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Aemt Okdbk.—Special. War Office, 23rd June, 1897. The following order is promulgated to the army with the approval of the Secretary of State for War:— Commemoration of the Queen s Beign of Sixty Years. The Commander-in-Chief is commanded by the Queen to express Her Majesty's approval to General His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught, K.G., of the admirable arrangements made by His Eoyal Highness, not only for yesterday's military procession, but also for the excellent and carefully-considered disposition of the troops along the line of route. Her Majesty further recognises the very efficient services rendered to His Eoyal Highness by Major-General Lord Methuen, C.8., C.M.G., Commanding the Home District. The Queen also desires to express her gratification at the appearance, upon this occasion, of all the Forces, including the Blue-jackets, Marines, Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers, as well as of the Colonial and Indian contingents, whose presence was an additional source of pride and satisfaction to the Queen-Empress. The Commander-in-Chief desires that the necessary steps may be taken to make Her Majesty's approbation known to all who were on duty on the occasion. Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief. Approximate Cost of Paper —Preparation, not given; printing (1,450 copies), j£.'l 14s. till.

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