A READY OFFICER.
The following incident occurred during Sir Hugh Rose's inspection of the 7th Fusiliers. little Chard (elder brother of Horke's Drift Chard) was called up as the junior subaltern of the regiment.
"Now, sir," said the Commander-in-Chief. in his most arbitrary manner, "I wish to hear what you know about buglecalls. Just whistle me the 'Cease Mrinsr.' "
"Very sorry, sir" replied Chard, without moving a facial muscle, "but I can't whistle. But if you'll whistle it. I'll tell you if you're right."
It was the same officer who, upon being asked the reason why he was late tot parade by the commanding officer, replied that his bearer had not called him lfl time.
"But that's no excuse, sir," roared the Colonel. "No, I know It isn't, sir," said Chard. "But you asked for the reason."
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7377, 1 February 1902, Page 2 (Supplement)
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137A READY OFFICER. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7377, 1 February 1902, Page 2 (Supplement)
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