“Unwritten Laws” of the Guards

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13, 25 September 1912, Page 11

“Unwritten Laws” of the Guards

If anyone could place on record the “unwritten laws" of the Brigade of Guards it would prove to be one of the most interesting books ever compiled, thinks a writer in the "Fall Mall Gazette.’’ For instance, it is an understood thing that no subaltern shall enter the brigade unless he is assured of a clear income of at least a thousand a year, though, should a candidate be fortunate enough to possess a lather who has distinguished himself in the Army, this law is graciously waived. Again, if an oflieer marries an actress, it follows as a matter of course that he will send in his papers. Further, the brigade jealously preserves its privileges of a direct appeal to the Sovereign, as its ( olonel-iu-l hief, in case its cherished privileges are attacked in any way.

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