting <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that it is <strong>the</strong> last oneissued respecting appointments in <strong>the</strong> old " <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>."The <strong>of</strong>ficers named <strong>the</strong>rein were <strong>the</strong> final appointments.The order read thusHead Quarters,Ottawa, 8th April, 1881.General Orders.Active Militia.No. 6. Tenth jBattalion <strong>of</strong> Infantry, <strong>Royal</strong> Regiment-Toronto.To be Lieutenants : LieutenantMacFarlane, M.S., <strong>from</strong> 6th' Battalion.William Twiname
:92 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.John Henry Paterson, Esquire, (provisionally).If anybody imagined that Lieut.-Colonel Grasettmeant to " play at soldiers " when he assumed comm<strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>the</strong>y were soon undeceived. The N. C.O's. <strong>and</strong> men at once learned that he said what he meant,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ticers also were not left in ignorance <strong>of</strong> whatwas required <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m. Witness <strong>the</strong> following extract<strong>from</strong> Regimental Orders, dated May l7th, 1881" The Lieut.-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing having observed thatsome <strong>of</strong>ficers are in <strong>the</strong> habit <strong>of</strong> absenting <strong>the</strong>mselves<strong>from</strong> parade without leave, he desired it to be distinctlyunderstood that any <strong>of</strong>ficer wishing to obtain leave mustmake <strong>the</strong> usual application through <strong>the</strong> Adjutant."By a General OnJer issued <strong>from</strong> Ottawa on August 5th,1881, <strong>the</strong> title <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment was changed <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> to that <strong>of</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>. The formertitle had been borne by <strong>the</strong> corps since its formation in1861-62, under Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong> additionaltitle <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was greatly appreciated byall concerned.But before dealing with <strong>the</strong> remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Battalion's<strong>History</strong> as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>^ let us glance briefly atsome salient points in <strong>the</strong> tweaty year's life <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> " Old<strong>10th</strong>."When <strong>the</strong>y were first organized in 1861-62-63, <strong>the</strong>yprovided <strong>the</strong>mselves in great measure at <strong>the</strong>ir own expensewith uniforms <strong>and</strong> shakos, <strong>the</strong> latter were <strong>of</strong>peculiarshape, being blue with a broad red b<strong>and</strong>, verysimilar to those now worn by <strong>the</strong> Toronto postmen insummer. In 1862-3 <strong>the</strong> 2nd Regiment, Queen's OwnRifles, had <strong>the</strong>ir Armoury in St. Lawrence Hall <strong>and</strong>
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 93drilled in <strong>the</strong> large main Hall. There not being roomenough for <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> also, <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> thisRegiment purchased a large factory building, removed<strong>and</strong> re-erected it on <strong>the</strong> Baldwin leasehold propertyon King-street, almost opposite <strong>the</strong> present Romainebuilding. In this building, which was <strong>of</strong> very considerablesize, <strong>the</strong> first examinations <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers as to <strong>the</strong>qualifications for <strong>the</strong>ir rank were held, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regimentdrilled <strong>the</strong>re until <strong>the</strong> Government erected <strong>the</strong>new drill-shed on <strong>the</strong> south side <strong>of</strong> Wellington-street, in1864.In succeeding years <strong>the</strong> efficiency <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment wasfully maintained, <strong>and</strong> in 186(), when <strong>the</strong> Fenian Raid occurred,<strong>the</strong> 1 0th <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, although not notified until latein <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>of</strong> Friday, June 1st, that <strong>the</strong>y would haveto leave for <strong>the</strong> front, were mustered <strong>and</strong> ready at noonon that date, leaving by special train at 4:40 p.m., <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> Old Queen's Wharf Station, to which <strong>the</strong>y were accompaniedby a very large number <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> citizens.Aftera stay at Suspension Bridge, <strong>of</strong> two hours forsupplies,<strong>the</strong>y went on to Chippewa, where <strong>the</strong>y arrived at 5 a.m.They were here brigaded with H.M. IGth Regiment <strong>and</strong>a Battery <strong>of</strong> Artillery under Col. Peacocke, 16th Regiment.The brigade marched in <strong>the</strong> early morning t<strong>of</strong>orm junction at Stevens ville, near Ridgeway, with <strong>the</strong>Queen's Own <strong>and</strong> 13th Battalion <strong>from</strong> whence <strong>the</strong> twocolumns thus combined were to advance toge<strong>the</strong>r to meet<strong>the</strong> invading forces who were advancing <strong>from</strong> Fort Erie,this junction unfortunately was not effected by reason <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Queen's Own leaving Port Colborne some hours toosoon.
94 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERSA portion, two companies, <strong>of</strong> H.M. 47th Regiment wereincluded in Col. Peacocke's brigade.The 2nd <strong>of</strong> June was exceedingly hot <strong>and</strong> owing to reportsbeing received that an engagement was already inprogress <strong>the</strong> march was made at an excessive rate <strong>of</strong>speed. At noon a halt took place near New Germany.The 16th Regiment who were in heavy marching orderwith knapsacks, had suffered greatly <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> heat, many<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir men having fallen out by <strong>the</strong> way, some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>companies reaching <strong>the</strong> halting place not half <strong>the</strong>irstrength. The <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> fortunately less encumbered,showed <strong>the</strong> stamina <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> workingmen who <strong>the</strong>n <strong>and</strong>ever since have filled its ranks, by coming instrengtli.almost fullIt is true that some men helped comrades by, atintervals, carrying two rifles but <strong>the</strong> earnest spirit <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> companies carried <strong>the</strong>m through <strong>the</strong> day. Reportsreaching camp that <strong>the</strong> engagement at Ridgeway wasover <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> Fenians were in retreat, immediatepursuit was made in <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> Fort Erie. The rear<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fenians was caught up to just as night fell <strong>and</strong> toge<strong>the</strong>rwith <strong>the</strong> 16th <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> camped out during <strong>the</strong>night in line <strong>of</strong> extended pickets in<strong>the</strong> ploughed fields,in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bush into which <strong>the</strong> Fenians had disappeared.The tug Robb, detailed to patrol <strong>the</strong> river <strong>and</strong> cut <strong>of</strong>fany attempted return <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fenians, had been sent toPort Colborne, <strong>and</strong> thus, as will presently be shown, <strong>the</strong>marauders escaped.Next morning <strong>the</strong> forces advanced at daylight <strong>and</strong> encircling<strong>the</strong> town <strong>of</strong> Fort Erie closed in upon <strong>the</strong> re-
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 95mainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fenian column. During <strong>the</strong> night <strong>the</strong>bulk <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> force under General O'Neil was taken onboard some scows<strong>and</strong> removed to United States waterson <strong>the</strong> south side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river, had it not been forthis an action would have taken place <strong>and</strong> it was with<strong>the</strong> full expectation <strong>of</strong> such a meeting that <strong>the</strong> columnmade its advance. The 16th Regiment <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> were in <strong>the</strong> first line having <strong>the</strong>ir companiesthrownout in advance engaged in searching houses etc.,which were on <strong>the</strong> line <strong>of</strong> march. In this way <strong>the</strong> Regimentcaptured a number <strong>of</strong> Fenian prisoners who wereforwarded next day to <strong>the</strong> jail at Toronto, It is truethat <strong>the</strong>re were no shots fired in anger but <strong>the</strong> onlyreason was that <strong>the</strong> prisoners gave <strong>the</strong>mselves up withoutmuch resistance.Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own who hadbeen taken prisoners were also released. During <strong>the</strong>time <strong>the</strong> Regiment was in camp at Fort Erie it performeda large amount <strong>of</strong> technical <strong>and</strong> mechanical workfor <strong>the</strong> Brigade, being composed as it was <strong>of</strong> mechanics<strong>and</strong> artisans, <strong>the</strong>re were men in its ranks availablefor every trade, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Brigademade full use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m. The <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> buried <strong>the</strong>Fenian dead, repaired road- bridges, relaid <strong>the</strong> railwaytracks which had been torn up, repaired <strong>the</strong> damagedrolling stock, drained <strong>the</strong>all such services as are usuallywhole camp <strong>and</strong> g
96 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.plying pickets down <strong>the</strong> river <strong>and</strong> at <strong>the</strong> American Ferry<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Trunk where <strong>the</strong> trains were for sometime thoroughly inspected. On <strong>the</strong> occasion <strong>of</strong> a nightalarm when <strong>the</strong> whole Brigade was suddenly called toarms <strong>the</strong> Regiment received special commendation <strong>from</strong>Col. Lowry, Comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Brigade for its ready preparationfor duty <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> steadiness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men. Thelarger portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Volunteer Regiments, composing <strong>the</strong>Brigade, returned to <strong>the</strong>ir lieadquarters on <strong>the</strong> days following<strong>the</strong>ir arrival, but <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> remained in campat Fort Erie, toge<strong>the</strong>r with H.M.'s 16th <strong>and</strong> 47th Regimentsdoing frontier duty for three weeks longer whenall expectations <strong>of</strong> a fur<strong>the</strong>r invasion being dispelled,<strong>the</strong>y also returned to Toronto. Throughout its service<strong>the</strong> Regiment proved its capacity for actual work <strong>and</strong>received <strong>the</strong> warm approval <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Staff Officers.While at Fort Erie, <strong>the</strong> regiment had <strong>the</strong> pleasure <strong>of</strong>meeting <strong>the</strong>ir former <strong>and</strong> first comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer, Lieutenant-ColonelCumberl<strong>and</strong>, who had volunteered for serviceon <strong>the</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> Colonel Lowry, 47th Regiment, <strong>and</strong> receivedspecial mention in General Orders for his valuableservices in control [ing <strong>the</strong> railway operations.Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se matters may be consideretl trivial, but<strong>the</strong> reason <strong>the</strong>y are referred to, is not to seek anyspecial credit for <strong>the</strong>m, but io show that <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong>, both<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men, were prepared to <strong>and</strong> did act up to<strong>the</strong>spirit as well as <strong>the</strong> letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir motto, " Ready, ayeready."The <strong>of</strong>ficial order creating <strong>the</strong> " <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>," wasworded in a somewhat peculiar manner, first <strong>the</strong> corps isdescribed as " <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>," <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n a note signifying<strong>the</strong> change <strong>of</strong> title is added.
——THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 97It reads thus,General Orders.Head Quarters,O'lTAwA, 5tli August, 1881.Active Militia.No. 5.Tenth Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The title <strong>of</strong> this Battalion will in future be Tenth P>attalion,<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant, George \V. Allan,M.S., vice Edwin A. Smith, who reverts to <strong>the</strong> retired list<strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenants.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : OliphLeigh-Spencer, Esquire, vice Allan, promoted.LeighThroughout 1881 <strong>the</strong> regiment steadily increased innumbers <strong>and</strong> efficiency, all ranks worked harmoniouslytoge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>and</strong> an excellent spirit <strong>of</strong> esprit de corps wasdeveloped, which has happily pervaded <strong>the</strong> regimentever since.The remaining appointments to commissions in 1881were <strong>the</strong>se :Head Quartehs,General Orders.Ottawa, Septi^mber 30th, 1881.Active Militia.No. 5. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captain, provisionally : Hon. Gaptuin <strong>and</strong> Quarter-MasterRobert Swanton Appelbe, <strong>from</strong> 'iOth Battalion,vice Nicholas Weathcrstone, resigned.o
:98 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.Head Quarters,GENtRAL Orders.Ottawa, 11th November, 1881.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Adjutant, with rank <strong>of</strong> Captain, <strong>from</strong> 28thOctober. 1881 :Lieutenant Frederick Fitzpayne Manley,V. B.To be Lieutenants, <strong>from</strong> 28th October, 1881, takingrank in <strong>the</strong> Militia <strong>from</strong> 13th January, 1881 : George S.Ryerson, M.S. (late Assistant- Surgeon), vice Manley, promoted.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally :Robert GoodallTrotter, Esquire.It will simplify matters considerably, <strong>and</strong> make thisvolume <strong>of</strong> greater usefulness as a work <strong>of</strong>reference if in<strong>the</strong> remainder <strong>of</strong> its pages <strong>the</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong> retirementsare given toge<strong>the</strong>r for each year. In 1882 <strong>the</strong>ywere as followsHead Quarters.Gknekal Orders.Ottawa, 28th April, 1882.Active MilitiaNo. 2.Tenth IJattalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant: 2nd Lieutenant, L. V. Percival,V. B., vice William Turnance MacFarlane, resigned.To be Paymaster- Nicol Kingsmill, Esquire, M. S.,viceRupert Mearse Wells, resigned.
<strong>the</strong> iieoiiganization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment. 99General Orders.Active Militia.Head Quauteus,Ottawa, 12th May, 1882.No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> (Jrena
100 HISTORY OF THE ROVAL GRKNADIERS..Head Quarters,General Orders.Ottawa, 27th October, 1882.Active Militia.No. 3.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> Grenadiera.To be Lieutenant :2nd Lieutenant Oliph Leigh Leigh-Spencer, M.S., vice Bruce, promoted.To be 2nd Lieutenants, provisionally : Ij. E. Leigh,Esquire, vice Ball, promoted.Andrew Maxwell Irving, Esquire, viceMclntyre, resigned.Head Quarters,D. A. DuntroonGeneral Ordeus.Ottawa, 24th November, 1882.Active Militia.No. 3.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : 2ndTrotter, V.B.Lieutenant, Robert GoodallHead Quarters,GENtRAL Orders.Ottawa, 1st December, 1882.Active Militia.No. 4.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : CharlesHectorSymons, Esq., V.B.The first Regimental order <strong>of</strong> any note issued in 1882was dated February IGth, <strong>and</strong> it showed that <strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer was determined to know ei ^ctly how<strong>the</strong> regiment was equii)ped <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>of</strong> every-
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE RECflMENT. 101thing belonging to it. The order has <strong>the</strong> true miUtaryring in it, it was as follows :" With a view <strong>of</strong> ascertaining <strong>the</strong> disposition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>clothing, etc., that has been issued to <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>the</strong>Lieutenant-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing will make a minute inspection<strong>of</strong> every article in possession <strong>of</strong> each companyprior to <strong>the</strong> commencement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual drill. Officerscomm<strong>and</strong>ing companies will <strong>the</strong>refore take such steps asare necessary to have everything ready for <strong>the</strong> inspection,<strong>the</strong> exact date <strong>of</strong> wliich will be notified hereafter."The inspection was duly made <strong>and</strong> Lieutenant- ColonelGrasett had <strong>the</strong> satisfaction <strong>of</strong> knowing <strong>from</strong> personalobservation exactly how his comm<strong>and</strong> was e(piipped.The annual drill for 1882 commenced on Tuesday,]\[arch 21st, <strong>and</strong> was continued each week until May24th. The C.O.'s parade was held on Thursday evenings,Tuesday evenings being reserved for company <strong>and</strong> recruits'drill.A church parade was lield on Sunday, April 'iOfch, tliebattalion attending divine service at <strong>the</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Ascension in <strong>the</strong> morning.The regiment made steady progress in 1882, tlioughtliere was nothing to vary tlie ordinary routine <strong>of</strong> weeklydrills. The whole battalion had confidence in <strong>the</strong>ir comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> as a natural consequence progressfollowed.On May 24th, <strong>the</strong> spring drills terminated by <strong>the</strong> regiment" trooping " <strong>the</strong> Queen's Colour in Queen's Park.This always pleasing ceremonial was attended by an immensecrowd <strong>of</strong> spectators.Autumn parades connnenced on September 12th, <strong>and</strong>
:... 40^ ,. i'?,HISTORY OF THK ROYAL GRENADIERS.continued until Tliursda}-, November Otli, when <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> were inspected by Major-Gencral Luard, comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia. A complimentary orderexpressing his approval <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment was issued by<strong>the</strong> General after it was concluded. The regimentalchurch parade was on Sunday morning, October 8th, toSt. James' Ca<strong>the</strong>dra], <strong>the</strong> battalion mustering at "TheGuns " in <strong>the</strong> Queen's Park.It may also be noted that Lieutenant Egerton Denison<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3rd battalion Staffordshire Regiment was attachedto <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in September, 1882, <strong>and</strong> continued todo duty with <strong>the</strong>m for that year. Lieutenant Denisonsubse(}uently served in <strong>the</strong> Soudan campaign <strong>of</strong> ]885under Lord Wolseley, <strong>and</strong> diedat sea as he was returninghome <strong>from</strong> South Africa in 1886.A General Order was issued on October 3rd, 1882authorizing <strong>the</strong> increase <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> (Jrenadiers fi'om a six toan eight company battalion. This order caused <strong>the</strong>irreatest satisfaction to <strong>the</strong> rei2f'iment. James Mason <strong>and</strong>John Weir Anderson, Estjuires, were <strong>the</strong> two otlicerssehcted to comm<strong>and</strong> tlie new companies.The various companies after augmentation were comm<strong>and</strong>edas followsA. Com])any, Captain I>oomer.B.
LlKrT.-k.01.. J. MASON.Qniatio
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 103There was no change <strong>of</strong> moment in <strong>the</strong> regiment during<strong>the</strong> remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year. The appointments <strong>and</strong>promotions in <strong>the</strong> following year were as follows :Head Quarteiis,General Orders.OiTAWA, 27th April, 1883.Active Militia.No. 1.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Captain Robert Swanton Appelhe ishereby permittedto retire retaining rank, as a special case.The resignation is heieby accepted <strong>of</strong> LieutenantGeorge Sterling Ryerson, who reverts to <strong>the</strong> position <strong>of</strong>Assistant-Surgeon in <strong>the</strong> Battalion, with his previousseniority.General Orders.Active Militia.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 11th May, 1883.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>To be Captain, Lieutenant John Henry Paterson, V.B.vice Appelbe, retired.General Orders.Active Militia.Head Quartebs,Ottawa, 6th July, 1883.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Captain George Anthony Boomer ishereby accepted.
:104 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lloval grenadiers.General Orders.No 3.Head Quarters,Otiawa, lOth August, 1883.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Captain Llewellyn IT. Robertson ishereby accepted.No. 1, <strong>of</strong> General Orders, 6th July, 1883, is herebyamended by permitting Captain George Anthony Boomerto retire retaining rank.General Orders.Ar-^iVEHead Quarters,Ottawa, 9th November, 1883.Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Major: Captain Arthur Bagshaw Harrison, C.C.,vice T. T. Rolph, retired retaining rank.To be Captains : Lieutenant Peter Brown Ball, V.B.,vice Boomer, retired.Lieutenant Oliph Leigh Leigh-Spencer, V.B., vice Robertson,resigned.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionallyJohn Irvine Davidson, Esquire.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant Lionel V. Percival ishereby accepted.General Orders.No. 2.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 30th November, 1883.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
THE REOIIQANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 105To be Lieutenants :V.B., vice Percival, resigned.2n(l Lieutenant Francis J. Goslinpj,2nd Lieutenant A. M. Irving, Y.B., vice Ball, promoted.2nd Lieutenant C. H. Symons, V.B., vice Percival, re-Johnsigned.To be 2nd Lieutenants, provisionally :Esquire, vice Spencer, promoted.Morrow,Granville Percival Eliot, Esquire, vice Trotter, promoted.Genekaj. Orders.HkAD Ql'AUTEHS,OlTAWA, 1 4th December, LSS3.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, Roval <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : Charles Greville Haraton, formerlyLieutenant in <strong>the</strong> lloyal Maiine Light Infantry, viceRyerson.Spring drill began for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in LS83, a littlelater than in <strong>the</strong> preceding year, <strong>the</strong> first parade beingheld on April 9th ; drill continued until May 24th, when<strong>the</strong> regiment under comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Colonel Grasettwent to London, Ont., being brigaded <strong>the</strong>re on <strong>the</strong> datejust named with <strong>the</strong> 7th Fusiliers. It may be mentionedthat this, <strong>the</strong> first excursion made by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> wasmost successful. The regiment returned to Toronto earlyin <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>of</strong> May 25th.In September <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same year His Excellency <strong>the</strong>Governor-General, Marquis Lansdowne, paid a state visitto Toronto. A guard <strong>of</strong> honor composed <strong>of</strong> one captain,two subalterns, four sergeants, <strong>and</strong> one hundredrank <strong>and</strong> file, was furnished by <strong>the</strong> x ,yal <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
:106 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.This ^uard was on duty during <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong>under tlie comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>Captain James Mason.H. E. visit,In Regimental Orders <strong>of</strong> September 20th, 1883, <strong>the</strong>following letter was published for <strong>the</strong> information <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers comm<strong>and</strong>ing corps which formed escorts <strong>and</strong>guards <strong>of</strong> honor to His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-Generalduring his visit to Toronto" His Excellency (<strong>the</strong> Governor-General) desires to expresshis approbation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir soldier-like appearance <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> manner in which <strong>the</strong>y performed <strong>the</strong>ir several duties,<strong>and</strong> he trusts that <strong>the</strong> Militia <strong>of</strong> Toronto will maintainthat high character for discipline <strong>and</strong> smartness which<strong>the</strong>y have held in <strong>the</strong> past, <strong>the</strong> Governor-General willalways take an interest in <strong>the</strong>ir future career."By a District Order dated October 29th, 1883, <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were ordered to hold <strong>the</strong>mselves inreadiness for inspection by <strong>the</strong> Major-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>the</strong> Canadian militia. On October 31st, <strong>the</strong> followingRegimental Order was issued :"In accordance with District Order No. 1, <strong>of</strong> 29thOctober, 1883, <strong>the</strong> regiment will parade in marchingorder with leggings at <strong>the</strong> drill shed, on Thursday, November8th, at 1.30 p.m., <strong>and</strong> proceed to <strong>the</strong> ExhibitionGrounds, where <strong>the</strong> annual inspection by Major-GeneralLuard, comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia, will take place."It is satisfactory to record that tlie inspection provedsatisfactory to all concerned, to those comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong>to those comm<strong>and</strong>ed.With <strong>the</strong> inspection, drill ceased for <strong>the</strong> year 1883, <strong>and</strong>in <strong>the</strong> following year <strong>the</strong>se were <strong>the</strong> changes in <strong>the</strong> commissionedranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, notified by successiveGeneral Orders as follows :
<strong>the</strong> reorganization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment. 107General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 4tli January, 1S84.Active IVFimtia.No. 2. Teiitli Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2n(l Lieutenant, provisionally : 2n(l LieutenantJohn Dunlop Hay, <strong>from</strong> Toronto Field liattery, vice Gosling,promoted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 25th January, 1884.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, Roval <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Charles EgertonMcDonald, Esquire, vice Irving, promoted.General Order'^,No. 2.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 14th March, 1884.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.No. 1 <strong>of</strong> General Orders, 7th June, 1872, is herebyamended, with reference to Captain Frederick BarlowCumberl<strong>and</strong>, by substituting " is hereby permitted toretire,retaining rank,"General Orders.for " left limits."Head Quarters^Ottawa, 18th April, 1884.Active Militia..No. 2. Tenth Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant John Irvine Davidson,V. B.. vice Ball, promoted,
108 HISTORY. OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be 2nd Lieutenants, provisionally : Forbes Michie,Esquire, vice Symons, promoted.William Charles Fitch, Esquire, vice Davidson, promoted.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Quarter-Master George StrachanCartwright Bethune is hereby accepted.Gkneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 16th May, 1884.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Alex<strong>and</strong>er CecilGibson, Esquire, vice Davidson, promoted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 3rd October, 18S4.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The resignation <strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenant, Charles Egerton]\IcDonald, is hereby accepted.Th« regiment pursued a useful, but not especially excitingcourse throughout 1884. As will be seen on referenceto <strong>the</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments, <strong>the</strong>re were notmany changes in <strong>the</strong> connnissioned ranks <strong>and</strong> among <strong>the</strong>rank <strong>and</strong> file <strong>the</strong>re was a small, though gratifying increasein numbers.Drill commenced as usual in Marcli, continuing until<strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday. The regiment paraded on Saturday,24th May, 1884, in Review Order with leggings <strong>and</strong>cross belts, at 9.15 a.m., <strong>and</strong> proceeded by special train
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 109to Hamilton, where, in conjunction with <strong>the</strong> 13th Battalion,under Lieut.-Col. Gibson, a short review was held.After <strong>the</strong> review, <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> werehospitably entertained by <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> i. 3th, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>men's comfort was not neglected by <strong>the</strong>ir conirndey <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> " Ambitious City." The regiment returned to Toronto<strong>the</strong> same night.In accordance with instructions received, <strong>the</strong> regimentparaded in marching order with leggings, at <strong>the</strong> drillshed, on Thursday, 6th November, 1884, at2.30 o'clock,<strong>and</strong> marched to <strong>the</strong> Queen's Park, where <strong>the</strong>y were inspectedby Major-General Middleton, comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong>Militia.The inspecting <strong>of</strong>ficer, after a minute inspection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Battalion, expressed himself as being well satisfied, <strong>and</strong>notified his satisfaction in General Orders.The year 1885 was destined to be a most eventful onefor <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> particularly, <strong>and</strong> for <strong>the</strong> militiaforces <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominion generally, though when <strong>the</strong> newyear arrived, <strong>the</strong>re was nothing to foretell <strong>the</strong> arduous<strong>and</strong> eventful work that <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were to accomplishbefore its close.Towards <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> March, 1885, rumours were prevalentall over <strong>the</strong> Dominion <strong>of</strong> impending troubles with<strong>the</strong> Indians <strong>and</strong> half-breeds in <strong>the</strong> Northwest, but noone took <strong>the</strong>se reports very seriously to heart while warfarewas never even contemplated. " At <strong>the</strong> worst,"people said, " it is only a case for <strong>the</strong> mounted police,"<strong>and</strong> calmly turned to <strong>the</strong> discussion <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r subjects.The term " North- West," just used is slightly ambiguous<strong>and</strong> may mean a great deal or else a very little.In
110 HISTORY OF THE ROYA/. GRKNADIERS.<strong>the</strong> particular instance mentioned it includes <strong>the</strong> whole<strong>of</strong> tlie territories, comprised in <strong>the</strong> Canadian Dominionnorth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Province <strong>of</strong> Ontario. Tliis part <strong>of</strong> Canada<strong>the</strong>n, as now, contained a scattered population <strong>of</strong> Indians<strong>and</strong> half-breeds. Besides <strong>the</strong>se <strong>the</strong>re were <strong>the</strong> settlerswho had taken up l<strong>and</strong> throughout <strong>the</strong> various NorthwestProvinces, <strong>the</strong>y for <strong>the</strong> most part living at widedistances <strong>from</strong> one ano<strong>the</strong>r, though <strong>of</strong> course a city hadsprung into existence at Winnipeg, while <strong>the</strong>re were somefew moderately sized towns <strong>and</strong> villages in addition,although at great distances apart.The fancied state <strong>of</strong> security just referred to wasrudely disturbed on March 27th by <strong>the</strong> news received atOttawa on that date <strong>from</strong> Colonel Irvine comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> North- West Mounted Police <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> insurrection<strong>and</strong> fight at Duck Lake on March 2Gth, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> death in action with Gabriel Dumont <strong>and</strong> his halfbreeds<strong>of</strong> several loyalist residents in that locality.A few words must be said about <strong>the</strong> Duck Lake fight.Louis Riel who had given <strong>the</strong> Dominion Government agreat deal <strong>of</strong> trouble in 1870 when he was <strong>the</strong> head <strong>and</strong>front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Red River rebellion, for which acts he hadsubsequently been pardoned, again in 1885 incited <strong>the</strong>Indians <strong>and</strong> half-breeds to rebellion <strong>and</strong> armed resistanceto constituted authority. That <strong>the</strong> classes whose causeRiel espoused had real grievances<strong>the</strong> mode resorted to by Rielcannot be denied, but<strong>and</strong> his followers to obtainredress <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se grievances cannot for a moment bedefended or even palliated.In March, 1885, <strong>the</strong> stores belonging to Messrs. Walters,Baker & Kerr Bros., residing at St. Laurent were
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT.Illraided ; <strong>and</strong>Indian agent Lash, Astley, a surveyor,Tompkins, <strong>the</strong> telegrapli repairer, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r (Governmentemployees were taken prisoners. Major Crozier, whowas stationed at Fort Carlton, received this news on <strong>the</strong>19th, <strong>and</strong> at once sent over to Prince Albert to CaptainMoore asking for reinforcements. A meeting was held<strong>and</strong> it was determined to send a force <strong>of</strong> forty men, whoon <strong>the</strong> 20th marched to Fort Carlton, forty miles distant,arriving <strong>the</strong>re about ten o'clock <strong>the</strong> same night.Major Crozier was already <strong>the</strong> recipient <strong>from</strong> Rielthrough Mr. Mitchell a store-heeper at Duck Lake, <strong>of</strong> adem<strong>and</strong> that he should surrender Fort Carlton. In replyto this <strong>the</strong> Major sent a half-breed named McKay withMitchell to try <strong>and</strong> persuade <strong>the</strong> half-breeds to disperse.This occurred March 21st. Riel received Mitchell <strong>and</strong>McKay with little else than abuse <strong>and</strong> told <strong>the</strong>m thatunless Major Crozier surrendered Fort Carlton it would beattacked at twelve o'clock. Mitchell <strong>and</strong> McKay <strong>the</strong>nreturned to Fort Carlton. It had been arranged withMr. Mitchell by a committee acting under Kiel's instructionssays Major Boulton in his book on <strong>the</strong> rebellion" that Riel should send two delegates to meet MajorCrozier half way ; <strong>and</strong> an hour after <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong> Mc-Kay at Fort Carlton, he turned round <strong>and</strong> accompaniedCaptain Moore to meet <strong>the</strong> delegates. At <strong>the</strong> appointedplace <strong>the</strong>y were met by Charles Molin <strong>and</strong> Maxime Lepiere,who had been sent as delegates to dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> surrender<strong>of</strong> Fort Carlton, with all its stores <strong>and</strong> property,undertaking if it were quietly given up that <strong>the</strong> policeshould be allowed to go unharmed. As Major Crozier'sinstructions to <strong>the</strong> delegates were that <strong>the</strong> people should
:112 HISTOKY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.disb<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> give up <strong>the</strong> leaders at once, or suffer <strong>the</strong>penalty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir criminal acts, <strong>the</strong> meeting resulted innothing ; <strong>and</strong> Lepiere did not present <strong>the</strong> document intendedfor Major Crozier. It was afterwrrds foundamong Kiel's papers in Batoche subsequent to its capture.Things rapidly grew <strong>from</strong> bad to worse until on <strong>the</strong>morning <strong>of</strong> March 2Gtli when Major Crozier sent a smalldetachment with a dozen sleighs to remove <strong>the</strong> stores<strong>and</strong> food that were in Mitchell's store at Duck Lake toplace <strong>of</strong> greater safety. It is not necessary to say moreon this subject excepting that <strong>the</strong>y were attacked by <strong>the</strong>rebels <strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> fight that ensued which lasted for nearlythree-quarters <strong>of</strong> an hour, nine Prince Albert volunteers<strong>and</strong> three policemen were killed <strong>and</strong> about twenty-fivewounded. The rebels were in large numbers under <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Gabriel Dumont; Crozier's force consisted <strong>of</strong>about one hundred men.The news reached Toronto late in <strong>the</strong> evening <strong>of</strong>March 27th <strong>and</strong> an hour or ho later Lieutenant- ColonelR. B. Denison, D.A.G. received <strong>the</strong> following peremptorytelegram <strong>from</strong> Ottawa" Call out <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own <strong>and</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Battalion for immediateservice.Powell, Adjutant General."Lieut.- Col. Denison atonce communicated with Lieutenant-ColonelsMiller, Q.O.R. <strong>and</strong> Grasett, R.G., giving<strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> order <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y with equal promptitude transmitted<strong>the</strong> order to <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>of</strong>ficers, sunimoning a paradefor 8 a.m. on Saturday, Marcli 28th, <strong>and</strong> ordering <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers to warn <strong>the</strong>ir men.
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 113It was 11 p.m. on Friday, March 27th when ColonelGrasett received hia orders <strong>and</strong> in a short time all <strong>of</strong>ficerswhom he could communicate with by telephone were dulywarned <strong>and</strong> messengers were on <strong>the</strong>ir way carrying <strong>the</strong>order to such as could be reached in no o<strong>the</strong>r way.In most houses <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers who had telephones hadretired for <strong>the</strong> nir-ht whi>n <strong>the</strong> bells ranor."Is not that <strong>the</strong> telephone bell," queried <strong>the</strong> husb<strong>and</strong> tohis wife ?" Telephone bell, no ; whowould be telephoning at thistime <strong>of</strong> night ?"A few moments silence <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re was no mistaking<strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong> telephone bell was ringing, <strong>and</strong> ringingfuriously. Up jumped <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> going to <strong>the</strong>" phone," shouted " Hello ?""Is that you Captain A ?""Yes, what is wanted, who is speaking?""Colonel Grasett." You are warned witli your company<strong>and</strong> your subordinate <strong>of</strong>ficers for immedifitc sei-vice in<strong>the</strong> Northwest, you will parade at 8 a.m. tomorrow.Good night." There was no more sleep in such housesthat night <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re were many aching hearts <strong>and</strong> tearfulfaces when <strong>the</strong> family met for <strong>the</strong>ir early breakfaston <strong>the</strong> Saturday morning. The wife <strong>and</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r wasquiet <strong>and</strong> subdued, <strong>the</strong> children scarcely knew what itall meant, only this, " that Fa<strong>the</strong>r was going away <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong>y might never see liim again." The head <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> house8ai
:114< HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.in liis eye that told what a trial <strong>and</strong> sacrifice he wasmakinjj^, thouj^li doing so cheerfully <strong>and</strong> loyally at <strong>the</strong>call <strong>of</strong> duty. In o<strong>the</strong>r houses, perhaps it was an onlyson or an elder bro<strong>the</strong>r who was warned, <strong>the</strong>y too obeyed<strong>the</strong> summons with alacrit}^ assuring <strong>the</strong>ir parents itwould be " only a picnic " <strong>and</strong> hiugliing at <strong>and</strong> turninginto ridicule tliefears <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir agitated sisters.All that night <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> sergeants were busywarning <strong>the</strong> men <strong>and</strong> in every case was <strong>the</strong> warning receivedwith <strong>the</strong> utmost cheerfulness.**Does Thomas Brown live here?" (lueried <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficeror N.C.O. after he had knocked up <strong>the</strong> sleepers in <strong>the</strong>house vvliere T.B. resided." Yes, he does," shouts out T. B. <strong>from</strong> his bedroom,"what do you want ?"" I am captain A. <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> <strong>and</strong> I want to speakto you."" Yes, sir," says T. B., " be witli you in a moment," onhis appearance he was duly told what was required <strong>of</strong>hira.T. B.'s mo<strong>the</strong>r had opened <strong>the</strong> door <strong>and</strong> coming up to<strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer asked " what it all meant ?""Nothing, mo<strong>the</strong>r,nothing, all right Sir, I'll be <strong>the</strong>re " <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer departed,to go through a similar experience at o<strong>the</strong>rhouses.This is no fancy sketch, it is but <strong>the</strong> reproduction<strong>of</strong> scenes that transpired in hundreds <strong>of</strong> Torontohomes in <strong>the</strong> early morning <strong>of</strong> Saturday, March 28th,1885.The following ai'e <strong>the</strong> various brigade orders issuedtouching <strong>the</strong> despatch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> expedition, <strong>the</strong>y are all dulydated <strong>and</strong> read as follows
—THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REGIMENT. 115Northwest Expeditionary Force.Toronto, 28th March, 18cS5.Brigade Ohders.No. 1. The Queen's Own Rifles <strong>and</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>having been ordered to furnish 250 N.C.O. <strong>and</strong> meneach ; to proceed with 85 non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong>men <strong>of</strong> " C " Company, Infantry School Corps, to tlieNorthwest under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Col. (3tter, <strong>the</strong>two former Corps parade in marching order at <strong>the</strong> drillshedSaturday evening at 7.30 p.m. for inspection.The inspecting <strong>of</strong>ficer was Lieutenant-Colonel Otter.Officers baggage was restricted by Brigade order No. 2<strong>of</strong> same date to a small trunk, capable <strong>of</strong> carrying a change<strong>of</strong> uniform or underclothing; each non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> man was re(]uired to take with him <strong>the</strong> followingkit to be carried in <strong>the</strong>ir knapsacks:1 Pair marching boots. Knife, fork <strong>and</strong> spoon.1 Flannel shirt. Soap, towel <strong>and</strong> comb.1 Under shirt. Needle <strong>and</strong> thread.1 Pair drawers. Tin <strong>of</strong> dubbing.1 Pair socks.No. 3.The Corps to parade in drill order with great coats onSunday 28th inst. The Queen's Own at 2.30 <strong>and</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>at 3.30 to receive orders.There was a full muster <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> various companies <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Regiment at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28th, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>eight companies " doubled" so as to form four companiesas follows:
:116 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.No. 1by C. <strong>and</strong> H. Companies.II2 " D. " F. "II 3 II B. " E. "" 4 " A. " G. nThe only difficulty that presented itself was what mento leave behind, every man was anxious to go. In onecase at any rate — perhaps in more than one—a youngfellow who was ordered toremain at home, managed toescape observation <strong>and</strong> was found with his comrades in<strong>the</strong> train some hours after leavinfj Toronto.At last though <strong>the</strong> selection was made <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> followingregimental orders issued.Regimental Orders.Head Quartkiis, <strong>Royal</strong> Grf-inadii rs,28th March, 1885.No. 1. In accordance with Brigade Order No. 1 <strong>of</strong> thisdate <strong>the</strong> 250 non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>hcers <strong>and</strong> men selectedto proceed to Northwest will parade at 7.80 p.m. thisevening in marching order for inspection.No. 2. The men chosen viU be divided in four companieswith <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>Hcers, <strong>and</strong> to each companywill be attached one pioneer, four lifers <strong>and</strong> drummers<strong>and</strong> buglers,<strong>and</strong> two Ambulance Corps, four Sergeantswill be with each company in addition to <strong>the</strong> Staff Sergeantviz., 1 Quarter Master Sergeant, 1 Hospital Sergeant,1 Pioneer Sergeant, I Sergeant Drummer <strong>and</strong> 1orderly room clerk.The regimental orders <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same datefur<strong>the</strong>r statedas just (juotedReferring to Brigade Order No. 2 <strong>of</strong> this date each noncommissioned<strong>of</strong>ficer<strong>and</strong> man will have with him iu his
THE RtOlUlANlXATiON OK THE HEfilMENT. 117knapsack, one pair <strong>of</strong> l)Oots, one llannel sln'rfc, <strong>and</strong> undershirtone pair dravvei's, one pair socks, knife, fork, spoonsoap, towel <strong>and</strong> comb, needle <strong>and</strong> thread, tin<strong>of</strong> dubhinfj.In accordance witli ]]rin;ade Order No. 3 <strong>of</strong> this date<strong>the</strong> rei^inient will parade to-morrow, Sunday 29th inst.,at S.IiOp.m. in (hillorder with great coats.Fur<strong>the</strong>r brigade orders were <strong>the</strong>se, tliey tell<strong>the</strong>ir owntale so plainly that any comment would not add to butwould detract <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir interest.NoilTHWKST ExPEDrriONARY FoilCE.Toronto, 29th March, 1885.Brigade Orders.No. 1. The <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own <strong>and</strong>lloyal (h'enadiers detailed for service in <strong>the</strong> Northwestwill parade at <strong>the</strong> drill she
—118 HISTORY OF THE llOYAL GRKXADIKRS.No. 1.30th March, 1885.The force will leave <strong>the</strong> shed at 11 a.m. for <strong>the</strong>Union Station, <strong>and</strong> embark as nmler :No. 1. Train, Staff "C" C(mipany, Infantry SchoolCorps, <strong>and</strong> Queen's Own Rifles, with baggage <strong>and</strong> horsesbolonmnff <strong>the</strong>reto.No. 2. Train—<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> with baggage <strong>and</strong>stores.No 2. Corps will entrain as speedily as possible,<strong>of</strong>ficers remaining with <strong>the</strong>ir men, arms <strong>and</strong> accoutrementsto be left on until train moves.No. 8. Orderly Officers to be detailed daily throughout<strong>the</strong> journey, whose duty it w^ill be to see that orderis maintained—that no men are allowed to get out at <strong>the</strong>stations without leave, or to st<strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> platform, <strong>and</strong>that after 10 p.m. perfect quietness is maintained throughout<strong>the</strong> train.No. 4. Upon all ranks must be imposed <strong>the</strong> necessity<strong>of</strong> absolute discipline throughout <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> service.Though <strong>the</strong> following Regimental Order is simply arepetition <strong>of</strong> a Brigade Order already given it will make<strong>the</strong> story complete if it also is added.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,March 29th, 1885.Regimental Orders.No. 1. In accordance with Brigade Orders, No. 1 <strong>of</strong> thisdate <strong>the</strong> Regiment will parade in Marching Order withleggings, at 10 a.m. to-morrow. Each Non-CommissionedOfficer <strong>and</strong> man will have 24 hours cooked rations in hishaversack.
THE REOKGANIZATION OF THE REfJIMENT. 110Officers' baggage <strong>and</strong> reginunital stores will l>epackedin a waggon in East Market Square under <strong>the</strong> directions<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Quarter Master.The Ambulance men will act asa baggage guard.The story <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> departure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwest contingent<strong>from</strong> Toronto, on <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>of</strong> Monday, MarchJiOth, 1885, has <strong>of</strong>ten been told, but it will bearbeing again referred to. At 10 a.m. on that date <strong>the</strong>Queen's Own <strong>and</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> paraded in <strong>the</strong> OldDrill Shed ;for some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m it was " <strong>the</strong>ir last parade "in that building, for <strong>the</strong>y fell as gallant soldiers oughtto fall with <strong>the</strong>ir faces to <strong>the</strong> foe,"<strong>the</strong>ir last thought for<strong>the</strong>ir country, <strong>the</strong>ir last cheer for <strong>the</strong>ir Queen."To return to <strong>the</strong> departure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> troops, Lieutenant-Colonel Otter briefly addressed <strong>the</strong> brigade in <strong>the</strong> DrillShed when <strong>the</strong>y were ready to march, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> Jarvisstreetdoors were opened, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> contingent, headed by<strong>the</strong>ir b<strong>and</strong>s, marched out turning <strong>from</strong> Jarvis into Kingstreet<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>nce by York-street to <strong>the</strong> Union Station.It was a wonderful sight, thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> tens <strong>of</strong> thous<strong>and</strong>s<strong>of</strong> people were assembled to cheer <strong>the</strong> departingsoldiers, to wish <strong>the</strong>m " God speed " <strong>and</strong> a safe return.Fa<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>rs parting <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir sons were<strong>the</strong>re,, old soldiers who had experienced <strong>the</strong> rigors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Crimean winter <strong>and</strong> had seen <strong>the</strong> carnage at Alma, Balaclava<strong>and</strong> Inkerman came to wish " <strong>the</strong> boys " farewell.Veterans <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cape War, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Indian Mutiny, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> March to K<strong>and</strong>ahar were present, not to condole, butto urge <strong>the</strong> citizen soldiers to do <strong>the</strong>ir duty, to submit todiscipline, <strong>and</strong> if needs be to die like men.At last all were on board <strong>the</strong> train <strong>and</strong> as <strong>the</strong>
120 lllSTOllY OF THE ROYAL OHT.NADIEUS.b<strong>and</strong>s played " Auld Lang Syne," tlicy moved slowly out<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> station <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> journey to <strong>the</strong> Northwest wasbegun.Since <strong>the</strong> precedint^ Saturday <strong>the</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> Torontohad moved in a whirl <strong>of</strong> military excitement, <strong>and</strong> it isscarcely an exafrcreration to say that every household wasmore or less interested in <strong>the</strong> departuie <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> troops.The city fa<strong>the</strong>rs had not been unmindful <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> co>nfortsnecessary for <strong>the</strong> men <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y presented <strong>the</strong>m for<strong>the</strong>ir service kits with complete sets <strong>of</strong> undervjlothin
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CHAPTER VI.ON THE WAY TO THE NOltTH WEST.— INCIDENTS OFTHE JOIHtNiiY.—THE BATTLES AT FISH CHEEK AND BATOtHE —THE KH.LEDAND WOUNDED.EADKUS ol'this volume must kindly bear inmind that it is not intended to be a liistoiy<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> whole oL' tlie operations in <strong>the</strong> Northwest<strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> I'act <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> services rcnfderedby Stran
122 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.There was lots <strong>of</strong> jollity <strong>and</strong> every one was in ^oodspirits, despite <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong>y had tlien been travellingfor many hours <strong>and</strong> had <strong>the</strong> prospect <strong>of</strong> very arduouswork before <strong>the</strong>m,A pleasing incident occurred at Carleton Place, Mrs.Blake wife <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Honorable Edward Blake, presentingto <strong>the</strong> expeditionary force through Lieutenant-ColonelOtter, a Hag, <strong>the</strong> ITnion Jack, <strong>from</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> House<strong>of</strong> Commons. Mrs. lUake was accompanied by Mr. W.Mulock, M.P., who addressed <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ant in briefbut felicitous sentences.Mrs. Blake <strong>the</strong>n presenting <strong>the</strong> flag said :" A number <strong>of</strong> my friends in <strong>the</strong> House <strong>of</strong> Commons,desirous <strong>of</strong> expressing <strong>the</strong>ir sympathy <strong>and</strong> good wishesfor <strong>the</strong> men under your comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> expeditionon which ihey have now started, have desired hie to presentyou with this flag.I do so with great pleasure <strong>and</strong>at <strong>the</strong> same time would like to add my own heartfeltprayer for your speedy success <strong>and</strong> safe keeping."Lieutenant-Col(mel Otter in thanking Mrs. Blake <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> donors said. " * * * On an occasion like this,nothing more fitting could be presented than <strong>the</strong> Britisliflag, <strong>the</strong> emblem <strong>of</strong> law, justice <strong>and</strong> freedom. It will beours to preserve it <strong>and</strong> guard it carefully, as a reminderthat <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Canada arewith us in our undertaking.I acknowledge <strong>the</strong> kindness which has prompted<strong>the</strong> representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people to make this presentationto us, <strong>and</strong> I thank you as <strong>the</strong> bearer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gift."The <strong>Grenadiers</strong> reached Biscotasing on April 1st, havingpassed <strong>the</strong> previous day on <strong>the</strong> train where <strong>the</strong>y hadbreakfast <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> night <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same day <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong>
—ON 'THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 123<strong>the</strong> C.P.R. track was readied, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallant soldiersfound <strong>the</strong>mselves at Dog Lake.A long gap now had to be crossed, this was done inopen sleighs with <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>rmometer varying <strong>from</strong> a fewdegrees below freezing point to twenty degrees belowzero, <strong>the</strong> men at <strong>the</strong> same timehaving but little protectionagainst <strong>the</strong> winter's blast beyond <strong>the</strong> clothing that<strong>the</strong>y wore.This first gap began at Dog Lake <strong>and</strong> extended forforty-two miles north <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river Michipicoten to a pointnear Jack Fish Bay on Lake Superior.The following letter written at Dog Lake by one <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> will prove interesting.Dog Lake, C.P.R.,'^riiursday, 2nd April, 1 o'clock a.m." This is actually Thursday morning <strong>and</strong> we started onMonday. The time has gone very fast. We have cometo <strong>the</strong> gap in <strong>the</strong> rail <strong>and</strong> are waiting till sleighs comeback which have ti'ansported <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own over <strong>the</strong>40 odd miles to <strong>the</strong> re-continuance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> railroad. As<strong>the</strong> train is at last not jolting along, as it has been incessantlyalmost since we started, I can w^rite a connectedletter." Things are carried on in proper military fashionguards at <strong>the</strong> door <strong>of</strong> every carriage, <strong>and</strong> no man allowedto go <strong>from</strong> one to ano<strong>the</strong>r except <strong>the</strong> medical staff."" There is generally one large building at <strong>the</strong>se placeswhere we go in by companies to have meals, bread <strong>and</strong>tough something or o<strong>the</strong>r, with hot water flavored with
124 IIISTOIIV OF TJfK ROYAL ( J IlKN ADIEUS.green tea but altooetlierconsidered a good scjuare meal.Lots <strong>of</strong> chatf<strong>and</strong> liigh spirits enliven tlie work which isdown-riglit hard, being turned out at night witliout overcoatsto tramp through tlie snow to get wood, <strong>and</strong> pails <strong>of</strong>water—no water to drink half tlie time. * # *Our number with those ahead <strong>of</strong> us makes about SOOor 900 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re are 1,200 close behind I believe, but weknow very little news <strong>from</strong> want <strong>of</strong> telegraph communication<strong>and</strong> papers."A" Battery fi'om Kingston I heai' have been sent out."The same writer under date Good Friday <strong>of</strong> 18(S5, remarks" : It is no playing at soldiers. We are at presentin <strong>the</strong> open snow about four feet deep, waiting for <strong>the</strong>train to come, as we have got through our 50 miledrive,going 80 miles in an open sleigh for 12 hours withoutgrub <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n having to st<strong>and</strong> for one hour <strong>and</strong> a halfin line waiting for our turn at tea, chilled through to <strong>the</strong>bone, while we saw those who had iinishe
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126 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERSforce as could be spared <strong>and</strong> who applied for leave toso, were allowed to make calls, ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> pleasure or business,throughout <strong>the</strong> city. Many pleasing re-unions tookplace between <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own,<strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> inhabitants <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg who hadformerly resided in Toronto.The people <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg had a lively interest in <strong>the</strong>struggle which was <strong>the</strong>n impending with <strong>the</strong> Indians, halfbreeds<strong>and</strong> nondescri|)ts generally in <strong>the</strong> Northwest.They were also furnishing a large contingent <strong>of</strong> troops<strong>and</strong> it was only natural that <strong>the</strong>y, who like <strong>the</strong> people<strong>of</strong> Toronto were sending <strong>the</strong>ir fa<strong>the</strong>rs, husl)<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong>bro<strong>the</strong>rs to <strong>the</strong> field, should be intensely interested in alltroops who were going on <strong>the</strong> same err<strong>and</strong>.A great many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men during <strong>the</strong>ir forced marcheshad been very badly frost-bitten, <strong>and</strong> it is no disparagementto <strong>the</strong>m to say tliat when <strong>the</strong>y once more reachedcivilization in Winnipeg, <strong>the</strong>y were intensely weary.The arrival <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> at Winnipeg was thusnotified by telegram to Toronto <strong>from</strong> that city :" <strong>Grenadiers</strong> arrived here this morning, April 8th, at6 o'clock, <strong>and</strong> notwitlist<strong>and</strong>ing iVlonday night's terriblemarch all were in capital condition except a few slightcolds <strong>and</strong> frost-bites.<strong>and</strong> are now viewing <strong>the</strong> city tilldoThe men breakfasted in <strong>the</strong> hotel2 p m. when <strong>the</strong>y leavefor Qu'Appelle where tliey will overtake <strong>the</strong> Queen'sFrom Qu'Appelle <strong>the</strong>Own who went west yesterday.whole force willproceed to Middleton's present positiona few miles north.The distance <strong>from</strong> '^Poronto to Carleton Place Junctionwas 2'S4> miles. From <strong>the</strong> latter place to ^judbury an
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 127additional 265 miles to Dog Lake, where occurred <strong>the</strong>first gap, was 261 miles. After crossing <strong>the</strong> gap to Nepigonwas yet 255 miles more. From <strong>the</strong> latter stationto Port Arthur covered 68, <strong>and</strong> <strong>from</strong> Port Arthur toWinnipeg 435 miles, where at present we find <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>on <strong>the</strong>ir way to Qu'Appelle. The total number <strong>of</strong>miles thus far travelled had been 1,518, with 532 stillaccomplish before reaching <strong>the</strong>ir destination.The <strong>Grenadiers</strong> l(^ft Winnipeg at 4 p.m. on WednesdayA])ril 8bh, <strong>and</strong> reached Troy or Qu'Appelle station about7 o'clock a.m. next day. From <strong>the</strong>re, after a brief rest,<strong>the</strong>y started for Fort Qu'Appelle, 20 miles far<strong>the</strong>r on,which <strong>the</strong>y reached <strong>the</strong> same evening having receivedorders <strong>from</strong> General Middleton at Qu'Appelle station tojoin him at Humboldt.When <strong>the</strong> train stopped at Br<strong>and</strong>on great hospitalitywas shown to <strong>the</strong> troops by <strong>the</strong> residents <strong>of</strong> that locality.Ladies boarded <strong>the</strong> train, bringing with <strong>the</strong>m baskets<strong>of</strong> preserved fruit, hard boiled eggs, cakes, pies, <strong>and</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r delicacies for <strong>the</strong> benefit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men. These kindattentions were greatly appreciated by all concerned,<strong>and</strong> just before <strong>the</strong> train resumed its journey, Majir]\[anley returned thanks to <strong>the</strong>t<strong>of</strong>air donors on behalf <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> battalion.A corps <strong>of</strong> niounte
'**l!WOKY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.^— i^»-iBr»ii'n^4n <strong>the</strong> 18th General Middleton was cauirhtii'fe^'s Crossing.^TT^Jy^ammign was not <strong>the</strong> first that <strong>the</strong> valley <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Q"\i Aypelie had looked upon. The feuds <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Black Feet<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Crees, Indian tribes, had been both remorseless<strong>and</strong> undying. These internecine contests had to a certainextent subsided, <strong>the</strong> blessings resulting <strong>from</strong> westerncivilization having extended <strong>the</strong>mselves even to this remoteregion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> north.The troops after leaving Qu'Appelle passed on towards<strong>the</strong> Saskatchewan by <strong>the</strong> Touchwood Hills <strong>and</strong> Humboldt,arriving atApril 18th.Clarke's Crossing in <strong>the</strong> afternoon onGeneral Middleton speaking <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>in an <strong>of</strong>ficial despatch dated April 18th, says :Colonel Grasett <strong>and</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Regiment <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>joined my force this day. This regiment had comethrough <strong>the</strong> gaps <strong>and</strong> made remarkably good marcliingto catch up to my column."On April 20th, General Middleton made up his mindto divide his force, which now consisted <strong>of</strong>about 800 oj" Lieut.-all ranks, <strong>and</strong> to move forward on both <strong>the</strong> east <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>west sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river. The force he comm<strong>and</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong>right or east bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river, comprised <strong>the</strong> f)0th WinnipegBattalion, :j()4 <strong>of</strong> all ranks "; A " Battery R.C.A.,120 men; half "C" Company I.S.C., 40 men; armedteamsters, 6G men;Boulton's Scouts, 00 men, a total <strong>of</strong>590.The force under Lieut -Colonel Montizambert <strong>and</strong> LordMelgund on <strong>the</strong> left or west bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river was asfollows:—<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, 270; Winnipeg Field Batt
CAPT. F. A. CASTON. CAPT. R. c;. TROTTKR.CAPT. A. 11. CAMERON. CAPT. J. n. MACl.KAN.
:ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 129tery, 52 ; Frencir.s .Scouts, 40 ; jirmed teamsters, 80, atotal <strong>of</strong> 422. Communications were kept up betweenboth sides. Tlie idea that evidently actuated GeneralMiddleton was, that by advancing; on lioth sides <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>river it would be impossible for <strong>the</strong> insur^'ents to escape<strong>from</strong> him.The General had been informed, ashe believed, credibly,that Kiel's force only consisted <strong>of</strong> about 400 men,<strong>and</strong> doubtless considered that he had sufficient forceon ei<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river to overcome <strong>the</strong> rebels shoulcJhe meet with <strong>the</strong>m. The difficulties presented were great,for on both banks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Saskatchewan, <strong>and</strong> for somemiles in <strong>the</strong> interior, were groves <strong>of</strong> high timber <strong>and</strong>deep ravines quite sufficient to afford complete cover foi:a large body <strong>of</strong> troops.On April 22nd, <strong>the</strong> Division was halted by <strong>the</strong> order<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> General to complete arrangements for <strong>the</strong> advance<strong>and</strong> also to formulate a scheme both for night <strong>and</strong> daysignalling. On April 23rd, a distance <strong>of</strong> 18 miles wasreached <strong>from</strong> where <strong>the</strong> troops had been encamped <strong>the</strong>day previously. On April 24th, <strong>the</strong> march was resumed,<strong>the</strong> enemy met with <strong>and</strong> engaged at Fish Creek.We will let <strong>the</strong> account <strong>of</strong> how this battle began betold in <strong>the</strong> words <strong>of</strong> General Middleton himself, containedin a despatch dated <strong>from</strong> Fish Creek, jMay 1st,1885, he says"Though I had not been led to believe that <strong>the</strong> rebelswould come so far to <strong>the</strong> front to attack us, still I wasaware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existence <strong>of</strong> a ra<strong>the</strong>r deep ravine or creekabout five or six miles ahead, consequent)y I was on thisoccasion, with <strong>the</strong> supports under Major Boulton, accom-I
130 HTSTOIIY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.panied by Captain Haig, R. E., A. (^. IM. U. <strong>and</strong> my twoaides-de-camp Captain Wise <strong>and</strong> Lieutenant Doucet, <strong>and</strong>Mr. MacDowell attached to my staff. On approachingsome bluffs, just as <strong>the</strong> left advanced scouts werecirclinjrround, we suddenly received a heavy lire <strong>from</strong> a bluff <strong>and</strong>some ground sloping back on our left, which fire was luckilytoo high to do mischief, having been evidently fired ina hurry, owing to <strong>the</strong> approach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> left scouts.MajorBoulton instantly ordered his men to dismount, let loose<strong>the</strong>ir horses (two <strong>of</strong> which were inimediately shot) <strong>and</strong>hold <strong>the</strong> enemy in check.This was done by <strong>the</strong>m most gallantly—<strong>the</strong>flankers <strong>and</strong> files in front falling back on <strong>the</strong>main body. I sent Captain Wise back with orders tobring forward <strong>the</strong> advance guard find main body whichwas soon done. The advance guard on arrival extended<strong>and</strong> took cover in <strong>the</strong> bluff nearest us, <strong>and</strong>, as <strong>the</strong> mainbody came up, two more companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th were extended,<strong>the</strong> Rebels advancing up out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ravine intowhflcli, however, <strong>the</strong>y again speedily retired <strong>and</strong> a heavyfire was exchanged ; but having sent a party round to<strong>the</strong> house on <strong>the</strong> enemy's right, <strong>the</strong> enemy gradually retiredalong <strong>the</strong> ravine, while our men advanced slowly to<strong>the</strong> crest <strong>of</strong> a deeply-wooded part running out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>main ravine. In this former ravine a small part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Rebels made a st<strong>and</strong> in what we found afterwards to besome carefully constructed rifle pits. These men were evidently<strong>the</strong>ir best shots—Gabriel Dumont being amongst<strong>the</strong>m, but were, so to speak caught in a trap. A greatnumber<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir horses <strong>and</strong> ponies being in this ravine, <strong>and</strong>,what is said to be very unusual, were tied up—thus showing,I am informed, that <strong>the</strong> Rebels were pretty confident
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 131<strong>of</strong> success—55 ol' tlieso liorses were killccl.gradually reduced in number until,These men were<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> position <strong>of</strong>our men, it was almost impossible for <strong>the</strong>m to retire, <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong>y continued to fire at intervals, doini( a ^reat deal <strong>of</strong>mischief.Captain Peters with oreat pluck <strong>and</strong> dash, led<strong>the</strong> dismounted men <strong>of</strong> "A" Ijattery, sup})orted by aparty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th ^inder Captain Iluttan, ami frallantlyattempted to dislod^^e <strong>the</strong>m, but <strong>the</strong>y were so well covered<strong>and</strong> were able to bring such a heavy fire on <strong>the</strong>party advancing without being seen, killing three men,two artillerymen <strong>and</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th, (<strong>the</strong> body <strong>of</strong> oneartilleryman was afterwards foundwithin eight or tenyards <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir pits) that I resolved to leave <strong>the</strong>m, contentingmyself with extending more <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th in frontto watch <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> sending some shells into <strong>the</strong> blufi'now <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n. * * *Durino- <strong>the</strong> action a messenijer <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> left columnarrived, asking if <strong>the</strong>y should bring troops across, <strong>and</strong> Idirected <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> to be brought over, whichwas done by means <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scow, most expeditiously, onecompany with Lord Melgund aniving about 1 o'clockp. m., <strong>and</strong> two o<strong>the</strong>r companies under Lieutenant-ColonelGrasett later on, with two guns <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winnipeg FieldBattery, under Major Jarvis. As <strong>the</strong> affair was nearlyover <strong>the</strong>n, I contented myself with extending a company <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> on <strong>the</strong> right centre to assist in watching <strong>the</strong> ravinewhere <strong>the</strong> enemy's rifle pits were, <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r companiesbeing on <strong>the</strong> extreme right in support <strong>and</strong> ultimatelyremaining <strong>the</strong>re until <strong>the</strong> wounded were removedto <strong>the</strong> camp-ground, which had been selected in <strong>the</strong>meantime. I would here beg leave to draw particular
;1.S2 IlISTOllY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.attention to <strong>the</strong> crossing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se troops, wlio, thoughhickily not re(j[uire(l might well have been. To fully appreciate<strong>the</strong> rapidity with which this was done, in spite<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> difficulties that existed, <strong>the</strong> river must be seenwooded heights on each side 100 feet high—at bottom,largo boulders encrusted in thick sticky mud— a fringe<strong>of</strong> huge blocks <strong>of</strong> ice on each side, a wretched scow carry*ing about sixty men at most, pulled with oars made withan axe <strong>and</strong> a rapid current <strong>of</strong> about 3 or 4 miles an hoor,were <strong>the</strong> obstacles tliatwere surmounted by dint <strong>of</strong> determination<strong>and</strong> anxiety to join with <strong>and</strong> aid <strong>the</strong>ircomrades.An amusing story is told by General Middleton, in connectionwith <strong>the</strong> battle <strong>of</strong> Fish Creek, <strong>of</strong> a little bugler<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th Regiment named William Buchanan who" made himself particularly useful in carrying ammunitionto tlie right front when <strong>the</strong> lire was very hot, this hedidwith peculiar nonchalance walking calmly about crying,* now boys whose for cartridges ? '" It is sad to haveto add tliat at Fish Creek <strong>the</strong>re were 2 gunners <strong>of</strong> " A "Battery <strong>and</strong> 4 ])rivates <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th killed, <strong>and</strong> no less than15 o<strong>the</strong>rs dangerously wounded, 4 <strong>of</strong> whom subsequentlydied <strong>and</strong> 30 wounded in addition but not so dangerously.On April 2oth, were buried <strong>the</strong> dead who had fallen<strong>the</strong> day previously <strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> next few days <strong>the</strong> remainder<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> western column crossed to <strong>the</strong> eastern side.Their crossing was effected l»y means <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scow which<strong>the</strong> General had floated down <strong>the</strong> river between <strong>the</strong> twocoluuuis It was a difficult as well as a most hazardousoperation.From <strong>the</strong> '16ih until <strong>the</strong> 30th <strong>of</strong>April <strong>the</strong> column re-
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 133mained in Camp at Fish Creek waiting for <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> steamer Northcote which was expected with supplies<strong>and</strong> reinforcements. It was <strong>the</strong> General's intentionUDon <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong> this steamer to remove his woundedto <strong>the</strong> hospital at Saskatoon, <strong>the</strong> settlers <strong>of</strong> which hadkindly <strong>of</strong>fered to do allthat was in <strong>the</strong>ir power for thosewho had been injured.A few details may be given respecting <strong>the</strong> light at FishCreek which have not been mentioned or even glancedat in <strong>the</strong> General's despatch. When <strong>the</strong> order was givento cross <strong>the</strong> river, No. 2. Company <strong>Grenadiers</strong> under <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Captain Mason who had volunteered for<strong>the</strong> privilege, was <strong>the</strong> first to do so. Once across<strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> soon showed <strong>the</strong> metal that <strong>the</strong>y weremade <strong>of</strong> by setting resolutely to advance. As <strong>the</strong>}^ weremoving forward <strong>the</strong>y were met by Captain Haig, R.E.,who was A.Q.M.G. to <strong>the</strong> expedition. This <strong>of</strong>ficer wasasked by Captain Mason "how is <strong>the</strong> fight going?"" Badly " replied Captain Haig, " <strong>the</strong> rebels are in thatravine <strong>and</strong> cannot be tlislodged."Captain Mason hearingthis asked Captain Haig to get him permission to see <strong>the</strong>General, which permission was given <strong>and</strong> Captain Masonpreferred his request that he <strong>and</strong> his company might beallowed to clear out <strong>the</strong> enemy's riflepits at <strong>the</strong> point <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> bayonet. Captain Mason knew that his subalterns,Lieuts. Irving <strong>and</strong> Hay, with <strong>the</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> companywere to be relied on to <strong>the</strong> last.General Middleton considerecl <strong>the</strong> request <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>nsaid '•No, too many valuable lives have been lost already."A little later Captain Mason's company was ordered torelieve a company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OOth, who had been engaged
134 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.for some time <strong>and</strong> were very greatly fatigued. As <strong>the</strong>company took up position, which <strong>the</strong>y did under <strong>the</strong> droppingfire <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> concealed Indians <strong>the</strong>y were met witha hearty cheer <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winnipeg men. The o<strong>the</strong>r twocompanies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> relieved those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>90th who were yet engaged.The good feeling displayed by <strong>the</strong> 9()th to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>w^as <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> very warmest ; <strong>the</strong> accommodation <strong>the</strong>y<strong>the</strong>mselves possessed in <strong>the</strong> way <strong>of</strong> tents, bedding <strong>and</strong>eating <strong>and</strong> drinking utensils were barely sufficient for<strong>the</strong>ir own needs <strong>and</strong> yet <strong>the</strong>y " shared <strong>and</strong> shared alike "with <strong>the</strong>ir comrades <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>. Imagine a smalltent built to contain four, with seven sleeping in it <strong>and</strong>not more than blankets enough for half <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m. Teahad to be drunk out <strong>of</strong> wash bowls, empty meat tins,dippers, which had " once been new " <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r miscellaneousarticles. Of <strong>the</strong>se very primitive utensils too<strong>the</strong>re were only about half enough to go round.Shortly after <strong>the</strong> tight at Fish Creek, <strong>the</strong>re was anight alarm, which was groundless. It was markedthough by a most pa<strong>the</strong>tic incident, D'Arcy Baker <strong>of</strong>Boulton's Horse was lying wounded in his tent, life'smoments fast passing away <strong>from</strong> him. Hearing <strong>the</strong> shotsfired, in half delirium, he rose to his feet got to <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tent <strong>and</strong> shouting " bring me my horse" felldoorto <strong>the</strong>ground—dead.The following lines describe this tragic occurrence :* * ^ ^ * * 'ti'With shattered lieart,<strong>the</strong> stricken soldier lies,Tlic fatal wound has nlniost ceased to bleed ;The dying warrior vainly seeks to rise,And l)ogw once more, his rifle <strong>and</strong> his steed.* * f 1, i: Mr i,
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 135Forever more <strong>the</strong> youthful limbs are still,The young, <strong>the</strong> gallant, <strong>and</strong> impulsive braveNow rests beside <strong>the</strong> far-<strong>of</strong>f western hill.And wild flowers blossom by his lonely grave.— Mttrdoch.When <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> crossed <strong>the</strong> river for Fish Creek<strong>the</strong>y had breakfasted at 6 a.m., <strong>and</strong> it was 12 o'clock midnight<strong>and</strong> later before food again passed <strong>the</strong>ir lips.Since<strong>the</strong>NorthwestExpedition,remarks have been occasionallymade by those whose ignorance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> real facts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> caseis only equalled by <strong>the</strong>ir own insolence in making <strong>the</strong>assertion that <strong>the</strong> whole affair in <strong>the</strong> Northwest was" only a picnic." If it was, it was a picnic under extremelydisagreeable circumstances <strong>and</strong> one in which <strong>the</strong>niceties <strong>of</strong> life <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> comfort <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> guests were verybadly considered <strong>and</strong> provided for by those who were responsiblefor <strong>the</strong> enjoyment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company.One more word before passing on to <strong>the</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r story<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> campaign. The picquet duty, night <strong>and</strong> day, atFish Creek, was incessant <strong>and</strong> nei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Grenadiers</strong> or90th ever liad more than a few hours <strong>of</strong>f duty.On May 1st, General Middleton ascertained that <strong>the</strong>Northcote was not likely to arrive for perhaps a week,<strong>and</strong> acting on <strong>the</strong> advice <strong>of</strong> Dr. Orton, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th Battalion,he ordered waggons to be made ready to take <strong>the</strong>wounded men back to Saslcntoon. They left upon May1st under escort, reaching <strong>the</strong>re via Clarke's Crossing inperfect safety. From May 2nd to 4th notliing <strong>of</strong> anyparticular moment occurred, althougli <strong>the</strong> General madea reconnaissance through that tei-ritory by Boul ton's <strong>and</strong>French's scouts to within four miles <strong>of</strong> Batoche, whensome <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> enemies' scouts were sighted but speedilydisappeared.
136 HISTORY _0*^ THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.On May 5th, <strong>the</strong> long looked for steamer Northoote arrived,bringing besides <strong>the</strong> necessary welcome supplies<strong>and</strong> requirements, Lieut.-Col. Van Straubenzie, formerly<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 100th Regiment, whom <strong>the</strong> General immediatelyappointed second in comm<strong>and</strong>.On May 6th, <strong>the</strong> General writes," Prepared for marching<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northcote was made defensible against musketr}'hre under <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> Captain Haig, R.E., A.Q.M.G., as I intended that itshould take part in my intendedattack on Batoche, <strong>and</strong> perhaps draw otF some <strong>of</strong>its defenders <strong>from</strong> my Front. I placed on board MajorSmith <strong>and</strong> 35 men <strong>of</strong> C. School ;Gapt. Wise, my A.D.C.,who was wounded in <strong>the</strong> foot, <strong>and</strong> Mr. iiedson. Lieuts.Eliot <strong>and</strong> Gibson, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Lieut. Hugh J.Macdonald, 9()t]i Battalion, also were on board, being allon <strong>the</strong> sick list."On May 7th, <strong>the</strong> General, whose force <strong>the</strong>n consisted<strong>of</strong> 850 men, made up <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> " A " Battery, <strong>the</strong> WinnipegField Battery <strong>and</strong> half <strong>of</strong> " C " company <strong>of</strong> Canadian Infantry,tlie<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>the</strong> 90th, two companies <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> Battalion witii Boulton's <strong>and</strong> French'sScouts, moved forward <strong>and</strong> reaching Gabi'iel Dumont'sFerry, <strong>the</strong>re halted.On <strong>the</strong> 8th May, it had become well-known thatit would be a tiglit to <strong>the</strong> bitter end between <strong>the</strong> Canadianforces <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> rebels, <strong>and</strong> that in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>latter being victorious, few belonging to <strong>the</strong> former wouldbe allowed to live to tell <strong>the</strong> tah3.Colonel Grasett was ful!; aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> position <strong>of</strong> affairs,<strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> evening <strong>of</strong> May 8th, assembled <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>hcers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> toge<strong>the</strong>r in one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tents
":ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 137<strong>and</strong> put <strong>the</strong> probabilities <strong>and</strong> poHsibilities <strong>of</strong> what mighthappen fairly before <strong>the</strong>m.-Maxwell Drew, in his " Sergeant's Story " (juaintly refersto this incident thus" Kiirnel Grasett, he calls all <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers into <strong>the</strong> QuarterMaster's tent, <strong>and</strong> sez, ' Gintlenien,' says he. ' thingshas come to a head at last,' he sez, ' In a short time wewill have met <strong>the</strong> inimy in foorce, an' <strong>the</strong>re's no knowin'what <strong>the</strong> ind ov it all will be ; we must bate thim,' hesez,*because we have no place fer to fall on, an' noplace fer to retreat to—an' we will lick thim I know,but gintlemen,' sez he * we raust'ent lose soight ov <strong>the</strong>fact that some ov us who are here to-night, won't be herean' <strong>the</strong> dayat <strong>the</strong> finish, when <strong>the</strong> Cease Fire ' 'soundsis won;I merely wish to remind yez ov this, gintlemen,so that if any ov yez have any matters to arrange or anyletters yez want fer to wroite—well, gintlemen — yez underst<strong>and</strong>,o'im sure;that will do, gintlemen,' sez he, an''out ov <strong>the</strong> tint <strong>the</strong>y came.'""' Now wus'nt that jist like him, sor, an' you knowhim, too, iveiy inch a soldier, an' not only a soldier, buta man as well.'It may be mentioned that General Middleton's ordersto <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were that <strong>the</strong>y were to have <strong>the</strong> post<strong>of</strong> honor <strong>and</strong> lead <strong>the</strong> attack.On May 8th, <strong>the</strong> General writes :"As I had received information that <strong>the</strong>re were severalbad <strong>and</strong> difficult .^pots on <strong>the</strong> river trail, I marched <strong>the</strong>force to <strong>the</strong> East, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n struck across <strong>the</strong> ])rairie,striking <strong>the</strong> main trail <strong>from</strong> Hund)olt to Batoche, atabout nine or ten miles <strong>from</strong> Batoche, <strong>and</strong> camped. I
138 HISTORY. OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.<strong>the</strong>n rode forward with a small party <strong>of</strong> scouts to withintwo miles <strong>of</strong> Batoche, seeing nothing but one scout <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>enemy, wlio disappeared at once."On <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>of</strong> May 9t]i, General Middleton's forceadvanced on Batoche, no hindrances occurred to impede<strong>the</strong>m until <strong>the</strong>y arrived about half a mile <strong>from</strong> a RomanCatholic Church that liad recently been erected at apoint where <strong>the</strong> trails struck <strong>the</strong> river bank, before itturned down to Batoche. I'here were some houses near<strong>the</strong> church, <strong>and</strong> some men were seen in <strong>the</strong>ir neighborhood,<strong>the</strong>y speedily decamped after two or three shells <strong>and</strong>some rounds <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gatling gun, under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> Captain Howard, late U.S.A., had been fired at <strong>the</strong>m.The General advanced cautiously with his infantry, Nos.1 <strong>and</strong> 2 Companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in front, <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rtwo companies in support, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th in reserve, in extendedor skirmisliing order, driving <strong>the</strong> enemy back until<strong>the</strong> crest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hill was reached. There he was enabledto bring: his mins into action, <strong>and</strong> shell <strong>the</strong> houses<strong>of</strong> Batoche, which could be seen, <strong>and</strong> where it was known<strong>the</strong> rebels were entrenched. The General himself describesthis part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> action in <strong>the</strong> following words ": As <strong>the</strong>houses were <strong>of</strong> a light construction <strong>and</strong> not very large,not nuich damage was done, <strong>and</strong> just <strong>the</strong>n as some shotscame froiii across <strong>the</strong> river, <strong>from</strong> a bluff along <strong>the</strong> bank,<strong>and</strong> as tlie spot <strong>the</strong> guns were in was completely exposposedto this tire, I directed <strong>the</strong> guns to retire, <strong>and</strong> as<strong>the</strong>y were doing so, suddenly a very heavy fire wasopeneil <strong>from</strong> what we afterwaids found were some riflepits in a bhifF, just below where <strong>the</strong>guns had been, butwhich was stopped by a rattling fire <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gatling,
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 139which was splendidly h<strong>and</strong>led by Captain Howard, ablysupported by Lieut. Rivers, ' A'Battery."I <strong>the</strong>n went otF to <strong>the</strong> right <strong>of</strong> my extended line behind<strong>the</strong> cliurch <strong>and</strong> found <strong>the</strong> men (<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>)holding <strong>the</strong>ir ground, but exposed to a fire <strong>from</strong> a bluffwith a newly-made grave in front <strong>of</strong> it railed in withwood. I tlien ordered <strong>the</strong> ijatliuiif round to try <strong>and</strong>silence <strong>the</strong>ir fire, which it did at tirst, owing probably to<strong>the</strong> novelty <strong>of</strong> tliis weapon, as regards <strong>the</strong> enemy, butshortly afterwards <strong>the</strong> enemy's tire was renewed, <strong>and</strong> weafterwards found that <strong>the</strong>y were firing <strong>from</strong> carefullyconstructedrifie-pits which completely covered <strong>the</strong>m<strong>from</strong> any fire. During this time Captain Peters "A"Battery had endeavored to drive <strong>the</strong> enemy out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>pits <strong>from</strong> whence had come <strong>the</strong> fire which caused me toretire <strong>the</strong> guns, with a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> GarrisonArtillery<strong>of</strong> "A" Battery School, but <strong>the</strong> fire was too hot, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>yhad to retire,leaving a wounded man behind.On my returning to that part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> attack, <strong>and</strong> hearing<strong>of</strong> this, I advanced a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> Battaliondown a coulee orbluH'on <strong>the</strong> left, between <strong>the</strong> cemetery<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> church, with orders to keep up a hot fire, so as todistract <strong>the</strong> attention<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> enemy <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> spot where<strong>the</strong> wounded man was lying, <strong>and</strong> also directed a part <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> 9()th <strong>and</strong> lOtli (<strong>Grenadiers</strong>) v/ho were lying down inadvance across <strong>the</strong> trail,to do <strong>the</strong> same, <strong>and</strong> sent down amanparty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Artillery with a stretcher to bring <strong>the</strong>back, which <strong>the</strong>y did without hesitation ; <strong>and</strong> to my greatsatisfaction <strong>the</strong>y succeeded in bringing him back, withoutlosing ano<strong>the</strong>r man, which was what I feared, butunfortunately <strong>the</strong> man himself was dead."
140 HISTORY OF THE KOYAL GRENADIERS.Very heavy fatigue duty fell upon <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> atthis time. It was work in camp making trenches, orwork in <strong>the</strong> open under fire <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> rebels day in <strong>and</strong>day out. The state <strong>of</strong> affairs was very much like whichit is said used to exist on <strong>the</strong> oldEast India sailing vesselsamong <strong>the</strong> sailors described pithily thus :" Seven days shalt thou workAnd do all thou art ableOn <strong>the</strong> seventhHolystone <strong>the</strong> deck <strong>and</strong> scrape <strong>the</strong> cable "The casualities after <strong>the</strong> fighting on May 9th consisted<strong>of</strong> two men killed, one <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> nine men wounded.One <strong>of</strong> tlie men killed was Private Thomas Moore <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>. Captain Mason also <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment <strong>and</strong>Privates Stead <strong>and</strong> Cantwell were among <strong>the</strong> latter.On ]\lay <strong>10th</strong> little more was done than to keep aneye upon <strong>the</strong> enemy though <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were out allday.There was some slight skirmishing on both sides,one man being killed <strong>and</strong> five wounded among <strong>the</strong> General'scomm<strong>and</strong>.On May 11th General Middieton started to reconnoitre<strong>the</strong> prairie ground about Batoche taking with him Boulton'sscouts or Mounted Infantry <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gatling gun.Speaking <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day's work <strong>the</strong> General says, " I foundit was a good large plain <strong>of</strong> an irregular shape about twomiles long <strong>and</strong> one thous<strong>and</strong> yards in <strong>the</strong> broadest partwith a sort <strong>of</strong> sliglit ridge running down <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>and</strong>some undulations. We saw a good many men movingabout on our left front, <strong>and</strong> fired two or three rounds<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gatling, at <strong>the</strong> same time lining <strong>the</strong> crest <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> ridge with some <strong>of</strong> Boulton's men which soon drew apretty smart fire <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bluffs running
ON THE WAY TO THE NO]{THWKST. 141parallel to <strong>the</strong> ridge, which we soon saw was defendedby a series <strong>of</strong> rifle-pits. * * * After firin
:142 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.wounded all very slightly. This showed that my menwere becoming more at home in this mode <strong>of</strong> warfare,<strong>and</strong> though as yet we had not made much progress I resolved,to use a historical expression, " to peg away "until I succeded in my object <strong>of</strong> taking Batoche which Iwas sure I should do. During <strong>the</strong> day <strong>the</strong> men left behindto protect <strong>the</strong> camp <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> teamsters added to<strong>the</strong>slight parapet <strong>and</strong> trenches already made, <strong>and</strong> made atraverse across <strong>the</strong> soutli side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Zarcba, which wouldhave effectually prevented any shots <strong>from</strong> doing mischiefin <strong>the</strong> camp."About midday on May 12th <strong>the</strong> events were as is fur<strong>the</strong>rtold by <strong>the</strong> General, thus^P ^F '^p ^r ^ "^ ^^ "n^May 12th, 1885." Two companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong>, 60 men in all, underLieut.-Col. Williams, were extended on <strong>the</strong> left <strong>and</strong> movedup to <strong>the</strong> cemetery, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, 200 strong, underLieut.-Col. Grasett prolonged <strong>the</strong> line to <strong>the</strong> right beyond<strong>the</strong> church, <strong>the</strong> 90th being in support. The Midl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>, led by Lieut.-Cols. Williams <strong>and</strong> Grasett, <strong>the</strong>whole led by Lieut.-Col. Straubenzie, in comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>brigade, <strong>the</strong>y dashed forward with a cheer <strong>and</strong> drove <strong>the</strong>enemy out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pits in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cemetery <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ravine to <strong>the</strong> right <strong>of</strong> it, thus clearing <strong>the</strong> angle at <strong>the</strong>turn <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river. During all this time a heavy fire waskept up <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river, which annoyedour advance.few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> Regiment in pits on <strong>the</strong> bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>This was kept down as best we could by ariver, <strong>and</strong> one company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th Regiment was sent to
ON THE WAY TO THE NCmTHWEST. 143support Lieut.-Col. Williams on <strong>the</strong> extreme left. TheMidl<strong>and</strong> Regiment <strong>and</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> kept pushinf^ on gallantly,led by Cols. Straubenzie, Williams <strong>and</strong> Grasett,until <strong>the</strong>y held <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bluffs surrounding <strong>the</strong>left part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plain, where <strong>the</strong> houses were. Just beforethis a mostpromising young <strong>of</strong>ficer, Lieutenant Fitch<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was killed.""It w^as at this period that <strong>the</strong> late lamented CaptainFrench was killed by a shot <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>ravine while lookingout <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> window at Batoche's house.This <strong>of</strong>ficer'sloss was keenly felt <strong>and</strong> mourned by <strong>the</strong> whole force.He had been with <strong>the</strong> force <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> commencement <strong>and</strong>he was always ready for <strong>the</strong> front <strong>and</strong> his cheerfulness<strong>and</strong> good humour was proverbial <strong>and</strong> had a cheerful effecton <strong>the</strong> whole camp.A company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was sent along <strong>the</strong> riveron our left up to <strong>the</strong> house <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rebel Cliampagne <strong>and</strong> acompany <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 00th was sent well forward on <strong>the</strong> right,as a few desultorv shots were fired <strong>from</strong> a ravine <strong>the</strong>re.By evening all firing ceased <strong>and</strong> I went up to <strong>the</strong> campfor <strong>the</strong> men's blankets <strong>and</strong> food <strong>and</strong> we bivouacked for<strong>the</strong> night round <strong>the</strong> buildings."E. J. C. in <strong>the</strong> Montreal IStar writing on Batoche said:* * " The rebels stuck to <strong>the</strong>ir rifle-pits with great tenacity<strong>and</strong> several <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m were run through with <strong>the</strong>bajT-onet while taking aim. One Indian whose face presenteda horrible picture <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> hideous war-paint,discharged his rifle without success against a captain,<strong>and</strong> although <strong>the</strong> bayonets were close upon him, opened<strong>the</strong> breech block to ineert ano<strong>the</strong>r cartrid<strong>of</strong>e when hereceived his quietus at <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> a stalwart Grena-
144 HISTORY OF 'J'HE ROVAL GRENADIERS.dier who ran liis bayonet through <strong>the</strong> Indian with suchforce that <strong>the</strong> savao-e was lifted <strong>from</strong> his feet <strong>and</strong> carriedover <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> his pit at <strong>the</strong> point <strong>of</strong> his rifle.But very few shots were fired by our men during <strong>the</strong>dash down <strong>the</strong> slope,but every one told <strong>and</strong> rebels wereseen tumbling over like nine-pins among <strong>the</strong> brushwood.In <strong>the</strong>*****bluffs, a short distance across <strong>the</strong> open<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> bottom <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> slope a large number <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>rebels ga<strong>the</strong>red <strong>and</strong> for some minutes held in check <strong>the</strong>troops.*" The men were as steady as rocks. The rebels werescattered in all directions, <strong>the</strong> puffs <strong>of</strong> smoke <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>bush <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> whizz <strong>of</strong> bullets overhead, showed that<strong>the</strong>y had retired, not retreated <strong>and</strong> were bound on contestingevery bluff."Ano<strong>the</strong>r account <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fight at Batoche is given by"Maxwell Drew," <strong>the</strong> late (alas that I should have towrite '<strong>the</strong> late') Captain A. M. Irving in his sketch entitled'The Sergeant's Story," published in 1895 in <strong>the</strong>Toronto Evening Telegram." Now all this toime <strong>the</strong> Gineril had'nt bin say in' aword, but <strong>the</strong> old man had bin sawin' wood just <strong>the</strong> sameoi'm thinkin', <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> next day <strong>the</strong> 12th <strong>of</strong> May, he gaveus all <strong>the</strong> excitemint we were wantin' an' Riel an'Dumont an' <strong>the</strong> rest ov thim a blame sight more than <strong>the</strong>ybargained for oi'm thinkin', Ye see, sor, it wuz jist thisway. The Gineril thought fer to attack wid all <strong>the</strong>mounted min <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> plain to <strong>the</strong> novth, draw <strong>the</strong>inemy <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> cinter an' let <strong>the</strong> infantry push on beyond<strong>the</strong> roiflc pits. Then ye see, would attack wid <strong>the</strong>whole foorce an' capture <strong>the</strong>position wid a ringin Brit-
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 145ish cheer as laid down in <strong>the</strong> Field exercise <strong>of</strong> 1882 : thin<strong>the</strong> rest wud be a walk-over. He gives orders to KurnelStraubenzie fer to push on wid <strong>the</strong> infantry as far out aswe wuz <strong>the</strong> day before an' lay down an' wait, jist as soonas he heard <strong>the</strong> scouts firing over on <strong>the</strong> right. Ye see,<strong>the</strong>re wuz a strong 9 o'clock wind blowin' acrost <strong>the</strong>camp an' divil a bit <strong>of</strong> firin' did any ov us hear at all atall, so uv coorse divil a step did we stir. Bimebyuprides <strong>the</strong> Gineril as mad as <strong>the</strong> divil thin kin' that ' someone had blundered.' He kicks up <strong>the</strong> very ould Harry becausewe had'nt advanced whin <strong>the</strong> firin' l)egan. KurnelStraubenzie he ups an' tells him <strong>the</strong> why fore an' <strong>the</strong>Gineril he sez, ' very well, we'll try over again,' sez he.Now sor, oi ain't no military expert, but to my way ovthinkin' it's a lucky thing we did'nt hear <strong>the</strong> firin' fer yesee <strong>the</strong> Rebels not hearin', nor seein' anythin' ov us in<strong>the</strong> cinteran' on <strong>the</strong> left very naturally supposes that wewuz all goin' fer to let go at thim <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> right an' let itgo at that.Well sor, thin we gets a bit uv somethin' to eatan' were soon out to <strong>the</strong> front agin. There was'nt goin'to be no misfake nor nothin'this toime. We wuz drawnup in extended order two companies ov <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> on<strong>the</strong> left, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> 200 strong right plum in <strong>the</strong>cintre an' <strong>the</strong> 90th in support. We had a koind ov afeelin' that things so fur was a koind <strong>of</strong> a saw-<strong>of</strong>f' loike>'but by <strong>the</strong> Lord Harry we got roight down to work inrale earnest now, an' what's more, we done overtoime in<strong>the</strong> bargain. W^e pushed on steadily into <strong>the</strong> bush. Theguns tuk up an advanced position an' kept on peggin'away fer all <strong>the</strong>y wuz worth. The mounted men prolonged<strong>the</strong> line to <strong>the</strong> right. We kept goin' on an' onJ
146 HISTORY OF THE EOYAL GRENADIERS.an' thin <strong>the</strong> long looked for comm<strong>and</strong> to double' came at'last an' <strong>of</strong>f we wint. We got a terrific volley <strong>from</strong> abatch ov roifle pits, that koind ov staggered some ov usfer a minit." * !God save us'sez Mac." Thin koind ov half turnin' towards me he sez."' Good bye, old man,' sez he, ' <strong>the</strong>re aien't no knowin'what may God bless ye, Oirish, stick close to me,an'.'"Tut, tut, sez I, luck to yerself Mac, iis alwaysthinkin' ov me ye are,an' whatevt r else he moight havebin goin' to say wuz drowned in <strong>the</strong> ringin' shout thatbroke <strong>from</strong> ivery mo<strong>the</strong>rs son ov us, as we liAcd our bayonetsan' cleared over <strong>the</strong> first bluff. That was <strong>the</strong> first'bluff' <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> ever tuk sor, an' it did'nt takethim long aitlie-"." 'Come on <strong>Grenadiers</strong> ' sez Kurnal Straubenzie keep'steady an' we'll clear thim out ' he sez, an' on we wmtwid a cheer that moight have bin many a poor soul'sdeath cry, yellin' an' runnin' loike <strong>the</strong> very mischief.What's that yer sayin' sor ? wuz oi fi oightened ? Godsave ve sor <strong>the</strong>re was'nt no toime fer to be froi
ON THE WAV TO THE NORTHWEST. 147after pit, past <strong>the</strong> grave yard into <strong>the</strong> ravine, past <strong>the</strong>blurt's an' acrost <strong>the</strong> open through a shower <strong>of</strong> bullets.Hard work wuz it ? well I shouhl say so, <strong>the</strong> Rebelsfought loike <strong>the</strong> very mischief, <strong>the</strong>y stuck to <strong>the</strong>ir pitsan' kept up a steady foire, till <strong>the</strong>y seen it wuz no use.We had bin joined by <strong>the</strong> 90th who prolonged <strong>the</strong> lineto <strong>the</strong> roight, an' <strong>the</strong> scouts wuz on <strong>the</strong> roight <strong>of</strong> thimagin. The first house we struck, oii' scampered somehalf-breeds an' we knew <strong>the</strong> end wuz near. Therewas'nt mucli ov <strong>the</strong> line left by this toime, men ov <strong>the</strong>left flank wuz mixed up wid men ov <strong>the</strong> roight, an' iverywan wuz scurryin' along in a ' go as you please ' sort ova way, but wid one idea, to capture Batoche, to set <strong>the</strong>prisoners free an' avenge <strong>the</strong> poor boys who had fall indurin' <strong>the</strong> day. About four hundred yards <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> villagea man came out wid a flag ov truce, but <strong>the</strong> (iineriltould him that if Mister Kiel wanted fer to chat wid himthat he'd have fer to come out himself an' so <strong>the</strong> fireworksgoes on. We cleaned Batoche's house out in shortorder an' in a few minits afterwards Captain French ov<strong>the</strong> scouts wuz killed. Now <strong>the</strong>re wuz a fine soldier if Iever seen wan, but he had to go I s'pose. .lack Fox wuzwid him when he wuz hit an' sez he, he only said a few'words an' thin died.' The next house wuz where <strong>the</strong>prisoners wuz locked up.Well sor, we soon had thim atliberty an' stampin' about tit to bate <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong>, an' if yeiver seen a glad lot ov niin in yer loife, well it wuz thim." 'God bless yez, boys. God bless yez, sez <strong>the</strong>y, we wuzgoin' to be shot to-night.'" On we went <strong>the</strong> rebels scatterin' in all directions.The camp on <strong>the</strong> bank <strong>of</strong> tiie river wuz deserted ex-
148 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.ceptin' by wimin <strong>and</strong> children. VVe pushed on about amile past <strong>the</strong> village an' halted. The half breeds an'Injins put for <strong>the</strong> river like <strong>the</strong> very mischief an' left<strong>the</strong> Gineril in possession, an' that ended <strong>the</strong> Charge on'Batoche,' that is if ye call it a'charge ; ' but to tell ye<strong>the</strong> truth soi-, it wuz notliin' more nor less than a foightan' a fut race—400 men in skirmisliin' order wid <strong>the</strong>irbaynits tixed, runnin', cheerin', yellin', <strong>and</strong> shootin', allstrugglin' fer first place at <strong>the</strong> finish—an' if ye call thata charge <strong>the</strong>n * ' it wuz a charge,' an' a good wan at'that. A lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> poor divils got covvld steel for supperdurin' <strong>the</strong> ' charge.' Hogan's bnynit got jammed in anIngin's breast an' Hogan couldn't git it out, sor. Sowhat does he do but untix it Judgin' <strong>the</strong> toime loike,an' come on wid <strong>the</strong> rest ov us lavin' <strong>the</strong> baynit stickin'in <strong>the</strong> good Injin.' The 'charge wuz a great ' ' successsure enough, but ye know <strong>the</strong> ould sayin', sor, ' nixt todefeat <strong>the</strong> saddest thing is victory.' Poor LiftinintFitch, sor, he wuz shot through <strong>the</strong> heart durin' <strong>the</strong>'charge,' an' dietl without .a word. He met his death inharness loike a soldier an' a man if tliat's any consolation,an' he slapes up in Mount Pleasant Cemetery now, sorenough, enough, poor bye. Captain Brown <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Scoutswas killed too, an' Liftinint Kippin' <strong>of</strong> Dennises an' a'man named Fraser <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th. Our Adg.' got a ball inhis foot that ])ut him out <strong>of</strong> mess for a while, but hedidn't seem to moind it, he jist sez, ' oi wonder if thatwiiz mint for me ? <strong>the</strong> divil's got his windage all right,but his elevation is all wnmg, I guess he's shootin witha ' V^' Major Dawson, he was hit in <strong>the</strong> ankle an' anasty hurt it wuz too, oi m thinkin', but he woidd't give
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-—ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 149in he w^as knocked out. Captain Caston got a shottlirough liis cap, an' anotlier thro' his tunic, hut he didn'tseem to moitid, lie seemed satisfied as lons^ as his shirt'wuz safe an' sound.' Our J^ittinint* got tlie skin took<strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> in
150 HISTORY OF THE HOVAI. OKENADIERS.tured <strong>the</strong> second line.Then a ravine was occupied <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> enemy driven out. The firing here was very heavy.This past, <strong>the</strong> left swung round <strong>and</strong> enfiladed <strong>the</strong> mainpits. These were soon emptied, <strong>and</strong> a rusli was madefor <strong>the</strong> houses. It was not till <strong>the</strong>n that <strong>the</strong> guns <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> 90th came up, <strong>the</strong> former on <strong>the</strong> hill beliind us, <strong>the</strong>latter on our right. We had 60 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> Regimentwith us <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> first. They were on <strong>the</strong> extremeleft. Tlie houses were captured after a warm but shortfight. We were greatly bo<strong>the</strong>red by marksmen on <strong>the</strong>op|)Osite side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river, who fired on us in comparativesafety. The UOth were on our right, Boulton's Horse<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Intelligence Corps on <strong>the</strong>ir right again. It wasa most brilliant ati'air. The cheering^ on our side seemedgreatly to disturb <strong>the</strong> enemy's e(|uanimity. The sight <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> glittering steel settled <strong>the</strong> (question. They turned<strong>and</strong> fied, <strong>and</strong> in doing so, many were shot down.A number were bayoneted ; one man's bayonet becamejammed in an Indian's breast so that he could not pull itout ; he coolly unfixed it <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> rillo <strong>and</strong> left it. * ** We in <strong>the</strong> camp were quite taken by surprise whenwe heard <strong>the</strong> cheering, we knew something was up. Isent one <strong>of</strong> my stretchers out with <strong>the</strong> regiment, butwhen <strong>the</strong> men disappeanni in <strong>the</strong> bluff I immediatelyordered out <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>and</strong> went up with it at <strong>the</strong> double.My am})ulance lias pulled out fifteen wounded so farmany <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m under fire. They have not been backwardwitli <strong>the</strong> rifle ei<strong>the</strong>r wlien tlie otlier duties permitted.Tlie <strong>of</strong>ficers all expressed satisfaction with <strong>the</strong>ir services<strong>and</strong> with <strong>the</strong> field hospital."As regards <strong>the</strong> killed, we have had two: Private
ON THK WAY TO TB]. NORTHWEST. 151Moore was shot in <strong>the</strong> liead by a round ball, which crushedhis skull, glanc(Ml <strong>of</strong>f' througli ano<strong>the</strong>r man's arm <strong>and</strong>slightly wounded a third. My men brought him outunder heavy fire.* » * ipj^^ Gatlinocoveredour retreat. The balls were fairly squirted involleys. He was living but unconscious <strong>and</strong> died in abouttour hours. He was a nice boy <strong>and</strong> greatly liked by hiscomrades.Poor Fitch was shot right through <strong>the</strong> heart<strong>and</strong> died without uttering a word. He is veiy muchmissed for he was greatly beloved as a generous, unselfish,good-hearted fellow." Captain Mason's wound was much more serious thanwas at Hrst supposed. An inch fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> it wouldhave ended his career. Two slugs went in <strong>and</strong> came outagain. He is doing well <strong>and</strong> out <strong>of</strong> danger now. Manleywas shot in <strong>the</strong> sole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> foot <strong>and</strong> had a narrowshave.Major Dawson's wound was on <strong>the</strong> outer side <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> leg, near <strong>the</strong> ankle.Caston had one bullet throughhis hair <strong>and</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r through his coat. Irving had <strong>the</strong>skin taken <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> his nose. The Sergeant-Major'sshoulder-strap was shot away.Sergeant Curzon attendedmy <strong>and</strong>julance class last winter <strong>and</strong> learned how tostop bleeding. His knowledge enabled him to save <strong>the</strong>life <strong>of</strong> a man who was shot in <strong>the</strong> main artery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>arm <strong>and</strong> was fast bleeding to death. He did it * underfire.'"We had 21wounded during <strong>the</strong> three days work, besidestwo who hurt <strong>the</strong>mselves badly by falling into <strong>the</strong>enemy's rifle pits during <strong>the</strong> chai'ge. We have lost <strong>the</strong>services <strong>of</strong> 41 by sickness, wounds, or death since weleft, starting with 271 men, we now have 280."
—152 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Ano<strong>the</strong>r account <strong>of</strong> Batoclie is that given by Henty,<strong>the</strong> war correspondent <strong>of</strong> tlie London St<strong>and</strong>ard. It wasas follows, <strong>and</strong> was transmitted by cablegram :From <strong>the</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard.Fk^hting inThursday, May 14th, 1885.Canada.Batoche, Tuesday." This morning General Middleton started on a reconnaissancewith <strong>the</strong>Cavalry, one gun, <strong>and</strong> a Catling, towards<strong>the</strong> hills two miles distance, among wliicli somerebels were encamped.Shots were exchanged <strong>and</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> troops was killed.A messenger <strong>from</strong> Riel having come out to say that ifany women or children were killed by us <strong>the</strong> prisonerswould be put to death, Lieut. Kippen was sent forwardwith a flag <strong>of</strong> truce, to say we did not kill women orchildren, <strong>and</strong> that if Riel would put <strong>the</strong>m in a safe place,<strong>and</strong> inform us <strong>of</strong> its direction, we would not fire at it.After <strong>the</strong> reconnoitering party returned to camp, <strong>the</strong>troops had <strong>the</strong>ir dinner <strong>and</strong> at one o'clock advancedagainst <strong>the</strong> enemy's position, led b}^ <strong>the</strong> Toronto <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Without a moment's hesitation<strong>the</strong>y dashed into <strong>the</strong>bush, <strong>and</strong> with a rush carried <strong>the</strong> rifle pits <strong>from</strong> which<strong>the</strong> enemy had harassed us on Saturday, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n swept<strong>the</strong> enemy before <strong>the</strong>m down a short valley dotted withbush into <strong>the</strong> plain, whicli extends half a mile back <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> river bank.On one side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plain <strong>the</strong> enemy had dug a longrange <strong>of</strong> rifle pits, <strong>from</strong> which <strong>the</strong>y opened fire as we
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 153advanced towards <strong>the</strong> village <strong>of</strong> Batoche, which st<strong>and</strong>sin <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> phiin. The ground to be crossed wasopen, <strong>and</strong> for <strong>the</strong> most part under cultivation, thoughhere <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re were patches <strong>of</strong> brushw^ood.As <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> had cleared <strong>the</strong> valley, <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rcorps had come up, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> <strong>and</strong> Iknilton'sHorse advanced toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> Intelligence corps on<strong>the</strong>ir flank.The scene was a pretty one as <strong>the</strong> troops advanced, <strong>the</strong>puffs <strong>of</strong> smoke darting out <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> houses <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> village,<strong>and</strong> fi-inging <strong>the</strong> bush covere
154 nrSTOHY ok THK IIOYAL CiREXADII-UiS.•Several <strong>of</strong> tlio enemy were killed as <strong>the</strong> Onmadiersrushed <strong>the</strong> riile pits, <strong>and</strong> some more were shot as wecleared <strong>the</strong> valley; but <strong>the</strong> total nuijd»er engaged wassmall, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re can be no doubt tliat many <strong>of</strong> those wh<strong>of</strong>ought against us on Saturday must have retired before<strong>the</strong> fighting bigaii.There isgreat satisfaction at our having recovered <strong>the</strong>prisoners uninjured, but although Kiel threatened to kill<strong>the</strong>m if we advanced, it is not probable that he intendedto do so, as such an act would have placed him <strong>and</strong> thosewith him beyond <strong>the</strong> hope <strong>of</strong> mercy.A despatch had been received <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northcote, atwhose absence some uneasin
ON THK WAV To THE NOJl'lUWEST. 155<strong>and</strong> Captain J\l an Ic}^ adjutant.Company <strong>of</strong>ficers, Capts.Caston, Mason, Spencer, Harston ; Lients. Howard, Gibson,Irving, Hay, Morrow, l^^itcli, Michie <strong>and</strong> Eliot.Durino- tlie journey along <strong>the</strong> North shore, CaptainSpencer ^vas completely prostrated hy an attack <strong>of</strong> rheumatism,<strong>and</strong> Lieut. Morrow was aceidentlv shot in <strong>the</strong>leg. Both <strong>the</strong>se <strong>of</strong>ficers were taken Ijack to Toronto.After <strong>the</strong> engagement at Fish Creek, while waiting incamp <strong>the</strong>re, Lieuts. Eliot <strong>and</strong> Gibson, sutiering <strong>from</strong>severe attacks <strong>of</strong> rheumatism, were placed on board<strong>the</strong> steamer Northcote svith o<strong>the</strong>r invalid <strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>and</strong>while on board, aided in <strong>the</strong> defence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> steameragainst <strong>the</strong> tierce attack made upon her by <strong>the</strong> rebelswhen running <strong>the</strong> gauntlet at Batoche.During <strong>the</strong> fighting before Batoche, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> hadone <strong>of</strong>ficer killed, Lieut. Fitch, <strong>and</strong> three wounded, MajorDawson <strong>and</strong> Capts. Manley <strong>and</strong> Mason, so that on <strong>the</strong>evening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day on which Batoche was captured <strong>the</strong>rewere left efficient onlv seven combatant <strong>of</strong>ficers in <strong>the</strong>regiment. A special fatality seemed to attach to No. 3Company;killed or wounded.every <strong>of</strong>ficer belonging or attacluMl to it beingThis goes to show how fully <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficersshared with <strong>the</strong>ir men <strong>the</strong> hardships <strong>and</strong> dsmgers <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> campaign.The men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Grenadiei's were peculiarly well fittedfor this campaign, being hardy, intelligent <strong>and</strong> strong,able to endure fatigues <strong>and</strong> privations, <strong>and</strong> fitted by <strong>the</strong>irvarious occupations to make <strong>the</strong>mselves peculiarly useful.For instance, on <strong>the</strong> way along <strong>the</strong> North shore, in<strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> journey, <strong>the</strong> wheels <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tenderjumped <strong>the</strong> track. This occurred many miles <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>nearest station, <strong>and</strong> what looked like a long delay was
156 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERSspeedily put ri^ht by some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men who were regularilyemployed in <strong>the</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Trunk r(!pair shops, Toronto.Then on <strong>the</strong> line <strong>of</strong> march across <strong>the</strong> prairie <strong>the</strong>General found it rrcquently necessary to connnunicateby wire with different points, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> furnishedmen wlio were expert at cutting <strong>and</strong> n pairing wires,<strong>and</strong> so assisted in this matter.In <strong>the</strong> matter <strong>of</strong> courage <strong>and</strong> pluck <strong>the</strong>y were alsoconspicuous, Many instances might be related in support<strong>of</strong>this statement, but one or two will suffice.When General Middleton made his last halt before advancingon Batoche, camp was formed early in <strong>the</strong>afternoon, <strong>and</strong> orders issued that on <strong>the</strong> following morningevery available fighting man must join <strong>the</strong> attackingcolumn, <strong>and</strong> all non-combatants <strong>and</strong> sick or disabledmen remain in camp. The details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plan <strong>of</strong>attack as ordered b}'' <strong>the</strong> General, provided that <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> should have <strong>the</strong> post <strong>of</strong> honor, <strong>and</strong> lead <strong>the</strong>attack, <strong>and</strong> it was well known that <strong>the</strong> resistance wouldbe such that a bloody struggle was anticipated, so <strong>the</strong>Surgeons <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different corps made an examination <strong>of</strong>men who were on <strong>the</strong> sick-list with <strong>the</strong> view to ascertainwhe<strong>the</strong>r or not <strong>the</strong>y were fitted for <strong>the</strong> attack on <strong>the</strong>following day.One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in passing <strong>from</strong>one part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r heard his name calledout, " Captain "<strong>and</strong> looking around he saw <strong>the</strong>Surgeon, Dr. Ryerson, engaged in a discussion with one<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment—Private Martin. This manhad his foot frozen in travelling along <strong>the</strong> north shore <strong>of</strong>Lake Superior, <strong>and</strong> so badly, that <strong>the</strong> great toe was
ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 157almost <strong>of</strong>f, <strong>and</strong> he had been stru^gliii^ along for sometime with a piece <strong>of</strong> blanket wrapped around his foot,<strong>and</strong> wearing a moccasin. Dr. Ryerson told this man hewould have to remain in <strong>the</strong> camp, but Martin insistedupon marching out with his comrades to take part in <strong>the</strong>tight, <strong>and</strong> appealed to Captain to speak on hisbehalf. This was done <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> man permitted to go.It was ra<strong>the</strong>r an unlucky decision for him, as he wasvery severely wounded, his shoulder being In-oken, <strong>and</strong>he has a crippled arm to this day.An instance to show <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men. On <strong>the</strong>last day when <strong>the</strong>y were travelling on sleighs <strong>and</strong> onfoot between <strong>the</strong> gaps on <strong>the</strong> North Shore, night found<strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> track, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>track had to be reached by a long march <strong>of</strong> some hoursduration across <strong>the</strong> ice.This march promised to be <strong>the</strong>severest struggle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> journey. It was pouring rain,pitch-dark, <strong>the</strong> snow, nearly three feet on <strong>the</strong> level, wasmelting fast <strong>and</strong> becoming slushy. Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> menwere foot-sore, suffering <strong>from</strong> frost-bites, colds <strong>and</strong> rheumatism.All <strong>the</strong> baggage <strong>and</strong> supplies had to be transportedin sleighs over this gap, <strong>and</strong> an <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Regiment was detailed to superintend that duty. TheComm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer suggested to this <strong>of</strong>ficer that accommodationmight be made for those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men who weremost worn out to ride on <strong>the</strong> sleighs sitting on <strong>the</strong> baggage.In order to carry out this suggestion, <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer incharge got <strong>the</strong> regiment formed up <strong>and</strong> briefly addressed<strong>the</strong>m, stating that many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m must be suffering severely<strong>from</strong> exposure <strong>and</strong> fatigue, that <strong>the</strong> march before <strong>the</strong>mwould test <strong>the</strong> endurance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> strongest, <strong>and</strong> said that
:158 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.twenty or thirty could be accoiiiiiiodated with seats in<strong>the</strong> sleiglLs, <strong>and</strong> that tliose men who felt unable to makethis march could fall out on <strong>the</strong> reverse flank <strong>of</strong> tliecolunm. The result showed <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men, fornot a single man left <strong>the</strong> raidvs, all preferring to share<strong>the</strong> hardships <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir conu'ades.In Dr. Ryerson's letter <strong>the</strong>
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ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 159" First day, 4 killed <strong>and</strong> five wounded ; second day, 2wounded ; third day, 3 wounded ;fourth day, 47 killed,1(33 wounded." Total, 51 killed, <strong>and</strong> 173 wounded." In one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> English papers I am represented ashaving been waiting at F^ish Creek for reinforcement,<strong>of</strong> having asked for 1,000 men, <strong>and</strong> as having been I'einforcedby <strong>the</strong> IVIidl<strong>and</strong> Regiment, <strong>and</strong> as having foughtwith 1,000 men, <strong>and</strong> arms superior to <strong>the</strong> enemy. Thereal facts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> case being as follows : I was waiting atFish Creek, as you know, to get rid <strong>of</strong> my wounded, <strong>and</strong>get oats up, <strong>and</strong> not for reinforcements. Only 100 men<strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> Regiment reached me <strong>the</strong>n under Lieut.-Col, Williams, <strong>and</strong> as I had lost, killed <strong>and</strong> wounded,nearly (iO men, <strong>and</strong> had to put 35 men on board <strong>the</strong> Northcote,my actual reinforcement was 5 men. As regards <strong>the</strong>actual number <strong>of</strong> men engaged out <strong>of</strong> my total force <strong>of</strong>724 othcers <strong>and</strong> men, owing to having to leave 100 mento protect my camp, leaving wounded <strong>and</strong> sick men, cooks,anuuunition carriers, assistants to ambulances, etc., I wasonly able to bring 405 men into <strong>the</strong> engagement <strong>and</strong> tinsincluded <strong>the</strong>Artillery <strong>and</strong> Gatling which, owing to liienature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> position, were not able to do so much damageas <strong>the</strong> infantry. So that with about 400 men w^drove with heavy loss <strong>of</strong> force, (taking <strong>the</strong> lowest estimation),(100 Half-breeds <strong>and</strong> Indians, many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m armedwith loi 'jf-rauijc rilles, <strong>and</strong> who were considered <strong>the</strong> finest<strong>and</strong> best prairie fighters in <strong>the</strong> country, out <strong>of</strong> a strongposition, carefully selected <strong>and</strong> entrenched by <strong>the</strong>mselves.After this I need say no more concerning <strong>the</strong> conductduring <strong>the</strong> engagemeut, (,)f <strong>the</strong> whole force. Fro»n my
—:;IbOHISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.second in comm<strong>and</strong>, Lieut-Col. Sfcraubenzie, I receivedevery assistance, <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> 12th, liis leading <strong>of</strong> hisbrigade was beyond praise."The conduct <strong>of</strong> Lt.-Cols.,Montizambert, comm<strong>and</strong>ingArtillery ; Williams, comm<strong>and</strong>ing Midl<strong>and</strong> regimentLt.-Col. Orasett, comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Major]\IcKe<strong>and</strong>, comm<strong>and</strong>ing 90th Regiment, was everythingI could wisli. Lt.-Col. Williams <strong>and</strong> Lt.-Col. Grasetttcame prominently to my notice <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallant wayin which <strong>the</strong>y led <strong>and</strong> cheered <strong>the</strong>ir men on <strong>the</strong> left,rush by rush, until <strong>the</strong>y gained <strong>the</strong> house on <strong>the</strong> plain,<strong>the</strong> former having connnenced <strong>the</strong> rush.The field <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different Infantry regiments. Major Smith <strong>and</strong>Hughes, Midl<strong>and</strong> ; MajorBoswell <strong>and</strong> ActingDawson, <strong>Grenadiers</strong> ; MajorMajor <strong>and</strong> Adjt. Buchan, 90th regiment,are e([ually to be connnended for <strong>the</strong>ir behaviouron this <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r days."The list <strong>of</strong> killed <strong>and</strong> wounded at Batoche is a sad one.A full list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> former <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wounded belonging to<strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> is here givenNorthwest Field Force under Major-General Middleton,C. B. Return <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men killed during <strong>the</strong>attack on Batoche <strong>from</strong> 9th to 12th May inclusive.24th May, 1885.HANK AND NAMES. CAUSE OF DKATII. UEMARKS." A"Bfvttery :—Gr. Wm. Phillips Gun shot wound. 9th May<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Gren.-vdiers :Lieut. W. Fitch* 12th May.Pte. T Mooro»th May.
——90th Battalion :—ON THE WAY TO THE NORTHWEST. 161Pte. R. R. Hardisty Gun shot wound. <strong>10th</strong> May.Pte. James Fraser " 12th May.Boulton' Scouts:Capt. E. L. Brown " 12th May.French's Scouts —:Capt. John French " 12th May.Intelligence Corps :Lieut. A. W. KippenRecapitulation :— 2 iith May.] <strong>10th</strong> '•'5 12th "12th May.Total 8WOUNDED OF THE llOYAL GRENADIERS.<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> :Pte. Brisbane Forehead 11th May." Eager Jaw 12thCorpl. Foley Side 11thPte. H. Millsom Chest 12th*'" A.Martin Shoulder <strong>10th</strong>«*" Marshall Ankle 12th*'" Bnrher ...Head 12th"" Cantwell H<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> thigh Oth "" *'Quigley Right arm 12thCapt. Mauley Foot 11th "**Major Dawson Leg IJthPte. Hughes Ruptured in action. . . 12th, . .12thCapt. Mason Side 9th '•Bugler Gaughun H<strong>and</strong>**Pte. Cook Arm 12th"«'Stead Arm 9th••Scobel Arm <strong>10th</strong>Total 17K'**''*
162 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Captain Harston, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, was appointedafter <strong>the</strong> battle <strong>of</strong> Batoche, by <strong>the</strong> Major- Generalcomm<strong>and</strong>inf^, to <strong>the</strong> post <strong>of</strong> Infantry Brigade-Major.Captain Young, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winnipeg Field Battery, ]\ad held<strong>the</strong> post up to this date, but he had been detached by <strong>the</strong>General to take charge <strong>of</strong> Kiel after his surrender, <strong>and</strong>had gone with him to Regina.
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CHAPTER VII.THE SKKCKAXT's DIARY—RETURN TO TORONTO— irOW THE CITY RECEIVEDHER SOLDIERS—PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS—CONCLUSION.^ (^EFORE concluding <strong>the</strong> account <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Northwestexpedition, so faras <strong>the</strong> battle <strong>of</strong> Ba-toche, a few reminiscences <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Grenadier'sjourney <strong>from</strong> Toronto, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir march across((^O" country, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir eventful six weeks <strong>from</strong>1^"^March 30th to May 12th, 1885, may properlybe given.Crossing Lake Superior on <strong>the</strong> ice, men, footsoreworn with fatigue,<strong>and</strong>refused to take <strong>the</strong> sleighs belongingto <strong>the</strong> transport, even when urged by <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>of</strong>ficers to doso, because <strong>the</strong>y knew so many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir comrades must<strong>of</strong> necessity march. Again when <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> werebarracked in <strong>the</strong> schooner, M. L. Breck, <strong>the</strong>y actuallyslept with moisture pouring on to <strong>the</strong>ir faces <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>thawing ice, with which <strong>the</strong> sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> vessel's holdwere encrusted, <strong>and</strong> which <strong>the</strong> heat <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men's breathmelted. It is a comparatively small matter, but it isworth recording that on <strong>the</strong> railway journey northward,<strong>the</strong>re was at times not even sitting space for <strong>the</strong> whole<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men, <strong>and</strong> on one occasion <strong>the</strong>y were sixty-sixNor was <strong>the</strong>re for many <strong>of</strong>hours continually in a train.<strong>the</strong>m even " <strong>the</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t side <strong>of</strong> a board " for a resting place atnight. Their only couch was beir'^ closely jammed on
:164 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.<strong>the</strong> seats <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> railway cars, without a chance to getany comfortable rest. Yet it was borne brightly <strong>and</strong>cheerfully, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were " Ready, aye Ready," ^'oranything <strong>and</strong> for everything.The regiment had been specially selected by Major-General Middleton to accompany him to Batoche for <strong>the</strong>following reasons. First, <strong>the</strong>y were comm<strong>and</strong>ed by experienced<strong>of</strong>ficers, who knew what discipline was <strong>and</strong>enforced it in this battalion. In <strong>the</strong> second place, <strong>the</strong>General knew <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were as capable <strong>of</strong> doinga hard days work at road-making or ditching as <strong>the</strong>ywere steady on parade <strong>and</strong> expert rifle shots.Nor was this determination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> to do<strong>the</strong>ir duty, unnoticed or unappreciated by those whowatched <strong>the</strong>m <strong>from</strong> a distance. Canada was proud <strong>of</strong> hersons, Toronto gloried in <strong>the</strong> " Grens.," <strong>the</strong> " Queen'sOwn " <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> " Body Guards." Were <strong>the</strong>y not <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> city, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city, were <strong>the</strong>y not our neighbors, ourbro<strong>the</strong>rs or our friends.The fortunes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Toronto contingent were followedeagerly by all Toronto; <strong>the</strong> city gloried in <strong>the</strong>ir successes,sympathised with <strong>the</strong>ir wounded, <strong>and</strong> sincerelymourned for <strong>the</strong>ir honored dead. Of <strong>the</strong>se last it waswritten at <strong>the</strong> time." Not in <strong>the</strong> quiet churchyard, near those who loved <strong>the</strong>m best,But by <strong>the</strong> wiUl Saskatchewan <strong>the</strong>y laid <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong>ir rest,A simple soldiers' funeral, in that lonely spot was <strong>the</strong>irs.Made cjnsecrate <strong>and</strong> holy by a nation's tears <strong>and</strong> prayers."The poetical account <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Expedition written byS. A. C. (Mrs. Curzon) is so simple <strong>and</strong> yet so touchingthat it is given hei'e also
;;—THE sergeant's DIARY. 165O, but <strong>the</strong>y sprang at 'A\e call !The call <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bugle to anusS})rang as a man to <strong>the</strong> fightThe fight, not <strong>of</strong> foreign alanns.Tramped through <strong>the</strong> ice <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> snow,Tramped through <strong>the</strong> forest <strong>and</strong> swampLay with <strong>the</strong> stars for a ro<strong>of</strong>,Dried by <strong>the</strong> dead-branch fire <strong>the</strong> damp.Hoar on <strong>the</strong> hair hung <strong>the</strong> frost,Stiff with <strong>the</strong> frost <strong>the</strong> moustache,Mustachios so silky <strong>and</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t,And curled, to be sharp as a lash !Rations <strong>of</strong>hard-tack <strong>and</strong> tea.Rations <strong>of</strong> notliing for hours ;But ever <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> braveEver <strong>the</strong> will that o'erpowers.Sense <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> stress <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> timeMakes <strong>of</strong> a biscuit a feast.Streng<strong>the</strong>ns for duty <strong>the</strong> soul.Reckons for comfort <strong>the</strong> least.Frozen <strong>and</strong> cramped <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s,Frozen <strong>and</strong> cramped <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> feet ;Chill to <strong>the</strong> marrow, <strong>the</strong> windBlinding, <strong>the</strong> rain <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> sleet.Footsore <strong>and</strong> sleepless <strong>and</strong> worn,Over Superior <strong>the</strong>y go ;Stumbling mid hummocks <strong>of</strong> ice,rioutering <strong>and</strong> plunging through snow.
—166 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Onward <strong>and</strong> onward <strong>the</strong> march,On to broad Saskatchewan ;Peering to right <strong>and</strong> to leftFor a sign <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> light that's begun.Middleton flashes <strong>the</strong> word ;*'<strong>Grenadiers</strong>, here to your post !How shall <strong>the</strong> river that flowsLike a si;.rge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea-tide be crossed ?"" There goes <strong>the</strong> Gatling again !Cross ? We must cross as we may !Rig this old jerry- scow up;Men, <strong>the</strong>re is always a way.Over <strong>the</strong> tide <strong>the</strong>y are gone ;Taste <strong>the</strong>ir flrst blood at Fish Creek ;Bury <strong>the</strong>ir dead where <strong>the</strong>y fell,Follow <strong>the</strong> foe whom <strong>the</strong>y seek.O, <strong>the</strong> wooded ravines <strong>of</strong> Batoche !Frederick lay<strong>the</strong>re with his men,Firing till scrub <strong>the</strong>re was none,Rifle-pits Hring again.lireast on <strong>the</strong> sod, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> chinResting in liollow it made ;Beard <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> roots <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> grassMingling as threads <strong>of</strong> one blade.Breast oa <strong>the</strong> sod for three days,fcileepless <strong>and</strong> hungry <strong>and</strong> blackO, for a rush on <strong>the</strong> foe !Middleton, wise, held <strong>the</strong>m back.
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———THE sergeant's DIARY. 167Breast on <strong>the</strong> sod, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> chinResting in hollow it made ;Lift but an inch <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> slope,Life is <strong>the</strong> penalty paid.Crook bnt an elbow too high,Crack ! <strong>and</strong> a ball <strong>from</strong> below ;O, for <strong>the</strong> word <strong>of</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>0, for a rush on <strong>the</strong> foe.•'Charge "! <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y sweep like <strong>the</strong> windMidl<strong>and</strong>ers, Ninetieth, <strong>and</strong> Grens.Out leap <strong>the</strong> foe <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir holes,And scatter like sheep <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> pens." On to <strong>the</strong> church, men ; <strong>the</strong> church IThere are <strong>the</strong> women <strong>and</strong> priests ;On to <strong>the</strong> house, men, <strong>the</strong> house !Give <strong>the</strong> poor prisoners release."'Tis done.And Batoche is a dream,Its terrors, its sufferings, its tears ;But forever it blazons <strong>the</strong> flagOf your service, O brave <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.c.One more word about <strong>the</strong> actual fighting at Batoche.It has <strong>of</strong>ten been asked why General Middleton delayed<strong>the</strong> final attack upon Batoche, many reasons havebeen assigned, <strong>the</strong> probable one is this, that he though<strong>the</strong> could in time tire out <strong>the</strong> enemy <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>y wouldcapitulate <strong>and</strong> thus save many lives. It must bo bornein mind that <strong>the</strong> troops in his comm<strong>and</strong> were not regularsbut militia, that in many, if not in all cases, <strong>the</strong>ywere bread-winners, <strong>and</strong> had o<strong>the</strong>rs dependent upon
;168 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.<strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong>, although to many people General Middleton'sdelay seems inexplicable, <strong>the</strong> probablereason is <strong>the</strong> onethat has just been stated, <strong>the</strong> desire to protect as far aspossible <strong>the</strong> lives <strong>of</strong>his men.He could certainly have made an advance upon Batocheon May 9th or <strong>10th</strong> at <strong>the</strong> latest, but <strong>the</strong>re is nodoubt that had he done so itwould have been a h<strong>and</strong>-toh<strong>and</strong>conflict, <strong>and</strong> that many brave <strong>and</strong> useful men wouldhave fallen, whose lives, through <strong>the</strong> tactics GeneralMiddleton adopted, were saved to <strong>the</strong> country, as it was,<strong>the</strong> loss was very great, not less than eight beingkilled <strong>and</strong> 46 wounded on our side, during <strong>the</strong> four days'attack upon Batoche, <strong>from</strong> May 9th to <strong>the</strong> 12tli inclusive.Of <strong>the</strong> killed, one <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> one private were <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> also three <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> 15 men more or lessseriously wounded.The following diary was kept by Color-Sergeant F.Francis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> may be introducedhere most appropriately :Friday, April <strong>10th</strong>.—Left Fort Qu'Appelle at six a.m. in<strong>the</strong> same waggons; passed through a fine parklike country,a lot <strong>of</strong> gophers to be seen on <strong>the</strong> road. The boys hadgreat fun running after <strong>the</strong>m. The country s<strong>and</strong>y insome parts, went 25 miles, camped on <strong>the</strong> prairie ; startednext morning, Saturday 11th, at 7 a.m. A bluftycountry with a lot <strong>of</strong> sloughs ; saw a few farms <strong>of</strong>Half-breeds on <strong>the</strong> road ; reached Touchwood about 5p.m. Saturday;left a man sick at <strong>the</strong> Hudson Bay storetwo houses besides <strong>the</strong> store ;<strong>the</strong> hills are rolling but notsteep. Had 20 rounds <strong>of</strong> ball served out to us at Touchwood.Fresh butter served out—a great treat, <strong>and</strong> fresh
aTHE sergeant's DIARY. 169bread ; more blankets served out here, making three eachman. A fine day, but very cold at night ; no c<strong>and</strong>les tobe had ; no salt or sugar.Sunday April 12th, 7 a.m.—Fine day. Saw a family<strong>of</strong> Indians picking up <strong>the</strong> crumbs we left behind—miserable looking lot <strong>of</strong> people shivering with <strong>the</strong> cold—advanced to <strong>the</strong> big Touchwood hills;<strong>the</strong> country only more hilly.no difference inSaw a bear in <strong>the</strong> distance,too far to shoot at ; saw a flock <strong>of</strong> geese <strong>and</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> rabbits; camped on <strong>the</strong> plain—made about 25 miles ; 75scouts caught up to us here under comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> MajorBoulton—a hardy looking lot <strong>of</strong> men mounted on smallponies, alldressed in corduroy breeches <strong>and</strong> fustian coatswith helmets <strong>and</strong> slouch hats, armed with repeatingrifles, revolvers <strong>and</strong> knives ; a very strange saddle withwooden stirrups ; <strong>the</strong>y camped with us for <strong>the</strong> night, <strong>and</strong>pushed on next day to overtake <strong>the</strong> General.Monday morning, April 13th.—Struck camp at 7 a.m.to take enough woodStarted for <strong>the</strong> Salt Plains ; had<strong>and</strong> water for six rations, as <strong>the</strong>re is none to be got on<strong>the</strong> plains. The water is very salt, not fit to drink. Theprairie is very flat <strong>and</strong> wet, in some places up to <strong>the</strong> waggonbox. Arrived at <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plains at 4 o'clock.Camped on General Middleton's old camping ground.He is a day ahead yet. We have made about eighteenmiles ;everybody very tired. There is a mail shantyhere where <strong>the</strong> mail changes horses ; <strong>the</strong> ground verydamp, but we have had rubber sheets served out, so itdoes not matter much. Posted some post cards;got afrying pan, a thing that we wanted much. The countrya level flat,<strong>the</strong> lake.not a thing to be seen for miles, like being on
170 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Tuesday morning, April 14th.—Struck tents at 7a.m.Started on <strong>the</strong> road ; nothing new. I have been with<strong>the</strong> leading waggon all <strong>the</strong> way <strong>from</strong> Qu'Appelle. Encampedon <strong>the</strong> plains about 5 p.m. Had supper <strong>of</strong> hardtack <strong>and</strong> tea.Wednesday, April 15th.—Struck tents at 7 a.m.Packed our knapsacks into <strong>the</strong> wa^^gons—<strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong>waggons except those with supplies w^ere sent back. Westart to march with an advance guard <strong>and</strong> a rear guard.I was in charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> leading files <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> advance guard.Came to a little bush <strong>of</strong> wood poplar. A mounted policemancame to meet us; he is posted at Humboldt.Encamped about four miles <strong>from</strong> Humboldt ; in thisplace one house, where <strong>the</strong> telegraph man lives. Thetrail here branches <strong>of</strong>f to Prince Albert. We followed<strong>the</strong> old trail by <strong>the</strong> telegraph poles ;pitched tents, madeabout 20 miles ; some <strong>of</strong> us very tired, myself tired butnot footsore as a good many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m were.Thursday, April 16th.—Struck tents at 7 a.m. Hadhard -tack <strong>and</strong> canned meat as usual for rations ; startedagain with advance guard. A fine country but no trees,plenty <strong>of</strong> small lakes.It was snowing when we started,blowing a hard gale in our faces ; mad^ marching veryhard ; had to ford two or three str'^ams ; a hard march ;two <strong>of</strong> my advance files gave out ; had to ride on thdknapsacks ;near played out myself ; stopped for dinnerat noon, hard-tack, canned meat <strong>and</strong> water fordinner.Blowing very cold with snow all <strong>the</strong> time. Saw a foxon <strong>the</strong> hill ; some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> teamsters fired at it, but missedit. Encamped for <strong>the</strong> night on <strong>the</strong> prairie. Not muchwood to get a little tea with.All very tired indeed, <strong>and</strong>
:THE sergeant's DIARY. 171wet, made 24 miles.encamped ; everyone had a letter but mystlf ; wasThe postman arrived soon after wedisappointed.A Toronto Globe <strong>of</strong> April 6th was given toeach company ;had a good laugh when we were able toread it. We have no c<strong>and</strong>les yet ; it is miserable withoutlight, <strong>and</strong> no one can see in <strong>the</strong> tents now to coverhimself up, or move around with twelve men stretchedon <strong>the</strong> ground. We all miss oatmeal very much ; it iswanted bad.Friday, April 17th.—Started at 7 a.m. A fine countrybut no wood to be seen ; dinner <strong>of</strong> fresh meat <strong>and</strong> hardtack;beans for breakfast, plain, boiled in water. It isvery cold ; had to march with overcoats on ; startedagain after dinner, encamped on General Middleton's oldground ; made 25 miles this day ;still it first-class health,feet in good order yet ; seen no wood for <strong>the</strong> last twodays.'Saturday, April 18th.—General Middleton is stilltwelve miles ahead, at Clark's Crossing. W^e started asusual. Made about 11 miles; had dinner <strong>and</strong> about onehour's rest, but it is very cold ; fixed ourselves up a little<strong>and</strong> started again for Clark's Crossing. Saw <strong>the</strong> campin <strong>the</strong> distance. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men in camp came out tomeet us. General Middleton's camp is on <strong>the</strong> SaskatchewanRiver. We marched into camp a-nd pitched tents,etc., <strong>and</strong> made ourselves comfortable. Had some sugar,hard-tack, one c<strong>and</strong>le, <strong>and</strong> some pork served out to eachcompany, for a treat. About 4 p.m., <strong>the</strong> scouts broughtin three Indians, <strong>the</strong>y captured <strong>the</strong>m about nine miles<strong>from</strong> camp ;<strong>the</strong>y are ugly-looking men, one a chief<strong>the</strong>y are dressed in skins as usual, <strong>and</strong> armed, one with
172 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS,a rifle <strong>and</strong> two with shot guns. They were interviewedby Lord Melgund <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> General. They were taken,put in a tent under guard ;<strong>the</strong>y were well fed <strong>and</strong> one<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m allowed to go <strong>and</strong> report to <strong>the</strong>ir council, <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>kindness <strong>the</strong>y had received. There were four Indianscouts seen around our camp on Friday night by some <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> men."A" Battery <strong>of</strong>I suppose <strong>the</strong>y are some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se men.100 men, 100 mounted scouts, 40 <strong>of</strong>" C " Company, Winnipeg Field Battery, 50 men ; 90thBattalion, 280 men ; <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, 264 men. Theseare all <strong>the</strong> fighting men in camp, <strong>and</strong> about 125 twohorseteams to carry our provisions for us. There is nowood here ; it has to be drawn three miles for us to use.We all enjoyed a good night's rest. Every day beforethis we have been up at 4 a.m. This morning (Sunday,April 19th) we were allowed to sleep until 6 a.m. ;breakfast<strong>of</strong> hard-tack, beans <strong>and</strong> a little piece <strong>of</strong> pork. Paradedat 10 a.m. for inspection <strong>of</strong> arms, after which wehad divine service. The whole camp attended, ColonelGrasett read <strong>the</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> Engl<strong>and</strong> service. The 90thB<strong>and</strong> played for <strong>the</strong> singing ": Onward ChristianSoldiers," " Nearer My God to Thee," <strong>and</strong> " ThQ OldHundredth." It was \ ery touching. Each man wasserved out with a New Testament at Touchwood Hills.We are on <strong>the</strong> Saskatchewan River now ; it is a broadstream, about 80 yards wide <strong>and</strong> very swift, about sixmiles an hour I think, <strong>and</strong> very dirty. The ice is piledup very high <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> water ; <strong>the</strong> water must be twelvefeet lower than it was in <strong>the</strong> winter. The TemperanceColonization Company own l<strong>and</strong> on each side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>river, fine l<strong>and</strong> ; <strong>the</strong>y liave a stone house built on tiie
THE sergeant's DIARY. 173river, about five rooms, but <strong>the</strong> family cleared out when<strong>the</strong> trouble began, <strong>and</strong> went to Moose Jaw. There isano<strong>the</strong>r house kept by Mr. Clark ; he is doing a goodtrade now, bread forty cents a loaf, butter seventy-fivecents a pound, <strong>and</strong> so on. Chewing tobacco <strong>and</strong> matchesare very scarce.I bought some fishing tackle in Winnipeg;I set a night line last night but caught no fish.Everybody is busy writing this afternoon ; I have beenwriting this all <strong>the</strong> afternoon ; I kept notes <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>time we started till yesterday when I lost my book <strong>and</strong>had to borrow ano<strong>the</strong>r party's book for dates, etc.Justhad word that Kiel <strong>and</strong> his party are about thirty miles<strong>from</strong> here on <strong>the</strong> right bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river. I hope he willstay <strong>the</strong>re until we get at him. Just had orders that wemarch to-morrow, (Monday). We have <strong>the</strong> post <strong>of</strong> honorourselves, <strong>and</strong> " A " Battery <strong>and</strong> half <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scouts advanceto attack <strong>the</strong>m. The 90th Winnipeg Battery, <strong>and</strong>" C " Company go on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river as ablind ; weshall soon be through now I suppose ; I hope<strong>the</strong>y will take us down home by Swift Current.Monday, April 20th.—Had orders to cross <strong>the</strong> riverwith <strong>the</strong> Winnipeg Battery, but for some reason <strong>the</strong> orderwas counterm<strong>and</strong>ed, <strong>and</strong> we had to stay in camp allday ; this morning we had drill ; this afternoon was incharge <strong>of</strong> a party <strong>of</strong> 25 men fixing an old scow no;trouble ; hope to move to-morrow. It will take sometimeto take us all over, 50 men at a time. Half <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>scouts went over yesterday afternoon.Tuesday, 21st April.—Reveille at 5 a.m. Orders are toprepare to start after breakfast. We live better now, getfull rations <strong>of</strong> meat <strong>and</strong> biscuits, but no salt or sugar.
;174 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.The fresh meat we kill here. The pickets brout;jht intwo Indians this morninf^ ; <strong>the</strong>y were found prowlingaround <strong>the</strong> camp last nigfht. One is armed with a gun,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r with a bow <strong>and</strong> arrow—I suppose to takedown a sentry without any noise. They are fine builtmen, but ugly. I don't know what <strong>the</strong>y will do with<strong>the</strong>m. We crossed <strong>the</strong> river at twelve o'clock, No. 1 Co,first, <strong>the</strong> supplies after us. We <strong>the</strong>n pitched tents on alevel piece <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>, a fine place. The Winnipeg FieldBattery with two guns is with us.I set a fish-line in <strong>the</strong> river this afternoon ;<strong>the</strong>y tellme <strong>the</strong>re is fish in <strong>the</strong> river to be caught sometimes, butit is early in <strong>the</strong> season to catch <strong>the</strong>m.Wednesday, 22nd April.—Up at six. Expected tostart to-day, but did not do so.Stayed in camp all da}'drilled three times in extended order. Had to put ** in <strong>the</strong> guard tent ; had a false alarm last night ; all<strong>the</strong> boys turned out armed. Am told <strong>of</strong>i" to quarter guardthis evening ; expect to start for Prince Albert to-morrow.They say <strong>the</strong> wire is cut between here <strong>and</strong> Hnmboldtvery strange we have had no mail ; have had no letters<strong>from</strong> any one since we left Winnipeg. Every one islooking for a letter. I wish <strong>the</strong> quartermaster wouldgive us some oatmeal or rice for a change. Have hadonly one c<strong>and</strong>le since we left Toronto. This is a finecountry around here.Thursday, 23rd April.—Just got breakfast ;all night ;came around ;on guardwas away when <strong>the</strong> visiting <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong> roundsmade it all right. Nice <strong>and</strong> warm in <strong>the</strong>day, but have to make a pillow <strong>of</strong>keep <strong>the</strong>m <strong>from</strong> freezing stiff.our boots at night toPassed <strong>the</strong> night without
:THE sergeant's DIARY. 175trouble. We left camp at Clark's Crossing at 7.80 tliisa.m. Glad to be on <strong>the</strong> move again ;onPrince Albert ;about forty miles.<strong>the</strong> way now toexpect to meet Riel at Batoche'a Crossing,We left camp in <strong>the</strong> following ordermyself <strong>and</strong> four men in advance ; <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>column ; <strong>the</strong> scouts spread out in front <strong>of</strong> us for aboutone-half mile, <strong>the</strong> guns in rear;passed through a finecountry, <strong>and</strong> encamped for dinner after doing twelvemiles ;dinner cold ; no wood to make tea with. Wenton again, <strong>and</strong> encamped seven miles fur<strong>the</strong>r on.Posteda very strong guard. General Middleton moved on <strong>the</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river with us, <strong>and</strong> encamped opposite usfor <strong>the</strong> night. Riel is reported about ten miles <strong>from</strong> usnow. 1 walked all <strong>the</strong> way yesterday ;ra<strong>the</strong>r tired, as Idid not shut my eyes <strong>the</strong> night before, as I was onguard.Friday, 24th April.—Struck camp this morning at fiveo'clock, ready to start at six, when our marching orderswere altered, <strong>and</strong> postponed. They say <strong>the</strong> eastern mailis with General Middleton ; I wish <strong>the</strong>y would deliver itto us here ; would like to hear <strong>from</strong> home. I never wasin better health than I am now ; can eat more now thanI ever did before. It is a healthy country. Each manwas served out with ten more rounds <strong>of</strong> ammunition,making 30 rounds each, Sergeant oO rounds. I amafraid <strong>the</strong>y will not be wanted rsRiel will not stop forus. Everybody is anxious to advance. We have <strong>the</strong>Prince Albert mail with us to carry through as <strong>of</strong> course<strong>the</strong> road is not safe for <strong>the</strong> mail. We have had no rainsince we left Red Rock. They say it never rains heretill June. It is ra<strong>the</strong>r rough on our men to have to
;176 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.furnish a guard <strong>of</strong> 54 men every night ; <strong>the</strong> pickets haveto lie out all night <strong>and</strong> march next day. The guard layin tent except those on duty, but <strong>the</strong> men do notcomplain except for a c<strong>and</strong>le at night. Chewing tobaccois very scarce. We had to march through a lot <strong>of</strong> wateryesterday ;last night a hard frost. Lord Melgund is onthis side with us, dressed like a scout. Every man isexpecting to have a brush <strong>and</strong> closing with <strong>the</strong> enemy.1 hope <strong>the</strong>y may ; had orders to start at 10 a.m. No. 1Company extended twelve paces ; No. 2, support, wentalong for about four miles through a fine country with alittle bush. Heavy firing all <strong>the</strong> time on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side.Halted <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> old scow was brought up <strong>and</strong> No.2 Company crossed over first, <strong>the</strong>n No. 1 Company <strong>and</strong>No. 4 Company. No. 3 Company <strong>and</strong> French's Scoutsbeing left behind to guard <strong>the</strong> supplies. When we arrivedwe relieved <strong>the</strong> 90th. Found <strong>the</strong> enemy down ina hollow about a mile <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> river bank. There wasa dead Indian about six yards in front <strong>of</strong> where I laydown on <strong>the</strong> bluff <strong>of</strong> a hill. The Indians are just underneathus, but we cannot get at <strong>the</strong>m very well.had a few shots ;I haveeach one <strong>of</strong> us 'lave had 100 rounds <strong>of</strong>balls served out to us ; <strong>the</strong>re must be a lot <strong>of</strong> Indianskilled ; I can count ten dead horses as 1 lie here ; <strong>the</strong>re wasan "A" Battery man lying about 20 paces <strong>from</strong> me, dead;<strong>the</strong>re are about eight <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90tli dead. Captain Wisehas just been carried by on a stretcher with a ball in hisheel. Some <strong>of</strong> "A" Battery men have just carried <strong>the</strong>irdead men away. We covered <strong>the</strong>m while <strong>the</strong>y did so.This is all too bad. We shall have to encamp here tonightI suppose ; we will have to have a strong guard
2ND LIEIT. C. S .McINNl'.S. 2Nn LIKUT. C. S. VVILKIK.
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;378 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.with nothing on but our tunics, our overcoats beingacross <strong>the</strong> river <strong>and</strong> no way to get <strong>the</strong>m. Had nothingto eat since six in <strong>the</strong> morning except a biscuit or twothat we had in our haversacks. About .11 o'clock <strong>the</strong>ysent us some canned meat <strong>and</strong> tea <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp whichdid us good. We lieard <strong>the</strong> Indians yelling during <strong>the</strong>night but did not see <strong>the</strong>m. The 9Uth relieved us about2 a.m. We turned into <strong>the</strong>ir tents wet <strong>and</strong> all as wewere, <strong>and</strong> not allowed to remove our boots or anything,<strong>and</strong> to lay with our arms at our sides. The most miserablenight. Our own tents were over on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river ; had to turn out again at seven o'clock to letpart <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th come in. No. 1 Company had to relievesome <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th at 9 a.m. Took up <strong>the</strong> sameground to guard we had last night. We made up a bigfire <strong>and</strong> dried ourselves ; <strong>the</strong>y buried <strong>the</strong> dead <strong>of</strong> ourown side that <strong>the</strong>y had this morning, eleven I think.There are a lot <strong>of</strong> wounded men in camp. The otht r twoguns came across <strong>the</strong> river during <strong>the</strong> night but No. 3Company <strong>of</strong> ours still over <strong>the</strong>re protecting our storesthat are not yet removed We are relieved at 8 p.m.Sunday, 26th April.—An alarm was sounded at about2 a.m. A picket fired about a dozen shots at four horsemen.The whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp stood to <strong>the</strong>ir arms ; <strong>the</strong>Battery limbered up <strong>and</strong> all ready to march in threeminutes. After st<strong>and</strong>ing about ten minutes we weredismissed ; turned in again, had to bunk with <strong>the</strong> 90thour things are not over yet. Had our breakfast <strong>of</strong> hardtack<strong>and</strong> tea. Had divine service at 10 a.m. GeneralMiddleton reading <strong>the</strong> prayers. We were all under arms,strange to go to church with rifles in h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> 100
ounds <strong>of</strong> ball ammunition.THE sergeant's DIARY. 179After church a parade partywere told <strong>of</strong>lf to make roads, ano<strong>the</strong>r to make litters<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r work. I have not got my knapsack yet. Theycannot get <strong>the</strong> cable to work across <strong>the</strong> river.The scoutscaptured fourteen horses <strong>and</strong> about twenty head <strong>of</strong>cattle.Monday, 27th April.—Reveille at 6 a.m. The mailcame in at eleven o'clock last night, a lot <strong>of</strong> letters <strong>and</strong>papers. Two more men buried this afternoon. No. 3Company crossed over <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> riverthis morning about two o'clock with all <strong>the</strong> stores. Theyhad an alarm yesterday, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y all stood to <strong>the</strong>irarms. We have an easy day <strong>of</strong> it , no duty but to put uptents <strong>and</strong> sort stores—a long job, but one that wasneeded. The 90th furnish a picket to-night; <strong>the</strong> scouts<strong>and</strong> Vv^aggons have been foraging around all day for hay<strong>and</strong> oats. A man was buried this morning. A scoutthat was shot through <strong>the</strong> lungs during <strong>the</strong> fight onFriday. The 90th <strong>and</strong> battery have gone on <strong>the</strong> battlefieldthis afternoon ; we form <strong>the</strong>ir support ; <strong>the</strong>y havegone to get <strong>the</strong>ir dead. I was on <strong>the</strong> battle ground thisafternoon ; <strong>the</strong> Indians left two <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir dead on <strong>the</strong>ground, but <strong>the</strong>re is not a live Indian to be seen. Therewere <strong>from</strong> fifty to sixty dead horses on <strong>the</strong> ground. Thehouses are a total wreck ; all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wounded are doingwell. I do not know when we move <strong>from</strong> here. All<strong>of</strong> No. 3 Company are on duty to-night. This place iscalled Fish Creek ; <strong>the</strong>y have brought in twelve morehorses to-night.Tuesday, April 28th.—Nothing occurred to note.Wednesday, April 29th.—Had drill in <strong>the</strong> morning
180 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.under <strong>the</strong> General in extended order. In <strong>the</strong> eveningmounted picket ; a bad night, rained, <strong>and</strong> cold ; heard alot <strong>of</strong> prairie wolves, a nasty howl. Relieved at 7 a m.,<strong>the</strong> 30th.Thursday, 30th April.—Had drill. Did nothing more.Had fresh meat.Regimental Orderly Sergeant for <strong>the</strong> day. Last night<strong>the</strong> picket caught three Indians. The Indians that werecaught at Clarke's Crossing are with us still ; <strong>the</strong>y have<strong>the</strong> run <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp ; <strong>the</strong>y will not leave us. Had adrummer, a defaulter.Friday, May l.'t,—May began with a fine morning.Nothing new to report. The wounded left us this morningon <strong>the</strong>ir way to <strong>the</strong> Hospital at Sakatoon. They hadabout 20 waggons ; <strong>the</strong> scouts as an escort. Had drillthis a.m.;nothing new to report.Saturday, May 2nd.—Nothing new to report onlythat I am on picket, <strong>and</strong> do not like <strong>the</strong> job to lay outall night ; but it cannot be helped.Sunday, May 3rd.—Got <strong>of</strong>f parade at 11 this a.mSaw nothing all night only heard <strong>the</strong> prairie wolves.They made a lot <strong>of</strong> noise during <strong>the</strong> night. The mailcame in just before we left <strong>the</strong> camp for picket ; was gladto hear <strong>from</strong> home <strong>and</strong> to know that <strong>the</strong>y are all well.The mail left this a.m. Saw some swallows yesterday,<strong>the</strong> iirst I have seen this year.in <strong>the</strong> river to-day ; had divine service ; menA lot <strong>of</strong> men in bathingwith <strong>the</strong>irarms <strong>and</strong> ammunition.Monday, May 4th.—Last night had ano<strong>the</strong>r false alarm,by <strong>the</strong> picket firing. In some two minutes all turned out.Had no supper last night ; our cook undertook to make
THE sergeant's DIARY. 181some dumplings but we could not eat <strong>the</strong>m ; <strong>the</strong>y werelike lead. The General left camp this a.m. with <strong>the</strong> scoutsfor Batoclie's Crossing ;<strong>the</strong>y returned with about fortywere within two miles <strong>of</strong> Kiel'shead <strong>of</strong> cattle <strong>and</strong> horses;camp but did not go in ; we were under arms all day tolielp <strong>the</strong> General if he was attacked.tine day again ; aIt has been a verylittle cold. Had three days rationsserved out. I don't know what it may mean but I hopea move on. Mail in to-day ;no27th.letters but papers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Tuesday, May 5th.—Two companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong>Battalion came up <strong>the</strong> river on <strong>the</strong> Northcote this a. m.They left part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment at Clarke's Crossing <strong>and</strong>Swift Current. They brought a fourteen-day old mailwith <strong>the</strong>m;no letter for me. We ought to have sugar<strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>les. Ought to make it lighter for picket. Iwas Regimental Orderly Sergeant for <strong>the</strong> day. The regimenthad drill for two hours umler <strong>the</strong> General.Wednesday, May 6th.—The men took <strong>the</strong> Gatling gun<strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> Northcote. They had just tried it; it can tire600 rounds a minute, pretty good work. The Northcoteis a strange built boat with a paddle v:heel behind ;<strong>the</strong>yhad a great deal <strong>of</strong> trouble with her coming down <strong>the</strong>river. 1 am told <strong>of</strong>f for picket to-night. It is very coldnow ;I hope it will get warmer before night.Thursday, May 7th.—Had charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pickets lastnight for <strong>the</strong> first time, <strong>of</strong> 15 men; one <strong>of</strong> my men firedat two men, turned <strong>the</strong> whole camp out. We moved thisa.m. ten miles cowards Batoche's Crossing ; encamped for<strong>the</strong> day at about 12 o'clock ;as soon as we halted some <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> scouts were fired on ; <strong>the</strong> brigade at once threw out
182 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.a stronjr picket ; we shall certainly have a brush with <strong>the</strong>enemy to-morrow ; J hope we will finish <strong>the</strong>m up <strong>the</strong>n<strong>and</strong> get home for I am tired <strong>of</strong> this country although Iam in j^ood health. Myself <strong>and</strong> four men formed <strong>the</strong>leading files <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> advance guard <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>whole brigade.Friday, May 8th.—Left camp at Gabriel's Crossingthis a.m. at eight o'clock ; expected to meet <strong>the</strong> rebels everymoment, but saw nothing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m; we are as far away<strong>from</strong> Batoche's as we were last night. We have marchedabout 18 miles to get around <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m.Had a good sleep last night. ''C" Company went down<strong>the</strong> river in a steamboat. They burnt Gabriel Dumont'shouse before <strong>the</strong>y left this a.m.It was well furnished Ibelieve. The l<strong>and</strong> we passed through to-day is light<strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>y.Saturday, May 9th. — Breakfast this a.m. at 4.30.Startt'd for Batoche at 6 a.m. <strong>the</strong> scouts in front with <strong>the</strong>gatling gun. No. 1 Company formed <strong>the</strong> advance guard,myself in charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> leading file; all went v/jU till wegot near <strong>the</strong> church when <strong>the</strong> scouts started some Indiansout <strong>of</strong> a house ; we <strong>the</strong>n formed company <strong>and</strong> extended.No. 1 <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> right, No. 2 prolonged to <strong>the</strong> right, Nos.3 <strong>and</strong> 4 in support ; came up to a church with a fine twostoryhouse alongside <strong>of</strong> it, both frame. The Gatling gunfired about 20 rounds through <strong>the</strong> gable, when a mancame to <strong>the</strong> door <strong>and</strong> waved a white h<strong>and</strong>kerchief ; <strong>the</strong>General at once advanced. It proved to be a priest <strong>and</strong>sisters <strong>and</strong> about a dozen women <strong>and</strong> children. We passed<strong>the</strong>m by <strong>and</strong> entered a bush ; <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> firing begp»n.The enemy retired to <strong>the</strong>ir rifle pits in a bluff; <strong>the</strong>y wereshelled <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gatling turned on <strong>the</strong>m but to no purpose;
si:r(;i:on-major k. k. kinc; RKV. A. H. BALDWIN(Chaplain. )2ND LlKl'T. A. A. S. WILKINS. CAPT. D. MOD. HOWARD.(Late <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.)
THE sergeant's dtary. 183<strong>the</strong>y could not be got out <strong>of</strong> it <strong>and</strong> this was at 5 p.m.Wehave been firing at <strong>the</strong>m all day. Captain Mason <strong>of</strong> No.2 Company was struck. I have had some bullets near mebut so far none <strong>of</strong> my company are hurt.Just heard thatBat-one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was killed, one scout <strong>and</strong> onetery man.Sunday, May <strong>10th</strong>.—Had a hardmatter to retire lastnight. They got all <strong>the</strong> waggons up <strong>from</strong> our late campingground <strong>and</strong> formed a corral on a piece <strong>of</strong> ploughedground with a slough in <strong>the</strong> centre. Then we threw upsome light earthworks about twelve paces on <strong>the</strong> outside<strong>of</strong> it. One <strong>of</strong> our men was shot in <strong>the</strong> arm <strong>and</strong>ano<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> leg (both <strong>of</strong> No. 2 Coy.) when we were in<strong>the</strong> corral.These were chance shots for it w^as too darkto take aim. One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m stood within two feet <strong>of</strong> me,<strong>and</strong> was taking a drink out <strong>of</strong> my water bottle whichwas still attached to me;ano<strong>the</strong>r man <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th wasshot through <strong>the</strong> head, within four feet <strong>of</strong> me, when wewere retiring, he gave a jump <strong>and</strong> a yell. We had tolay behind <strong>the</strong> earthworks all <strong>the</strong> night in our tunics, nocoats or blankets <strong>and</strong> very cold. This morning we hadto move out <strong>and</strong> surround <strong>the</strong> camp in extended orderbefore we had any chance to get our breakfast, <strong>and</strong> herewe are now <strong>and</strong> no chance <strong>of</strong> getting any, with <strong>the</strong> rebelstiring all around.I have just read <strong>the</strong> Church service toThere are twelve <strong>of</strong> us in a bluff.<strong>the</strong> men <strong>of</strong> my section.We have no one hurt in our company. To-day one <strong>of</strong>No. 3 Company was hurt <strong>and</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 90th.It is a job to get a correct account <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> number hurt.We had to protect <strong>the</strong> 90th when <strong>the</strong>y retired to camp.The bullets flew pretty livel;' ' ' n, <strong>and</strong> after we got in
;184 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.camp, but no one was hurt. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> houses werestruck. Slept again in <strong>the</strong> trench that some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> companyhad thrown up. Had overcoats.Monday, May 11th.—Had breakfast, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>regiment was told <strong>of</strong>f in squads to finish <strong>the</strong> trenchwhich is about five feet high all around <strong>the</strong> camp, <strong>and</strong>about two feet below <strong>the</strong> level <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ground, <strong>and</strong> sixfeet wide for <strong>the</strong> men to sleep in, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>re isano<strong>the</strong>r mound thrown up again about twenty paces <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> outer one on <strong>the</strong> inside, so that if we are driven in<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> outer one we get behind <strong>the</strong> inner one ; we arequite safe. The rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men are out skirmishingone or two <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m have been brought in, <strong>and</strong> among<strong>the</strong>m, a priest that was wounded, but not by any <strong>of</strong> ourside. Our men have cut down all <strong>the</strong> bush around <strong>the</strong>camp for a hundred yards or more. The camp must behalf a mile around. The cattle <strong>and</strong> horses in <strong>the</strong> centre.The General <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> scouts—about sixty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m, thatcame in last night, went out this morning <strong>and</strong> caughtan Indian. He says <strong>the</strong>y will fight to <strong>the</strong> last but <strong>the</strong>yhave not much powder left. I think <strong>the</strong> General wantsto starve <strong>the</strong>m out. I hope he may, <strong>and</strong> that soon. Thescouts brought in about forty head <strong>of</strong> cattle <strong>and</strong> horses.We get all <strong>the</strong> fresh meat we want. We have not heard<strong>the</strong> boat whistle to-day. Do not know where she is.Tuesday, 12th May.—Left camp at 1 p.m. in skirmishingorder. No. 1 Company <strong>Grenadiers</strong> on <strong>the</strong> right. No.2, 3 <strong>and</strong> 4 prolonged to <strong>the</strong> left; met <strong>the</strong> rebels about200 yards <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> church. After a stubborn resistancewe drove <strong>the</strong>m before us towards <strong>the</strong> village, <strong>and</strong> charged<strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong>n on <strong>the</strong> plain, <strong>and</strong> scattered <strong>the</strong>m in all direc-
;THE SEimEANT's DIARY. 185tions. The fire was very hot ; about six killed <strong>and</strong>thirty wounded on our side. About thirty killed on that<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rebels ; released about eight white men that Kielhad kept as prisoners <strong>of</strong> war.on <strong>the</strong> battlefield <strong>and</strong> stayed all night.Threw up intrenchnientsThe women <strong>and</strong>children <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rebels were encamped outside <strong>of</strong> our encampment.The rebels had been well intrenched in riflepits. About six <strong>of</strong> No. 1 Company were wounded. Thecaptain shot through <strong>the</strong> cap <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> back <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> coat.General Middleton made us a speech, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n we allturned in, tired out. Found in one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> enemy's tentsa basket <strong>of</strong> eggs <strong>and</strong> a jar <strong>of</strong> molasses <strong>and</strong> took <strong>the</strong>m to<strong>the</strong> hospital tent for <strong>the</strong> wounded men.Wednesday, 13th May.—Every man is allowed to do ashe likes this afternoon. I w<strong>and</strong>ered around, saw somedead Indians <strong>and</strong> half-breeds, <strong>and</strong> saw our wounded.great many rebels surrendered <strong>the</strong>mselves under a flag<strong>of</strong>truce.Thursday, May 14th.—Left Batoche at 7 a.m., No 1Company advance guard. We have only one <strong>of</strong>Hcer present.Had a good night's sleep. One <strong>of</strong> our men badlyhurt by a horse treading on him. We had a good march<strong>of</strong> about fourteen miles to Guardapuys Crossing, wherewe encamped for <strong>the</strong> night.Several Indians gave <strong>the</strong>mselves up to us on <strong>the</strong> road<strong>the</strong>y have all had enough <strong>of</strong> war. They report 84 killedin <strong>the</strong> fight. About 115 guns were taken fiom <strong>the</strong>m;a great deal <strong>of</strong> ammunition. The guns were all destroyed.May 15th, Friday.—Camp Guardapuy.AGot here lastnight in <strong>the</strong> rain, wet through, very uncomfortable.We
;186 HIilTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.had no bo<strong>the</strong>r to get here cat all. About noon <strong>the</strong> scoutsbrought in Louis Riel.Myself <strong>and</strong> 20 men were told <strong>of</strong>fas an escort or guard for him, A little afterwards <strong>the</strong>ybrought in Lepine ;he is a man about 50 years old, a little,dark <strong>and</strong> dull-looking man. The Rev. Mr. Whitcomb,<strong>of</strong> Toronto, our Chaplain, came in with <strong>the</strong> mail. TheMidl<strong>and</strong> regiment were across <strong>the</strong> river yesterday. Thecountry all round here is a little light soil with a gooddeal <strong>of</strong> scrub. The first pine we have seen since we leftOntario w^e saw yesterday on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river.May 16th, Saturday.—Guardapuy Crossing.—Nothingnew to-day only that <strong>the</strong> 90th <strong>and</strong> some o<strong>the</strong>rs crossed<strong>the</strong> river <strong>and</strong> encamped on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side. Several moreprisoners brought in <strong>and</strong> put on <strong>the</strong> boat.Sunday, 17th May.—Nothing new to-day.Had divineservice ; struck camp at noon, ready to start. No. 3Company sent four men to Batoche, for Moor's body.Two <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Body Guards came in <strong>from</strong> Humboldt.Monday, 18th May.— Crossed <strong>the</strong> river last night.Left Riel on <strong>the</strong> boat. Ano<strong>the</strong>r boat came up <strong>from</strong>Clarke's Crossing with supplies. Encamped on this side<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> river ;this is <strong>the</strong> prettiest camp we have had yetgood water ; had a good night's sleep ; we started at teno'clock for a 15 mile march toPrince Albert; sent Rielback to Regina via <strong>the</strong> River;pitched camp for <strong>the</strong>night in charge <strong>of</strong> Captain Young <strong>and</strong> a guard <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Tuesday, 19th May.—We made fifteen miles yesterday<strong>and</strong> pitched our tents about half way to Prince Albert.Everything isquiet.Thursday, 21st May.—Still in camp at Prince Albert.Nothing new, but wea<strong>the</strong>r bad, rained all day.
THE sergeant's DIARY. 187Friday, 22nd May.— Still at Prince Albert. It is afine morning. Orders to hold ourselves in readiness tostart at any moment for Battleford. The Midl<strong>and</strong> Battalion<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> scouts started for <strong>the</strong>re this morning on<strong>the</strong> Noithcote. Am told <strong>of</strong>f for R.O.S. to-morrow.Saturday, May 23rd.—All quiet tiiis a.m. Sports all<strong>the</strong> afternoon, won <strong>the</strong> foot-race, j^Q.Sunday, i\[ay 24th.—Up at four a. m. Struck tents<strong>and</strong> left Prince Albert for Carlton in waggons ; <strong>the</strong> 90thby boat. Camp at fifteen miles.Monda}^ May 25th.—Struck tents at 4 a. m. Movedin to Carlton. Reached here at 4 p. m. ; afine place,good l<strong>and</strong>.Tuesday, May 26th.—Fort Carlton. Got on board <strong>the</strong>steamer Marquis, a fine boat bound for Battleford.two hours before night when we had to stop ;Made<strong>the</strong> boatscannot travel after dark ;slept on <strong>the</strong> hurricane deck.Wednesday, May 27th.—Got up steam at .'i a.m., <strong>and</strong>started again. This is a fine river , nothing occurred on<strong>the</strong> passage. Reached Battleford at 9.30 p.m. All well.Slept on <strong>the</strong> boat all night.Thursday, May 28th.—Encamped at Battleford thisa.m. It is a fine place, between <strong>the</strong> Battle river <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>Saskatchewan. The camp is badly scattered. Had aninvitation to a " Queen's Own " concert at night ; it wasa good thing ; a lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own <strong>and</strong> C. Companythought I was killed at Batoche ; <strong>the</strong>re was great h<strong>and</strong>shakingwhen we arrived.Friday, May 29th.—Nothing new, only drill in <strong>the</strong>morning. Saw some Indians come in <strong>and</strong> give <strong>the</strong>mselvesup.Had a swim in <strong>the</strong> river.
—1S8 TIISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIEHS.Saturday, May 30th.—Nothing new.An order wasissued for divine service to-morrow. Soon afterwardsorders were issued for reveille at four, breakfast at 4.80.Fatigue party all night.Sunday, May 31st.—Got on<strong>the</strong> Marquis at 8 a.m. forFort Pitt. The old column, <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own, feel badthat <strong>the</strong>y are not with us. We are in a pretty roughplace ; horses <strong>and</strong> so on all over <strong>the</strong> deck. During <strong>the</strong>afternoon we barricaded <strong>the</strong> boat with planks out <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>hold ;did not get much sleep all night.Monday, June 1 st.—On boat all day. Nothing new.A fine river ;got stuck sometimes. WoodrufFe broke hisarm ; ano<strong>the</strong>r man was kicked down <strong>the</strong> hold.Tuesday, June 2nd.—L<strong>and</strong>ed four miles <strong>from</strong> FortPitt. A fine country, but Big Bear cleared out. Hewon't show fight. Returned with <strong>the</strong> men on foot, notable to follow <strong>the</strong> Indians.No record was kept <strong>from</strong> June 2nd to 12tliIt continues :13th, 14th, <strong>and</strong> 15th Nothing new.16th.17th.General returned.Nothing new.inclusive.18th. General went away again with <strong>the</strong> mountedmen, <strong>and</strong> Colonel Williams went on <strong>the</strong> boat to FrogLake with his men.19th. Some <strong>of</strong> Big Bear's prisoners came in.20th.Nothing.21st, 22nd, <strong>and</strong> 23rd. McLean came in, <strong>the</strong> last <strong>of</strong>Big Bear's prisoners.24th. The General returned.25th, 26th, 27th. General Strange returned with all
THE sergeant's DIARY. 189<strong>the</strong> men but one company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 65th. Od <strong>the</strong> 14thNo. 1 Company, including myself, went to Frog Lake;bad place for flies. On <strong>the</strong> 1 5th <strong>the</strong> Toronto stores camein. On <strong>the</strong> 17th we returned to camp, relieved by acompany <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong>ers.28th June. Had a review <strong>and</strong> sports in <strong>the</strong> evening.29th.30th.July 1st.Nothing.NothingHad a review <strong>and</strong> more sports.July 2nd. Nothing, only <strong>the</strong> last Company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>G5th came down <strong>from</strong> Edmonton on <strong>the</strong> boat.Ju^y 3rd, Friday. The whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> infantry but <strong>the</strong>92nd embarked on board boats for home, <strong>the</strong> mountedmen having already left by rail. The 65th in <strong>the</strong>Baroncf^s, <strong>the</strong> 90th <strong>and</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> one company<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 92iid on <strong>the</strong> Marquis. The Midl<strong>and</strong>ers on <strong>the</strong>North- WeH started for home on Saturday morning,July 4-th. One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 65th died during <strong>the</strong> night <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>3rd.All went well with us till about nine o'clock when wegot stuck on a s<strong>and</strong>-bar. The North- West came alongside<strong>and</strong> took us on board. Whilst we were on board ColonelWilliams died. He had been sick for five days. Got<strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> bar <strong>and</strong> went on again. Got strnck three timesmore;had to tie up for <strong>the</strong> night. Reached Battleford onSunday morning early ; took Colonel Williams' bodyashore with that <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 65th man. We lay <strong>the</strong>re allday, went to <strong>the</strong> Fort <strong>and</strong> all over ; took on board <strong>the</strong>G. G. F. G. The North- West took on board <strong>the</strong> Q. O. R.A Battery man was accidentally shot while we lay atBattleford.Monday, 6th July, Started at daybreak. All three
;190 HISTORY OF THE KOYAL GRENADIERS.boats got stuck several times.Tied up for <strong>the</strong> night.Tuesday, 7th July. Started at daybreak. Very cold<strong>and</strong> windy. Stopped at Telegraph coulee <strong>the</strong>re <strong>and</strong>took on supplies. Found a company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 7th <strong>the</strong>rewent on again, passed Fort Carlton <strong>and</strong> tied up for <strong>the</strong>night.Wednesday, 8th July. Started at daybreak ; stillvery cold ; reached Prince Albert at 9 a.m. Went ashore;saw Big Bear <strong>and</strong> his son, <strong>and</strong> his counsellor. Theywere led out in chains. Left <strong>the</strong>re at noon <strong>and</strong> made<strong>the</strong> Forks at ibout 4 p.m. Stayed <strong>the</strong>re all night with<strong>the</strong> Alberta, which was <strong>the</strong>re with all <strong>the</strong> sick. Wilson<strong>and</strong> Eagar were on board here.Thursday, 9th July. Started at daybreak with <strong>the</strong>Alberta. Saw a few Indians on <strong>the</strong> banks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>river ; tied up for <strong>the</strong> night. Great fun on board.Friday, <strong>10th</strong> July. Started at daybreak ; had greatfun with <strong>the</strong> canoes ;went down <strong>the</strong> river <strong>and</strong> tied upfor <strong>the</strong> night. The l<strong>and</strong> here a little stony; lots <strong>of</strong>Indians.Saturday, 11th July. Started at daybreak. Reached<strong>the</strong> lake at noon ; crossed it <strong>and</strong> lay to for <strong>the</strong> night.The lake is about twenty miles across <strong>and</strong> deep <strong>and</strong>dangerous, but very pretty with isl<strong>and</strong>s.Sunday, l2th July. Started at daybreak <strong>and</strong> reachedGr<strong>and</strong> Rapids about 7 o'clock a.m. Unloaded on <strong>the</strong>tram cars <strong>and</strong> went to <strong>the</strong> lake boats about four milesdistant. Embarked <strong>the</strong>re on a scow with <strong>the</strong> Queen'sOwn ;<strong>and</strong> lay <strong>the</strong>re all night.Monday, 13th July. Started across Lake Winnipegin <strong>the</strong> morning ; had it rough that night ; a most miser-
THE sergeant's DIARY. 191able night ; no place to lie down. Nos. 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 Companiesin <strong>the</strong> hold.Tuesday, 14th July. Still on <strong>the</strong> lake, but betterwea<strong>the</strong>r. A fine lake with isl<strong>and</strong>s on it ; sometimes out<strong>of</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>. Still on <strong>the</strong> lake about nine o'clock ;entered <strong>the</strong> Red River, a very poor river, marsh eachside. About fifteen miles up we reached Selkirk, l<strong>and</strong>ed,<strong>and</strong> he d a lunch that was prepared for us ;<strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong>got drunk <strong>and</strong> began to fight about three o'clock.The Midl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> 65th left for home ; ourselves <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>Queen's <strong>and</strong> G.G.F.G. for Winnipeg, which place we reachedat about six o'clock. L<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> had an address <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> Mayor, Premier, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs. Had to st<strong>and</strong> with ourpacks on for an hour, <strong>the</strong>n march about a mile <strong>and</strong>pitch camp on <strong>the</strong> prairie. It began to rain before wehad our tents up, <strong>and</strong> rained all night hard ; all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>tents were flooded, <strong>and</strong> no supper to eat ;very miserableindeed.Notes.—On June 3rd Major-General Middleton ordereda detachment <strong>of</strong> 150 men <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> column to form aspecial expeditionary force to go in pursuit <strong>of</strong> Big Bear<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> white prisoners he had with him. Seventy-fivemen were contributed by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> towards thisforce, under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Captain F. A. Caston, withLieutena t Percy Eliot as subaltern. The detachmentsucceeded in rescuing <strong>the</strong> prisoners, but Big Bear eludedcapture for a short period longer.I have not wished to break <strong>the</strong> continuity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> foregoingdiary, so have given it, with but few eliminations,(<strong>and</strong> those only because <strong>the</strong>y referred to purely personalmatters), just as it was written iix>u\ end to end.
—;192 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.^Ifttfe following extract <strong>from</strong> a letter written by Ser-'*^*"'^)^-|'rancis, dated "Camp Fort Pitt, June 19th, 1885,"taiAs much interesting information, <strong>and</strong> must be readjonnection with <strong>the</strong> diary :; »it-'''^^ ^^^ ^y ^^® papers that we get <strong>from</strong> Toronto thatyou are all a little mixed up as far as <strong>the</strong> final charge<strong>from</strong> Batoche is concerned. Some papers say that <strong>the</strong>Midl<strong>and</strong> Regiment made <strong>the</strong> charge, some say <strong>the</strong> 90thnei<strong>the</strong>r are right. The way we left <strong>the</strong> entrenchmentwas this : The whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> formed up<strong>and</strong> marched out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entrenchment, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n No. 1Company got <strong>the</strong> order to extend six paces <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> left,by which means we should have taken in <strong>the</strong> rifle pitson our right. No. 4 Company got <strong>the</strong> order to j^rolong<strong>the</strong> line to <strong>the</strong> left, which means that <strong>the</strong>y would extendsix paces, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n come up on our left.was told <strong>of</strong>f as our support ;No. 3 CompanyNo. 2 Company as <strong>the</strong> support<strong>of</strong> No. 4 Comprxny. After a time <strong>the</strong>y got <strong>the</strong> orderto extend <strong>and</strong> join No. 1 Company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong>, whowere lying in those trenches. They had got <strong>the</strong>order to extend to <strong>the</strong> left, which <strong>the</strong>y did, <strong>the</strong>y <strong>the</strong>nformed <strong>the</strong> left <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> line. Two companies <strong>the</strong>n <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>90th got <strong>the</strong> order to extend to <strong>the</strong> right <strong>and</strong> help us,which <strong>the</strong>y did. We w^ere in <strong>the</strong> centre all <strong>the</strong> time, for<strong>the</strong> 9v)th were away out on our right, <strong>and</strong> forty men <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Midl<strong>and</strong> on our left on <strong>the</strong> river bank. They did notcharge across <strong>the</strong> plain at all. The 9()th came across <strong>the</strong>plain, but as <strong>the</strong>y were so much to <strong>the</strong> right or had somuch fur<strong>the</strong>r to come before <strong>the</strong>y could get to <strong>the</strong> houses,that we had <strong>the</strong>m all taken before ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> 90th or <strong>the</strong>Midl<strong>and</strong> could possibly reach qs. The Battery <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>
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:THE sergeant's DIARY. 193Gatling guns did us good service that day. No. 1 Companymust have been in <strong>the</strong> hottest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tight, for out<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ten men wounded in our battalion, six <strong>of</strong> tliemwere out <strong>of</strong> my own company ; anyway I know it waswarm enough for me for a time."Attached to <strong>the</strong> three columns were numbers <strong>of</strong> youngmen who had volunteered for hospital work in any capacity,ei<strong>the</strong>r as dresbers, bearers, or ambulance men. For<strong>the</strong> most part <strong>the</strong>se were students at <strong>the</strong> various medicalschools in Toronto, who were anxious for work <strong>and</strong>experience. They performed <strong>the</strong>ir duty admirably, workingh<strong>and</strong> in h<strong>and</strong> with <strong>the</strong> regular troops, <strong>and</strong> earninggreat praise for <strong>the</strong>mselves. The Surgeon-General, inhis report after Batoche to <strong>the</strong> Minister <strong>of</strong> Militia, thusspeaks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m" Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se young men did noble work, regardless <strong>of</strong> danger.Where <strong>the</strong> biiUets flew thickest, with a heroism that has never been exceeded,<strong>the</strong>y were to be found, removing <strong>the</strong> wounded <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> dying toplaces <strong>of</strong> shelter <strong>and</strong> safety in <strong>the</strong> rear. Some cases <strong>of</strong> individual heroismare reported to me, which Ifeel, call for more than a passing remark,<strong>and</strong> embolden me to say that among <strong>the</strong>se non-combatant lads <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>staff to which <strong>the</strong>y belonged, are to be found some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> greatest heroes<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> w ar. At Batoche I am told that during <strong>the</strong> fight a flag wasthrust <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> window <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church, <strong>and</strong> was observed Ijy a surgeon<strong>and</strong> a student, who were under shelter <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> fire at a couple <strong>of</strong> hundredyards distance. The student, immediately he perceived it, proposedthat a party should at once go to <strong>the</strong> relief <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> one dem<strong>and</strong>ingsuccor. No one appeared willing to second his proposal. To go to <strong>the</strong>church through <strong>the</strong> o[)en under sucli a terrible fire as was being poured<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Half-breed pits seemed to be like proceeding to certain death,bixt persisting, <strong>the</strong> surgeon said, ' if you are determined to go, <strong>and</strong> wecan find two volunteers to assist us in carrying a stretcher, I am withyou.' Two men <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Greruidiers <strong>of</strong> Toronto at once stejjpedforward, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> four started upon <strong>the</strong>ir perilous journey, crawlingM
194 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.upon <strong>the</strong>ir bellies, taking advantage <strong>of</strong> any little inequality <strong>of</strong> groundto cover <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> to shield thvm <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> l)ullets <strong>of</strong> tlie Half-breeds.They reached <strong>the</strong> churcli, <strong>the</strong> bullets tearing up <strong>the</strong> eaith all around<strong>the</strong>m, without a scratch, <strong>and</strong> breathing a short prayer <strong>of</strong>thankfulnessfor <strong>the</strong>ir deliverance thus far <strong>from</strong> deatli <strong>and</strong> danger, <strong>the</strong>y lookedaround for him whom <strong>the</strong>y had risked, <strong>and</strong> were still risking, <strong>the</strong>irlives, to succor <strong>and</strong> to save. They found him in tlie person <strong>of</strong> a venerablepriest, who had been wounded in <strong>the</strong> thigh, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y at once proceededto remove him, after atlministering temporary aid. To remainin <strong>the</strong> church was to court certain deatli. To return to <strong>the</strong>ir corpsseemed to be no less perilous, but <strong>the</strong>y chose <strong>the</strong> latter. When tlieysortied <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> church, so astonished were <strong>the</strong> Half-breeds at <strong>the</strong>irdaring, that <strong>the</strong>y ceased <strong>the</strong>ir fire for a moment. This time returning,<strong>the</strong>y had no cover, <strong>and</strong> were obliged to march erect. Bullets flew thick<strong>and</strong> fast, but <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wounded man precluded anythinglike hurry, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y hastened slowly. God watched over <strong>the</strong>m,<strong>and</strong> protected <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y readied tlieir comrades in safety, <strong>the</strong>irwounded charge also escaping without furtlier Ijarm. Such conduct deservesrecognition, <strong>and</strong> I beg respectfully to call attention to it in thisespecial way."* * * * *The names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two <strong>Grenadiers</strong> referred to in <strong>the</strong>Surgeon-General's report unfortunately are not known;<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r two were Surgeon Gravely, <strong>of</strong> No. 1 FieldHospital, <strong>and</strong> Mr. Norris Worthington, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> samehospital.The journey <strong>from</strong> Batoche to Winnipeg isdescribed in <strong>the</strong> diary that has been quoted.is one thing <strong>the</strong> author saysvery wellBut <strong>the</strong>renothing about, <strong>and</strong> that is<strong>the</strong> high state <strong>of</strong> discipline <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> had reached.All through this long march <strong>and</strong> perilous journey, nightalarms were <strong>of</strong> constant occurrence, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>se werealways promptly responded to, <strong>the</strong> men ever being onWhen<strong>the</strong> qui vive, alert quick <strong>and</strong> obedient to orders.<strong>the</strong>y were halted, drill, not <strong>of</strong> half an hour or so, but for
:RETURN TO TORONTO. 195two hours at a time, was practised, so when <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> marched into Winnipeg <strong>the</strong>y were a widelydifferent corps to what <strong>the</strong>y were when, asenthusiasticbut somewhat untrained men, <strong>the</strong>y left Toronto threemonths previously.The sojourn <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> at Winnipeg was not along one, but though <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r was unpropitious, itwas most enjoyable.On July 23rd, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queen'sOwn Rifles returned to Toronto, <strong>and</strong> what a welcome<strong>the</strong>y received. The remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment turnedout to receive <strong>the</strong>ir comrades, wildlv cheering <strong>the</strong>m as<strong>the</strong>y appeared. The heading <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> account in one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>papers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> time was thisTORONTO RECEIVES HER HEROESWITH OPEN ARMS.And <strong>the</strong>n followed a detailed description <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> neverto-be-forgottenscene.All down Yonge-street <strong>and</strong> alongKing-street marched <strong>the</strong> soldiers through crowds, such ashave never before or since assembled. The men cheered<strong>and</strong> cheered again as <strong>the</strong> troops passed, women <strong>from</strong>every window on <strong>the</strong> line <strong>of</strong> route waved <strong>the</strong>ir h<strong>and</strong>kerchiefsor small flags;flowers by hundreds <strong>of</strong> buncheswere thrown at <strong>the</strong> passing heroes. Nothing was leftundone by <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Toronto to show <strong>the</strong>ir citizensoldiery how thoroughly <strong>the</strong>ir services were appreciated.The troops marched to <strong>the</strong> City Hall, where <strong>the</strong>y werereceived by <strong>the</strong> Mayor <strong>and</strong> Corporation, <strong>and</strong> addressespresented to <strong>the</strong>m_. Afterwards at <strong>the</strong> drill hall <strong>the</strong>ywere dismissed to <strong>the</strong>irfor four months previously.homes, which <strong>the</strong>y hacj jiot seen
196 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.The field force remained embodied for several weeksafter its return toToronto, nearly two months elapsingbefore <strong>the</strong>y rejoined <strong>the</strong>ir respective companies in <strong>the</strong>regiments to which <strong>the</strong>y belonged.On September <strong>10th</strong>, 1885, appeared <strong>the</strong>se RegimentalOrders, upon which it is not necessary to make any comment,<strong>the</strong>y were as follows :" No. 1. The Service Companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment will bebroken up <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 21st inst., <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> mencomposing <strong>the</strong>m will rejoin <strong>the</strong> companies to which <strong>the</strong>ywere posted or attached prior to Regimental Order No. 2,<strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> 28th March last." No. 2. The Lieut.-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing desires totake this opportunity <strong>of</strong> placing on record his high appreciation<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> services rendered by all ranks during <strong>the</strong>recent expedition to <strong>the</strong> Northwest, <strong>and</strong> he feels surethat it must be a source <strong>of</strong> true pride to every <strong>of</strong>ficer,non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>and</strong> man in <strong>the</strong> regiment toknow that <strong>the</strong>ir conduct while on active service has metwith <strong>the</strong> approval, not only <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Colonel von Straubenzie,who comm<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>the</strong>Infantry Brigade, but also<strong>of</strong> Major-General Sir Frederick Middleton, C.B., K.C.M.G.,who, as Comm<strong>and</strong>er-in-Chief <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Forces in <strong>the</strong> Field,brought <strong>the</strong> operations to such a successful issue, (videField Force Orders, dated Fort Pitt, July 2nd, 1885)." It <strong>the</strong>refore only remains to Lieut.-Colonel Grasett toexpress his grateful thanks to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men, for <strong>the</strong>ir ready support <strong>and</strong>hearty co-operation under all circumstances, which somaterially conduced to lighten <strong>the</strong> responsibility inseparable<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> position <strong>of</strong>Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer,
:OFFICIAL INSPECTION. 197" Lieut.-Colonel Grasett also desires to sincerely thankthose who remained in Toronto for all <strong>the</strong>y did in connectionwith <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>and</strong> it will e^or be rememberedwith pleasure, how anxious those in reserve wereto join <strong>the</strong>ir comrades in arms at <strong>the</strong> front, when itseemed probable that <strong>the</strong>ir servicesmight be required."On October 28th, 1885, <strong>the</strong> Regimental Orders containedthis announcement" It is hereby notified that authority has been receivedfor <strong>the</strong> Non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment towear <strong>the</strong>ir chevrons on both arms, as a special case."The <strong>of</strong>ficial inspection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> by Major-GeneralMiddleton took place on Thursday, November 12th,Lieutenant-Colonel Grasett being in comm<strong>and</strong>. The inspectionpassed <strong>of</strong>f most successfully.In accordance with District Order, dated November24th, 1885, <strong>the</strong> undermentioned <strong>of</strong>ficers, non-commissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men attended <strong>the</strong> Medical Board, orderedto assemble in <strong>the</strong> drill shed, on Tuesday, December Ist,1885, at one o'clock p.m., for <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> having <strong>the</strong>irclaims for compensation investigated. All concernedwere notified to attend by <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong>companies to which <strong>the</strong>y belonged.Capt. Mason.Lieut. Morrow.Priv. Bradford. Priv. Marshall." Billinghurst. " Martin." Cane. " Milsom." Cantwell. " Mcllvean." Cook. " Quigley." Eagei " Scovell.Corp. Faraghfcr " Stead.
—198 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRKNADIERS.Corp. Foley. Priv. Tyler.Priv. Gaughan. " Woodr<strong>of</strong>fe." Gray.Assistant-Surgeon Ryerson will attend <strong>the</strong> Board.The story <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwest Expedition has hi<strong>the</strong>rt<strong>of</strong>illed up <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regimental history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> for <strong>the</strong> year 1885, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong>appointments ingiven, <strong>the</strong>y were as follows :<strong>the</strong> commissioned ranks have not beenGeneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 6th February, 1885.Active Militia.No, 4. Tenth Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captains : Lieutenant R. G. Trotter, ^^B., viceHarrison, promoted.Lieutenant F. J. Gosling, \.M., vice J. H. Patterson,resigned.To be Lieutenants: 2nd Lieutenant Granville PercivalEliot, S.I., vice Trotter, promoted.2nd Lieutenant Forbes Michie, S.I., vi«e Gosling promoted.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally, William S.Lowe,Es(|uire, vice McDonald, resigned.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 27th February, 188').General Orders,Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant William CharlesFitch, S.I., mce Paterson, promoted.
The resignation <strong>of</strong>Captain Peter Brown Ball, is herebyaccepted.General Orders.PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 199Head Quarters,Ottawa, <strong>10th</strong> April, 1885.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captain, <strong>from</strong> 27th February, 1885 : LieutenantCharles Greville Harston, formerly Lieutenant in <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> Marine Light Infantry, vice Ball, resigned.Note. —In General Order No. 3 <strong>of</strong> same date, <strong>the</strong> Battalionwas ordered for actual service in <strong>the</strong> NorthwestTerritories, <strong>and</strong> in accordance with <strong>the</strong>se orders proceededto <strong>the</strong> front. The story has already been told.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 16th October, 1885.General Orders, (23).Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be LieutenantvS : 2nd Lieutenant, John Morrow, S.I.,vice Harston, promoted.2nd Lieutenant John Dunlop Hay, S.I., viceWilliamCharles Fitch, killed in action.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally, Albert EdwardGooderham, Esq., vice Morrow, promoted.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant G. H. Symons is herebyaccepted.General Orders (24.)Head Quarters,Ottawa, 8()th October, 1885.Active Militia.No. 4.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
:200 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally :Charles EdwardBurcli, Esquire, vice Hay, promoted.The resignation <strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenant (provisionally)Leonard Edward Leigh, is hereby accepted.Nothing fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> any moment occurred in connectionwith <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1885. Throughout<strong>the</strong> winter <strong>of</strong> 1885-8G <strong>the</strong>re were many social ga<strong>the</strong>ringsamong <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers N.C.O's. <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment,but <strong>the</strong>y were more <strong>of</strong> a private than <strong>of</strong> a public nature.The first order for 1886 concerning <strong>the</strong> regimentalparades was thisHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> Grknadiers,March 1st,Regimental Orders.18cS0.No. 1. The regiment \vill commence <strong>the</strong> annual drillon Thursday, April Ist, when it will parade in drill )rderwith leggings at 8 o'clock p.m., <strong>and</strong> will also parade onevery subsequent Thursday at <strong>the</strong> same hour unlesso<strong>the</strong>rwise ordered. The recruits will assemble on Tuesday,March 9th, at 8 o'clock p.m.The promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments to <strong>the</strong> commissionedranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1880 were <strong>the</strong>se :Head Quarters,General Orders. Ottawa, 29th January, 1886.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant Alex<strong>and</strong>er CecilGibson, S.I., vice Symons, resigned.Head Quarters,General Ordeus. Ottawa, 7th May, 1886.Active Militia.No. 3.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 201To be Quarter Master : Robert Baldwin Ellis, viceBethune.Head Quarters,General Orders. Ottawa, 2lHt May, 188G.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Alfred BuellCameron, Gentleman, vice Leif.;'h, resigned.Head Quarters,General Orders. Ottawa, 4th June, 1886.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : William Ge<strong>of</strong>freyAustin Lambe, vice Hay, promoted.To be Surgeon : Assistant Surgeon George SterlingRyerson, M.D,, vice J. H. McCollum, resigned.To be Assistant Surgeon :M.D., vice Ryerson, promoted.Edmond Eleazar King, Esq.,Head Quarters,Ottawa, 2nd September, 1886.Confirmation <strong>of</strong> Rank.2nd Lieutenant Albert Edward Gooderham, S.I.,Batt. <strong>from</strong> 30th June, 1886.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 17th September, 1886.General Orders.Active Militia.<strong>10th</strong>No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captain : Lieutenant John I. Davidson, V. B.,vice John Weir Anderson, retired retaining rank.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant William St<strong>and</strong>ishLowe, S.I.,vice Davidson, promoted.
202 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 22nd October, 1886.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The resignation <strong>of</strong> Captain Francis James Gosling ishereby accepted.The first Regimental church parade <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year tookplace to St. Luke's church on Sunday, April 25th. Therewas a very good muster, nearly <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corpsbeing present.On May 13th, 1886, <strong>the</strong> medals awarded to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> for <strong>the</strong>ir services in <strong>the</strong>Northwest, were publicly presented to <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong>Queen's Park, Toronto, by Lady Middleton. A Torontopaper <strong>of</strong> May 14th thus describes <strong>the</strong> scene :" How mtmy a gallant red coat thought with pleasure,not unmixed with pain, <strong>of</strong>that day twelve months before,pleasure at <strong>the</strong> victory <strong>of</strong> Batoche <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong>Grens. proved <strong>the</strong>mselves—but pain at <strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong> it all*No better day than this <strong>the</strong> 13tli <strong>of</strong> May, 1886, it wasindeed all that could be desired, <strong>and</strong> Toronto you mightsay was en fete.Shortly after 3.30 <strong>the</strong> " fall in " sounded,<strong>and</strong> after companies had been proved. Col. Grasetttook comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> headed by <strong>the</strong>ir tine b<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>, accompanied by immense crowds, it is astonishingwhat an attraction a scarlet coat is to <strong>the</strong> civilian,<strong>and</strong>, well, we won't say, to<strong>the</strong> dear girls who are <strong>the</strong>rewith delight on <strong>the</strong>ir faces. Swinging into line on <strong>the</strong>left <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Queens Own, all awaited <strong>the</strong> General. At4.45 p.m. Gen. Sir Fred. Middleton arrived accompanied
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:PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 203by Capt. Wise, A. D. C, <strong>and</strong> Lt.-Cols. R. B. Denison,D.A.G.; Milsom, B.-Major, <strong>and</strong> Otter, Comm<strong>and</strong>ant CCo. Infantry School, late Comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> BattlefordColumn." Dismounting, <strong>the</strong> General took his position on <strong>the</strong>platform, on which also were Lady Middleton, <strong>and</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r ladies. Some delay was caused by <strong>the</strong> crowd, whopressed so close that Lady Middleton could not get near<strong>the</strong> troops, or could <strong>the</strong>y come to <strong>the</strong> platform.At lastspace was cleared, but gently, as all Toronto seemed eagerto get a medal, for <strong>the</strong> interest <strong>the</strong>y felt in <strong>the</strong>ir boys.About 5 o'clock Gen. Middleton stepped up to <strong>the</strong> tablewhere Lady Middleton pinned <strong>the</strong> first medal on hisbreast, as cheer after cheer went up for <strong>the</strong> gallant leader.The next was his A.D.C., Capt. Wise, <strong>the</strong>n came Col.Otter <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r staff <strong>of</strong>ficers. When <strong>the</strong> turn <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> came, Lady Middleton walked over towhere <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>and</strong> pinned <strong>the</strong> medals on <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer'sbreasts."Afterwards <strong>the</strong> medals for <strong>the</strong> N.C.O.'s <strong>and</strong> men wereh<strong>and</strong>ed to <strong>the</strong>m <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ceremony<strong>the</strong> regiment re-formed into column, <strong>and</strong> after threecheers had been given for <strong>the</strong> Queen <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> General,returned to <strong>the</strong> drill shed.The battalion had evidently acquired a taste for nor<strong>the</strong>rntravel for <strong>the</strong>y decided to make Barrie <strong>the</strong>ir destinationon <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday, in 1886, <strong>and</strong> on May 20th,<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer issued <strong>the</strong> following orderHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,May 20th. 1886.Regimental Orders.No. 1. Instructions for proposed visit to Barrie for
:204 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Queen's Birthday.The regiment will parade in ma: chingorder, (with leggings) without haversacks or waterbottles,Saturday, 22nd inst., at 3.15 p.m. <strong>and</strong> go byspecial train to destination. Tickets, Sl.CO each will beissued to <strong>of</strong>ficers comm<strong>and</strong>ing companies, to be accountedfor on Tuesday, 26th inst., <strong>the</strong>re will be no charge foraccommodation or subsistance while in Barrie. Theregiment will leave Barrie, Monday evening, so as toreach Toronto about 9 p.m. Knapsacks issued to eachman to carry field kit. Each squad to have necessarysupply <strong>of</strong> clo<strong>the</strong>s <strong>and</strong> blacking-brushes <strong>and</strong> blacking.All to have forage caps to be carried in place <strong>of</strong> mess tin.The regiment duly proceeded to Barrie <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> followingare <strong>the</strong> orders as issued <strong>the</strong>reRegimental Orders.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Barrie, 23rd May, 1886.Detail. Captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day, to-morrow, Capt. Spencer." "Subt'nLieut. Gibson.R.O. Serg't ""Sergt. Jack.R.O. Corp. ""Cor. Stainsby.No. 1. The Regiment will parade in drill order at 7.am.No. 2. The regiment will parade in review order at9.45 a.m.No. 3. Blankets folded <strong>and</strong> packed in bales, <strong>and</strong> returnedinto Quarter Master's store before 7 a.m.The regiment will parade in marching order to returnhome at 5.45 p.m.Drill ceased with this visit for <strong>the</strong> summer months,until <strong>the</strong> following order was promulgated :
promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments. 205Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Regimental Orders.Toronto, 23rd Aug., 1886.No. 1,The regiment will re-aasemble for drill on Thursday,Sept. 2nd, when it will parade at <strong>the</strong> armoury indrill order, with leggings, at 8 o'clock p.m., <strong>and</strong> also oneach subsequent Thursday atsame hour <strong>and</strong> place, untilfur<strong>the</strong>r orders.A most efficient <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was compelledto sever his connection with <strong>the</strong> regiment towards <strong>the</strong> end<strong>of</strong> 188G, this was <strong>the</strong> Rev. C. E. Whitcombe, <strong>and</strong> his departurewas marked by <strong>the</strong> following Regimental Order:Sept. 30th, 1886.," The Lieutenant-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing announces withregret that <strong>the</strong> Rev. Chaa. E. Whitcombe, who was appointedChaplain to <strong>the</strong> regiment in <strong>the</strong> field, <strong>and</strong> whohas acted in that capacity since <strong>the</strong> return <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment<strong>from</strong> active service, has been obliged to sever hisconnection with <strong>the</strong> battalion, owing to intended removal<strong>from</strong> Toronto. Lieut. -Colonel Grasett is sure that he expresses<strong>the</strong> feelings <strong>of</strong> all ranks when he says that <strong>the</strong>regiment is under many obligations to Mr. Whitcombefor his kindly ministrations while Chaplain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>."The annual inspection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment by <strong>the</strong> Major-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia took placeSaturday, October 30th, 1886, <strong>and</strong> was satisfactory in itsresults. Drill <strong>the</strong>n ceased for <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>and</strong> was not resumeduntil Thursday, April 14th, 1887, a somewhatlater date than usual.on
—206 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.There were very few alterations amon^ <strong>the</strong> ranks <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1887, what <strong>the</strong>y wereare as follows :Head Quarters,Ottawa, 29th April, 1887.General Orders.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captains : Lieutenant Donald Macdonald Howard,vice Gosling, resigned.Lieutenant Granville Percival Eliot, S.L, vice OliphLeigh Leigh-Spencer, retired retaining rank.To be Lieutenant : 2nd Lieutenant Albert E. Gooderham,S.L, vie* Andrew Maxwell Irving, resigned.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : W. F. Godson,Esquire, vice Gooderham, promoted.General Orders.No. 4.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 16th September, 1887.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Memo—Adverting to No. 1 <strong>of</strong> General Orders, 29thApril, 1887, in which <strong>the</strong> resignation is accepted <strong>of</strong> LieutenantAndrew Maxwell Irving, read " who is herebypermitted to retire retaining rank," instead <strong>of</strong> " whoseresignation is hereby accepted."One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most noticeable events in <strong>the</strong> social life <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, took place on February 17th, 1887,it being <strong>the</strong> ball given by Lieutenant Colonel Grasett<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment to <strong>the</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> Toronto,in recognition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> kindness shgwn, <strong>and</strong> aid given to
PROMOTIONS AND APFOINTMENTS. 207<strong>the</strong> corps <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> city while <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were onactive service.It was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most unicjue, as well asone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most brilliant <strong>and</strong> successful events held inToronto for many years. All <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> arrangements weremade on a scale <strong>of</strong> magnificence seldom attempted, <strong>and</strong>were canied out to perfection. The success was worthy<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> circumstances <strong>the</strong> ball was designed to celebrate,<strong>the</strong> patriotic feeling called forth by <strong>the</strong> Northwesttroubles.In <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 1885, when <strong>the</strong> regiment returned <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> Northwest <strong>from</strong> active service, thti <strong>of</strong>ficers were desirous<strong>of</strong> giving a public entertainment to <strong>the</strong> ladies <strong>of</strong>Toronto, to show <strong>the</strong>ir appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> kind mannerin which <strong>the</strong> ladies looked after <strong>the</strong> wives <strong>and</strong> families<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men, <strong>and</strong> after <strong>the</strong> men's own comfort in sending<strong>the</strong>m clothing <strong>and</strong> supplies. That winter <strong>the</strong> idea wasab<strong>and</strong>oned, owing to a bereavement in Colonel Grasett'sfamily, but taken up again in 1886-87, <strong>and</strong> a ball decidedon as <strong>the</strong> most fitting mode. The work <strong>of</strong> decorationundertaken by Mr. Clark, <strong>of</strong> Jno. Kay & Co., justified <strong>the</strong>choice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> decorator, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> work presented a scene<strong>of</strong> rare beauty.A guard <strong>of</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> 60 men was formed in <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> hall, facing inwards, five paces apart. As <strong>the</strong> guestsarrived <strong>the</strong>y passed between <strong>the</strong> ranks <strong>and</strong> were receivedat <strong>the</strong> front by Lieut.- Col. Grasett <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Dawson.Shortly before 10 o'clock, an avenue was forced through<strong>the</strong> company to <strong>the</strong> dais, for <strong>the</strong> Lieut.-Governor, whowas received by a general salute, <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> playing " Godsave <strong>the</strong> Queen."His Honor's party included Mrs. Beverley Robinson,
208 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL fiRENADIERS.Captain <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Forsyth Grant, Captain Geddes <strong>and</strong>Miss Robinson. When Major General Sir Fred. Middleton<strong>and</strong> party arrived, <strong>the</strong> guard again presented arms,<strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> playing <strong>the</strong> general salute. AccompanyingGeneral Middleton were Lady Middleton,Col. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.Otter, Captain Wise, A.D.C., Miss Crookes, Lieut. Sears,<strong>and</strong> Miss Otter. The first set in <strong>the</strong> opening quadrillewas composed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following :— Gen. Middleton <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Kyerson, The Lieut.-Governor <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Dawson, Col.Grasett <strong>and</strong> Miss Robinson, Col. Otter <strong>and</strong> Mrs. GoldwinSmith, Lt.-Col. Fred. Denison <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Mason, MajorDawson <strong>and</strong> Lady Middleton, Major Harrison <strong>and</strong> Mrs.D'Alton McCarthy, Major Smith (7th Battalion) <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Harston.Supper was served in a large annexe <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> northaisle specially erected for <strong>the</strong> occasion.The <strong>of</strong>iicers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> wore mourning badgesin memory <strong>of</strong> Lieutenant Fitch who was killed atBatoehe.It was estimated that between 500 <strong>and</strong> GOO coupleswere present.The invited guests came <strong>from</strong> far <strong>and</strong> near, <strong>and</strong> neverbefore had <strong>the</strong>re been such a ga<strong>the</strong>ring <strong>of</strong> representatives<strong>of</strong> fair Canada socially.Cabinet Ministers <strong>from</strong> Ottawa,ministers <strong>of</strong> all denominations <strong>and</strong> cities, society people<strong>from</strong> Ottawa, Manitoba, Regina, N.W.T., Quebec, Montreal,Kingston, London, St. Catharines, Halifax, N.S.,Brantford, Barrie, Buffalo <strong>and</strong> Elmira, N.Y., Victoria,B.C.Of <strong>the</strong> ladies dresses, iteach one came in view each appearedwere wonderfully lovely creation^.must content us to say that as<strong>the</strong> better <strong>and</strong> all
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::PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 209One great want experienced by <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> to this date was <strong>the</strong> insufficient mess roomaccommodation <strong>the</strong>y were able to obtain, this was in somemeasure rectified early in 1887, when this intimation appearedin Regimental OrdersHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, March 30th, 1887.Memo—The <strong>of</strong>ficers are informed that <strong>the</strong> new regimental<strong>and</strong> mess rooms, 42 King St. East, will be openedon Saturday, April 2nd, on which occasion <strong>the</strong> Mess Committeehope that every <strong>of</strong>ficer will make it his businessto be present.Memories <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> its resultsare brought back by <strong>the</strong> following extract <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> OrderBook <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regimentHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, May <strong>10th</strong>, 1887.Regimental Orders.No. 1.The regiment will parade in review order (withoutside arms) on Sunday, May 15th inst., at 3 o'clockp.m., in <strong>the</strong> Queen's Park (north), <strong>and</strong> attend divine serviceat Mount Pleasant Cemetery, where <strong>the</strong> memorial toPrivates Moore <strong>and</strong> Hughes will also be unveiled.At this parade <strong>the</strong>re was a very large attendance, everymember <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps feeling it to be specially his dutyto be present.On May 2Uh, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> proceeded to <strong>the</strong> Queen'sPark, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re " trooped " <strong>the</strong> Queen's color before HisExcellency, <strong>the</strong> Governor-General, <strong>and</strong> amidst an enormousconcourse <strong>of</strong> spectators. The scene was a most im-N
——210 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.pressive one, <strong>and</strong> called forth <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> facile pen <strong>of</strong> Mrs.J. W. F. Harrison, <strong>the</strong> following stirring lines, supposedto be <strong>the</strong> utterances <strong>of</strong> an old guardsman, a Waterlooveteran :are ye waitin' <strong>the</strong>re for ?Come ! WhatDon't ye 'ear what <strong>the</strong> people say ?Don't ye want to join <strong>the</strong> procession ?Don't you know its <strong>the</strong> Queen's birthday?If I was <strong>the</strong> one as faltered,And grumbled <strong>and</strong> looked kind o' black,It might be forgiven me surely,With ninety years at mj' back.But, <strong>the</strong>re ! I'm as willin' as ever,Although I can't 'ear 'em play.To join with <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> in aingin'" God Save 'Er," on 'er birthday !She's sixty-eight <strong>and</strong> I'm ninety ;We're both gettin' on, I know,She's <strong>the</strong> Duke o' Kent's little daughter,I mind 'er openin' show.'Twas in <strong>the</strong> black old AbbeyHow <strong>the</strong> London crowd did pour'Long <strong>the</strong> Str<strong>and</strong> <strong>from</strong> dock <strong>and</strong> city,And cheered 'er at <strong>the</strong> door !And I was <strong>the</strong>re, <strong>and</strong> your fa<strong>the</strong>r.And we both elbowed our wayTo <strong>the</strong> side o' <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> CarriageOn <strong>the</strong> Coronation Day ?She give us a smile, I rememberAnd Avc come away satisfied,I see 'er next at 'er weddin',With Prince Albert at 'er side.I didn't sulk <strong>and</strong> grumbleAs some o' you young nns do.I'd been used to crowds afore—why, boy !I was at Waterloo ;
——PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 211And in crowds, mind, do as I do,Just push — <strong>and</strong> fight your way ;Or ye'll find 'ere, boy !your arm, ladPretty work on a Queen's Birthday !They had almost ridden me down, like,'Tis a pity old folks can't 'ear.But my sight is as good as ever,And <strong>the</strong>re goes a Grenadier !A splendid fellow he is, too —A chip <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> fine old block,And 'ere is <strong>the</strong> Governor-General,Sharp to his 'leven o'clock !Ay, ay, but it takes me back, lad,And Engl<strong>and</strong> seems far away.And I wish I could cheer as I'd like toFor 'er Sixty-Eighth Birthday.^But you—why, I'm 'alf ashamed o' ye !Ye don't give as lusty a cheerAs me, with my bent old shouldei's,As me with my ninety year !YeVe got hold o' new ideas :" Beant English " —well, that may be ;Yes " wan't born in Engl<strong>and</strong>,"But your fa<strong>the</strong>r was—<strong>and</strong> me.And ye live in <strong>the</strong> Queen's Dominions,And ye owe her every way,And it's nothin' more than duty,To cheer on <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday.For what if your mo<strong>the</strong>r was Irish,And what if ye don't just likeThe wajs <strong>of</strong> some around ye,And feel sort o' set on — strike !Take me—I come out in '40To this 'ere Canadian l<strong>and</strong>.And <strong>the</strong>re's many things as I knowI don't yet 'alf underst<strong>and</strong>Why <strong>the</strong> Quality'8 twice as 'aughty,
212 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Why <strong>the</strong> Parks miist be sold away,And why we must drink in water'Er 'ealth on <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday.But though I'm a loyal Briton,I love <strong>the</strong> new l<strong>and</strong>, too ;'TiB a fair young l<strong>and</strong>, in truth, lad,Look around, <strong>and</strong> ye'll see how fair.With <strong>the</strong> glory o' springtime grasses,With <strong>the</strong> chestnut smell in <strong>the</strong> air.Why, a prettier spot than this, lad,And people in finer array,Could 'ardly be found in old Engl<strong>and</strong>,A-keepin' <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday !And we look to all you youngstersTo keep your l<strong>and</strong> fair <strong>and</strong> young,To take no man for a leader.As hasn't an honest tongue.There, watch <strong>the</strong> eddykongs gallop !And 'ark to <strong>the</strong> British cheer !And I wish that <strong>the</strong> Queen 'erself wasAble to see <strong>the</strong> display,And <strong>the</strong> loyal crowds as is keepin''Er Sixty-Eighth Birthday !Twice in June <strong>of</strong> 1887 did <strong>the</strong>may be termed " <strong>of</strong>ficial " appearances. It is a somewhat<strong>Grenadiers</strong> make whatunusual thing for any summer parades to be held afterthat which takes place on <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday, whichhad been held as has been told.The two following Regimental Orders will explain <strong>the</strong>reason for <strong>the</strong>se additional parades :
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promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments. 213Head Quarters <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, June <strong>10th</strong>, 1887.Regimental Orders.No. 1. The Regiment will parade in review order,with leggings, in <strong>the</strong> Queen's Park, at 2.15 p.m., on Sunday<strong>the</strong> 15th instant <strong>and</strong> march to St. James' Ca<strong>the</strong>dralfor Divine Service in celebration <strong>of</strong> Her Majesty sJubilee.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, June 27th, 1887.Regimental ORDhRs.No. 1. The Regiment will parade in review order withcross-belts <strong>and</strong> leggings, at <strong>the</strong> drill shed, on Friday <strong>the</strong>1st prox , at 10.15 a.m., for <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> participatingin <strong>the</strong> procession on <strong>the</strong> occasion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong>lier Majesty's Jubilee.The Annual Inspection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps was held on Saturday,November 5th, by <strong>the</strong> Major-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>the</strong> district, <strong>and</strong> like all its predecessors was satisfactoryboth to <strong>the</strong> General <strong>and</strong> for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The spring drills for <strong>the</strong> year 1888 began in <strong>the</strong> latterend <strong>of</strong> March, being held on Thursday evenings, asheret<strong>of</strong>ore.The year was an eventful one in many respects for <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>, th^re being some very important changes in<strong>the</strong> commissioned ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment ; what <strong>the</strong>sewere will be found in <strong>the</strong> following list.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 8th May, 1888.Active Mllitia.No. 6. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
:214 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.To be Captain : Lieutenant Forbes Miehie, S. I., viceBruce, appointed paymaster.To be 2nd Lieutenant : Alfred Buell Cameron, R. S. L,vice Albert Edward Gooderham, resigned.To be 2nd Lieutenant : JamesM. Q., vice Cameron, promoted.Drummond Mackay,Frederick W. G. Fitzgerald, provisionally, vice W. F.Godson, left limits.To be Paymaster, with honorary rank <strong>of</strong> CaptainJohn Bruce, V. B., (formerly Captain,) vice Nicol Kingsmill,who, having relative rank <strong>of</strong> Captain is herebypermitted to retire with honorary rank <strong>of</strong> Captain.General Orders.No. 6.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 1st June, 1888.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Authority has been given thisBattalion to wear upon<strong>the</strong>ir colors <strong>the</strong> word " Batoche," in recognition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>corps having been in that engagement during <strong>the</strong> NorthwestCampaign <strong>of</strong> 1885.To be Lieut.-Colonel : MajorGeorge Dudley Dawson(late Lieut. 47th Ft.), vice Henry J. Grasett, retired retainingrank.To be Lieutenant : Captjiin John Bayne McLean, G. S.I,, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Adjutancy 31st Battalion, vice Miehie, promoted.General Orders.No. 4.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 7th September, 1888.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 215To be Major : Captain James Mason, R.S.I., vice Dawson,promoted.To be Captain : Lieutenant John Morrow, S.I., viceMason, promoted.To be Lieutenant :M.Q., vice Morrow, promoted.General Orders.2ndLieutenant James D. McKay,Head Quarters,Ottawa, 16th November, 1888.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally, <strong>from</strong> 9th Nov.,1888 : John Donald Maclennan, Esquire, vice Mackay,promoted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 2.Srd November, 1888.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.2nd Lieutenant, provisionally, Charles Edward Burchhaving " failed to qualify," his name is hereby removed<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> Officers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Active Militia.Early in 1888 it became known that Lieut.-ColonelGrasett, would in consequence <strong>of</strong> his having received animportant municipal appointment, have to resign <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> early in April <strong>the</strong> followingR. O. appeared.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, 11th April, 1888.Regimental Orders." No. 1. In accordance with Para. 78 Militia Orders,1887.
216 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS." The transfer <strong>of</strong> all stores, etc., in charcfe <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regimentwill be made to Major Dawson at <strong>the</strong> Armoury ouTuesday next, <strong>the</strong> 17th inst." Officers comm<strong>and</strong>ing companies will attend at <strong>the</strong>irrespective Armouries on <strong>the</strong> above date, <strong>and</strong> will takecare to have all Rifles, Bayonets, Pouches, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>requipment (in <strong>the</strong>ir possession) ready for inspection.The Quarter Master will also attend with his books."The Governor-General, Lord Lansdowne, paid his farewell<strong>of</strong>ficial visit to Toronto prior to his return to Engl<strong>and</strong>,on May 7th <strong>and</strong> 8th, 1888.Consequent upon thisvisit <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> published<strong>the</strong> following or
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 217was held <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps entertainedafterwards by <strong>the</strong> inhabitants <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> " <strong>Royal</strong> City."On June 1st, 1888, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry JamesGrasett retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment consequenton his appointment as Chief <strong>of</strong> Police for TorontoCity. A few days later he issued tlie followingdignified valedictory order :No. 3.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,June 9th, 1888.Lieut.-Colonel Grasett in resigning <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> taking leave <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, desires to place onrecord his grateful appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> services renderedby all <strong>the</strong> corps since he was appointed its Lieutenant-Colonel. The success attending <strong>the</strong> re-organization <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> battalion was largely due to<strong>the</strong> united exertions <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers combined with<strong>the</strong> co-operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>and</strong> file, without which <strong>the</strong>attempt would have been a failure. The credit <strong>and</strong> prestigewhich <strong>the</strong> regiment has since gained both in quarters<strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> field is <strong>the</strong> result <strong>of</strong> discipline, engenderingthat esyrit de corps which is so essential to <strong>the</strong> well-being<strong>of</strong> every military organization. Lieut.-Colonel Grasettfeels sure tliat by following <strong>the</strong> same lines <strong>the</strong> battalionwill sustain <strong>and</strong> increase <strong>the</strong> high reputation it nowenjoys. He congratulates <strong>the</strong> regiment upon <strong>the</strong> permissionaccorded to bear on its colors <strong>the</strong> honors <strong>the</strong>ygained with such distinction in <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> enemy, <strong>and</strong>though tardy was this recognition <strong>of</strong> its services to <strong>the</strong>country, it will serve as an incentive for those who comeafter to do <strong>the</strong>ir duty as loyally <strong>and</strong> as faithfully when
218 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.occasion dem<strong>and</strong>s. Lieut.-Colonel Grasett desires to bespeakfor his successor <strong>the</strong> same measure <strong>of</strong> confidence<strong>and</strong> support <strong>from</strong> all ranks that had been extended tohim, <strong>and</strong> begs to say farewell to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>with every expression <strong>of</strong> gratitude for <strong>the</strong> past, <strong>and</strong> afull assurance that <strong>the</strong>y will ever be for Canada " Ready,aye Ready."By order,Fred. F. Manley,Capt. <strong>and</strong> AdjtDrill for <strong>the</strong> autumn <strong>of</strong> 1888 was resumed on Thursday,September Gth, <strong>and</strong> was continued until November15th, when <strong>the</strong> annual inspection took place, a reviewbeing held at <strong>the</strong> same time in High Park.Immediately preceding <strong>the</strong> annual inspection a mostpleasing event took place in connection once again with<strong>the</strong> ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The Colors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment had for some time, owingto <strong>the</strong>ir time-worn condition been exercising <strong>the</strong> minds<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto. For just twenty- five years<strong>the</strong>se st<strong>and</strong>ards had been carried, first by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>,<strong>and</strong> afterwai'ds by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y hadbecome very much dilapidated. But o<strong>the</strong>r things hadalso happened since <strong>the</strong>ir presentation, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>had earned <strong>the</strong> right to have an " honour "emblazonedon thoRf^ colors, <strong>and</strong> so <strong>the</strong> ladies decided to give <strong>the</strong>mselveswhat <strong>the</strong>y considered <strong>the</strong> pleasurable privilege<strong>of</strong>, so far as possible, repairing <strong>the</strong> old flags <strong>and</strong> embroideringon <strong>the</strong>ir folds <strong>the</strong> word " l^atoche." Thiswork was accomplished, <strong>and</strong> on November 13th, 1888,at a gr<strong>and</strong> parade held in <strong>the</strong> Pavilion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Horti-
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 219cultural Gardens, <strong>the</strong> colors were re-presented to <strong>the</strong>Corps.The Regiment under <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lieut.-Col.Dawson, formed up one-half on each side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> buildingwhich was beautifully draped with flags, &c.To grace <strong>the</strong> occasion were Gen'l. Sir F. Middleton,Lt.-Col. Otter, Comm<strong>and</strong>ing C. Co., Lt.-Col. Grasett, ex-Comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Lt.-Col. G. T. Denison,G.G.B.G., Lt.-Col. Allen,Q.O.R., Major Delemere, Q.O.R.,<strong>the</strong> Hons. G. W. Allan, G. W. Ross, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>E. F. Clarke.The Ladies Committee was as follows : Mrs.Mayor, Mr.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>,Mrs. Worthington, Mrs. Warring Kennedy, Mrs.McLean Howard, Mrs. Geo. Gooderham, Mrs. GoldwinSmith, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Ryerson, Mrs.Mason, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Grasett.His Worship <strong>the</strong> Mayor, Mr. E. F. Clarke, addressing<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer said " : Col. Dawson, Officers <strong>and</strong>men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, I have to congratulate youon behalf <strong>of</strong> your fellow citizens for <strong>the</strong> noble name <strong>the</strong>Regiment has earned. These colours were given you inJuly, 18G3, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> same lady who <strong>the</strong>n presented <strong>the</strong>Colors to <strong>the</strong> Regiment willdo so now."Mrs. F. W. Cumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n came forward, <strong>and</strong> in cleartones said: "A quarter <strong>of</strong> a century ago on 7th July, 1863,I had <strong>the</strong> honor on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto, <strong>of</strong>presenting <strong>the</strong>se Colors to <strong>the</strong> Regiment. We havewatched with pride <strong>and</strong> joy <strong>the</strong> course <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment,<strong>and</strong> having embroidered <strong>the</strong> word " Batoche " on <strong>the</strong>irfolds, now return <strong>the</strong>m to you with renewed confidencethat tlu* <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> will be ever loyal <strong>and</strong> true*•Ready, aye Ready.' "
220 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Col. Dawson in a few well chosen words warmlythanked Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto, notalone for <strong>the</strong>ir addition to <strong>the</strong> Colors, but for <strong>the</strong> warmsympathy <strong>and</strong> ^ood wishes which incited <strong>the</strong>m all to do<strong>the</strong>ir best.Hon. G. W. Allan addressing Lieut.-Col. Dawson <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, said it gave him greatpleasure to be with <strong>the</strong>m on <strong>the</strong> occasion. He referred toa similar occurrence nearly three-quarters <strong>of</strong> a centurypreviously, when <strong>the</strong> ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto gave Colors to<strong>the</strong> "Third Regiment <strong>of</strong> York Militia," his fa<strong>the</strong>rbeing in comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, whose motto was" Deeds Speak !"Hon. G. W. Ross <strong>the</strong>n spoke at length on <strong>the</strong> deeds <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> regiment <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> pride Canada takes in her militia.General Middleton was <strong>the</strong>n loudly called upon, <strong>and</strong>on coming forward said: "I have to apologise for net'being in my war paint,' that is my military clo<strong>the</strong>s, buthad I stopped to change would have been too late furthis occasion, which I would not on any account miss."He spoke in flattering terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,<strong>and</strong> said Her Majesty had no more faithful soldiers than<strong>the</strong>y.With hearty expressions <strong>of</strong> admiration <strong>and</strong> good willon every side, <strong>the</strong> meeting <strong>the</strong>n broke up, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> <strong>the</strong>n returned to <strong>the</strong>ir quarters.There were fewer changes among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Grenadie»"3 in <strong>the</strong> next year, 1889, than had been <strong>the</strong>case in any year since <strong>the</strong> first formation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corpsin 18()(), <strong>and</strong> with <strong>the</strong> single exception <strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong> CaptainTassie to <strong>the</strong> important post <strong>of</strong> (Quarter Master, <strong>the</strong>y
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 221were alJ junior <strong>of</strong>ficers who were gazetted to <strong>the</strong> battalion.The appointments were <strong>the</strong>se :General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 29th March, 1889.Active Militia.No. 7. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenants, provisionally, <strong>from</strong> 19th March,1889: Stephen Augustus Heward, Esquire, mce Gibson,promoted.Archibald Hayes McDonell, Esquire, vice Lowe promoted.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 14th June, 1889.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Thomas EraserHomer Dixon, vice Burch.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 27th September, 1889.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Quarter Master, with honorary rank <strong>of</strong> Captain :William Tassie Tassie, Esquire, vice Robert Baldwin Ellis,resigned.On Friday, January 4th, 1889, <strong>the</strong> newly appointedGovernor-General <strong>of</strong> Canada, Lord Stanley <strong>of</strong> Preston,visited Toronto in order to be present at <strong>the</strong> annual din-
—:222 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.ner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Trade. On this occasion <strong>the</strong> Guard<strong>of</strong> Honor was furnished by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>. Inreference to this incident <strong>the</strong> following ext/act <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>Regimental records is givenHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Regimental Orders.No. 1.Toronto, <strong>10th</strong> January, 1889.The Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer has great pleasure inpublishing <strong>the</strong> following letter received <strong>from</strong> CaptainColville, Military Secretary to His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-General:Sir,—I am directed by HisGovernment House,Ottawa, 7th January, 1889.Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-General to ask you to be good enough to convey to those<strong>of</strong>ficers, non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regimentunder your comm<strong>and</strong>, who formed <strong>the</strong> Guard <strong>of</strong>Honor on Friday last, Jpiuary 4th, at <strong>the</strong> Toronto Board<strong>of</strong> Trade dinner, his best thanks for volunteering <strong>the</strong>irservices on that occasion.I have <strong>the</strong> honor to be, Sir,Your obedient servant,Chas.Colville, Captain,Military Secretary.The spring drill <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> battalion began on April 3rd,<strong>and</strong> was continued as usual until <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday,when <strong>the</strong> Regiment went to Berlin for <strong>the</strong> day. Later<strong>the</strong> Regiment took part in <strong>the</strong> festivities held in Torontoon Dominion Day, July let.
::—PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 223Sei'geants Mitchell <strong>and</strong> Curzon <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> weremembers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Wimbledon Rifle team in 1889, <strong>and</strong> proceededto Engl<strong>and</strong> accordingly.The autumnal drill <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> commenced aboutSeptember 20th, <strong>and</strong> continued until November 7th, <strong>the</strong>following being <strong>the</strong> orders issued for <strong>the</strong> last<strong>the</strong> yearHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Rkgimental Orders.parade <strong>of</strong>5th November, 1889.No. 2. The regiment will parade in drill order, withleggings, at <strong>the</strong> Armoury on Thursday <strong>the</strong> 7th inst, at8.30 p.m., <strong>and</strong> will proceed by train to grounds west <strong>of</strong>High Park, where a Field Day will take place, followedby <strong>the</strong> Annual Inspection by <strong>the</strong> Major-General comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>the</strong> Militia. Fifteen rounds <strong>of</strong> ammunition willbe issued to each man.An important appointment among <strong>the</strong> non-commissionedrai:ks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment was notified early in <strong>the</strong>next year, 1890, it was thisHead Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> Grknadiers,Toronto, 4th January, 1890.Regimental Orders.No. 2. The Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer has been pleased toconHrm <strong>the</strong> appointment <strong>of</strong> James Cox as Sergt.-Major<strong>and</strong> Warrant Officer (retired).The year 1890 presented a marked contrast in one respectwith that <strong>of</strong> its predecessor, as <strong>the</strong>re were numerous<strong>and</strong> important changes among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>regiment, which are liere set forth as <strong>the</strong>y occurred :
224 history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 31st January, 1890.Active Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captain : Lieutenant J. D. Hay, S.I., vice J. I.Davidson, retired retaining rank.To be Lieutenants : 2nd Lieutenant F. W. G. Fitzgerald,R.S.I., vice Hay, promoted.2nd Lieutenant Stephen Augustus Heward, R.S.I.2nd Lieutenant Archibald Hayes Macdonell, R.S.I.General Orders.No. 5.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 18th April, 1890.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Captain Charles Greville-Harston, hasbeen permittedto accept <strong>the</strong> appointment <strong>of</strong> Honorary Aide-de-Camp toHis Honor, <strong>the</strong> Lieutenant-Governor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Ontario, to date <strong>from</strong> 8th March, 1890.General Orders.Province <strong>of</strong>Head Quarters.Ottawa, 5th September, 1890.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : DArcy HughKirkl<strong>and</strong> MacMahon, Esq., vice F. W. G. Fitzgerald,promoted.The resignation <strong>of</strong> 2nd Lieutenant W. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey AustinLambe is hereby accepted.
promotions <strong>and</strong> appoixt.ments. 225Hkad Quarters,Okneual Okdkrs. Ottawa,. 81 sfc October, USDO.AcTiVK Militia.No. 2. Tenth Battalion, Koyal Cirenadiers, T(ji'onto.To be Lieutenant : 2n(l Lieutenant John D. Maclennan,R.S.I., vice F. W. G. F'itzgeraUl, re.si^ned.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Alex<strong>and</strong>er ClaudeForster Bolton, Esq., vice J.General Orders.D. Maclennan, promoted.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 31st ])cceniber, 1890.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, lloyal <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto.To be Captains : Captain F. F. Manley, V.B., <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>Adjutancy vice Donald Macdonald Howard, retired retainingrank.Lieutenant Alex<strong>and</strong>er Cecil Gibson, S.I., vice J. Morrow,retired retaining rank.Maxwell Irving, V.B.,To be Lieutenant : Andrew<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Retired List <strong>of</strong> Lieutenants, vice A. C. (iibson,promoted.To be Adjutant : Lieutenant <strong>and</strong> Captain John BayneMcLean, G.8.L, vice F. F. Manley, who vacates thahappointment.Captain Howard retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment to join<strong>the</strong> Northwest Mounted Police in which he had been a))-])ointed Inspector. He had served with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>in <strong>the</strong> Northwest <strong>and</strong> was a mont enthusiastic soldier.The Regiment paraded on Friday May 8()th, 1890, <strong>and</strong>marched to Front street, forming up in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Queen's Hotel, where <strong>the</strong>y were inspected by H.R.H. <strong>the</strong>O
220•HisroKYOF THE UOYAJ. (i KEN ADIEUS.Duke <strong>of</strong> Oonnauglit, who was passintr tlirough Torontoon liis way home to Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>from</strong> his Indian Comm<strong>and</strong>,liaving come via <strong>the</strong> C.P.R. <strong>from</strong> Vancouver. H.R.H.expressed himself afterwards as being highly pleasedwith <strong>the</strong> appearance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> approvalwas duly notified in General Orders.On June 26th took place in Toronto what was describedas " The Carnival." It was a pleasing entertainment,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> took part in <strong>the</strong> military portion <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> pageant.Staff-Sergeant Fredeiick Curzon who had served sogallantly in <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign <strong>of</strong> 1885, died onAugust ]8th, 1890, after an illness <strong>of</strong> three weeks. Hewas interred with military honours on August 15th, inMount Pleasant Cemetery. The Globe <strong>of</strong> August 16thremarked in reference to Sergeant Curzon's death :— " Itis not <strong>of</strong>ten that a military funeral takes place inToronto, but <strong>the</strong>re are few men deserving such an honourmore than <strong>the</strong> late Staff-Sergeant Curzon, who, whilecomparatively a young man, had given a decade <strong>of</strong>life to <strong>the</strong> service <strong>of</strong> his country."Autumn drill began on September 25th, <strong>and</strong> concludedon November 6th, when a Field day was held in HighPark which proved highly successful.The following order speaks for itself, <strong>and</strong> requires nocomment. It marks though one more forward step in<strong>the</strong> regimental history.Head Quarters, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,Toronto, 2nd October, 1890.Regimental Ordkrs.No. 5.hisA Sergeants' Mess being formed in connection
:PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 227with <strong>the</strong> Ke^iinent, <strong>the</strong> Coinm<strong>and</strong>iiifij OHicer directs thatallStaff-Sergeants <strong>and</strong> Sei-geants must be members.Progress, steady progress, still marked <strong>the</strong> course <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, for in January, ]891, <strong>the</strong> battalionwas increased in strength <strong>from</strong> eight to ten companies,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re was not <strong>the</strong> slighest difficulty in obtaining recruits,in fact, if <strong>the</strong> regiment had been increased totwelve coQipanies <strong>the</strong> men would have been forthcoming.Consequent upon this augmentation, <strong>and</strong> also <strong>from</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r causes, <strong>the</strong>re were many changes among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1 S91 . Almost every month throughout<strong>the</strong> year did <strong>the</strong>se occur, <strong>the</strong>y constitute a somewhatlong list, which is now givenGeneral Orders.Head Quautkks,Ottawa, 30th January, 1891.Active Militia.No. 3. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto,Ont.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : George A. Stimson,Esq., vice S. A.General Orders.Heward, promoted.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 2i)th March, 1891.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto,Ont.To be Captains :on augmentation.Lieutenant W. St<strong>and</strong>ish Lowe, S.I.,Francis James Gosling, Esquire, S.I., on augmentation.
228 HISTORY OF THK UOVAL ORENADIEKS.To be 2ncl Lieutenant, provisionally: Alex<strong>and</strong>er JanieHBoyd, I^jHfjuire,Gkxehal Orders.vice A. H. Macdonell, promoted.Head Quarteijs,Ottawa, 24tli April, LSOl.Active Militia.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Arthur Bobei-tSweatnian, Esquire, vice W. G. A. Lambe, resigned.Major James Mason is permitted to i-etire, retainin?^rank.General Orders.Head (^uartkus,Otfawa, 22nd May, 1891.Active Militia.No. 1. Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Captain : Lieutenant A. B. Cameron, R.S.I. , viceForbes Miehie, deceased.Lieutenant <strong>and</strong> Captain J. B. McLean, Adjutant, withseniority immediately next to <strong>and</strong> below Captain A. B.Cameron.To be Lieutenant :2nd Lieutenant D'Arcy Hugh Kirkl<strong>and</strong>MacMahon, R.S.L, vice W S. Lowe, promoted.To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Wm. Lehniann,Esq., vice D'A. H. K. MacMahon. promoted.General Orders.No. 1.Hp:ad Quartkrs,Ottawa, 2(jth June, 1891.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.
I'KOMOTIONS AND Al'I'OINTMKNTS. 229To be 2nd Lieutenant, provisionally : Wm. R. Pringle,Esq , vice T. F. Homer Dixon, translurred to 7th Battalion.General Orders.HkAD QlARTEHS,Ottawa, ]()th July, l.SDl.Active Militia.No. 2. Tciith Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.To be Lieutenant: 2nd Lieutenant A. R. Sweatman,R.S.L, vice A. B, Canieion, promoted,2nd Lieutenant William Lolimann, R.S.LLieutenant Wm. Craven Vaux Chathvick, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>Adjutancy, 36th Battalion.General Orders.Head Qtaktehs,Ottawa, 28th Auattalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Nov., 189L
2*J0 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL (UIENADIEHS.To be- 2nd Lieutenants:2nd Lieutenant Cesare J. Marani,R.SI., <strong>from</strong> No. 7 Company, 34th Battalion, viceA. R. Sweatman, promoted.James Wm. Bain, Es((., provisionally, vice Lehmann,promoted.General Orokrs.Hkao Quarters,Ottawa, 24th December, 1891.Active Militia.No. 2. IVnth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> (Jrenadiers, Toronto,Ont.To be Captain :I., vice G. P.To be Lieutenant :LieutenantStephen A. Howard, R. S.Eliot, retired retaining rank.2nd Lieutenant Alex<strong>and</strong>er J. Boyd,R.S.L, vice He ward, promoted.To be 2n(l Lieutenants, provisionally J. W. S. Corley,vice Boyd, promoted.John T. Thompson, to complete establishment.The sprinf^ drill conunenced as usual, early in Marchfor recruits <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> 17th for <strong>the</strong> entire battalion,being continued without intermission until May 24th.])ivine service parade took place on May <strong>10th</strong>, <strong>and</strong>was attended by ahiiost <strong>the</strong> entire regiment.Much sorrow was felt by all ranks in <strong>the</strong> regiment at<strong>the</strong> death, on May oth 1891, <strong>of</strong> (Captain Forbes Michie.He had served throughout <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwestcampaign <strong>and</strong> had been connected with <strong>the</strong> ( Jrenadiersfor nearly t(3nyears.Tlie roiiiment's excursion to Woodstock in 1891, wasa somewhat notable one, as it extended over threedays.
\ PROMO;—riONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 231IIkAD QUAIITEUSToiiONTO, ^.StliMay, LSOl.The t'oUowin^* extract t'roiii a letter <strong>from</strong> His Excellency<strong>the</strong> Governor-General is published for <strong>the</strong> information<strong>of</strong> all concerned:" His Excellency <strong>the</strong> Governor-General desires to express<strong>the</strong> pleasure which it gave him to see <strong>the</strong> rep^imentSaturday evening, May 28rd. He had heard much<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir reputation <strong>and</strong> although <strong>the</strong> circumstances underwhich <strong>the</strong>y marched past wen^ such as make it difficultfor any corps to show what it could do in <strong>the</strong> way <strong>of</strong>drill, His Excellency was fully satisfied<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> steadiness,physique <strong>and</strong> general appearance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men that<strong>the</strong>y <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir otlicers maintain <strong>the</strong> best traditions <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> service <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>y would do ample credit to <strong>the</strong>mselvesat all times."The battalion paraded in review order with helmets<strong>and</strong> loggings at <strong>the</strong> Armoury at o p.m., on Tuesday tlie2nd <strong>of</strong> June, <strong>and</strong> took part in <strong>the</strong> 25th anniversarycelebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Battle <strong>of</strong> llidgeway.The autunuial drills began in September <strong>and</strong> werebrought to a close by <strong>the</strong> annual inspection, which tookplace on November 1 2th, upon <strong>the</strong> common, north side <strong>of</strong>Kingston Ivoad, east <strong>of</strong> Norway <strong>and</strong> south <strong>of</strong> YorkStation, G.T.R.The inspection was preceded by a church ])arade toOak street i^esbyterisui church on Sunday, November8th, which was fully attended by all ranks.The following ])romotions <strong>and</strong> ? ppointmeuts took placein tlie regiment during l!S02, <strong>the</strong>y were published <strong>of</strong>ficiallythus
.Head282 history <strong>of</strong> thk koyal (juknaijieiis.'Qt^arters,Genkral Orders.Ottawa, 24th March, J 892.Active Militia.No. (). Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> (Jrenadiers, Toronto,Out.To bo Lieutenant :2n(l Lieutenant WiUiam RohertPrin^ijle, R.S.L, rice J, J). Macleinian, {)romoted into <strong>the</strong>• ith Battalion.(!eNEMAE OliDEKS.Head Quarters,Active Mii.itia.Ottawa, 12th Mav, 1892.No. 4. Tenth Battalion, Roval (Jrenadiers, Toronto,Ont.To be Lieutenant: 2n(l Lieutenant Cesaro, J. Marani,R.S.L, vice, A. 11. Macdonell, appointed to <strong>the</strong> Lifai\trySchool Corps.To be 2nd liieutenant, provisionally :A.W. Croil, Kk(],rice A. (/. F. Boulton, pi'cjninted.Lieutenant AC. F. Boulton resi^nis h\s connnission.2nd Lieutenant J.W. S. Corh^y retires <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> service.Head Qi: arte us,Ottawa, Hrd June, LSi)2.(JENERAE
I'KOMOTIONS AND APP0[NTMP:NTS. 2o3Major Artlnir Bapjsliaw Harrison is permitted to reti] e,retainin^:^ rank.General OiiDERs.Head QrAiiTEiis,Ottawa, :mh September, 1892.Active Service.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> Ch-enadiers, Toronto, ( )nt.To ]a) Lieutenants: 2n(l Lieutenant J. W. IJain, R.S.L,vice A. C. P. Boulton, resigned.Lieutenant W. H. Me( 'live, R S.L, <strong>from</strong> No. 2 Company,19th Battalion, viceCanadian Regiment <strong>of</strong> Infantry.D'A. H. K. MacJMahon, appointed to2nd Lieutenant Artliur Wellesley Croil i-etii-es <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> service.Gknerai. ()ri)m;s.HkAD QlTARTERS,Ottawa, liSth Octohei-, 1.S92.iVc'iivi;Mii.iTiA,'^Fenth }>. 'talion, l^)yal (irtjnadiei's, Toronto, Ont.To be 2nd Liiuitenants, ])rovisi()nally : dames GraysonSndth, Ks(|uire, ?;/w G. A. Stimson, promoted.( 'yrut-' Stiles, I*]s(|uire, vice W. 11. Pringle, p)'omot
284 HISTiMlY OV THK ROYAL GRKNADIERS.bein^ well attenderl, <strong>and</strong> on May 24th, sprinf,^ drillconcluded by an excursion to Windsor, which thoughmost successful <strong>and</strong> highly enjoyed by both <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>and</strong> men, does not call for any special comment beyondrecording <strong>the</strong> hearty reception given <strong>the</strong> battalionin Windsor.The autumnal drills began on September 22nd <strong>and</strong>continued until November lOth when <strong>the</strong> inspection wasordered to take place in High Park, but owing to <strong>the</strong> badwea<strong>the</strong>r which prevailed, <strong>the</strong> parade was at <strong>the</strong> lastmoment cancelled. Divine service for <strong>the</strong> battalion washeld at <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Congregational Church, on October2nd.There were several notable changes among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Crenadiers, in 1893, Lieutenant-Colonel Dawsonretiring at <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year, being succeeded by MajorMason, all <strong>the</strong>se<strong>the</strong> following General Orders:changes will be found duly recorded inHead Quarters,Ottawa, 20th January, 1898.General Orders,Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To be ( ;aptain : Lieutenant Andrew Maxwell Irving,Hay, promoted.R.S.I., vice J. ]).General Oiu)ers.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong>Head Quarters,Ottawa, 8id February, LS98.Active Militia.<strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 235To be Lieutenant : 2ncl Lieutenant Harvey A. Willis,R.S.I., <strong>from</strong> No. 6 Company, 36th Battalion, vice A. M.Irving promoted.Head Quarters,Genekal Orders,Ottawa, 24th February, 1893.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.Lieutenant William Robert Princrle resijjns his commission.Head Quartkhs,General Orders.Ottawa, 5th May, LS93.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> ( Jrenadiers, Toronto, Ont.Lieutenant Cesare J. Marani resigns his commission.2n(l Lieutenant C^yrus Stiles retires i'rom <strong>the</strong> service.Pa^-master <strong>and</strong> Honorary Captain John Bruce isgranted <strong>the</strong> honorary rank <strong>of</strong> JVIjijor, to date <strong>from</strong> 25thSeptember, 1892.Head Quarters,Genkiul Order.Ottawa, L5th September, 1893.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To be Lieutenant: 2nd Lieutenant James GraysonSmith, R.S.I. , '^^'ice W. R. Pringle, resigned.2nd Lieutenant, -John T. Thompson, retires <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong>service.
2'm\ history ob^ thk j{()yal grenaj)iehs.Head Quarters,'General Order.TentliOttawa, 2iid November, 189.*).Active Militia.Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> CJrenadiers, 'I'oroiito, Out.Captain <strong>and</strong> Brovct j\[ajor Frederick V. JNIanley ispermitted to retire retainin^]^ rank.CJeneral Order.Head Ql^\rtkrs,Ottaava, l,st December, !89o.Active Militia.Tentli Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To l)e Lieutenant-Colonel: Major James Mason, R.S I.,vice (ieoro^e Dudley Dawson, who is permitted to retireretaining:; rank.Drill for <strong>the</strong> battalion commenced in 189IJ as in previousyears in March. There was <strong>the</strong> usual rei^imentnlchurch parade in April, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> i)attali(jn oi' coursetook part in<strong>the</strong> lirst Garrison church parade, which washeld at <strong>the</strong> Pavihon in <strong>the</strong> Horticultural (Jardens, on <strong>the</strong>second Sund;i,y in May.There was a departure <strong>from</strong> precedent in 1893, as <strong>the</strong>battalion remained in '^Foronto for <strong>the</strong> Queen's Birthday,<strong>and</strong> " trooped " <strong>the</strong> Queen's color on <strong>the</strong> old CricketGround in (^)ueen's Park.Colonel Sir Casinnr Gzowski, K.('.M.(i., was <strong>the</strong> rcviowiujij;oHicer. The day was fine, <strong>and</strong> tlu'n! was an immensenumber <strong>of</strong> s})ectators. AnH^ny- those presentwere Majoi* ( Jt'uci'al S<strong>and</strong>ham, liieut.-( -oloncl (Jrasett,Li'Mit. (^)ion.d (I'W Dnuson, (J.G.Itd.: Li.Mjt.-(^.loiu>l
;PROMOTIONS AXD APPOINTMENTS. 237G. A. Sliaw, U.L. : a,ml himdn.'fls <strong>of</strong> ladies, 'i'lic (Queen'sOwn Riiles on tlio same day wv.rc brigaded with tlieGovevnor-Genei'ars Foot (Jiiards i'roiiiOttawa, <strong>and</strong> tireda, feu
238 TTISTOUY OF TMK ROYAL GRENADIEKS.ing oA <strong>the</strong> city by High Park <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lake Shore road.The battle terminated about 3 o'clock, Major-CJeneralHerbert being well aatisHed with <strong>the</strong> men's work.After <strong>the</strong> battle was over, <strong>the</strong> troops marched to <strong>the</strong>Exhibition Grounds, <strong>and</strong> marched past before <strong>the</strong> Major-General, who, on its conclusion, spoke <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> entire paradeas " being <strong>the</strong> best he had seen since he came toCanada."The day's proceedings conchided with a dinner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>wliole <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers at Webb's.At this parade <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> turned out 450 strong.Lieutenant-Colonel Dawson's valedictory address to<strong>the</strong> Regiment on his retirement, read thus :" Lieutenant- Colonel Dawson, in taking leave <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, in which he has served for thirteenyears, <strong>and</strong> has had <strong>the</strong>honor to comm<strong>and</strong> for <strong>the</strong> pastsix, desires to tender his thanks to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, noncommissioned<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment for<strong>the</strong>ir support <strong>and</strong> co-operation during his period <strong>of</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>.He takes pride in <strong>the</strong> fact that during his comm<strong>and</strong>:" Two companies were added to <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>regiment. The colors were re-decorated by <strong>the</strong> ladies<strong>of</strong> Toronto, when <strong>the</strong> name ' Batoche ' * was emblazonedon <strong>the</strong>ir folds, <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> enthusiasm <strong>and</strong> esprit decori^s <strong>of</strong> all ranks were never greater than at <strong>the</strong> presenttime.Lieutenant-Colonel Dawson now says farewell to<strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, with <strong>the</strong> assurance that <strong>the</strong>corps will"The Honour" <strong>of</strong> "Batoche" on <strong>the</strong> colours <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> R. O. was actually gi antedduring Lieut. -Col. Graaett'e comm<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> as Lieut. -Col., Dawson says, carried intoeffect in his.
:"PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 289always keep <strong>and</strong> maintain in <strong>the</strong> future <strong>the</strong> distinguishedposition <strong>and</strong> prestige ithas earned in <strong>the</strong> past,both on <strong>the</strong> tiehl <strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong>ir native city, <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>ywill hold fast to <strong>the</strong>ir motto, Ready, Aye Ready.''There were not manv changes amono- <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1894f, though no less than six <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>vacant 2nd Lieutenancies were filled up. The ( generalOrders relatint^ to promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments were<strong>the</strong>seGeneral Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 31st January, 1894.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To be Lieutenant : William Robert Pringle, Esq., viceC. J. Marani, resigned.Lieutenant Walter Hugh McClive resigns his commission.General Orders.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 20th April, 1894.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.Paymaster <strong>and</strong> Honorary Major John Bruce, to beMajor <strong>and</strong> to perform <strong>the</strong> duties <strong>of</strong> Paymaster in accordancewith General Order 33, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 19th August,1892.To be Adjutant: Captain A. M. Irving, R.S.L, viceMaclean, who resigns <strong>the</strong> Adjutancy.To be Captain : Honorary Captain <strong>and</strong> QuartermasterWm. T. Tassie, R.S.I., vice Gosling, retired, retainingrank.
240 nisrouY <strong>of</strong> thk royal gkknadi,.k,s.To" be (/ii!irk'rniast
I'llOMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 241A useful N.C.O. <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment, one who had gonethrough <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign, Hospital SergeantDent, died on May 27th, 1894. He was interred withmilitary honors two days later. Sergeant Dent hadbeen a pleasing writer on military matters for someyears previously.Drill was resumed in <strong>the</strong> autumn on August 30th, <strong>and</strong>concluded with a field day on November 13th, on <strong>the</strong>ground to <strong>the</strong> immediate west <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> continuation <strong>of</strong>Spadina road, north <strong>of</strong> Davenport road. The troops engagedwere one troop <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian Dragoons<strong>and</strong> one company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> R.R.C.I., <strong>the</strong> three Toronto regiments<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 18th Battalion <strong>from</strong> Hamilton. The finalmarch past was by half companies in column, <strong>and</strong> tookplace on St. George street before Lieutenant-ColonelOtter, D.A.G.The changes among <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> In1S9.")were as follows:General Orders.Head Quartp:rs,Ottawa, 26th January, 1895.Active Militia.Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> (^^renadiers, Toronto, Ont.Lieutenant William Craven Vaux < 'hadwick is permittedto resign his connnission.Head Quar'J'krs,Ottawa, 9th February, 1895^General Orders.Active -—Militia.Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont. -
242 HLS'JORY Oh THE ROYAL GRENADIEIW.Captain Stephen A. Howard is permitted to resign hiscommission, <strong>and</strong> to retain <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Captain on retirement.To be Captain :Lieutenant George Alex<strong>and</strong>er Stimson,vice Howard, resigned.To be Lieutenant: Charles S. Mclnnes, Gentleman, tocomplete establishment.General Ouders,Head Quarters,Ottawa, LSth April, 1895.Active Militia.Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, 'J'oronto, Out.Captain Alex<strong>and</strong>er Cecil Gibson is permitted to resignhis commission, <strong>and</strong> to retain <strong>the</strong> i-ank <strong>of</strong> Captain on retirement.To be Captain : Lieutenant Alex<strong>and</strong>er James 1-oyd,vice Gibson retired. /To be 2nd Lieutenants provisionally : CooteShanly, Gentleman ;General Orders.NisbittGeorge Allen Case, Gentleman.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 21st Sept., 1895.ActiveMilitia.Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To 1)0 Lieutenants : 2nd Lieutenants A. F. R. Martin;H. R. O'RiMlly ;D. C. Meyers ;S. F. Sloane : J. T. Craig;J. C. Mason, <strong>and</strong> G. H. C. Brooke, <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> retired list <strong>of</strong>Captains, to complete esteblishmentThat part <strong>of</strong> General Orders, 11th May, 1895, })ermittingLieutenant W. R. Pringle to resign his Commission
PROMOT ONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 243is amended by <strong>the</strong> following, * <strong>and</strong> to i etain <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong>Lieutenant on retirement."General Orders.Hkad Quarters,Ottawa, liith October, 1895.Active Militia.Tenth Rcyal <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To lie 2nd Lieutenant provisionally : Albert AmosStuart Wilkins, Gentleman.Head Quarters,Ottawa, 9th November, 1895.General Orders.AcTivK Militia.Tenth <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To be 2nd Lieutenant provisionally : Robert OliverMontgomery, Gentleman.On <strong>the</strong> 4th April, 1895, for <strong>the</strong> last time, <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> paraded in <strong>the</strong> Old Armoury, at <strong>the</strong>foot <strong>of</strong> Jar vis <strong>and</strong> West Market-streets.About five minutes past eight <strong>the</strong> buglers on duty for<strong>the</strong> evening sounded <strong>the</strong> " Fall in," <strong>and</strong> well did <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> respond to <strong>the</strong> summons. Rarely, ifever, has such a muster been seen. Sometime elapsedowing to <strong>the</strong> crowded drill slied before it was possiblefor <strong>the</strong> Adjutant to order <strong>the</strong> Scigeant-Major to sound" orderly sergeants " so as to collect <strong>the</strong> com})any " states,"but it was accomplished just before nine. Markers were<strong>the</strong>n thrown out <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> companies marched upon <strong>the</strong>mforming a ten company battalion at ((uartor distance,right in front, colours in <strong>the</strong> centre.
124HISTORY OF THE ROYAL (iRENADIERS.The adjutant rode up to Lieutenant-Colonel Mason, reportingall correct, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> latter took comm<strong>and</strong>. Thescene which followed was thus described by one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>newspapers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day :•'<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, 'Tention," called <strong>the</strong> Colonel,<strong>and</strong> as one man <strong>the</strong> regiment sprang to attention. TheColonel <strong>the</strong>n told <strong>the</strong> battalion that an enterprising <strong>and</strong>artistic photographer being present a picture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> was going to be taken, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y mustst<strong>and</strong> like rocks. The comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer proceeded t<strong>of</strong>orm <strong>the</strong> regiment into column <strong>of</strong> companies at threepaces distance with <strong>the</strong> pioneers, b<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> drums infront ; ordered <strong>the</strong> men to f.x bayonets, slope arms, <strong>and</strong>wait. They had not long to do <strong>the</strong> latter, a tremendtmsHash, a cloud <strong>of</strong> smoke, <strong>and</strong> a cry <strong>of</strong> " 1Oli " <strong>from</strong> a number<strong>of</strong> young ladies who were in <strong>the</strong> galleries announcedthat <strong>the</strong> picture had been taken. " Order arms." " Unlixbayonets," were <strong>the</strong> next comm<strong>and</strong>s, followed by " St<strong>and</strong>at ease, st<strong>and</strong> easy,' <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> gallant soldiers waited again,no one seemed to underst<strong>and</strong> exactly what for. Presentlyit was learned that ano<strong>the</strong>r photograph was to be taken<strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> aforesaid artistic <strong>and</strong> enterprising " photo-'grapher had to prepare his lights. It was a long wait,<strong>and</strong> while it lasted <strong>the</strong> drummers whistled, <strong>and</strong> did itvery well, too, <strong>the</strong> popular air <strong>of</strong> " Tommy Atkins.""At last <strong>the</strong> artist informed Colonel Mason that ' allwas ready,' <strong>and</strong> again <strong>the</strong> R. G.'s were called to attention<strong>and</strong> ordered to slope <strong>the</strong>ir arms, but not ' ' to fix bayonets.A second flash, ano<strong>the</strong>r cloud <strong>of</strong> smoke, <strong>and</strong> vet ano<strong>the</strong>rexclamation <strong>of</strong> dismay <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> ladies, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> secondpicture was duly taken.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 245" Then came tlie order I'roiii <strong>the</strong> Coiouel to open th3ijfreat gates Facinnf West Market street, <strong>and</strong> as th»^ b<strong>and</strong>played'Auld Lan
246 hist'^>ry <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> royal grenadikus." Men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> :" Before leaving <strong>the</strong> hall I wish to address a few wordsto you, <strong>and</strong> tliey shall be very few. It is fourteen yeai'ssince this regiment was re-organized, <strong>and</strong> in that time ithas grown <strong>from</strong> six to eight, <strong>and</strong> <strong>from</strong> eight to ten companies.The growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment was under discouragingcircumstances, but owing to <strong>the</strong> zeal <strong>and</strong> goodjudgment <strong>of</strong> your first comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>ficer, Lieutenant-Colonel Grasett, every difficulty was overcome, <strong>and</strong> whenLieutenant-Colonel D.iwson assumed <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>, hekept <strong>the</strong> battalion up to a high state <strong>of</strong> efficiency.It isfor <strong>the</strong> present members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment to prove <strong>the</strong>mselvesworthy successors <strong>of</strong> those who have preceded<strong>the</strong>m, <strong>and</strong> by our exertions, by our zeal, <strong>and</strong> by <strong>the</strong> prideW'e take in our corps, to mainta?n our good name, <strong>and</strong>also to maintain <strong>the</strong> character <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment. Foralthough we may not be in some unimportant points(juite up to o<strong>the</strong>r corps, I think I may safely say, that,as a fighting machine, for that is what we are, we arenot second to any regiment in <strong>the</strong> activemilitia <strong>of</strong> Canada.I trust every member will at all times show thatproud <strong>of</strong> being one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>."The battalion, alter leaving <strong>the</strong> shed, pror^eeded viahe isKing, Yonge <strong>and</strong> Queen streets to University avenueuntil <strong>the</strong> new^ Armoury was reached. As <strong>the</strong>y marchedup <strong>the</strong> avenue <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> played " Men <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rnZone," <strong>and</strong> as <strong>the</strong>y entered <strong>the</strong> new quarters, " A Soldier<strong>and</strong> a Man." Inside <strong>the</strong> building, <strong>the</strong> regiment, formedinto column were halted, closed to quarter distance, <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> Colonel, in a very few words, addressed <strong>the</strong> regiment,saying, he hoped <strong>the</strong>y would allmake <strong>the</strong> Com-
PliOxMOTlONS AXJ) AI4\)INTMENTS. 247pany Armouries as much oF a club as possible, <strong>and</strong> that h»'was hii^lily gratified at <strong>the</strong> splendid turn out ol' <strong>the</strong> cNcning. The colours were <strong>the</strong>n marched oil* to tlu^ tune <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>" British <strong>Grenadiers</strong>," <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ])arade was at an end.There were 2G oHicers <strong>and</strong> i)2(] non-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers<strong>and</strong> men on pai'ade, including b<strong>and</strong>, drums, ambulance,signal men, <strong>and</strong> pioneers. '^Phe (Queen's colour wasborne by Lieutenant Martin, <strong>the</strong> lle^imental by LieutenantMason. All ranks vied with each o<strong>the</strong>r in making<strong>the</strong> day a memorable one in <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lloyal<strong>Grenadiers</strong>.In 1895 <strong>the</strong> year's drillbe^^an in <strong>the</strong> new ArmuoriesonUniversity street, on April 4th, a somewhat later datethan usual, <strong>and</strong> continued until May 24th, when it closedwith an excursion by <strong>the</strong> regiment to Collingwood.When <strong>the</strong>y arrived <strong>the</strong>re <strong>the</strong>y were welcomed by <strong>the</strong>Mayor, <strong>and</strong> later in tiie day a review took place on <strong>the</strong>Fair grounds. At night a gi-juid entertainment by <strong>the</strong>b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> drums <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> battalion took place in <strong>the</strong> townhall, <strong>and</strong> on its conclusion <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong> went on a moonlightexcursion on <strong>the</strong> Georgian Jiay to Meaford. Next daywas Saturday, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment marched through <strong>the</strong>town with unfurled colours <strong>and</strong> b<strong>and</strong> playing to a suburbanpark, where a short rest was taken. They <strong>the</strong>nreturned to <strong>the</strong> Fair ground, reaching <strong>the</strong>re about 1 p.m.The remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> afternoon was given up to amusement,<strong>and</strong> at 7 o'clock <strong>the</strong> regiment took train for Toronto.The scene at <strong>the</strong> station was lively in <strong>the</strong> extreme ;all Collingwood was <strong>the</strong>re to see <strong>the</strong> " Grens " depart,<strong>and</strong> when <strong>the</strong> train moved out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> station it wasamidst what a country paper described next day as " atempest <strong>of</strong> cheers."
248 HISTORY OF <strong>the</strong> royal orenadieus.The Batoche dinner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>took place in <strong>the</strong> new Armouries on May 12th. It wasan all but purely private affair, yet <strong>the</strong>re was one guestnot belonging to or in anyway connected with <strong>the</strong> regimentwho was present, namely. Senator <strong>and</strong> Lieut.-Colonel Boulton, formerly <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 100th P. W. R. C.Regiment, who during <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign was incomm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> Boulton's Scoutcs serviny- " shoulder to shoulder" with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.The anunal drill season commenced in 1895 early inSeptember ; <strong>the</strong> Regimental church parade M'as held at AllSaints church on October 13th, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> (jarrisonchurchparade when <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> turned out GOO strong, beating<strong>the</strong>ir record, on November Srd, Major-General Gascoignebeing present.A few days later <strong>the</strong> following communication I'rom<strong>the</strong> Major-General was published in Regimental Orders.Garrison Orders.Major-GeneralHead Quarters,Toronto, November 7th, 1895.Gascoigne has been pleased to expresshis satisfaction with <strong>the</strong> G^-rrison Parade on <strong>the</strong> 3rd*Qst. in <strong>the</strong> following letteracting D. A. G.received by Lt.-Col. Buchan,Toronto, 3rd November., 1895.The Officer Comm<strong>and</strong>ing No. 2 District,—Please express to all ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Toronto Garrison,both Permanent Force, aswell as Active Militia, my extremesatisfaction at <strong>the</strong> remarkably good turn out. Iwitnessed <strong>the</strong> divine service parade this afternoon, not
IMloMOTIONS AND A I'I'OINTMENTS. 249only ill numbers did it exceed my expeciatiun, but <strong>the</strong>tj^eneral snwirtness uiid magnificent appearance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>troops, as well as <strong>the</strong> steadiness <strong>and</strong> evident knowledge<strong>of</strong> drill <strong>and</strong> training, gave me <strong>the</strong> highest gratification.1 am proud to have <strong>the</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ing suchtroops. \'our own arrangeiiKnits also were exceedinglygood <strong>and</strong> well carried out.W. »l. Oascoigne,Major- (reneralCoinm<strong>and</strong>inff.Ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong>licor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> (Jrenadiers who liad servedthroughout <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign, Captain <strong>and</strong>Quarter Master G. P. Eliot, died on November 1 5th,1895, <strong>and</strong> was interrcxl with military honors on November17th. Many <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r corps were present at<strong>the</strong> funeral, in addition to those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>.Two months had barely elapsed when on January11th, 189(3, Captain <strong>and</strong> Adjutant Andrew MaxwellIrving, was, after a very brief illness, removed by death.He was lamented by all ranks <strong>and</strong> mourned for mostsincerely. Every Toronto newspaper gave a lengthynotice <strong>of</strong> his life <strong>and</strong> career, <strong>and</strong> all spoke in <strong>the</strong> highestterms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> man <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> soldier. " It v/as histhorough unselti.shness, his desire to let o<strong>the</strong>rs shinera<strong>the</strong>r than himselfIrving such a thoroughly lovablethat made <strong>the</strong> character <strong>of</strong> Andrewone," wrote one paper,<strong>and</strong> all who read it knew <strong>the</strong> words to be true.TLe Regimental Orders <strong>of</strong> January 16th thus referredto <strong>the</strong> sad event." By <strong>the</strong> death <strong>of</strong> Captain Irving, <strong>the</strong> regiment haslost <strong>the</strong> services <strong>of</strong> a most capable <strong>and</strong> efficient <strong>of</strong>ficer,
250 HISTORY OF THE UOYAL (UIKNADIKKS.ono who (liirin(' liis Ion*; coiinection with it riiitliCull v<strong>and</strong> tlioroui^hly pert'oniu'd rvc^ry duty assij^nud to liiiii<strong>and</strong> always made tho intorests <strong>and</strong> advanci'nicnt <strong>of</strong> tlicre
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.,one who (luiinjLi* his loti^ connection with it fnitlifully<strong>and</strong> thorou^'hly perl'oiiiK.rl every duty aHsiutt]iepa1l-f)carersWere reprt*«entativo uu>m, namely : Lieut-Colonel'sGra-Stftt, Dawson. I)avi(fsv>n, Mason, Messrs. John U. HohinNon<strong>and</strong> H. Biupliy.From Jaruiary to Ju/tf, \HiWt wh^it n • »;v clones,<strong>the</strong> onl\' ehaujfj*?* ftm'!.«)j( 1'iwere a« is thuw tohi »)» Fe>v isfx;:Rochf(n-t Sitrt'<strong>of</strong>. '"nMitleman.E.imund
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:Promotions <strong>and</strong> appointments. 251General Orders.Head Quauters,Active Militia.Ottawa, Juno liiUi,lcS9().Tenth Battalion, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, Toronto, Ont.To be Quartermaster, witli honorary rank <strong>of</strong> CaptainProvisional 2nd Lieutenant, Robert O. Mont
252 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Not on]}" is <strong>the</strong> battalion numerically stiong, but itin an excellent .state <strong>of</strong> drill, also <strong>of</strong> discipline, .lotexcelled hy any o<strong>the</strong>r corps in <strong>the</strong> Dominion.The b<strong>and</strong>, under Mr. Waldron's able directorate, is in<strong>the</strong> highest state <strong>of</strong> efficiency, <strong>and</strong> its services are in constantdem<strong>and</strong> for various entertainments <strong>from</strong> Januaryuntil ]^ecember. The drummers <strong>and</strong> buglers are also wellti'ained by Sergeant-drummqr Farmer, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y displaythat zeal <strong>and</strong> devotion to <strong>the</strong>ir duties which is happilya characteristic <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entire regiment.Before bringing <strong>the</strong> history to a close it will not beout <strong>of</strong> place to refer briefly to <strong>the</strong> part <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong><strong>of</strong> all ranks have taken in <strong>the</strong> social life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city.The famous ball given by <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers after <strong>the</strong> regiment'sreturn <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwest has been fully described informer pages. Notable as this event was, it wasonly one <strong>of</strong>many occasions when <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were" ready, aye ready " to afford enjoyment to <strong>the</strong>ir fellowcitizens in <strong>the</strong> exercise <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most pr<strong>of</strong>use <strong>and</strong> gracefulhospitality.The assemblies held for many years by <strong>the</strong>Grenadier <strong>of</strong>ficers are looked back to with pleasure byall those who had <strong>the</strong> privilege <strong>of</strong> attending <strong>the</strong>m.Toronto's fairest matrons <strong>and</strong> maids graced <strong>the</strong>se assemblagesby <strong>the</strong>ir presence, <strong>and</strong> in. doing so felt that <strong>the</strong>ywere as much honored by, as conferring honor upon,<strong>the</strong>ir hosts.The dramatic performances given under <strong>the</strong> auspicesToronto residents.<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> have also been a great source <strong>of</strong> pleasureto a large number <strong>of</strong>The non-commissioned ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment havealso proved <strong>the</strong>mselves to be kindly hosts <strong>and</strong> genialis
RCT.-MAJOk JAMKS T. COX, W.O. BANDMASTER J. WALDRON, W.O.COLOR-SKRGT. G. SCl'LLY.ARTERMASTER-SKRGT. H VV. JOHNSTON. PAYMASTER-SERGT. W. J. BEWLE^ ,
CONCLUSION. 253entertainers. The annual dinner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sergeants <strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> B<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Drummers being events eagerly participatedin by all those who have <strong>the</strong> honor to beinvited.The Sergeants' Mess <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment is yet a younginstitution : but under its effective <strong>and</strong> practical managementit can not fail to be one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most popularadjuncts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corps, besides one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sources <strong>of</strong> itsstrength.One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most pleasing matters in connection with<strong>the</strong> church parades <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> is <strong>the</strong>appearance, attached to <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Upper CanadaCollege company <strong>of</strong> Cadets. These youths, in <strong>the</strong>irneat uniform <strong>of</strong> blue <strong>and</strong> silver, <strong>the</strong>ir smart drill <strong>and</strong>good discipline always receive a gn^at deal <strong>of</strong> wellmerited attention.There is little now to relate respecting <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> as <strong>the</strong> present year is not yet expired. Drillbegan on March 2()th, I89G, <strong>and</strong> ended for <strong>the</strong> summerwith <strong>the</strong> regiment's return to Toronto, after a most enjoyabletrip to Berlin, extending <strong>from</strong> May 2"kl to earlymorning on May 2()th. This was <strong>the</strong> lai'gest holidayparade on record, 502 <strong>of</strong> all ranks being present. Itwould be impossible to speak too highly <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> enthusiasmshown by <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Berlin in <strong>the</strong> welcome <strong>the</strong>yextended to <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> hospitality tlu'y bestowed upon allranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment.*
254 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRKN ADIEUS.My work is finished, I have tried to tell <strong>the</strong> atory <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> regiment for <strong>the</strong> thirty-five years <strong>of</strong> its existence,fairly <strong>and</strong> accarately <strong>and</strong> I can only ask those who read<strong>the</strong> book to overlook any small errors <strong>and</strong> to believe thatI have tried to do justice to <strong>the</strong> regiment particularly,<strong>and</strong> to all o<strong>the</strong>rs generally.June loth, 189G.
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ROYAL GRENADIERS.LIST OP OFFIC£US.Conclusion <strong>of</strong> Drill Season 1895.LlEDTENANT-CoLONKL.—James Mason,Majors.— John Dunlop Hay, John Bruce.Captains.—Frederick Albert Caaton, llobert Groodall Trotter, Alfred BuellCameron, John Bayne McLean, James Drxminiond Mackay, AndrewMaxwell Irving, Adjt., William Tassie Tassie, William Lehmaun, GeorgeAlex<strong>and</strong>er Stimson, Alex<strong>and</strong>er James Boyd,Lieutenants.—James William Bain, Harvey Archelaus Willis, JamesGrayson Smith, Alexis Francis Kamsay Martin, Henry Rowsell O'Reilly,Donald Campbell Meyers, Samuel Foote Sloane, James Tolmie Craig,James Cooper Mason, George Hiram Capron Brooke, (Capt. in Militia).2nd Lieutenants.—Charles Stephen Mclnnes, Coote Nisbett Shanly, Geo.Allen Case, Albert Amos Stuart Wilkins, Robert Oliver Montgomery.Adjutant.— Captain Andrew Maxwell Irving.SuiiOEON. — George Sterling Ryerson.Assistant Surgeon.—Edmund Eleazar King.Quartermaster.—Captain Granville Percival Eliot.KEUIMENTAL ROLL.Staff Serseants.— Sergeant-Major, J. T. Cox ; B<strong>and</strong> Master, J. Waldron;Quartermaster-Sergeant, H. W. Johnston ; Paymaster Sergeant,W. J. Bewley ; Orderly-room Sergeant, W. J. Weatberly ; SergeantInstructor <strong>of</strong> Musketry, A. Bell ; Armourer Sergeant, G. Brooks ; AssistantSerge.tnt-Major, F. Francis ; As&istant Quartermaster-Sergeant, J.Ewart ; Assistant Sergeant Instructor <strong>of</strong> Musketry, R. McVittie,Assistant Drill Instructors. —Color-Sergeant, P. Foley; Sergeant, OFreemantle.b<strong>and</strong>.Sergeant.—Tressam, T.Corporal.—Barnard, T. H.Privates.—Alderson, J., Bagnall, J., Blight, M., Brickenden, A. J., Brickenden,T. E., Carrier, C. J., Chinholm, D,, Clegg, T., Cull, H. J., Grogan,C, Harris, J., Henderson, W,, Herbert, J., (Howard, J. T.), Jackman,W., Jacobs, R., Johnstone, H. W., Johnston, W. C, King, J. H.,Lovatt, W., Lucas, J., McBride, J., McClure, J., Martin, C, Mills, W.Q
258 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ORENADIERS.A., M
APPENDIX. 269W. Griffiths, Chas. Hindlo, Geo. Hindle, W. J. llird, G. HopkiiiH, J.Hopkinn, T. HupkinH, II. Hunt, H. Jones, J. Kavanagh, J. Keinbly,J. Kilhy, G. Lony, J. Mcehiaiy, (L.C.), 11. li. McCuaig, S. A. Marchment,H. Marsh, (L.C.), G. Nesbitt, W. J. Nesbitt, A. Orr.C. Perrin, J.Pickering, L. Rees, W. E. Reid, R. L. Riggs, A. Saunders, T. R. Seeley,D. A. J^erviss, W. Stanley, F. Swain, W. Thomas. E. Wills."b" company.Coloh-Seroeant.—McClinton, D.Skkokants.— Craig, D., Phillips, J.Lance-Skiigeant.—Magone, R.CoKPORAi.s.—McBrien, T., Sink, E., Sweet, O.Pkivatbs.—Bates, D., Bates, G. E., Bell, H., Bloxain, C, Cunipbell, A.,Cassidy, N., Clarke, F. A., Cordinglty, E., Cumming, W., Daniels, W.,Eames, G., Eckhardt, E. H., Forster, J. (L.C.), Forster, Wm,, Glenn,W., Gonder, A., Graham, W., Harris, A. (L.C.), Henderson, W., Hewitt,E,, Ingram, G., Levell, W., Long, H., Micks, G., Mitchell, W. J.,Murphy, J. D., Morris, J. S., Osier, A., Phibbs, R., Phillips, C. E.,Phillips, E., Phillips, R. S., Reid, G., Robinson, G., Roulston, J. R.,Sewrey, J., Simmons, C, Stitzel, W., Surphlis, R., Taylor, W. (L.C.),Tomlin, A., Webb, H., Wilson, G."O" COMPANT.Color-Seroeant.—Leith, Wm.Sergeants.—Botsford, W., Eaton, Ryerson, Lance-Sergeant, Norris, H. G.Corporal. —Leith, D.Privates.—Banks, W., Beatty, S. (li.C), Beynon, J., Brown, R., Carpenter,J., Carroll, R., Carter, A., Chesher, A., Cooper, A., Cowan, W.,Conhan, A., Cruickshank, Wm. (L.C.), Duff, D. (L.C.). Fell, Wm.,Hill, G., Hornshaw, S., Hussey, Jas., Ibbotson, Joe, Kent, E., Legier,T.,Leonard M., Ludlow, Wm., McKnight, R., Milloy, N., Newton, A.,Osborne, T., Owston, P., Rabjohn, A., Rabjohn, F. (L.C.), Robertson,R., Russell, James, Scott, Wm., Stacy, Jas. A., Tassie, H., Walker, S.(L,C.), Williams, R., Wray, W., Yeomans, R."d" oompant.Color-Sbrgkant.—Scully, Geo.Sergeants.—Richardson, Geo., Smith, W., Lee. -Sergeant, Wadsworthj A.Corporals.—Braun, R., Britton, F., Edwards. W.Privates,—Auchincloss, G., Breckenreid, W., Brooks, G., Bull, C, Calhoun,A., Calhoun, W., Campbell, W.,Chinn, J., Coghill, J., Connell, J.J., Culligan, S., Dale, T., Dean, "T" ^-son, W.A., Friend, W., Garl<strong>and</strong>,B., Gee, P., Gillam, A., Gladwin, Jas., Hagen, T., Hockridge, A., Plum-
2fiO HrsTouY or tfte royal ouknadieuh.phrey, E., lltimphrey, J., Jones, C. M., Lane, P., Lewis, C, MacNally,M., Marsh, A., Metcalf, ¥., Milne, T., Moore, R., Mortimer, G., Newman,K., NelHon, G., ParHonn, W. S., Richardson, J. ]t., Scott, H.,Stephen, J. T., Tansley, C, Tod.l, J. H.. Vosa, J., Walker, T., Watts,C, Wattfl, W. A., Weldon, G., White, A., Wilson, J.••e" company.Colou-Skuqeant.— Bennett, W. K.SER0EANT8.— Hall, T., llobinsoii, T.,Lance-Sehueant.—McHugh, D.CouPOKALS.—Bennett, J. H., Edmondson, W.Privates.— Bach, W., Barker, A. J., Barker, W., Barnes, W., Bennett, T.,Bourne, R., lirown, J., Brown, I. H., (L.O.), Browne, C. F. W., Bryson,H., Caldwell, R., Calvert, F. M., Campbell, IL, Campbell, J., Chalmers,G. A., Charters, T., Cloutmao, A., Colcock, W., Croot, J, T., Crowly, W.Cook, B. W., Davis, H., Dear, H., Donald, R., Forsyth, C, France, L.,Gallagher, J. G., Gallagher, P., Gould, D., Hall, 1., Hall, W., Hampton,R., Harrington, A. N., Harrison, R. S., (L. C), Harrison, W.,Head, W. A., Hogan, P. J., Hurrell, J., King, W. J., Lowry, A., Lynn,D. A., McHugh, E., Magennis, J., Murley, J., Poulton, H. M., Powia, W.,Rodway, F,, Roome, R., Seale, C, Seale, F., Smith, J., Starr, N., VanIderstein F., WilUams, E., Wright, G., Wyley, W."f" company.Oolob-Sergeant.—Nolan, J.Sergeants.—Doherty, R., Weston, J.Lance-Sergant.—Comber, B. T.Corporals.—Noble, J., Smith, A. J,Privates.—Abraham, G.,Ball, E. H-, (L. C), Bedford, E., Bennett, A.Bishop, W., Brown, G. R., Brown, R., Butcher, W., Carwardine, A.,Coe, Chas., Colyer, L., (L. C), Constable, Tho«., Elsworth, R., Ferguson,John, (L. C), Fleming, Wm., Green, H., Hamilton, Geo., Hanna, J.,Hunt, D., Jackson, Chas., Joyce, H., Kenmare, J., (L. C), Love, Thos.,McDonald, Jas., Mack, M., Mayne, S., M<strong>of</strong>titt, Jas., Moore, H., Mullen,A., Scott, J., Snider, F., Stephens, W., Steam, A. E., Weir, J. Thompson,S., Whitley, R., Whitley, W., Wilson W."a" company.Color-Sebgeant.—Dempster, R.Sbbgbants.— Cartwright, G., Hill, H.Lance-SebgbANT.—Dicks, G.Corporal. - Bealea, S.Privates.- Atkinson, E. G., Atkinson, J., Baylis, J. (L.C.), Beasley, J.,
APPKNDIX. 201Brambles, T., Brim^ey,N. (L.C.), Broesnan, T., Campbell, VV., Clari(k'e,C, Cook, A. J., Colls, W., Crnickshank, H. (L.C.), Davis, W., For-Bcyth, A. J., Uilmour, W., (Jlenholm, H., Grey, G., Griffiths, J., Hammonrl,If., Hill, A., Hind, J., Hull, J. A., Hy
;262 HisTORr OF <strong>the</strong> royal grenadiers.Corporals.— G. Hammond, L. Keele.Privates.—A. Adams. F. Appleton, G. Black, H. Black, J. Bush, J.Gallon, H. Cast, A. Caswell, J. Clarke, A. Coggins, W. Cook, H. Cousins,J. A. Davidson, M. Dodsen, H. Dryl<strong>and</strong>, D. Deckinson, E. A.Flaxman, F. Francis, S. Francis, J. T. French, G. Gibbons, J. Hackett(L.C.), E. Hodgson, R. Hyde, T. Lane, S. Latimer, W. J. Laverty, J.Long, R. McCleary, N. McEachreu, M. Mercer, A. Mitchell, H. Nixon,J. Orrett, G. Penny, G. Pellow, A. Pillow, A. Robinson (L.C.), M. H.Sheppard, W. Spence, L. Sherrif, J. Silvester, C. St<strong>and</strong>ish, E. Taylor,W. D. Titus, W. J. Titus, W. W. Townsend, J. Van Wyck. J. E. Warring,A. Weston, J. A. Williams, J. A. Wilson, W. Wi<strong>the</strong>rs, R. Worden.STRENGTH OF REGIMENT.RECAPITULATION.Officers 30 I) Co 54Staff-Sergeants 12 E *' 02B<strong>and</strong> 42 F " 44Drummers 41 G " 48Pioneers 11 H " 57Ambulance <strong>and</strong> Signal Men 31 I '' 48ACo 54 K " 60B " 49 —C *• 43 G8GTHE NORTH-WEST CAMPAIGN.LIST OF OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND HIEN.Staff.—Lieut.-Col,, H. J. Grasett; Major, G. D. Dawson; Adj.-Capt.,F. F. Manley; Asst. -Surgeon, Dr. G. S. Ryerson; Act.-Quartermastor,Lieut, W. S. Lowe.Staff-Skroeants.—Alf. Curran, Q.M.S. ; James Hutchison, O.R.C.Acting Sergt.-Maj., J. 8. Monroe; Drum-Maj., W. Bewley ; Hosp.-Sergt., R. Hazelton ; Pion.-Sorgt., C. W. Harding.NO. 1 COMPANY.Captain.—F, A. Canton.Lieutenant. -D. M. Howard.2nd Lieutenant.— a. C. Gibson.Color-Serobant.—F. Francis.Sergeants.—J. G. Goodman, G. P. Magner, R. Davis.Corporals.— A. E. Moore, I. G. Craig, J. Foley, W. Rogers, C. M. Thrush,J. W., Bolton V. E. Ashdown, W. W. Small.PRIVATES.—T. J. Allan, A. E. Barnes, J. Blevins, J. W.Beattie, C. Bloxam,•
APPENDIX. 263H. Boo<strong>the</strong>, J. Boyd, W. J. Carter, G. Cook, J. Richardson, B. W. Smith,G. Smith, R. Wiggins, G. Wood, G. White, Private Moberly, J. Gray,G. Congalton, A. B. Curran, S. H. Dye, J. M. Edgar, W. Fraser, G. A.Geasley, H. Green, D. M. Haines, H, J. Hare, R. G. Henry, J. Ibbotson,J, J. Kilby, J. McDonald, E. Major, J. R. Martin, H. Mil«on, H.V. Mitchell, J. H. Mitchell, J. H. McDonald, J. A. McKenzie, J. A.McQuillan, J. O'Malley, G. Peters, A. Price, J. Quigley,Bugler—Michael Gaughan.Drummers.—J. King, J. Miles ; Assistants— J. Hunter, A. Taylor.Pioneer. — G. Bradford.NO. 2. COMPANY.Captain.— Jas. Mason.Lieutenant.—A. M. Irving.2nd Lieutenant. —John D. Hay.Color-Sergeants.—H. W. Johnston, <strong>and</strong> Theo. Lane.Sergeants. -Wm. Medcalfe, Wm. Jack, Geo. Nelsoa.Corporals.—Geo. C. Moody, James Wi8hart,Dr. Farragher, John Sinclair,W. H. Coxon, David Anderson.Privates.— Richard Cooke, James Richardson, Thos. A. Williams, Robt.Reynolds, John Smith, John Moss, Louis Stead, W. J. Cantwell, CharlesW. Rogers, Frank Rogers, Arthur Ward, Robt. A. Stanley, G«orgeCroucher, Phillip Beaugil, John Griffin, Fred Petty, Christ. Steirn,Thos. Blake, Benj. Pearson, Albert Bruce, Thomas Dean, William Gibson,Os«ar Freemantle, Samuel Dov*rney, Thomas Milnur, Wm. Bly<strong>the</strong>,D. Snell, John Mitchell, George ScuUey, John Billinghurst, AndrewMurdison, Robert Thorpe, Robert Newman, Wallace Dossitt, PatrickCronin, Wm. Richardson, James Baxter, Arthur Aikins, Eli Jeffries, ErnestWorsdell, Thomas Stanley, Albert Roberts, John Rfid, James Marshall,John Streeton, Ernest Newman, W. D. Whiting.Ambulance Corps.—Swan Fearn, Jog. Bell,Pioneer.- D. Shepherd.Buglers.- Thomas Cuthbert, Geo. Baker.Drummer.— Wm. Cuthbert.FiFER.—Hugh. Burke.NO. 3 company.Captain.—O. L. Spencer.Lieutenant. -W. C. Fitch.2nd Lieutenant.—John Morrow.Staff-Sergeant.—J. Hutchinson.Color Sergeant. -Wm. Dale.Sergeants. —G. Knight, W. Mowat, John Nolan, John Jtiniesion.Corporals.—Robert Moore, Robert Whiteacre, Thomas Johnston, W. O,
264 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Fowler, W. Taylor, W. Marsh, Robt, Blevins, George Dickson, Wm.Butcher.Lanck Corporal.— John Coulter,Privates.— R. G. Beeman, George Brennan, Alfred Burridge, JamesCampbell, Albert Coburn, Robert Cook, Richard CuUey, William Drake,Henry Fleteher, Alfred Hambleton, Arthur Hatch, Thomas Hicks,Thomas Hunter, Robert March, Alfred Meade, Geori?e Meade, ThomasMedcalfe, John Menary, William Mitchell, Thomas Moor, John Pollard,Walter R<strong>and</strong>all, Henry Riddle, Henry Roberta, Alfred Scovell,C. Spice, John Stayne, Robert Studham, Thomas Taylor, Adam Trotter,Richard Tyler, James Wylie, John Welby, A. Woodruffe, James Woodward.Pioneer. —Lawrence Belz.Ambulance Corp.— C. Haultain, Percy Scharsmidt.Drummers.—John McDonald, Wm. Holden.Buglers.— Frank Nixon, Walter Impey.Captain.—C. G. Harston.NO.4 COMPANY.Lieutenant.—G. P. Elliot.2nd Lieutenant.—F. J. Michie.Color-Sergeant.s.—jF. W. Curzon, N. Cusick.Sergeants.—I. Dent, T. W. Mitchell, F. Kitchener.Corporals.—F, Godfrey, F. W. Dent, E. C. Currie, T. McMullen, LStainsby, W. Jefferies.Lanck Corporal. --L. Judge.Privates.—H. Watson, A. G. Ross, H. Brisbane, R. Tipton, W. J. Urquhart,G. Phillips, G. Tansley, R. F. Simmons, W. J. Delahunty, J.Davis, A. Gordon, W. Roberts, H. E. Peagram, W, R. Hawkins, J.Hughes, J. Hughes, M. Ross, B. Burtchell, J. Bennett, F. G. McMurray,J. Urquhart, R. F. Joseph, E. C. T. Doole, F. Hughes, S. Calderwood,R. Ross, W, Egles, J. Egles, R. Dempiter, J. H. Fox, W. Donnelly, G.F. Lenoir, F. Hancy, A. S. Martin, C. C. Hammond, D. Hambly, W.Colls, S. Bennett, C. McGreevy, R. C. Campbell, D. Smith, F. J. Smy<strong>the</strong>,J. M. Mcllrean, F. Smith, S'elix Haney, J. Cain, P. Riggan.Ambulance Corp.—W. E. Mitchell,C. Holman.Pioneer.-C. Golback,BuoLBRS.~T. Johnsm, J. Hume, J. Brickenden, J. W. Marshall.RIFLE MATCHES.Apart <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> regimental shooting competitions, certain "challenge cups"ar« <strong>of</strong>fered each year, upon certain conditions, for competition by tl^e
APPENDIX. 265Ontario Rifle Aasociation. They are <strong>the</strong> Ladie?' Cup, <strong>the</strong>*Tait Cup, <strong>the</strong>Gzowski Cup, <strong>the</strong> Brassey Cup <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Elkington CupIn addition to <strong>the</strong>se <strong>the</strong>re have been <strong>the</strong> Aldwell <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Merchants' Cup.In <strong>the</strong> Ladies' Cup, which is valued at one hundred <strong>and</strong> fifty dollars, <strong>the</strong>competition is restricted to teams <strong>of</strong> five members <strong>from</strong> each regiment orrifle association, <strong>and</strong> has to be shot for annually. It was founded in 1871<strong>and</strong> in that year was won by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> Rifle Association, Sixteenyears elapsed before victory rested again with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, as it did in1887, <strong>and</strong> again six years later in 1893.TheTait Cup, which was presented by Sir Peter Tait, <strong>of</strong> London, Engl<strong>and</strong>,in 1872, is <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> two hundred <strong>and</strong> fifty dollars, is open to battalionteams <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominion <strong>and</strong> has to be competed for annually. In1872 by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, in 1882 by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, <strong>and</strong> again in1888 by <strong>the</strong> same regiment.The conditions attaching to <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup were changed some yearsafter its first institution. The cup was presented in 1874 by Colonel SirCassimir Gzowski, A.D.C. to <strong>the</strong> Queen, to be competed for annually bytwelve members <strong>of</strong> each military district in Ontario. In 1882 <strong>the</strong> conditionswere changed <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> prize was opened to <strong>the</strong> Dominion, forhighest aggregate <strong>of</strong> battalion teams <strong>of</strong> five in skirmishing <strong>and</strong> volleyfiring.For three years in succession, namely, 1886, 1887 <strong>and</strong> 1888, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong> carried <strong>of</strong>f this prize. Again in 1890 <strong>and</strong> 1891 were <strong>the</strong>y succedsful,<strong>and</strong> yet again in 1894.The Brassey Cup, which was presented in 1870 by <strong>the</strong> late Mr. ThomasBrassey, <strong>of</strong> Hastings, Eni,d<strong>and</strong>, is valued at one hundred <strong>and</strong> twenty-fivedollars, <strong>and</strong> has to be competed for by company teamp, <strong>and</strong> won three timesconsecutively before becoming absolute property. In 1872 it was won byNo. 2 Company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, but victory did not again rest with<strong>the</strong> regiment until 1885, when " G " ^Company <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>secured <strong>the</strong> prize, as thty did again for <strong>the</strong> second time in 1888.One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most famous prizes <strong>of</strong>fered for rifle shooting in Great Britain is<strong>the</strong> Elkington Challenge Shield, open to volunteers <strong>from</strong> all parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>United Kingdom. The Elkington Cup, competed for annually by <strong>the</strong>Canadian Militia, was presented by <strong>the</strong> same firm <strong>of</strong> eminent silversmithswho instituted <strong>the</strong> Challenge Shield. The conditions are for <strong>the</strong>highest aggregate in <strong>the</strong> second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth <strong>and</strong> seventhmatches <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> O.R.A. In 1872, Private A. Bill, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>obtained this distinction, <strong>and</strong> it was again his in 1879. In 1881, SergeantMitchell, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Boyal <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, was <strong>the</strong> prizeman. Since <strong>the</strong>n it hasnot fallen to any <strong>of</strong>ficer, non-commitiaioned <strong>of</strong>ficer or private <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Grenadiers</strong>,
-266 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.The Aldwell <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Merchants' Cups were presented by Messrs. Aid well &Co., brewers, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> merchants <strong>of</strong> Toronto, respectively. They werevalued at two hundred <strong>and</strong> two hundred <strong>and</strong> fifty dollars. The first <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>se two cups was open to battalion teams <strong>of</strong> ten, <strong>and</strong> when it had beenwon for two years consecutively by <strong>the</strong> same regiment, it became <strong>the</strong> absoluteproperty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> winners. It was founded in 1869, <strong>and</strong> in that yearwas won by <strong>the</strong> Queen's Own Hifles, but in 1870 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> year following<strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> were <strong>the</strong> winners, <strong>and</strong> consequently <strong>the</strong> competition ceasedto exist.The Merchants' Cup was oi)en to battalion teams <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Province <strong>of</strong>Ontario <strong>and</strong> had to be won three times in succession before becoming <strong>the</strong>absolute property <strong>of</strong> any battalion. In this competition, founded in 1872,<strong>and</strong> existing till 1880, when <strong>the</strong> Thirteenth <strong>of</strong> Hamilton were <strong>the</strong> victors,nei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> or <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> were successful.The winners in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> for shooting medals have been as follows: The National Rifle Association Silver Medal was won by StaffSergeant T. Mitchell in 1889. The Governor-General's Silver Medalfell in 1891 to Color-Sergeant Fowler, <strong>and</strong> in 1894, Lieutenant W. R.Pringle was <strong>the</strong> winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Governer-General's Bronze Medal. Thereare many o<strong>the</strong>rs belonging to <strong>the</strong> regiment who have won shooting medalsor decorations <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominion or Ontario Rifle Associations in <strong>the</strong>Regimental contests, but <strong>the</strong>se decorations which have just been referredto are national instead <strong>of</strong> local importance.In <strong>the</strong> Dominion Rifle Association Matches, very few years have elapsedwithout some member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment winning a place on <strong>the</strong> Wimbledon,or as it is now called, <strong>the</strong> Bisley Team.In 1875, <strong>the</strong> Battalion Match 1st prize <strong>of</strong> $200 was won by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Battalion,<strong>the</strong> 2nd individual prize <strong>of</strong> $40 being won by Captain Anderson.In 1878, <strong>the</strong> Ist Battalion Team prize <strong>of</strong> $150 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> second prize in <strong>the</strong>Affiliated Association Match was captured by a team <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> regiment.In 1879, <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Affiliated Association Match was won by ateam <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> R. G., as in 1880, <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Battalion TeamMatch was also won.In 1882, <strong>the</strong> R. G. Team stood first in volley firing, second in skirmishing.It also carried <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1st Battalion Team prize in <strong>the</strong> Dominion <strong>of</strong>-Canada Match. In 1883, was won <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup, given for skirmishing<strong>and</strong> volley firing, <strong>and</strong> in 1838, 1st Battalion Prize in <strong>the</strong> Dominion<strong>of</strong> Canada Match.In 1891, <strong>the</strong> R. G. Team wou <strong>the</strong> 1st prize in <strong>the</strong> Dominion <strong>of</strong> CanadaMatch, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 4th prize in <strong>the</strong> Lansdown Aggregate Match, <strong>and</strong> in 1894<strong>the</strong>y won <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing Match, 4th prize in <strong>the</strong> BritishChallenge Shield.
APPENDIX. 267Since <strong>the</strong> inception <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ontario Rifle Association <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominion RifleAssociation Matches, individual members <strong>and</strong> also <strong>the</strong> teams, representing<strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, afterwards <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, have taken aprominent part in <strong>the</strong>se matches, <strong>and</strong> have won many valuable prizes.In 1872, <strong>the</strong> Tait Cup, being <strong>the</strong> Ist Battalion Match prize, was won by <strong>the</strong><strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, No. 2 Company being <strong>the</strong> successful contestants.In 1873, <strong>the</strong> second prize in <strong>the</strong> Battalion Match was captured by <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, <strong>and</strong> in 1875 <strong>the</strong> 4th prize in <strong>the</strong> Battalion Match, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3rdprize in <strong>the</strong> TtAt Cup Match was also won.In 187", <strong>the</strong> 2nd prize in <strong>the</strong> Affiliated Associations Match. In 1878, <strong>the</strong>3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Afliliated Associations Match, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong>Battalion Team Match. In 1879, 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Battalion Team Match,<strong>and</strong> ir 1880 <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing Match were won by thisRegiment.In 1882, <strong>the</strong> Ist prize in <strong>the</strong> Battalion Match, <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey Cup, waswon by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, E Company winning <strong>the</strong> 2nd prize in thaCompany Match. In <strong>the</strong> same year <strong>the</strong>y won <strong>the</strong> 4th prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing<strong>and</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing Matches, while in 1883, <strong>the</strong>5th prize in <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey Match <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 4th prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishingwere also won.In 1884, <strong>the</strong>y held <strong>the</strong> same position in <strong>the</strong>se matches, winning also <strong>the</strong> 2ndprize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing <strong>and</strong> 2nd in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing Matches. In 1885,<strong>the</strong> team <strong>from</strong> this regiment stood fifth in <strong>the</strong> Walker Match, third in<strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey, second in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing, <strong>and</strong> second in <strong>the</strong> VolleyFiring Matches, G Company winning <strong>the</strong> Brassey Cup. In 1886, 5th prizein <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey, 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing, Ist prize in <strong>the</strong> VolleyFiring, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup were won by teams <strong>from</strong> this regiment. In1887, <strong>the</strong> team <strong>from</strong> this regiment captured <strong>the</strong> Ladies' Cup in <strong>the</strong> WalkerMatch, being <strong>the</strong> Ist prize. They won also <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup, st<strong>and</strong>ingfirst in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing <strong>and</strong> third in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing. They also stoodthird in <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey Match, G Company winning <strong>the</strong> 2nd CompanyPrize. In 1888, <strong>the</strong> Tait-B-.assey Cup, being <strong>the</strong> 1st Battalion Prize, wasags'a captured by a team <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> R. G., G Company winning <strong>the</strong> Brasseyup. The regimen*-al team also won 2nd prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing,<strong>and</strong> 1st in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing, winning <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup. In 1889, <strong>the</strong>team carried <strong>of</strong>f 5th prize in <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey Match, 2nd in <strong>the</strong> SkirmishingMatch, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 5th in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing Match, <strong>and</strong> in 1890carried <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> Ist prize in <strong>the</strong> team competitions in <strong>the</strong> Canada CompanyMatch, Ist prize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing Match, 2nd prize in <strong>the</strong> VolleyMatch, winning <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup for <strong>the</strong> aggregate points in those twomatches.In 1891, <strong>the</strong> regiment won <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Walker Match, 2nd in <strong>the</strong>Tait-Brassey, 3rd in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing, 2nd in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing, winning
—268 irisTORY OF <strong>the</strong> royal orenadiers.also <strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup, <strong>and</strong> in 1892,won <strong>the</strong> Carfilake Cup at <strong>the</strong> QuebecKifle Association Matches, st<strong>and</strong>ing also second in <strong>the</strong> Militia BattalionMatch, 1st in <strong>the</strong> Volley Firing, 2nd in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing <strong>and</strong> winning <strong>the</strong>Houghton Cup for <strong>the</strong> aggregate points in <strong>the</strong>se two latter matches. TheR. G. team also stood second in <strong>the</strong> Association Match <strong>and</strong> carried <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong>1st prize in <strong>the</strong> Aggregate Team Match, winning <strong>the</strong> silver cup. In 1893,at <strong>the</strong> Province <strong>of</strong> Quebec Rifle Matches, <strong>the</strong> team carried <strong>of</strong>lf <strong>the</strong> 4thprize in <strong>the</strong> Skirmishing Match, <strong>the</strong> Active Militia Match <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> CarslakeMatch.At <strong>the</strong> O.R.A. Matches <strong>the</strong> R. G's. carried <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> Ladies' Challenge Cup,being <strong>the</strong> 1st prize in <strong>the</strong> Walker Match ; <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> SkirmishingMatch, 4th in <strong>the</strong> Volley Match, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3rd prize in <strong>the</strong> Tait-BrasseyMatch. In 1894, was won <strong>the</strong> 2nd prize in <strong>the</strong> Tait-Brassey Match, also<strong>the</strong> Gzowski Cup for Skirmishing <strong>and</strong> Volley Firing.In 1895, <strong>the</strong> regiment was represented at <strong>the</strong> Quebec Rifle AssociationMatch, carrying <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> following team prizes :Active Militia Match, 2nd prize ; Carslake Match, 3rd prize ; SkirmishingMatch, 3rd prize ; Houghton Cup Match, 2nd prize.At <strong>the</strong> O.R.A. Matches <strong>the</strong> regimental team again carried <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> J^adies'Challenge Cup, being <strong>the</strong> 1st prize in <strong>the</strong> Walker Match. In <strong>the</strong> GzowskiMatch <strong>the</strong>y also stood second.Major John Bruce, R. G., proceeded to Engl<strong>and</strong> in June, 189G, as Adjutant<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominion Rifle team sent to Bisley.THE CUMBERLAND CUP.The Cumberl<strong>and</strong> Drill Competition was instituted by Capt. F. BarlowCumberlund in 1882, as a memorial <strong>of</strong> his fa<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> first Lieut. -Colonel,<strong>and</strong> founder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment, <strong>and</strong> has been <strong>of</strong> much advantage in creatinga healthy competition in perfecting <strong>the</strong>ir drill by <strong>the</strong> various companies.The competition has taken place annually each year since 1884.The prize is a h<strong>and</strong>some solid silver cup, which is held by <strong>the</strong> winningcompany for <strong>the</strong> year. The ebony base <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cup is surrounded by silvershields upon which are engraved <strong>the</strong> names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> winningcompanies.A money prize <strong>of</strong> 850 is added yearly, part by <strong>the</strong> donor <strong>and</strong> part Vy <strong>the</strong>regiment. Capt. Cumberl<strong>and</strong> also gives each year a large metal shield,to be placed in <strong>the</strong> armoury <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> winning company ; on it are displayed<strong>the</strong> names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> color-sergeant, <strong>and</strong> which remains inpossession <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company as a permanent record <strong>of</strong> its success.The terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> competion include not only excellence in performing beforecompetent judges a series <strong>of</strong> movements in company drill <strong>and</strong> manualexercise, but points are also included for average attendance at each <strong>of</strong>
APPENDIX. 269<strong>the</strong> regular drills in proportion to <strong>the</strong> enrolled strength <strong>of</strong> each company.The competition is <strong>the</strong>refore not confined only to excellence in drill, butis also a factor in cultivating regular attendanceat <strong>the</strong> weekly drills during<strong>the</strong> regular season, <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company being thus broughthome to each individual man in <strong>the</strong> ranks.The competition throughout has been keen, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> winning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> " Cumberl<strong>and</strong>Cup " is looked on as being a red letter j'ear in <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> eachcompany.The records in <strong>the</strong> several years have been as follows :Year.Company.18841885188(i18871888188918901891189218931894
NOTES.(<strong>of</strong>ficers.)Lieutenant-Colonel Frederic William Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, who was chiefly instrumentalin raising <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> Koyals, was an Englishman by birth, <strong>and</strong>came to Canada in 1847. His first commission in <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia wasgiven him in <strong>the</strong> 3rd Battalion (Sedentary) Militia <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 5th Military District<strong>of</strong> Upper Canada, in which he held a captain's commission, when hewas appointed, (-n March 14th, 1862, Major in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, <strong>and</strong> onMarch 28th, just a fortnight later, its Lieutenant-Colonel <strong>and</strong> first comm<strong>and</strong>ing<strong>of</strong>ficer. During Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong>'s comm<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong>regiment was increased <strong>from</strong> seven to eight companies, h;id <strong>the</strong>ir colourspresented to <strong>the</strong>m by <strong>the</strong> ladies <strong>of</strong> Toronto, <strong>and</strong> gave <strong>the</strong> first strictly militaryball that had taken place in Toronto for a great number <strong>of</strong> years. Twocompanies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> were also called out for frontier duty in <strong>the</strong> summer<strong>of</strong> 18()4, <strong>and</strong> formed a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> administrative battalion doing duty atLaprairie. (P. 44.) Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong><strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> July 2l8t, 1865. (P. 45, 46.) He died in Toronto August 5th, 1881.The second <strong>of</strong>ficer who comm<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong> was Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Brunei, who was appointed on <strong>the</strong> same date as his predecessorresigfned. The principal event connected with Lieutenant-Colonel Brunei'scomm<strong>and</strong> was <strong>the</strong> regiment's being embodied for active service in April,May <strong>and</strong> June, 1866, in consequence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> anticipated <strong>and</strong> actual FenianRaids. (P. 53-57.) Lieutenant-Colonel Brunei retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>,retaining rank, February 24th, 1870. He afterwards removed to Ottawa,where he died.Succeeding Lieutenant-Colonel Brunei came Lieutenant-Colonel JohnBoxall, whose comm<strong>and</strong> extended <strong>from</strong> February 24th, 1870, until November2l8t, 1873.On <strong>the</strong> latter date Lieutenant-Colonel Boxall retired <strong>from</strong><strong>the</strong> service. (P. 73.)The next Lieutenant Colonel was William StoUery, whose commission inthat rank was dated November 5th, 1875, <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> having been for two yearswithout a Lieutenant-Colonel, though Major <strong>and</strong> Brevet-Lieutenant-Colon*>lStoUery had been fulfilling <strong>the</strong> duties. The only event <strong>of</strong> any note connectedwith Lieutenant-Colonel StoUery's regime was <strong>the</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regimentalbadge since worn by <strong>the</strong> corps. (P. 82.) He retired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> serviceretaining his rank, December 5th, 1879.The fifth Lieutenant-Colonel, appointed to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>April 9th, 1880, was George Alex<strong>and</strong>er Shaw, (P. 85.) He only retained
APPENDIX. 271comm<strong>and</strong> for six months, being retired on November 5th, 1880, "retaininghis rank as a special case." (P. 88.) Following Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw'sresignation catne <strong>the</strong> reorganization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> battalion, with an all but completechange <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficere'.Henry James Grasett, formerly Lieutenant in H. M. 100th Regiment, was<strong>the</strong> first Lieutenant-Colonel comm<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> reorganized battalion beinggazetted to that rank on November 5th, 1880. The principal events <strong>of</strong>Lieut. -Colon el Grasett's comm<strong>and</strong> were :—The Regiment's title was changedAugust oth, 1881, <strong>from</strong> that <strong>of</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, to <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>,<strong>the</strong> strength was in* reased <strong>from</strong> a six (as it had been since i-eorganization)to an eight company battalion, <strong>the</strong> North-West Expedition (p. ll;M97K<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> train <strong>of</strong> events consequent <strong>the</strong>reupon. Lieutenant-Colonel Grasettretired <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment, retaining his rank, June Ist, 1888. (P. 217.)Lieutenant Colonel Dawson followed Lieutenant-Colonel Grasett in comm<strong>and</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, his appointment being gazetted on <strong>the</strong> same dateas was <strong>the</strong> former's resignation. He continued in comm<strong>and</strong> until December1st, 1893, <strong>and</strong> during his term had <strong>the</strong> satisfaction <strong>of</strong> seeing <strong>the</strong> Regimentreviewed by <strong>the</strong> Duke <strong>of</strong> Connaught. The battalion was also increased duringhis comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>from</strong> eight to ten companies. (P. 238.)Lieutenant-Colonel Jkmes Mason's connection with <strong>the</strong> Canadian Militia"ates <strong>from</strong> 1863 when he joined <strong>the</strong> Q.O.R., serving <strong>the</strong>rein until 186G.also held a commission as Lieutenant in <strong>the</strong> 5th Battalion York Militia.He was gazetted to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> as captain in September, 1882, when <strong>the</strong>battalion was augmented <strong>from</strong> six to eight companies. There are onlythree otficers in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> who have been connected with <strong>the</strong> Regimentlonger than he has, namely, Major Bruce (Lieut., January 13th, 1881), CaptainCaston (Captain, January 28th, 1881), <strong>the</strong> only <strong>of</strong>ficer in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>who also served in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Captain Trotter (2nd Lieut., November11, 1881). Major Bruce has filled <strong>the</strong> post <strong>of</strong> Paymaster, <strong>and</strong> stil^discharges <strong>the</strong> duties <strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong>fice, in addition to his o<strong>the</strong>r duties. CaptainMcLean was Regimental Adjutant <strong>from</strong> December, 1890, until April, 1894.Lieutenant Willis held a commission in <strong>the</strong> 36th Battalion <strong>and</strong> was gazettedto <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> <strong>from</strong> that regiment.served in <strong>the</strong> 12th York Rangers.(n.c.o's <strong>and</strong> men.)HeLieut, <strong>and</strong> Captain Brooke formerlyIn <strong>the</strong> ranks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> are several men who have been serving<strong>the</strong>ir country ei<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> regular army or in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> for an exceptionallylong period. Among <strong>the</strong>se are <strong>the</strong> B<strong>and</strong>master, Mr. J. Waldron,who joined H. M. 88th Regiment (Connaught Rangers) so far back as1856. Mr. Waldron served with <strong>the</strong> 88th in Irxdia <strong>and</strong> elsewhere for manyyears, <strong>and</strong> was subsequently transferred to <strong>the</strong> 8th Kings Regiment as B<strong>and</strong>master.On March 9th, 1888, Mr. Waldron joined <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in <strong>the</strong>
)272 HISTOUY OF THE ROYAL (JUEN'ADIEUS.•same capacity, it is only doing him simple justice to say that he has whilefilling that post discharged his duties in such a manner as toreflect creditalike upon <strong>the</strong> battalion <strong>and</strong> upon himself.Sergeant-Major Cox is almost as old a soldier as <strong>the</strong> b<strong>and</strong>master, hejoined <strong>the</strong> 16th Foot (Bedfordshire Regiment) in October, 1857, was promotedcorporal, January 1st, 18G2, <strong>and</strong> attained <strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Sergeant-MajorJanuary, 14th, 1874, (Warrant Officer, July 1st. 1881). Medal for "longservice <strong>and</strong> good conduct."After leaving <strong>the</strong> 16th Regiment on a retiringpension he served with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> Jersey INIililia <strong>from</strong> March, 1881, untilSeptember 1st, 1888. Joined <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong>, September 12th, 1888.Quarter Master Sergeant H. W. Johnston has served in <strong>the</strong> <strong>10th</strong> <strong><strong>Royal</strong>s</strong><strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> for more than twenty years. He went through <strong>the</strong>Northwent campaign <strong>of</strong> 1885, <strong>and</strong> was within a few feet <strong>of</strong> LieutenantFitch when <strong>the</strong> latter fell mortally wounded.Colour-Sergeant John Nolan joined <strong>the</strong> 100th P. W. R. C. Regiment as aboy in 1862. He served <strong>the</strong>rein for many j-ears subsequently entering <strong>the</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1883, <strong>and</strong> serving in <strong>the</strong> Northwest campaign.Lance-Sergeant H. G. Norris formerly served in <strong>the</strong> 6th Carabineersuntil his discharge on pension in 1880, after seventeen years service. Hejoined <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> in 1894. He saw a.uch service in his old corps<strong>and</strong> possesses medals for Afghanistan, for <strong>the</strong> Soudan, where he served in<strong>the</strong> corps <strong>of</strong> Canadian Voyageurs <strong>and</strong> also for long service.Private H. Libby was formerly in <strong>the</strong> 6th <strong>Royal</strong> WarwickBhire Regiment.Discharged on pension after twenty-six years service, in July, 1888. Had<strong>the</strong> rank <strong>of</strong> Colour Sergeant. Possiesses medals for Hazara campaign, 1868,<strong>and</strong> for Afghanistan 78, 79, 80, <strong>and</strong> for " long service <strong>and</strong> good conduct."Sergeant-Drummer Farmer served in <strong>the</strong> Grenadier Guards <strong>and</strong> in o<strong>the</strong>rregiments <strong>and</strong> has seen much service in various parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world.PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.(Received after going to press.Head Quarters,<strong>10th</strong> Battalion <strong>Royal</strong> Grknadiebs.Ottawa, 27th July, 189aLieutenant James Grayson Smith is permitted to resign his commission22nd June, 1896.Surgeon -Captain Edmund Eleazer King is granted <strong>the</strong> honorary rank <strong>of</strong>Surgeon-Major, under <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> paragraph 94, Regulations <strong>and</strong>Orders <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Militia, 1887.To be Lieutenant : Albert Edward Gooderham, gentleman ; vice Smithretired 22nd June, 1896.
APPENDIX. 273Head Quauteus,Ottawa, Aug. 29th, 1890.10 TH BaTALLION, llOYAL GllENADIEBS.To be Honorary ('haplaio as a special case, Rev. Arthur Henry Baldwin.Lieut. James William Bain is permitted to resign his commission, Aug.26th, 18%.To be Captains ; Lieut. Albert Edward Gooderham, vice Sweatman,transferred ; <strong>and</strong> Lieut. Harvey A. Willis, vice MacLean, transferred Aug.26th, 1&9(;.To be Second Lieutenant : George Osborn Hayne, to complete establishment,Au{,'ust 20th, 1890.To be Adjutant : Capt. James Druinmond Mackay, vice Irving, dectased,Aug. 26th, 1896.R
TABLE or CONTKNTS.CHAPTER I.The tiiHt Militia Act. The Act <strong>of</strong> 1822. The Training Days. InterestingDetails. pp. 7-11.CHAl'TER II.The Canadian Militia in 18.'i7. The <strong>Royal</strong> Canadian RiHes. " ADull Time." The Crimean War. The Militia Act <strong>of</strong> 1855. pp. 12-18.CHAPTER III.The 100th Regiment. The Trent Affair <strong>of</strong> 1861. The Military Enthusiasm<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Period. The <strong>10th</strong> ( iazetted. - - pp. 19-34.CHAPTER IV.Presentation <strong>of</strong> Colours to <strong>the</strong> Regiment by Mrs. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>.Lieutenant-Colonel Cumberl<strong>and</strong> Retires. The Fenian Raid. pp. 35-85.CHAPTER V.The Reorganization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment under Lt.-Col. Crasett. FiveEventful Years. pp. 86-120.CHAPTER VI.On <strong>the</strong> Way to <strong>the</strong> Northwest. Incidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Journey. TheBattles at Fish Creek <strong>and</strong> Batoche. The Killed <strong>and</strong> Wounded. TheReturn to Toronto. Conclusion. ....pp. 121—256APPENDIX.Roll <strong>of</strong> otlicers. Roll <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regiment. Names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong>men who formed <strong>the</strong> North -West expedition. Rifle Matches. Cumberl<strong>and</strong>Cup. Notes. Index, etc. - - - pp. 255 to end.
A.Allan, G. W., 90, 1(7, 219.AdamHon, W. , (52, ()(>, 09.AnderHon, A., (iO, C8, 09, 7«, 80, Ki.Anderson, J. Weir, 99, 102.Allen, Lleut.-Col., 219.Appelbe, R. S., 97, 102, 103.AndreWB, W. G., 7(>.Albiston, John, 23, 25, 30.Allison, John B , 60, 09.Arthur, Prince, 65.B.Bailey, Jno., 09, 70. 75, 83.Bradley, A., 70, 72.Baker, D., 134,Blake, Ed., 122.Blake, Ed., Mrs., 122.Brant, E. E., 60.Ball, <strong>Grenadiers</strong>', 208.Bain, J. W., 230, 233.Batoche Killed <strong>and</strong> Wounded, 160,161.Ball, P. B., 99, 104, 199.Barrett, W., 51, 59, 02, 66.Bell, A., 76.Bethune, G. E. C, 89, 108.Bescoby, H. F., 25, 29, 30, 33, 44.Benson, James, 41.Bell, W. A., 77, 84.Bigelow, N. G., 66, 70, 88, 91.Boyd, Alex., 228, 230, 242.Boulton, Claude A., 1:^6, 197, 225,229 232Boswell', F. E., 59, 64.Boomer, Geo. A., 61, 62, 64, 90.Brown, Geo., 73, 102, 103, 104.Brooke, G. H. C, 242.Brown, Gilbert, 70.Brooke, G.. Captain, 18.Brown, H. F., 44, 51, 60, 64.Brophy, H., 250.Brock, Isaac, General, 10.Boxall, John, 23, 25, 30, 32, 33, 52,54, 67, 73.Boulton, Lieut. -Coi., 248.INDEX.Boxall, Mrs., ,33.BoHwell, Major, 100.Boulton's ScoutK, r2r>-l97.Brunei, A. J., 22, 23, 24, 25, 47, 49,.54, 55, 59, 01, 07.Brunei, A. J., Mrs., .3.3.Buchanan, Dr., 23.Hurch, E. E., 200, 215.Brunei, (Jeo. , 08.Bruce, J., 90. 99, 102, 214, 2.35, 239.Buchan, L., 100, 248.liuchanan, Mrs., 33.Brunei, Troilus, 3.3, 53.Buchanan, W., 132.Bryant, Ebenezer, 63, 07.C.Chapman, A., 72, 77, 79, 80.Cameron, A. B., 201, 214, 228.Camp Desolation, 124.^Campbell, Duncan F., 251.Clarke, E. F., 219.Cardwell, E., 54.Gaston, F. A., 72, 74, 81, 88, 96, 102,155Carroll, Geo., 22, 25, 30.Capreol, James L., 61, 66.Craig, J. T., 240, 242.Carlisle, Mr., 57.Carleton Place, 121.Cantwell, Private, 140.Chadwick, W. C. Vaux, 229, 241.Cauavan, W. B., 70, 71, 72, 79.Cleghom, John, 79, 80, 81, 88,89, 90.Chisholm, Colonel, 13.Crint, W., 76.Coleman, Arthur, 50, 59, 72, 73, 83.Croil, A. W., 232, 233.Coleman, Ben, 66.Connon, C. H., 44. 51, 52 62.Colville, Captain, 222.Connaught, Duke <strong>of</strong>, 226.Coatsworth. E., 23, 24, 30, 33.Cox, James, 223.Corley, J. W. S., 2.30, 232.Crozier, Major, 111.
276 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Cooper, W. H.,70, 72.Cooper, W. N.. 78,81,88, 91.(Vlwell, W. W.,2H.Curzon, Color-Sergt. , 1.58, 228, 22G.Curtiss, E. G., ()3. 04, (J5.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, F. B., 59, 61, 02, 09,107 219.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>', F. W., 18, 22, 23, 25,30. 30, 37, 45, 50.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, Mrs., 33, 37, 38.D.Dawson, G. D., 56, 89, 151, 214,234,230, 237, 238, 240, 250.Darling, F., 90.Davidson, J. I. Mrs., 219.Davidson, J. I., 104, 107, 201, 237.De Grassi, A., 22, 24, 29, 30, 44, 45.De Rottenburg, Col, 17, 19.De La Hooke, E. D. A., 72, 70, 79,88DeniRon, G. T., Lieut. -Col. G.G.-B.G.,236.Denison, G. T. Lieut. -Col., 12, 17,37.Delamere, J. T., 219.Drew, Maxwell, 137-197.Denison, K. B., 57, 11 2.Dennis, R., 23. 25, 31, 32.Dent, Sergeant, 241.Dixon, Homer D. F., 221.Dickey, J. J., 23, 25, 30, .32, 51.Dumont, Gabriel, 110, 130, 197.Drummond, Gordon, Sir., 10.Durie, Lieut-Col., 34, 30.Ducklake Massacre, 110, 111, 112.Dudley, W. H., 63, 64, 70.E.Edwards, John, 34.Erie, Fort, 55. .Eliot, G. P., 105, 130, 155, 198, 206.239 249.EUis.'il. b!,'201.F.Francis, F., 108.Fleming, Andrew, 03, 04, 80.Fleming, Captain, 237.French, Cai)tain, 143.I'eehan, D. K., IS.Fleming, D., 23, 25.Fitz-Gerald, F. VV. G., 214, 224.Flttcher, Mrs., 219.Fleming, S<strong>and</strong>ford, 22, 24, 29, 30. 44.Fitz-Gerald, W. D., 214.Fitz Gibbon, Jas., Col., 13.Fitch, W. C, 108, 155, 198.Fitch, \V. C, (Death <strong>of</strong>), 143.Fort Carleton, 111.Foster, W. F., 58.Furnival, G., 77, 81, 88, 91.Flynn, T., 78, 79, 88.G.Grasett. Henry James, 20, 88, 105,112, 197, 206, 214, 217. 230, 240.250.Graham, ^ W-; 70, 79.Grasett, Mrs., 219.^(iascoigne, Major-Gen,, 248.<strong>Grenadiers</strong> arrive in Winnipeg, 120.Grenadier'^? Ball, 208.Greer, E. F., 70.Gritz, J., 23.German, W. M., 81.(ieorge ill.Gibson, A C, 108, 130,155, 200, 225,242.Gibson,' J. M.,lfl9, 237.Griffith, F. D., 70, 83.Gilmore, Major, 57.Gooderham, A. E., 199, 201, 200.Gzowski, Casimir, Sir., 23(5,Gosling, F. J., 99, 105, 198, 202, 227.Gordon, G. B., 70, 77.Gooderham, Geo., Mrs., 219.Godson, W. F., 200.(Sundry, 22, 24, 29.H.Harrison, A. B., 90, 102, 104, 233.Hague, Capt., 130. 13.3, 197.Harston, C. G., 105, 155, 199, 224,240.Hamilton, Geo., R., 23, 25, 29, 33,54, 62, 237.Harwood, Henry, 32.Hay, J. D., 107, 155, 199, 224, 233.Harrison, J. W. K., Mrs., 211.Head, Edmund, Walker, Sir., 16, 19.Head, Francis, Bond, Sir., 12, 13.Henty, G. A., 152.He<strong>the</strong>rington, J. W., 51, 52, 53, 54,59, 00, 07, 73.Herbert, Maior-Gen., 237, 238.
INDEX. 277FTewarfl, R. A., 221, 221, 230, 242,Helm. Seru;t. -Major, .S7.Hirschfel.ler, A. E., 72. 73, 74.Hill, H. J., 71, 72, 79, 82,83.Hirachfelder. K. ii., m, 73.Howard, Captain, IT. S. A., 138.Howard, D. Mac!)., 9'J, 155, 20G,225.Howard, McLean, Mrs., 219.Irvinp, A. M.. 100. 105, 155, 206, 225'23.3, 239, 249, 2.50.Irvine, Colonel, 110.J.Jarvif, Major. 131.Jarvis, Sheriff, 1.3.Jones, J. T., 71, 73.Joseph, R. F., 08, 74.K.Kennedy, Mrs., 219.Kinf?, G. G.,201.Kii)pen, Lieut., 152.Kingsmill, N.. 9S, 214.Killnly, K. Ia, 59, 01.Killed <strong>and</strong> Wounded atBatoche, KU),101.L.Latham, Capt., 31.Lawrence, J. W., 33, 51, 52, .54, 59,70.Laurie, Lieut., R. R. C. I., 237.Ijansdowne, Marquis, 105.Lawrence, Samuel, 70, 70.Lambe, W. G. A., 201, 224.Leith, A. A., 76.Lessard, Captain, 237.Leigh, L. E., 100, 200.Lehmann, W., 228, 229, 240.Lowry, Colonel, 90.Lovekin, L. A., 76, 82.Lowe, S., 198, 201, 227.Luard, Major-Gen., 102, 106.M.MacNab, Alan N. Sir, 13.Manning, A., ^'2.Martin, A. F. R., 240, 242, 247.Marani, C. J., 230. 232, 23.5.MacMahnn, DArcy, 221, 228.Mason, J. O.,240, 247,,Macdonald, H. J., 130.Marshall, J.. 62,60.Mackay. J. I).. 214, 215, 229.Maclennan, J. D.,21,5, 225.Manon, Jan. Mrs., 219.Mason, Jas., 9H, 102, 106, 133, 196,215, 232, 234, 236, 2K-, 246, 250.Manley, F. F., 89, 98, 15.). 218, 225.236.Martin, Private, 155." Powell, 66 07, 71, 74.•'R. T., 70.•'R. S., 70. 73.Mason, <strong>and</strong> Slidell, 18.Mackenzie, W. Lvon, 12.Macfarlane, W. T., 91, 98.Meyers, D. C, 240, 242.Mekd, J. H., 75, 76.Metcalfe, John, 70, 84.Mels,nind, Lord, 128.Medals, Presentati
278 HISTORY OF THE ROYAL GRENADIERS.Nickinson, J. Captain, 18.Noverre, F. H., 59, 62, 69, 73, 77.Northwest Medals, 202, 203.Wounded, 197, 198.O.0'Hara,Lt.-Col.,17.O'Dea, Dr., 23.O'Reillv, H. R., 240, 242.Otter, W. D., 115, 122, 241.Orton, Dr., 135.Robertfl, Henry, 23, 2.5, 29, 31, 33.Rolph, J. W., 33. 63.Robinson, J. R., 250.Robertson, L. H., 51, 90, 104.Robinson, Mrs. J. B., 207.Robinson, J. B. Sir, 17.Rogers, W. D., 60, 61,67.Ruttan, Captain, 131.Ruttan, Henry Lieut. -Col., 17.Ryerson, G. S., 90, 98, 103, 149, 156,157, 158, 201,Ryerson, Mrs., 219.Passmore, F. F., 23, 25, 29, 32.Patterson, John, 59, 62, 67, 69, 88.Patevson, J. H., 92, 103.Piatt, Samuel, 72, 76.Peters, Captain, 131.Peacocke, Colonel, 93.Peel, E., 23, 25.Percival, L.V.,90;98, 104.Peile, 29.Price, Chas., 66, 69.*•Jas., 23.Prince, John Colonel, 17.Phipps, W. A., 69, 70, 78, 88.Pringle, W. R., 229, 232, 235, 239,242.Pyne, R. A., 85, 87,88.Q.Queen's Jubilee, 213.R.Ramsey, David, 23.Ramsay, Jas., 72.Ramsey, J., 70.Ramsey, W. J., 62, 66, 75.Reid, Chas., 74, 79, 88, 90, 99.Richardson, Fred., 52, 59, 62.Richey, J. H., 33, 62, 53.Richardson, J. H. Dr., 51, 84.Ridout, J. Gibbs, 19, 44, 46, 47, 48,50.Ridout, Mrs., 33.Riel, Louis, 110.Robertson, Alex. J., 53, 62, 67.Robertson, Colonel, 37, 41, 45.Rottenburg De, Col., 17, 19.<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Grenadiers</strong> (Created) 96, 97.Ross, G. W., 219.S.Shaw, Aeneas, 85.S. A. C, 164-167.Shanly, Coote Nesbitt, 242.Shaw, Geo. A., 42, 53, 59, 60, 61, 72,75, 84, 236.Saskatoon Hospital, 133.S<strong>and</strong>ham, Maj.-Gen., 236.Stanley <strong>of</strong> Preston, Lord, 221.Sweatman, A., 228, 229, 240.Sergeants' Diary, 168 193.Stewart, Ed., 42.Street, E. R.,250.Sears, J. W.. 117.Sherwood, LeviusP., 34, 42,51.Steamer Northcote, 133.Spencer, O. L. L., 97, 100, 104, 125,155Stead, Private, 104.Sherwood, Samuel, 34.Sergeants' Story, 144-197.Steward, W., 23. 24, 29, 30, 31, 52.Smith, A. M., 18.Stiles, Cyrus, 233, 235.Smith, C. H., 81, 82.Smith, E. A., 82. 88, 91, 97.Simcoe, Gen., 7.Smith, G. B., 23.Smith, Goldwin Mrs., 219.Stimson, Geo. A, 227, 229, 242,Smith, J. GreyBon, 233, 235.Skinner, Rufus, 59, 69.Scott, Allan, S., 72, 74, 76.Schooner, A/. L. JBreck, 163.Sloane, S. F., 240, 242.StoUery, W. A., 23, 26, 29, 30, 32, 50.54, 64, 73, 75, 82.Storm, W, G., 22.Stuart, John, 22.Seymour, C. H., 100, 105. 199.Spry, Daniel, 66, 68.
INDEX. 279T.Wea<strong>the</strong>rstone, N., 90, 97.Tassie, W. T., 221,Wells,239.R. M.,89.98.Thomson, E. W., Lieut. -Col., 12, 17. ^®^o?"io^- ^®"^y' 6^' 70, 74, 82,Thompson, J. T., 84, 88.69, 72, 78. 88, 230,Winstanley, C. J. H., 51, 52, 62,Thompson, Thos., Wise, 62, 79Captain, 130.Trotter, R. G., Willis, 98, 100, 198.Harvey, 235.Wiley, Jas., 62, 66.Williams, Lieut.U.-Col., 140, 197.Whitcombe, Rev. C. E,, 205.Unitt, F. W., 72. 73, 76,Wilkie, 79, 84, 88.Stuart, A., 243, 250."^orthington, Jas., 22, 29, 30, 50, 52,Worthington, Jas., Mrs., 33.Vankoughnet, Phil., 61, 62, 67.Vanstraubenzie, "o^o^*"*"' •^''^"' 22, 23, 24, 25,Lieut.-Col. 136.Wounded <strong>and</strong> Killed at Batoche,W.160,Waldron,Worthington,John, Mrs., 219.252.Webb, Worthington, Harry, Mrs., 238. 33.Worthington, Norris, 194.
:ERRATA.'ajje 49— For Fenim Rail read Fenian Raid.Glneral Orders read GcHeral Orders.James L. Capreole read Jaoics L. Capreol,^\\\\nho\t read Humboldt.Middieton read Middleton.Poetical account C. read S.A C.Sakatoon read Saskatoon.Rev. Mr. WhitcomL) read Rev. 0. E. Whitoombe.Lt. Percy Eliot read Lt. G. Percival Eliot.Mrs. Beverlej' Robinson read Mrs. John Beverley Robinson.Lt.-Col. Fred. Denison read LL.-Cul, Fred. 0. Deiiison.Harvey Archelaus Willie, Feby. 4th, 1892, readVahy. 4th, 18J3.on page 232Head Ql artkiis,Ottawa, -iSth January, 1892.Gk^bral Ordkrs.<strong>10th</strong> Battalion, IlovAii Giiknadikhs.Lieutenant John Donald Mailuniiau is transferred to <strong>the</strong> 6th Fusiliera with <strong>the</strong> rank<strong>of</strong> Captain.Brevet : To be Major : Captain Frederick Fitzpayne Manley, V.B., <strong>from</strong> 28th Goto.bur, 1891.