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and whip cracking, to the open-mouthed astonishment of the natives. Rackets 
also have been much in vogue when the court has been playable. 
During the last fortnight of January Sheerness was quite gay, Mrs. Wells eave 
a large dance at Admiralty House on the 24th, which was continued the following 
evening on a smaller scale, this was followed on the 29th by a dance given by the 
officers in the R.A. Mess which was pronounced a great success; Mrs. Wace kindly 
acted as hostess in the absence of Mrs. Uppleby. 
Fortnightly smoking concerts are got up for the men in the Recreation Room, 
and at them several officers assist. 
Captain Hall has jomed 19 Company, Hastern Division, vice Wray appointed 
Adjutant of the Honourable Artillery Company. 
OBITUARY. 
Masor-GENERAL F. G. RAvENHILD (retired), whose death occurred on 17th 
February, 1895, was first commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, 23rd June, 1852; 
became Lieutenant, 17th February, 1854; 2nd Captain, 1st April, 1859; Captain, 
lith July, 1867; Major, 5th July, 1872; Lieut.-Colonel, lst October, 1877; 
Colonel, Ist October, 1881; Major-General, 15th December, 1893, and retired 
on retired pay, llth April, 1894. General Ravenhill served in the Crimean 
campaign and was present at the siege and fall of Sevastopol, and battle of 
Tchernaya (medal with clasp; Turkish medal). He was Inspector and purchaser 
of horses from Ist April, 1881, and Inspector-General of Army Remounts from 
1st October, 1887, to 3lst December, 1893. 
Masor-GEnerat W. L. Yones (retired), who died in London on 11th February, 
1895, joined the Regiment as 2nd Lieutenant on 19th December, 1850; became 
Lieutenant, 2nd September, 1852 ; 2nd Captain, 17th November, 1857; Captain, 
18th December, 1864; Major, 5th July, 1872; Lieut.-Colonel, 23rd December, 
1875; Colonel, 23rd December, 1880, and retired with the honorary rank of 
Major-General, 29th October, 1887. He held the appointment of D.-A.-A.-G., 
Royal Artillery, from 17th July, 1858, to 16th July, 1863. It was through his 
exertions when D.-A.-A.-G. that the Institution was able to publish the “ Cleave- 
land Notes,’ and the thanks of the Regiment must always be accorded to him 
for this valuable addition to its history. 
Masor H. W. B. T. Haverrrep (retired), died at Bishops Caundle, on 20th 
January, 1895. He was commissioned as Lieutenant, 15th January, 1867; be- 
came Captain, 80th December, 1878; Major, 20th September, 1884, and retired 
on retired pay, 19th March, 1890. 
