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Brown and Biddulph, all of whom had served in the battery, and Colonel Pipon, 
in whose division the battery has now served for some years. 
A short history of the troop had been printed and distributed to everyone 
present. 
Major McDonnell, the present Commanding Officer, in proposing the toast 
of “ E ” Troop, explained that the object which he and the officers of the battery 
had in keeping this centenary, was to remind those now serving of the brilliant 
achievements of their predecessors, and to ensure that the history of the troop 
was not forgotten, as it might easily be in these days of rapid changes. He 
pointed out that at present there was not a single officer, N.-C.O. or man in the 
battery who returned with it from India, as lately as four years ago. The toast 
of “ Long life and prosperity to “ E ” Troop,” was drank with enthusiasm by 
all present. 
General Lynedoch Gardiner, under whose father, Sir Bobert Gardiner, the 
troop has obtained such renown in the Peninsular War, and who had himself 
commanded it from 1855 to 1858, briefly addressed the meeting; as did General 
King, a former commander from 1869 to 1875. 
The past officers of the battery were entertained at dinner at the R.A. Mess by 
those now serving, and although it was the leave season Major-General Smart and 
a number of the officers of the W oolwich Garrison were present. The string band 
of the regiment, under Cav. Zavertal, played delightfully. In returning thanks 
for the past officers, General Lynedoch Gardiner made a most interesting speech, 
after referring to the services of his father, he spoke of those of his grandfather, 
Sir John MacLeod, by whom, while he filled the position of D.A.G. at the Horse 
Guards, the Boyal Horse Artillery was invented and for the first time organized. 
After dinner many of the officers returned to the gymnasium, where a smoking 
concert was going on. A musical farce, written by Lieut Adair, B.A., was 
capitally performed by its author and Miss Rose Swinerd; Captain du Cane, 
R.H.A., Q.M.S. Roberts, Miss Amy Francis and others, contributed songs and 
recitations, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. 
H.M. ACABSMY CRICKET PAVILION. 
The authorities of the R.M. Academy believe that many officers of the regiment 
will regret to hear that the response to the appeal for subscriptions towards a 
cricket pavilion at the R.M. Academy has been somewhat disappointing. Were 
everyone, who has been educated at that institution, to support with only a small 
contribution the object in view, it would very easily be attained. In these days 
of rigorous economy and many pressing needs, it is hopeless to look for help from 
Government sources ; and, in fact, the Academy, so far from being aided officially, 
is hampered by certain conditions, which impose upon it the necessity of a structure, 
architecturally in keeping with the remainder of the building. It is hoped that 
many officers, who have perhaps overlooked the matter, when they have had their 
attention drawn to the circumstances, will feel disposed to lend some little assistance 
towards an undertaking in which all are interested, to whom cricket and old 
associations appeal. 
OBITUARY. 
Lieut.-Colonel J. P. Cundill (retired), whose death occurred on 28th October, 
1894, was first commissioned as Lieutenant, 16th December, 1864; became Cap¬ 
tain, 9th July, 1877 ; Major, 1st January, 1884; Lieut.-Colonel on half-pay, 1st 
