Unfortunately, after clearing out several buildings, these had to be relinquished to a regiment of the 15th Brigade, which came up to take over the station.  The Squadron, however, was allowed to use, as billets, some old railway trucks which could not be moved, owing to the points being blown up.  It was expected, at one time, that the Division would proceed to Alexandretta, on the coast, for the winter, but this did not eventuate.

[Illustration:  Muslimie Junction Station.]

About this time we had to say farewell to our old friend, Capt.  Powell, C.F., the Brigade Padre, who was compelled to go into hospital after repeated attacks of malaria, and was eventually invalided home to England.  Capt.  Powell had been with the Brigade since its original formation as the “7th Mounted,” and was a great favourite amongst all ranks.

The following brief record of the events and doings of the Squadron during its long spell of duty at Aleppo (and Muslimie) may be interesting to some members:—­

1918.

Nov. 13—­“No. 3” Section absorbed in “Nos. 1 and 2”. " 15—­Inspection of horses by Corps Commander. " 17—­Memorial service in main station building. " 18—­Headquarters attached to “Nos. 1 and 2” Sections. " 22—­Inspection of Transport by Divisional Commander. " 28—­Inspection of horses by G.O.C.  Brigade. " 30—­Ration strength:  4 officers, 122 O.R.s, 208 animals. 
Dec. 4—­Divisional Commander inspects horses. " 5—­Preparation for visit of “C.-in-C.”. " 9—­Capt.  J.B.  Oakley and Lieut.  E.P.  Cazalet, with 60 reinforcements,
         arrive from base.  Capt.  Oakley becomes Second-in-Command of
         Squadron. " 10—­Four officers and 80 O.R.’s proceed to Aleppo mounted for—­ " 11—­“C.-in-C.’s” procession, and return to camp. " 17—­Thanksgiving Day. " 24—­“B” Echelon (and donkeys) arrive. " 25—­Anthrax in Brigade. " 27—­One case of anthrax in Squadron.

1919.

Jan. 3—­Inspection of Transport by Divisional Commander. " 4—­“No. 1” Sub-section proceeds to Aleppo with two troops “S.R.Y.” to
         escort “C.-in-C.” by train to Jerablus. " 6—­Return of party. " 20—­Short range practice. " 25—­Classes opened in Brigade for shorthand, engineering, lectures,
         etc. " 27—­Coalminers leave for “demob.”. " 28—­G.O.C.  Brigade inspects horses. 
Feb. 1—­Classification of horses:  A.30, B.33, C.II.42, D.8. " 3—­Divisional Commander inspects animals and first line transport. " 11—­Orders to move to Aleppo.  Dismounted party with surplus equipment
         proceeds by train. " 12—­Squadron moves to Aleppo. " 14—­Corps Commander visits lines during stables. " 19—­Sec.-Lieut.  Arden appointed Brigade Educational Officer and
         promoted Captain whilst so employed. " 20—­Move to old 19th Squadron camp. " 23—­Twenty-two farmers proceed “homeward” ("demob.” camp at Kantara). " 26—­Divisional Commander