The Forfar Directory and Yearbook 1905 . ire. Do a driving business, said theHammer. Aspire to greater things, said theNutmeg. Be sharp in all your dealings, saidthe Knife. Find a good thing and stick to it,said the Glue. Do the work you are suited for, said theChimney. THE ESSENCE OF SKIRMISHING. In the following maxims we have the essence of skirmishing as laid down by an expert in that art. They are well worthy of attention not only from those in the regular army, but from our Volunteer forces, on whose intelligence and training our safety as a nation may one of these days depend :— S ight
The Forfar Directory and Yearbook 1905 . ire. Do a driving business, said theHammer. Aspire to greater things, said theNutmeg. Be sharp in all your dealings, saidthe Knife. Find a good thing and stick to it,said the Glue. Do the work you are suited for, said theChimney. THE ESSENCE OF SKIRMISHING. In the following maxims we have the essence of skirmishing as laid down by an expert in that art. They are well worthy of attention not only from those in the regular army, but from our Volunteer forces, on whose intelligence and training our safety as a nation may one of these days depend :— S ight your rifle always carefully K eep your eyes open and your mouth shut, but yourI nformation must be epeat all signals, &c., tisketry — Remember all you have been taught in fire nvariably take advantage of all ee tvithout being oax your enemy. E xplore every copse, holloxv and emember that on you, your own life, your comrades, and the good name of your regiment Plants oft removed never thrive.
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