for Quebec, and on arriving there were transferred to the
lake steamers which conveyed us to Toronto, where we took up quarters
in the old fort vacated by the 47th. The latter proceeded to Halifax,
taking the place of the 17th in that garrison. We had been quartered
in Halifax for nearly five years. Quite a number of our men married
there, and it was with profound regret that we had to move. Our social
intercourse and friendly feelings toward the citizens and garrison at
large were all that could be desired.

CHAPTER VIII.

On arriving in Toronto the battalion was divided. Headquarters and four
companies were quartered in the old Parliament buildings, four
companies in King Street barracks. The Fenian prisoners were confined
in the old jail, and the regiment mounted a guard there every day, and
when the trial commenced furnished an escort to conduct the prisoners
to and from the jail to the court-house until the trial was over. We
received the medal and land grant.

With the two corps forming the Toronto garrison, viz., the Royal
Artillery, stationed in the new fort, and the 13th Hussars in the
Exhibition buildings, we soon became acquainted, and fraternized with
our new comrades.

Lieutenant Rolph was appointed adjutant, _vice_ Ross, appointed
paymaster; Color-Sergeant Coe was appointed sergeant-major, _vice_
Green, reverted to sergeant. The commanding officer was pleased to
appoint me instructor and lecturer in the Military School, which
position I held during the two years the battalion was quartered in
the city. About two hundred cadets were under instruction when I
entered upon my duties. A good many were Toronto gentlemen who had
just returned from the front, and it was quite interesting to hear
them relate their experiences while fighting the Fenians.

I soon found I had some good material to work with; they were full of
military enthusiasm and were anxious to graduate and get away in order
to educate the recruit and fit him to defend his home and country.

Generally the cadets gave a good account of their training. I was
always interested in reading the despatches from South Africa, or
reports from the Militia Department, when the names of any would appear
relating to their duties, etc.; for instance, Colonel S. B. Steele, who
obtained a first-class certificate. How proud we are of his valuable
services to his country and empire. Mr. J. L. Hughes, Chief Inspector
of Public Schools, Toronto, has m