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OBITUARY. 
Masor-Ganerat Hon. A. Stewarr (retired), died in London on 7th January, 
1896. He was first commissioned as Lieut. 21st June, 1856; became 2nd Capt. 
6th July, 1867; Capt. 5th July, 1872; Major 22nd Sept., 1875 ; Lieut.-Col. 22nd 
Nov., 1879; Col. 22nd Nov., 1883, and retired on retired pay, with the hon. 
rank of Major-General 29th Dec., 1883. Major-General Stewart served during 
the China War of 1860, and was present at Sinho, Tangku, the actions near 
Tangchow, and the surrender of Pekin. (Medal with clasp.) In the Afghan 
campaign of 1870-80, he was present at the affairs of Futtehabad and on the 
Gara Heights, near Kam Dakka, (despatches, brevet of Lieut.-Col., medal.) He 
was A.D.C. to the Governors-General of India, Earls Canning, Elgin and Mayo, 
from 1861-1872. 
Caprain J. L. F. Suupuerp, died at Grayshott Hall, Hants, on 19th January, 
1896, from the effects of an accident whilst hunting. He joined the Regiment 
as Lieut., 14th February, 1883, and became Capt., 6th February, 1892. 
