The Brigade remained "standing-by" at half an hour's notice until
the evening of the 30th, when it returned to camp.
A Brigade scheme took place on June 7th, "No. 1" Section operated with the
Poona Horse and one Squadron of "S.R.Y."; Nos. 2 and 3 Sections with the
Deccan Horse and "S.R.Y." (less one squadron). On the 13th, another scheme
was practised, "_Defence of the Dahr Selmeh Ridge_". A regimental scheme
with the Poona Horse was also practised, besides several Squadron
manoeuvres.
Sometimes the Squadron would go out before breakfast for the whole day, the
usual routine of camp being carried on wherever they halted; returning
"home" in the afternoon. One of these excursions brought the Squadron to
the Jewish village of Mulebbis, where oranges could be bought by the
cart-load. Two limbers were, therefore, taken back to camp fully loaded up;
this was a discovery much appreciated by all, and two days later a fresh
supply was sent for. Another local product bought at Jaffa and distilled at
Rishon-le-Zion, was red wine. It was very good too! Bought by the Squadron
canteen in large barrels, it was sold at 2-1/2 pt. (6d.) a pint.
The Squadron canteen was doing a good trade at this time.
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